Southcentral Mississippi Works Workforce Development Area HEALTHCARE SECTOR

4 Local Workforce Areas Southcentral Mississippi Works Workforce Development Area is administered by Central

Why Healthcare � Governor Initiative – Healthcare Corridor (3, 860 Facilities in Workforce Area)

Plan Development Process � Perform economic and workforce data analysis � Identify a Lead

Labor Market Data Mississippi Healthcare & Social Assistance Average Monthly Employment 176, 000 174,

Labor Market Data Southcentral MS Works All Occupations Healthcare & Social Assistance Average Monthly

Industry Identified Gaps & Recommendations � RN Recruitment / Retention Extern Program Residency /

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Southcentral Mississippi Works Workforce Development Area HEALTHCARE SECTOR STRATEGY

4 Local Workforce Areas Southcentral Mississippi Works Workforce Development Area is administered by Central MS Planning & Development District (fiscal agent) **** Local workforce areas are the WIOA planning & delivery mechanism

Why Healthcare � Governor Initiative – Healthcare Corridor (3, 860 Facilities in Workforce Area) � Major Job Provider / Economic Engine (17%+ of Workforce Area Payroll) � High Demand Occupations � Family Sustainable Wages � Skillset Requirements Ever Changing � Industry will Continue to Grow

Plan Development Process � Perform economic and workforce data analysis � Identify a Lead Convener � Form Sector Leadership Team � Identify business workforce needs and skills gaps � Discuss existing education and training programs � Complete industry sector assessment tool � Develop action plan � Publish action plan and solicit public review and comment � Submit plan to the State Workforce Investment Board

Labor Market Data Mississippi Healthcare & Social Assistance Average Monthly Employment 176, 000 174, 000 Employment 172, 000 170, 000 168, 000 166, 000 164, 000 162, 000 160, 000 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Year 2014 2015 2016

Labor Market Data Southcentral MS Works All Occupations Healthcare & Social Assistance Average Monthly Employment 61, 000 335, 000 60, 500 60, 000 Employment 330, 000 325, 000 320, 000 59, 500 59, 000 58, 500 58, 000 57, 500 57, 000 315, 000 56, 500 56, 000 310, 000 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Year 2014 2015 2016

Industry Identified Gaps & Recommendations � RN Recruitment / Retention Extern Program Residency / Apprenticeship � Medical Lab Technologists / Medical Lab Technicians Extern Program � Limited Clinical Opportunities for Students Expansion of Scheduling Software � Workforce Information System Web Based Single Site – Career Pathways / Workforce Service Availability � Incumbent Worker Training Needs Wound Care Diabetes Alzheimer's � Basic Skills Customer Service & Work Etiquette Training