Our first focus has been on the core or basic skills that cut across all sectors in manufacturing. These core or basic skills are:

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1 The evolution to the Skills Certification System began with a 2-year development of the Advanced Manufacturing Competency Model, announced in May This model, built by manufacturers, for manufacturers, is essentially a roadmap of the skills needed by workers entering and then advancing in careers across the manufacturing economy. Our first focus has been on the core or basic skills that cut across all sectors in manufacturing. These core or basic skills are: opersonal Effectiveness Skills for example, will prospective employees show up on time, ready for work obasic Academic Requirements for example, will prospective employees have the basic math and reading skills needed ogeneral Workplace Competencies for example, can the prospective employees work in teams oindustry-wide Technical Competencies for example, will prospective employees understand the basics of manufacturing (WORKFORCE, RESEARCH & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 03/01/12) Ref. WRED-5, Page 1 of 14

2 These are the 4 tiers of skills and competencies needed for entry-level workers across all sectors in manufacturing. In other words, a worker who has achieved these skills is prepared for entry-level work in careers ranging from aerospace to computers, metal fabrication to food processing, pharmaceutical to transportation and logistics. From an education and workforce development perspective, it is important to note that the first 3 tiers are needed across all sectors of our economy. (WORKFORCE, RESEARCH & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 03/01/12) Ref. WRED-5, Page 2 of 14

3 So over the past year, The Manufacturing Institute has worked with key certification partners who are the world market leaders in skills certification programs that align with these four tiers of skill requirements. This collaborative effort resulted in an organization of the certification programs, and the credentials they offer, into a system of stackable credentials that can be awarded in post-secondary education. othe foundational competencies in the first 3 tiers are grounded in ACT s National Career Readiness Certificate. othe credentials aligned to manufacturing-wide technical skill requirements are AWS s Certified Welder, MSSC s Certified Production Technician, and NIMS Machining and Metalforming certifications. ofinally, SME s Engineering Technologist certification caps our entry-level skills system. These are the postsecondary credentials that have real value in the manufacturing workplace: ofor workers who need to improve their skills; ofor workers whose jobs may be at risk, or workers who have lost a job and need to return to the workforce; ofor individuals coming out of the military; and, ofor people moving out of welfare and into work. An investment in workforce training that leads to specific credentials produces both a sense of accomplishment and merit for workers, and substantiates for manufacturers that the person has the skills to succeed in the workplace. (WORKFORCE, RESEARCH & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 03/01/12) Ref. WRED-5, Page 3 of 14

4 The Skills Certification System, and the career pathways in manufacturing that it supports, also align to education pathways in secondary and postsecondary education. Integrating the skills certifications into those education pathways implies that they should become part of degree programs of study, so that a worker can progressively pursue stackable credentials and bank credits, engaging in a lifetime of learning. This upwardly mobile ladder directly demonstrates how learning is a continuum throughout a worker s life as more competencies are acquired and documented with a recognized credential. Credentials gained through the Skills Certification System will strengthen an individual s ability to be mobile in the workforce, compete for higher-level jobs, and move to in-demand careers by: oproviding skills and competencies recognized industry-wide; and oproviding career pathways clearly mapped to educational pathways tied to credentials preferred by employers in multiple sectors. This system gives each individual a pathto succeed, the skillsto compete, and the opportunity to win. (WORKFORCE, RESEARCH & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 03/01/12) Ref. WRED-5, Page 4 of 14

