1. WELCOME

3. Current Workforce
Current Workforce
1= Strongly Disagree, 6=Strongly Agree
All Other
New hires are challenged with non-workplace needs (i.e.
transportation, child care, etc.).
MFG
All Other
New employees are able to perform basic job tasks and
skills.
MFG
All Other
New employees are able to meet basic employment
conditions (i.e. attendance, work ethic, drug tests, etc.).
MFG
All Other
It is difficult to hire workers due to competition from other
employers.
All Other
MFG
MFG
All Other
The potential workforce in the region is well prepared
academically.
MFG
All Other
There appears to be a lot of interest among job seekers in
working in your industry.
MFG
All Other
There is a large number of qualified applicants in the region.
MFG
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0

4. Academic
Competencies
Level of Importance:
1.0
Importance of
Academic
Competencies
1=Not Important, 3=Essential
2.0
3.0
3.0
Reading
2.9
2.4
Writing
2.8
2.5
2.4
Mathematics
Science and Technology literacy
2.1
2.4
2.7
Communication - listening and speaking
3.0
2.4
Critical and Analytical thinking
2.9
Active learning - applying existing knowledge to new
situations
MFG
All Other
Basic Computer skills
2.6
2.9
2.2
2.9

5. Workplace
Competencies
Importance of Workplace Competencies
2.7
Working with tools and technology
3.0
2.8
Problem Solving and Decision Making
2.5
2.5
Creative Thinking
2.0
2.7
Planning and Organization
2.1
2.9
Customer Focus
2.4
2.8
Adaptability/Flexibility
2.7
2.8
Teamwork
2.9
All Other
MFG
1.0
2.0
Level of Importance:
1=Not Important, 3=Essential
3.0

6. Retention Factors
Level of Difficulty in Retaining Workers
Difficulty of Retaining Workers:
1=Not Difficult, 6=Serious Difficulty
4.1
Competition from other employers in the region
3.2
3.3
Maintaining competitive employee benefits and wages
3.9
3.8
Providing staff development on skills and attributes
necessary for advancement
4.1
4.3
Providing the right on-the-job training
4.3
3.4
Having new employees with the right
attributes/abilities in the first place
2.8
3.3
Providing opportunities for career advancement
4.0
All Other
MFG
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0

7. Top Ten
Competencies
6. Active Learning
7. Problem Solving
8. Math Skills
9. Writing Skills
10. Critical thinking

8. Top Ten Positions
(most difficult to fill)
6. Tool/Die
7. Welders/Fabricators
8. Supervisors
9. Engineers
10. Specialty Positions

9. Emerging
Technologies/Trends
• Computer Skills
• Industrial Tool
Technology
• Simulations
• Cross Training
• CNC
• Automation
• 3D Design & Printing
• Work Ethics

10. Specific Programs for
CTC
• Apprenticeship Program for
Maintenance Positions
• Tool & Die
• Basic Life Skills
(financial, communication, work
ethics, etc.)
• OSHA/Safety
• Computer Skills
• Communication (oral & written)
• Train the Trainer

11. New Facility

12. Co-Op Program
Update

13. AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
JAN
CMS
 Muscogee & Harris County Schools
 Earn a WR certificate (Silver Level)
 Public-Private partnership
FEB
MAR
CO-OP
APR

14. Workforce Training & Development
Certified Manufacturing Specialist (CMS)
 Manufacturing Organizational
Principles
 Manufacturing Workplace Skills
 Manufacturing Production
Requirements
 Automated Manufacturing Skills
 Representative Manufacturing
Skills
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15. Added Value
WORKETHICS
 Applied Mathematics
 Reading for Information
 Locating Information
 Appearance
 Attendance
 Attitude
 Character
 Communication
 Cooperation
 Organizational Skills
 Productivity
 Respect
 Teamwork

16. THANK YOU