where are the jobs? e.u.p. workforce development board meeting march 8, 2012
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Where are the jobs?
Where are the jobs?
E.U.P. Workforce Development Board MeetingMarch 8, 2012
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LSSU Career ServicesTopics of Discussion Today
LSSU Career ServicesTopics of Discussion Today
1. Career Services overview2. Skill gaps noted by employers3. “Placements” of LSSU grads4. Local observations5. Q&A
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1Career
ServicesOverview
1Career
ServicesOverview
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HISTORYof Career Services
HISTORYof Career Services
-PLACEMENT OFFICES Created at universities after WWII
-CAREER/EMPLOYMENT CENTERSBy the 1980s-1990s most colleges removed “Placement” from their office name
-CAREER SERVICES/CAREER DEVELOPMENTHave evolved into educational/advising centers
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Career Services…dedicated to student success!
Our Mission
Career Services…dedicated to student success!
Our Mission
…Dedicated to promoting the academic, personal and occupational success of students by assisting them in the process of career development and job search preparation.
Mary Jo Meehan, LPCAssistant Professor, Career Counselor [email protected] 906-635-2189
Theresa Weaver, DirectorLiberal Arts Advisor [email protected] 906-635-2733
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Career ServicesPrograms and Services
Career ServicesPrograms and Services
• Academic Department for Undeclared Students• Career Counseling• Vocational Assessments (Stephen Youngs Testing
Program)
• Freshman Seminar and Professional Development Courses
• Resume & Job Search Education• Career Fairs• On-campus interviewing• Career Workshops• Career Resource Library
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2Skill Gaps
2Skill Gaps
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Candidate Skills & Qualities Employers are Seeking
Candidate Skills & Qualities Employers are Seeking
ATTRIBUTES EMPLOYERS SEEK % OF RESPONDENTS
Ability to work in a team 79.8%
Leadership 77.2%
Communication skills (written) 75.6%
Problem-solving skills 74.1%
Strong work ethic 73.1%
Analytical/quantitative skills 72.0%
Communications skills (verbal) 67.4%
Initiative 65.3%
Technical skills 61.1%
Detail-oriented 57.5%
NACE Research: Job Outlook 2012Positive feedback from recruiters regarding LSSU grads.
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3First
Destinationof LSSU Grads
3First
Destinationof LSSU Grads
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First Destination ReportFirst Destination Report
• Career Services surveys grads within their first year of graduating.
• Requests information on their first job (or grad school admission) and starting salary
• Results available on our website at: www.lssu.edu/careerservices
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Employment Trends for LSSU Graduates
Employment Trends for LSSU Graduates
“Placement Rate”
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Location of First JobLSSU Graduates
Location of First JobLSSU Graduates
Upper Peninsula
-2008 No jobs in MI
-High cost of college--students staying closer to home--EUP count up. Stay and work in area after graduation.
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LSSU Graduates by DegreeLSSU Graduates by DegreeYearly stats available on our website
Consistently highest salary and “placement”
Popular local jobs
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Continued LSSU Graduates by DegreeContinued LSSU Graduates by DegreeConsistently highest salary and “placement”
Popular local jobs
*only 1 salary reported. Usually range $45,000-55,000
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4Local
Observations
4Local
Observations
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LSSU Grads 1st job in EUPLSSU Grads 1st job in EUPHighest frequency reported in EUP
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LSSU Grads 1st job in U.P.LSSU Grads 1st job in U.P.
Engineering jobs reported in EUP/UP
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LSSU Grads 1st job in U.P.LSSU Grads 1st job in U.P.
Teaching jobs reported in EUP/UP
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LSSU Grads 1st job in U.P.LSSU Grads 1st job in U.P.Nursing jobs reported in EUP/UP
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5 Questions???& Discussion
5 Questions???& Discussion
Thanks for the invite!