SCs Future Workforce Needs Lorraine Faulds GCDF SC

SC’s Future Workforce Needs Lorraine Faulds, GCDF SC Department of Employment & Workforce

On today’s agenda… v Learn a little about the Midlands: Population and Labor Force v Educational data v The jobs v Growing, declining, and future occupations v Wages v Work. Keys v Want to be a professional athlete? v Resources, scholarship search, and hands-on tools

What Students Would Have Done Differently To Be Successful in Today’s Labor Market 32% Gotten more job-related experience 28% Learned more about career options 23% Sought more career advice 22% Started job search earlier 14% Used more or different job search techniques Source: Virginia Tech, Division of Student Affairs, http: //www. career. vt. edu/postgraduationsurveyreport/postgrad. html#report

So we need to know a little about our local area to serve our clients better. Population Characteristics Labor Force Educational Data Industries Occupations Wages

Population

Labor Force Information First, a few definitions… Employed: Persons 16 years old or older who worked for pay (at least one hour) any time during the week that included the 12 th of the month. Unemployed: Persons 16 years old or older who are not working but want a job, and are able and willing to work. Labor Force: Employed plus unemployed. Unemployment Rate: Unemployment divided by labor force.

US, SC, and Midlands Unemployment Rates (Last 12 Months) 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 US SC Midlands Source: SC DEW, Local Area Unemployment Statistics program Mar Feb Jan 15 Dec Nov Oct Sep Aug Jul Jun May Apr 0

0. 0 Dec-07 Jan-08 Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan-09 Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan-10 Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan-11 Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan-12 Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan-13 Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan-14 Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan-15 Feb Mar Unemployment Rates with Recession 14. 0 12. 0 10. 0 8. 0 6. 0 4. 0 RECESSION 2. 0 US Source: SC DEW, Local Area Unemployment Statistics program SC Midlands

A look at educational data…

Educational Attainment Population 25 years old and older, Midlands, 2014

Effect of Dropouts According to “In This Together: The Hidden Cost of Young Adult Unemployment” (Jan. 2014): ØEach unemployed 25 -34 year old will cost government $9, 875 per year in lost tax revenue and benefits paid. ØThe average tuition and fees for an in-state public college is $8, 093 per year. ØWe lose more money on youth unemployment than it would cost to send them to college! Full report can be found at http: //wtb. wa. gov/Documents/3. Young. Invicibles. pdf.

Chosen Career Clusters in Midlands, 2014 28. 5% are in performing arts! Declared clusters for students declaring a specific cluster on their primary e-IGP for 2012 -13 year; Source: SC Department of Education Note: Students may declare more than one cluster or pathway on an e-IGP; only the first cluster or pathway is used for reporting.

After High School… Armed Forces 5. 1% Other 10. 2% Employment 11. 4% 4 Yr College 44. 6% Other Schools Technical-cert 0. 8% 2. 2% Technical-degree 24. 2% 2 Yr College 1. 6% Source: https: //ed. sc. gov/agency/rda/documents/2011 -12 College. Freshman. Report. pdf

What about college graduates? The top 15 college majors in the Midlands, 2014

About the jobs…

Current Employment Jobs by Industry

Current Online Job Advertisements

Jobs in the Future Top 20 jobs with the most openings in the Midlands (2012 -2022) Retail salespersons Cashiers Customer service representatives Combined food preparation and serving workers Registered nurses Waiters and waitresses Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand Office clerks, general First-line supervisors of office and administrative support Home health aides Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical Accountants and auditors Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaner General and operations managers Security guards Elementary school teachers, except special education Stock clerks and order fillers Nursing assistants Construction laborers Receptionists and information clerks

