Launching Sector Partnerships by Maria Fieth

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Slide Notes

What constitutes a Sector Partnership…
Collective Impact = Common Agenda, Shared Measurement, Mutually Reinforcing Activities, Continuous Communication, Backbone.
What It IS = Problems are viewed as Opportunity, Employer Driven, Regionally based, Employers are “action-aries”
It is NOT an Industry Association, Not an advisory committee, NOT problem Driven

Launching Sector Partnerships

Sector Partnerships are Collective Impact models in motion. They require a common agenda, shared measurement, mutually reinforcing activities, continuous communication, and a strong and consistent administrative backbone. Strong sector partnerships view problems as opportunities. They provide a setting where employers are “Action-aries” and a place for education, workforce, community agencies, and employers to set their individual agendas aside and work toward the common good.

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Sector Partnerships

Performance Based Collective Impact

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The Why

Collaboration: No easy Task

Purpose and Need
Moving and evolving process
Broad spectrum of representatives – One Stop Shop so all can tap into resources in one place

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The Time is now - CWDC

https://vimeo.com/107279690

WIOA – Federal legislation- July 1, 2015 - New Workforce Legislation mandating sector strategies and career pathways as a way to do business. WIBS to conduct business in their regions in this way – May mean more funding – CO model toolkit, etc.,
CWDC Video - Blue Line is link to Vimeo

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The Planning

Strategic. Thoughtful. Articulated.

About the process. Missed steps can hinder ability and capacity of partnerships.
Thoughtful and strategic about employer base, employer entrepreneurs, team of people from multiple institutions to help plan
Early Steps – Planning Committee, Employer Champion ID, Employer Partners, Setting the Stage with Community Agencies
It could take 6 -12 mos to fully plan.
Worth the time.

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The Launch

Right players. Right table. Right Time.

Setting Agendas Aside
Identifying areas of focus
Timing is huge
Establishing a sense of urgency
Planning will pay off here
Gaining Commitments
Firm clear agenda, with practiced facilitator – consideration of skills (allowing room but keeping on task)
Top Priority = Maintain Employer Driven Focus

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The Restructure

defining Work Groups

Quick Follow Up – Minutes, Next Meetings
Creating Work Groups
Quick Wins
Longer Term Strategies

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The sustainability

Early Wins. Long term Strategies.

Rethinking re-engagement
Strategic planning sets up for sustainability
Hindsight allows for adjustments
Evolving with Process
Priorities shift over time with achievements or better understanding of needs
Employers are treated equally regardless of size of organization
Sectors Academy – State level support and asking the question – What does sustainability look like?
Revisiting Process Points – Heading in the right direction?

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In it for the long haul

Celebrate small successes early and often
Communication is key – tools, timing,
Marketing Successes
Know it is a long term commitment
Strategically support employer champions

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Current Status of SCHP:
Survey Launch
Data Dashboards to Narrow to Need
Infographic Development for Messaging
Education work with K-12 (Grow Our Own) and considering pathways development and funding streams
Rethinking Image Assets Group Tasks

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