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Construction Industry Collaborative Read our Workforce Forecast Report Edit 2017-2019 Construction Needs Assessment Critical Jobs in Vermont Construction Carpenter / Craft Professional Site Supervisor 3. Crew Leader 4. Project Engineer 5. Estimator 6. Project Manager CAREER LADDER IN VERMONT CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY Watch video about Career Opportunities in Vermont Construction Watch the video about gaining NCCER Industry Recognized Credentials Explore Hands On Training RESOURCE PARTNERS: Associated Builders and Contractors ReSOURCE VT Agency of Education CTEs Vermont Works for Women If your company is interested in joining the VTPM's Construction Collaborative, please contact maryanne (at) vtroundtable (dot) org for more information.

GENEROUS FUNDING PARTNERS OTHER CONTRIBUTORS: Cabot Creamery Chroma Technology Corp. Cynosure Engelberth Construction Geoff Glaspie MKF Properties Southwestern Vermont Health Care Vermont Electric Power Company (VELCO) University of Vermont Health Network

Crew Leader Vermont's Advanced Manufacturing Training Resources FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS Training and financial resources are available to businesses and interested individuals. This is an ideal time to develop "essential" skills for high-paying manufacturing jobs. WHY EARN INDUSTRY CREDENTIALS? INDUSTRY RECOGNIZED CREDENTIALS FOR ESSENTIAL MANUFACTURING JOBS Certified Production Technician Certification For more information, email CCV michael.keogh@ccv.edu Manufacturing Production Apprenticeship For more information, email CCV michael.keogh@ccv.edu Lean Manufacturing 101 For more information, go to VMEC's site: https://vmec.org/contact-vmec/ Manufacturing Apprenticeship & Certification Programs at VTC Production, Industrial Maintenance, Machine Operations For more information, email email VTC maureen.hebert@vtc.edu Critical Job Industry Recognized Credential Training Providers Production Assembler/ Operator Certified Production Technician OR Mechatronics + Employability Skills Community College of Vermont Vermont Technical College Essex Technical Center Industrial Maintenance Technician Certified Production Technician; OR Mechatronics + Employability skills + Experience OR Industrial Maintenance Certification Community College of Vermont Vermont Technical College Center for Technology Essex North Country Technical Center CNC Machine Operator CNC Machining Certified Production Technician SolidWorks AutoCAD Community College of Vermont Vermont Technical College Center for Technology Essex River Valley Technical Center Team Leader Lean Principles Quality ISO9001 Leadership VMEC Vermont Technical College Design Engineer Production Engineer Electrical Engineer Mechanical Engineer Engineering Management Industrial Engineer Computer Scientist Mfg Engineering Technology University of Vermont Norwich University Vermont Technical College FIND A INDUSTRY-RECOGNIZED TRAINING PROGRAM NEAR YOU Community College of Vermont (Certified Production Technician) With one of 12 locations and remote instruction statewide Vermont Career and Technical Education Centers Find programs in Engineering, Industrial Design, Mechatronics, Machining, Equipment Maintenance, Welding, and more. For youth and adults. Central Vermont Technical Center, Barre Cold Hollow Career Center, Enosburg Falls Center for Technology, Essex Green Mountain Technology and Career Center, Lamoille Hartford Career and Technology Center, White River Junction Lyndon Institute for Career and Technical Education, Lyndon North Country Career Center, Newport Northwest Technical Center, St Albans Randolph Technical Career Center, Randolph River Bend Career and Technical Center, Bradford River Valley Technical Center, Springfield St Johnsbury Career and Technical Education, St Johnsbury Stafford Technical Center, Rutland Southwest Vermont Career Development Center, Bennington Windham Regional Career Center, Brattleboro Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center Lean; Quality; Process Improvement; Profitability; more In Randolph, VT and with remote instruction Vermont Technical College Certifications and Apprenticeships in Manufacturing Manufacturing Engineering Technology Degree The Hard Soft Skills For new or emerging supervisory roles, this is a 16 hr. course for team leaders. It is delivered in (4) four-hour session blocks. See Learning Objectives. For more information, contact Dianne Percy, call (802) 236-9161 or Register Online Norwich University (Electrical, Computer, Mechanical Engineering) University of Vermont (College of Engineering) FUNDS FOR TRAINING For assistance in evaluating financial resources, contact Michael.Keogh@ccv.edu FOR INDIVIDUALS (Unemployed or Job Changers) Strengthening Working Families Initiative for guardians of youth 14 years and under Workforce Investment Opportunity Act (WIOA) from Department of Labor for displaced or unemployed workers Advancement Grant and other VSAC grants from Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) for non-degree training. Paired with: Curtis Fund Grant for Credentials of Value (VSAC administered) FOR BUSINESSES (to advance skills of incumbent workers) Apprenticeship Expansion Grant from Community College of Vermont Vermont Training Program from Agency of Commerce and Community Development

