Agenda - Economic Development Authority - 01/14/2021

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2019/2020 Manufacture CoHort Recap: Launched the 2019/2020 Manufacturing CoHort Season: October, Manufacturing month, was supported with a major workforce rally and outreach to the community. • Anoka Area Chamber Manufacturing CoHort member, Safety Speed, in Ham Lake, hosted a manufacturing rally. • Featured keynote address from Governor Tim Walz. • Department of Labor Commissioner Nancy Leppink, spoke on industry trends. • Independent School District 11 Superintendent, David Law, informed the audience on K12 readiness efforts. • Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce Manufacturing Director, John LeTourneau, presented on Local Manufacturing and its impact on the community. Industry Topic Automation: January CoHort — Automation, Hosted by Trusted Partner, Rapid Packaging. • Acted upon the request of the Automation CoHort meeting to do an automation assessment of CoHort members. The outcome of this assessment will inform future CoHort activity on meeting the demand and challenges with automation integration. Industry Topic Workforce Readiness: Traveled to Colorado to tour the MILL, Manufacturing Industry Learning Lab: • The MILL is a massive group effort between school districts, professionals, and industry partners. • This national training center is focused on empowering the next generation of leaders. • Be trained in the industry's most sophisticated machinery. • Gain skills that will transfer to various manufacturing industries. • Receive national certification and be ready to hire after completion. • Use your training to build a solid career and future for yourself and loved ones. Broadly looking to answer the question on our willingness or interest in scaling something like this to serve manufacturing in our region. Workforce CTE, Equity and Inclusion: November 2019, Traveled to Washington DC, by invitation of Bi-partisan House Career and Technical Education (CTE) caucus. Presented on the topic of Increasing Access and Equity in Career & Technical Education.