STRATEGYBroad Based Collaboration between Economic and Workforce Development in the Manufacturing Sector.

Coconino Connection for Advanced Manufacturing Sector Excellence

•Identify STEM impact within Advanced Manufacturing

•Participate in the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce Manufacturing Roundtables

•Identify Emerging Manufacturers •Innovation Summit

RE-BRANDDirectly impacting the emerging

workforce by developing a new vision

ACTION Developing strong ties with individual employers across the Coconino Advanced Manufacturing Sector.

OPTIMIZEIdentifying and addressing workforce needs

across the Manufacturing Sector

•Convening Partner in Advanced Manufacturing and BioScience Sector Team

•Addressing Cross Sector Training Needs •Customizing Industry Specific Training•Incorporating ACA Sector Strategy Initiatives

•Re-Branding Advanced Manufacturing as a Career Option for Youth

•Upscaling the Image of Advanced Manufacturing Careers

•Strengthen the Youth Workforce Pipeline•Long Term Sustainable Educational Plans

•Investment in ‘Capacity Building’ through Core Lab Partnership

•On-the-Job Training and Internships to Enhance Experience

•Attainment of Industry Requisite Skills through College Certifications

Youth Involvement: Workshops, Internships, Ambassadors, and Classroom Involvement

Individuals Received TrainingAdvanced Manufacturing Companies: Including

Emerging, BioScience, and Traditional ManufacturesCommunity PartnersTraining Opportunities with Multiple Manufacturers Additional Training Opportunities though Individual

Advanced Manufacturing CompaniesCore Lab Development PartnershipDegrees, Credentials, and CertificatesOn-the-Job Trainings Internships, Youth and AdultsTrain the Trainers Certifications

OUTCOMES BY THE NUMBERS

The Coconino County Career Center, in partnership with established and emerging premier manufacturing employers, has created the Coconino Collaboration for Advanced Manufacturing Sector Excellence to support the success of manufacturers with a special emphasis on green and sustainable practices. This focus will align with the Governors Sector Strategy Initiative and promote their targeted Northern Arizona strategy on Advanced and BioScience Manufacturing. The development of this grant and the opportunities and services provided through it will help to grow aninfrastructure of interventions to address the identified problem of an under-supported manufacturing workforce.

The Coconino Collaboration will adapt and adopt high tech manufacturing curriculum to provide training for unemployed and incumbent workers in manufacturing jobs with partner employers. Training will include both an academic component and hands-on application of technical skills through creation of a Manufacturing Simulation Lab. The Simulation Lab will be used to train workers and assist parents in understanding the value ofadvanced manufacturing as a potential career path for their families, our future workforce.

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Local manufacturers came together to attend fifteen (15) training programs throughout the sector. Combined trainings offered the benefit of pooled resources and valuable networking.

The Innovation Summit brought together local entrepreneurs and policy makers for open dialogue, learning, and discussion - turning today’s ideas into tomorrow’s entrepreneurial breakthroughs. In addition, 200+ students and educators attended from around Northern Arizona for a fun and energetic workshop highlighting entrepreneurship as a career opportunity.

Two manufacturing certificates were offered by the Coconino Community College with the tuition for 36 students being funded by the Coconino Career Center. These courses are stepping stones for many wanting to move into the manufacturing arena giving them skills and technical language to begin a new career.

TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

STEM education and the importance of manufacturing and bioscience careers was highlighted though the many educational pieces of this grant. From Flagstaff being named the first STEM Community to classroom involvement to Flagstaff community leadership, the grant offered opportunities to grow and develop the many areas of STEM.

MANUFACTURING ROUNDTABLESWith a focus on non-duplication, the Coconino Career Center joined the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce in their established Manufacturing Roundtables. Workforce issues, growth opportunities, and new developments could be highlighted and discussed through this established working group.

