MICA 2 0 Michigan Industry Cluster Approach MICA

MICA 2. 0 Michigan Industry Cluster Approach (MICA) 2. 0 Cycle 2

MICA 2. 0 Key Objectives • Create customized, targeted solutions to meet the workforce needs of today and tomorrow. • Develop and launch new employer-led collaborative, • Bring together employers, educators, workforce, and partners to formulate solutions to fill identified talent gaps.

MICA 2. 0 Employer-led Collaborative Roles Employer role: • Leadership role in collaboratives • Communicate talent demands and skill needs Host organization role: • Bringing together partners • Promote braiding funds with WIOA and other sources • Project manage the collaboration Post-secondary role: • Development of training reflecting the talent skills needs of employers • Promote braiding funds with WIOA and other sources • Utilize Perkins fund to support collaboratives goals and initiatives Talent Development Liaison role: • Member of consortium • Grant administrator • Technical support

MICA 2. 0 MICA Awards: $25, 000 - $200, 000 Successful employer-led collaborative applicants will utilize MICA 2. 0 funding to support activities that engage employers in addressing critical workforce needs. Activities include, but are not limited to: • Identify and analyze talent needs. • Hold meetings and/or events. • Align efforts to local workforce and education strategies that connect to disadvantaged adults and youth. • Develop/expand school-to-career opportunities (work-based learning, internships, etc. ). • Support convener and/or project manager to organize activities, planning, and focus of employer-led collaborative.

MICA 2. 0 Eligible Respondents • • Chamber of Commerce Organizations Economic Development Organizations Employer/Business/Industry Associations Employer-Led Collaboratives Labor Organizations Local Units of Government Michigan Works! Agencies Nonprofit Organizations Not eligible: Single employers, education and training providers.

MICA 2. 0 Timelines Cycle 2: • July 15, 2019/5 PM: Deadline for submission for both existing employer-led collaboratives and new employer collaborative. • August 14, 2019: Awardees notified. • September 12, 2019/2: 00 -3: 30 PM: Grant Orientation Meeting. • September 12, 2019 – April 30, 2021: Grant Period. Cycle 3: If funds are available. See RFP for timelines.

MICA 2. 0 Required Partners • Minimum of 3 employers. • Michigan Works! Agencies. • Individual employers with documented talent needs for the targeted industry. • Secondary Education Institutions. • Post-secondary Education Institutions. • Talent Development Liaisons.

MICA 2. 0 Performance Measures Employer Collaborative • Number of employers. • Number of partners. Participants • Enrolled in training. • Completed training. • Credentials earned in high-wage, high-demand occupations. • Unemployed/Employed • Prior to training. • After training. • Targeted population (veterans, youth, minorities, etc. )

MICA 2. 0 Required Submission Document • Completed Proposal Template • Employer Letters of Commitment • Partner Letters of Commitment

MICA 2. 0 Scoring Criteria • Employer Engagement – up to 20 points. • Talent Development Needs and Goals – up to 15 points. • Partners – up to 10 points. • Convener/Collaborative Manager – up to 10 points. • Metrics – up to 15 points. • Budget – up to 10 points. • Budget Narrative – up to 5 points.

MICA 2. 0 Questions? Email TEDTDL@michigan. gov or visit our website www. michigan. gov/tia