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Transcript of Developing a Skilled Workforce - Class of 2011-12 LDA Collaborative Project Presentation
Developing a Skilled Workforce:Student Survey
Class 2011 – 2012Group 3
Meet the TeamCrystal Reinoso, Consigny Law Firm,
S.C.Elaine Schultz, M&I BMO Harris BankGerri Downing, Siepert & Co, LLPMike Rebman, City of JanesvilleStephanie Schreier, Milton Area
Chamber of CommerceYolanda Cargile, School District of
Janesville
Leadership Development Academy • Overview of Project• Goal of LDA Project
Timeline of LDA ProjectNovember:◦ Initial idea for Rock County 5.0 project and
other project ideas were discussedDecember:◦ Group decision to go ahead with Rock
County 5.0 projectJanuary:◦ Met with Rock County 5.0 to discuss details◦ Formulated initial plan◦ Developed survey questions◦ Had student “test drive” survey
Timeline of LDA Project• February:
o Survey finalized!• March:
o Surveys emailed to Superintendentso Press release issued by Rock County 5.0
• April:o Project featured in Janesville Gazette and
monthly newsletter for Greater Beloit Economic Development
o Survey closed and data gathered for presentation
Demographic Information
Beloit Memorial
Beloit Turner High School
Broadhead High School
Clinton High School
Edgerton High School
Evansville High School
Janesville School District
Milton High School
Parkview High School
0% 200% 400% 600% 800% 1000% 1200%
District Participation Rate
Beloit Memorial
Beloit Turner High School
Broadhead High School
Clinton High School
Edgerton High School
Evansville High School
Janesville School District
Milton High School
Parkview High School
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%
Grade Level Participation
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35%
Demographic Information
Demographic Information
Female
Male
0.00% 50.00% 100.00%
American In-dian/
Alaska Native1%
Asian2%
Black/African Ameri-
can11%
His-panic/Latino13%
Native Hawi-ian/
Other Pacific
Is-lander
0%
White/Cau-
casian73%
Gender Distribution Ethnic Distribution
How do students learn about careers?
Classroom Teacher
13%
School Guidance Counselor
17%
Parents24%
Relatives9%
Friends5%
Internet18%
Media-TV,Radio
7%
Other7%
Student Career AspirationsAgriculture, Food and Natural ResourcesBusiness Management & Administration
Arts, Audio/Video Technology & CommunicationsInformation Technology
Architecture & ConstructionManufacturing
Science, Technology, Engineering & MathematicsGovernment & Public Administration
FinanceLaw, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Health ServicesHuman Services
Hospitality & TourismTransportation, Distribution and Logistics
Education and TrainingMarketing
CosmetologyVeterinarian
MilitaryOther
5.8%7.1%
12.3%1.4%
4.0%2.7%
11.0%1.0%1.1%
9.7%20.4%
3.3%1.5%
0.8%6.6%
1.5%1.3%1.4%1.9%
5.3%
When do students start to consider career aspirations?
13.40%
48.90%
37.70%
High School Middle SchoolElementary School
Post High School Educational Aspirations
Associate Level8%
Technical Training
12%
4 Yr Degree Program60%
Military6%
Workforce2%
Undecided12%
What plays a role in decision on where to live post graduation?
Looking to stay in Rock County
Employment Opportunities
Cost of Housing and Quality of Life
Desire to live in Large Urban Area
Desire to move out of state
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5
Where students entering the workforce plan to live?
Rock County Area44%
Urban Area 7%
Out of State28%
Other22%
Students with a technical focus
Business Related
Computer/Technical
Culinary/Food Services
Early Childhood Education
Health Care Related Field
Nursing
Manufacturing Related Field
Electrical
Welding
Criminal Justice Program
Automotive
Landscaping/Horticultural
Other
7.40%12.10%
5.00%6.70%
10.10%9.10%
4.40%3.40%
8.40%7.00%
12.80%1.30%
12.40%
RecommendationsCommunity Leaders
◦Create a committee or agency that would work to integrate vocational training and workforce development at a high school level.
◦Provide sources of funding and support.Employers
◦Identify industry needs and the skill gaps.◦Increase investment in training and the number of both self-sustaining jobs and high-wage jobs.
Recommendations Parents
◦Encourage students to explore all career options, not just 4 year degrees.
◦Encourage students to participate in vocational training in high school.
◦Provide funding to receive vocational certifications.
Students◦Participate in technical and skills training,
work-preparedness activities and apprenticeships.
◦Obtain vocational certifications prior to high school graduation.
RecommendationsEducators
◦Provide technical and vocational training opportunities and certifications in high school.
◦33% of students indicated they would like more vocational training in school.
◦Prepare students to enter vocational courses and two year programs beyond high school.
◦Increase educator understanding of the labor market and needs.
◦Provide earlier and greater career guidance.
Survey Learning Opportunities
•Increase timeline for survey distribution.•Explore ways to build key questions into existing school district student surveys.•Limit or eliminate open ended questions.•Include Middle School (7th & 8th Graders) into the surveyed population.
ConclusionDisconnect with 4 year degree
aspirations, and the statistical reality.
Economic Development and growth, can not happen with out a strong workforce.
Goal of the data is to provide a framework to start a discussion between employers and educators.
Special Thank you to….Rock County 5.0
◦James Otterstein◦Mary Willmer
Steve Huth, School District of Janesville and affiliated with Stateline Career & Technical Education Academy.
Eileen, Wirka, School District of Janesville
A full report on the survey will be made available after May 15. If you would like to receive this full report, please reach out to Elaine Schultz via e-mail at [email protected].