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EWIB Board of Directors: “It’s All In The Numbers”

EWIB Board of Directors: “It’s All In The Numbers”. September 25, 2007. Distribution of CTWorks-East Activity. Fact: New London County accounts for 70% of the labor force in the Eastern WIA. Question: What percentage of CTWorks-East 10,600 customers do they account for? Answer: 53%.

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EWIB Board of Directors: “It’s All In The Numbers”

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  1. EWIB Board of Directors:“It’s All In The Numbers” September 25, 2007

  2. Distribution ofCTWorks-East Activity Fact:New London County accounts for 70% of the labor force in the Eastern WIA. Question: What percentage of CTWorks-East 10,600 customers do they account for? Answer: 53%

  3. Regional CTWorks-East System Usage Question: What percentage of EWIB’s 41-Towns had residents use: • The CTWorks-East System • Our Transportation-To-Work System Answer: A. 100% B. 95%

  4. Improving Labor Force Participation Question: • At program entry, what percentage of Jobs First clients report Transportation as a significant barrier to employment? • What percentage of this group utilized our Transportation-To-Work program to meet their employment goal? Answer: A. 80% B. 81%

  5. Labor Force Expansion Issues Fact:Last year we recorded test scores at program entry for 1,300+ Jobs First and Out-Of-School Youth. Question: What percentage tested as “Basic Skills Deficient”(<8th Grade level reading/math)? Answer: 89%

  6. Lifelong Learning Among Dislocated Workers(Excluding Electric Boat) Question: Among Eastern CT’s Dislocated Workers who are returning to the classroom for retraining, what percentage are over the age of 40? Answer: 65%

  7. The Changing Worldof Training Fact: In the previous 2 years, EWIB has provided skill training/ upgrading assistance to 1,400+ workers using a mix of classroom & on-line formats. Question: What percentage learned on-line? Answer: 71%

  8. Incumbent Worker Training Fact:In 2006-07 EWIB’s Incumbent Worker Training initiative upgraded the skills of 1,015 workers at 23 area employers. Question: What percentage of the employers were manufacturers? Answer: 74%

  9. Looking Ahead Over the next few months, EWIB & its Committees will… • Seek to continue its successful Transportation-To-Work program by Pursuing this funding through DSS • Work with the region’s Council of Governments during the selection of new Elected Official members • Examine measures to counteract the negative workforce impact of basic skill deficiencies • Ensure the 08-09 programming mix matches current trends • Consider what level of re-programming is appropriate in light of documented demand for on-line offerings, incumbent worker availability, etc.

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