5 ALIGNING STEM EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND CAREER PATHWAYS For the Aerospace & Defense Industry EDUCATION PATHWAY CERTIFICATION PATHWAY CAREER PATHWAY BACHELOR OF SCIENCE / ENGINEERING DISCIPLINE (Potential path not currently articulated) Wichita State University, Edmonds CC, Brevard CC. Embry Riddle University, Miami Dade College, Purdue University Aerospace Engineer SME Manufacturing Engineer SME Manufacturing Technologist AWS Certified Welding Engineer MSSC Maintenance Awareness; Safety NIMS Level 1, Bench work and Layout National Career Readiness Certificate Aerospace Engineer ( ) Manufacturing Engineer ( ) Manufacturing Technologist ( ) Plant Engineer $51k - $79k ( ) ($24/hr-$38/hr) ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED STEM/SCIENCE 70 Credit Hours/ Two Years Full Time 22 Courses: Aeronautical Science; Aviation Maintenance Technician Day Curriculum Space-TEC Technician AWS Certified Welding Inspector FAA Airframe & Power plant Certification MSSC Maintenance Awareness; Safety NIMS Level 1, Bench work and Layout National Career Readiness Certificate Industrial Engineering Technician ( ) Aero Engineering Technician ( ) Airframe, Power Plant Mechanic ( ) $23k - $39K ( ) ($11/hr-$19/hr) STEM DIPLOMA PROGRAM 41 Credit Hours/ One Year Full Time 14 Courses Day Curriculum AWS Certified Welder MSSC Maintenance Awareness; Safety NIAR Certification-Wichita State U. NIMS Level 1, Bench work and Layout National Career Readiness Certificate Aircraft Assembler ( ) Assistant Maintenance Worker $17k - $27K ( ) ($8/hr-$13/hr) STEM CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Machine Operator/Aviation Maintenance 12 Credit Hours/6 months NIMS Level 1, Bench work and Layout National Career Readiness Certificate Operator Maintenance Helper 4 Courses $17k - $27k ( ) ($8/hr-$13/hr) Applied STEM (High School) Dual Enrollment - Career Academy Youth Development Programs National Career Readiness Certificate Personal Effectiveness * Academic Competencies Workplace Competencies Out of School/Low Skill Youth/Adults WIA/Career Centers ESL/VESL - GED/ABE Bridge and Foundation Programs Skilled Adults Retraining/Lay Offs Continuing Education Company Specific Apprenticeship (WORKFORCE, RESEARCH & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 03/01/12) Ref. WRED-5, Page 5 of 14

6 SKILLS CERTIFICATION SYSTEM PARTNERS ACT The Skills Certification System is grounded on the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC). The NCRC, issued by ACT, is a portable, evidence-based credential that measures essential workplace skills and is a reliable predictor of workplace success. This credential is used across all sectors of the economy and measures basic skills needed for all work ready candidates. Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC) The Manufacturing Skill Standards Council s (MSSC) Certified Production Technician (CPT) certifications verify the student or worker has mastered essential Production modules in Safety, Quality Practices & Measurement, Manufacturing Processes & Production, and Maintenance Awareness. National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Skills in the metalworking industry are validated through the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) machining and metalforming certifications. The certifications are earned through secondary, postsecondary, and work-based curricula that include both hands-on performance and theory tests. 52 NIMS credentials allow employers to hone their credentialing requirements and choose only those certifications that are applicable to the needs of the company. January 9, 2012 (WORKFORCE, RESEARCH & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 03/01/12) Ref. WRED-5, Page 6 of 14

7 SKILLS CERTIFICATION SYSTEM PARTNERS American Welding Society (AWS) The American Welding Society s (AWS) Certified Welder Certifications are acquired in postsecondary education. The Certified Welder program uses performance-based testing to validate procedures used in the structural steel, petroleum pipelines, sheet metal and chemical refining industries. Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) For advanced industry-wide technical skills, the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) offers two certifications. The Certified Manufacturing Technologist is focused on the fundamentals of manufacturing and may be acquired through a baccalaureate program or a combination of four years academic and work experience. The Certified Manufacturing Engineer is focused on applied and advanced manufacturing knowledge and may be acquired through a combination of eight years of work experience and manufacturing or engineering education. International Society of Automation (ISA) ISA is a leading, global, nonprofit organization that is setting the standard for automation by helping over 30,000 worldwide members and other professionals solve difficult technical problems, while enhancing their leadership and personal career capabilities. ISA adds their Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) and Certified Automation Professional (CAP) certification programs to the SCS. January 9, 2012 (WORKFORCE, RESEARCH & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 03/01/12) Ref. WRED-5, Page 7 of 14

