AUST USTIN C N CAR AREER C R CONNECT ONNECT A workforce development initiative of Austin Coming Together
Why Austin Career Connect? In January 2014, ACT’s Austin Workforce Collaborative commissioned researchers at Dominican University to conduct a study of the prospects for engaging Austin residents in Advanced Manufacturing Training programs, leading to careers in advanced manufacturing. The report, released in late 2014, detailed the following conclusions:
Need for living-wage careers There is significant need among Austin residents for living-wage careers. – Post-recession unemployment hovers around 22% – About 11% of Austin residents are employed but still have household incomes below the poverty line – There may be as many as 20,000 discouraged workers in Austin who are currently out of the labor force
Good jobs are out there High-quality jobs are available – For students who complete a training program in Advanced Manufacturing, job placement rates are over 90% – Wages in advanced manufacturing (CNC, welding, press brake) typically start at $11-$14/hr and rise to $17-$20/hr after two or three years of employment
Supply exceeds demand Yet, AMT programs that serve Austin residents are struggling to fill program seats. WHY? － Programs not cross-referring applicants － Many applicants need other supports before they’re ready to enroll: Bridge, social services, etc. － Lack of follow-up support for applicants
The solution: AUST USTIN C N CAR AREER C R CONNECT ONNECT ACC is a coordinated recruitment, intake, referral, and tracking system for individuals pursuing careers in advanced manufacturing. ACC serves jobseekers by: Supporting enrollment in advanced manufacturing training and/or • bridge programs Providing referrals to other supports • ACC serves partner organizations by: Providing strategic recruitment and referral support with access to • progress reporting
ACC Partners Training and Bridge Partners
ACC Partners Referral and Social Support Partners
ACC Partners Research & Technical Assistance
ACC Clients Potential barriers to enrollment in an AMT program include: – Low TABE scores (Math or Reading) – Lack of availability during scheduled training times – Lack of reliable transportation – Lack of reliable childcare – Lack of income to sustain her/him during training – Inability to meet physical demands of job – Lack of interest and/or commitment – Inability to pass drug screening – A History of certain criminal offenses
ACC fills the gaps For applicants… – Single point of contact (ACC Coordinator) throughout entire process – After intake, referral to AMT program, bridge, pre-bridge, and/or social services – Multiple, consecutive or concurrent referrals For partner organizations… – Pre-screening of applicants – Applicants who do not yet meet enrollment qualifications are offered other options – ACC serves purpose of cross-referral
How to support ACC Organizations can support the Austin Career Connect initiative if they: 1. Provide social service support to clients from the following zip codes: 60644, 60651, 60639, 60707, 60624, 60623, 60612; and are 2. Willing to refer interested clients to our ACC Coordinator
Contact Austin Coming Together www www.AustinComingT .AustinComingTogether ogether.or .org g 773-417-8613 773-417-8613
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