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Air Force Materiel Command Community Liaison Program

Education Work Force Development…is your Community Partnering and Prepared?

Jim Leftwich

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Air Force Materiel Command Headquartered at Wright-Patterson the

command conducts: Research & development Test & evaluation Acquisition management services and logistics

support necessary to keep Air Force weapon systems ready for war

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Community Liaison Program 40 community leaders representing each of 10

communities where AFMC has installations or a major organization

Meets twice annually to: Hear updates on important AFMC and Air Force

issues Share information with the AFMC commander Brainstorm ideas of mutual benefit across the

command

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Community Liaison ProgramThe five CLP subgroups that reflect AFMC’s and AF’s 5 priorities are: Acquisition reform and community support Telling the AFMC story Recapitalization Energy use and conservation Education and workforce development

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Workforce At Wright-Patterson:

30% of the current workforce hold STEM related positions

Projected STEM job growth over the next five years is 180 jobs per year

Average civilian attrition is 700-1,000 every year 60% of the workforce is retirement eligible

Translation: 7,800 people are currently eligible to retire

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Current AFMC Workforce

Before 1945 1946-1964 1965-1980 After 19810%5%

10%15%20%25%30%35%40%45%50%

Workforce Demographics

Birth Year

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The Challenge Support the AF in attracting and retaining

top talent with STEM background AF can’t do it alone Must start early to prepare a pool of talent to

draw from Connect AF leaders to community

programs designed to meet the challenge

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Inspiring the next GenerationSparking interest in STEM education at Arnold AFB

Janice Bowling

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Inspiring the Next Generation

“I encourage you to seek, find, and exploit opportunities to make today’s students

tomorrow’s ‘Legends of AEDC.’” Minds in Motion

Spark

Read across America

In the schools…

…or at AEDC

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Evening at Arnold• Targeting math and

science educators from local counties

• Enjoyed a twilight tour of AEDC and dinner in test facility

• Giving back & strengthening bond with local educators

• Two events in 2010 inspiring 81 educators

Motivating teachers to inspire their students

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SPARK• Elementary level (3rd-5th)• Short tour of supersonic wind tunnel• Fun, hands-on scientific demos about

basics of flight• Aimed at generating interest in math

and science at early age• Eight tours in 2010 inspiring 349

students and teachers.

Aspiring to spark minds into motion

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Minds in Motion• All 8th grade students in Franklin and

Coffee counties• Promotes STEM-based educational

paths and careers• Aimed at developing future technical

work force (public or private sectors)• Eight tours in 2010 inspiring 1,126

students and teachers

Aspiring to keep minds in motion

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Inspiring the next generation 15 additional education-centered tours, 488 students -- high school

classes, ROTC and Engineer for a Day Focus is on five surrounding counties, but help anyone who asks Local civic and professional organizations lend labor and funds

when available. 2010 Impact: 1,707 students, 193 teachers Supported by 81 scientists/ engineers and 207 volunteers Program funded by center FY 07-10 Center received funds from DoD’s National Defense Education

Program in late FY10. Funds pending for FY11, and FY12 funding uncertain.

AEDC prime contactor, ATA has been carrying lion’s share of work load until AF can hire NDEP manager.