Local Workforce Development Programs to Support Human Resources

Local Workforce Development Programs to Support Human Resources Professionals

Overview • Change Drivers Happening Now in Mesa County • Solutions and Resources • A call to join us This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY

Why are our businesses open to change? Recruiting, hiring & training costs Colorado businesses $24 K+ per employee Middle-skilled positions take 15% longer to fill in Colorado compared to the national average An estimated 25, 000 weekly job vacancies in high-growth industries go unfilled because of a LACK OF SKILLED WORKERS, costing the state more than $300 million in lost GDP

Labor Force as our State Demographer Sees It • Aging – key reason labor market is so tight Boomers were almost 40% of the labor force 8 years ago. Most all of the “aging out” will complete within the next 7 years. • Fewer Gen X and labor force participation falling at the younger end • Demands will vary by industry but there will be a huge increase in demand for caregivers (1 in 10 jobs) and workers will be leaving labor force to care for family/friends. (50+) • More racially/ethnically diverse (grad rates? )

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND These facts are fundamentally changing the employer/employee relationship.

Her Summary for Mesa County • Everything is connected – population, jobs, age, migration, labor • Due to tight labor force we need to look at: • Migration – how do we attract and retain. (housing, university, community, name recognition) • Increase labor force participation – young, older, family friendly • Education – youth, race/ethnicity, retrain • Aging Impact - opportunities and changes to the labor force, income, industrial mix, housing, service demand, etc. ? • Mesa County has a comparative advantages plus assets – air, education, health, outdoor recreation • Growth but slowing – how do we balance? • Are we prepared for the risks - recession, water, industry transition, infrastructure needs – facing Mesa County and Colorado?

Why is our Education System open to change? Students start high school 100 Students reach graduation 77 Enroll in college 44 Return for a second year Receive a post-secondary degree 1 Immediately enter employment In Colorado 33 35 9 23 18 12 5 23 Do not The current state is working for 18 -23% of our students 1 Certificate, associates or bachelor's degree within 150% of allotted time SOURCE: The Colorado Talent Pipeline Report 2015

The Colorado Talent Pipeline = Several Leaks to Fix! Out of 100 9 th Grade Students 77 Graduate High School On -time 44 Enroll in Post. Secondary Education 35 Return for their Second Year 23 Complete a Postsecondary Credential 18 of these graduates enter our workforce

These facts are changing the way Employers and our Educational System works together for economic growth This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

Workforce Center Kick Start (state funded internships) NCRC (ACT’s Work Keys) Job Connects Menu Find. Your. Future. us • Young adult career exploration website • Partnership with Chamber, Career. Wise, District 51, Higher Ed

Mesa County - Work Ready Community Accomplishments (18 month period) • • 3, 944 NCRC’s administered 120 Platinum certificates awarded 126 Local employers supporting initiative 12 Job Profiles completed 13% - Mesa County test takers testing out at 13% higher than the national avg. on the NCRC (2017) Integrated the NCRC electronically into all School District 51 high schools Incorporated NCRC testing into all local workforce development initiatives Launched a regional work ready community initiative engaging neighboring counties to participate • (Delta, Montrose, Ouray, Gunnison counties)

Next Steps: Re-Affirming your Support

We have an innovative School District • 5 traditional High Schools • Several others like Caprock, R 5 and Grand River Academy • Career Center • School to Work Alliance Program • The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation • Naviance, ACT Work keys, ect… Bo Tobin new contact along with Cheryl Taylor and Andrea Bolton

Internships Ascent Program Concurrent Enrollment Employability Skills STEM Voc Rehab Work-Based Learning opportunities that occur in the workplace and provide hands-on, real world experience. ICAP Industry Credentials Growth vs Fixed mindset Career Technical Education Job shadows Capstone

Career Exploration While in K-12 • • • Starts at earliest levels with Fixed vs Growth Mind Set Work Site Tours and Job Shadows STEM Programs & Schools Naviance software for exploration and assessment College and Career Counselors Virtual Job Shadows a partnership with the Workforce Center • All 10 th grade students will be completing a virtual job shadow as part of their ICAP • Individual Career & Academic Plan – multi-year process

Apprenticeships Internships On-Site Job Shadows Virtual Job Shadows Worksite Tours Work-Based Learning Progression

Various programs for Work Based Learning have been growing in our community for over 10 years Job Shadow (toe in the water) Internship (swimming) Apprenticeship (competitive mastery) Along with competency assessments like NCRC

Internships • One semester to one year (approx. 60 to 120 hours) • Specific training goals • Mentoring and supervision • Job readiness outcomes and attainment of transferable skills Paid • Worker’s Comp covered by employer • Based on age requirements Unpaid - Worker’s Comp covered by the School District

Career. Wise Apprenticeships • 3 Year Program • Students earn a wage • Opportunity for concurrent college credit • Industry credentials • Real-work experience • Increase employability skills

And our University is Outstanding • Colorado Mesa University • Career Services • Handshake

Darcy Weir, Workforce Development Coordinator

Summary • Change Drivers Happening Now in Mesa County • Solutions and Resources • A call to join us-are you in? • Thanks for all you do to help us grow together This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY