Matching Demand with Supply in Local Labor Markets

Mission

South Central College provides accessible higher education to promote student growth and regional economic development.

Integrating Workforce Development and Economic Development

Four Capacities:• Industry expertise and credibility• Strong local labor market research• Connectivity to the local labor pool• Relationship building and maintenance

Sector Employment Strategies

• Specific Industry or Cluster of Occupations• Credible Organizations or Set of Organizations• Support Incumbent Workers• Meet Employers Needs

Minnesota Advanced Manufacturing Partnership

The MN Workforce SolutionGoals

• Greater number of technically trained employees

• Fill vacant manufacturing jobs • Support growth in manufacturing

Minnesota Advanced Manufacturing Partnership

• Advanced Manufacturing Education Pathways

• National Credentialing System• Bridging Modules for Veterans • Apprenticeship Models

Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College & Career Training Grant

• Consortium of 12 Colleges and 2 Manufacturing Centers of Excellence

• Standardized Core Curriculum• Aligned to Nationally Recognized Credentials (MSSC,

AWS, NIMS, PMMI)• Employer-driven Apprenticeships• $15 Million Award

Local Examples• Manufacturing

– Mechatronics Engineering and Technology• Employer Funded• Curriculum Development• Employment Placement

• Healthcare– Health Unit Coordinator; Medical Assistant; Pharmacy

Technician; Community Health Worker and Health Support Specialist• U.S. Department of Labor grant• Labor Market Data High Demand Occupations• Career Pathways

SummaryWork Collaboratively

• Resources• Relationships• Data Driven

Strengthen Local Industry Competitiveness• Higher Skilled Workers• Greater Productivity• Increased Competiveness

Provide Quality Employment• Educational Opportunities• Better Wages and Benefits• Career Advancement

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