Wind Turbine Manufacturing Competency Model
Clipper Windpower is a California-based wind turbine manufacturer and wind project developer. Using the ETA-sponsored Advanced Manufacturing Competency Model as a foundation, Clipper developed this framework of competencies for wind turbine manufacturing.
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01/21/10 11:35AM
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State Policy Resources for Supporting Adults’ Postsecondary Success
In early November 2009, the National College Transition Network hosted the Policy Forum “Shifting Adult Education Policies to Support Postsecondary Success.” The Forum explored policy changes being pursued by six Midwestern states (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin) to create pathways to postsecondary education and family-sustaining careers (“middle-skill” and high-skill occupations) for low-income working adults. These states are part of the Joyce Foundation’s “Shifting Gears” initiative, which was launched in 2006 to promote regional economic growth by improving the education and skills training of the workforce. Shifting Gears grew out of the recognition that many adults lack the skills and postsecondary credentials necessary to obtain the new jobs emerging in the wake of the decline of traditional Midwestern industrial and manufacturing sectors. The initiative is helping these states implement significant, systemic policy changes to institutionalize innovation in adult education, workforce development, and postsecondary education programs and to strengthen the connections among these various programs. Click here for other related resources:
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11/20/09 01:13PM
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Chicagoland Green Collar Jobs Initiative Releases Green Collar Workforce Publication
“Building a Green Collar Workforce in Chicagoland,” a new report by the Chicagoland Green Collar Jobs Initiative, points to the job creation potential of green collar jobs in the Chicago region. It highlights the numerous policy opportunities – including climate legislation, additional resources for environmental programs, and changes to environmental standards – that may help spur the development of new green collar jobs throughout Chicagoland. The report also explores the specific green occupations most likely to experience significant growth in the Chicago region. To view a related Webinar on Chicagoland, go to: http://www.workforce3one.org/view/web105/info
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10/30/09 02:27PM
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New York City Green Collar Jobs Roadmap
The Center for American progress has released a new resource entitled “New York City Green Collar Jobs Roadmap.” The Roadmap is a product of the Green Collar Jobs Roundtable, which was convened by Urban Agenda. The Roundtable was a participatory effort of over 170 job-training organizations, community-based programs, businesses, and labor unions that compiled data on green jobs and workforce development best practices while developing more than 30 recommendations for achieving the shared vision of a more sustainable, prosperous, and just New York City. The Roadmap includes recommendations related to green economic development, talent engagement and development, job creation, employer engagement, and partner collaboration.
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10/30/09 01:14PM
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Goods Movement Resource Manual from the National Association of Regional Councils
The National Association of Regional Councils, in partnership with transportation cluster association partners, has released a new resource entitled “Building Planning Capacity Between Public and Private Sector Partners in the Freight Industry: A Resource Manual.” The objective of the Manual is to develop the planning capacity of freight stakeholders in both the public and private sectors, and to create more effective and efficient regional level freight-specific infrastructure planning. The manual explores the relationship among goods movement, regional business and workforce, economic development, agriculture, the environment, and public health, and highlights the need for a high degree of coordination among multiple modes of transportation crossing multiple jurisdictions. In collaboration with the Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Community of Practice, the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) has worked with education, business, and industry leaders to develop a comprehensive competency model for transportation. The model is designed to evolve along with changing skill requirements. The community of practice members have committed to working with industry partners to keep the model current. Click here for access to the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics competency model.
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10/30/09 12:58PM
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New Publication on Career Pathway Models and Programs
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for a Competitive Workforce (ICW) and the National Career Pathways Network (NCPN) have released a joint publication, Thriving in Challenging Times: Connecting Education to Economic Development Through Career Pathways. This resource highlights successful career pathway models that create relevant, challenging learning environments for students and are designed to increase American employers' access to highly-skilled, qualified workers. Thriving in Challenging Times profiles 17 local and two statewide career pathways programs in multiple industry sectors, documenting the challenges, strategies, results, and business engagement each partnership has experienced.
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10/27/09 02:30PM
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The Workforce Strategy Center Releases New Report on Education Strategies for Disadvantaged Youth and Young Adults
The Workforce Strategy Center’s recent report, “Employers, Low-Income Young Adults, and Postsecondary Credentials: A Practical Typology for Business, Education, and Community Leaders,” highlights programs in 14 communities that are successfully addressing the challenge of providing disadvantaged youth and young adults with the technical and postsecondary education that may qualify them for skilled positions. Programs discussed in the report meet the following four basic criteria: Getting low-income youth and young adults postsecondary credentials that will allow them to enter and advance in career track employment. Working with employers in industry sectors important to the region’s economy. Maximizing employer roles and commitment. Demonstrating portability, scalability, and replicability. Programs discussed are based on a variety of models, including community-based organization models, community and technical college models, employer models, industry sector models, and social enterprise models.
