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Gretchen PettetEast Central College, Center for Workforce Development
Mapping the route to workforce competitiveness in Franklin County
Missouri’sCertified Work Ready Communities
By strengthening our local workforceFranklin Countycan prosperand grow!
• Recap of National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)
• Overview of Certified Work Ready Communities
• Next Steps• Wrap Up
Agenda
Recap of National Career Readiness Certificate
(NCRC)
• Evidence-based• Industry-
recognized• Portable• Certifies essential
skills important for workplace success
• Awarded at four levels:
Bronze Silver Gold Platinum
The NCRC is a credential that is:
NCRC Documents these Skills . . .
Reading for Information Measures skill used when reading written text
Applied MathematicsMeasures skill in applying mathematical reasoning, critical thinking and problem-solving techniques
Locating Information
Measures skill in working with workplace graphics to find and analyze information
Certificatesare awardedby achieving
a minimum
Level 3score on all
assessments
Level 4score on all
assessments
Level 5score on all
assessments
Level 6score on all
assessments
Skill levels demonstrate
ability for*
16% of jobs
67% of jobs
93% of jobs
99% of jobs
Sample Occupation Correlation
• Auto Body Repair Technician
• Veterinary Assistant
• Janitorial Supervisor
• Drywall Installer• Pharmacy Aid
• Administrative Manager
• Head Cook• Medical Assistant• Engineering
Technician• Machinist
• School Counselor • Pharmacy
Technician • Semi-Conductor
Processor • Business
Executive • Electrician
• Accountant • Technical Writer • Sales Manager • Registered Nurse
Manager• Elevator Installer
and Repairer
Certificate Levels
Benefits to Employers
• Demonstrate skills of the job seeker• Reduces time and hiring cost• Reduces turnover• Reduces training time• Improves quality of new hires• Increases productivity
Testing Availability• East Central College (Career/Technical Ed)
• MO Manufacturing Wins• MO Health Wins
• East Central Missouri Consortium Career Preparation Certificate• Four Rivers Area Career Center
• Missouri Career Centers• Free of charge for all job seekers who register
Employers Requiring• CG Power Systems, Washington• American Plastics, Union• Graphic Packaging, Pacific
What’s currently in place?
Overview of Certified Work Ready Communities
What is the Certified Work Ready Community Initiative?
An initiative to develop a protocol to promote the WorkKeys system as a valuable tool for evaluation of the local workforce.
By utilizing the NCRC, Franklin County will be able to attract, retain and develop a workforce with the education and foundational skills to succeed in the 21st century.
Links workforce development to educationMatches individuals to jobs based on skill level Aligns with the economic development needs of
communities, regions and states
Achievement of Certified Work Ready Community status recognizes that:
A county can provide and deliver a quality workforce with the skills employers need to be “work ready”
Goals have been met for individuals in the local workforce earning a National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)
Goals have been met for local business engagement- either recognizing, preferring or recommending the NCRC
What does it mean?
Economic Developers and Community LeadersCan quantify the skill level of their workforce for attracting new business ventures or “growing” their own
Business and IndustryCan quickly identify, hire and skill up a workforce to enhance productivity and over all increase ROI
IndividualsCan quantify and demonstrate to current and future employers how they meet a company position
EducatorsMeasure skill gaps of students and build career pathways that benefit both individuals and business
What’s in this for Key Stakeholders?
The Certified Work Ready Community is a voluntary initiative guided by key community leaders in our county.
How does It Work in each County?
Franklin County’s Leadership Team
Role Organization Name CommunityLocal Business Henniges Kevin Carpenter New Haven American Plastics Fred Martels Union CG Powers Brandy Hagedorn WashingtonEconomic Development City of Washington *Darren Lamb Washington City of Union *Joey Graves Union
City of Sullivan J.T. Hardy Sullivan City of New Haven Steve Roth New HavenChambers of Commerce St. Clair Chamber Angela Crawford St. Clair Pacific Chamber Fran Kopsky PacificK-12 Education Union School District Steve Bryant Union Four Rivers *Andy Robison WashingtonLocal Elected Officials Franklin County John Grieseheimer Franklin
CountyWorkforce Investment Board
GH Tool Julie Scannell Washington
WIB Director Shirley Wilson County DWD *Donna Mantle CountyCommunity College East Central College *Gretchen Pettet Union East Central College Dr. Jon Bauer
Next Steps
Develop a protocol to promote the WorkKeys system as a valuable tool for evaluation of local workforce
Enroll businesses in county to promote/use NCRC
Employer partnership letters
Encourage recognition of/enthusiasm for Certified Work Ready Communities with entire community by explaining benefits for individuals, businesses, and state
Leadership Team
Each county has goals for the # of NCRC’s achieved/awarded.
Franklin County’s Goals are:
National Career Readiness Goals
Workforce Goals 11/1/12 Current
Emerging (those preparing to graduate)
256 40 45
Current(those currently employed)
17 42 61
Transitioning(those seeking new employment)
176 80 145
TOTALS 449 162 251
Tracking our progress
Tracking our progress
Employer Engagement is Key
“Business supporting” means a company is agreeing to recognize, prefer or recommend the NCRC in hiring
Obtain signed Partnership Letters from supporting businesses -- company name will be listed on CWRC state site and ACT national site
Goals are based on county size and 2010 census information
Partnership Letter
Fillable PDF form
Available online or from a member of the leadership team http://jobs.mo.gov/employer
Employer Engagement
American Plastics GroupCG Power Systems USA, Inc.G.H. Tool & Mold, Inc.Intek CorporationPLZ Aeroscience CorporationTown & Country MetalsHenniges AutomotiveSt. Clair Chamber of CommerceFranklin CountyEast Central CollegeInnovative Machine & Tool, Inc.
Current Franklin County Employer Supporters
Hellebush Tool & DieAdvanced Sight CenterFrick’s Quality MeatsEnduro Binders, Inc.Manpower, Inc.Washington Area Chamber of CommerceAce ManufacturingMeramec GroupMetalcraft Enterprises
Washington City CouncilEast Central College Board of TrusteesUnion Development CorporationJeff/Frank Workforce Investment BoardWashington Civic Industrial Corporation Washington Chamber of CommerceUnion R-XI School District
Other Franklin County Supporters
Endorsing the CWRC
Missouri Economic Development Council
State Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Associated Industries of Missouri-AIM
Endorsing the CWRC
Missouri School Boards Association
Missouri Community College Association
Missouri Workforce Investment Board (MoWIB)
Platform for Regional Cooperation and Economic Competitiveness
Strengthen/expand existing businesses
Retain businesses and attract new business
Close skill gaps by qualifying our workforce
Keep our young people in Missouri
Why This is Important
As a group, pass a resolution or motion of your support
Sign a partnership letter on behalf of your business or organization
Consider preferring the NCRC when you hire
Schedule an appointment to learn more
At the very least recognize and acknowledge if an applicant says they have their NCRC.
What can you do?
Wrap Up
ded.mo.gov/getcertified
Gretchen Pettet, East Central College, Center for Workforce Development 636-239-0598
Mapping your route to workforce competitiveness
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