The Bi-Weekly Workforce Newsletter of the Council of Industry
July 29, 2021
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Manufacturing Workforce News |
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Paving the Way for the New Wave of Manufacturers: Hudson Valley Pathways Academy |
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The Hudson Valley Pathways Academy (HVPA) program allows high school students to earn their high school diploma and an associate’s degree as part of a P-TECH six-year technical program. Students enter the program as high school freshmen and those who successfully complete it will graduate with an A.A.S. in one of three concentrations from SUNY Ulster, one of which is advanced manufacturing. This program is of no cost to students.
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The Collaborative Recruiting Program Takes a Step Forward with Company Branded Job Portals
By Fatima Rianchos, HR and Recruiting Intern
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During the last few weeks here at the Council of Industry, I have begun to familiarize myself with many features of the iCIMs recruiting system that powers the Council of Industry Collaborative Recruiting Initiative (CRI). Through trial and error, I have learned how to pull reports, post/repost/close jobs, use the configuration systems, and create branded portals.
This past month, I have been working on creating the branded portals for each CRI subscriber. For the participating firms, the benefits of this new feature are significant. Each portal has a custom link that features only open positions at that company. This link is branded to match the company website. It matches fonts and colors and images making it easy to link it directly to their website and share on social media and on other platforms. Participating companies are essentially getting their own career page, complete with applicant tracking capabilities, for a small fraction of the cost of purchasing one on their own.
All participating firms benefit from collaborating with other participating manufacturers. Joint promotion of jobs, thousands of candidates, in the system, a single place - www.HVMfgJobs.com – for jobseekers to visit and more. The tools and resources of the iCIMS Applicant Tracking System (ATS) make it easy to post jobs and manage candidates.
If you are interested in learning more about The Council of Industry’s Collaborative Recruiting Initiative and/or the branded portals that come with it please email Fatima for a demo.
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Candidate Profile - Interested in Welding Position |
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Candidate ID: 16834
This candidate is certified in Welding. They have gained their knowledge through hands-on experience. Knows MIG, TIG, and STICK welding. Would like more practice with MIG welding, is good at TIG welding and enjoys it. This candidate enjoys working, math, and is very sociable. As a resident of Kingston, NY this candidate will work endlessly and diligently to complete any task at hand. Willing to work in the Ulster area.
Position Interest: Welding
Level: Entry-Level
Skills: Manual Labor, Social Skills "can talk to anyone," Technical Skills
Education: Ulster B.O.C.E.S – Welding Certificate
High School Diploma - Rondout Valley High School
Desired Salary: $25/HR - Negotiable
CRI Participating firms can contact this candidate via the candidate ID above.
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Held annually on the first Friday in October with events that continue throughout the month, MFG Day—Manufacturing Day—helps show the reality of modern manufacturing careers by encouraging thousands of companies and educational institutions around the nation to open their doors to students, parents, teachers and community leaders.
This year, MFG Day also includes a strong emphasis on engaging digital and virtual events throughout the country. With manufacturing careers at the heart of some of the most impactful work being done in response to the pandemic we are excited to shine a spotlight on manufacturing careers.
Viking Industries will host WKIP broadcast featuring the Council of Industry. Your company can participate too! Contact jhansen@councilofindustry.org for more information.
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Council of Industry Wage & Benefit Survey - October 4th |
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The Council of Industry's 2021 Wage and Benefit Survey will be available for members to complete beginning October 4th. The survey is sponsored by Associate Members Ethan Allen Personnel Group and Rose & Kiernan Insurance. Watch your inbox for details. |
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Hudson Valley Unemployment Rate Falls to 5.1 Percent-Manufacturers add 1,400 Jobs Year on Year |
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The New York State Department of Labor reports that the June 2021 unemployment rate for the Hudson Valley Region is 5.1 percent. That is up from 4.7 percent in May 2021 and down from 12.3 percent in June 2020. In June 2021, there were 57,300 unemployed in the region, up from 52,400 in May 2021 and down from 139,800 in June 2020. Year-over-year in June 2021, labor force decreased by 12,000 or 1.1 percent, to 1,128,400. Private sector jobs in the Hudson Valley rose over the year by 72,200, or 10.6 percent, to 754,000 in June 2021. The largest gains were in leisure and hospitality (+28,900). Manufacturing gained 1,400 jobs. Employment in the sector now stands at 41,700.
