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Lorraine Faulds, GCDF SC Department of Employment & Workforce

Explore population, labor force, education data, jobs, and future occupations in Midlands. Learn about career clusters, job requirements, and earning potential to make informed career choices. Recognize the importance of gaining job-related experience, learning about diverse career options, seeking advice, and starting job search early for success. Discover the various educational paths and job opportunities available in Midlands to plan a fulfilling career.

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Lorraine Faulds, GCDF SC Department of Employment & Workforce

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  1. SC’s Future Workforce Needs Lorraine Faulds, GCDF SC Department of Employment & Workforce

  2. On today’s agenda… • Learn a little about the Midlands: Population and Labor Force • Educational data • The jobs • Growing, declining, and future occupations • Wages • WorkKeys • Want to be a professional athlete? • Resources, scholarship search, and hands-on tools

  3. What Students Would Have Done Differently To Be Successful in Today’s Labor Market 32% Gotten more job-related experience 28% Learned more about career options 23% Sought more career advice 22% Started job search earlier 14% Used more or different job search techniques Source: Virginia Tech, Division of Student Affairs, http://www.career.vt.edu/postgraduationsurveyreport/postgrad.html#report

  4. So we need to know a little about our local area to serve our clients better. Population Characteristics Labor Force Educational Data Industries Occupations Wages

  5. Population

  6. Labor Force Information First, a few definitions… Employed: Persons 16 years old or older who worked for pay (at least one hour) any time during the week that included the 12th of the month. Unemployed: Persons 16 years old or older who are not working but want a job, and are able and willing to work. Labor Force: Employed plus unemployed. Unemployment Rate: Unemployment divided by labor force.

  7. US, SC, and Midlands Unemployment Rates (Last 12 Months) Source: SC DEW, Local Area Unemployment Statistics program

  8. Unemployment Rates with Recession RECESSION Source: SC DEW, Local Area Unemployment Statistics program

  9. A look at educational data…

  10. Educational Attainment Population 25 years old and older, Midlands, 2014

  11. Effect of Dropouts According to “In This Together: The Hidden Cost of Young Adult Unemployment” (Jan. 2014): • Each unemployed 25-34 year old will cost government $9,875 per yearin lost tax revenue and benefits paid. • The average tuition and fees for an in-state public college is $8,093 per year. • We lose more money on youth unemployment than it would cost to send them to college! Full report can be found at http://wtb.wa.gov/Documents/3.YoungInvicibles.pdf.

  12. Chosen Career Clusters in Midlands, 2014 28.5% are in performing arts! Declared clusters for students declaring a specific cluster on their primary e-IGP for 2012-13 year; Source: SC Department of Education Note: Students may declare more than one cluster or pathway on an e-IGP; only the first cluster or pathway is used for reporting.

  13. After High School… Source: https://ed.sc.gov/agency/rda/documents/2011-12CollegeFreshmanReport.pdf

  14. What about college graduates? The top 15 college majors in the Midlands, 2014

  15. About the jobs…

  16. Current Employment Jobs by Industry

  17. Current Online Job Advertisements

  18. Jobs in the Future Top 20 jobs with the most openings in the Midlands (2012-2022)

  19. Top Jobs with the Most Openings in the Midlands Local Workforce Region

  20. Declining Occupations

  21. Educational Requirements for Growing Occupations in the Midlands 65% of all growing occupations do not require classroom training beyond high school! But remember, many of these occupations do not pay well because they do not require much education.

  22. Jobs that require OJT (from the top 50 occupations in the Midlands Area) • Bookkeeping/Accounting Clerks ($16.80) • Customer Services Reps ($15.47) • Retail Salespersons ($11.57) • Security Guards ($14.87)

  23. OJT jobs where a certificate will help… Pharmacy Technicians ($14.40) Truck Drivers, Heavy/Tractor Trailer ($20.09) Medical Assistants ($13.74)

  24. Certificates for Online Jobs Top 10 in the Midlands (January to March 2015) 7 of the top 10 requested certificates are healthcare-related We can also get soft skills requested by employers…more on that later!

