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Supply Chain Automation Registered Apprenticeship Accelerator

Monday, April 11, 2022 | 3:00 – 5:00 PM

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Agenda Overview

Welcome and Introductions
Registered Apprenticeship and Supply Chain Automation
RAP Partnerships: Stakeholder Panel Discussion
Supply Chain Automation Workforce Overview
How the Hub Can Support Workforce Development Boards; Q&A
Wrap-up

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Agenda overview

Introduce Marilia and Melanie

Marilia Mochel is Manhattan Strategy Group’s Director of Workforce. She brings 15 years of experience as a manager and social researcher across a variety of labor and workforce development areas, including apprenticeships, community colleges, and program performance. She currently leads the H-1B Scaling Apprenticeship through Sector Based Strategies TA and Grants Management Support project for DOL, supporting 23 community colleges seeking to accelerate apprenticeship in high-growth sectors. She is also the project director for the Chief Evaluation Office’s Evaluation Technical Support project, working to advance evidence-based program and policy making at DOL.

Melanie Anderson is currently the Executive Vice President for the National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB). Melanie is responsible for managing membership services, communications, budgeting, and maintaining and developing strategic relationships with education, nonprofit, government, education, and corporate partners.

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Welcome and Introductions

Marilia Mochel, Director, Manhattan Strategy Group

Melanie Anderson, Executive Vice President, �National Association of Workforce Boards

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Session Objectives

To help workforce development boards understand:

The scope of need in the supply chain workforce 
Their role in supply chain RAPs 
How to partner with other stakeholders to develop successful RAPs
The value of participating in the Hub initiative

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Registered Apprenticeship & Supply Chain Automation

Sasha Cooper-Morrison, Business Engagement Team Lead�Office of Apprenticeship, Education & Training Administration, �U.S. Department of Labor

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Registered Apprenticeship Overview

www.apprenticeship.gov

Sasha Cooper-Morrison, Business Engagement Team Lead,

Office of Apprenticeship

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A Proven Workforce Solution

Registered Apprenticeship is an industry-driven, high-quality career pathway where employers can develop and prepare their future workforce, and individuals can obtain paid work experience, classroom instruction, and a portable, nationally-recognized credential.

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Registered Apprenticeships are jobs

Structured on-the-job training in a work setting

Job-related classroom training

Learning with the help of a mentor

Industry-recognized credential

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Components of Registered Apprenticeship

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Registered Apprenticeship Has a Proven Track Record of Producing Strong Results for Employers and Workers

Impressive Individual – Employee – Public Return on Investment

$28

in benefits for every $1 invested by government

$1.47 Return

for every dollar spent on apprenticeship by employers

$300,000+

apprentices’ lifetime earning advantage

$72,000

completers earn

per year

on average

92%

of registered apprentices are employed upon completion of their apprenticeship

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A Diverse Range of Industries

Healthcare

Cybersecurity

Information Technology

Biotechnology

Transportation

Construction

Financial Services

Hospitality

Engineering

Energy

Telecommunications

Advanced Manufacturing

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Successful Engagement with Major Employers to�Grow Apprenticeship

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Benefits for Employers

Create a diverse and highly-skilled workforce
Improve productivity and profitability
Increase staff loyalty and retention of workers
Flexible training options
Improve recruitment
Minimize liability costs
Access to federal and state resources
Receive tax credits and employee tuition benefits

Want more info? Visit the Employer page on Apprenticeship.gov

Helpful reading: Department of Commerce Study: The Benefits and Costs of Apprenticeship: A Business Perspective

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Industry Intermediaries

Contractor	Industry
Appteon Inc.	Information Technology (IT)
Arbor E&T, LLC dba ResCare Workforce Services (RWS)	Healthcare, Health IT
District 1199C Training and Upgrading Fund	Care Economy
Fastport, Inc.	Transportation & Logistics
Healthcare Career Advancement Program (H-CAP)	Healthcare
Jobs For The Future, Inc.	Manufacturing
Maher & Maher	Information Technology (IT)
Manhattan Strategy Group	Supply Chain Automation
National Institute for Innovation and Technology	Supply Chain (Nanotechnology and Semiconductors)
North America’s Building and Trades Unions (NABTU)	Construction
Net.America Corporation	Healthcare
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF)	Hospitality (Restaurant & Hotels)
Safal Partners	Cybersecurity
Virginia Manufacturers Association	Critical Supply Chain (Adv. Manufacturing)
Washington Technology Industry Associations (WTIA)	Information Technology (IT)
Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA)	Telecom Wireless 5G

