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Setting the Context
Developing a Qualified Workforce
and theAlaska Maritime Workforce
Development Plan
Alaska Maritime Workforce Development Plan
OrganizationCity, Alaska
Date
Workforce Readiness
Only 1 in 5 jobs in Alaska requires a college degree
However . . .
60 percent of all jobs in the next decade
will require more than a high school diploma
Alaska Maritime Workforce Development Plan
Workforce Development System. . . the education, employment, and job-training efforts designed
to help employers get a skilled workforce as well as to help
individuals to succeed in the workplace.
Alaska Maritime Workforce Development Plan
Source: National Governors Association
Workforce Development System
Alaska Maritime Workforce Development Plan
Investing in Alaska’s Talent Pipeline:• $1.25 Billion for K-12 education• $0.9 Billion for University of Alaska• $27.5 Million in Workforce Development• Still more in vocational rehabilitation, income replacement, adult basic education, and other re-employment services
Alaska Mar i t ime Work force Deve lopment P lan
Industry Advisory Committee
Kris Norosz, Co-chairIcicle Seafoods, Inc.
Jason CusterCity of Saxman
Julie DeckerUnited Fishermen of Alaska/Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation
Russell Dick andAnthony LindoffHaa Aani, LLC
Aggie FoutsWestern Alaska Community Development Association
Kurt HallierConoco Phillips
Oliver HolmKodiak Seafood Harvester
Stephanie MadsenAt-sea Processors Association
Vince O’SheaPacific Seafood
Processors Association
Steve ReifenstuhlNorthern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association
Jim ScholzSamson Tug and Barge
Pearl StrubBristol Bay Economic Development Corporation
Doug WardVigor Alaska
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University of Alaska FSMI Leadership GroupPaula Cullenberg, Co-chairAlaska Sea Grant, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fred Villa, Co-chairWorkforce Programs, University of Alaska
Michael CastelliniSchool of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Richard CaulfieldProvost, University of Alaska Southeast
Gunnar KnappInstitute of Social and Economic Research, University of Alaska Anchorage
Bonnie NygardWorkforce Programs, University of Alaska Anchorage
Pete PinneyCollege of Rural and Community Development, University of Alaska Fairbanks
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Participating State Leadership and AgenciesSen. Lyman HoffmanTim GrussendorfAlaska State Senate
Wanetta AyersAlaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Candice Bressler and Sheila CameronAlaska Department of Fish and Game
Helen MerhkensAlaska Department of Education and Early Development
Representative Bryce EdgmonTimothy ClarkAlaska House of Representatives
Glenn Haight and Joe Jacobson Alaska Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development
Amy WilsonAlaska Marine Highway System, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities
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MethodologyA two-year collaborative process initiated in 2011 as the Fisheries, Seafood, and Maritime Initiative, led by the Industry Advisory Committee with support from the University of Alaska FSMI Leadership Group and participation from five state agencies.
Inventory of maritime related training
Gap analysis of educational and training needs
Industry forums
Leadership meetings
Occupational needs assessments for four sectors
Identified priority occupations and skillsets
Developed strategic plan to enhance Alaska’s maritime workforce
See the FSMI Web site for additional information and working documents: www.alaska.edu/fsmi
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Alaska’s Maritime Workforce
Alaska Mar i t ime Work force Deve lopment P lan
Sub-Sector # WorkersPercent
Resident
# of Resident Workers
Average Age
Commercial Fishing 30,980 56 17,349 N/A
Seafood Processing 22,412 27 6,051 40
Water Transportation 4,056 62 2,515 39
Sportfish Guiding 3,034 72 2,184 N/A
Boat Building/Repair 693 76 527 38
Salmon Hatcheries 456 64 292 37
Marine Engineering/Surveying
183 85 156 40
ADFG, USCG, NMFS 5,641 N/A 5,077 N/A
Total 68,042 N/A 34,150 N/A
Estimated Maritime Workforce by Sub-sectors
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Workforce AnalysisCross-cutting andEssential Skills of
the Maritime Workforce
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Priority Occupations by Sector
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Priority Occupations: Seafood Harvesting
• Commercial Seafood Harvester (permit holders and crewmembers)
• Vessel Repair and Maintenance Service Provider (outlined under marine occupations)
• Shellfish Farmer
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Priority Occupations: Seafood Processing
• Seafood Plant and Floating Processor Engineer
• Refrigeration Engineer and Technician
• Seafood Production Manager
• Electrician
• Can Machinist
• Quality Control and Assurance Manager and Technician
• Baader Technician
• Seafood Plant Manager
• Deckhand (see Marine Occupations)
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Priority Occupations: Research, Enhancement & Management
• Biometrician
• Fish and Wildlife Technician
• Fishery Biologist
• Fisheries Scientist
• Fish and Game Coordinator
• Fishery Economist, Analyst, and Management Specialist
• Fishery Management Specialist – NOAA
• Hatchery Manager
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Priority Occupations: Marine Occupations and Support Industries
• Ship Building
• Vessel Operations: Deckhand, Vessel Engineer, Captain
• Vessel Repair and Maintenance Service Provider
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Maritime Workforce Overarching
Development Strategies
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Maritime Workforce Development Strategies
1. Grow Awareness of Maritime Occupations and Develop Career Pathways
1.1 Develop and inventory of occupations to be marketed
1.2 Increase public awareness of maritime occupations and opportunities
1.3 Gather and align maritime workforce data to leverage existing career exploration and job search tools in the state.
1.4 Implement career pathways methodology in the K-12 system and beyond
1.5 Create maritime workforce curriculum, activities and experiential opportunities for youth and adults
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Maritime Workforce Development Strategies
2. Improve Workforce Readiness
2.1 Improve workforce readiness through improved math skills
2.2 Increase awareness about behavior and life choices that may limit employment
2.3 Enhance career readiness skills in both youth and adults
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Maritime Workforce Development Strategies
3. Train Alaskans for Maritime Careers
3.1 Identify gaps in training and education for highest priority occupations
3.2 Develop programs in Alaska to fill education and training gaps
3.3 Improve access to training/education programs
3.4 Coordinate program development, use existing resources, coordinate delivery
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Maritime Workforce Development Strategies
4. Support Recruitment and Retention
4.1 Promote programs that increase resident participation in maritime industries, including underrepresented demographic groups
4.2 Regularly review and compile compensation data
4.3 Reinvigorate and broaden the DLWD Seafood Industry Advisory Committee
4.4 Leverage information and communication technology to extend the reach of the Alaska Job Center Network
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Maritime Workforce Development Strategies5. Promote Sustained Industry Engagement
5.1 Gain support for the plan from the Alaska Workforce Investment Board
5.2 Employ a coordinator to support implementation of the plan
5.3 Continue the role of the IAC to guide and direct implementation of the plan
5.4 Achieve one to two priorities for each sector within the next 12 – 24 months
5.5 Engage Labor, Commerce, and Education in early implementation
5.6 Engage with UA and other education and training providers
5.7 Improve maritime sector workforce data
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Maritime Workforce Development Strategies
Industry Advisory Committee’s 12-18 Month Focus Areas (end of 2015)
Overarching Strategy Grow Awareness of Maritime Occupations and Develop Career Pathways
OccupationsMarine RefrigerationVessel Maintenance & RepairMarine Engineering and Licensing