8 SKILLS CERTIFICATION SYSTEM PARTNERS Packaging Machinery Manufacturing Institute (PMMI) PMMI is a trade association with more than 500 member companies that manufacture packaging and packagingrelated converting machinery, commercially-available packaging machinery components, containers and materials in the United States and Canada. The PMMI Mechatronics Certificate Programs are grouped in the four key areas identified as relevant to Mechatronics: mechanical, electrical, controls, computer science. National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) NCCER is recognized as one of the premier workforce development organizations for the construction and maintenance industry with nearly 700 accredited training organizations and over 350 accredited assessment centers. The NCCER system measures the technical competencies in over 55 craft areas from the entry to management level within the construction and maintenance industry. Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International (FMA) FMA's Precision Sheet Metal Operator Certification (PSMO) is the metal fabricating industry's only comprehensive exam designed to assess a candidate's knowledge of fundamental precision sheet metal operations. Fabrication processes covered in the exam include shearing, sawing, press brake, January 9, 2012 (WORKFORCE, RESEARCH & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 03/01/12) Ref. WRED-5, Page 8 of 14

9 SKILLS CERTIFICATION SYSTEM PARTNERS turret punch press, laser cutting, and mechanical finishing. International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) The IFPS is the only organization that provides comprehensive technical certification offerings for all professionals in the fluid power and motion control industry. Sixteen different certifications are currently offered with three certifications in development, the Fluid Power Electronic Controls Mobile/Industrial and the IFPS Mechatronics Certification. These certifications cover diverse job descriptions within the industry including mechanic, technician, specialist and engineer. Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) MSSC Certified Logistics Technician Certification (CLT) is the first ever industry-recognized national certification for the core technical skills of front-line workers (entry level through first line of supervision) involved in the handling and distribution of materials throughout the supply chain and logistics industry. MSSC is also part of the NAM-Endorsed system under Production. American Society of Transportation and Logistics (ASTL) ASTL's mission is to facilitate education and certification in the fields of transportation, logistics, and supply chain management. ASTL's membership is dedicated to continuing education and committed to raising the professional January 9, 2012 (WORKFORCE, RESEARCH & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 03/01/12) Ref. WRED-5, Page 9 of 14

10 SKILLS CERTIFICATION SYSTEM PARTNERS standards in the industry. ASTL provides globally recognized credentials: the Professional Designation in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (PLS) and the Certified in Transportation and Logistics (CTL) designation. Association for Operations Management (APICS) APICS certifications are the standard of professional excellence in supply chain and operations management. The APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) designation demonstrates knowledge and skills in global operations production and inventory activities. The APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) designation demonstrates professional mastery and understanding of the end-to-end supply chain. January 9, 2012 (WORKFORCE, RESEARCH & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 03/01/12) Ref. WRED-5, Page 10 of 14

11 Fast-Track Training for Manufacturing Jobs Key Principles Fast-Tracked, For-Credit Career Training The fast-track route, using chunked curriculum, will allow individuals to gain postsecondary credentials with immediate value in the workplace. Industry Credentials with Value in the Workplace This model ensures students can choose to move to employment and continue their studies and their accumulation of industry-recognized credentials and credit on the road to a degree. Pathways to Advancement and Degrees The hiring employers will emphasize the importance of workers continuing to achieve their educational goals while they are working to help them advance within their career pathway. In a just-released study by The Manufacturing Institute, over 80% of manufacturers report they cannot find people to fill their skilled production jobs. As a result, there are over half-a-million manufacturing jobs open right now. Responding to this talent crisis, and the need to create jobs in this country, The Manufacturing Institute worked with the President s Jobs Council to tailor the national manufacturing certification system into a nationally replicable fast-track solution to deliver JUST IN TIME TALENT to small manufacturers. This accelerated program allows individuals to earn college credit and national industry certifications in 16 weeks, preparing them for immediate employment in high-quality manufacturing jobs and giving them a solid foundation to advance in higher education and careers. This initiative, called RIGHT SKILLS NOW, is an acceleration of the NAM Endorsed Manufacturing Skills Certification System, which includes nationally portable, industry-recognized certifications that are combined with for-credit education programs. These education pathways are directly aligned to career pathways in manufacturing, so students progressing through the programs earn college credit towards a degree, a national certification with labor market value, and the hands-on technical experience to be successful on the job from day 1. RIGHT SKILLS NOW fast-tracks and focuses career training in core employability and technical skills by chunking relevant curriculum that leads to interim credentials in critical machining skills. While the initial model focuses on machining skills, for which there is immediate demand, the program can accelerate skills development in other foundational skills areas for advanced manufacturing like production or welding. RIGHT SKILLS NOW is now being deployed at two Minnesota colleges, Dunwoody College of Technology and South Central Community College. Other partners include ACT, the certifying body for the National Career Readiness Certificate the foundational credential in the Skills Certification System and the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS), the certifying body for the series of machining and metalworking credentials in the System. This accelerated program is delivering for employers and individuals the RIGHT SKILLS NOW. (WORKFORCE, RESEARCH & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 03/01/12) Ref. WRED-5, Page 11 of 14

