Currently there is a skills gap and manufacturers are already feeling the burn from retirees and not being able to fill the positions.

1. The Necessity of
Workforce Development,
Retention, and Attraction
Alexandra R. Graham

2. According to a survey conducted by the
Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte
22%
Of skilled
manufacturing workers
will be retiring over the
next decade
3.4 M
Workers
Manufacturing will
need a total of
2 M
Workers
The industry is projected
to fall short due to variety
of factors

3. Workforce needs for Small/ Mid Level
Manufacturing in the Quad Cities
If you have a manufacturing operation with 1,000
people:
• You would need to attract 220 new
skilled workers in order to replace
retirees
If you have a manufacturing operation with 100
people:
• You would need to attract 22 new
skilled workers in order to replace
retirees
Over the Next Decade

4. Value of Manufacturing in the Quad Cities
• Approx. 900 companies within a 80-mile radius
• 18-20% of the regional economy
• 16% of the jobs
• Many of these are small companies
Manufacturing Represents

5. “For careers in technical skills, we are
continually seeing a need for not only
the Quad-Cities, but across the state,”
said Ed Wallace, deputy director of
Iowa Workforce Development
“We are definitely seeing a shortage of
job candidates – a shortage of people
in the skill trades, forklift, machinists,
welders,” said Katelyn Turner,
manager of Manpower Employment
Agency in Moline.

6. Educational Opportunities
Available in Our Community

7. Current Programs in the QC (Iowa)
• Eastern Iowa Community College
• Launched a new engineering technology degree to match employees current and future needs.
• Hamilton Technical Institute
• Offers associate and bachelor’s degrees that specialize in electronics.
• Muscatine Community College
• Gives high school students the opportunity to take dual credit classes and be exposed to the
technical aspects of engineering jobs.
• Elevate Advanced Manufacturing
• Statewide initiative in Iowa with the goal of changing the perception of manufacturing by
educating students and parents about advanced manufacturing careers.

8. Current Programs in the QC (Illinois)
Black Hawk Community College:
Offers several certificate programs:
• Intro CNC Manufacturing (15)
• CNC Manufacturing (29)
• Manufacturing Processes (21)
• Welding (25)
• Gas Metal Arc Welding (12)
• Shielded Metal Arc Welding (13)
Midwest Technical Institute:
Offers Several Certificates:
• Welding Technology/ Welder (27)
• Welding Technology/ Welder (36)

9. Currently in Our Community
John T. Blong Technology Center (EICC)
A hub for training of current employees as well as students entering the job
market as well as a space for employers to host apprenticeship programs. A few
types of programs EICC offers:
• Self-Paced Learning
• School-to-Work Classes
• Industry Specific Training Programs

10. Programs offered by John T. Blong Center
Award Options for Engineering Technology
• Associate in Applied Science - Engineering
Technology – Automation, Electromechanical &
Process Control
• Diploma - Engineering Technology –
Electromechanical & Process Control Technology
• Certificate - Engineering Technology - Basic
Electricity, Basic Electronics, Electrical Systems,
Process Control Technology
Award Options for Mechanical Design (CAD)
• Associate in Applied Science
• Diploma
• Certificate
Award Options for CNC Machining
• Associate in Applied Science - Machining/CNC
• Certificate - Manual Machining
• Certificate - CNC Programming
Award Options for Logistics
• Associate in Applied Science - Supply Chain and
Logistics
• Supply Chain and Logistics Diploma
• Inventory Control & Logistics and Transportation
Certificates
Award Options for Welding
• Associate in Applied Science - Welding
• Diploma - Welding
• Certificates – Basic, Production and Structural
Welding

11. Self-Paced Learning
● The program provides a flexible delivery format and students attend
the center when it is convenient for them.
● Once they have completed the theoretical portion in the Learning
Center, they move to the labs for hands on application.
● Students can progress through the material at their own pace.

12. How is this Beneficial for Manufacturers?
Convenience:
Balance between work and training, there is no overlapping of work and
school priorities. Enables more people to attend training programs, as well as
reduces the drop out ratio.
No Scheduling Issues:
As a major challenge, self-paced programs take any scheduling related issues
out of the equation because they are in charge of their own due dates.
Greater Focus:
The students choose to learn only when there are no distractions, which leads
to effective learning.

13. School-to-Work Program
● In 1994, legislation was signed into to law that provides funding for programs that
focus on ways to make education relevant to the students’ future career.
● Adapting instruction to the ways students learn best, and ensure that students learn
the habits and skills that employers value.
● Unfortunately this legislation had expired in 2001 and no government funding/
support have been replaced.
● In the Monthly Labor Review, a survey was conducted on these programs in 1997.
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14. Results Shown From Study
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Apprenticeship Internship Job Shadowing Mentoring School Education
Enterprise
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These show the Work-Based
activities that are offered in
the different types of schools.
And what type of programs
they reinforce with the
students.
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Apprenticeship Internship Job Shadowing Mentoring School
Education
Enterprise
Private (class size)
Small Medium Large
These show the involvement
of the programs in
comparison to the size of the
graduating class

15. Current Discussions in the QC
Manufacturing Sector Board:
Provide an active forum for manufacturing workforce related issues and develop strategies to
develop them
Q2030 - Quad Cities Big Table:
Our topic for discussion is planning on being focused on the QC’s workforce.
Quad Cities Manufacturing Hub:
There has been discussion from the manufacturers that attend. There is a clear need for
workforce development
ABI:
Focus group that will review and discuss proposed statewide career awareness materials.
These materials include descriptions of various positions, but also career pathways clearly
showing how to enter and advance through a wide range of these exciting and fulfilling
careers in Iowa.

