North Shore Workforce Investment Board Annual
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slide1. North Shore Workforce Investment Board Annual Board Meeting March 14 , 2013<br>
slide2. North Shore WIB Chair’s Report
WIB Association Quarterly Meeting – Youth Career Development and Employment
Status of federal activities
Other We put the North Shore to Work -<br>
slide3. North Shore WIB We put the North Shore to Work - Life Sciences Industry on the North Shore- project consultants Jack Leonard, Sue Long, and Bruce Turner<br>
slide4. The life sciences industry is considered an emerging industry in the NSWIB’s Labor Market Blueprint (2010)
The industry is complex and evolving with new scientific discoveries and advances in medicine
We conducted a study to update information and reflect important industry sectors and workforce skills and needs
Our results showed that the industry remains active and is growing
There are clear segment focuses with demand for a highly trained workforce
Feedback from company interviews generated ideas to enhance the workforce and strengthen industry relationships Executive Summary<br>
slide5. Catalogue the LifeSciences companies in the region
Determine sub-sector focus and strengths
Understand the qualifications and experience profiles of the workforce
Academic qualifications
Practical experience and certification
Other critical skills and competencies
Identify gaps and recommend training concepts to address these needs
Research the concept of Bio-instrumentation Core Facilities
Solicit interest in participation in collaborations to strengthen and enhance the industry Goals of the project<br>
slide6. Company database compiled by NSWIB, NSTC and NSIV
Engage consultants with knowledge and industry network
Develop an interview survey tool
Conduct outreach to companies with goal to interview 50% of the companies
Collect and analyze data and report findings:
Review with regional partners, educators, and industry
Propose next steps:
Potential training programs and services to fill skills and experience gaps Methodology<br>
slide7. North Shore WIB Labor Market Blue Print (2010) The Life Sciences framework is diverse and fluid across industry sectors<br>
slide8. North Shore WIB Labor Market Blue Print (2010) The Life Sciences framework is diverse and fluid across industry sectors<br>
slide9. We documented 80 Life Sciences companies in the North Shore region
Company database was updated to reflect:
mergers and acquisitions (7)
relocations to other regions (6)
new or missing life sciences companies (10)
non-life science companies (20+)
In-depth interviews were conducted with 35 (44%) of the companies
This sub-set represents approximately 4,600 employees in Massachusetts (all locations)
Half of the 35 companies said their workforce expanded in 2012 Interview results - statistics<br>
slide10. Founder/CEO residency was the predominant reason for company’s location on the North Shore
The region includes noteworthy industry pioneers and sector leaders
NEB, Waters, Analogic, AbioMed
However, we also saw strong entrepreneurial activity with new start ups and regional offices moving in
NSIV incubator, Triple Ring
For non-life sciences companies this as an attractive market and are looking for ways to participate
TUV SUD America
Workforce is well educated and largely local Interview results - other highlights<br>
slide11. Region revealed strong focus in 3 sectors<br>
slide12. Analysis based on 35 companies<br>
slide13. Interim analysis based on 70 companies<br>
slide14. Co-location has created Ecosystems around industry pioneers and leaders<br>
slide15. ✓ The industry attracts a broad spectrum of talent Research Scientists
Skilled scientist/manager (applications/product/team)
Laboratory Technicians
Manufacturing/Quality
Technical/Customer Support
Sales/Field Support
Engineers (Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Quality)
Specialist (automation, molding)
Assembler/machine operators
engineering technicians
Procurement/Logistics/Warehousing
Admin, Marketing, Website, etc. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓<br>
slide16. There is a strong demand for college level training ..
..
