Technical Training Technical Training forfor Economic DevelopmentEconomic Development

The following PowerPoint presentation is based several months of research in the Emporia region. The research identified three issues related to assessment, training, and placement of people to support the manufacturing base in the region. A plan is proposed to support those regional issues.

OpportunitiesOpportunities

1. Growing Business & Industry Training Needs in Emporia

2. Industry Need Youth Interested in High-Skill Careers to Support Aging Workforce

3. Emporia Received One-Stop Status

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FY 1999 FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 2002

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Cumulative Percentage Growth in Training Funds Received in Emporia Since 1999

Source: KS Department of Commerce & Housing

Customized Training Grant Expenditures in Emporia Over Four Years: 1999-2000

$100,000

$200,000

$300,000

$400,000

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$600,000

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Source: KS Department of Commerce & Housing

Emporia One-StopEmporia One-Stop

Emporia Workforce Development Office 2002 Application (WIA 1998)

12 Mandatory PartnersCo-located at One FacilityMandatory Youth Component

ATTRACATTRAC SolutionSolution

ATTRACATTRAC is a partnership to address:

TrainingYouthOne-Stop

The Future The Future

 

Career Development for Business and Industry  

Advanced Technology TRAining Center

ATTRACATTRAC Partnership Partnership

Emporia USD 253Emporia State UniversityFlint Hills Technical CollegeEmporia Chamber of CommerceEmporia SRS Management AreaRegional Development AssociationEmporia Workforce Development Office

MissionMission

To provide world-class training

and workforce support

VisionVision

Establishment of a premiere

regional workforce

Customized Training Customized Training ProgramsPrograms

Quality Assurance Training (Six Sigma, TQM, ISO 9000:2000)

Work Ethics and Accountability Training Supervision and Management Training Technical and Maintenance Training Banking Principles and Certification ESL and Command Spanish Health and Safety Training Skilled Trades Training Team Development Computer Training Literacy Skills

CredentialingCredentialing Certificates:

– Process Control (Instrumentation Technology)

– Web Development and Internet Specialist– Computer Support Systems– Hydraulics and Pneumatics– Supervisory Management– Accounting Principles– Telecommunications– Industrial Electricity– Customer Service– Fusion Welding– ISO 9000:2000– Six Sigma

ServicesServices Assistance with upsizing and downsizing Training and retraining Pre-post assessment Career counseling Digital portfolios Career planning On-line courses Job placement Process audits Mentoring

Industry NetworkIndustry Network

Collaborative Networking Hub: Regional industries working together to solve common problems

Shared technologyJoint purchasingJoint marketingJoint contractsJoint trainingShared work

Industry BenefitsIndustry Benefits

Increased profitsEnhanced performanceLocal group of training staff Improved employee retention Increased worker productivityLocal access to quality facilityRapid response to training needsSkill portfolio for each employee Improved reading, writing, and math skills

National Certification TestingNational Certification Testing

Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)

Siemens Certification Training and Testing NATEF - Automotive Service Excellence Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS)

Certified Novell Network Administrator CISCO Networking A+ Certification Six Sigma

Training FundsTraining Funds

WIA fundsIMPACT GrantsTraining Equipment GrantThe Kansas Industrial Training The Kansas Industrial Retraining Private Business and Industry FundsHigh Performance Incentive Program

One-Stop Employer ServicesOne-Stop Employer Services

Vocational Rehabilitation’s ADA and workplace accommodation services for employers

Assistance with economic development applications Pre-screening and screening of job applicants Position description development and writing Assessment and diagnostics testing Job market services for employers Grant application assistance Apprenticeship programs Customized training Job posting

One-Stop BenefitsOne-Stop Benefits

Consolidated One-Stop ServicesHigh-Tech Training FacilityLonger Hours of OperationExpanded ServicesStaff AssistanceShared StaffChildcare

Y.E.S.Y.E.S.

