Critical Issues: Workforce Forum Presentation
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What: The Workforce Forum | Recruiting, Training, and Retaining Top Talent Who: Coordinated by The Chamber For a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro and presented by Chapel Hill Media Group, Duke Energy, and Durham Technical Community College. When: Thursday, July 22, 2021 from 8:30-10:00am Why: Each year, local employers leave tens of thousands of dollars on the table in cash, tax credits, and in-kind support to recruit, train, and retain workers. The purpose of this forum is to help local employers know what workforce resources are available, why they matter, and how to take advantage of them. Flow: This forum will demystify the current workforce system and resources available to help local businesses, and begin the community-wide conversation on what it means and what it takes to have a local talent pipeline that meets current and projected demands. Framing: The Workforce Ecosystem and Talent Pipeline Katie Loovis, Vice President of External Affairs, The Chamber Segment 1: Recruiting Resources • Andrea Fleming, Director of Existing Industry Services, Alamance Chamber • Luca Romano, VP of Operations, AKG of America • Caraina Garris, Manager, NC Works Career Center of Orange County • Nora Spencer, Founder and CEO, Hope Renovations Segment 2: Training Resources • Beth Payne, Dean of Corporate Services, Durham Technical Community College • Roxana Shevack, HR Manager, Morinaga America Foods, Inc Segment 3: Retaining Resources • Tammy Wall, Director, Regional Partnership Workforce Development Board • Jackie Jones, Associate Director of Human Resources, Piedmont Health About the Critical Issues Series: Coordinated by the Chamber's Government Affairs Committee, the 2021 Critical Issues Series (formerly known as the Policy Series) includes ten forums and features influential guest speakers who address timely topics for Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro related to the economy, economic and workforce development, public policy, and local elections.
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Critical Issues: Workforce Forum Presentation
- 1. Welcome to the Critical Issues Series: Workforce Forum July 22, 2021
- 2. 2021 Critical Issues Series presented by: Building a smarter energy future #CHCCriticalIssues
- 3. 2021 Critical Issues Series presented by: A comprehensive community college serving Durham and Orange counties #CHCCriticalIssues
- 4. 2021 Critical Issues Series presented by: Providing local news, Tar Heel sports, events, music, and community info #CHCCriticalIssues
- 5. Making Sense of the Workforce System & the Talent Pipeline July 22, 2021
- 17. The Talent Pipeline Source: U.S. Chamber Foundation “Talent Pipeline Management Supply Chain”
- 19. Observed State
- 20. Desired State
- 24. Andrea Fleming Director, Existing Industry Services andrea@alamancechamber.com 336-228-1338
- 25. Issues Facing Alamance Businesses ▪ Talent ▪ Where to find them ▪ How quickly to onboard them ▪ How much to pay them ▪ How to keep them What is the talent pipeline?
- 26. Apprenticeship Consortium ▪ History ▪ Driven by Industry ▪ Community College
- 27. How’s it going? ▪ Graduated first cohort of 5 June ‘21 ▪ Currently have 26 apprentices ▪ 13 companies ▪ Covid-19 Impact
- 28. Lessons Learned / Shared Wisdom ▪ Partnerships ▪ Target Audiences ▪ Parents ▪ Students ▪ Schools ▪ Companies ▪ Don’t Wait ▪ Talent Puzzle
- 29. Andrea Fleming Director, Existing Industry Services andrea@alamancechamber.com 336-228-1338 www.AlamanceCAP.com
- 31. OVERVIEW Orange County Employment Services provide services to help individuals secure employment, training, or education leading to employment with the goal of self-support. Services may include individual job search, education and training, and supportive services such as child care for eligible clients. Two employment centers also exist to help with vocational needs: OrangeWorks Employment &TrainingCenter and NCWorks/Skill Development Career Center.
- 32. PROGRAMS FNS E&T Employment andTraining: The Food and Nutrition Services Employment andTraining (FNS E&T) program provides FNS recipients with supportive educational and employment related services to gain skills, training, and work experience to increase their ability to obtain regular employment that will lead to economic self-sufficiency. WIOA Adult & DislocatedWorker: TheWorkforce Innovation and OpportunityAct program pairs motivated adult and dislocated workers with an experienced career adviser who will become their partner on a journey to obtain new job skills and sustainable employment through targeted educational and career development opportunities.WIOA offers a variety of supportive services and hands-on training options. Interested individuals must apply for program participation and admission is limited based on funding. WIOA NextGen: This is a comprehensive youth employment program serving eligible teens and young adults, ages 14-24 (Orange County serves ages 16-24), who face barriers to education, training, and employment. Application and placement testing are required for program admission. Work First: Work First Family Assistance (also calledTANF) provides families with short-term training and other services to help parents with at least one child who is under 18 years old (under 19 if still in high school) become employed and move toward self-sufficiency. Families are assessed to determine their needs (education, training, day care and transportation) to obtain and maintain permanent employment.
