New Jersey s Health Care Talent Network and Talent Development Center Padma Arvind, Ph.D. M.B.A. Director Arati Chaudhury, Ph.D. Associate Director Healthcare Talent Development Center School of Management and Labor Relations, Rutgers University
EXPANDING HIGH-QUALITY EMPLOYER-DRIVEN PARTNERSHIPS New Jersey Health Care Industry Cluster From 1990 through 2016, the health care sector has added 213,200 new jobs, while all other private sector employment has had a net increase of 190,100 jobs Health care is the only industry that has added jobs in the state every year from 1990 through 2016 while increasing its share of jobholding from 7.5% in 1990 to 11.9% in 2016 The outlook for health care employment is bright. From 2014 through 2024, it is projected that 85,300 jobs will be added, an annual increase of 1.7%
EXPANDING HIGH-QUALITY EMPLOYER-DRIVEN PARTNERSHIPS The landscape of health care delivery has changed dramatically over the past 26 years
EXPANDING HIGH-QUALITY EMPLOYER-DRIVEN PARTNERSHIPS Health Care Industry Presence in New Jersey In 2015, roughly 73% of all health care employment in New Jersey is found in these top five industries
The top twenty occupations found in health care make up more than two-thirds of all employment in the industry Occupation 2015 Employment Share of industry Average salary Minimum Educational requirements
Some Examples of Industry Valued Credentials Advanced Practical Nurse Alzheimer s and Dementia Certification Certified Coding Specialist - Physician based (CCS-P) Certified Dental Hygienist Certified Dialysis Nurse Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) Certified Home Health Aide Certified Medical Assistant Certified Medical Laboratory Technician Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certified Patient Care Technician Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Child Development Association Certificate (CDA) Direct Support Professional Certification Medical Records Coder ICD 10 Medical Technologists (MT) Mental Health First Aid Crisis Counselor Nationally Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (NCPRSS)
The first of two key drivers that will increase the demand for health care is the aging population in New Jersey
The second key driver is the population s ongoing struggle with weight and obesity
The health care industry has steadily gained employment over the last 25 years and will continue that trend through 2024
New Jersey s Talent Development System
EXPANDING HIGH-QUALITY EMPLOYER-DRIVEN PARTNERSHIPS Talent Networks New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (LWD) launched industry specific Talent Networks in June 2011. Six Key Industries Advanced Manufacturing Financial Services Health Care Life Sciences Technology & Entrepreneurship Transportation, Logistics & Distribution Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism
EXPANDING HIGH-QUALITY EMPLOYER-DRIVEN PARTNERSHIPS Talent Network: Partners
EXPANDING HIGH-QUALITY EMPLOYER-DRIVEN PARTNERSHIPS Talent Networks: Refocused Role Key priorities of Talent Networks Develop industry intelligence to inform workforce investments Develop high-quality, employer-driven partnerships Create regional economic development plan HCTN Regional High Quality Partnership Targeted Industry Partnership (TIP) North: Newark, Essex, Passaic, Hudson, Bergen, Union, Morris, Warren Central: Middlesex, Ocean, Monmouth, Hunterdon, Mercer, Somerset South: Burlington, Gloucester, Salem, Camden, Atlantic Cape-May, Cumberland
EXPANDING HIGH-QUALITY EMPLOYER-DRIVEN PARTNERSHIPS Talent Network: Employer Coalition For Health Care Workforce Expansion Mission Create a high-quality, employer driven coalition that will provide expertise and inside perspective on current and future health care workforce needs and increase regional economic development. Develop career ladders for low-income and entry-level workers Act as liaison with decision makers Create (3) Regional Strategic Plans/Economic Development Plans
EXPANDING HIGH-QUALITY EMPLOYER-DRIVEN PARTNERSHIPS New Jersey s Talent Development Strategy INDUSTRY INTELLIGENCE Industry Summits Identification of Industry-Valued Credentials Annual Workforce Report TIPSs TARGETED INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS (TIPs) High-quality, employer driven Assemble workforce and education partners Identify Employer Valued Degree or Credential Develop a regional plan for each TIP Create career pathways and apprenticeship TALENT DEVELOPMENT CENTER Centers for Excellence Anchor for expanding high-quality partnerships Provide industry-focused training Build capacity of the state s higher-ed institutions
