Certification Learning Network

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• Certification Learning Network
• February 16, 2011

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Agenda

• Welcome and Introductions
• Technical Topic Implementation of the
  NAM-Endorsed Skills Certification System,
  Critical Components Driving Success
• National Context and Guidance
• State Implementation Overview - North Carolina
• Q A
• Tools to Support Success
• TAA SGA Data to Support Application
• Site Updates
• Learning Network Survey
• Webinar Schedule

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• A Case Study of Implementation of the NAM-
  Endorsed Manufacturing Skills Certification
  System in North Carolina

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Critical Components Driving Success

• Identify Regional Economic Demands (Data
  Validation)
• Develop Implementation Timeline
• Engage Industry Leaders
• Engage Faculty
• Audit Programs of Study
• Map Certification to Programs (adjust as needed)
• Develop Certification Partnerships
• Deploy Dream It Do It (Student Recruitment)
• Assess Faculty and Implement Professional
  Development
• Develop Benchmarks
• Driving a Policy Agenda

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Next Generation Manufacturing in the
Winston-Salem Region

• The Business Case for
• Adopting the NAM-Endorsed Skills Certification
  System

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Manufacturing is a major economic driver in the
region

• Winston-Salem Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)
  Forsyth, Stokes, Davie, and Yadkin counties
• 582 companies
• 25,367 workers (12 of all jobs)
• Average wage of 50,960 (25 higher than workers
  in all other industries - 40,185)
• Manufacturing jobs are good, family-wage jobs.

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Projected Top Growth Industries (2010-2015)
Organized by highest projected growth in absolute
numbers, descending.
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Emerging Opportunities 2010-2015
NAICS Code Description 2010 Jobs 2015 Jobs Change Change
3345 Electronic instrument manufacturing 784 1,098 314 40
3363 Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 1,091 1,202 111 10
3331 Ag., construction, and mining machinery mfg. 631 739 108 17
3261 Plastics product manufacturing 1,380 1,487 107 8
3399 Other miscellaneous manufacturing 301 366 65 22
3339 Other general purpose machinery manufacturing 567 617 50 9
3364 Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 136 183 47 35
3312 Steel product mfg. from purchased steel 73 119 46 63

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Regional demand for skilled manufacturing workers
in top emerging industries - Associates Degree
SOC Code Description 2010 Jobs 2015 Jobs 5 year Demand Current Hourly Earnings
19-4021 Biological technicians 75 85 23 16.41
17-3026 Industrial engineering technicians 170 170 23 21.77
17-3023 Electrical and electronic engineering technicians 137 143 19 24.39
19-4091 Environmental science and protection technicians 51 58 18 15.25
17-3022 Civil engineering technicians 115 122 18 19.41
19-4031 Chemical technicians 36 33 5 16.90
17-3029 Engineering technicians, except drafters, all other 25 27 4 22.82
The data highlight total demand for these
high-skilled workers across all industries. Five
year demand includes new and replacement workers.
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Maximizing Flexibility
Electronic Instrument Manufacturing
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
Aerospace Product Parts Manufacturing
Steel Product Manufacturing
Plastics Product Manufacturing
Machinery Manufacturing
Foundational Skills Cross-Cutting Technical
Skills (and the industry-based credentials that
support them)
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NAM Skills System Deployment

• Four focus program areas
• Mechanical Engineering Technologies
• Machining Technologies
• Industrial System Technologies
• Welding
• Curriculum of all programs reviewed for alignment
  with industry certifications gaps identified and
  filled

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Alignment with Industry Requirements

• Industry Certifications Offered
• National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)
  (Reading for Information, Applied Math, Locating
  Information)
• Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC)
  (Maintenance Awareness)
• American Welding Society (AWS)
• National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS)

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Aligning Education, Certification and Career
Pathways For the Mechanical and Engineering
Fields at Forsyth Technical Community College,
Winston Salem, NC
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Credentialing Results

• National Career Readiness Certificate
• 165 Certificates issued
• 1 platinum
• 37 gold
• 104 silver
• 23 bronze
• National Institute for Metalworking Skills
• 48 Certifications issued
• 24 Measurements , Materials, and Safety
• 24 Job Planning, Benchwork, and Layout
• American Welding Society
• 12 D1.1 certifications have been issued
• Manufacturing Skill Standards Council
• 9 MSSC Maintenance Awareness certifications

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Future Economic Opportunity Positioning the
Region
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Forsyth Implementation and Benchmarking

• Learning Exchange
• Costs
• Structure
• Advocacy
• Success

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State-wide Asset Map
Manufacturing
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Manufacturing Programs in North Carolina

• Aerostructure Manufacturing and Repair
• Alternative Energy Technology Biofuels
• Applied Engineering Technology
• Automation Engineering Technology
• Biopharmaceutical Technology
• Bioprocess Technology
• Biotechnology
• Boat Building
• Boat Manufacture and Service
• Chemical Technology
• Computer Technology Integration
• Computer-Aided Drafting Technology
• Electrical / Electronics Technology
• Electrical Engineering Technology
• Electronics Engineering Technology
• Furniture Production Technology
• Global Logistics Technology
• Industrial Engineering Technology
• Industrial Management Technology

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SuperCIP
Lead CIP College
Environmental Sciences
Engineering and Applied Tech
Transportation
Energy
Building Sciences
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Maximizing Economic Returns

• Talent development is a key pillar of any
  regional economys competitiveness agenda.
• Developing the high performance manufacturing
  workforce will help stabilize and grow
  manufacturing industries currently located in
  your region AND be an attraction asset for new
  manufacturers and job creators.
• Integration of these manufacturing credentials
  into your education system is an opportunity to
  develop the pipeline of manufacturing talent,
  rebuild North Carolinas technical workforce, and
  attract new jobs to your region.

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Required Actions

• Policy makers and investors must call for and
  invest in alignment of educational and career
  pathways in postsecondary education.
• Education leaders must align educational pathways
  in degree programs of study to nationally
  portable, industry-recognized skill credentials,
  creating more on and off ramps in postsecondary
  education and producing the talent manufacturers
  need to succeed.
• Manufacturing employers must recruit, screen, and
  hire individuals who successfully achieve the
  credentials.

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• Tools to Support Success

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Tools to Accelerate Deployment
institute.nam.org
National Tools The Manufacturing Institute has
developed a set of National Tools to accelerate
deployment of the Skills Certification System.
So, whether you are an educator, manufacturer,
human resources executive, workforce developer,
legislator, or thought leader, there is a tool
for you to start impacting your community.
Tools on the Website
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• TAA SGA Support Update

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• Learning Network Survey
• http//www.surveymonkey.com/s/HXHLVYP

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2011 Schedule of Webinars

• Webinars will be from 1200-130 p.m. Eastern
  Time
• March 23 April 27 (updated)
• May 18 June 15
• July 20 August 17
• September 21 October 18
• November 16