Agenda - Economic Development Authority - 04/13/2017

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2015/2016 Season Recap 12-5-15 Manufacture CoHort - Work force planning model open discussion on concept 2-16-16 Anoka-Hennepin ISD11 - CTE Manufacturing Advisory Board. Work with 6t" and 9t" grade/counselors; discover early aptitude Middle school engagement, parent-teacher conferences Career tours Culture change (35% of HS grads need to go to 4-year college) Procedure vs application (Math especially) "More Math" does not necessarily mean Calculus; more in depth application of Algebra and Statistics Curriculum review— relevance? "Real career" fair Role of career counselor, focus on better career exploration (not just college apps) Types of equipment 1. 1. Automation/robotics/programming 2. 2. Mechanical 3. 3. Process — experiments, testing 4. 4. Chemical Reciprocal visits 2-29-16 Manufacture CoHort - Work force planning narrow scope. Introduced structure on how the Workforce Model will look. Reviewed elements in play made choices on moving forward. 3-16-16 Anoka Enterprise Park Annual Meeting, Recap on manufacturing activity and discussion on direction. 8-18-16 Manufacture CoHort - ATC; Meet Millennials where they are This talent landscape is already undergoing significant change. Today's observations are the base from which to continue to build upon Manufacturing's approach to managing and communicating with employees now. 9-27-16 Manufacture CoHort - DecoPac; Address workforce inventory opportunities in direct support of manufacture pipeline needs. DEED - Minnesota Apprenticeship Initiative 10-13-16 ATC/ DEED work session: Kent Hanson capitalize on ability to effect and benefit manufacturing. Washington DC will notice this. Erik will set up a meeting with Jon and Jami at ATC. We want to learn what programing is available to manufactures that supports the issues/topics we are drilling into.