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Riding the Waves of Change: Leading Strategies for a Diverse Economy NCWE Conference

Riding the Waves of Change: Leading Strategies for a Diverse Economy NCWE Conference October 23, 2012 Long Beach, CA. Innovative Business and Education Partnerships are Leading Change in Talent Development Peggy Walton, Senior Director, Workforce Readiness, Corporate Voices

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Riding the Waves of Change: Leading Strategies for a Diverse Economy NCWE Conference

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  1. Riding the Waves of Change:Leading Strategies for a Diverse Economy NCWE Conference October 23, 2012 Long Beach, CA

  2. Innovative Business and Education Partnershipsare Leading Change in Talent Development Peggy Walton, Senior Director, Workforce Readiness, Corporate Voices Cherie Phipps, Director, Education, Western Association of Food Chains

  3. Corporate Voices for Working Familiescorporatevoices.org

  4. SKILLSHARE DIY-U Edupunks O L L E G E KHANACADEMY MacArthur Foundation Re-Imaging Learning in 21st Century saylor.orgFREE EDUCATION UNBOUND

  5. Help Wanted Anthony Carnevale Georgetown University Center for Education and The Workplace $772B x .65 = $501.8B

  6. Lifelong Learning is Vital for Economic Vitality and Competitiveness 93% of mid-level positions require at least an Associates degree SKILLS GAP 38% of Americans possess at least an Associates degree

  7. Aging Population

  8. Labor Force Growth

  9. Best Practice Companies are Creating Innovative Partnerships with Ed Providers

  10. Employer Practices that Support Lifelong Learning

  11. Multiple Business Drivers

  12. Micro Business Case Studies 12

  13. Cherie Phipps WAFC Education Director

  14. Food Industry Management Program ~ established 1958 Leadership Development • 14 week Intensive semester Jan.– April • Audience: High potential managers selected & supported by company • USC admission criteria – AA degree or higher • 35 participants annually • Tuition awarded by WAFC Food Industry Executive Program ~ established 1974 Critical Issues for Leaders • Four day intensive session held on campus • Audience: Executives/Senior Level Managers • No eligibility requirement – Open to all • Twice annually ~ March & September • Program fee paid by company or individual

  15. Retail Management Certificate Program ~ established 2000 Education Depth to Enhance Career Growth • 10 college courses (community college) • No eligibility requirement • OPEN to all – Entry level to Sr. Management • Multiple Formats: on campus, online, company satellite locations • Self paced – spread it out or accelerate • Most affordable tuition - $144 per class • Cash honorarium awarded by WAFC • to eligible partner companies

  16. Retail Management Certificate Program ~ established 2000 • Available • Accessible • Affordable • Transferrable • Over 160 Participating Community Colleges & Satellites • Online Nationwide

  17. Retail Management Certificate Program ~ established 2000 WAFC 10-course curriculum • Accounting/Bookkeeping • Business Math • Computer Skills • Communication/Oral • Business Writing • Introduction to Management • Human Relations/Leadership • Introduction to Marketing • Human Resources Management • Retail Management/Mdsg.

  18. Retail Competency Model WAFC curriculum linked to core competencies for managerial success • Retail Management/Mdsg. • Human Resources Mgmt. • Introduction to Marketing • Human Relations/Leadership • Introduction to Management • Accounting/Bookkeeping • Business Math • Computer Skills • Communication/Oral • Business Writing Retail Competency Model --U.S. Dept. of Labor

  19. Some of the Companies InvolvedNational/Regional/Independent • Albertsons LLC • Albertsons Supervalu • Assoc. Foods (Independents & Company stores) • Bristol Farms • Costco • Haggen/TOP Foods • Kroger • Food 4 Less • Fred Meyer • Fry’s • QFC • Ralphs • Smiths • Northgate Markets • Pro’s Ranch Markets • PW Markets • Raleys • Safeway & Vons • SaveMart(& Lucky/Food Maxx) • Smart & Final/Smart Co. • Sprouts • Stater Bros. Markets • Unified Grocers (Indep. Retailers in multiple states) • WinCo

  20. Retail Management Certificate – a business imperative • Compete more effectively • More capable, high performing workforce • Prepare the next generation of leaders • Fills succession pipeline with competent, career-minded workers • Strong link between education & promotion

  21. Retail Management Graduates

  22. Stats about Grads… • 57% complete the certificate within 2 years

  23. RMC fosters Emerging Leaders Career Advancement & Increased Pay

  24. What appeals MOST to students/graduates? • Career/Education Growth • Earning the WAFC/Company Certificate • Recognition from upper management • College credit & opportunity to continue college education. • Opportunities: “I will advance more quickly now. • Top responses: • “The courses relate to real work situations.” • “I am more professional in my career.” • “I have greater confidence and strategic vision that will help my company.” • 97 % strongly encourage others to enroll

  25. Sea change is coming

  26. Read the Council’s statement “Building Blocks for Change” and add your name to the growing list of individuals who want to forward a more comprehensive vision for career readiness.CareerReadyNow.org

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