Nebraska Workforce Development-Department of Labor

1. Nebraska Workforce Development-Department of Labor

2. Nebraska Workforce Development-Department of Labor Office of Workforce Security Workforce Investment Act Career Centers 21 One Stop offices Statewide serving 94,880 Job Seekers annually 2 One Stop offices in Omaha serving 24,000 Job Seekers annually Labor Market Information Unemployment Insurance 67,691 Initial Claims for Unemployment Insurance Benefits in 2007 $86,818,194 Dollars paid out in 2007 Office of Safety and Labor Standards OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) Labor Law

3. Nebraska Workforce Development-Department of Labor What are the Labor Market Trends Nationally, in Nebraska, and in Omaha?

4. National Labor Trends Global competition for skilled employees. 69% of the population 16 and over participates in the labor force. From 2006 to 2016 growth in the labor force is expected to slow: Labor Force participation rates of women have peaked. The baby boomers are aging and retiring. 38% of those age 55 and older are participating in the labor force Nationally. This number is expected to grow to 43% over the decade. 33.4 million job openings in the next ten years are replacement openings. 17.4 million job openings due to economic growth.

5. National Labor Trends Greatest rate of change in Professional and Related Occupations as well as Service Occupations. Negative growth in Production Occupations (ie. Manufacturing) and Farming, Fishing and Forestry Occupations. From Bureau Of Labor Statistics 2006-2016 Occupational Projections published in November 2007.Greatest rate of change in Professional and Related Occupations as well as Service Occupations. Negative growth in Production Occupations (ie. Manufacturing) and Farming, Fishing and Forestry Occupations. From Bureau Of Labor Statistics 2006-2016 Occupational Projections published in November 2007.

6. Nebraska Labor Trends Nebraska has an educated workforce�fewer than the U.S. average dropping out of high school, and as many or more attending some college, or, receiving an associates or bachelor�s degree. 74% of Nebraska�s community college graduates were working in the State during the first quarter of 2006. From the number of community college graduates that are choosing to stay and work in Nebraska, we can infer that community colleges are an excellent local resource for our rural communities in creating and maintaining a skilled labor force.From the number of community college graduates that are choosing to stay and work in Nebraska, we can infer that community colleges are an excellent local resource for our rural communities in creating and maintaining a skilled labor force.

7. Nebraska Labor Trends 75% of the population age 16 and over participates in the labor force. In 2006, Nebraska�s top industry, Trade, Transportation and Utilities employed a quarter of the states workers, and accounted for 26% of the states privately owned businesses. Exponential growth in Ethanol Production. 250% increase in employment from 2000-2006. In Nebraska, there are 12 plants currently producing Ethanol. From 2004-2014 it is anticipated that Nebraska will see industry growth of 11% The largest growth rates will be in: Health Care and Social Assistance (24.2%) Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (23.8%) Transportation and Warehousing (22.3%) Nebraska has a labor force participation rate that is about 6% greater than the national average. We know that much of that is due to older workers (covered in the next slide) choosing to continue to work. This may be because they enjoy working, they need to obtain insurance benefits through an employer, or out of other financial necessity.Nebraska has a labor force participation rate that is about 6% greater than the national average. We know that much of that is due to older workers (covered in the next slide) choosing to continue to work. This may be because they enjoy working, they need to obtain insurance benefits through an employer, or out of other financial necessity.

8. Nebraska Labor Trends 14% of workers are age 55 and older. Older workers are more concentrated in Urban areas (13%) than in rural areas (8%). Public Administration has the highest proportion of older workers (26%) followed by education and health services (21%). From 2004-2014 Nebraska is expected to see job growth of 10.8% or 122,282 additional jobs. Graduate numbers suggest that those who attend community colleges are more likely to seek employment in Nebraska than they are to seek employment outside the state. Graduate numbers suggest that those who attend community colleges are more likely to seek employment in Nebraska than they are to seek employment outside the state.

