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Creating a Career-Ready Manufacturing Workforce
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November 15, 2012
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Manufacturing in Kentucky
$27 Billion or 17% of Kentucky’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by State
215,000+ Jobs for Our Families and Friends
3 Service Sector Jobs for Every Manufacturing Job
Strong and Diverse Economy in Kentucky
Represents:
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Manufacturing’s Impact on the Kentucky Economy
3 Service Sector Jobs for Every Manufacturing Job
Types of Jobs: Logistics/Transportation/Warehousing Wholesale/Retail Real Estate/Rental/Leasing Healthcare Finance/Insurance Professional/Technical/Education Services Construction Utilities Government
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Why is Kentucky an Attractive Location for Manufacturing?
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Kentucky’s Borders are Within 600 Miles of 60% of the Nation’s Population!
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“Create a career-ready manufacturing workforce and change the culture of education in Kentucky.”
KAM’s Vision for Kentucky
Manufacturing Careers Require Higher Skills
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2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Manufacturing Employment by Skill Group2003 through 2010
Sources: Chmura Economics & Analytics and Current Population Survey.
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Index 2003=100
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Current State of Affairs for Manufacturing Talent Development
ChallengesFilling the Skills Gap – Critical Need for Globally
Competitive Talent Image of Manufacturing – Not a Broadly Valued
Industry or Preferred Career Choice
Opportunities/SolutionsShort-TermLong-Term
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Challenges
Lack of Globally Competitive Talent2011 Skills Gap Report – 600,000
manufacturing jobs cannot be filled in the U.S.
Image of Manufacturing Industry viewed by many as dead or dying &
dead-end career choice
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Opportunities & Solutions
Short-TermRemediation Reduction = Increase STEM
education through Project Lead the WayEnhancing the Image of Manufacturing =
Statewide Dream It Do It Campaign
Long-TermCareer Pathways = Work/Study Programs
(Toyota’s Advanced Mfg Technician Program)Foundation for Kentucky IndustryChanging the Culture of Education = STEM in
every Elementary, Middle and High School
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KAM fully supports and hereby endorses Kentucky’s Work Ready Community Initiative!
KAM Endorsement
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“MANUFACTURING = Careers!”
KAM’s Bottom Line
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