Top Jobs with the Most Openings in the Midlands Local Workforce Region Top Projected Occupations in the Midlands Area, 2012 -2022 Occupation 2012 Est. Employment 2022 Proj. Employment Total 2012 -2022 Education. Level Emp. Change Avg. Hrly Wage Retail salespersons 10, 418 11, 435 1, 017 Less than high school Cashiers 9, 174 9, 530 356 Less than high school $11. 61 Customer service representatives 9, 502 10, 733 1, 231 High school diploma or equivalent Combined food preparation and serving workers 6, 338 7, 303 965 Less than high school Registered nurses 8, 772 10, 310 1, 538 Associate's degree Waiters and waitresses 4, 989 5, 294 305 Less than high school $8. 67 Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand 5, 597 6, 466 869 Less than high school $12. 83 Office clerks, general 8, 370 8, 966 596 High school diploma or equivalent $13. 16 First-line supervisors of office and administrative support 5, 726 6, 340 614 High school diploma or equivalent $23. 47 Home health aides 2, 561 3, 745 1, 184 Less than high school $8. 77 $15. 46 $8. 44 $26. 95 $9. 44

Declining Occupations Top 20 Declining Occupations Data entry keyers Postal service mail carriers Postal service mail sorters and processors Textile knitting and weaving machine setters or operators Information and record clerks, all other Switchboard operators, including answering service Postal service clerks Couriers and messengers Computer operators Human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeeping Insurance underwriters Mail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal service Extruding and forming machine setters, operators, and tenders Textile winding, twisting, and drawing out machine setters Order clerks Cooks, short order Travel agents Prepress technicians and workers Meter readers, utilities Floral designers

Educational Requirements for Growing Occupations in the Midlands 65% of all growing occupations do not require classroom training beyond high school! But remember, many of these occupations do not pay well because they do not require much education.

Jobs that require OJT (from the top 50 occupations in the Midlands Area) • Bookkeeping/Accounting Clerks ($16. 80) • Customer Services Reps ($15. 47) • Retail Salespersons ($11. 57) • Security Guards ($14. 87)

OJT jobs where a certificate will help… Pharmacy Technicians ($14. 40) Truck Drivers, Heavy/Tractor Trailer ($20. 09) Medical Assistants ($13. 74)

Certificates for Online Jobs Top 10 in the Midlands (January to March 2015) 7 of the top 10 requested certificates are healthcarerelated We can also get soft skills requested by employers…more on that later!

Jobs that require Postsecondary/ Career Training or an Associate’s Degree Registered Nurses ($27. 11) Nursing Assistants ($11. 46) HVAC Mechanics/Installers ($21. 11) Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) ($19. 36)

BUT… The more you learn, the more you earn!! $53, 840 $43, 143 $31, 082 $25, 631 $17, 817 Less than HS/GED Some college/Associate’s (SC data) Bachelor’s Master’s and above

Jobs that require a Bachelor’s Degree Elementary School Teachers ($23. 15) Computer Systems Administrators ($35. 59) Accountants ($26. 42) Medical Services Managers ($42. 82)

What about the military? Pay for an entry level soldier with no college: $22, 968 (includes pay plus housing and health services); After 5 years = $34, 850 Pay for an entry level soldier with a college degree (4 -year): $47, 338 (includes pay plus housing and health services); After 5 years = $76, 719 from www. todaysmilitary. com Pros • Everything is provided • Promotions • Great way to get skills • Must stay in top physical shape Cons • Possible danger • Long commitment • Must follow commands • Must stay in top physical shape

• Manufacturing (auto, aerospace, tire) • Transportation (especially truck drivers) • Healthcare • IT (especially security, web design) • Construction

Future (closer to home) Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Widening of Panama Canal, deepening of Charleston Port, inland port in Greer Auto Manufacturing Volvo, Daimler-Mercedes Benz, BMW Tire Manufacturing Giti, Bridgestone, Michelin, Firestone Aerospace Manufacturing Boeing Mining Haile Gold Mine Also… Amazon, V. C. Summer Nuclear Station, chicken processing

About the money…

Reality check! 1. Go to www. scois. net. 2. Log in. 3. Go to “Assessments. ” 4. Click on “Reality Check. ” 5. You are here

An example from Reality Check… 1. Select the area of the state you want to live. 2. Select how much you think you will spend 3. Select how much education you want and in what career category you are interested. 4. You will get a list of occupations for the area you selected using the expenses, education, and cluster you picked. ($42, 773 / 2, 080 hours = $20. 56/hour

The results… Indicates local data is not available so state or US data is shown.