.. Data based on 35 company interviews Minimum
Qualification
for workforce
(%)<br>
slide17. Analysis based on 35 companies Hands-on, job related experience is also valued Companies who agree (%)<br>
slide18. 80% companies revealed challenging positions to fill
Demand for combination skills or some specific qualification or experience
Pressing need for Engineers, especially electromechanical, software
Scientists with specific skills (e.g. BioInformatics), or combinations (e.g. Chem/Physics with Bio)
Sales, Field Specialist, Technical Service who interface with customers require technical knowledge and business acumen
Technical Managers
Regulatory Affairs Survey revealed skills gaps<br>
slide19. Communications skills (writing, presentation, verbal)
Complex problem solving
Critical thinking
Team work
Professionalism
Quality systems basics - how to document control, data management, etc. Survey revealed competency needs<br>
slide20. Findings related to analytical instrumentation and Bio-instrumentation Core Facilities Analysis based on 35 companies<br>
slide21. Support for Bio-instrumentation Core Facilities was influenced by company sector and size Analysis based on 35 companies<br>
slide22. Strengthen the connection between industry and academia
Starts in Grammar Schools
Understand how science is applied to different career paths
Real life manufacturing - what it takes to make a product
Industry Post-Doc programs
Need for internships across the board
Integrate co-ops, internship, apprenticeships into college programs
“For applicants fresh out of school, hands-on experience on advanced equipment is an absolute necessity” Ideas enhancing the Life Sciences workforce<br>
slide23. Engineering talent hole
Low participation by students from North Shore schools, reason not well understood
Need for cross-training
Encourage science students to minor in business and vice versa
Technical background helps Marketing folk understand Customer Needs
Interviews and hiring skills
Rigid hiring practices by companies may pass over talented, capable individuals who fail the “checklist”
Students lack interview skills Ideas for enhancing the Life Sciences workforce continued..<br>
slide24. Venture capital, economic development support
Better transportation and signage
Cost containment on healthcare and regulatory approvals
Need for ideas and mechanisms for bringing cohesion to the life sciences industries on the North Shore Other ideas for enhancing the industry<br>
slide25. Ideas for Life Sciences consortia and industry collaborations 70% companies were intrigued about the idea of a consortium
Collaboration on research and development
B-testing for new technologies
Applications testing
Share best practices
CRM, process workflow, etc.
For hosting training sessions (distributor training)
Networking
Access to talent pool for consultation, qualified candidates
Development opportunity for employees<br>
slide26. The life science arena is a thriving on the North Shore with a strong legacy and entrepreneurial community
Three important industry sectors populate the region: Reagents, Instruments, and Medical Devices
Mature companies are manufacturing and distributing commercial products to life science and healthcare customers (supporting the Drug and Diagnostics industries)
Skills demands on the workforce are high with ~ 70% requiring Bachelors degree as a minimum
Valuable feedback was collected for enhancing the workforce through training and promoting a stronger relationship with academia Outlook<br>
slide27. North shore WIB Workforce Systems Committee
Career Center Enhancements
Reduce “Bricks and Mortar“ commitment in favor of Consolidated Career Center and Community Access Points.
Streamline the Administrative Staffing Patterns.
Reorienting existing frontline staff into teams to provide enhanced core services that lead to jobs in our critical growth sectors.
Identify and cross-train existing staff into teams that can deliver training and services at remote locations on a regular basis
Utilizing technology to improve access and reduce selected service delivery costs.
Annual Report to the Legislature
Draft Report – will be mailed out end of March We put the North Shore to Work -<br>
slide28. North shore WIB Skills Gap Committee
On-Line Learning Research
Met with North Shore Community College…will meet with Salem State University staff as well…to learn about trends and data that local area post-secondary education is seeing
Long Term Unemployed Research
Tend to be younger and less educated
We need to target our program design with these issues in mind
Mature Long-term Unemployed tend to more educated but 60+ has very low educational attainment
On-Line Job Posting Analytics
Reviewed 318 job postings in Manufacturing Industry including occupational skills
New GED Test
Beginning to research the new GED test (2014), impact on students and education providers (Adult Basic Education and WIA Youth Vendors) We put the North Shore to Work -<br>
slide29. North Shore WIB Partnership Committee
Marketing Plan Update
