Workforce Development Lunch Learn Series Sector Strategies Sector

Sector Strategies A partnership of employers within a critical industry that brings together education,

Sector Strategies • Industry‐driven, as distinct from including industr as a primary customer •

Sector Strategies • Incorporate career pathways and apprenticeships • Create opportunities for new and

The Value of Sector Strategies - Employers - Access to skilled talent, improved economic

WIOA on Sector Strategies • A requirement that local boards’ plans address “how they

Role of the Workforce Board • Conveners • Fiscal Agents • System Change Drivers

Best Practices • Lancaster, PA – Hired part time subject matter experts to consult

Best Practices • Kingman, AZ – Developed the Kingman Mohave Manufacturing Assn. with a

CWDB Sector Strategies • Priority Sectors • Strategic plan • Activity to date •

Slides: 10

Download presentation

Workforce Development Lunch & Learn Series Sector Strategies

Sector Strategies A partnership of employers within a critical industry that brings together education, economic development, workforce systems, and community organizations to identify and collaboratively meet the workforce needs of that industry within a regional labor market.

Sector Strategies • Industry‐driven, as distinct from including industr as a primary customer • Communicated down to the service delivery level; • An effective means for workers to attain meaningful industry‐ recognized credentials;

Sector Strategies • Incorporate career pathways and apprenticeships • Create opportunities for new and creative funding models • Prove to be the most effective vehicle for transforming what it means to be a meaningful, regional collaboration among local partners.

The Value of Sector Strategies - Employers - Access to skilled talent, improved economic success - Job Seekers - Employability, Employment, Earnings - Communities - Economic growth

WIOA on Sector Strategies • A requirement that local boards’ plans address “how they will better coordinate workforce development programs and economic development • That workforce boards promote proven promising practices, including the establishment of industry or sector partnerships

Role of the Workforce Board • Conveners • Fiscal Agents • System Change Drivers • Data Brokers (TPM)

Best Practices • Lancaster, PA – Hired part time subject matter experts to consult on the development and implementation of new manufacturing programs – Leveraged Incumbent worker training for quick wins and relationship building • South Central, PA – Capitalized on state funding for Industry Partnerships to build robust sector partnerships in TDL, Healthcare and Manufacturing

Best Practices • Kingman, AZ – Developed the Kingman Mohave Manufacturing Assn. with a mobile lab to provide training for certified production technicians

CWDB Sector Strategies • Priority Sectors • Strategic plan • Activity to date • My role