Lessons from Germany Dianne Reid, Chatham EDC Renee Paschal, Chatham County Dr. Pamela G. Senegal, Central Carolina Community College January 29, 2015
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Lessons from
GermanyDianne Reid, Chatham EDC
Renee Paschal, Chatham County
Dr. Pamela G. Senegal, Central Carolina Community College
January 29, 2015
Global Leaders Program: Germany
2014September 6-14, 2014
Tamara Barringer
NC State Senate
Larry D Hall
NC House of Rep
Terri Helmlinger
Industrial
Extension
Warren Daniel
NC State Senate
Lisa Chapman
NC Community
College
Yvonne Holley
NC House of Rep
William Collins
NC Works
Tim Moore
NC House of Rep
Shirley Randleman
NC State Senate
Matt Meyer
NC Community
College
Global Leaders Program: Germany
2014September 6-14, 2014
Chatham-Siler City Advanced Manufacturing Site (CAM Site)
Good, well-paying manufacturing jobs
Infrastructure
Utilities
Workforce development
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SUCCESS
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1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010Number of Businesses Average Number of Employees Per Business
Manufacturing in North Carolina
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Number of Paid Employees Average Salary
Manufacturing in NC: 2000 to 2010
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'AverageChange (allclass sizes)1-49'
'50-99'
'100-249'
'250 ormore'
Manufacturing in North Carolina:
Change in Business Size 1998-2010
From 1990-2009, NC averaged 1,337 manufacturing startups. 85 percent have fewer than 25 employees.
Change in Manufacturing
Employment from 1990-2010
Total Employees in Emerging Manufacturing
Industries
MANUFACTURING
United States Germany
Manufacturing GDP 12.5% 20.7%
Manufactured goods as exports 64.3% 82.3%
Youth unemployment 14.3% 7.9%
• In Germany, manufacturing is seen as a desirable profession• Almost 90% of companies have apprentices in Germany
• About three years• Stipend starting at €450-1,000• Education expenses paid by the company
• 34,000 students enrolled in dual education
WHY DOES IT WORK?
“The apprentices fill company needs.”
“The system provides specialists not available in the labor market.”
“We save lots of money on employee turnover.”
“Students are perceived as learners so it’s easy to established mentor-mentee relationships with older workers.”
“The students develop a strong identification with the apprenticeship company and remain loyal throughout their careers.”
BMW
10,000 employeeso 250 apprentices each year from
thousands of applicants
BMW Junior Companyo 2013: €1.5M sales (~$2M)
HOW DO WE
GET THERE?
WHAT WE’RE DOING
Local Leaderso Joint elected boards meeting
Industryo Rapid Response
o Youth Apprenticeships
o Industry Meetings
Studentso Central Carolina Works
Teacherso Career & Technical Education teachers’ workshop
o Tour local industries with non-CTE teachers
o Educating CTE guidance counselors
Students and Parentso CCCC Youth Enrichment Series
o Manufacturing Day
o Target marketing video
WHAT WE’RE PLANNING
WHEN THEY COME…
WILL CHATHAM
BE READY?
Dianne ReidPresident, Chatham Economic Development Corporation
919-548-8275
Renee PaschalAssistant County Manager, Chatham County
919-545-8300
Dr. Pamela G. SenegalVice President of Economic & Community Development, CCCC
919-718-7254
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