SCENARIO THREE: Changing Workforce by Christa Franzi https://padlet.com/ouderkirkc/zlzz7f6r9jm9t0p4 Washington County - Session 2 en-us 2021-11-17 13:15:16 UTC 2023-02-04 03:36:01 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f469-1f4bb.png Scenario Three: Changing Workforce ouderkirkc https://padlet.com/ouderkirkc/zlzz7f6r9jm9t0p4/wish/1896806662 CEDS goal: By focusing on six asset-based industry clusters the region will realize 1,000 new jobs by 2023; and total employment of 54,290. By 2023 the region will improve the overall business acumen and increase business starts to more than 100 per year. 
 
Reversing systemic population decline: “The most critical issue facing Aroostook and Washington counties is the systemic population decline.  Fundamentally, the retention and attraction of people is the core factor for future viability of Aroostook and Washington counties. Extreme economic, community and personal pressures are now being felt as a smaller population is carrying the full cost of critical public services and workforce demand. Therefore, the challenge is clear. We must reverse this long-term trend of our children leaving us for work elsewhere by promoting the good-paying jobs that do exist, while at the same time creating new jobs and opportunity in our regional economy.”
 

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Between 2016 and 2021, employment dropped by 3,000, and is projected to drop another 1,200 by the end of 2023. This is primarily the result of workers aged 55-59 retiring early and newly graduated students moving to other areas to pursue college or a career. This reduction in the labor force is especially difficult for local businesses that have lost employees, often with decades of experience, in industries where it has proven difficult to attract younger workers. Also, access to hiring migrant workers continues to be constrained. Jobs in agriculture remain unfilled for longer and longer periods, resulting in loss of crops due to not being harvested or to fields that were not planted. The labor shortage continues to impact tourism and seafood industries, and even generous hiring bonuses and higher wages fail to attract enough workers to fill vacancies. 
 
New entrepreneur programs have had some success. According to an August 2023 survey conducted by a statewide entrepreneurial organization, more than three quarters of the recipients of grants for additional training are planning to stay in the area. 




]]> 2021-11-17 13:15:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ouderkirkc/zlzz7f6r9jm9t0p4/wish/1896806662 Session 1 Summary Memo ouderkirkc https://padlet.com/ouderkirkc/zlzz7f6r9jm9t0p4/wish/1896806663 2021-11-17 13:15:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ouderkirkc/zlzz7f6r9jm9t0p4/wish/1896806663 Business + Stakeholder Survey Results ouderkirkc https://padlet.com/ouderkirkc/zlzz7f6r9jm9t0p4/wish/1896806664 2021-11-17 13:15:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ouderkirkc/zlzz7f6r9jm9t0p4/wish/1896806664 CEDS ouderkirkc https://padlet.com/ouderkirkc/zlzz7f6r9jm9t0p4/wish/1896806665 2021-11-17 13:15:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ouderkirkc/zlzz7f6r9jm9t0p4/wish/1896806665 Links ouderkirkc https://padlet.com/ouderkirkc/zlzz7f6r9jm9t0p4/wish/1896844450 Scenario 1: Natural Resources