Our Progress in Advanced Manufacturing CASE FOR SUPPORT A Manufacturing Talent Shortage Vermont Labor Market Information indicates as of February of 2021, Vermont employed 28,700 people in manufacturing, about the same number as one year earlier. However, much has changed in the labor participation rate, down about 30,000 or 20% from last year, due to the far-reaching effects of the pandemic. With unemployment again at around 2%, the shortage of skilled manufacturing workers demands a shared strategy. Organizing the Manufacturing Collaborative Outcomes Vermont Talent Pipeline’s Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative is comprised of ~60 makers of durable, non-durable and food-related products. The collaborative organized in fall of 2018 to address the shared needs for skills and talent. The largest demand, for Production Assemblers and Operators, provides high-wage entry points to manufacturing careers, leading to the next level of Team Leaders, CNC Machinists and Equipment Technicians. Also in demand are Design Engineers to develop new products, and Production Engineers to improve processes and reduce waste. In 2018, the original 34 participating Manufacturers identified five critical roles representing the demand for new and replacement hiring between 2018-20. 100% of the employers responded to the demand planning survey forecasting 1380+ jobs as: Production Assemblers/Operators CNC Machinists Equipment Technicians Team Leaders Engineers (Design & Production) The Supply Side We provide this demand data to Vermont’s educators. With required competencies and credentials for each role, they develop and align training to serve industry - and the labor force with job-ready skills. This was the initiation for industry recognition of short-term “stackable” credentials for high-demand skills and careers in Vermont manufacturing. Target audiences includes youth and adult STEM and Manufacturing program participants, delivered at Career and Technical Education Centers, CCV and VTC. We also build awareness among High School and work-based learning students, and Vermont Department of Labor’s job seekers and changers. Today, we build awareness, exploration and preparation for manufacturing careers, through apprenticeship opportunities and a videoconference series called “Exploring Careers in Manufacturing” for students and adults engaged in Manufacturing or STEM credentials. Each of these sessions has drawn dozens of skilled participants to career planning dialogues direct with hiring employers. Each session is followed by job applications and interviews. Public and Philanthropic training funds are in use by employers and individuals to braid available resources. Registered Apprenticeships, funded by Vermont’s Department of Labor, delivered through sponsoring Community College of Vermont and Vermont Technical College make training accessible to business and labor participants. When we began this work in 2018, there was no skill standard for manufacturing. Today, the Manufacturing Collaborative recognizes the MSSC Certified Production Technician (CPT) and Siemens Mechatronics as the gold standards for production hiring. These credential command a higher wage, yet result in work-ready skills, advancement opportunities and better retention. Join the Collaborative Part of the attraction to manufacturing jobs are high-wage salaries and career opportunities. Working together, manufacturers have developed incentives to join the industry including messaging valued career opportunities which feature paid-for training with college credit - a route to credential and degree completion without debt. We welcome your participation in the Manufacturing Collaborative. Please consider a 3-year tax-deductible, charitable contribution to the VBR Research and Education Foundation to support the Vermont Talent Pipeline. Download Case for Support for Print

