2121stst Century Workforce Century Workforce InitiativeInitiative

Quarterly MeetingQuarterly MeetingMarch 29, 2007March 29, 2007

Brenda C. Njiwaji, DirectorBrenda C. Njiwaji, DirectorBureau of Workforce ProgramsBureau of Workforce Programs

Michigan Department of Labor & Economic GrowthMichigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth

Agenda

I. Introduction and Context Brenda C. Njiwaji

II. Great Lakes Trade Adjustment Larry Molnar

Assistance Center (GLTAAC)

III. Michigan Manufacturing Bruce Knapp

Technology Center Michael Vincent

IV. South Central Michigan Works! Michael Polzin

Business Solutions Professional Donna Winthrop

V. DLEG Bureau of Labor Market Information & Strategic Initiatives Rick

Waclawek

VI. Rapid Response Lloyd Conway

VII. Closing Remarks Brenda C. Njiwaji

DLEG Labor Market InformationTechnical Assistance

What’s New !!

Annual Planning Reports – by MWAs

Currently on the LMI website

Key Demand Occupations Forecast thru 2012 – by Economic Forecast Regions

Available next week on website

LMI website -- www.michigan.gov/lmi

No Worker Left Behind – Accelerated Training

Website -- www.michigan.gov/nwlb

DLEG Labor Market Information

Technical Assistance Tools / Reports Nearing Completion

Regional Industry Analysis

Local Employment Dynamics

Training – regional and website based

Job Vacancy Survey

State and Regional Level

Regional Long Term Industry and Occupational Forecast – 2004-2014

DLEG Labor Market Information

Technical Assistance Opened To Special Projects

Example -- Location Quotient and Shift Share Analysis

Special Reports Should Not Be Just a Request For Data but Also an Outline of the Question or Issue To Be Addressed

DLEG Labor Market Information

Technical Assistance Available LMI Resources

LMI Analysts – Contact Information in Convener Tool Kit for Regional Contact

Helpful Websites

michigan.gov/lmi – Labor Market Information

michigan.gov/census -- Census

bls.gov – Bureau of Labor Statistics

Bea.gov – Bureau of Economic Analysis

Region 1 (SEMCA, City of Detroit, Macomb/St. Clair, Oakland County)

-14,119 reported jobs lost for the 6-month period-Ford, Chrysler, GM & suppliers accounted for

10,000+ of the total jobs lost Region 4 (Washtenaw County)

* 2,380 jobs lost , Pfizer accounted for 2,160Regions 5 (Ottawa, Muskegon, ACSET)

* Total of 1,329 jobs lost in the areaRegions 9 (CAMW, Thumb, Sag/Mid/Bay, Career Alliance,

Livingston) * 1,308 jobs lost (auto parts suppliers: 975 jobs lost)Region 11 (Northeast MI ) * 15 events/751 jobs lostRegion 10 (SCMW!) * 6 events/765 jobs lost/615 in manufacturingOther regions show less activity

Layoff Activity by Region for the period 9/01/2006 – 02/28/2006

• Proposed time line ( process started in January 2007)

 – currently - 3/31/2007: Start of actual data entry. (All of

2007 events entered) Ability to run test reports. DIT will work on development of monthly report and query systems.

– 4/2/2007: Reports and query system functional. Migration of data from DataFlex database into new database.

Rapid Response Database Development Update

• Rapid Response Regional Data Collection

– When database is ready, RR staff will provide data collection sheets to record regional activities (Visits to company, services provided, etc.)

– Data sheets will be transmitted electronically to the RR section for input into the state database

Rapid Response Database Development Update

• Responding to WARN notices and other notices of plant closing

/mass layoffs and coordination of RR meetings

• Establishing labor/management committees (Joint Adjustment Committees) at the facilities where a closure or reduction in force will affect a substantial number of employees. (3 JACs currently)

• State/regional coordination of worker orientation meetings for employee transition services

• Procurement of additional state and/or federal funding or other grants (SAG, NEG, etc.)

• Liaison for multi-regional events (e.g. GM/Delphi and Ford closures and downsizing)

Rapid Response Technical Assistance

Contractor Contact Information

University of Michigan, Great Lakes Trade Adjustment Assistance CenterLawrence Molnar, Director kallen@umich.eduUniversity of MichiganBusiness and Industrial Assistance DivisionEDA University Center for Economic Diversification506 E Liberty, 3rd FloorAnn Arbor, MI 48104(P) (734) 998-6239

Michigan Manufacturing Technology CenterMichael Coast, President mcoast@mmtc.orgBruce Knapp, VP Operations bknapp@mmtc.orgMichael Vincent, Regional Sales Director mvincent@mmtc.orgMichigan Manufacturing Technology Center47911 HalyardPlymouth, MI 48170-2461 (P) (888) 414-6682, ext 1111(F) (734) 451-4201

Business Enhancement Services TrainingSouth Central Michigan WorksChristine Quinn, President cquinn@smcw.orgJim Lautenschlager, Business Solutions Officer jlauten@scmw.org South Central Michigan Works!310 W Bacon StreetHillsdale, MI 49242(P) (517) 437-0990(F) (517) 439-4388

Labor Market Information Rick Waclawek, DirectorWaclawekr@michigan.gov3032 W Grand BlvdDetroit, MI 48202(P) 313-456-3105

 

Rapid ResponseLloyd Conway, Workforce ConsultantConwayl21@michigan.govVictor Building201 N, Washington Square5th FloorLansing, MI 48913(P) 517-241-3248

21st Century Workforce Initiative contact:Rick Niedieck, Workforce Development SpecialistNiedieckr@michigan.govVictor Building201 N, Washington Square5th FloorLansing, MI 48913(P) 517-241-3007

REMINDER

The due date for your regional Strategic Plan has been changed to May 30, 2007. Please submit your

plan to 21stcentury@michigan.gov