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Expanding Registered Apprenticeship Across Supply Chain Industries

In December 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor awarded approximately $8 million in contract investments to four national Industry Intermediaries to expand the use of Registered Apprenticeship in sectors affected by the pandemic.
The department is seeking to develop apprenticeship opportunities for all U.S. workers, in particular those from under-represented and underserved populations.
Three of these national Industry Intermediaries are focused on expanding RAPs in key supply chains:

Manhattan Strategy Group – Supply Chain Automation
National Institute for Innovation and Technology - Supply Chain (Nanotechnology and Semiconductors)
Virginia Manufacturers Association - Critical Supply Chain (Adv. Manufacturing)

Learn more about these newest Industry Intermediaries here on apprenticeship.gov

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Thank You for Joining Us Today�Let’s continue to explore ideas to grow apprenticeship

Any Questions? The Office of Apprenticeship is here to help!

Contact us at apprenticeship@dol.gov, or visit www.apprenticeship.gov.

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RAP Partnerships: Stakeholder Panel Discussion

Marjorie D. Cohen�Subject Matter Expert, Education and Employer Engagement�SCA Workforce Hub (Manhattan Strategy Group)

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Stakeholder Panel Discussion

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Tony Oran

Vice President of Sales

Festo Didactic Inc.

Dr. David Doré

President of Campuses and Executive Vice Chancellor for Student Experience & Workforce Development

Pima Community College

Michelle Zieziula

Senior Vice President and Chief Impact Officer

CareerSource Tampa Bay

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Michelle Zieziula is the Senior Vice President and Chief Impact Officer of CareerSource Tampa Bay. She supports the CEO in strategic direction and system expansion by creating and fostering innovation for the organization. Michelle has over 30 years of experience serving private, education, and public sectors through manufacturing, university, economic and workforce development forums. She has served as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a workforce development board for 13 years, and as the Regional Director of Operations for the Philadelphia Workforce System, providing oversight and management of projects and programs that support business and job seeker services.

Tony Oran is the Vice President at Festo Didactic, North America, a leading provider of advanced solutions for technical and industrial education. In this role, he is responsible for forging strong relationships with colleges and universities in the United States. Tony helps leaders in higher education understand the changing nature of the manufacturing industry, including the skills needed for the jobs of the future and advancements brought by Industry 4.0-related technology. He also works with educators in CTE to create new ways to approach hands-on learning.

Tony has been a driving force in developing Festo’s Industry 4.0 Certification (FI4.0CP) Train-the-Trainer program, a comprehensive certification program that prepares students for high-tech careers.

David Doré has served as President of Pima Community College Northwest Campus and Downtown Campus since 2014 and currently serves as Campus President and Vice Chancellor of Economic and Workforce Development over Downtown, Northwest and Community campuses. Prior to serving at PCC, David was an administrator with the Maricopa Community College District (Mesa Community College) and the San Francisco Community College District, preceded by two decades as a faculty member at the secondary, community college and university levels in Philadelphia and California.

3:25-3:30pm Overview and Introductions

Marjorie will provide a brief overview of the panel and then introduce all three panelists.

3:30-3:55pm Panel Discussion

Marjorie will ask all panelists 4 questions. The panelists are encouraged to build on each other’s answers and have a conversation.

Questions:

From your organization’s perspective, why did you get involved in Registered Apprenticeships?

Did you face a particular challenge? Did you see RAPs as a solution?

How did your organization get involved in Registered Apprenticeship?

Who did you partner with? How were your partnerships developed and sustained?

What process did you use to develop the RAP?

What kinds of outcomes have you seen from the RAP?

Are people moving into family-sustaining wages with careers?

Are more people better trained for high-demand occupations?

Are you retaining quality employees for longer?

What advice or recommendations would you give other workforce development board members/employers/community colleges who are considering developing a RAP?

3:55-4:05pm: Audience Q&A

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Supply Chain Automation Workforce Overview

James Price, Project Manager, �SCA Workforce Hub (Manhattan Strategy Group)

Tony Oran, Vice President of Sales, Festo Didactic Inc.

