Nicholas D’Antonio
National Network Manager Dream It. Do It.
Manufacturing Stackable Credentials Working Group
June 6th, 2013
Nicholas D’Antonio
New Jersey Public School Graduate
Education and Workforce Development non-profit Affiliate
Institute Mission
To research and support manufacturing excellence,
innovation, and talent; and deliver solutions to keep
manufacturers in America globally competitive.
The Manufacturing Institute is the authority on
the attraction, qualification, and development
of world-class manufacturing talent.
 Authority
 Attraction
 Qualification
 Development
Authority
Attraction
Qualification
Development
Why manufacturing?
Why
Manufacturing?
Highest Multiplier Effect of Any Sector
For every $1.00 spent in manufacturing,
another $1.48 is added to the economy
Manufacturing Drives Productivity Growth
160
150
140
130
120
110
100
Manufacturing Excluding Computers and Electronic Products
Source(s): U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and MAPI
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
90
1998
Productivity Growth Index (1990=100)
170
Service Sector
12
Average Compensation in Dollars
per Full-Time Equivalent Worker, 2011
Manufacturing Jobs Offer Greater
Compensation
$90,000
$80,000
$70,000
$60,000
$50,000
$40,000
$30,000
$20,000
$10,000
$0
Manufacturing
Non-Manufacturing
Wages and Salaries
Source(s): U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and MAPI
Benefits
13
Why manufacturing?
Challenges
There are fewer manufacturing education programs.
There are fewer students pursuing manufacturing careers.
Make Your Future Happen
The Dream It. Do It. Network is the grassroots
authority on influencing the perception of
manufacturing careers by leveraging strategic
partnerships to attract and recruit a qualified
manufacturing workforce.
2005
2009
2013
Prospective
2016
What it is…
Modern
Manufacturing
Brand
What it is…
National
Partnerships
What it is…
Robust
Support Network
Network Success…
Nebraska
Member Since: 2007
Leadership: Manufacturers
(Nebraska Advanced
Manufacturing Coalition)
 Manufacturing Dream Team
 Partnership with University of
Nebraska
 Area Director Leadership Model
Network Success…
Wisconsin
Member Since: 2012
Leadership: Educators
(Wisconsin Technical College System)
 Addy Award Winning Website
 Thriving Ambassadors Program
 Launched Schools2Skills
Network Success…
Connecticut
Member Since: 2009
Leadership: Workforce Development Organization
(Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology)
 Leader in Credentialing
 Manufacturing Mania Conference
 The Young Manufacturers
Summer Academy
Annual Subscription Model
Annual Subscription Fee of $5,000
Subscription Benefits:
• access to dual track technical assistance (new members and multi-year
members)
• invitation to attend results-oriented annual Dream It. Do It.
Collaborative Learning Conference
• access to the MI and NAM national platform to influence the public
perception and close the skills gap facing the manufacturing industry
• access to national Dream It. Do It. brand and marketing materials
• opportunities to lower annual fee as much as $2,000 through the
Dream It. Do It. Incentive Program (DDIP)
Annual Subscription Model
Subscription Benefits Continued:
• access to the Quick Start Guide and Orientation Package
• participation in bi-monthly network webinars featuring experts in
fields such as funding, sustainability, student and employer
engagement
• access to national partnerships, including renowned youth
development programs, industry networks and collaborations, and
innovative education programs
Values of Credentialing
 Lower recruiting costs
 Lower entry-level training
costs
 Improved employee
retention
 Improved opportunities for
advancement
 Improved employee
engagement and input
 Lower relocation costs
 Improved workplace safety
How to Become Involved…?
 Talk to your local
manufacturers!
• Find out what types of
employees they need
 Review Your Curriculum
 Look at the Gaps and
Align
• The Institute Can Help!
Strive For the M-List
Improve Manufacturing for New Jersey
Contact Information
Nicholas D’Antonio
National Network Manager- Dream It. Do It.
The Manufacturing Institute
E-mail: ndantonio@nam.org
www.themanufacturinginstitute.org
@TheMfgInstitute