- Putnam County 4.7 percent
- Rockland County 4.8 percent
- Dutchess County 4.9 percent
- Ulster County 5.0 percent
- Orange County 5.2 percent
- Westchester County 5.2 percent
- Sullivan County 5.3 percent
The US unemployment rate is 6.1 Percent. It is 7.3 percent in New York State.
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SKILLS Magazine Inaugural Issue Available |
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The online inaugural edition of SKILLS magazine is now available! The magazine will focus on workforce development in the Westchester County region. See page 14 for manufacturing article featuring Council of Industry President Harold King.
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Why Manufacturers Need to Hire More Women |
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Gender diversity encourages innovation, problem-solving, and operational and financial success, and manufacturers need to work harder to hire more women at all levels of their organizations, writes Sandvik HR leader Johan Kerstell. Sandvik has set measurable targets for hiring female managers and incorporated gender diversity and inclusion into leadership training.
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Upcoming Programs, Training and Events |
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NYS Manufacturing Alliance/Council of Industry/Department of Labor to Host Advance Manufacturing Virtual Job Fair |
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We are excited to partner together to offer a modern job fair simulation where manufacturing businesses and job seekers can connect in a virtual setting in real-time, while keeping the familiar feel and positive outcomes of a physical event. The Virtual Job Fair will go live on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Following receipt of exhibiting businesses registrations, businesses will receive an email containing deadlines, important links for accessing the event, login credentials to “create” your booth and a Virtual Career Fair Exhibitors Guide. This guide details information about the event, gives helpful tips and answers many frequently asked questions. Department of Labor staff will be available throughout the process to help you with overall technical assistance. If you are interested in exhibiting, please register at the link below, by Wednesday August 13, 2021.
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SUNY Ulster Advanced Manufacturing
Pre-Apprenticeship Micro-Credential
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SUNY Ulster announces an Advanced Manufacturing Pre-Apprenticeship Micro-Credential for those looking to start a career in Advanced Manufacturing. Students can completed this program by attending school one day per week for 15 weeks. At the end of the 15 weeks, local manufacturing companies looking to hire local talent will interview students who successfully complete.
This 5-month part-time program starts August 26 and includes:
- Certified Production Technician
- Fundamental Concepts of Metrology
- Resume writing and mock interviews
- Interviews with local employers who are ready to hire
Application deadline August 20th. For more information on the program or funding for the program, please call SUNY Ulster’s registration team at 845-339-2025.
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For more than 25 years, The Certificate in Manufacturing Leadership program has offered attendees a range of leadership skills through concentrations of courses. Participants who complete the required courses are presented with the Certificate in Manufacturing Leadership by the Council of Industry.
All courses are interactive half-day sessions (8:30 am to 12:30 pm) with scheduled breaks, networking, and group discussions. These courses are offered online and require participants to have a working webcam and audio.
Though participants are encouraged to complete the course series for the most comprehensive supervisory education, the Council welcomes individual course registration as well.
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Women in Manufacturing Video
Thank you, Rowley Family Foundation!
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The Manufacturing Matters Podcast |
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Manufacturing Matters Podcast: Ron Lorentzen, General Manager,
Bantam Tools
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In this episode, Harold King speaks with Ron Lorentzen, General Manager, Bantam Tools, about this fun, innovative and growing Hudson Valley manufacturer. Bantam Tools makes desktop CNC machines with professional reliability and precision, and they do it at an affordable price. The roughly 70-pound machines are easy to set up and work right out of the box. They are clean, safe, easy to use, and are rapidly finding their way into classrooms and laboratories around the county and the world. |
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