Engaging Industry in Uniting in Sector InitiativesNCWE Conference
October 17, 2013
Pete Bilski Ann Franz Mark Kaiser
Director of Human Resources Strategic Partnerships Manager President/CEO
Marinette Marine Northeast WI Technical College Lindquist Machine
AlliancesAlliances
23% of all northeast Wisconsin residents are employed in the manufacturing industry.
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NEW Manufacturing Alliance NEW Manufacturing Alliance
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Founded June 2006.
Over 120 members including: manufacturers, educational institutions, workforce development boards, chambers of commerce, economic development, and government entities.
18 counties in the New North.
The Vision of the NEW Manufacturing Alliance is to have Northeast Wisconsin recognized as a world leader in advanced manufacturing opportunities.
Alliance Goals:
Increasing the pipeline of manufacturing talent
Improving the image of manufacturing careers
Connecting K-16 and media
Advancing collaborative efforts that promote the health of manufacturing
www.newmfgalliance.org
DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE K-12 OUTREACH
TASK FORCE
STEERING COMMITTEE
COMMUNICATIONS TASK FORCE
EXCELLENCE IN MANUFACTURING/EDUCATION
PARTNERSHIPS AWARDS
ALL STARS
MANUFACTURING 1ST CONFERENCE
EDITORIAL BOARD
MANUFACTURING CAREER VIDEO
GAME
MANUFACTURING VITALITY STUDY
DISTRIBUTION CREATIVE/DESIGN
FOCUS GROUPS
NEWSPAPER TRADE PUBLICATIONS
PRESENTATIONS
MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT WEDC RETIRED
WORKER PROJECT
LEADERSHIP ACADEMY FOR
FRONT LINE WORKERS
HISPANIC OUTREACH PROJECT
SCHOOL OUTREACH
PLANT TOURS
MATH PROBLEMS &
VIDEOS
MIND TREKKER CAREER EXPLORATION
EVENTS
PILOT FOR FALL
NEW ERA SCHOLARSHIPS
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP
MEETING
ASHWAUBENON
ON
GREEN BAY
LITTLE CHUTE NEENAH
SHEBOYGAN
PULASKI
ELECTRO MECHANICAL PATHWAY INTERNSHIPS
JOB SHOP MANUFACTURING CAREER PATHWAY
INTRO TO MANUFACTURING CAREERS CLASS
ACADEMY JOB SHOP
PLTW SUPPORT
JOB SHOP INTRO TO MANUFACTURING CAREERS CLASS
PROJECT BASED LEARNING
JOB SHOP
FIND TALENT FOR MANUFACTURERS
JOB FAIRS WEBSITE
WARN EVENTS
LINKED IN
WEBSITE MANAGEMENT
NEW MANUFACTURING ALLIANCE ACTIVITIES FEBRUARY 2013
APPLETON
DE PERE
ACADEMY
PLTW SUPPORT
CESA 7
An Industry PerspectiveAn Industry Perspective
Why we got engaged?Why we got engaged?
Aging workforce at LMC (average age in late 40’s); lack of young adults active in the business
Single largest threat to the long-term viability of the business
Why We Stay EngagedWhy We Stay Engaged
NEW Manufacturing Alliance is having a positive impact and making a difference (strength of relationships)
Great people that are passionate about workforce development
It’s great fun!
All Stars career magazine
Manufacturing Vitality Index
Manufacturing First Expo
Connecting Job Seekers to Alliance members
Leadership Academy for Frontline Production Workers
Excellence in Mfg./K-12 Partnerships Awards
$20,000 in scholarships
Mfg-related math videos
North Coast Marine North Coast Marine Manufacturing AllianceManufacturing Alliance
Yachts & RepairYachts & Repair
Marinette MarineMarinette Marine
North Coast FactsNorth Coast Facts!! There are 15 Major International PortsThere are 15 Major International Ports
95% of U.S. Fresh Water Supply95% of U.S. Fresh Water Supply
10,900 miles of Coastline10,900 miles of Coastline
Great Lakes ports are closer to European Great Lakes ports are closer to European Markets than many Eastern and Gulf portsMarkets than many Eastern and Gulf ports
Richard Longworth / AuthorRichard Longworth / Author
When one compares When one compares the rich resources of the rich resources of the Great Lakes with the Great Lakes with that of the East Coast, that of the East Coast, West Coast or Gulf West Coast or Gulf Coast, does the name Coast, does the name of the of the “North Coast “ “North Coast “ more accurately more accurately communicate the communicate the region’s real potential? region’s real potential?