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About Supply Chain Sector

Supply chain sector encompasses logistics and materials handling:

Supply Chain: Flow of materials and goods to consumers around the world
Logistics: Movement of goods between warehousing, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities
Materials Handling: Handling of goods and materials �inside the four walls of a warehouse, distribution �center, or manufacturing site

Jobs are dispersed across the country in �regional hubs, midsized markets, border areas, �and areas with a large retail and manufacturing �presence

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About Supply Chain Automation

Supply Chain Automation is the use of �technologies to:

Improve efficiencies
Connect applications
Streamline processes within supply chain �operations (mechatronics, logistics, �transportation, warehousing)

Growing need for skilled workers in Supply Chain Automation:

More than 72,000 new jobs created since Feb. 2020
Additional 770,000 new jobs expected to be created through 2025

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Source: Economic Policy Institute, https://www.epi.org/blog/job-openings-and-labor-turnover-survey-reflects-a-decline-in-both-job-openings-and-hires-after-delta-variant-surge/

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Supply Chain Automation Occupations

Automation Technician is the starting point for a career path in supply chain automation
Other occupations:

Transportation, Storage, and �Distribution Manager
Supply Chain Manager
Logistician
Logistics Analyst
Industrial Machinery Mechanic
Mechatronics Technician

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Labor Market Information

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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2020-2030 employment projections, https://www.bls.gov/emp/data.htm

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Impacted Industries

Broad range of industries are impacted by the need for supply chain technicians:

Transportation and Warehousing
Manufacturing
Wholesale Trade
Professional, Scientific, and �Technical Services

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Employer Perspective on Supply �Chain Automation

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Tony Oran

Vice President of Sales

Festo Didactic Inc.

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How the Hub Can Support Workforce Development Boards

James Price, Project Manager, �SCA Workforce Hub (Manhattan Strategy Group)

Roger Tadajewski, Executive Director, �National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)

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Introduce James (again) and Roger

Roger Tadajewski has dedicated his professional life to the advancement of education and workforce development in the transportation, aerospace, energy and manufacturing industries. Currently, Mr. Tadajewski is the Executive Director of NC3-National Coalition of Certification Centers. This organization target’s the advancement of standardized certifications developed in partnership with industry and educational leaders in the transportation, aviation, manufacturing, and energy sectors. His professional experience includes 14 years in metallurgical engineering research and development in both the energy and aerospace industries, he continued on to develop the most comprehensive automotive educational youth program in America -Automotive Youth Educations Systems (AYES).

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About the SCA Workforce Hub

One-stop solution for recruiting and training supply chain automation specialists
Powered by employers, workforce organizations, education institutions working in partnership
Helps employers develop customized training �programs for SCA talent development through �registered apprenticeship programs
Provides a variety of support and services to �employers, education institutions, and career �seekers – all at no cost

https://scworkforcehub.com/

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Hub Partners

The Hub is a partnership between key organizations that work closely together to develop and sustain RAPs in supply chain automation

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Leads delivery of TA and supports for the Huband coordination across all Hub partners

Brings a network and dedicated infrastructure to reach local stakeholders

Offers certification including Certified Technician-Supply Chain Automation (tailored to distribution centers)

Offers certification including Festo Industry 4.0 (tailored to production)

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Hub Services and Supports

Conduct education and outreach to key stakeholders about benefits of RAPs in supply chain automation
Offer financial incentives and technical assistance to RAP sponsors
Connect interested employers with education �and training providers and workforce �organizations
Provide support for national registration of RAPs
Support education institutions offering �applied learning aligned to in-demand �careers and pathways to a college degree �and/or certification
Assist in outreach and marketing efforts to �promote RAPs with a focus on equity and �diversity
Identify state and federal funding opportunities

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Hub Supports to Workforce Boards

Help WDBs identify local supply chain employers, and conduct education and outreach about how RAPs in supply chain automation can address their talent development needs
Connect interested employers with �education and training providers that �can support delivery of RAPs
Partner with employers to develop �RAPs customized to meet �employer’s training needs

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Supports to Workforce Boards

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Roger Tadajewski

Executive Director

National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)

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Discussion

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Discussion Questions

WDBs that currently support RAPs (regardless of industry)?
WDBs with supply chain employers in your region?
What support would you need to launch or expand a RAP if your WDB is not currently supporting this model?

WDBs that currently support RAPs – what support was helpful to you �in the beginning?

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Contact the SCA Workforce Hub

SCAWorkforceHub@manhattanstrategy.com

https://SCWorkforceHub.com/

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Closing Remarks

Marilia Mochel, Director, Manhattan Strategy Group

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