The document addresses workforce development challenges in central Wisconsin, noting changes in employment rates and job sectors from December 2009 to December 2010. It highlights the generational differences in workplace attitudes and the impact of long-term unemployment, citing specific dislocations and employer hiring plans. The survey indicates a significant intent to hire, with a focus on varying skill levels and employer investment in training.

1. The Changing Workforce in Central Wisconsin

2. Our Mission Statement “ To create the highest quality of life in our communities by focusing on solutions to workforce development issues.”

4. Local Challenges for NCWWDB…

5. North Central WDA Unemployment Rate

6. Employment Central Wisconsin * Percent change figures reflect data before rounding Employment Central Wisconsin Total Employment December 2009 (Thousands) Total Employment December 2010 (Thousands) Percent Change Portage County 40.0 40.7 +1.9 City of Stevens Point 14.4 14.4 +0.4 Marathon County 67.8 68.0 +0.3 Wood County 38.0 39.0 +2.6 Central Wisconsin 145.8 147.7 +1.3 Wisconsin 2,762.8 2,827.7 +2.3 United States 137,953 139,159 +0.9

7. Wisconsin Employment Change By Sector Wisconsin Employment Change by Sector Employment December 2009 (Thousands) Employment December 2010 (Thousands) Percent Change Total Nonfarm 2743.8 2747.2 +0.1 Total Private 2312.0 2318.9 +0.3 Natural Resources and Mining 2.8 2.7 -3.6 Construction 94.3 83.7 -11.2 Manufacturing 424.6 433.7 +2.1 Trade, Transportation, and Utilities 524.6 523.9 -0.1 Information 47.6 47.0 -1.3

8. Wisconsin Employment Change By Sector Wisconsin Employment Change by Sector Employment December 2009 (Thousands) Employment December 2010 (Thousands) Percent Change Financial Activities 159.7 155.1 -2.9 Professional and Business Services 262.9 268.3 +2.1 Educational and Health Services 418.2 422.5 +1.0 Leisure and Hospitality 239.6 242.0 +1.0 Other Services, exc Public 137.7 140.0 +1.7 Government 431.8 428.3 -0.8

9. In April, the ranks of the unemployed who have been out of work for 99 weeks or more increased by 21,000 to a record 1,920,000 . That equates to 14.5% of all unemployed. Long-Term Unemployed

10. Workplace Participation By Youth

11. Central Wisconsin Dislocations Marshfield Division of Wick Building Systems, Inc. Marshfield 3 JC Penny Store-Center Point Stevens Point 39 Marketplace Mesaba Airlines Rhinelander 6 Federal Mogul Corporation Schofield 219 Fiskars Brands, Inc Wausau 51 Silgan Containers Plover 31 NewPage Corporation Whiting 366 Tony Roma’s Rothschild 27 Joerns Healthcare Stevens Point 26 MedLine Wausau 11 Stark GM Plover 4 Solon Manufacturing Rhinelander 26 Unisource Wis. Rapids 10 My InnerView Wausau 26 Wood County Ceramics Marshfield 6 Lakeland True Value Hardware Rhinelander 6 West Business Management Wausau 40

12. Generational Differences This is the first time in American history that we have had four different generations working side-by-side in the workplace. Research indicates that people communicate based on their generational backgrounds. Each generation has distinct attitudes, behaviors, expectations, habits and motivational buttons.

13. Generational Differences Traditionalists Baby Boomers Generation X Generation Y Birth Years 1900-1945 1946-1964 1965-1980 1981-2000 Current Age 63-86 44-62 28-43 8-27 Education A dream A birthright A way to get there An incredible expense Value Family/ Community Success Time Individuality Workplace View on Time at Work Punch the clock Get the job done Workaholics Invented 50 hr work week Visibility is the key Project oriented Get paid to get job done Effective workers but gone @ 5pm on the dot. View work as a “gig” or something that fills the time between weekends. Work is . . . An obligation A long term career An exciting adventure A career Work, then retire A difficult challenge A contract Just a job A means to an end Fulfillment Flexible work arrangements

14. NewPage Whiting Mill 83% are male 68% are over the age of 46 45% are the only wage earner in their household 40% have a high school degree only 60% live in Portage County 25% live in Wood 37% will be seeking immediate employment 31% are interested in short-term training programs 26% would like long-term training 6% will retire

15. WE HEAR YOU! What are we doing with Workforce Development?

16. Identify Business Workforce Needs The survey collection period ran from March 14 through March 25, 2011. 395 employers responded to the survey. 1,216 jobs will be open within the next year.

17. Summary Survey Questions Estimate how many people you plan to hire in 2011. Answer: 74% plan to hire 1-5 employees 10% plan to hire 5-10 employees 11% plan to hire 11-20 employees 5% plan to hire 20 or more employees Employers were then asked to name the position(s) they were hiring for. Identify skill sets needed for open positions. Answer: 26% “basic” 50.4% “intermediate” 23.6% “advanced” Is your company investing in employee training? Answer: 21.9% stated “no” 78.1% stated “yes”

19. Specialized Training We Heard You!

20. Employer Led Industry Partnerships Advanced Manufacturing Transportation Supportive Workforce Health Care Food Manufacturing Science

21. Questions