The Career Expo highlighted today’s manufacturing environment and showcased Flagstaff’s manufacturing impact which is seen worldwide. Local companies showcased new technologies, from saving lives with ballistic armor, heart valves and rice crop yield increases, to enriching lives with pet foods, recycled paper products, and the fun of eating an ice cream cone. These manufacturers offered youth, parents, and the community a glimpse into today’s manufacturing.

FORWARD FOCUS CAREER EXPO

“I want to thank the Coconino County Career Center for hosting the Future Focus Manufacturing Career Expo and showing the great possibilities in STEM fields that are open to the youth in our community”

Ann Kirkpatrick, US Congressional Representative

INNOVATION SUMMIT AND MONSTER YOUTH WORKSHOP

COMMUNITY COLLEGE CERTIFICATES

Specialized pathways to career development were provided to unemployed and newly employed staff, as well as incumbent workers. These trainings included Six Sigma, OSHA, Lean Practices, and even a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.

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SPECIALIZED TRAININGS

“This is great, I just discovered that I have the wrong people in areas of our offices. I can see where they would be a better fit and how to work better with them.”

Michael Zervas, Mountain Heart

“The trainings were highly impressive!”Sheena Sharp, IML Containers

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The Coconino Connection for Advanced Manufacturing Sector Excellence Grant

has been instrumental in allowing the Coconino Career Center to develop strong

partnerships with premier Advanced Manufacturing and BioScience employers. These

partnerships have developed into ongoing conversations to address local workforce

needs, opportunities for educational development, and the community’s perception

of what manufacturing is today.

Highlights of selected partnerships are shared on the following pages. Included

are examples and support of incumbent training that leads to career growth by

matching manufacturers with a qualified workforce.

PARTNERSHIPS

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. . . . Nestle Purina PetCare Company . . . . Nestle Purina Petcare Company in Flagstaff manufacturers pet food. •Participation in the Career Expo engaging attendees in the many

opportunities available in Advanced Manufacturing•Support provided for workshops including Excel, Project, Team Leader

Training, OSHA, DOT Hazardous Materials & HACCP Assessments•Summer internships for three local youth•Incumbent participation in the College manufacturing certificate courses•Highlighted in Advanced Manufacturing Video targeted at youth engagement

. . . . SenesTech, Inc. . . . . Manufacturing a bait that is currently being applied for the control of rodents in both agricultural and urban settings. •On-the-Job training to fill newly created position for NAU Graduate•Specialized equipment to increase production by eight times•True Colors training for entire management team•Support for industry specific trainings including hazardous waste,

dangerous goods shipping, and OSHA 10 & 30 •Internship placement that resulted in a full time hire

. . . . Joy Cone Company . . . . . Produces wide range of ice cream cones for the food service industry.•Incumbent participation in the Coconino Community College

manufacturing certificate course•Youth internship with emphasis on using Solid Works and engineering

principles on a real time project•First Aid Training for in house trainer•Participation in the Career Expo engaging attendees in the unique

opportunities available in Advanced Manufacturing

. . . . Prent Thermoforming . . . . . Comprehensive design and production of thermoform packaging.•True Colors training for entire staff of 100+ employees•HR Certification to ensure current hiring practices•Specialized training including HVAC, Dealing with Difficult People, and

Critical Discussions for Managers •Incumbent participation in the Coconino Community College

manufacturing certificate course

. . . . Machine Solutions . . . . . The leader in design and manufacture of equipment for catheter balloon and stent devices.•On-the-Job training for two positions in engineering and trade marketing•On-site specialized training for implementation of the Kizan method

project management•Internship opportunity that resulted in a full time hire•Support for industry specific trainings including GIbbs CAM training and Exhibitor training

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. . . . TGen North . . . . . Leader in development and focus on diagnostic, analytic, forensic, and epidemiologies important to medicine, public health and biodefense.•Two internship opportunities that resulted in full time hires•SharePoint training for all staff, including administrative and technical•Youth internship to help develop career goals for high school students•True Colors Workshop to develop more focused teamwork•Participation in the Career Expo engaging attendees in the unique

opportunities available in Advanced Manufacturing •Specialized equipment to maximize development of product samples