- 33. CAREER CENTERS NCWorks Career Center/Skills Development Career Center 100 Europa Dr., Suite 101, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 GED/High School Equivalency classes DurhamTech workforce development classes Computer access for job search and resumes Partner offices forVocational Rehabilitation, NCBA/SCSEP, DWS, UNCNursing, Durham Tech and more Employer services OrangeWorks Employment andTraining Center 113-B Mayo St., Hillsborough, NC 27278 GED/High School Equivalency classes Computer access for job search and resumes OnsiteVeterans' Service Officer Hiring Event hosting for local employers On-site Cafe 113 for youth work experience
- 34. SERVICES PROVIDED Job SearchAssistance Health &WellnessAssessments Personalized Employment Planning EducationalAssistance 1:1 DurhamTech advising Resume Development Services Volunteer &Work Experience Opportunities TransportationAssistance
- 35. EMPLOYERSERVICES
- 36. Work Experience Funded throughWIOA 100% subsidized employment The purpose is for job seekers with little to no work history to gain skills Employers train to specific job duties Workman’s Compensation Insurance is covered byWIOA Support Services are offered as needed Typically aWEX is a period of 3-6 months for one placement
- 37. ONTHEJOB TRAINING (OJT) WIOA reimburses employer up to 75% of training wages (percentage given depends on the size of the business) For a period of up to 6 months Resulting in permanent placement Gives employee time to learn the necessary skills to perform the occupation Gives employer a will trained employee and an incentive to formalize a training plan.
- 38. INCUMBENT WORKER TRAINING Helps offset the cost of upskilling employees having worked 6 months or more Training should lead to a promotion Employer must contribute to the cost of training (cash payments, in-kind contributions, etc.)
- 39. FEDERAL BONDING & THEWORK OPPORTUNITY TAXCREDIT Federal Bonding Free individual fidelity bonds when hiring “at risk” individuals $5000 in coverage for the first 6 months Protects employer from acts of theft, larceny, embezzlement, et. Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Federal tax credit available for hiring individuals facing significant barriers to employment Can receive from $1200 to $9600 for each eligible employee.
- 40. Additional Employer Services Rapid response assistance Job applicant screening and qualified candidate referrals Valuable and up-to-date labor market facts and projections, such as wages Information on tax credits for hiring particular groups of workers Space to conduct job interviews Help arranging job fairs Open job orders with local, state, and national access Access to a readily available data base for resumes (ncworks.gov) Apprenticeships/Internships
- 41. CENTER CONTACT INFO NCWorks Career Center Manager-CarainaG. Edwards 100 Europa Dr. Suite 101 Chapel Hill, NC 27517 (919) 245-4335 sdcjoblink@orangecountync.g ov Facebook.com/NCWorksOrang eCounty OrangeWorks Employment and Training Center Manager-LenaAngelichio-Miller 113-B Mayo St. Hillsborough, NC 27278 (919) 245-4354 dssemploymentservices@oran gecountync.gov Facebook.com/OrangeWorksNC
- 44. durhamtech.edu Durham Technical Community College • Established in 1961, celebrating 60 years • Three campuses serving Durham and Orange Counties • Seven Guided Career Pathways with 100+ credit certificate, diploma, and degree programs and dozens of non-credit programs • Building, Engineering, and Skilled Trades • Business and Entrepreneurship • Creative and Liberal Arts • Health and Wellness • Information Technology • Human Services and Public Safety • Science and Math
- 45. durhamtech.edu Customized Training Program • Supports the economic development efforts of the State • Provides customized training assistance to eligible business and industry • Enhances the growth potential of companies • Increases the retention of existing industry • Prepares NC’s workforce with essential skills 45 Adding Value and Creating Success
- 46. NORTH CENTRAL: Central Carolina, Durham Tech, Edgecombe, Johnston, Nash, Piedmont, Vance-Granville, Wake Tech, Wilson—Sara Lloyd, Regional Director NORTHEAST: Beaufort County, College of the Albemarle, Halifax, Martin, Pitt, Roanoke Chowan—Lauren Dudley, Regional Director NORTHWEST: Caldwell, Catawba Valley, Mayland, McDowell Tech, Western Piedmont, Wilkes—Betty Silver, Regional Director PIEDMONT TRIAD: Alamance, Davidson County, Forsyth Tech, Guilford Tech, Randolph, Rockingham, Surry—Cathy Beeson, Regional Director SANDHILLS: Bladen, Fayetteville Tech, Montgomery, Richmond, Robeson, Sampson, Sandhills, Southeastern—TJ Haney, Regional Director SOUTHEAST: Brunswick, Cape Fear, Carteret, Coastal Carolina, Craven, James Sprunt, Lenoir, Pamlico, Wayne—Lynn Creech, Regional Director SOUTHWEST: Central Piedmont, Cleveland, Gaston, Mitchell, Rowan Cabarrus, South Piedmont, Stanly—Don Huneycutt, Regional Director WESTERN: Asheville Buncombe Tech, Blue Ridge, Haywood, Isothermal, Southwestern, Tri-County—Betty Silver, Regional Director Customized Training Program