• Work. Keys is a job skills assessment. • Work. Keys helps employers select, hire, and train the most qualified candidate. Employers use Work. Keys scores to help with hiring! (1, 863 employers in SC) Lexington County: Michelin and Palmetto Health Richland County: Sloan Construction and Sizemore Security • The Work. Keys test questions are based on everyday work situations. • Work. Keys can measure 10 workplace skills, but the ones 11 th graders will be taking are: o Applied Mathematics o Locating for Information o Reading for Information

Sample Work. Keys Questions READING When throwing away empty boxes, please make sure all of them are broken down. Flatten them before throwing them in the dumpster. Please stack the milk crates neatly by the back door instead of just throwing them on the ground. According to the memo shown, where should you put empty milk crates? A. By the back door B. In the dish room C. In the dumpster D. In the milk truck E. Next to the dishwasher MATH A grocery store takes delivery of soda from your truck at $6 per case. You unloaded 53 cases today. How much does the store owe you? A. $9 B. $47 C. $59 D. $318 E. $653

Sample Work. Keys Questions LOCATING INFORMATION Your job is to insert the Moon phase symbols into the calendars your company produces. According to the table, which Moon phase symbol should you paste on March 28?

Why try your best on the Work. Keys test? • A good score can get you a part-time job, a summer job or an internship. • 1, 500 companies in SC use a Work. Keys score to decide who to hire. • Work. Keys scores are kept for 5 years! Occupation Math Reading Loc. Info. Web Developer 6 n/a 6 Truck Driver 3 4 4 Athlete 3 4 4 Hairdresser 3 3 n/a Childcare Worker 3 4 3 Auto. Mechanic 3 4 4 Nursing Assistant 3 4 4

Soft Skills Requested by Employers Top 10 in the Midlands (January to March 2015)

Want to be a professional athlete? Your chances of playing: Sport College Professional Football 6. 5 1. 6 Baseball 6. 9 8. 6 Basketball-Men 3. 4 1. 2 Basketball-Women 3. 8 0. 9 Soccer-Men 5. 7 1. 4 What is your “Plan B”? Occupations related to sports: How long do you think the average career of a professional athlete is? • According to the NFL Players Association: 3. 3 years. • Basketball (NBA) = 4. 8 years • Baseball (MLB) = 6. 0 years

Where can we find more information? About occupations: O*Net at www. onetonline. org About your local area (Community Profiles): SC DEW, BID at www. scworkforceinfo. com About scholarships: SCOIS at www. scois. net

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Community Profiles

Community Profiles (con’t. ) A profile of your area is only three clicks away! 1. Click on “Community Profile Report. ” 2. Select your geographic area. 3. Click on “View Report. ” Comprehensive 20+page report contains: Economic Data Demographic Data Industry Data Occupational Projections Data Educational Data

Hands-on Tools Free for download or printing from the BID website.

Tools for Educators

Hands-on Tools for Jobseekers

Scholarship Search 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Go to www. scois. net. Login. Select “Education. ” Select “Where can I get help paying for school? ” Select “Scholarships/Financial Aid Sort. ”

On the road again… Get me outta’ here!! I am available for presentations to: • • • Teachers Students Parents Administrators PTA or PTO groups Counselors

So, today we learned… • About the area’s population, labor force, and educational attainment • Many jobs in SC do not require a 4 -year or Bachelor’s degree. • • But, the more you learn, the more you earn! • • • Work. Keys Military options Growing, declining, and future jobs A way to find out how much it will cost to live the lifestyle they want Jobs based on education levels How soft skills can help us get and keep a job Possibility of being a professional athlete Resources, scholarship search, and hands-on tools

QUESTIONS?

Alan Davis adavis@dew. sc. gov Business Intelligence Department SC Dept of Employment and Workforce www. sc. Workforce. Info. com