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Advancing Manufacturing Excellence in Northeast WI

Uniting industry champions for workforce development, training, and collaboration in marine manufacturing. Promoting North Coast Marine Manufacturing through innovative programs and partnerships. Discover opportunities at NEW Manufacturing Alliance conference.

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Advancing Manufacturing Excellence in Northeast WI

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  1. Engaging Industry in Uniting in Sector Initiatives NCWE Conference October 17, 2013 Pete BilskiAnn FranzMark Kaiser Director of Human Resources Strategic Partnerships Manager President/CEO Marinette Marine Northeast WI Technical College Lindquist Machine

  2. Alliances

  3. 23% of all northeast Wisconsin residents are employed in the manufacturing industry.

  4. Identify Industry Champions

  5. How Committed are You?

  6. If You Build It . . .

  7. Someone has to mow the grass!

  8. 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. NEW Manufacturing Alliance

  9. 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

  10. An Industry Perspective 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

  11. Why 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!

  12. 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

  13. North Coast Marine Manufacturing Alliance

  14. Yachts & Repair

  15. Marinette Marine

  16. North Coast Facts! • There are 15 Major International Ports • 95% of U.S. Fresh Water Supply • 10,900 miles of Coastline • Great Lakes ports are closer to European Markets than many Eastern and Gulf ports

  17. Richard Longworth / Author • When one compares the rich resources of the Great Lakes with that of the East Coast, West Coast or Gulf Coast, does the name of the “North Coast “ more accurately communicate the region’s real potential?

  18. Strategies • To attract, develop and retain the workforce sufficient to meet the current and future needs of the Alliance • Promote a positive industry image • Promote North Coast Marine Manufacturing industry through collective marketing and brand development • Work cooperatively to enhance and promote best practices and strengthen and leverage supply chain

  19. Why We Got Engaged • 7 Marine Manufacturers (3,600 employees) • Rich manufacturing traditions—cool products-boats-yachts-ships • Collaboration potential in recruitment, advertising, branding • Best Practice innovation • Research to counter US Shipbuilding skill base erosion • Training / Development, two universities (NWTC, UW-Marinette), Work Force Development Board, Marine Curriculum Development for 1 year Certificate, 2 year Associate Degree programs

  20. Why We Stay Engaged – Results!! • Web Site—target market and save advertising $ • Training / Development producing higher skill levels, already in class, improved retention, marine focus, a response to global competition • Positive Image—attraction/retention to NEWisconsin • Drive Support Business / Partnership with vendors • Benchmark Safety, Lean Principles, Quality, Cost, Delivery and Efficiency • Supply Chain pools interests, needs --- economy of scale and value creation • Entrepreneurial Spirit alive and working---stimulus from WDB • Government, Educational Community and Manufacturing partnership advancing products.

  21. Most Importantly . . .

  22. Activities of the Alliance • Created two new degree programs at NWTC: Associate Degree in Marine Engineering Technology and Technical Diploma in Marine Construction • Connecting job seekers with marine manufacturers • Leverage and identify gaps in the supply chain • Co-branding North Coast at boat shows/periodicals • NWTC’s North Coast Marine Manufacturing Training • Associate Member Vendor Expo • Plant tours for students and educators

  23. Sustainability

  24. Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, working together is success*. *Henry Ford

  25. Questions www.newmfgalliance.org www.northcoastmma.org ann.franz@nwtc.edu

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