. . . . W.L. Gore . . . . . A uniquely inventive, technology-driven enterprise focused on discovery and product innovation. •Communication with recruiters about workforce and training needs•Incumbent participation in the Coconino Community College

Applied Manufacturing certificate course•Partnership to support development of the local Youth Talent Pipeline

. . . . Electric Torque Machines Inc. . . . . Electrical motors, generators and equipment manufacturing industry.•Solid Works training for all staff members•Specialized magnetic training to for product development•Consulting with Career Center to develop workforce dynamics•Opportunities to attend workshops with other local manufacturers to

develop supervisory skills, lean manufacturing, and teamwork

. . . . IML Containers . . . . . Innovative plastic packaging process specializing in the ‘in-mold- labeling’ of plastic containers for the dairy products industry.•Lean Manufacturing Principles training •Leadership Communication workshop•Getting Started as a New Supervisor training to develop internal

candidates to fill leadership roles

Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology

NACET fosters growth and economic vitality, creating high-quality jobs for the region through a hands on business incubation program.•Partner in developing a Core Lab, serving as a training site and a

hands on learning platform•Provided Lunch and Learn focused on the value of internships•Infusion Soft training for all staff and clients•Sector development through Youth STEM Career emphasis•Support for outreach and connections through the White House

Business Council American Competitiveness Series: Manufacturing

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. . . . First Flight LLC . . . . . Providing and producing aeronautical programs to deliver excitement-driven, awareness building education that is aligned with STEM initiatives.•Solid Works development to complete data structure documents•Website Training to complete strong and focused website•Technical Spec sheets completion•Youth Job Fair participation to encourage STEM studies and careers

. . . . Local Alternatives . . . . . Food manufacturing creating all-natural, wholesome and vegetarian protein products that are sourced locally ensuring consistent quality of ingredients. •Principles of Lean Manufacturing Training for all staff•Participation at Career Expo highlighting emerging manufacturing•Specialized training specific to food industry manufacturing•Certifications for all staff to meet all State guidelines

. . . . ATC Materials . . . . . Small materials development company with a broad range of expertise to develop materials based solutions for a range of applications. •Specialized training in ITAR government requirements•Participation at Career Expo highlighting Advanced Manufacturing in an

emerging manufacturing company•Certification for shipments of armor, protection and specialty materials

. . . . Planet Rider . . . . . Pioneering a new class of human-electric hybrid vehicle. Advanced new technologies with the first proof of concept prototype chassis is underway.•Emerging technologies training in 3-D Printing and usage•Supported two internships engaging Northern Arizona University Mechanical

Engineering students •Participation at Career Expo highlighting green, energy efficient, emerging

transportation technology•Highlighted in Advanced Manufacturing Video targeted at youth engagement

. . . . Mother Road Brewery . . . . . •Participation at Career Expo highlighting varied opportunities in the

manufacturing and bioscience sector.

EMERGING ADVANCED MANUFACTURING As manufacturing moves from traditional manufacturing (labor-intensive) to advanced manufacturing (information-technology-based processes) these growing enterprises are targeting new, cutting-edge methods and are changing the look of today’s manufacturing opportunities.

. . . . Volcano Ukulele . . . . . •Participation at Career Expo highlighting growth of local manufacturing.

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. . . . Novakinetics . . . . . Creative engineering with quality craftsmanship of composite aircraft parts in addition to ongoing development of new technologies.•Highlighted in Advanced Manufacturing Video targeted at youth pipeline

YOUTH RE-BRANDING If we want to attract today’s youth to manufacturing careers, we need to change their perceptions about what the manufacturing industry is like by showing them what great career opportunities exist in the sector.

