HOLDING EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROVIDERS
ACCOUNTABLE
Eddie Clayton, Senior Labor Consultant, Southern
Company
Phil Johnston, Vice President of Engineering,
Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc.
Rachel Rounsaville, Workforce Development
Manager, Jacobs Engineering
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CENTRAL GULF INDUSTRIAL ALLIANCE
Our Mission
• To improve industry performance in the areas of workforce development, safety, &
productivity.
Our Vision
• To be the Center of Excellence that collaborates, cooperates, & promotes continuous
improvement in matters related to industrial construction, maintenance &
manufacturing.
Industrial Trades Training Program Review
Development of Review Tool
CGIA Workforce Development Committee – Member Organizations
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Ameriforce Industrial
Arkema, Inc.
Austal
Bechtel
Brand Scaffold Builders
Brock Group (Atlantic Scaffold)
CB&I Plant Services (Shaw)
Certified Constructors' Services, Inc
Chevron
Dunn Building Company, LLC
Evonik - Degussa
Gulf Supply Company
Hargrove
Industrial Valve
Ingalls Shipbuilding
ISC Contractors
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Jacobs
Mansfield / K2 Industrial
KBR
McAbee Construction
Performance Contractors
Ranger Environmental Services
Safway Group
Shook & Fletcher
Southern Company Services
SSAB
Tanco
Taminco
AM/NS Calvert (ThyssenKrupp)
Turner Industries Group
United Rentals / RSC Equipment
Zachry Industrial
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Industrial Trades Training Program Review
Development of Review Tool
Contractors Workforce Development Assessment (CWDA)
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The CWDA is a unique assessment tool that objectively measures a contractor’s commitment to workforce
development.
The goal of the CWDA is to make workforce development a key criterion in the prequalification & final
selection of contractors.
Website: www.nccer.org/cwda
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Industrial Trades Training Program Review
Development of Review Tool
Susan Harwood Training Grant Program
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The focus of the program is to provide training &
education for workers & employers on the recognition,
avoidance, & prevention of safety & health hazards in their
workplaces, & to inform workers of their rights &
employers of their responsibilities under the OSH Act.
The Best Practices for Development, Delivery, & Evaluation
was created in order to assist in developing, delivering, &
evaluating training for workers & employers.
Being a good training provider takes preparation, skill, &
flexibility.
Website: www.osha.gov/dte/sharwood/best-practices.html
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CGIA Endorsement Program
Two Components
Training Program Evaluation On-Site Review:
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Element One: Staffing
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Element Two: Training Facilities & The Learning Environment
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Element Three: Training Course Materials & Content
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Element Four: Safety & Housekeeping
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Element Five: Employer Engagement
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Element Six: Training & Overall Program Evaluation
Customer Satisfaction Industry Confidence Index:
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Have you hired from the program in the past two years?
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# of candidates hired in the last two years:
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For respondents who HAVE NOT hired, indicate the reason:
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For respondents who HAVE hired, rate the following (scale 1-7)
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Availability of Candidates
Quality of Candidates – Technical Skills
Quality of Candidates – Employability Skills
Responsiveness to Industry Needs
Regional Reputation
Likelihood of Engaging the Training Provider in the future
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Scoring & Results
Max Score
Gold
Silver
Bronze
On Site
60
57 or higher
54 or higher
51 or higher
Index
7.0
6.0 or higher
5.5 or higher
5.0 or higher
# Employers Hired > 5
3 or more
2 employers
1 employer
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Endorsement
Program
Results
Max Score
On Site Review
Element One.
Element Two.
Element Three.
Element Four.
Element Five.
Element Six.
Total On Site
Confidence Index
Endorsement Level
Max
8.00
13.00
16.00
6.00
5.00
12.00
60.00
7.0
BSCC
Electrical
Technology
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8.0
10.0
15.0
6.0
3.0
12.0
54.00
<5 hires
None
RSTC
BSCC
Industrial
RSTC
Welding Maintenance Welding
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8.00
10.00
10.00
2.00
4.00
12.00
46.00
4.9
None
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4.50
12.00
14.00
6.00
1.00
9.00
46.50
<5 hires
None
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8.00
12.00
15.00
6.00
3.00
11.00
55.00
5.5
Silver
FSCC
Welding
Program
FSCC
Industrial
Maintenance
JDCC
Welding
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7.00
11.00
14.00
6.00
1.00
8.50
47.50
<5 hires
None
8.00
13.00
16.00
6.00
3.00
8.50
54.50
< 5 hires
None
8.00
13.00
12.00
6.00
2.00
11.50
52.50
6.5
Bronze
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Benefits
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Hiring of qualified candidates
Providing instructors or guest instructors from industry
Providing guest speakers from industry
Providing Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
Hosting facility tours at industry locations
Providing career counseling
Providing donations
Providing supplies & equipment
Providing industry representatives for program advisory committees
Region 9 Welding & Industrial Maintenance Advisory Council
• Create to allow industry to work with each of the community colleges in one setting &
provide a consistent message from college to college for these two key programs.
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Engaging Educators
Mercedes-Benz and the West Alabama Region 3 Workforce
Development Council
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Building Exceptional Vehicles… And Careers
Automotive Technician
Industrial Mechatronics
Our offer
Candidate Profile
Learning how to handle production challenges in different Bringing your interest in cars to real life, you should fulfill the
following: You…
situations to prepare you for your future daily business
-…assemble mechanical, electronic and electric units and parts.
-…operate our cars and their running systems.
-…understand and apply our quality standards
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-…are passionate about cars and their hands-on production.
-…enjoy putting different parts and knowledge together in
assembly to get a complete car as an outcome.
Partnering History with Shelton State
Community College
August 2014
60 Students
2015 Program status
86 are employed by MBUSI on a full time basis
108 currently in classes
28 Mechatronics graduates to MBUSI Maintenance
Apprenticeship Program
Over 700 applied for 2015 classes
Aug 2013
68 students
Aug 2015 Forecast
60 Students
Jan 2012
Start 40 students
May 2011
Aug 2012
1st German Trainer
58 students
Sep 2011
Start Marketing and
Application Process
Dec 2010
Concept Discussion
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Education Partnership | 03/25/2013
≈ 4 years
Aug 2014
Expanded to
Univ. West AL
Promotion and Marketing of Mercedes Technical Apprenticeship Programs
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What is the overall model for our Technical Apprenticeship Programs?
“Quality Control”
Flexibility
College System
Curriculum
Parents and K-12
System
Open for
Industry Input
Business
Classroom Engagement
LEADERSHIP of Process
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Promote early interest
in technology (BEST Robotics)
2013
Teach soft skills
(Workplace Preparedness)
2015
Promote interest in Manufacturing jobs
(Career Coach Externships)
2015
Job opportunities
EARLY engagement with and screening of applicants
Mercedes-Benz Evolving Role in Workforce Development
2011-2013
Shelton State
Community College
2013- 2014
Addition of Univ. West
Alabama
• Promote our Lessons Learned
2014
Leadership Role in Region 3 through
West AL Works
Multiple providers
Multiple companies
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• K-12
• Dual Enrollment
Workforce Development Partners
Long Term
Short Term
Medium Term
Development
Recruiting
Retraining
- Business Community
- K-12 System
- Community College System
- Community Providers
- Career Centers
- Community Providers
*Ask for “WHAT YOU NEED” versus adapting to “WHAT is AVAILABLE”
Retention Rates (Pre/ Post Hybrid ‘Ready to Work’)
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