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What’s the key?. Reality is… . 89% of NJ’s manufactures have less than 50 employees 33% of NJ’s manufacturing employees work in companies bigger than 500 employees. Fewer professional staff Less R&D Less investment in capital upgrades Less training Lower wages.
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89%of NJ’s manufactures have less than 50 employees 33%of NJ’s manufacturing employees work in companies bigger than 500 employees Fewer professional staff Less R&D Less investment in capital upgrades Less training Lower wages
Manufacturing sector percentages in New Jersey and US (2011) Source: Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages
Manufacturing production and non-production careers Design RD&D Sales & Marketing Customer Service Source: http://web.waynesville.k12.mo.us/WHS/Careers/CareerPages/BuildFix/Manufact/Manufacturing.html
Relative percentages of manufacturing production jobs and related non-production jobs Source: 2012 Facts About Manufacturing (Manufacturing Institute, NAM, MAPI)
Today’s manufacturing jobs require new skills and education Source: 2012 Facts About Manufacturing (Manufacturing Institute, NAM, MAPI)
…but few individuals are choosing manufacturing education and careers Source: workboots.com
82% of manufacturers report a moderate or serious shortage in skilled production workers 75% of manufacturers say the skill shortage has negatively impacted their ability to expand Source: 2012 Facts About Manufacturing (Manufacturing Institute, NAM, MAPI)
IDENTITY CRISIS??Do vocational schools and community colleges do workforce training?Are community colleges a low-cost pathway to a 4-year degree?
Nationally-recognized credentials for competency-based skill development
Safety Quality Practices & Measurement Manufacturing Production & Processes Maintenance Awareness Green Production MSSC Certified Production Technician (140 hrs) Cumberland County College Fall 2012: Glass Cluster Vicki Simek
Stackable Credentials Source: Manufacturing Institute
Skill-based pathways to degrees Credentials and credit/non-credit courses Assessment (TESC) Articulation agreements Apprenticeships
Berks-RACC: 8 courses or 27 credits can articulate to mechatronics AAS Berks Vocational school grads can achieve up to 5 NIMS credentials Bucks County Community College passing Level I NIMS from a vocational program earns 18 BCCC credits. Articulation (vocational to College)
RACC: Machine Tool Technology AAS Mechatronics Engineering Technology AAS Nebraska CC: Mechatronics Program CIMS Specialization (27 credits) Electromechanical Specialization (27 credits) PA College of Technology Industrial & Engr. Technologies: Machine Tool Technology Automated Manufacturing Technology CAD Technology Electronics & Computer ET: Robotics/Automation Emphasis Program Structures