The Future for Today’s Youth

Y.E.S.Y.E.S.Mission:

Provide multi-sensory career exploration opportunities for youth

Youth Career Youth Career ExplorationExploration

Virtual RealityExperiential

Cognitive

Y.E.SY.E.S..

Virtual RealityVirtual Reality

Get youth enthusiastic about careers!

Stereographic Crystal EyesPINCH ™ GlovesCubicMouse ™WorkWand ™

Y.E.SY.E.S..

Career ServicesCareer Services

Virtual Reality Career Exploration

Hands-on Career Exploration

Dialogue with Experts

Career Assessment

Career Forecasting

Lab Observations

Y.E.SY.E.S..

Kansas Patent MuseumKansas Patent MuseumSpotlighting EmporiaSpotlighting Emporia

State-wide and local patents Photos of designers History and importance of each patent Education and training of each designer Impact of patents on Kansas, Emporia and mankind

“…inspiring our children!”

Y.E.SY.E.S..

Summer CampSummer CampOne-day to one week in length

Process control and manufacturing instrumentation/hydraulics/pneumatics

Graphic & commercial arts and print technology Computers, website design, networks Nursing and paramedic Carpentry and drafting CNC machining Culinary arts Auto repair Leadership

Y.E.S.Y.E.S.

Summer Camp for YouthSummer Camp for YouthManufacturing Entrepreneur CampManufacturing Entrepreneur Camp

Manufacturing principlesAll Aspects of An Industry curriculumFrom design to manufacturing to point of sale

The focus will be on every aspect involved in designing and manufacturing a product.

“…enhance growth through entrepreneurship…”

Career Prep ServicesCareer Prep Services

Youth 16-20 who are out of education

Intensive Career Assessment Intensive Career Planning Career Training Placement

Y.E.S.Y.E.S.

Childcare ServiceChildcare Service

Childcare for those using ATTRACBabysitter and childcare coursesChildcare lab experience

Y.E.SY.E.S..

“The efforts at Emporia and Flint Hills

Technical College to consolidate and improve local training programs through the ATTRAC project fall very well into my vision for effective, dynamic workforce development statewide. It is exactly this sort of strong, innovative approach from local communities that will significantly aid economic development and allow the state of Kansas to become the leader in workforce training.”

— Lt. Governor John Moore

ATTRACATTRAC Steering Steering CommitteeCommittee

Mission

Provide ongoing promotion, evaluation,

and consultation on programs and services

ATTRAC Steering Committee

Project Consultant: Lt. Governor John Moore

Lee Alderman, President, Flint Hills Technical College

Bill Barnes, Instructor, Emporia State University

Steve Commons, Emporia City Manager

Roger Craft, President and CEO, Vektek, Inc.

Dale Davis, Chair, Kansas Chamber of Commerce & Industry Board Chair, Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce Board; Emporia City Commissioner

Janice DeBauge, Member, Kansas Board of Regents

Kent Heermann, President, Regional Development Association

John Heim, Superintendent, Emporia USD 253

Jim Kessler, Board Member, Workforce Network of Kansas

Jeanine McKenna, President & CEO, Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce

Kay Schallenkamp, President, Emporia State University

Betty Senn, Manager, Emporia Workforce Development Center

Facility ConceptFacility ConceptISO 9000:2000 CertifiedISO 9000:2000 Certified

30,000+ sq ft facilityVideoconferencing centerConference room (seating for 40-160)

Instructional rooms (seating for 40 each)

General purpose rooms (daycare, museums)

Offices/suites (director, One-Stop, ABE/ESL, private/general)

Laboratories (one dedicated to industrial repair, one to computers)

Kitchenette for catering and vending machines

This concept is provided to support business & This concept is provided to support business & industry, workforce development, and to attract industry, workforce development, and to attract new businesses and industries to Emporia and new businesses and industries to Emporia and the region.the region.

Hope is in tomorrow!Hope is in tomorrow!

Cost:Cost:

$3.5 million$3.5 million