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10/27/09 02:18PM
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New Tools and Resources for “Adult Education for Work” Programs
Jobs for the Future’s (JFF) Workforce and Education Policy Group, a partnership between JFF and the Workforce Development Strategy Group of the National Center on Education and the Economy (NCEE), has released a series of four publications on adult education trends, promising practices, and opportunities. These papers seek to advance Adult Education for Work programs and strategies that help low-skilled adults obtain the skills necessary for workplace competitiveness, thereby enhancing the competitiveness of U.S. firms. http://www.jff.org/publications/workforce
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10/19/09 11:01AM
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Iowa Leverages Social Networking Media to Launch Career Hub
The Iowa Coalition for Innovation and Growth has launched the Iowa Career Hub on the Facebook social networking platform. The Iowa Career Hub is designed to raise awareness about career pathways and related academic opportunities among Iowans of all ages. Through the Career Hub, Iowans can access organizations in both the public and private sectors to learn more about career opportunities and planning.
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10/05/09 12:48PM
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Workforce Solutions 2009 Update
Since 2008, The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) has disseminated 541 solutions through the Workforce3One innovative solutions project developed under the Community-Based Job Training Grants and High Growth Job Training Initiative. This flyer provides information on the 2009 Updates to these solutions.
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09/30/09 04:00PM
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National Manufacturing Institute Funds Pilot Programs
With a recent $1.5 million grant from the Gates Foundation, the National Manufacturing Institute (NMI) is funding four manufacturing pilot projects. Four community colleges from states across the U.S. have been chosen to test a national project designed to provide industry-recognized credentials to prepare students for advanced manufacturing careers. The grant funds will focus on low-income young adults and transitioning workers. Project partners include ACT, the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council, the American Welding Society, the National Institute of Metalworking Skills and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. Other Related Resource: Competency Model for Advanced Manufacturing at http://www.careeronestop.org/competencymodel/pyramid.aspx?HG=Y
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08/31/09 01:23PM
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Harrisburg Area Community College’s Targeted Retraining for Dislocated Workers Program
Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) has recently begun its Targeted Retraining for Dislocated Workers (TRDW) program. This special initiative provides targeted short- and long-term training to dislocated workers in Central Pennsylvania. As part of the initiative, HACC will waive the application fee and tuition for courses taken now through December 2011 for eligible applicants.
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05/08/09 01:10PM
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Silicon Valley Solar Industry-Driven Regional Collaborative
The Silicon Valley Industry Driven Regional Collaborative is a strategic regional response to meet the need for a skilled workforce in photovoltaic solar system design and installation. This article describes the partnership among a WIB five community colleges and industry to design and deliver the training and a paid internship that leads to certification. The article also includes a link to a wealth of support materials available on line.
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04/29/09 09:11AM
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Map Your Career
Publication highlighting career pathways in Construction, Healthcare, Information Technology, Manufacturing and Life Sciences in the Seattle-King County area (Washington)
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01/09/09 08:00AM
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On-Line "Tutorials" to Assist in the Building of Competency Models and Career Ladder/Lattice
The Employment and Training Administration has released two on-line "tutorials" designed to assist the workforce community in building competency models and career ladder/lattices. The enhanced Competency Model Tool enables user to customize national industry competency model frameworks to reflect the specific workforce needs of regional economies. The Career Ladder/Lattice Tool enables user to build career ladders on the foundation of an industry competency model and generates a graphic that illustrates the progression and advancement potential among jobs. These interactive tools let strategic partners build, save, and download materials that assist business, educators, and workforce professionals in identifying the skills and critical developmental experiences individuals should acquire to progress successfully through 21st century careers. To view a webinar on these two new tools, go to: http://www.workforce3one.org/view/5813/info
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10/24/08 02:04PM
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Energy/Generation, Transmission and Distribution Competency Model
The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) has collaborated with industry leaders to develop a comprehensive competency model framework for the Generation, Transmission and Distribution sector of the Energy Industry. The model is designed to evolve along with changing skill requirements. This model is the fifth industry competency model developed by ETA and industry partners. The other industry models developed to date are: Advanced Manufacturing; Financial Services; Hospitality/Hotel and Lodging; and Retail Industries. A link to the all of the competency models can be found at the following website: http://www.careeronestop.org/COMPETENCYMODEL/pyramid.aspx?nrg=Y Related Resources: Career Voyages on Energy Careers http://www.careervoyages.gov/indemandmagazine-energy.cfmInDemand Magazine - Energyhttp://www.careervoyages.gov/indemandmagazine-energy.cfm