12 U.S. manufacturing is strong, leading our nation s economic recovery. Economic activity in manufacturing expanded in July 2011 for the 24 th consecutive month. Critical to the success of manufacturers is access to a skilled, educated workforce. Manufacturers need people with the Right Skills Now Careers in advanced manufacturing are highquality, middle class jobs, and today s manufacturing employees earn higher wages and receive more generous benefits than other working Americans. On June 8, 2011, President Obama announced key steps towards building the educated and skilled workforce U.S. manufacturers need to successfully compete in the 21st century economy. Responding to President Obama s call for employers and community colleges to work together to connect students with jobs, The Manufacturing Institute and the National Association of Manufacturers announced the goal of credentialing 500,000 workers with skills certifications aligned to manufacturers hiring needs, with the Manufacturing Skills Certification System as a national solution. CONTEXT Access to talented individuals with a high-quality education and advanced skills is critical to manufacturers capacity for innovation and business success. In recent studies, companies report they cannot find individuals with the skills required for today s advanced manufacturing workplaces. And this challenge will only grow as the demographics of our workforce drive Boomer retirements and replacement requirements. The technology infusion and high productivity that dominate the advanced manufacturing landscape demand a smart, safe, and sustainable manufacturing workforce. This requires individuals with professionalism, applied science, technology, math, and engineering skills, as well as a holistic knowledge of manufacturing principles, which enable them to advance with the evolution of new business processes. The Manufacturing Institute responded by creating the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)- Endorsed Manufacturing Skills Certification System to directly address the deficits in manufacturing education and training, which are limiting the pool of qualified candidates for high-quality manufacturing jobs. The NAM-Endorsed Manufacturing Skills Certification System is a system of stackable credentials applicable to all sectors in the manufacturing industry. These nationally portable, industry-recognized credentials validate the skills and competencies needed to be productive and successful in entrylevel positions in any manufacturing environment, and can be learned and earned in secondary and postsecondary education. The credentialing partners that comprise the Skills Certification System are ACT, the American Welding Society, the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council, the National Institute of Metalworking Skills, and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. The Skills Certification System is the benchmark standardized assessment of the critical workplace traits and occupational skills an individual needs to operate in the advanced manufacturing workplace driven by productivity and flexibility. It confirms both technical and non-technical skills, assuring that an individual has both the book smarts and the street smarts to function in a high-paced manufacturing environment. The result is a professional technical manufacturing workforce with valuable industry credentials, making companies more innovative, more competitive, and more marketable, and providing students and transitioning workers with both educational and career pathways to employment and advancement. Implementation of the NAM-Endorsed Manufacturing Skills Certification System has proceeded with great success. Recently, however, as manufacturing leads the economy out of recession and jobs become available, many small manufacturers have immediate needs for skilled workers, particularly in the machining and metalworking fields. (WORKFORCE, RESEARCH & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 03/01/12) Ref. WRED-5, Page 12 of 14

