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“Discovering Talent, Developing Skills, Building Careers.”
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CURRENT SITUATION
Help WantedNOTE!
Shortage of Skilled Workforce
National Association of Manufacturers, 2018
US Bank
Right Now
Nationally428,000 + skilled jobs going unfilled
Minnesota12,000 + skilled jobs going unfilled
Between Now and 2025…
The skills gap widens!
2.4 million manufacturing jobs unfilled
Baby-boomers all hit age 65+ by 2029…
In Minnesota alone, more than 20,000 new RN’s are neededby 2024.
Cost for Degree (Tuition & Fees)
$55,3604-years
$30,2124-years
$10,8002-years
PLUS: Rising College Costs
1994 2017
$10,000
$39,400
Average Student Debt
PLUS: Burgeoning student debt
2008 2017
35%
44%
Underemployment = having a job that doesn’t require the degree they hold.
% Underemployed
PLUS: UnderemploymentOf recent 4-year college grads
The Cause
58%
42%
University Other
Destination of High School Grads
Over 40% of those going to the University don’t finish their degree…
Most High School grads are choosing the 4-year University...
Market Failure: Education / Labor Market Mismatch
B.A. or higher33%
Skilled Training57%
Unskilled10%
58% are going to the University, but…
In 2018, 57% of all jobs in our economy required some form ofcredentialed technical training or an Associate’s Degree.
Harvard University Study
2/3 of jobs need a 2-year degree or less!
Key Fact: Educational Requirements for Jobs in the U.S. Economy
67%
33%
4-years or more
We’re sending 58%of students to get 33% of the jobs.
2-years or less
Source: Harvard University
D-oh!
We’re just noting that the pendulum has swung over to one side.
We love four-year schools!
4-year schools
2-year schools
(if it’s the right fit)
But the need is for…
The solution to the skilled workforce shortage is right in front of us.
Our Premise
It’s not recruit from outside, but reallocate
what we already have.
We just need to get young people moving in the right direction.
(one that matches the actual job market)
HUTCHINSON’S TIGERPATH INITIATIVE
Strategy 1: Realign High School Education
Help students find the best possible educational
& career fit
based on their
interests
&
aptitudes.
No more “one size fits all”
education.
Goal:
Make learning much more
integrated,
hands-on
&
experiential.
Goal:
Goal: Change the Paradigm
How are you smart?
becomes
Recognize that different people have different gifting's.
Goal: Flip the Decision-making Process…
Typically
Should be
STEM Manufacturing Ag, Art, Design
Health Care Science Technical
Business For-profit Private sector
Public Sector Non-profit Education
Outcome:
Outcome:
Interest & aptitude assessments
Extensive 8th grade counseling
Electives in 9th grade
All students in a TigerPath
“Every class is a TigerPath class, every teacher is a TigerPath teacher.” – Rob Danniker
Outcome: Impact class enrollment
Enrollment in first-year “pathway” classes is up dramatically.
Strategy 2: Build Educational Pathways between H.S. & College
HHS Students graduate with:
1. Diploma2. College credits3. Industry recognized certifications
Goal: Seamless pathways to earn college credit & industry credentials prior to high school graduation.
Outcome: Articulated College Credit
“DJ”
15 – 17 articulated credits Ridgewater Machine Tool program 1/3 of program done!
Outcome: Industry Recognized Credentials
Strategy 3: Change Stereotypes
Outdated Stereotypes about…
1. Manufacturing
2. Gender
3. Education & Career (2 yr. vs. 4 yr.)
Goal: Change outdated stereotypes about manufacturing, education & career choices, and gender in the workforce
Outcome: Industry Tours, etc.
Tours for students / teachers / parents Job Shadowing Center for Technical Excellence @ HHS
Tammy JablonskiMachine Tool InstructorRidgewater College
Outcome: Teachers
Gina PlotzApplied Engineering Teacher Hutchinson High School
Helping kids understand the opportunities available to them.
Gives employers a chance to connect with potential future employees.
Outcome: Academy Path Fair
Strategy 4: Cultivate School-employer Relationships
Create as many school – employer connections as possible.
Bring “real world” into the equation.
Goal: “Bring school into industry and industry into school.” – Patrick Walsh
Outcome: TigerPath Coordinator Hired
TigerPath Coordinator
Internship programs (paid & unpaid) Liaison with employers Job shadowing opportunities Academy fairs College credit articulations “Adopt-a-classroom” program Guest speakers Market & promote TigerPath to community Resource for teachers
Andrea Moore
Outcome: Internship Program
Youth Skills Training Grant(MN Dept. of Labor & Industry)
$95,000 grant
Establish paid internships with local employers
Prepare students for successful careers in high growth / high demand industries.
