grow your talent upskilling in austin
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1. Labor Market OverviewData on the skills mismatch
2. Employment Ecosystem at WorkCustomize training to meet workforce needs
3. Upskilling Strategies and Resources Maximizing partnerships to win the war for talent
4. Q&A
Amber WarneDirector of Upskilling and AdvancementWorkforce Solutions Capital Area
Melanie FlowersNepris, Vice PresidentWFSCA, Board Chair
Labor Market Overview
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Economic recovery is happening faster than anticipated, but workers are taking longer to return to labor market
US Labor Force Participation Rate
Source: BLS
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Workers, 23%
Workers, 45%
Workers, 32%
Jobs, 16%
Jobs, 54%
Jobs, 30%
High School Equivalency Skills Training Four-Year Degree
Skills MismatchTexas, 2018
Texas’ workers are trained to the middle-skill level
45%
jobs in Texas are middle-skill positions
54%
Source: National Skills Coalition
Jobless Talent, 417
Jobless Talent, 176
Jobless Talent, 274
Jobless Talent, 172
New Job Postings, 4,943
New Job Postings, 2,388
New Job Postings, 1,100
New Job Postings, 868
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000
Computer & Mathematical
Healthcare Practitioners & Technical
Installation, Maintenance, & Repair
Architecture and Engineering
Wide talent gaps in key industry occupations
Jobless Talent (Active Claims) vs. New Job PostingsSelect targeted in-demand occupation families in Austin MSA, August 2021
Sources: TWC, Labor Insight -Burning Glass Technologies 7
• Workforce Solutions (WFS) is here now to help reskill and upskill workers for the future
• WFS supports a more equitable and inclusive skills training system to reach and engage with underserved, under-skilled, and under-represented populations
• Investments in workforce training produce more skilled workers in our regional workforce
• Assisting long-term unemployed residents to reenter the workforce helps to avoid reduced/volatile earnings and the likelihood of becoming unemployed again
Present & Future of Work: You Earn What You Learn
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Employment Ecosystem at Work
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So what if Austin/Travis County used this time to build a bridge to the middle class?
Certified Production Technician (CPT)Training Program 6–8 weeks
• CPT is a no-cost training coordinated by the Central Texas Manufacturing Partnership
• Upon completion, students receive a nationally recognized certification from the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council
• WFS assists graduates with finding work with one of the many local companies in this high-demand industry
• Entry-level technicians can expect to earn $15-20 an hour with opportunities for future upskilling and advancement!
Growing The Regional Adv. Manufacturing Talent PipelineSkills training that leads to job placement in a high-demand industry
Identify:• Hiring needs• Required skills• Credential alignment
WFS Host: Industry Round Table
Share:• Resource
requirements• Industry hiring needs• Industry feedback
Recruit: Training Providers
Connect:• Certified job seekers• Employers• Staffing Agencies
Inform: Employers / Staffing Agencies
Regular Meetings To:• Update skill
requirements• Determine what
is/isn’t working• Review key
performance metrics
Maintain: (PDCA) Plan-Do-Check-Act
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Certified Production Technician (CPT) DevelopmentA roadmap to designing customized training that is scalable
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CPT’s Pathway to Entry-Level Manufacturing JobsPositive impact on connecting people to post-secondary training
97Completed training74 fully certified
Program Impacts April 2020 – March 2021
Certified graduates employed in the mfg industry to date$17.09 avg hourly earning
70%100Trainees enrolled
Partnerships:• TWC• WFS Capital Area• Austin Community College
• Improved retention• Training for employees• Increased knowledge + skills
• Provide opportunities for high school graduates and college students
• Pathway to Technician and Engineering roles
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Regional Employer Model: Samsung Austin SemiconductorUpskilling Initiatives & Strategies
Internship/ Apprenticeship
Skills Development
FundUpskilling
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• Apprenticeship programs are aligned with industry to upskillcurrent and new non-certified employees
• WFS is partnering with Austin Community College (ACC) and Innovative Workforce Projects to create and expand RAPs for Medical Assistants and Patient Care Techs
• Goal to train 250 new apprentices in these occupations
• WFS developed two apprenticeships for Computed Tomography (CT) and MRI with ACC to upskill Radiology Techs
Growing The Regional Healthcare Talent PipelineWe’re working together to roll out programs that create new opportunities
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Investing in our employees and helping them learn and advance skills offers strategic benefits to Baylor Scott & White Health in a competitive healthcare climate. Upskilling reflects our commitment to a better future for all employees.”Mark SherryRegional HR Director, Baylor Scott & White Health
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The Benefits of UpskillingHighlight: Baylor Scott & White Health
Upskilling Strategies and Resources
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Hire New Employees
Fill Open Positions
Skill Up Talent Train Current
Workforce
Create Local Talent Pipeline
Upskill and Backfill
UpskillingAssisting incumbent workers in acquiring skills to advance into middle and upper-skill jobs, particularly those in high demand for the company.
Earn & LearnProviding an individual the opportunity to gain paid experience in the field in which they are studying. • Job Shadowing• Internships• Part-time employment• Apprenticeships
What is Employer-led Upskilling?
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Annual employer workshop
Industry conversation around upskilling
Opportunity for companies to learn more about upskilling
Highlight companies’ real-life examples & success
Information on WFS resources and grants
Upskilling Workshop
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Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) is designed to provide funding assistance to qualifying employers to provide skills training to full-time, permanent employees.
The training must be necessary for employers to retain a skilled workforce, improve the skills of employees, increase the competitiveness of the employee and the employer or retain or avert layoffs of the incumbent workers trained.
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Incumbent Worker Training
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Upskilling Survey & Upskilling HeroesEmployer survey and recognition for local companies building a higher-skilled workforce and more competitive economy through upskilling strategies.
• Goal: Understand landscape of existing upskilling efforts, so we can demonstrate ROI and advocate for additional funding and support
• Recognizing businesses for contributing to upskilling & hiring local
• Prioritizes data collection of upskilling efforts in our region under the Community Workforce Plan
Learn more: wfscapitalarea.com/upskilling-survey
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35Companies completed the survey People upskilled out of poverty
1,286
*Preliminary data, subject to change upon further evaluation
13,917Total people upskilled
As of July 2021, responses from our Upskilling Survey show:
Measuring the impact of upskilling in Austin-Travis County
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