milwaukee area workforce investment board

1. Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board Leading a New Vision for Milwaukee

2. Why a new direction and Why take on the challenge Business who want to grow, expand, locate or stay in Milwaukee can not find sufficient workforce � talent development is the regions economic asset and Milwaukee has not met the challenge Individuals want to build careers and be successful, but we have an antiquated, weak system which fails to support and value their efforts. Intense need and opportunity to more effectively compete in global economy and to address very real issues impacting Milwaukee � unemployment, poverty, under-education and economic stagnation Why a new direction and Why take on the challenge Business who want to grow, expand, locate or stay in Milwaukee can not find sufficient workforce � talent development is the regions economic asset and Milwaukee has not met the challenge Individuals want to build careers and be successful, but we have an antiquated, weak system which fails to support and value their efforts. Intense need and opportunity to more effectively compete in global economy and to address very real issues impacting Milwaukee � unemployment, poverty, under-education and economic stagnation

3. Milwaukee Area WIB Transition from County to City Mayoral appointments are completed and the new Board operating DWD asked MAWIB to submit a new plan in October to outline changes to the Governance, Operations, and Programs that was done and a revised version was submitted this month (February 08). Staff and programs interruptions have been minimal

4. Transition Team Objective: Make recommendations to the Mayor and WIB on overall policy and strategy development for Milwaukee workforce development efforts with special attention to the specific roles and responsibilities of the WIB.

5. Transition Team Members Bill Andrekopulous Alderman Ashanti Hamiliton Alderman Willie Wade Dan Bader Darnell Cole Dennis Conta John Hiller Janel Hines Melanie Holmes Doug Jansson Tina Koehn Lupe Martinez Phil Neuenfeldt Rev. Louis Sibley Carol Sample Howard Snyder Tim Sullivan Don Sykes Supervisor Willie Johnson Jr. Julia Taylor Joseph Tucker Devon Turner Wallace White Steven Xiong 24 Members 14 Members of the new WIB 24 Members 14 Members of the new WIB

6. Transition Team Committees Business Services Resource Development Economic Development Organizational Restructuring

7. Overview:� A Collaborative and Coordinated System In addition to the broad recommendations to improve the role of the WIB there are a number of on the ground efficiencies and coordination activities that require planning and partnership development. In order to initiate these improvements we have created a number of advisory groups to assist.In addition to the broad recommendations to improve the role of the WIB there are a number of on the ground efficiencies and coordination activities that require planning and partnership development. In order to initiate these improvements we have created a number of advisory groups to assist.

8. Guiding Principals All employers will be able to access appropriate and needed employees through a single system. Employers and job seekers can access opportunities for skill development through coordinated training opportunities. All job seekers will obtain employment and employment services through the Job Center system. All entry level workers will receive access to work supports that enable them to obtain and retain employment All workers who obtain employment will have the opportunity to pursue career pathways that lead to jobs that increase economic well being. The employment and training system will continually strive to become a proactive system.

9. The Workforce Investment Board Daniel Bader, Board Chair President - Bader Foundation and Chairman - Granite Microsystems Inc. Shirley Lanier, Board Vice Chair President - EnviroTech Services, LLC Donald Layden, Jr., Board Secretary/Treasurer Senior Executive Vice President - Metavante Corporation Donald Sykes, President of the Board President / CEO - Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board William Andrekopoulos, Superintendent Milwaukee Public Schools David W. Aragon, President SITE Personnel Services Inc. Sheila Cochran, Secretary / Treasurer - Chief Operating Officer Milwaukee County Labor Council, AFL-CIO B.G. (retired) Robert Cocroft, CEO Center for Veterans Issues, Ltd Darnell Cole, President Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) Lea Collins-Worachek, WDA 2 Director DWD - Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Melanie Cosgrove Holmes, Vice President and World of Work Expert - Manpower Michael Fabishak, CEO Associated General Contractors of Greater Milwaukee Willie Johnson, Jr., County Supervisor Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors John Jorgensen, Business Manager / Secretary-Treasurer Painters & Allied Trades Local 781 IUPAT, District Council No. 7 Gwendilyn Keller, Administrator - Employee Relations Astronautics Corporation of America Sheila Knox, Director Milwaukee Job Service District Youth Staff creating recommendations for new structure HIRE Center? Adult Programs looking at Bridge Programs, Career Pathways, High Growth/High Demand Industries, and restructuring One Stop Case Management deliveryYouth Staff creating recommendations for new structure HIRE Center? Adult Programs looking at Bridge Programs, Career Pathways, High Growth/High Demand Industries, and restructuring One Stop Case Management delivery

11. Core Coordinating Council This Advisory Council to the One Stop System will replace the current WIB�s Job Center Committee. It will provide ongoing input into the system�s development, monitor the effectiveness of the One-Stop network and provide advice on its continuous improvement.

12. Community & Neighborhood Council Define role and activities of CBO�s & FBO�s in workforce development Developing a coordinated strategy for serving those with multiple barriers to employment and whose needs go beyond workforce development. Building community infrastructure to coordinate economic development and address poverty.

13. Industry Sector Partnerships Sector Partnerships & Intermediary Organizations are key to meeting workforce demands. Key Sectors in Milwaukee: Manufacturing Health Care Construction Business/Financial Services Retail Hospitality

14. WIA ONE STOP SYSTEM Business Services: Central Business Services Unit (CBSU) Demand Driven Training System Economic Development Interface Job Seekers: Career Opportunity Centers Education & Training Career Pathways Community Support Services Network

15. Regional Connections WIRED M7 RWA

16. Milwaukee Area WIB Highlights Business Services Partnerships: AT&T Alro Steel Arandell Corp Associated Bank Bucyrus Int. C&D Technologies Capital Returns McDonalds / MacAllen Partnership Inc. Roundy�s Education & Training 215 individuals enrolled into education & training programs Key Partnerships: Milwaukee Area Technical College WRTP/BIG STEP

17. Milwaukee Area WIB Highlights Awarded major grant in partnership with MPS through the US Dept of Labor Two year $4.8 million dollar grant to assist MPS high school youth impacted by violence, gangs and the juvenile justice system Youth Summer Employment Program placed 600 young people in 2007 and the 2009 plan is to integrate WIA, City of Milwaukee and state funds to create 2000 youth jobs for 2008 (250-350 Year round) Chytania more information on the these programsChytania more information on the these programs

18. Next Steps Transition Team recommendations from Committees will be presented to the Mayor & WIB next month. MAWIB is presently undergoing an organizational assessment and planning for a Strategic Planning or Visioning session this spring.