Jacob, YST intern
Outcome: Manufacturer’s Workforce Summit
Connecting employers with teachers.
Strategy 5: Upgrade High School Career & Technical Education Facilities
Change the stereotypestudents and parents have of manufacturing.
Get students inspiredand excited about Career & Technical education and employment.
Provide world-class equipmentfor students to train on.
Goals:
Reinforces the old stereotype of manufacturing. Discourages exploration of technical education. “Turns off” students and parents.
This is what we had…
Mark & Wendy SchiermanHutchinson
Iron & Metal
Outcome: $1.56 million raised27 Partners
Outcome: Center for Technical ExcellenceC
TE R
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nd
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Outcome: Hutchinson has the best equipped, most advanced technical education program in Minnesota.
CNC Vertical Machining Center (2)
CNC Tool-Room Lathe & Jeff Smith, Machine Tool Teacher
Outcome: Hutchinson has the best equipped, most advanced technical education program in Minnesota.
CADD Lab
Machine Tool Lab
Welding Lab
Building Trades Lab
Engines & Automotive Lab
Applied Engineering & Physics Lab
Class: “Physical Science: Engineering”
120 enrolled / 40 female / 5 sections!
Gina Plotz, Applied Engineering teacher
Distributing/Conveyor, Joining, Sorting
Solar / Wind Energy Training System
Applied Engineering & Physics Lab
“Lots’ of whizzy equipment”- Dan Conroy
Modernized 21st Century High School
Center for Technical Excellence
Windows Everywhere!
Strategy 6: Start a School-based Mfg. Business
Screen Printing
Logo Design
Apparel
Posters?
TBD
Woods & Building Trades
Tiny Houses
Cabinets
Yard Sheds
Furniture Repair
Custom Furniture
TBD
Engines & Automotive
Welding Job Shop
2-wheel trailers
TBD
Metals & Machining
Specialty jobs for area
manufacturers
TBD
Goal: An authentic manufacturing business based in the high school – making real products for real customers.
This student-run company will…
Add relevance to coursework.Provide a realistic work experience.Build teamwork & soft skills.Foster critical thinking & problem-solving skills.Teach entrepreneurship & business operations.Generate capital to keep machinery up to date.
Our Model: Eleva-Strum, WI
Student Job Classifications
Office manager Marketing manager Machinist Welder Engineer Production Manager Maintenance Engineer
Profit sharing ($1-2 K)
Scholarships
Building Trades Division
Outcome:
Outcome:
Students designed & built computer desks for the CADD lab.
Then, they built 20 computers.
o District saved $500 / machineo Computers had more capabilityo Can upgrade as needed
Marcus and Presley built most of the computers in the CADD Lab
Ramp up Tiger Manufacturing
Expand Internships
Promote Women in Manufacturing
Extend TigerPath into Middle School
Next Steps for Hutchinson
Practical Steps
1. Form a team. Build alliances. Tell the story.
2. Engage local industry / employers.
3. Upgrade the high school CTE facility.
4. Make room for electives in 9th grade.
5. Set up Industry tours. (MN Dream It Do It).
6. Push for helpful legislation.
7. Establish a school-based business. (Eleva-Strum: Cardinal Mfg.)
To start a school-based business you’ll need:
Motivated tech-ed teacher
Student
Partner Business
Machine
- Dan Conroy
Resources
1. Hutchinson2. www.HutchinsonEDA.com3. www.HutchTigerPath.com4. http://academy.titansofcnc.com/5. https://www.donorschoose.org/6. Local employers / industry7. Minnesota Dream It Do It8. Cardinal Manufacturing
http://www.mmsonline.com/blog/post/video-perspectives-on-cardinal-manufacturing
ElevaPop. 635
StrumPop. 1,001
Miles Seppelt
Economic Development Director
City of Hutchinson
(320) 234-4223
Rob Danneker
Principal
Hutchinson High School
(320) 234-2694
Mike Kutzke
Dean of Instruction
Ridgewater College
(320) 234-8509
Daron Vanderheiden
Superintendent
ISD 423
(320) 587-2860
Contacts
Andrea Moore
TigerPath Coordinator
Hutchinson High School
(320) 234-2658
Matt Feuerborn
Dean of Instruction
Ridgewater College
(320) 234-8509
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