Update Labor Market Blueprint, WIB Brochure, and Sector Reports
Bi-monthly newsletter
Four editorials
New Partnership Development
Manufacturing
Four WIB Consortium
Life Sciences – potential in developing a consortium with these companies We put the North Shore to Work -<br>
slide30. North Shore WIB Youth Pipeline Committee
Amp it Up Manufacturing Project
Partnership with North Shore Technology Council
Introduce Teachers to the North Shore Manufacturing Industry
WIA Youth RFP
Released on March 13th – Due on April 16th
Sub-Committee has been identified to review proposals and make recommendations
Full Board will vote on proposals at May 9th meeting
F1rstJobs 2013
RFP released on March 11 – Due on April 21st
Will continue to seek out businesses to hire teen directly
YouthWorks funds from the State are being finalized
Fundraising efforts in place We put the North Shore to Work -<br>
slide31. NORTH SHORE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD 70 Washington Street
Suite 314
Salem, MA 01970
Tel. 978.741.3805
www.northshorewib.com Next meetings:
May 9, 2013<br>
slide2. North Shore WIB Chair’s Report
WIB Association Quarterly Meeting – Youth Career Development and Employment
Status of federal activities
Other We put the North Shore to Work -<br>
slide3. North Shore WIB We put the North Shore to Work - Life Sciences Industry on the North Shore- project consultants Jack Leonard, Sue Long, and Bruce Turner<br>
slide4. The life sciences industry is considered an emerging industry in the NSWIB’s Labor Market Blueprint (2010)
The industry is complex and evolving with new scientific discoveries and advances in medicine
We conducted a study to update information and reflect important industry sectors and workforce skills and needs
Our results showed that the industry remains active and is growing
There are clear segment focuses with demand for a highly trained workforce
Feedback from company interviews generated ideas to enhance the workforce and strengthen industry relationships Executive Summary<br>
slide5. Catalogue the LifeSciences companies in the region
Determine sub-sector focus and strengths
Understand the qualifications and experience profiles of the workforce
Academic qualifications
Practical experience and certification
Other critical skills and competencies
Identify gaps and recommend training concepts to address these needs
Research the concept of Bio-instrumentation Core Facilities
Solicit interest in participation in collaborations to strengthen and enhance the industry Goals of the project<br>
slide6. Company database compiled by NSWIB, NSTC and NSIV
Engage consultants with knowledge and industry network
Develop an interview survey tool
Conduct outreach to companies with goal to interview 50% of the companies
Collect and analyze data and report findings:
Review with regional partners, educators, and industry
Propose next steps:
Potential training programs and services to fill skills and experience gaps Methodology<br>
slide7. North Shore WIB Labor Market Blue Print (2010) The Life Sciences framework is diverse and fluid across industry sectors<br>
slide8. North Shore WIB Labor Market Blue Print (2010) The Life Sciences framework is diverse and fluid across industry sectors<br>
slide9. We documented 80 Life Sciences companies in the North Shore region
Company database was updated to reflect:
mergers and acquisitions (7)
relocations to other regions (6)
new or missing life sciences companies (10)
non-life science companies (20+)
In-depth interviews were conducted with 35 (44%) of the companies
This sub-set represents approximately 4,600 employees in Massachusetts (all locations)
Half of the 35 companies said their workforce expanded in 2012 Interview results - statistics<br>
slide10. Founder/CEO residency was the predominant reason for company’s location on the North Shore
The region includes noteworthy industry pioneers and sector leaders
NEB, Waters, Analogic, AbioMed
However, we also saw strong entrepreneurial activity with new start ups and regional offices moving in
NSIV incubator, Triple Ring
For non-life sciences companies this as an attractive market and are looking for ways to participate
TUV SUD America
Workforce is well educated and largely local Interview results - other highlights<br>
slide11. Region revealed strong focus in 3 sectors<br>
slide12. Analysis based on 35 companies<br>
slide13. Interim analysis based on 70 companies<br>
slide14. Co-location has created Ecosystems around industry pioneers and leaders<br>
slide15. ✓ The industry attracts a broad spectrum of talent Research Scientists
Skilled scientist/manager (applications/product/team)
Laboratory Technicians
Manufacturing/Quality
Technical/Customer Support
Sales/Field Support
Engineers (Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Quality)
Specialist (automation, molding)
Assembler/machine operators
engineering technicians
Procurement/Logistics/Warehousing
Admin, Marketing, Website, etc. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓<br>
slide16. There is a strong demand for college level training ..
..
