
Accelerate MT Workforce Solutions in Manufacturing
In the realm of manufacturing, Accelerate MT is at the forefront of exploring rapid training and workforce development solutions. Through initiatives like the Blackstone LaunchPad and Women's Entrepreneurship & Leadership Lab, they aim to empower individuals with the skills necessary to thrive in various sectors, from healthcare to tech. With a focus on non-credit training and job readiness, they collaborate with colleges and strive to make training more accessible. Their statewide priorities range from healthcare certifications to apprenticeship pathways in construction. By facilitating funding for course development and marketing, Accelerate MT ensures the growth of skilled professionals in the manufacturing industry.
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Accelerate MT Exploring Workforce Solutions in Manufacturing March 16, 2023 John.Freer@mso.umt.edu Michael.Braun@umontana.edu
Accelerate MT Overview Workforce Development Rapid Training (JSR, AIM HIGHER, Salesforce Admin.) Economic Development Entrepreneurship Blackstone LaunchPad AMRII (EDA) Women's Entrepreneurship & Leadership Lab (W.E.L.L.), Native Women Launch (Google) MonTEC Incubator Small Business Advice Missoula SBDC Women's Business Center Business Growth Expertise Montana World Trade Center PTAC (Missoula region) Montana Code School Cyber Montana Employer Partnerships
Rapid Training $8m 2022 -> 2025 Training < 6 months with workforce outcomes job or upskill Construction, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Tech, Film & Media Working with 2-year and tribal colleges statewide Non-credit focus
Statewide Rapid Training Priorities Healthcare Certified Medical Assistant Community Paramedicine EMT Phlebotomy Behavioral Health CNA Tech Cyber Security Digital Marketing Project Management IT Support Software Development Construction, Trades, Manufacturing Job Site Ready CDL Electrical and plumbing - apprenticeship pathways Heavy Equipment CAD
Funding Uses Course development/adaption (esp. to online) to expand access/reach Underwriting Course Delivery to increase training availability Marketing to drive registration Learner onboarding Small capital items (cannot fund large capital e.g. trucks for CDL)
AMT Rapid Training Platform Outreach & Recruitment Coordinators
Employer Partnerships Market-driven workforce and corporate training needs (companies, non-profits and government agencies). Project Management Emerging Leadership Customer Service Welding Assessment of training and issuance of digital badges
Sample Manufacturing Career Trajectory $12K $23K Root Jobs Seed Jobs Scale Jobs Career Jobs $10K Plant Managers Operator Supervisor Electrical/Electronics Mechanic, Installers, Repairers Team Assemblers Metal Workers Plastic Workers Operators 1st Line Supervisors CNC Operators CNC Programmers Maintenance/Repair Techs Welders Entry Level Worker Professional Training and Education, OJT, AutoCAD, Solidworks, AWS, NIMS, Etc. Foundational Training, Basic Industry Credentials High School Diploma, GED Management Training, Industry Credentials, PMI, SME, MSSC, Etc. 573 Annual Postings Job Demand 314 Annual Postings 88 Annual Postings Source: NCII Rural Guided Pathways Project February 2023
Career Jobs Advanced Manufacturing Company Specific KSA s Lean Certification Organizational Leadership Training Scale Jobs Identified Industry KSA s Identified IRC s OJT and Apprenticeship Related Education and Training Seed Jobs Management Training and Education, Customized and Company Specific Training Career Awareness and Pathways Safety Training Basic Employability Skills Foundational Manufacturing Skills Targeted Certificate Training, IRC s, OJT, Apprenticeship Hours Lead Employers Rapid Training, Foundational Skills Training, Pre- Apprenticeship, OJT