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Keep Them Learning:
Kent Keller, PHRHuman Resources Specialist
Funding Employee Development
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Learning ObjectivesOverview of existing resources and programs to
assist companies achieve incumbent and new hire objectives.
Understand the importance of a training plan – a barrier to access funding resources.
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AgendaIntroduction to MANTECIndustry PartnershipWEDnet Customized Job TrainingWorkforce Investment Board (WIB) ProgramsOrganizational Training PlanSummary
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MANTEC MissionTo assist the
manufacturers of South Central Pennsylvania to continuously and strategically strengthen their businesses.
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MANTEC VisionMANTEC will be widely recognized as the resource of
choice for manufacturers to secure professional expertise to increase their competitiveness, profitability and overall success.
MANTEC staff will utilize a team approach, leveraging the strength of its strategic partners, to achieve measurable results for client companies.
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Bottom Line FocusSince 1988, MANTEC has worked with manufacturers in the areas of:Process ImprovementISO and Quality SystemsWorkforce DevelopmentLEAN – Just in TimeEnvironmental, Health & Safety
Human ResourcesBusiness SystemsRegulatory ComplianceManagement PracticesMRP/ERP/Information Technology
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Client SuccessesThrough an independent study, clients reported the
following impact on their businesses as a direct result of undertaking projects with MANTEC (from January 2001 to December 2008)
Increased Sales $314,156,998
Retained Sales $299,483,020
Cost Savings $ 59,888,222
Unnecessary Investments Avoided $ 35,803,649
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What’s New? Business Growth Services
Strategy DevelopmentMarket DevelopmentSales DevelopmentNew Product Development
Business TransformationStrategic Energy Management Model
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Workforce Investment Board (WIB)
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Industry PartnershipBecame known as Centers of Excellence ….
Production AgricultureLong Term Care PracticePackaging OperationsRadio Frequency IdentificationManufacturing
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Center of Excellence ObjectivesLocal Research and DevelopmentTechnology TransferEntrepreneurial Development ActivitiesIncumbent Worker TrainingSustainability - Talent Development / Pipeline / School to
Career
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Center for Manufacturing Excellence
Supply Chain DevelopmentEconomic DevelopmentIncumbent Worker Training
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Contact Informationwww.paworkforce.state.pa.us
www.lancastercountywib.com
Scott SheelyExecutive DirectorLancaster County [email protected]
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WIB Specific ProgramsOn-The-Job TrainingWork ExperienceWork Opportunity Tax Credit
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On-The-Job TrainingProvides a wage subsidy for new hire training
Maximum subsidy of 50% of wages during training period.Training period based of job requirements and candidates
skills.Retention requirement for the employer.
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Work ExperienceProvide a Contract or Leased Employee a work
opportunity for about 30 hours per week for 8 to 12 weeks.WIB pays wages to contract agency and company pays $2-3
per hour for management fee.Company not required to hire employee at end of period
but there is an expectation.
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Work Opportunity CreditTax Credits are given to Company for employment of
individuals in targeted categories. Tax Credits range from $1,500 - $6,000.
Disabled PersonsEx-OffendersPersons receiving public assistanceYouth workersQualified Veterans
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Contact Informationwww.lancastercountywib.com
Scott SheelyExecutive DirectorLancaster County WIB313 W. Liberty Street, Ste 114Lancaster, PA [email protected]
www.dli.state.pa.us
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Customized Job Training GrantDepartment of Community and Economic Development
Location or expansion of companyJob creation with positions paying 150% above Fed. min wageJob training results in existing job wage increase to 150% above
Fed. min wageRetention of jobs that would be lostPromotion of partnership with educational agency and companyA labor organization upgrades skills of members
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Customized Job Training Grant Funding PrioritiesEstablish a training program in an industry with skilled
labor shortage or with growth potential.Support a private company or labor organization that is
located in a targeted area. Support a private company that plans to create 50 or
more jobs and is making a capital investment of at least $1 million. Receive support from their Local Workforce Investment Board to address a critical skill shortage.
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Contact Informationwww.newpa.com
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Guaranteed Free Training
Information Technology SkillsInformation SecurityManagement Information
SystemsNetwork AdministrationSoftware EngineeringSystems AnalysisTechnology SupportWeb Site Design and
Development
Basic Skills Business Operations Communications and Teamwork Computers Manufacturing Fundamentals
Blueprint Reading Welding, Soldering Tooling, Grinding Setup Machine Maintenance
Problem Solving Product and Process Control Quality Assurance
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GFT Company Eligibility RequirementsPA based employers (or have a significant presence in the state). Point-of-sale retail businesses, gaming establishments, training
vendors, employment agencies, government agencies, government-owned facilities, education and nonprofit entities are ineligible.
Employers with a high historical turnover rate (greater than 50%) may be declared ineligible.
Participation is limited to two years in a row and three out of the past five years.
Training must begin within five months of the grant approval letter or by the end of the fiscal year, whichever comes first. If not, the funds will be forfeited.
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GFT Funding RequirementsEarn at least 150% of the current federal minimum wage at
start of training excluding benefits (more than $10.88 an hour).
Be a permanent full-time employee and eligible to receive full-time benefits.
Be a verifiable resident of PA and employed in PA.Be a front-line employee or a first-level supervisor.Eligible training period is July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010Training from all invoices year-to-date up to maximum
allowance of $450 per employee for Basic Skills and $850 per employee for Information Technology Training
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WEDnet Partners
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Contact Informationwww.wednetpa.com
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Organizational Training Plan
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Absent PartnersCareerlinkEconomic Development CorporationChamber of CommercePennTAPComm. College / UniversitiesVocational / Technical Schools
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SummaryIndustry Partnership / Centers for ExcellenceGuaranteed Free Training (WEDnet)Customized Job TrainingTraining Plan Importance MANTEC is a resource for your business
MANTEC, Inc.227 West Market Street
PO Box 5046York, PA 17405
717-843-5054www.mantec.org
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