“This means reacquainting youth with the process of designing and building products from an early age – and then providing the creative freedom to build

those things on their terms.” Derek Singleton, ERP Analyst for Software Advice The Coconino County Career Center is working to change that perception with a strong focus on strengthening workforce services and a re-branding initiative with a focus on youth. There are exciting careers available through our local manufacturers, but many young people simply haven’t been exposed to manufacturing plants to discover that these environments are clean, innovative, and high tech. They are not aware that promising, well paying manufacturing jobs are available with rewarding career potential.

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The youth re-branding campaign was launched with a new branding banner featuring a ‘Make a Difference’ theme. This theme is the foundation piece for youth looking at careers that will allow them to make a difference from their communities to others across the world. Included in this campaign are three videos that share with youth the opportunities that await them in Advanced Manufacturing!

Twenty youth and 17 businesses partnered to give the students a chance to explore careers available with manufacturers. The Coconino Career Center provided internships that allowed on-the-job learning experiences and an assigned a Career Coach who worked with the youth and training supervisor to ensure they acquired the skills to obtain and keep rewarding careers. To create a sustainable, long-term program, the Coconino Career Center partnered with Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce Skills for Success program, CAVIAT, and Flagstaff School Districts to enhance the in-school presentations given by local employers across diverse sectors.

Creating a youth pipeline with a strong STEM focus has begun to develop as the Coconino Career Center partners with NACET to grow their Core Lab facilities. This opens an opportunity for youth and parents to explore areas of manufacturing that includes bioscience or may even include entrepreneurship in manufacturing as a future employment option.

The Forward Focus Career Expo highlighted 20 local employers and community partners and was attended by over 200 people. Advanced Manufacturers united with youth, parents,

job seekers, and educators to upscale the

manufacturing image and to show how manufacturing can be a pipeline to success. Working together to raise awareness that today’s manufacturing environment is innovative, high tech, and an amazing career opportunity to explore. The new face of manufacturing presents opportunities for creativity, ingenuity, and a chance to make a difference in our community, our country, and throughout the world.

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Flagstaff business and government leadership have actively and financially supported science-based learning and economic development. Flagstaff is a STEM City. With enhanced business-school-community coordination, Flagstaff will achieve its true capacity for education greatness, economic success and community vitality.

www.flagstaffstemcity.com

Aeronautics to bioscience, ballistics to robotics, S.T.E.M. in Flagstaff is all about the

hands-on aspect of learning. Students across Northern Arizona are beginning a new way of learning: concepts, creation, and then the final development. To see, what was once a dream, become a reality, this is the start of our new

generation of learners, and soon

to be our leaders.

S.T. E.M.

The Robotics Challenge at Northland Preparatory Academy, challenged students in

STEM focused learning.

Students from Sinagua Middle School MIT-e Class spend time learning hands-on at the

NACET Core Lab and First Flight.

FLAGSTAFFSTEMCITY

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CURRENT HIGHLIGHTS

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COCONINO COUNTYCAREER CENTER110 E. Cherry AveFlagstaff, AZ 86001-4627

Equal opportunity employer program. Auxiliary aids and services available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Welcome to the Coconino County Career Center! Whether you are an employer looking for quality employees or a career seeker starting a job search, the Coconino County Career Center is the place for you. Programs offered in the Center are top notch and designed with both employers and job seekers in mind.

Come and visit our Center today and explore the possibilities!

Toll Free: 1-877-358-6714 Local: (928) 679-7400 Fax: (928) 679-7419 TDD Number: 928-679-7131

Physical Location: Health & Community Services Building 2625 N. King St. Flagstaff, AZ 86004 Mailing Address: 110 E. Cherry Ave. Flagstaff, AZ 86001

This publication has been created by the Coconino Career Center as an informational overview of the Coconino Connection for Advanced Manufacturing Sector Excellence Grant. Publication created and grant management by Cindy Wilson CWDP, Coconino County Career Center.

This initiative is sponsored by the Federal Department of Labor to support the success of Advanced Manufacturers. Final report will be submitted to the WIA section , AZ Department of Economic Security and the Arizona Commerce Authority. It will also be available on the Coconino County Career Center web site.