9. evaluated based on fulfilling a need within Nebraska�s primary industries, typically offer full-time status to employees and were identified for future economic growth (i.e. they are expected to have high employment change over the next decade, above average rate of growth, and typically offer above median wages). Out of the top 30 critical occupations listed in alphabetical order, 13 require some form of license or certification for practice in Nebraska.evaluated based on fulfilling a need within Nebraska�s primary industries, typically offer full-time status to employees and were identified for future economic growth (i.e. they are expected to have high employment change over the next decade, above average rate of growth, and typically offer above median wages). Out of the top 30 critical occupations listed in alphabetical order, 13 require some form of license or certification for practice in Nebraska.

10. Omaha Consortium Labor Trends 80% of the population age 16 and over participates in the labor force. In 2006, the top industry in the Omaha Consortium, Trade, Transportation and Utilities employed a quarter of the regions workers, and accounted for 23% of the regions privately owned businesses. From 2004-2014 it is anticipated that the Omaha Consortium will see industry growth of 12.3%, which is larger than the 11% industry growth expected statewide. The largest growth rates will be in: Health Care and Social Assistance (22.9%) Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (20.7%) Administrative & Support, Waste Management and Remediation (20.3%) Omaha�s Labor Force Participation Rate of 80% is higher than both the Nebraska rate of 75% and the national average of 69%. By comparing the industry trends of the state to that of Omaha, you can easily see how Omaha tends to drive what is happening statewide. This is partly due to the fact that 41% of the population of the entire state of Nebraska live in the Omaha Consortium (Cass, Douglas, Sarpy, Saunders, Washington Counties).Omaha�s Labor Force Participation Rate of 80% is higher than both the Nebraska rate of 75% and the national average of 69%. By comparing the industry trends of the state to that of Omaha, you can easily see how Omaha tends to drive what is happening statewide. This is partly due to the fact that 41% of the population of the entire state of Nebraska live in the Omaha Consortium (Cass, Douglas, Sarpy, Saunders, Washington Counties).

11. Labor Trends in Omaha Consortium The largest amount of job growth in the state from 2004 to 2014 (57,925 additional jobs) is expected in the Omaha region. 12.6% of workers in the Omaha consortium are age 55 and older. 44% of workers in the Omaha consortium are age 35 and under.

12. evaluated based on fulfilling a need within Nebraska�s primary industries, typically offer full-time status to employees and were identified for future economic growth (i.e. they are expected to have high employment change over the next decade, above average rate of growth, and typically offer above median wages). Out of the top 30 critical occupations listed in alphabetical order, 13 require some form of license or certification for practice in Nebraska.evaluated based on fulfilling a need within Nebraska�s primary industries, typically offer full-time status to employees and were identified for future economic growth (i.e. they are expected to have high employment change over the next decade, above average rate of growth, and typically offer above median wages). Out of the top 30 critical occupations listed in alphabetical order, 13 require some form of license or certification for practice in Nebraska.

13. Labor Trends in Omaha Consortium 70% of Omaha area employers offer Medical Insurance to full time employees compared to 65% Statewide. 80% of employers both in the Omaha area and the State offered paid vacation to full time employees. Statewide, the average cost of insurance benefits was nearly 9% of total labor costs for employers. About 4% of an employer�s total labor costs are spent on retirement benefits, Statewide. Undefined are businesses for which a location could not be determined�.maybe they have several offices across the state, or, their home office is located out of state.Statewide, the average cost of insurance benefits was nearly 9% of total labor costs for employers. About 4% of an employer�s total labor costs are spent on retirement benefits, Statewide. Undefined are businesses for which a location could not be determined�.maybe they have several offices across the state, or, their home office is located out of state.

14. Conclusions What Future Challenges Will We Face? What Opportunities Will We Have?

15. Challenges and Opportunities Skilled labor force to meet business and industry demand. Better understanding of career choices by parents, students, educators, businesses, and general public�develop a common language. Capitalizing on non-traditional labor pools.

16. Challenges and Opportunities Shrinking labor pool supply. In January 2007 Nebraska has an available labor force of 970,928. Of this amount, 934,454 were employed. Basic Skills vs. Soft Skills vs. Technical Skills�What do employers want? Generational differences�How adaptable does the workplace need to become?...How many jobs will a new entrant into the workforce hold before age 35 The average recent college graduate just entering the workforce plans to stay at their job less than 3 years.The average recent college graduate just entering the workforce plans to stay at their job less than 3 years.