Regional Workforce

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INTRODUCTION

Data-driven industry and labor market information• Links education programs and O*NET

(knowledge, skills and abilities)• Updated quarterly to reflect most current

economic information

Open source economic and workforce development• Seeks to aid in developing strategies for

implementation

Regional Collaboration and innovation• Assists in planning and implementation

strategies for regional development

Goals1. Increase the scope of targeted industries and

occupations beyond the 2008 Milwaukee 7/Deloitte study

2. Identify and characterize “in-demand” competencies for the SE Wisconsin and NE Illinois regions

3. Help re-define workforce discussion from job titles and education attainment to “qualified and competent” people

4. Tie understanding of In-demand competencies back to the education system

OVERVIEW

Goals• Engage local leadership in directing the

research to best meet the region’s needs

• Open the discussion of workforce competencies, occupations, and industry change

• Provide preliminary results and context to the discussion

OVERVIEW

ProcessData-Driven Focus Industry and Target Occupation Selection

Process:

THE COMPETENCY REPORT

Growth/Demand Industries

Growth/Demand Industries

Regional Occupation

Growth/Demand

Regional Occupation

Growth/Demand

Media Source Feedback

Media Source Feedback

Staffing Pattern Analysis

Staffing Pattern Analysis

Key Occupation Selection

Key Occupation Selection

Selected Regional

Occupations Based on Staffing

Pattern(Cross-reference compatibility)

Selected Regional

Occupations Based on Staffing

Pattern(Cross-reference compatibility)

Focus Industry/Occupation

Final List

Focus Industry/Occupation

Final List

•Pharmaceutical

•Plastics

•Industrial Machinery

•Electronic Systems

•Finance

•Business Services

•Consumer Services (Building and Landscape)

•Consumer Services (Social and Health Care)

Industry Groups

STUDY RESULTS FOR INDUSTRIES

STUDY RESULTS FOR COMPETENCIES

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RESULTS FOR CAREER PATHWAY

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Machinist

Mechanical + Production/Processing + Mathematics

Active listening + Active learning + Mechanical + Oral Comprehension + Oral Expression + Visualization + Problem Sensitivity + Information Ordering

RESULTS FOR COMPETENCIES

Production Occupation – Group 1

Mechanical

Production and Processing

Mathematics

Education and Training

English Language

Learning Strategies

Active Listening

Active Learning Quality Control Analysis

Equipment Selection

Oral Comprehension

Oral Expression

Visualization

Problem Sensitivity

Information Ordering

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Machinists

Welders, cutters & welder fitters

Mechanical Engineers

STUDY RESULTS (Other Compatible Occupations – Flexibility and Resilience)

productionCode Title Total abilities skills

knowledge

51-2022.00 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers 14 5 4 5

51-4192.00 Lay-Out Workers, Metal and Plastic 14 5 4 5

17-2112.00 Industrial Engineers 13 5 3 5

51-9195.07 Molding and Casting Workers 13 3 5 5

51-2011.00Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers 13 4 4 5

51-2023.00 Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers 13 5 3 5

17-3027.00 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 13 5 3 5

51-2093.00 Timing Device Assemblers, Adjusters, and Calibrators 13 5 3 5

17-3012.01 Electronic Drafters 13 5 4 4

17-2072.00 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 13 5 3 5

Bridging the Gap

Bridging the Gap

Innovations to bridge the gap

Alternative Education (e.g. Career Academies, STEM Charter Schools)

Expanded Internships

How do we use this analysis?

Applications for K-12 education

Applications for post secondary and workforce

Applications for economic development

Applications for employer engagement

Connections to other regional and national initiatives

How do we use this analysis?

Potential Applications for Regional Development:

•Career guidance and mapping pathways

•Curriculum development and evaluation

•Applied learning experiences (e.g. internships)

•Incumbent worker evaluation, education and training

•Fast track training

•Clear descriptions of employer needs in terms of KSA’s

•Employer toolset to drive education and workforce innovation

Individual evaluation

Composite curriculum evaluation

Possible directions for next steps

•Step 1: Prototype a flexible career guidance system

•Step 2: Select focus industries, such as electronic systems and business services

•Step 3: Facilitate the discussion among industry, workforce development, education and other key stakeholders

•Step 4: Develop programs for aligning education, workforce and industry needs

Questions?

