Alliance Healthcare Professionals for Michigan's Future (HPMF)

Grant Amount:  $88,000

Grant Year: 2005

Service Region: Genesee County

Co-Conveners: Career Alliance, Inc. /Greater Flint Health Coalition

Primary Partners: Employers (15), Educational (7), Unions/Trade Associations (5), MWA (1), Faith/Community Based (2), Economic Development (3), and Other (7)

Industry Focus:  Health Care

Occupational Focus:  Nurses Aides, Licensed Practical Nurses, Physical Therapy Assistants, Respiratory Therapists, Health Unit Coordinators

Summary: The primary objective is to work with employers to restructure their hiring, retention, and promotional practices for entry-level health care positions in order to reduce attrition rates, facilitate care advancement, and improve employment opportunities in the health care sector for residents in the Renewal Community. The MiRSA helps individuals obtain the training and education necessary to fill job vacancies in the health care sector that require mid-level skills.  The targeted 11 occupations are: allied health technician, Licensed Practical Nurse, medical assistant, medical biller and coder, occupational therapy aide, pharmacy technician, physical therapist assistant, radiology technologist, Registered Nurse, respiratory therapist, and surgical technician. 

Michigan Direct Care Worker Readiness Training Program

Grant Amount: $50,000

Grant Year: 2005

Service Region: Statewide

Convener: Michigan Direct Care Workforce Initiative

Primary Partners:Employers (8), Educational (3), Unions/Trade Associations (9), MWA (2), Faith/Community Based (1), Economic Development (0), Other (16)

Industry Focus:  Healthcare

Occupational Focus: Long-Term Care, Certified Nurse Aides, Home Health Aides, and Personal Home Care Aides

Summary: The Michigan Direct Care Workforce Readiness Training Program is focused on increasing retention of the direct care workforce by initially recruiting strong candidates into the field.  This process would include matching skill and aptitude with occupational expectations based upon standards as presented by industry employers and current industry employees.

The Michigan Direct Care Worker Readiness Training Program was designated as a MiRSA just prior to the end of FY 2005.

Where Hospitality Works! - Southeast Michigan Hospitality and Tourism RSA

Grant Amount: $90,000

Grant Year: 2006

Service Region: Southeastern Michigan

Convener: Washtenaw County Employment Training and Community Services/Michigan Works! and the Livingston Michigan Works Agency!

Primary Partners: Employers (42), Educational (9), Unions/Trade Associations (8), MWA (7), Economic Development (1)

Industry Focus: Hospitality and Tourism

Occupational Focus: Skilled Labor in Hospitality and General Employability Skills

Summary: The MiRSA was established in July 2005 to address training and employment needs in anticipation of Superbowl XL.  Grant money will be used in conjunction with other sources of funding to develop a strategic plan to improve and increase training, promote interest in hospitality and tourism related careers, develop a marketing plan, facilitate the development and delivery of training and educational opportunities and increase the number of employers using the One Stop Service Centers.

Southeast Michigan Information Security Regional Skills Alliance

Grant Amount: $92,000

Grant Year: 2005

Service Region: Genesee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Shiawassee, St. Clair, Washtenaw, and Wayne Counties

Convener: Automation Alley

Primary Partners: Employers (8), Educational (4), MWA (6), Economic Development (2), Other (6)

Industry Focus:  Information Security in the Health & Homeland Security Industries

Occupational Focus: Information security workforce

Summary: The MiRSA will focus on the critical element of strategic planning and operations for all businesses as related to Information Security in the industry sectors of healthcare and homeland security.  By collecting data from various sources and receiving enhanced employer input, it is anticipated that key outcomes will include identifying emerging job classifications that can be incorporated into Michigan's education and training systems, creating opportunities for new and current members of the workforce.