Crew Leader Vermont's Nurse Education Training Resources Critical Job Credential Requirement Training Providers Nurse Assistant 172 hr course; with clinical experience See List of Training Below Medical Assistant 15 credits (applies to PN or RN) Community College of Vermont Nursing Core Prep 14 credits (applies to PN or RN) Anatomy and Physiology 1&2, 8 cr Human Development, 3 cr Nutrition, 3 cr Community College of Vermont Transferable to any Vermont RN program Practical Nurse 35 credits + 630 hrs clinical experience (may include 14 cr from Nursing Prep and be applied to the ADN degree) Vermont Technical College Registered Nurse ADN - 70 total credits (may include 36 credits from PN and be applied to the BSN degree) Vermont Technical College BSN - 120 credits (may include 70 ADN credits Vermont Technical College Castleton State University University of Vermont Norwich University Norwich University Accelerated BSN - 45 credits for candidates with a BS in another subject Advance Practice Registered Nurse MSN Castleton State University Norwich University University of Vermont Accelerated MSN University of Vermont DNP University of Vermont INDUSTRY RECOGNIZED CREDENTIALS AND CERTIFICATIONS 1. Licensed Nurse Assistant (LNA) 2. Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) a. Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) b. Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) 3. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 4. Registered Nurse (RN) 5. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) 1. Licensed Nurse Assistant An LNA is a credential provided by successful completion of the Vermont Board of Nursing exam for LNAs. LNAs provides basic nursing care which includes assistance with bathing, dressing, eating, mobility and toileting; they take vital signs, obtain labs, observe and report information, under the supervision of an LPN or RN. Any program operating in Vermont must be approved by the Vermont Board of Nursing. The Board has provided a list of APPROVED NURSING ASSISTANT EDUCATION PROGRAMS in Vermont https://sos.vermont.gov/media/xgang204/naep-list-of-programs-december-2019.pdf 2. Certified Medical Assistant CMA is a national credential from the American Association of Medical Assistants. Medical assistants are cross-trained to perform administrative and clinical duties, which may include: computer applications, medical records, coding, scheduling, as well as clinical responsibilities like taking medical histories, explaining procedures, assisting physician, performing lab tests, administering meds directed, drawing blood, removing sutures, and more Approved Medication Assistant Education Programs in Vermont: https://sos.vermont.gov/media/ryjlllpr/mna-programs-09202017.pdf Additional Medical Assistant Apprenticeships: CCV https://ccv.edu/explore-ccv-programs/registered-apprenticeships/medical-assisting-apprenticeship/ 3. Licensed Practical Nurse The Practical Nursing certificate at Vermont Technical College’s 4 campuses and 12 distance locations, is accredited by the Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation. With 36 credits, completers are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN exam. With VTC’s >99% pass rate for the NCLEX-PN, all credits apply to VTC’s 70 credit ADN program, to become eligible for the RN. 4. Registered Nurse Registered Nurses must pass the NCLEX RN exam, a National licensure credential for skilled nurses. Students may complete either a 2-year ADN degree or a 4 year BSN to be eligible for the RN exam. FIND A TRAINING PROGRAM NEAR YOU Vermont Career and Technical Education Centers Find programs in Health, Medical and Sports Science. For youth and adults. Burlington Technical Center, Burlington Central Vermont Technical Center, Barre Cold Hollow Career Center, Enosburg Falls Center for Technology, Essex Green Mountain Technology and Career Center, Lamoille Hartford Career and Technology Center, White River Junction Lyndon Institute for Career and Technical Education, Lyndon North Country Career Center, Newport Northwest Technical Center, St Albans Randolph Technical Career Center, Randolph River Bend Career and Technical Center, Bradford River Valley Technical Center, Springfield St Johnsbury Career and Technical Education, St Johnsbury Stafford Technical Center, Rutland Southwest Vermont Career Development Center, Bennington Windham Regional Career Center, Brattleboro UVM Health Network (LNA) Community College of Vermont (Nursing Prep Sequence) Vermont Technical College (LNA, LPN, ADN, BSN) Castleton State University (RN - BSN, BSN) Norwich University (BSN, ABSN, MSN) University of Vermont (BSN, AMSN, MSN, DNP)

Find Jobs and Careers Exploring Careers in Construction with P.C. Construction Company Contact: Watch Video | Apply Here Exploring Careers in Construction with Breadloaf Construction Contact: Watch Video | Apply Here Exploring Careers in Construction with DEW Construction Contact: Watch Video | Apply Here Exploring Careers in Construction with Vermont Mechanical Contact: Watch Video | Apply Here Exploring Careers in Construction with New England Air Systems Company Contact: Eric Lafayette Watch Video | Apply Here Exploring Careers in Construction with VHV Company Company Contact: Rob Ward Watch Video | Apply Here MEMBERS OF COLLABORATIVE: Breadloaf Construction Casella Construction, Inc. DEW Construction Corp. Engelberth Construction JA Morrissey, Inc. Mackin Consultants Metro Walls Neagley & Chase Construction New England Air Systems PC Construction ReArch Company SD Ireland, Inc. Spates Construction Stewart Construction Trumbull-Nelson VHV Vermont Mechanical Wright Construction