.. Data based on 35 company interviews Minimum
Qualification
for workforce
(%)<br>
slide17. Analysis based on 35 companies Hands-on, job related experience is also valued Companies who agree (%)<br>
slide18. 80% companies revealed challenging positions to fill
Demand for combination skills or some specific qualification or experience
Pressing need for Engineers, especially electromechanical, software
Scientists with specific skills (e.g. BioInformatics), or combinations (e.g. Chem/Physics with Bio)
Sales, Field Specialist, Technical Service who interface with customers require technical knowledge and business acumen
Technical Managers
Regulatory Affairs Survey revealed skills gaps<br>
slide19. Communications skills (writing, presentation, verbal)
Complex problem solving
Critical thinking
Team work
Professionalism
Quality systems basics - how to document control, data management, etc. Survey revealed competency needs<br>
slide20. Findings related to analytical instrumentation and Bio-instrumentation Core Facilities Analysis based on 35 companies<br>
slide21. Support for Bio-instrumentation Core Facilities was influenced by company sector and size Analysis based on 35 companies<br>
slide22. Strengthen the connection between industry and academia
Starts in Grammar Schools
Understand how science is applied to different career paths
Real life manufacturing - what it takes to make a product
Industry Post-Doc programs
Need for internships across the board
Integrate co-ops, internship, apprenticeships into college programs
“For applicants fresh out of school, hands-on experience on advanced equipment is an absolute necessity” Ideas enhancing the Life Sciences workforce<br>
slide23. Engineering talent hole
Low participation by students from North Shore schools, reason not well understood
Need for cross-training
Encourage science students to minor in business and vice versa
Technical background helps Marketing folk understand Customer Needs
Interviews and hiring skills
Rigid hiring practices by companies may pass over talented, capable individuals who fail the “checklist”
Students lack interview skills Ideas for enhancing the Life Sciences workforce continued..<br>
slide24. Venture capital, economic development support
Better transportation and signage
Cost containment on healthcare and regulatory approvals
Need for ideas and mechanisms for bringing cohesion to the life sciences industries on the North Shore Other ideas for enhancing the industry<br>
slide25. Ideas for Life Sciences consortia and industry collaborations 70% companies were intrigued about the idea of a consortium
Collaboration on research and development
B-testing for new technologies
Applications testing
Share best practices
CRM, process workflow, etc.
For hosting training sessions (distributor training)
Networking
Access to talent pool for consultation, qualified candidates
Development opportunity for employees<br>
slide26. The life science arena is a thriving on the North Shore with a strong legacy and entrepreneurial community
Three important industry sectors populate the region: Reagents, Instruments, and Medical Devices
Mature companies are manufacturing and distributing commercial products to life science and healthcare customers (supporting the Drug and Diagnostics industries)
Skills demands on the workforce are high with ~ 70% requiring Bachelors degree as a minimum
Valuable feedback was collected for enhancing the workforce through training and promoting a stronger relationship with academia Outlook<br>
slide27. North shore WIB Workforce Systems Committee
Career Center Enhancements
Reduce “Bricks and Mortar“ commitment in favor of Consolidated Career Center and Community Access Points.
Streamline the Administrative Staffing Patterns.
Reorienting existing frontline staff into teams to provide enhanced core services that lead to jobs in our critical growth sectors.
Identify and cross-train existing staff into teams that can deliver training and services at remote locations on a regular basis
Utilizing technology to improve access and reduce selected service delivery costs.
Annual Report to the Legislature
Draft Report – will be mailed out end of March We put the North Shore to Work -<br>
slide28. North shore WIB Skills Gap Committee
On-Line Learning Research
Met with North Shore Community College…will meet with Salem State University staff as well…to learn about trends and data that local area post-secondary education is seeing
Long Term Unemployed Research
Tend to be younger and less educated
We need to target our program design with these issues in mind
Mature Long-term Unemployed tend to more educated but 60+ has very low educational attainment
On-Line Job Posting Analytics
Reviewed 318 job postings in Manufacturing Industry including occupational skills
New GED Test
Beginning to research the new GED test (2014), impact on students and education providers (Adult Basic Education and WIA Youth Vendors) We put the North Shore to Work -<br>
slide29. North Shore WIB Partnership Committee
Marketing Plan Update
Update Labor Market Blueprint, WIB Brochure, and Sector Reports
Bi-monthly newsletter
Four editorials
New Partnership Development
Manufacturing
Four WIB Consortium
Life Sciences – potential in developing a consortium with these companies We put the North Shore to Work -<br>
slide30. North Shore WIB Youth Pipeline Committee
Amp it Up Manufacturing Project
Partnership with North Shore Technology Council
Introduce Teachers to the North Shore Manufacturing Industry
WIA Youth RFP
Released on March 13th – Due on April 16th
Sub-Committee has been identified to review proposals and make recommendations
Full Board will vote on proposals at May 9th meeting
F1rstJobs 2013
RFP released on March 11 – Due on April 21st
Will continue to seek out businesses to hire teen directly
YouthWorks funds from the State are being finalized
Fundraising efforts in place We put the North Shore to Work -<br>
slide31. NORTH SHORE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD 70 Washington Street
Suite 314
Salem, MA 01970
Tel. 978.741.3805
www.northshorewib.com Next meetings:
May 9, 2013<br>