Scenario 2: Connectivity & Digital Transformation 

Scenario 3: Changing Workforce

Scenario 4: Energy Evolution 

Scenario 5: Manufacturing & Supply Chain 
]]> 2021-11-17 13:30:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ouderkirkc/zlzz7f6r9jm9t0p4/wish/1896844450 business investment https://padlet.com/ouderkirkc/zlzz7f6r9jm9t0p4/wish/1899898934 companies currently doing business in the region would direct new investment to facilities in other parts of the country do to workforce concerns]]> 2021-11-18 15:51:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ouderkirkc/zlzz7f6r9jm9t0p4/wish/1899898934 Health and Safety https://padlet.com/ouderkirkc/zlzz7f6r9jm9t0p4/wish/1899899150 Workforce shortages in the health industry impact overall safety for living here or moving/retiring here. Lost local health services and extensive travel for healthcare add to existing health disparities in the region.]]> 2021-11-18 15:51:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ouderkirkc/zlzz7f6r9jm9t0p4/wish/1899899150 automation https://padlet.com/ouderkirkc/zlzz7f6r9jm9t0p4/wish/1899901972 continued workforce constraints will encourage profitable businesses to invest in automation, reducing the future demand for workers but preserving tax base and services]]> 2021-11-18 15:52:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ouderkirkc/zlzz7f6r9jm9t0p4/wish/1899901972 cost of living https://padlet.com/ouderkirkc/zlzz7f6r9jm9t0p4/wish/1899907933 take actions to reduce the cost of housing, childcare, energy, and healthcare in the region]]> 2021-11-18 15:55:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ouderkirkc/zlzz7f6r9jm9t0p4/wish/1899907933 Welcome initiatives https://padlet.com/ouderkirkc/zlzz7f6r9jm9t0p4/wish/1899909324 Welcome baby, welcome new resident, welcome to adulthood, welcome to the workforce, welcome to retirement. Create initiatives that welcome people at specific transition stages, connect them to resources and opportunities that support life transitions, and help people thrive across the lifespan.]]> 2021-11-18 15:55:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ouderkirkc/zlzz7f6r9jm9t0p4/wish/1899909324 public health https://padlet.com/ouderkirkc/zlzz7f6r9jm9t0p4/wish/1899910135 invest in the health of the existing workforce to preserve and potentially increase future productivity]]> 2021-11-18 15:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ouderkirkc/zlzz7f6r9jm9t0p4/wish/1899910135 More unorganized territory https://padlet.com/ouderkirkc/zlzz7f6r9jm9t0p4/wish/1899911996 Towns become too small to manage services and unincorporate, larger UT, managed by the state, less services and loss of population]]> 2021-11-18 15:56:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ouderkirkc/zlzz7f6r9jm9t0p4/wish/1899911996 Foster an immigrant positive culture https://padlet.com/ouderkirkc/zlzz7f6r9jm9t0p4/wish/1899914722 Stop using the term "people from away"]]> 2021-11-18 15:57:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ouderkirkc/zlzz7f6r9jm9t0p4/wish/1899914722 Youth involvement https://padlet.com/ouderkirkc/zlzz7f6r9jm9t0p4/wish/1899916848 Help them to see themselves as a part of the future right here. ]]> 2021-11-18 15:58:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ouderkirkc/zlzz7f6r9jm9t0p4/wish/1899916848 Relocation https://padlet.com/ouderkirkc/zlzz7f6r9jm9t0p4/wish/1899919618 People relocating because of climate change or because of the pandemic will continue to influence population and workforce trends.]]> 2021-11-18 15:59:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ouderkirkc/zlzz7f6r9jm9t0p4/wish/1899919618 School closures and consolidations https://padlet.com/ouderkirkc/zlzz7f6r9jm9t0p4/wish/1899924106 Smaller schools are forced to close, and the negative economic impact on the towns continues a downward cycle.]]> 2021-11-18 16:01:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ouderkirkc/zlzz7f6r9jm9t0p4/wish/1899924106 Business closures. https://padlet.com/ouderkirkc/zlzz7f6r9jm9t0p4/wish/1899926107 2021-11-18 16:02:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ouderkirkc/zlzz7f6r9jm9t0p4/wish/1899926107 broadband https://padlet.com/ouderkirkc/zlzz7f6r9jm9t0p4/wish/1899931808 Workforce will not come without access to good broadband.]]> 2021-11-18 16:04:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ouderkirkc/zlzz7f6r9jm9t0p4/wish/1899931808 Utilize similar strategies for increasing emphasis on natural resource based industries as used for STEM. https://padlet.com/ouderkirkc/zlzz7f6r9jm9t0p4/wish/1899937843 2021-11-18 16:06:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ouderkirkc/zlzz7f6r9jm9t0p4/wish/1899937843 Educate people on the opportunities https://padlet.com/ouderkirkc/zlzz7f6r9jm9t0p4/wish/1899944598 Also make it less challenging to stay and thrive. ]]> 2021-11-18 16:09:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ouderkirkc/zlzz7f6r9jm9t0p4/wish/1899944598 Succession planning. https://padlet.com/ouderkirkc/zlzz7f6r9jm9t0p4/wish/1899945103 2021-11-18 16:09:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ouderkirkc/zlzz7f6r9jm9t0p4/wish/1899945103 Safety net https://padlet.com/ouderkirkc/zlzz7f6r9jm9t0p4/wish/1899950968 Lost business revenue and business closures put pressure on the financial safety net and social assistance programs.]]> 2021-11-18 16:11:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ouderkirkc/zlzz7f6r9jm9t0p4/wish/1899950968 Implement comprehensive mentoring program (e.g. cooperative education, internships, etc.) in high schools and colleges. https://padlet.com/ouderkirkc/zlzz7f6r9jm9t0p4/wish/1899952539 2021-11-18 16:12:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ouderkirkc/zlzz7f6r9jm9t0p4/wish/1899952539 Need Civility in the workplace ouderkirkc https://padlet.com/ouderkirkc/zlzz7f6r9jm9t0p4/wish/1900030314 Creating a culture where people are simply kind is important. Needs cultivation. ]]> 2021-11-18 16:41:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ouderkirkc/zlzz7f6r9jm9t0p4/wish/1900030314 Any success in any of these scenarios is going to require greater resiliency among local people. ouderkirkc https://padlet.com/ouderkirkc/zlzz7f6r9jm9t0p4/wish/1900053288 2021-11-18 16:50:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ouderkirkc/zlzz7f6r9jm9t0p4/wish/1900053288 Businesses would streamline hours and service. https://padlet.com/ouderkirkc/zlzz7f6r9jm9t0p4/wish/1902913002 2021-11-19 20:43:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ouderkirkc/zlzz7f6r9jm9t0p4/wish/1902913002