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Prepared For:
Workforce Development Workforce Development – A Regional– A Regional
Economic PerspectiveEconomic Perspective
David Hollars, Executive DirectorDavid Hollars, Executive DirectorCentralina Workforce Centralina Workforce Development BoardDevelopment Board
Charlotte Area Fund – Business Seminar Luncheon - December 1, 2011
We’re Working TogetherWe’re Working TogetherRegional FocusRegional Focus
Common goalsCommon goals
Pooling resources and eliminating silosPooling resources and eliminating silos
Competitive Workforce AllianceCompetitive Workforce Alliance
State of the Workforce ReportState of the Workforce Report
Regional Partnerships with Education and Regional Partnerships with Education and Economic DevelopmentEconomic Development
Centralina WDB Service Area
Area Area DemographicsDemographics
Area Population Estimates
2005-2010
CountyCounty 20052005 20102010 Growth Growth 2005-102005-10
% Growth % Growth 2005-102005-10
Centralina Centralina WDBWDB 848,077848,077 848,077848,077 112,199112,199 15%15%
Source: EMSI Source: EMSI 20112011
Area Population Projections
2010-2020CountyCounty 20102010 20202020 Growth Growth
2010-202010-20% Growth % Growth 2010-202010-20
Centralina Centralina WDBWDB 848,077848,077 927,147927,147 79,07079,070 9%9%
Source: EMSI Source: EMSI 20112011
Employment SituationEmployment Situation
Area Labor Force Estimates
October 2011CountyCounty Labor Labor
ForceForce EmployedEmployed UnemployedUnemployed UI RateUI Rate
Centralina Centralina WDBWDB 402,752402,752 362,617362,617 40,13540,135 10.0%10.0%
Source: Source: NC Dept. of NC Dept. of Commerce – Division of Commerce – Division of Employment SecurityEmployment Security
% Regional Growth By Sector% Regional Growth By Sector
Occupational Make UpOccupational Make Up
Declining Industries in RegionDeclining Industries in Region 2008- 2013 2008- 2013
Apparel & TextilesApparel & Textiles
Chemicals and Chemical Based ProductsChemicals and Chemical Based Products
Electrical Equipment and Appliance & Electrical Equipment and Appliance & Component ManufacturingComponent Manufacturing
Agribusiness, Food Processing & Agribusiness, Food Processing & TechnologyTechnology
Highest Growth, 2008-2013Highest Growth, 2008-2013
Business & Financial ServicesBusiness & Financial Services
Biomedical/Biotechnical (Life Sciences)Biomedical/Biotechnical (Life Sciences)
Transportation & Logistics, Arts, Transportation & Logistics, Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Visitor Entertainment, Recreation & Visitor IndustriesIndustries
Energy (Fossil & Renewable)Energy (Fossil & Renewable)
Employment TrendsEmployment Trends
The region is transitioning from a The region is transitioning from a manufacturing to service & knowledge based manufacturing to service & knowledge based economy.economy.
The Centralina WDB region has lost more than The Centralina WDB region has lost more than 22,000 jobs (mostly in manufacturing) since 22,000 jobs (mostly in manufacturing) since first quarter 2008.first quarter 2008.
Manufacturing losses have continued over the Manufacturing losses have continued over the past 12 months, but some service sectors have past 12 months, but some service sectors have received modest employment gains.received modest employment gains.
Employment TrendsEmployment Trends
More productivity, N.C. workers are 10% More productivity, N.C. workers are 10% more productive than average U.S. more productive than average U.S. workers. workers.
1099 Economy – More workers are 1099 Economy – More workers are contract employeescontract employees
Wages will make a gradual comeback due Wages will make a gradual comeback due to structural unemploymentto structural unemployment
Focus is on skills & certificationsFocus is on skills & certifications
Largest Occupations in Centralina Largest Occupations in Centralina WDBWDB
Knowledge in DemandKnowledge in Demand
Customer and Personal ServiceCustomer and Personal Service
English LanguageEnglish Language
MathMath
ClericalClerical
Computers and ElectronicsComputers and Electronics
Administration and ManagementAdministration and Management
CommunicationsCommunications
Sales and MarketingSales and Marketing
Abilities In DemandAbilities In Demand
Oral ExpressionOral Expression
Oral ComprehensionOral Comprehension
Written ComprehensionWritten Comprehension
Deductive ReasoningDeductive Reasoning
Inductive ReasoningInductive Reasoning
OriginalityOriginality
Selective AttentionSelective Attention
Time SharingTime Sharing
Skills GapsSkills Gaps
What Jobs Are Out What Jobs Are Out There?There?
What is a Skills Gap?What is a Skills Gap?
Business can’t meet goals with current Business can’t meet goals with current staffing capabilitiesstaffing capabilities
Critical roles can’t be filledCritical roles can’t be filled
Business lacks skills to compete globallyBusiness lacks skills to compete globally
Routine tasks not being performed Routine tasks not being performed satisfactorily or at all. satisfactorily or at all.