Crew Leader Vermont's Construction Training Resources THE VALUE OF INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION INDUSTRY RECOGNIZED CREDENTIALS AND CERTIFICATIONS NCCER Core Construction Certification Nationally recognized, NCCER’s credentialed course is designed for the new construction hire or laborer, to provide essential craft skills, employability with OSHA 10 safety. This 73-hour curriculum which serves both Construction and the Trades, is taught by an NCCER certified instructor. NCCER is a national certification, which requires written and performance- based assessment for each of 8 modules. NCCER Core Construction Programs are offered in more than 20 locations in Vermont, listed below. NCCER Crew Leadership Certification An NCCER credential designed to upskill the Craft Professional to the job of Crew Leader, this course is taught by a certified NCCER instructor at VHV in Winooski (available by video conference also). Please contact Becky Loucks (becky@vhv.com ) at VHV for more information or to register. NCCER Project Supervisor Certification An NCCER national credential designed for advancement of Crew Leaders, Project Engineers or Estimators to the role of Site Supervisor. Developed in direct response to the Construction Employer Collaborative need to backfill retirees, this course delivers a national NCCER Credential. It is taught by Certified NCCER Instructors in 85 hours by the following providers: Association of Builders and Contractors, VT/NH it is delivered in Modules of varying lengths. Register using this ABC VT/NH Link VHV, Winooski/White River it is delivered in 3 parts by videoconference (25-30 hrs. each). Register for by emailing Becky Loucks (becky@vhv.com ) or call 802.861.6195. The Hard Soft Skills For new or emerging supervisory roles, this is a16 hr course for new leaders offered by Vermont Technical College. It is delivered in 4 sessions, four-hour blocks. Please contact Dianne Percy (dpercy@vtc.edu or 802.236.9161) for more information. See Learning Objectives and Online Registration . OTHER INDUSTRY RECOGNIZED CREDENTIALS TAUGHT IN VERMONT NCCER Pipefitting NCCER Plumbing NCCER Carpentry Critical Job Industry Recognized Credential Training Providers Craft Professional / Trade Apprentice NCCER Core Construction + Employability skills + OSHA10 Career and Technical Education Centers Vermont Works for Women VHV Company ReSource VT Franklin County Restorative Justice Crew Leader NCCER Crew Leadership + Field Experience VHV Company, Winooski Site Supervisor NCCER Project Supervision Or Construction Management degree equivalent + Field Experience VHV Company, Winooski Construction Management, Civil Engineering degrees Vermont Technical College Norwich University University of Vermont Estimator Math or STEM-related degree Community College of Vermont Vermont Technical College Norwich University University of Vermont St Michael’s College Middlebury College Project Manager Experience + STEM related degree (same as above) FIND A TRAINING PROGRAM NEAR YOU Vermont Career and Technical Education Centers (Construction, Building & Trades) Central Vermont Technical Center, Barre Cold Hollow Career Center, Enosburg Falls Center for Technology, Essex Green Mountain Technology and Career Center, Lamoille Hartford Career and Technology Center, White River Junction Lyndon Institute for Career and Technical Education, Lyndon North Country Career Center, Newport Northwest Technical Center, St Albans Randolph Technical Career Center, Randolph River Bend Career and Technical Center, Bradford River Valley Technical Center, Springfield St Johnsbury Career and Technical Education, St Johnsbury Stafford Technical Center, Rutland Southwest Vermont Career Development Center, Bennington Windham Regional Career Center, Brattleboro Vermont Works for Women (Trailblazers) ReSOURCE VT (YouthBuild & Construction 101) Yestermorrow Design/Build School Vermont Technical College (Construction Management) Norwich University (Construction Management, Civil Engineering) University of Vermont (Civil Engineering) Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Project Engineer

Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative View Manufacturing 2021 Needs Assessment Results View Manufacturing 2018 Needs Assessment Results TOP 5 CRITICAL JOBS IN VERMONT ADVANCED MANUFACTURING Production Assembler/Operator Equipment Maintenance Technician CNC Machinist Engineer Team Leader Click for Education Resources CAREER LADDER IN ADVANCED MANUFACTURING Download Full Sized Ladder Graphic If your company is interested in joining the VTPM's Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative, please contact maryanne (at) vtroundtable (dot) org for more information.

THE BUSINESS MODEL CURRENT FUNDING VTPM’s goals involve developing and refining statewide industry collaboratives in the following sectors: Construction, Healthcare, Advanced Manufacturing, Information Technology, Tourism, and Energy by 2020. VTPM is currently staffed by the Vermont Business Roundtable with grants and donations provided by philanthropic resources and employer donations to the VBR Research and Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit. FUTURE FUNDING These “collaboratives” or clusters elevate the employers shared vision to fill the most critical workforce needs. The deliverables of the Talent Pipeline support career awareness, exploration and training for new and existing jobs through industry marketing and training at the secondary and post-secondary levels, and for all populations, including dislocated or disabled workers, veterans, youth and career changers. Career pathways for industry critical roles will identify on-ramps for youth and adult audiences with varying levels of education and skill. The financial sustainability of the program will involve employer collaborative contributions using a demonstrated Return on Investment model. VTPM Deliverables include: Identification of Industry Critical Roles Forecast for each critical role Common Job descriptions for critical roles across the industry Career pathways diagrams with on ramps for all education levels Connections with educators for work-based learning Return on Investment analysis for hiring and retention measurements A pipeline of skilled employees The VBR Research and Education Foundation (VBRREF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in South Burlington, Vermont, which works to ensure a continuum of high quality educational experiences to prepare children and families to be productive citizens in a global economy. The VBRREF is focusing efforts in the key area of College and Career Readiness through a collaboration between businesses and educators to develop career awareness and exploration programs for youth and all ages - to help fill Vermont’s skills gap. The Vermont Talent Pipeline Management (VTPM) project is the major initiative for this work.

