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Learn about strategies addressing the workforce gap in advanced manufacturing. Explore key findings and initiatives from Brookings Institution's Metropolitan Business Plan and BEAM Economy Overview. Discover top occupations and training opportunities.
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EMSI Annual Conference Coeur d’Alene, Idaho October 15, 2013 Education Supply and Employer Demand: Meeting the Needs of Manufacturers Dr. Christina Whitfield Alicia Crouch
Fall 2012: • 96,914 students • 9,917 dual credit/high school students • 56,640 students enrolled in distance education courses • 60% part-time, 40% full-time • 56% female, 44% male • 14.6% minority students • 27.5 average age • 42% enrolled in technical programs, 27% liberal arts • 28,469 credentials awarded, 2012-13 • 61,929 students served via workforce training, 2011-12
Brooking’s Institution “Metropolitan Business Plan” • 27 county region • Initiative led by mayors of Louisville and Lexington • Public and private sector partners: • University of Kentucky, University of Louisville • Chambers of Commerce • Urban League • General Electric • Toyota • Ford • Lexmark
Focus on advanced manufacturing • Perception educational supply inadequate to meet employer demand • KCTCS short-term training emphasized as potential solution
BEAM Economy Overview Source: EMSI
BEAM Drives State Economy • Population: 44% • Jobs: 51% • Manufacturing Jobs: 47% • Average Earnings: $54,777 (108% state average) • Average Earnings, Manufacturing: $75,523 (112% state average) Source: EMSI
Manufacturing Drives BEAM • Growing Occupations: • Team Assemblers • Material Movers • Growing Industries: • Truck and Utility Vehicle Manufacturing • Top Regional Businesses: • UPS • Toyota Source: EMSI
Defining AdvancedManufacturing • Transportation Equipment – 31,770 jobs • National Location Quotient = 3.24. • Computer and Electronic Product – 9,121 jobs. • Chemical – 5,333 jobs. • Machinery – 4,580 jobs. • Other – 5,651 jobs. Source: EMSI
Top Occupations WithinAdvanced Manufacturing Source: EMSI
Top Occupations Requiring LessThan a Bachelor’s Degree Source: EMSI
Top Occupations Requiring Postsecondary(Less than Baccalaureate) Source: EMSI
Top Occupations – Postsecondary(Less than Baccalaureate) Source: KCTCS, KY OET (UI Wage Match)
Top Occupations – ProjectionsPostsecondary(Less than Baccalaureate) • Industry projections indicate continued growth in these occupations through 2022. • The current industry age distribution indicates there will be an increase in openings due to retirement. Source: EMSI
Mass Layoff Notices Source: KY OET
Stationery Product Manufacturing Source: EMSI
Stationery Product ManufacturingStaffing Patterns Source: EMSI
Compatible Occupations Source: EMSI
Occupation ComparisonWages Source: EMSI
Occupation ComparisonEducation Source: EMSI
Skills Gap Source: EMSI