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Neil Reddy Promoted to Chair, MSSC
On December 8th, the MSSC Board of Directors nominated and approved Neil Reddy, current CEO and Co-Founder, as Board Chair. This nomination was made to recognize Neil’s seventeen of success in building MSSC into a national institution with a delivery infrastructure of some 3330 MSSC-trained Instructors and 2000 assessment centers in all 50 states. Leo has no plans to retire, and will continue to be fully active as MSSC President, Co-Founder and Board member.
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For details on Neil’s success in building high-quality industry certifications for front-line technicians in both advanced manufacturing and logistics, see “Nation’s Gold Standard."
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MSSC Year in Review - 2022
Another year to remember! An important part of when our organization reflects on 2022 is to draw attention to the certificants, instructors, and centers that make our mission possible. Check out our year in review below and we look forward to continue to see our partnerships grow stronger in the upcoming year!
- 15,034 certificates issued in 2022
- 209 new MSSC Authorized Instructors trained and certified in 2022
- 87 Authorized Assessment Centers added in 2022
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CLT 4.0 Launch and New CLT 4.0 Textbook
This Fall, MSSC launched an "Industry 4.0" update of its signature Certified Logistics Technician (CLT®) industry-wide training and certification program applicable to six million front-line supply chain logistics workers.
Based on extensive research with leading industry subject matter experts, MSSC has selected a list of nine rapidly emerging, data-intensive, "Industry 4.0" technologies that will profoundly influence warehouse and supply chain processes and quality control: Cybersecurity, Biometrics, Autonomous Robots, Augmented Reality, Data Analytics, Remote Learning, Artificial Intelligence, 5G, Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT). MSSC has embedded these technologies in its 2022 "Industry 4.0" Edition of its National Logistics Standards and will be fully integrated into CLT curriculum, instructor training and assessments. Updated Industry 4.0 standards has been incorporated into candidate e-learning for both CLA and CLT – can be flexibly integrated into a variety of classroom and training settings to prepare candidates for success with both the assessment and their careers!
New CLA and CLT 4.0 textbooks are also now available for sale. Written for individuals preparing for MSSC CLA 4.0 & CLT 4.0 certification assessments – and for others seeking the latest description of the foundational knowledge needed by both incoming front-line workers (CLA 4.0) and the mid-level knowledge needed by more advanced front-line technicians (CLT 4.0) in today’s sophisticated E-Commerce facilities.
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MSSC & Credly Digital Badge Partnership
MSSC has partnered with Credly, the largest online network and delivery platform of digital badges. Credly collaborates with top global training providers, credential issuers, associations and academic institutions that are similarly focused on the power of verified skills.
The MSSC has created electronic badges for all our credentials so certificants can directly access, control and share their verified credentials in both electronic and print format. With one click, certificants can print their personalized credential, suitable for framing or sharing with an employer.
With their verified credential in digital form, certificants now have many new ways to efficiently and securely share this record of their knowledge and skills with current or prospective employers, academic institutions and others. From key social media channels, to direct sharing via e-mail, to the ability to embed a secure link to their MSSC certification in online job applications, MSSC certificants have many more tools to disclose their credential and be discovered by employers.
To learn more about how MSSC certificants can claim their MSSC digital badge or how to sign up as an employer to seek out qualified candidates for your open positions contact [email protected].
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Launch of Additional Master Training Centers
MSSC is pleased to announce the launch and development of a national network of MSSC Master Training Centers authorized to offer training to instructors to deliver MSSC’s Certified Production Technician (CPT) 4.0 and the hands-on Certified Production Technician Plus (CPT+) program using the highly innovative, portable “Skill Boss” training and testing device invented by Amatrol, the nation’s leading manufacturer of industrial technician training equipment. Qualified students wishing to secure a CPT+ certification, who are enrolled in an education or training organization without a “Skill Boss” may also secure CPT+ credentials at this Master Training Center. Find out more about your local Master Training Center here!
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Employers Rethink Need for College Degree
According to a report in the Nov. 26 edition of the Wall Street Journal, the tight labor market is prompting more employers to eliminate the need for a college degree to qualify for higher-paying jobs. Companies such as Google, Delta, Walmart and IBM are focusing more of their hiring on the attainment of skills and experience. A growing number of Governors are also cutting college degree requirements for many state jobs. U.S. jobs posting requiring at least a bachelor’s degree were 41% in November, down from 46% at the start of 1019.
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U.S. Department of Education Launches New Initiative to Support Career-Connected Learning and Increase Job Pathways for Young Americans
The U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced the launch of Raise the Bar: Unlocking Career Success, a new Biden-Harris Administration initiative supported by the Departments of Commerce and Labor to increase and expand access to high-quality training programs to help young Americans pursue jobs in today’s in-demand fields and be prepared for careers of the future. Read more about it here.
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CTE Caucus Co-Chairs Introduce Career Development Resolution
Longtime House CTE Caucus co-chairs Reps. Thompson (R-PA) and Langevin (D-RI) introduced a resolution designating November as National Career Development Month. The resolution recognizes the crucial role career development contributes to learner success in education and a skilled workforce. Read more about the resolution here.
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Department of Education Publishes Guidance on ARP Funding Use for Career Pathways
The U.S. Department of Education released new guidance through a Dear Colleague letter on how unspent federal funds from the American Rescue Plan (ARP) and other pandemic aid packages can be used for career pathways. The guidance highlights how these resources can be leveraged around four main priority areas including, expanding access to dual enrollment opportunities, providing strong career and college advisement and navigation supports, expanding opportunities for high-quality work-based learning, and giving all students the option to earn industry-sought credentials. Letter can be reviewed here.
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Advance CTE Policy Conversation Series: Mid-term Election Reflections with JFF and New Skills Coalition
This webinar featured an enlightening conversation among Advance CTE Executive Director Kimberly Green, JFF President and CEO Maria Flynn, and National Skills Coalition CEO Andy Van Kleunen, as they break down what the mid-term elections portend for Career Technical Education, workforce development, and career pathways. These leaders shared their insights and their latest efforts at creating a more equitable and inclusive career preparation ecosystem that drives economic mobility for all. Watch the recording here.
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Upcoming Events
Workforce Development Institute
January 18-21, 2023, Indian Wells, CA
Sponsored by the American Association of Community Colleges
The Forum 2023
March 25-28, 2023, Washington, DC
Sponsored by the National Association of Workforce Boards
Skills Summit
May 1-3, 2023, Washington, DC
Sponsored by the National Skills Coalition
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