16. Discussions/Programs/Initiatives in the QC
Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce: Greg Aguilar
● Q2030:
Addresses what can be done to create economic opportunity for everyone who calls the Quad Cities home; build a talented workforce
so business owners can find the workers they need to grow; educate workers so they can land the jobs of the future; help us compete
with other metro areas in the country and around the globe; and improve our quality of life.
● Talent Development Group: Formerly to 21st Century Workforce
Key Leads: United Way and EICC
● Intern QC
InternQC is a summer-long program that showcases to visiting summer interns the quality of life and career opportunities the Quad
Cities has to offer.
● YPQC
Mission is to empower young professionals to transform the Quad Cities. We strive to cultivate social and professional development,
provide service leadership opportunities, and help connect talented YPs with area employers.

17. How Are Other Communities Handling
Their Workforce Development?

18. Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA.
Advancing the Future:
Hosted October 16th-20th 2017 by 24 different manufactures. Taking
place in the Cedar Rapids, IA area.
Workplace Learning Connection:
Organizing a variety of programs, Job Shadows, Internships, Educator
Resources, Partnership Opportunities, and Volunteering. Job shadowing is also
offered to the local high schools that are covered by the Grant Wood Area
Education Agency. (To ensure success for all learners)

19. National Association of Manufacturing:
Manufacturing & Technology
Conference and Expo.
May 8-10, 2018 in Raleigh, NC
Includes 7 tours for attendees to major manufacturers in the area:
• AW North Carolina, Inc.
• Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations - Wilson Plant
• Caterpillar Inc.
• Flowserve
• John Deere Turf Cafe
• Larry’s Coffee
• Proto Labs

20. NAM Manufacturing Tour 2018
This tour has been taken place for the last 4 years, focusing on bringing policy
discussions and conversations about the future of work to shop floors, schools,
economic clubs, television studios, and the White House
• February 12th and ended on 22nd
• Reached 8 different states
• 16 companies
• 5 Colleges

21. Manufacturing Day:
Oct. 6th 2018
• Started in 2012
• An annual celebration of modern manufacturing.
• Invite students, educators, businesspeople, media, and politicians to
their facilities in a collective effort to educate visitors careers in
modern manufacturing and improve public perceptions of the
manufacturing industry in their area.

22. Statistics of
Manufacturing
Day (2016)
● 2016:
○ Participants: 595,341
○ Students: 267,607
More aware of Manufacturing
jobs in their communities89%
84%
64%
71%
More Convinced that
manufacturing provides careers
that are interesting and rewarding
More motivated to pursue careers
in manufacturing
More likely to tell friends, family,
parents or colleagues about
manufacturing after attending the
event

23. Cost Examples for Students

24. Career Example: Machinists (2016)
● According to the US Dept of Labor’s
Bureau of Statistics, Median Salaries for
Machinists were $41,560.
● The Illinois minimum wage for the same
year equates to an annual salary of
$17,160.
● For less than two years of schooling and
on the job training, the average
machinist took home $24,400 more than
an individual working at minimum
wage. $0
$5,000
$10,000
$15,000
$20,000
$25,000
$30,000
$35,000
$40,000
$45,000
Annual Salary
Wage Comparison
Machinist Salary (2016) Illinois Minimum Wage (2016)

25. Cost of Education
● Cost of 8-week Certificate Program for
a CNC Machinist Certificate at Black
Hawk College: $800 (Includes all
supplies)
● In-State Tuition to the Black Hawk
College for one 16-week semester (at 12
Credit Hours): $1,788 (Does not include
books or materials)
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
$2,000
Annual Salary
Tuition Rate
Machinist Certificate Black Hawk College (1 Semester)

26. $-
$2,000.00
$4,000.00
$6,000.00
$8,000.00
$10,000.00
$12,000.00
$14,000.00
$16,000.00
$18,000.00
$20,000.00
WIU (37) University of
Iowa (36)
Intro CNC +
CNC (29)
Welding (25) Gas Metal Arc
Welding (12)
Shielded Metal
Arc Welding (13)
Manufacturing
Processes (21)
Welding
Technology (27)
Welding
Technology (36)
Degree / Certificate Cost
$-
$10,000.00
$20,000.00
$30,000.00
$40,000.00
$50,000.00
$60,000.00
WIU (37) University of
Iowa (36)
Intro CNC +
CNC (29)
Welding (25) Gas Metal Arc
Welding (12)
Shielded Metal
Arc Welding
(13)
Manufacturing
Processes (21)
Welding
Technology (27)
Welding
Technology (36)
Approximate Median Salary

27. Facilitate a
conversation
with key
Stakeholders to
strategize and
create programs
What is our Solution?

28. • Davenport (North, West
and Central)
• Bettendorf and Pleasant
Valley
• United Township
• Muscatine High School
• Black Hawk
College
• EICC
• Trade Schools
• Bradley University
• Deere
• HNI
• Vizient
• KVF
• Superior Tube
• Santry 360
• QC Chamber
Facilitators Manufacturers
High School
Counselors
Educators &
Institutions
Key Stakeholders

29. Objective:
To facilitate conversations between:
Manufacturers, High School
Counselors, and Educational
Institutions.

30. One goal would be to introduce certificate
and apprentice programs in the
manufacturing industry as a viable option for
post-secondary education so that students
understand the options available; and, to
develop a pipeline of qualified, motivated
staff for area manufacturers.