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Collaborating for a Stronger Workforce Development Initiative

Join hands to enhance economic development, workforce training, and community growth through strategic collaborations. Explore diverse activities and unique programs promoting education, entrepreneurship, and inclusivity to address evolving industry demands.

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Collaborating for a Stronger Workforce Development Initiative

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  1. “Workforce Development”: All of our Business!

  2. Why collaborate? • Common customers • To be Responsive to Business Community & Demand Driven • Leverage Resources • Serve on each Others Boards, Advisory Groups, etc. • Common Vision & Missions

  3. Vision & Mission… • “Aid in the region’s economic viability and development through labor responsive, proactive workforce development services…” • “..be the leading-edge educational solution for workforce, community, and innovation…” • “…supporting community and workforce development with business, industry, and community partnerships…” • “…leads a dynamic, efficient and integrated workforce development system that promotes economic development and community growth…”

  4. How Collaborate? Common Activities: • Training and education referrals including WIA, NEGs, Trade & NAFTA • Industry Sector Grant Activity in Health Care, Green Jobs, Precision Machining and Early Childhood Educators • See Hand-out -- $2.3M in community college investments! • Partners in youth initiatives (MCAS, Summer Jobs) • Coordination with financial aid, e.g. Pell Grants, Educational Rewards Program • Participation in Career, College Fairs, Re-Entry Job Fair • Entrepreneurial Programs including SBA and SCORE • Technical assistance related to Individuals with Disabilities (SNAP & WIG Grants) • Coordination with ABE/ESL programs (Career Center special orientations/referrals) • WorkKeys Assessments Piloted at Centers

  5. How Collaborate? Unique Activities: FutureWorks & STCC: • Community College as Landlord • Community outreach via college radio station • Host Student Interns CareerPoint & HCC: • Co-Author of original charter application • Adult Learning Center at Center (all ‘learners’ go through CP orientation & curriculums have workforce component built in) • Trainers provide workshops for HCC DTA Jump Start program • On-going collaboration of the Multi-Modal center to open this summer • Collaborating on the City’s new High Performance IT Center

  6. Challenges: • Differing Performance Standards • Meeting Aggregate Employer Demand – WCTF/Business-driven Partnerships Great Vehicles to do this! • Meeting non-traditional learner “real-time” needs (scheduling, times, etc.) • Reconciling internal community college “credit vs. non-credit” demands

  7. Keys to Success • Individual Institutional Relationships • Presidents to Faculty / Directors to “Direct Service” staff • Credit & Non-Credit / WIB & OSCCs • Learn Each Others Business Practices & Develop Solutions Together where Barriers Exist

  8. Looking Forward • Continued Industry Sector Partnerships • Capacity-building efforts (ala work in health care) • Improved Alignment & Career Pathways: Vocational Technical to Community Colleges (ala precision machining) • Capitalizing on WIA Re-authorization Opportunities • Exploring more OSCC-CC interconnectivity • Shared Staff Professional Development Needs

  9. Questions? • Contact: Christine Abramowitz, Hampden County REB, 413-755-1358 or christine@rebhc.org for more information and/or Community College contacts

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