StrategiesStrategies To attract, develop and retain the workforce To attract, develop and retain the workforce
sufficient to meet the current and future needs of the sufficient to meet the current and future needs of the AllianceAlliance
Promote a positive industry imagePromote a positive industry image
Promote North Coast Marine Manufacturing industry Promote North Coast Marine Manufacturing industry through collective marketing and brand developmentthrough collective marketing and brand development
Work cooperatively to enhance and promote best Work cooperatively to enhance and promote best practices and strengthen and leverage supply chainpractices and strengthen and leverage supply chain
Why We Got EngagedWhy We Got Engaged 7 Marine Manufacturers (3,600 employees)7 Marine Manufacturers (3,600 employees) Rich manufacturing traditions—cool products-boats-yachts-Rich manufacturing traditions—cool products-boats-yachts-
shipsships Collaboration potential in recruitment, advertising, brandingCollaboration potential in recruitment, advertising, branding Best Practice innovationBest Practice innovation Research to counter US Shipbuilding skill base erosionResearch to counter US Shipbuilding skill base erosion Training / Development, two universities (NWTC, UW-Training / Development, two universities (NWTC, UW-
Marinette), Work Force Development Board, Marine Marinette), Work Force Development Board, Marine Curriculum Development for 1 year Certificate, 2 year Curriculum Development for 1 year Certificate, 2 year Associate Degree programsAssociate Degree programs
Why We Stay Engaged – Results!!Why We Stay Engaged – Results!! Web Site—target market and save advertising $Web Site—target market and save advertising $ Training / Development producing higher skill levels, already in Training / Development producing higher skill levels, already in
class, improved retention, marine focus, a response to global class, improved retention, marine focus, a response to global competitioncompetition
Positive Image—attraction/retention to NEWisconsinPositive Image—attraction/retention to NEWisconsin Drive Support Business / Partnership with vendorsDrive Support Business / Partnership with vendors Benchmark Safety, Lean Principles, Quality, Cost, Delivery and Benchmark Safety, Lean Principles, Quality, Cost, Delivery and
EfficiencyEfficiency Supply Chain pools interests, needs --- economy of scale and Supply Chain pools interests, needs --- economy of scale and
value creation value creation Entrepreneurial Spirit alive and working---stimulus from WDBEntrepreneurial Spirit alive and working---stimulus from WDB Government, Educational Community and Manufacturing Government, Educational Community and Manufacturing
partnership advancing products.partnership advancing products.
Most Importantly . . .Most Importantly . . .
Activities of the AllianceActivities of the Alliance Created two new degree programs at NWTC: Created two new degree programs at NWTC:
Associate Degree in Marine Engineering Technology Associate Degree in Marine Engineering Technology and Technical Diploma in Marine Constructionand Technical Diploma in Marine Construction
Connecting job seekers with marine manufacturers Connecting job seekers with marine manufacturers
Leverage and identify gaps in the supply chainLeverage and identify gaps in the supply chain
Co-branding North Coast at boat shows/periodicalsCo-branding North Coast at boat shows/periodicals
NWTC’s North Coast Marine Manufacturing Training NWTC’s North Coast Marine Manufacturing Training
Associate Member Vendor ExpoAssociate Member Vendor Expo
Plant tours for students and educatorsPlant tours for students and educators
Sustainability
Coming together is a beginning,
keeping together is progress,
working together is success*.
*Henry Ford
QuestionsQuestions
www.newmfgalliance.org
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