MITEC
at National Skills Coalition
Marine-industry workforce development concerns to be
presented in a national platform
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Next
month, MITEC Vice-Chair Pam Lendzion will join a special delegation
of employers who will meet with Congressional leadership and
representatives of the Obama Administration to discuss the role of
sector partnerships in preparing workers for new technical jobs in
the 21st century economy.
Sponsored
by the National Skills Coalition, this program will help MITEC
connect with other key industries who share our commitment to
ensuring the U.S. has the technically skilled workforce necessary
to grow the marine industry here in the future.
"MITEC
is perfectly poised to serve the industry as funds are released for
workforce development," says Lendzion, who also serves at ABBRA
vice-president. "To move forward, though, we do need support and
information from the industry employers, whether they are builders,
repair yards, or marinas."
As
she gathers this information for her presentation, Lendzion is
encouraging employers to take the 2010 MITEC needs-assessment
survey to provide her with the most current information
possible about their own employment and training needs.
"The information we collect about employers, hiring practices, and
available workers will be essential in establishing a clear picture
both of our needs and of our potential for growth," says
Lendzion.
To complete the MITEC needs-assessment survey, simply click
HERE.
Once
the analysis is completed, MITEC will publish it on its website at
www.MyMITEC.com so that anyone working in the
marine industry will have access to the results. According to
Lendzion, "This information will
benefit marine associations, trade organizations, manufacturers,
dealers, yards, groups or individuals applying for both national or
state grants, and others who are working to develop marine-training
programs."
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