Our Progress in Construction CASE FOR SUPPORT A Construction Talent Shortage At the start of 2021, the Vermont construction industry employed approximately 11,300 workers - down 11% from 2019. With the average age in construction hovering around 45, a wave of boomer retirements has begun. Add the fact that fewer young people are entering the trades, and we face a substantial talent shortage within the next 5 years. Organizing the Construction Collaborative The Vermont Talent Pipeline’s Construction Collaborative is comprised of 17 Vermont employers, diverse in size and geography, who share the need for skilled talent. In 2017, General Contractors and Subcontractors began planning for their future talent needs. With employment representation of close to 1,500 employees, of the estimated 11,300 in Vermont, there is significant upside for participation, regardless of company size. Contractors cite the top two reasons for collaborating in the Talent Pipeline as: 1. Peer sharing opportunities and 2. Influencing skill development to provide work-ready direct hires. In 2017, the original 12 employers of the Construction Collaborative identified six critical jobs representing their greatest new and replacement hiring needs. The demand for 334 FTEs, related skill and credential requirements was forecast using VTPM’s needs assessment survey webtools for these critical jobs: Carpenter / Trade Professional Project Engineer Site Superintendent Estimator Crew Leader Project Manager VTPM produced a report for Vermont’s education providers highlighting the hiring and skill demands for the industry. The report provides both qualitative and quantitative demand summaries. Competencies and industry recognized credentials (IRCs) provide both short-term training opportunities for high demand skills, and longer-term education for higher-level roles. National Transferable credentials such as NCCER’s Construction Core Essentials; and Crew Leadership; were cited as IRCs employers would recognize with guaranteed interviews, wage increases, and career advancement opportunities. IRCs save employers significant time and money, hiring direct from a training source, and reducing or eliminating the need for posting, screening, interviewing, onboarding and training. Construction employers provided feedback on existing talent sources and training providers from whom they hired their best people. The conclusions highlighted Vermont’s Career and Technical Education Centers (CTEs), Building and Trades programs, which deliver a large % of entry-level workers to the industry, and recognition of an industry standard through a consistent credential. The VTPM Collaborative worked with the Agency of Education and other non-profit training providers to develop hiring incentives for students who complete the NCCER Core Curriculum credential (National Center for Construction Education and Research), a national, transferable credential - by guaranteeing an interview and if hired, a wage above standard. Workers now enter the Construction Industry Pipeline, and advance within it, gaining knowledge from many different resources. In the 2019 school year, 145 NCCER Core Construction completers were hired into entry-level positions by Vermont employers. Of these, 30 were hired directly by members of the Construction Collaborative, the remainder, hired by other sources including home builders and trades. By partnering with the Career and Technical Education Centers and other non-profit training providers to provide work-based learning opportunities and speakers from industry, the collaborative has helped significantly increase the number of NCCER-certified hires. The promotion of current employees is also an important part of filling the skills gap left by retiring construction leaders. According to NCCER the National Center for Construction Education and Research, 30% of construction leaders will be retiring within the next 3 years. To provide succession planning, VTPM is helping to streamline costs and unpredictability of available leadership training, through shared training in cohorts. Over 70 construction employees completed construction leadership training in 2019, and 52 earned credentials in NCCER’s Crew Leadership or Project Supervision. In 2021, shared training for Construction Managers has been 50% funded by the Vermont Training Program; and virtual training modules in specialized Management operations is provided by Association of Builders and Contractors of NH/VT. But there’s more work to be done! Though we’ve built a training pipeline, only 25% of IRC completers were hired directly by collaborative members. Employer goals for 2021 include improving the direct hire rate from 25% to 50% by building stronger relationships between IRC providers and businesses, through a Exploring Construction Career Series of virtual open houses for students and work-based learning activity. In January 2020, the Collaborative produced an industry marketing video called “Exploring Careers in Vermont Construction”. The video features successful young women and men from a variety of Vermont’s construction companies. Each feature describes a training on-ramp, and the best parts of working in the industry, busting myths of the Construction past and inviting all ages to join the industry in a safe, productive, high-paying field. Download Case for Support for Print