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The Next Generation of Workforce Development Policy: Connecting Workforce and Economic Development

The Next Generation of Workforce Development Policy: Connecting Workforce and Economic Development. Martin Simon Director, Workforce and Economic Development Programs NGA Center for Best Practices Ph: 202-624-5345 E-mail: msimon@nga.org.

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The Next Generation of Workforce Development Policy: Connecting Workforce and Economic Development

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  1. The Next Generation of Workforce Development Policy:Connecting Workforce and Economic Development Martin Simon Director, Workforce and Economic Development Programs NGA Center for Best Practices Ph: 202-624-5345 E-mail: msimon@nga.org

  2. “Governors recognize that states’ long-term economic success in the 21st Century depends on their ability to create, attract and retain an educated and skilled workforce…”______________________________Governor’s Guide to Creating a 21st Century Workforce

  3. Workforce Policy Academy • Context for the Academy • Challenges Addressed • Goals for the Academy • The Academy Model • Lessons Learned

  4. A Dynamic Economy and Changing Workforce • Churning economy – every year a third of all jobs are in flux • Skill shortages – during the economic downturn skill shortages continued in many industries and still do today • Diverse workforce – new challenges and opportunities • High productivity – slow job growth • Outsourcing of jobs – puts a premium on innovation and skills

  5. Challenges in Building a Skilled Workforce • Many state workforce systems do not reflect market needs • Public education is not adequately preparing individuals for the new economy • Workers must navigate a more uncertain career path • Many low-income workers need work supports to advance • Effective governance and accountability is lacking

  6. Goals for the Workforce Academy • Connect workforce development to state economic needs • Build a stronger education pipeline to produce skilled workers • Expand opportunities for continuous learning • Enhance workers ability to manage their careers • Strengthen work supports to promote employment retention and career advancement • Strengthen governance and accountability in the workforce system

  7. The Academy Model • Competitive application process • Academy meetings • Expert faculty • Cross-state learning networks • Site visits • Implementation plan • Evaluating results

  8. Idaho Missouri Montana New Jersey Ohio Virginia Six Academy States

  9. Lessons Related to Project Goals Lesson 1: Aligning workforce and education with economic development goals requires a clear understanding of the industries in the state and a common understanding of the knowledge and skills required to compete successfully

  10. Lessons Related to Project Goals Lesson 2: Building a stronger education pipeline of skilled workers requires seamless connections between the components of the system and with the skill demands of the workplace

  11. Lessons Related to Project Goals Lesson 3: Expanding opportunities for continuous learning requires building partnerships with business and education and ensuring that individuals have the literacy skills necessary to advance

  12. Lessons Related to Project Goals Lesson 4: Building career pathways requires good information, ongoing assessment and certification of skills, and access to learning opportunities

  13. Lessons Related to Project Goals Lesson 5: Strengthening the governance of workforce programs requires meaningful outcome measures that are system-wide and tied to the economic goals of the state and communities

  14. Lessons Related to Reauthorization of Federal Workforce Legislation • Reform all related workforce and education programs in tandem • New information systems are needed by policymakers, employers and individuals • Redefine the role of the private sector • Encourage greater access to training and skill certification • Allow for flexible service delivery structures not one-size fits all • Promote cross-system measures and integrated performance information systems

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