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Manufacturing Education (PRIME) initiative to Alcoa com- munities in Ohio and Southern California. The $750,000 investment in the PRIME initiative through 2018 will result in not just an overhaul of the equipment and technology at high schools in selected locations, it will create something far more sustainable: an inclusive approach to workforce development. This inclusive model fosters regular and open communication between stakeholders and thereby cre- ates a more fl exible, responsive workforce development program. The SME Education Founda- tion staff has worked tirelessly to bring the manufacturing industry, educators, administrators, stu- dents, parents, and local offi cials together to give everyone a voice in shaping local manufacturing education. Though in its early stages in the greater Barberton area of Ohio, PRIME has already had an impact on student and parent awareness of the training opportunities available and the myriad careers available at Alcoa and other local manufacturers. Other outstanding partners are also making great strides in taking an ecosystem based approach to further workforce development. Hope Street Group has conducted a detailed research study to better understand what makes employees successful in an advanced manu- facturing workplace. Many manufacturers shared information so that knowledge could be distributed freely and openly across segments and geographies to benefi t the industry as a whole. The study will be released shortly and will be available to educators and manufacturers as a tool to both contribute to and spark dialogue on identifying and support- ing workforce development programs that produce relevant and measurable outcomes. The Institute of International Education (IIE) also brings a unique professional experience opportunity to youth in select communities worldwide. IIE helped to create the Alcoa Foundation Global Internship Program for Unemployed Youth which pairs local nonprofi ts and the manufacturing commu- nity to provide workplace skills training and real-world work
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experiences to youth, thereby enhancing and expanding their career options. Nearly 500 young people between the ages of 16 and 24 participated in the fi rst two years of the program and with the collaboration of the nonprofi ts, stu- dents, and manufacturers a clearer picture of local workforce development needs came to light.
Another example of innovation to marry business needs with human development is a program developed by The Manufacturing Institute. The Institute has launched an initiative to create entry-level aerospace industry career pathways at com- munity colleges near aerospace industry hubs. This effort will link student education and training directly with the most pressing needs of local employers by cre- ating an ecosystem encouraging communication between higher education and business. Innovation is the lifeblood of competitiveness in today’s economy and especially in advanced manufacturing. Given that innovation is dependent on people’s talents and abilities, there is tremendous need and focus on workforce development as
the above partnerships/programs demonstrate. While there is still much that can and will be done, the great work that has brought us this far will no doubt continue to bear fruit to benefi t industry, communities and individuals. We should all be diligent and carefully consider how we can contribute to agile ecosystems for workforce development in both our local and global community—the future depends on it.
Ryan Kish, Education and Workforce Development Program Manager, Alcoa Foundation. Alcoa Foundation is one of the largest corporate foundations in the US, with assets of approximately $480 million. Founded 64 years ago, Alcoa Foundation has invested more than $635 million in communities worldwide. In 2015, Alcoa Foundation contributed more than $22 million to
nonprofi t organizations throughout the world, building innovative partnerships to improve the environment and educate tomorrow’s leaders for careers in manufacturing and engineering.
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