  25. Jobs that require Postsecondary/ Career Training or an Associate’s Degree Registered Nurses ($27.11) Nursing Assistants ($11.46) HVAC Mechanics/Installers ($21.11) Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) ($19.36)

  26. BUT… The more you learn, the more you earn!! $53,840 $43,143 $31,082 $25,631 $17, 817 Less than HS/GED HS/GED Some college/Associate’s Bachelor’s Master’s and above (SC data)

  27. Jobs that require a Bachelor’s Degree Elementary School Teachers ($23.15) Computer Systems Administrators ($35.59) Accountants ($26.42) Medical Services Managers ($42.82)

  28. What about the military? Pay for an entry level soldier with no college: $22,968 (includes pay plus housing and health services); After 5 years = $34,850 Pay for an entry level soldier with a college degree (4-year): $47,338 (includes pay plus housing and health services); After 5 years = $76,719 from www.todaysmilitary.com • Pros • Everything is provided • Promotions • Great way to get skills • Must stay in top physical shape • Cons • Possible danger • Long commitment • Must follow commands • Must stay in top physical shape

  29. Manufacturing (auto, aerospace, tire) • Transportation (especially truck drivers) • Healthcare • IT (especially security, web design) • Construction

  30. Future (closer to home) • Transportation, Distribution & Logistics • Widening of Panama Canal, deepening of Charleston Port, inland port in Greer • Auto Manufacturing • Volvo, Daimler-Mercedes Benz, BMW • Tire Manufacturing • Giti, Bridgestone, Michelin, Firestone • Aerospace Manufacturing • Boeing • Mining • Haile Gold Mine • Also… • Amazon, V. C. Summer Nuclear Station, chicken processing

  31. About the money…

  32. Reality check! Go to www.scois.net. Log in. Go to “Assessments.” Click on “Reality Check.” You are here 

  33. An example from Reality Check… • Select the area of the state you want to live. • Select how much you think you will spend • Select how much education you want and in what career category you are interested. • You will get a list of occupations for the area you selected using the expenses, education, and cluster you picked. ($42,773 / 2,080 hours = $20.56/hour

  34. The results… Indicates local data is not available so state or US data is shown.

  35.  WorkKeys is a job skills assessment. • WorkKeys helps employers select, hire, and train the most qualified candidate. • The WorkKeys test questions are based on everyday work situations. •  WorkKeys can measure 10 workplace skills, but the ones 11th graders will be taking are: • Applied Mathematics • Locating for Information • Reading for Information  Employers use WorkKeys scores to help with hiring! (1,863 employers in SC) Lexington County: Michelin and Palmetto Health Richland County: Sloan Construction and Sizemore Security

  36. Sample WorkKeys Questions • READING • When throwing away empty boxes, please make sure all of them are broken down. Flatten them before throwing them in the dumpster. Please stack the milk crates neatly by the back door instead of just throwing them on the ground. • According to the memo shown, where should you put empty milk crates? • By the back door • In the dish room • In the dumpster • In the milk truck • Next to the dishwasher • MATH • A grocery store takes delivery of soda from your truck at $6 per case. You unloaded 53 cases today. How much does the store owe you? • A. $9 • B. $47 • C. $59 • D. $318 • E. $653

  37. Sample WorkKeys Questions LOCATING INFORMATION Your job is to insert the Moon phase symbols into the calendars your company produces. According to the table, which Moon phase symbol should you paste on March 28?

  38. Why try your best on the WorkKeys test? • A good score can get you a part-time job, a summer job or an internship. • 1,500 companies in SC use a WorkKeys score to decide who to hire. •  WorkKeys scores are kept for 5 years!

  39. Soft Skills Requested by Employers Top 10 in the Midlands (January to March 2015)

  40. Want to be a professional athlete? Your chances of playing: • How long do you think the average career of a professional athlete is? • According to the NFL Players Association: 3.3 years.  • Basketball (NBA) = 4.8 years • Baseball (MLB) = 6.0 years What is your “Plan B”? Occupations related to sports:

  41. Where can we find more information? About occupations: O*Net at www.onetonline.org About your local area (Community Profiles): SC DEW, BID at www.scWorkforceInfo.com About scholarships: SCOIS at www.scois.net

  42. www.onetonline.org

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  44. Community Profiles

  45. Community Profiles (con’t.) A profile of your area is only three clicks away! • Click on “Community Profile Report.” • Select your geographic area. • Click on “View Report.” Comprehensive 20+page report contains: • Economic Data • Demographic Data • Industry Data • Occupational Projections Data • Educational Data

  46. Hands-on Tools Free for download or printing from the BID website.

  47. Tools for Educators

  48. Hands-on Tools for Jobseekers

  49. Scholarship Search • Go to www.scois.net. • Login. • Select “Education.” • Select “Where can I get help paying for school?” • Select “Scholarships/Financial Aid Sort.”

  50. On the road again… Get me outta’ here!! I am available for presentations to: • Teachers • Students • Parents • Administrators • PTA or PTO groups • Counselors

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