2016-19 GROW HERE campaign
In 2014, MMAC/Milwaukee7 launched the Regional Talent Partnership to:
By the end of 2019, the GROW HERE team successfully counted over 200,000 career-based learning experiences. This “counting” had a purpose - we were able to map resources and partners, find gaps either by geography or the depth of experience, and map the distribution of higher-value/impact activities like internships and youth apprenticeship. We found that:
Partners are asking for more support:
As a result, MMAC/M7 is developing programs that target key industry skills gaps with a focus on connecting career exposure experiences with higher-touch, more impactful experiences such as job shadows, internships, teacher externships, youth apprenticeships and entrepreneurial skills accelerators. We are looking further downstream at partnership opportunities to better connect “opportunity youth” (up to age 24); the incumbent workforce, adults in career transition, as well as those currently on the sidelines to targeted career pathway training and employment opportunities.
- Provide direct assistance to companies by assessing their talent gaps and recommending solutions.
- Vet and promote regional resources to assist employers in connecting to work-ready talent.
- Convene regional stakeholders to identify and address critical talent needs, share best practices, and seed innovative partnerships.
- Curriculum Committee/Advisory Board Member
- Guest Speaker
- Company Tour
- Career Fair Participant
- Educator Externship/Professional Development Sponsor
- Student Project Advisor
- Innovation/Entrepreneurial Skills Program Advisor
- Competition Judge
- Fab Lab/Maker Space Supporter
- Job Shadow Host
- Informational Interviewee
- Career Mentor
- Resume Reviewer
- Mock Interviewer
- Part-time/Summer Employer
- Co-op or Clinical Experience Employer
- Internship Employer
- Youth Apprenticeship Employer
By the end of 2019, the GROW HERE team successfully counted over 200,000 career-based learning experiences. This “counting” had a purpose - we were able to map resources and partners, find gaps either by geography or the depth of experience, and map the distribution of higher-value/impact activities like internships and youth apprenticeship. We found that:
- Career exposure experiences (expos, career fairs) are plentiful
- Exposure events can “inspire” students, but do the effects last?
- Career experiences can influence students’ Academic & Career plans
- High-touch experiences like youth apprenticeships and internships are in shorter supply
- Classroom project support requests are trending upward as schools in our region implement career academies and entrepreneurial skills accelerators
Partners are asking for more support:
- Understanding & using Labor Market Information
- Sourcing the right partners for higher impact experiences like internships, youth apprenticeship, and project support
- Connecting to higher-education and workforce training programs
- Establishing the ROI for career experiences in K-12
As a result, MMAC/M7 is developing programs that target key industry skills gaps with a focus on connecting career exposure experiences with higher-touch, more impactful experiences such as job shadows, internships, teacher externships, youth apprenticeships and entrepreneurial skills accelerators. We are looking further downstream at partnership opportunities to better connect “opportunity youth” (up to age 24); the incumbent workforce, adults in career transition, as well as those currently on the sidelines to targeted career pathway training and employment opportunities.