- 47. durhamtech.edu North Carolina pioneered customized training for manufacturers and businesses in 1958 and continues to provide the nation’s most recognized customized training for business and industry. Course Areas • Customized job specific technical training • Leadership/Supervisor • Continuous Improvement • Safety • Quality Systems • Compliance • OEM • Computer Training Job Growth Productivity Enhancement ▪ Existing Industry/ Business upgrading skills of incumbent workers ▪ Increasing the Company’s profitability and/or productivity ▪ Training to support job titles within the company’s goal Technology Investment ▪ Existing Industry/Business installing new technology such as a new production line or equipment ▪ Capital investment ▪ Training to support job titles for company’s new technology ▪ New Industry/Business creating new jobs in NC ▪ Existing Industry/ Business expanding in NC creating new jobs ▪ Training to support the job titles in the newly created jobs Customized Training Program
- 48. durhamtech.edu Discovery of Project Identification of Timeline Design and Development of Comprehensive Training Plan Delivery of Pre- Employment Training Delivery of Post- Employment Training On-going Support From Discovery to Delivery
- 49. durhamtech.edu • Career Services - Connect with students and alumni through the College Central Network job portal, information sessions, and career fairs • Work-Based Learning and Apprenticeship - Develop your talent pipeline with work-based learning, internship, and registered apprenticeship programs • Workforce Assessment and Career Readiness Certificate - Utilize the WorkKeys® system to assess skill levels and compare with industry benchmarks • Program Advisory and Partnership Opportunities - Engage with industry- specific program areas and faculty • Small Business Center - Access small business training and technical assistance resources Beth Payne 919-536-7239 x4304 payneb@durhamtech.edu Durham Tech Resources for Employers
- 52. REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber Workforce Forum July 22, 2021
- 53. WHAT IS A WORKFORCE BOARD? ➢ A local Workforce Development Board is a group of community leaders appointed by local elected officials and charged with planning and oversight responsibilities for workforce programs and services in their area. ➢ There are 23 workforce boards in North Carolina
- 54. REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP WDB PROVIDES WORKFORCE SERVICES IN: The vision of the Regional Partnership WDB is to stimulate economic growth by providing a skilled workforce that exceeds business needs for today and tomorrow. ❖ Alamance ❖ Montgomery ❖ Moore ❖ Orange ❖ and Randolph Counties
- 55. WORKFORCE GRANTS AND INCENTIVES PROVIDED BY LOCAL WORKFORCE BOARDS ❖Incumbent Worker Training ❖On-the-Job Training ❖Federal Bonding ❖Work Opportunity Tax Credit
- 56. INCUMBENT WORKER TRAINING ❖Train on new machinery ❖Upskill your current workforce ❖Create jobs ❖Streamline business processes
- 57. EMPLOYEE ELIGIBILITY: Employees who are eligible for IWT grants are those who: ➢ Are at least 18 years of age and a paid employee of your business ➢ Meet the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requirements for an employer-employee relationship ➢ Have consistently worked for your business for six months or more ➢ Are U.S. citizens, or non-citizens permitted to work in the U.S.
- 58. BUSINESSES ELIGIBLE FOR INCUMBENT WORKER TRAINING To be eligible to apply for IWT, a business must be: ➢ A North Carolina business in operation within the state for 12 months or more ➢ Current on all federal, state and local obligations ➢ Financially viable
- 59. ON-THE-JOB TRAINING ➢ On-the-Job Training (OJT) helps businesses offset training costs while filling skilled positions and creating new job opportunities. ➢ Employers receive assistance with recruiting talent, while creating a viable pathway for unemployed workers.
- 60. OJT PROGRAM BENEFITS Program Benefits ➢ • Save time and money while minimizing new hire risk ➢ • Provide valuable skills and experience to jobseekers, that are specific to your business or industry ➢ • Previously unemployed or underemployed employees earn wages while gaining valuable occupational skills
- 61. OTHER RESOURCES Federal Bonding – for employers considering hiring high risk workers protects employers against theft or dishonesty Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)- federal tax credit available to employers who hire individuals from eligible target groups who are qualified for positions but face significant barriers to employment.
- 62. REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP WDB BUSINESS SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Glenda Morrow: Serving Alamance, Orange and Randolph Counties Phone: 336-570-6800 (office) 336-212-4357 (mobile) Email: gmorrow@regionalcs.org Vacant: Serving Montgomery, Moore and Randolph Counties Phone: 336-629-5141
- 63. QUESTIONS? Tammy Wall, Director twall@regionalcs.org 336-629-5141 (office) 336-707-4682 (mobile)