13 Pathways to Employment Overview T H E N AT I O N A L A S S O C I AT I O N O F M A N U FA C T U R E R S E N D O R S E D Skills Certification System Producing a High-Performance Manufacturing Workforce institute.nam.org The NAM-Endorsed Manufacturing Skills Certification System credentials have real value in the manufacturing workplace: >> For individuals seeking valuable careers in manufacturing; >> For workers who need to improve their skills to advance to higher level positions; >> For workers whose jobs may be at risk, or workers who have lost a job and need to return to the workforce; >> For individuals coming out of the military; and, >> For people moving out of welfare and into work. National use and impact The NAM-Endorsed Manufacturing Skills Certification System is currently being deployed in community colleges across the country. Four pilot projects in Ohio, North Carolina, Texas, and Washington State have set a national precedent for the deployment of the program in all 50 states. As of September 2010, a total of 25 states have been in strategic planning for deployment of the NAM-Endorsed Manufacturing Skills Certification System. More than ever before, business innovation is a strategic imperative. A highly skilled and educated workforce is the most critical element for innovation success, and countries with high-performance workforces are more competitive in the complex global marketplace. The reality threatening U.S. global competitiveness is that U.S. manufacturing executives consistently cite difficulties in finding high-quality talent. These skills shortages pervade all stages of manufacturing from engineering to skilled production. For a current update on activities in your state, please contact institute@nam.org. T H E N AT I O N A L A S S O C I AT I O N O F M A N U FA C T U R E R S E N D O R S E D Skills Certification System Producing a High-Performance Manufacturing Workforce institute.nam.org Manufacturers can no longer afford to wait. It is time to educate and train the next generation of manufacturing talent. (WORKFORCE, RESEARCH & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 03/01/12) Ref. WRED-5, Page 13 of 14

14 The Challenges The NAM-Endorsed Manufacturing Skills Certification System Demographics: We face a graying workforce coupled with a shrinking pipeline. >> Nearly 30% of our nation s youth drop out of high school; 7,000 drop out every day. >> Boomers will be retiring by 2011 as the number of workers ages will increase by 83%. >> Jobs in advanced manufacturing increasingly require some form of postsecondary education, but only 18% of ninth graders go on to graduate from high school and receive an associates degree in 3 years or a bachelors degree in 6 years. Technological advances in modern manufacturing require more advanced skill sets. >> Today s innovation-based manufacturing requires a technical workforce with better applied science and math skills, team building, and problem solving, as well as a holistic knowledge of manufacturing principles that enables them to advance with the evolution of new business processes. Major deficits in our education system hamper U.S. competitiveness on the world stage: our global competitors continue to surpass our educational system in producing a high-volume, highquality technical workforce. >> Too few high school graduates are ready for college or ready for work, and even fewer are versed in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. >> Test scores show that the United States trails in both math and science against students in advanced economies such as Germany, Japan, and the United Kingdom, and in developing economies such as those in Hungary and Poland. The NAM-Endorsed Manufacturing Skills Certification System is a system of stackable credentials applicable to all sectors in the manufacturing industry. These nationally portable, industryrecognized credentials validate the skills and competencies needed to be productive and successful in entry-level positions in any manufacturing environment. The credentialing partners that comprise the Skills Certification System are ACT, the American Welding Society, the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council, the National Institute of Metalworking Skills, and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. The NAM-Endorsed Manufacturing Skills Certification System includes both technical and non-technical skills, ensuring that individuals have both the personal and professional skills necessary for advanced manufacturing. The skills sets, based on the industrydeveloped Advanced Manufacturing Competency Model, include four tiers of manufacturing competencies: Personal effectiveness Will they show up on time, ready for work, and be able to work in teams? Essential academic skills in reading, writing, math, and using and locating information Can they communicate effectively and interpret key instructions? Core manufacturing competencies Do they understand the basics of safety, quality assurance and continuous improvement, or lean? Key technical skills for the production line, welding, machining and metalforming or CNC Do they have high-tech skills consistent with the product line s needs and basic technology skills related to manufacturing processes? The Solution A renaissance in manufacturing education, including: >> Competency-based, customized education and training for the manufacturing workforce; >> Technology-infused, more industry-relevant education; >> Increased access to post-secondary degrees and industry-recognized credentials; and, >> Clear career pathways aligned to competencybased education and certification programs. Plastics & Rubber Metal Fabrication Computer & Electronics Chemical Paper, Wood, & Printing Automation Construction Aerospace rkplace Compete III. Workplace Competencies Competencies Competencies Academic II. II. Transportation & Logistics Energy IV. Industry-wide Technical Competencies I. Personal Effectiveness Competencies Motor Vehicles Pharmaceutical & Medical Machinery Food Processing Automotive Skills for Manufacturing The certifications are aligned to secondary and postsecondary programs of study, giving students the basic education along with the industry-relevant training they need for entry-level employment, advancement, or to pursue a degree. (WORKFORCE, RESEARCH & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 03/01/12) Ref. WRED-5, Page 14 of 14