TN- Targeted Industry Partnerships (TIPs) Regional TIPs: Employers, Educators, CBOs, FBOs, other organizations Each TIP is chaired or co-chaired by Employers Quarterly Meetings Subcommittees: Monthly meetings. Consists of 5 to 6 active members. Policy and Advocacy Curriculum and Pathways Home Health Outreach Marketing and Planning
TN- Deliverables Building High-Quality Employer Partnership Partnership with WDBs, BRs, Higher Educators, High School and Votech Gap Analysis through TIP meetings and Focus Groups Annual Regional Plans Ideas for Investment per Region Annual Industry Summit Annual Industry Executive Summary
TALENT DEVELOPMENT CENTER Public Health /Community Health Nursing and Behavioral Health Pathway Healthcare IT
New Jersey Health Care Talent Development Center TDC Incumbent Dislocated Management CHW Microcredential in Nursing HIT PH BH Nursing HR Coding, PMP CHW CADC MD/ CHHA/ CNA Leadership for results TB
Nursing Career Pathway Examples
Nursing Career Pathway Eligibility requirements: Unemployed NJ Resident or under Public Assistance 18 years or older Registered with Department of Labor One-Stop Center Must have at least a high school diploma or GED English- Basic knowledge for minimum comprehension Valid Driving license for transportation purposes
Other Pathway Examples Nursing Pathway with Micro Credential Training Program Lab Tech, Phlebotomist, Patient Care Tech or Surgical Technician Pathway
Other Pathway Examples Medical Assisting to Medical laboratory Technician & Diagnostic Medical Sonography Career Pathway Health Care IT Pathway
EXPANDING HIGH-QUALITY EMPLOYER-DRIVEN PARTNERSHIPS Employer Hiring Incentive Benefit from a wide range of hiring incentive programs Screen Talent, Post Jobs for Free, salary Incentives Examples of Incentives: Workforce 55+ program Fully paid salaries where eligible Community work experience program On-the-job training customized training grants, OJT contracts Work opportunity tax credit Federal Bonding Program Registered apprenticeship
New Jersey Health Care Talent Development Center The overarching goal of New Jersey s Talent Development Strategy is to increase the number of residents with an industry-valued credential or degree. This goal will be achieved through the development of high quality, employer-driven partnerships, and integrated investments. Build partnerships that provide career pathways to jobseekers and students Equip unemployed and incumbent workers with high-quality standardized healthcare training programs in the State of NJ, individualized counseling, and supportive services.
Apprenticeships Within Health Care
Facts about Apprenticeship The related training instruction is able to be catered up to 25% to the employers needs. There are over 40 registered apprenticeship programs within the Healthcare Industry. 91% of apprentices are employed after completion of their program. For every dollar spent on apprenticeship, employers get an average of $1.47 back in increased productivity.
Benefits to the Employer Aides in addressing the talent shortage Creates consistency in workforce practice Enhances skills Developing career pathways Return on investment
Apprenticeship Programs Community Health Worker 160 hours of Training, 2100 of apprenticeship Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor 270 hours of Training, 3100 of apprenticeship Certified Nurses Aide 90 hours of Training, 825 of apprenticeship Certified Home Health Aide 76 hours of Training, 500 of apprenticeship
Contact Information Apprenticeships Mackenzie Moran, MPA Senior Apprenticeship Facilitator mmoran@smlr.rutgers.edu 848-445-9450
Contact Information Health Care Talent Network Padma Arvind, Ph.D, MBA Director parvind@smlr.rutgers.edu Arati Chaudhury, Ph.D Associate Director achaudhury@smlr.rutgers.edu Sereena Singh Program Manager hjallen@smlr.rutgers.edu
Contact Information Talent Development Center Padma Arvind, Ph.D, MBA Director parvind@smlr.rutgers.edu Monica Townsend, MPA Project Director Public Health mtownsend@smlr.rutgers.edu Sumitha Dinesh, MCA Program coordinator sdinesh@smlr.rutgers.edu