STUDY RESULTS (COMPETENCIES)

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RESULTS (COMPETENCIES)

Service Occupation – Group 1 Customer and Personal Service

Clerical

English Language

Mathematics

Computers and Electronics

Active Listening

Monitoring

Reading Comprehension Service Orientation

Active Learning

Oral Comprehension

Oral Expression

Written Comprehension

Deductive Reasoning

Written Expression

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Sales Reps, Wholesale Tech and Sci. Products

Sales Reps Wholesale Except Techs and Sci Products

Financial Managers

Executive Secretaries & Administrative Assistants

RESULTS (COMPETENCIES)

Service Occupation – Group 2 Customer and Personal Service

Clerical

English Language

Mathematics

Computers and Electronics

Active Listening

Monitoring

Reading Comprehension Service Orientation

Active Learning

Oral Comprehension

Oral Expression

Written Comprehension

Deductive Reasoning

Written Expression

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Elementary School Teachers

Secondary School Teachers

Teacher Assistants

RESULTS (COMPETENCIES)

Service Occupation – Group 3 Customer and Personal Service

Clerical

English Language

Mathematics

Computers and Electronics

Active Listening

Monitoring

Reading Comprehension Service Orientation

Active Learning

Oral Comprehension

Oral Expression

Written Comprehension

Deductive Reasoning

Written Expression

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Janitors & Cleaners

Landscaping & Groundskeeping Workers

Personal & Home Care Aides

Home Health Aides

RESULTS (COMPETENCIES)

Service Occupation – Group 4

Customer and Personal Service Clerical

English Language

Mathematics

Computers and Electronics

Active Listening

Monitoring

Reading Comprehension Service Orientation

Active Learning

Oral Comprehension

Oral Expression

Written Comprehension

Deductive Reasoning

Written Expression

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First-Line Managers of Office & Admin-istrative Workers

Bookkeeping Accounting & Auditing Clerks

Customer Service Representatives

STUDY RESULTS (Other Compatible Occupations)

ServiceCode Title Total abilities skills knowledge

11-3011.00 Administrative Services Managers 15 5 5 5

43-6013.00 Medical Secretaries 15 5 5 5

43-4041.01 Credit Authorizers 15 5 5 5

43-3071.00 Tellers 15 5 5 5

43-3041.00 Gaming Cage Workers 15 5 5 5

29-1121.00 Audiologists 15 5 5 5

13-1072.00Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 15 5 5 5

43-4031.03 License Clerks 15 5 5 5

29-1124.00 Radiation Therapists 15 5 5 5

13-2061.00 Financial Examiners 14 5 4 5

STUDY RESULTS (Other Compatible Occupations)

Scale AnchorsAbility Median Score Scale Anchor Scale

Anchor Value

Oral Comprehension

50Understand a coach's oral instructions for a sport

57

Oral Expression 49 Give instructions to a lost motorist 57

Visualization 47Follow a diagram to assemble a metal storage cabinet

57

Problem Sensitivity

46Recognize that an unplugged lamp won't work

57

Information Ordering

46 Follow the correct steps to make change 28

STUDY RESULTS (Other Compatible Occupations)

Scale AnchorsSkills Median Score Scale Anchor Scale Anchor Value

Learning Strategies

54Identify an alternative approach that might help trainees who are having difficulties

57

Active Listening

52 Answer inquiries regarding credit references 57

Active Learning

52Determine the impact of new menu changes on a restaurant's purchasing requirements

57

Quality Control Analysis

51Measure new part requisitions for tolerance to specifications

57

Equipment Selection

51Choose a software application to use to complete a work assignment

57

STUDY RESULTS (Other Compatible Occupations)

Scale AnchorsKnowledge Median Score Scale Anchor

Scale Anchor Value

Mechanical 54 Replace a valve on a steam pipe 57

Production and Processing

48 Supervise an appliance assembly line 57

Mathematics 42Analyze data to determine areas with the highest sales

57

English Language

40 Write a thank you note 57

Education and Training

41 Show someone how to bowl 57