setting the context developing a qualified workforce and the alaska maritime workforce development...

Setting the Context

Developing a Qualified Workforce

and theAlaska Maritime Workforce

Development Plan

Alaska Maritime Workforce Development Plan

OrganizationCity, Alaska

Date

Workforce Readiness

Only 1 in 5 jobs in Alaska requires a college degree

However . . .

60 percent of all jobs in the next decade

will require more than a high school diploma


Workforce Development System. . . the education, employment, and job-training efforts designed

to help employers get a skilled workforce as well as to help

individuals to succeed in the workplace.


Source: National Governors Association

Workforce Development System


Investing in Alaska’s Talent Pipeline:• $1.25 Billion for K-12 education• $0.9 Billion for University of Alaska• $27.5 Million in Workforce Development• Still more in vocational rehabilitation, income replacement, adult basic education, and other re-employment services

Alaska Mar i t ime Work force Deve lopment P lan

Industry Advisory Committee

Kris Norosz, Co-chairIcicle Seafoods, Inc.

Jason CusterCity of Saxman

Julie DeckerUnited Fishermen of Alaska/Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation

Russell Dick andAnthony LindoffHaa Aani, LLC

Aggie FoutsWestern Alaska Community Development Association

Kurt HallierConoco Phillips

Oliver HolmKodiak Seafood Harvester

Stephanie MadsenAt-sea Processors Association

Vince O’SheaPacific Seafood

Processors Association

Steve ReifenstuhlNorthern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association

Jim ScholzSamson Tug and Barge

Pearl StrubBristol Bay Economic Development Corporation

Doug WardVigor Alaska


University of Alaska FSMI Leadership GroupPaula Cullenberg, Co-chairAlaska Sea Grant, University of Alaska Fairbanks

Fred Villa, Co-chairWorkforce Programs, University of Alaska

Michael CastelliniSchool of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, University of Alaska Fairbanks

Richard CaulfieldProvost, University of Alaska Southeast

Gunnar KnappInstitute of Social and Economic Research, University of Alaska Anchorage

Bonnie NygardWorkforce Programs, University of Alaska Anchorage

Pete PinneyCollege of Rural and Community Development, University of Alaska Fairbanks


Participating State Leadership and AgenciesSen. Lyman HoffmanTim GrussendorfAlaska State Senate

Wanetta AyersAlaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development

Candice Bressler and Sheila CameronAlaska Department of Fish and Game

Helen MerhkensAlaska Department of Education and Early Development

Representative Bryce EdgmonTimothy ClarkAlaska House of Representatives

Glenn Haight and Joe Jacobson Alaska Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development

Amy WilsonAlaska Marine Highway System, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities


MethodologyA two-year collaborative process initiated in 2011 as the Fisheries, Seafood, and Maritime Initiative, led by the Industry Advisory Committee with support from the University of Alaska FSMI Leadership Group and participation from five state agencies.

Inventory of maritime related training

Gap analysis of educational and training needs

Industry forums

Leadership meetings

Occupational needs assessments for four sectors

Identified priority occupations and skillsets

Developed strategic plan to enhance Alaska’s maritime workforce

See the FSMI Web site for additional information and working documents: www.alaska.edu/fsmi


Alaska’s Maritime Workforce


Sub-Sector # WorkersPercent

Resident

# of Resident Workers

Average Age

Commercial Fishing 30,980 56 17,349 N/A

Seafood Processing 22,412 27 6,051 40

Water Transportation 4,056 62 2,515 39

Sportfish Guiding 3,034 72 2,184 N/A

Boat Building/Repair 693 76 527 38

Salmon Hatcheries 456 64 292 37

Marine Engineering/Surveying

183 85 156 40

ADFG, USCG, NMFS 5,641 N/A 5,077 N/A

Total 68,042 N/A 34,150 N/A

Estimated Maritime Workforce by Sub-sectors


Workforce AnalysisCross-cutting andEssential Skills of

the Maritime Workforce


Priority Occupations by Sector


Priority Occupations: Seafood Harvesting

• Commercial Seafood Harvester (permit holders and crewmembers)

• Vessel Repair and Maintenance Service Provider (outlined under marine occupations)

• Shellfish Farmer


Priority Occupations: Seafood Processing

• Seafood Plant and Floating Processor Engineer

• Refrigeration Engineer and Technician

• Seafood Production Manager

• Electrician

• Can Machinist

• Quality Control and Assurance Manager and Technician

• Baader Technician

• Seafood Plant Manager

• Deckhand (see Marine Occupations)


Priority Occupations: Research, Enhancement & Management

• Biometrician

• Fish and Wildlife Technician

• Fishery Biologist

• Fisheries Scientist

• Fish and Game Coordinator

• Fishery Economist, Analyst, and Management Specialist

• Fishery Management Specialist – NOAA

• Hatchery Manager


Priority Occupations: Marine Occupations and Support Industries

• Ship Building

• Vessel Operations: Deckhand, Vessel Engineer, Captain

• Vessel Repair and Maintenance Service Provider


Maritime Workforce Overarching

Development Strategies


Maritime Workforce Development Strategies

1. Grow Awareness of Maritime Occupations and Develop Career Pathways

1.1 Develop and inventory of occupations to be marketed

1.2 Increase public awareness of maritime occupations and opportunities

1.3 Gather and align maritime workforce data to leverage existing career exploration and job search tools in the state.

1.4 Implement career pathways methodology in the K-12 system and beyond

1.5 Create maritime workforce curriculum, activities and experiential opportunities for youth and adults



2. Improve Workforce Readiness

2.1 Improve workforce readiness through improved math skills

2.2 Increase awareness about behavior and life choices that may limit employment

2.3 Enhance career readiness skills in both youth and adults



3. Train Alaskans for Maritime Careers

3.1 Identify gaps in training and education for highest priority occupations

3.2 Develop programs in Alaska to fill education and training gaps

3.3 Improve access to training/education programs

3.4 Coordinate program development, use existing resources, coordinate delivery



4. Support Recruitment and Retention

4.1 Promote programs that increase resident participation in maritime industries, including underrepresented demographic groups

4.2 Regularly review and compile compensation data

4.3 Reinvigorate and broaden the DLWD Seafood Industry Advisory Committee

4.4 Leverage information and communication technology to extend the reach of the Alaska Job Center Network


Maritime Workforce Development Strategies5. Promote Sustained Industry Engagement

5.1 Gain support for the plan from the Alaska Workforce Investment Board

5.2 Employ a coordinator to support implementation of the plan

5.3 Continue the role of the IAC to guide and direct implementation of the plan

5.4 Achieve one to two priorities for each sector within the next 12 – 24 months

5.5 Engage Labor, Commerce, and Education in early implementation

5.6 Engage with UA and other education and training providers

5.7 Improve maritime sector workforce data



Industry Advisory Committee’s 12-18 Month Focus Areas (end of 2015)

Overarching Strategy Grow Awareness of Maritime Occupations and Develop Career Pathways

OccupationsMarine RefrigerationVessel Maintenance & RepairMarine Engineering and Licensing

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