Lack of skills negatively impacts Lack of skills negatively impacts productionproduction
Reasons for the GapsReasons for the GapsWorkforce demographics & geographyWorkforce demographics & geography
Unprepared graduatesUnprepared graduates
More knowledge based jobsMore knowledge based jobs
Acquisitions and MergersAcquisitions and Mergers
Cuts in training budgetsCuts in training budgets
Lack of bench strength among leadershipLack of bench strength among leadership
Mismatch of company needs with Mismatch of company needs with workforce skillsworkforce skills
Changing Societal NeedsChanging Societal Needs
Where are the Gaps?Where are the Gaps?
Broad occupational categories with shortages Broad occupational categories with shortages or potential shortages nationally include:or potential shortages nationally include:
HealthcareHealthcare
Education (Special Ed Teachers)Education (Special Ed Teachers)
Business & FinanceBusiness & Finance
Architecture and EngineeringArchitecture and Engineering
Where are the Gaps?Where are the Gaps?October 2011 Study by Deloitte and the October 2011 Study by Deloitte and the Manufacturing Institute showed gaps in:Manufacturing Institute showed gaps in:
1.1.MachiningMachining
2.2.OperatorsOperators
3.3.Craft WorkersCraft Workers
4.4.TechniciansTechnicians
67% of manufacturers nationally have a 67% of manufacturers nationally have a shortage of qualified workers. shortage of qualified workers.
>> This is true for North Carolina as well.>> This is true for North Carolina as well.
Projected Gaps for NCProjected Gaps for NCInformation TechnologyInformation Technology
Registered NursesRegistered Nurses
Accounting & AuditorsAccounting & Auditors
Medical & Health Services ManagersMedical & Health Services Managers
Purchasing AgentsPurchasing Agents
Dental HygienistsDental Hygienists
Engineers (Mechanical, Nuclear, & Engineers (Mechanical, Nuclear, & Electronics)Electronics)
Respiratory & Occupational TherapistRespiratory & Occupational Therapist
Where Will the Jobs Be?Where Will the Jobs Be?Biomedical EngineersBiomedical Engineers
Network Systems & InformaticsNetwork Systems & Informatics
Home Health & Personal Care AidesHome Health & Personal Care Aides
Financial ExaminersFinancial Examiners
Medical ScientistsMedical Scientists
Physician AssistantPhysician Assistant
Skin Care SpecialistsSkin Care Specialists
Biochemist & BiophysicistBiochemist & Biophysicist
Athletic TrainersAthletic Trainers
What Businesses WantWhat Businesses Want
People who can think creativelyPeople who can think creatively
Good communication & people skillsGood communication & people skills
People who can grow my businessPeople who can grow my business
Twelve Behaviors That Employers are Twelve Behaviors That Employers are Seeking Seeking (Paulette Aslin, Aslin Associates)(Paulette Aslin, Aslin Associates)
Calculated risk-takerCalculated risk-taker
High EQ (Emotional Quotient), maturityHigh EQ (Emotional Quotient), maturity
Ability to adapt and assimilate (the younger Ability to adapt and assimilate (the younger generation is looking for the job/company generation is looking for the job/company to adapt to them)to adapt to them)
Grasp of global /general knowledgeGrasp of global /general knowledge
Self-awareness and humility (reference Self-awareness and humility (reference book “Why CEOs Fail” –they are not book “Why CEOs Fail” –they are not humble; arrogance is their downfall)humble; arrogance is their downfall)
Twelve Behaviors That Employers are Twelve Behaviors That Employers are Seeking Seeking (Paulette Aslin, Aslin Associaties)(Paulette Aslin, Aslin Associaties)
Good relationship managerGood relationship manager
Appreciation for meritocracy Appreciation for meritocracy (promoted/rewarded for a REASON)(promoted/rewarded for a REASON)
Adapt to changeAdapt to change
InquisitivenessInquisitiveness
Desire to learnDesire to learn
Strong work ethicStrong work ethic
PatiencePatience
The Workforce VisionThe Workforce Vision
AdaptabilityAdaptability
Innovative thinking & actionInnovative thinking & action
Take personal responsibility for learningTake personal responsibility for learning
Use gaming simulation technology and Use gaming simulation technology and
e-tools for traininge-tools for training
What’s Next?What’s Next?
Close skills gaps – Match skills to JobsClose skills gaps – Match skills to Jobs
Focus on growing our strong clustersFocus on growing our strong clusters
Use technology as a learning tool Use technology as a learning tool
Build career ladders with employer Build career ladders with employer engagementengagement
Promote/encourage entrepreneurism and Promote/encourage entrepreneurism and innovationinnovation
Measure success and celebrate winsMeasure success and celebrate wins
Final ThoughtFinal Thought““There is nothing more vital to a community There is nothing more vital to a community
than that of providing employment than that of providing employment opportunities for its citizens. Employment opportunities for its citizens. Employment not only has an economic impact on not only has an economic impact on communities, but also has a direct communities, but also has a direct relationship with the quality of life within the relationship with the quality of life within the community.”community.”
THANK YOU!!THANK YOU!!Want to Know More? Want to Know More?
David Hollars, Executive DirectorDavid Hollars, Executive DirectorCentralina Workforce Development Centralina Workforce Development
BoardBoard(704) 348-2717(704) 348-2717
dhollars@centralina.org
www.centralinaworks.com
www.agreatworkforce.com
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