Region 10 WIN Quarterly Report - Q1 2016

Q1 2016

REGION 10

OAKLAND, WAYNE, & MACOMB

WIN Quarterly Report

Introduction: Region 10

About This Report The Workforce Intelligence Network (WIN) partnership is a collaboration of Michigan Works! Agencies (MWAs) and community colleges across a 16 county region in Michigan. The counties in the partnership include: Genesee, Hillsdale, Huron, Jackson, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Saint Clair, Sanilac, Shiawassee, Tuscola, Washtenaw, and Wayne, along with the City of Detroit. Prosperity Region 10 includes: Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties.

This report highlights labor market information and real-time job posting data for the tri-county Prosperity Region 10 with special sections devoted to 8 occupational groups. WIN’s analysis of online job postings, a proxy for employer demand, is a pioneering method for tracking the health of the labor market.

Occupational groups include:

• Skilled Trades & Technicians (manufacturing focused) (page 6) • Engineers & Designers (manufacturing focused) (page 11) • Customer Service (formerly Retail & Hospitality) (page 16) • Information Technology (page 21)

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Health Care (page 26) Energy (Page 31) Business and Finance (Page 36) Education (Page 41)

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Wages offered in job postings Employment Unemployment Labor force

Data analyzed includes: • • • •

Employer demand Top posting jobs In-demand credentials, degrees, and skills Educational attainment required

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Introduction: Region 10

Key Findings 1.

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Online job ads reached a historic high in Q1 2016, reaching 116,000 Postings increased 12% between Q4 2015 and Q1 2016, indicating that employer demand continues to rise.

Online postings have surpassed 100,000 in four consecutive quarters. See page 3 for more details.

Highest level of employment in Region 10 since 2008 Employment increased by 2.3% to 1,719,200 workers. The labor force also increased, but since employment increased at a faster rate, unemployment dropped to 5.5%. See page 3 for more details.

3. Health Care, IT, and Customer Service remain the highest in-demand occupational groups These three groups are routinely the most in-demand across the region. Health Care and Customer Service also represent the largest share of current employment relative to other groups. IT continues to emerge as the region grows its technology sectors. See appendix 2 for information on postings over time for all occupation groups in this report.

4. Demand for workers in the Skilled Trades and Technicians occupation group reached a historic record in postings data with over 3,700 job ads in Region 10 during Q1 2016 Employers are hiring for Skilled Trades workers. Postings increased by 35% between Q4 2015 and Q1 2016, with employers posting 1,000 additional job ads. See page 6 for more details.

5. Employment in Education continues to slide, reaching record low.

Unlike many other occupation groups that have experienced employment gains since the recession, Education employment has declined. Compared to a pre-recession high employment level of 91,309 in 2004, employment has dropped 25% with 22,400 fewer individuals employed in Education occupations. See page 41 for more details.

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Executive Summary

Postings Over Time

Total Online Job Postings 2008 - March 2016

Online job postings rebounded to a record high in Q1 2016 following a steep drop in Q4 2015. The 116,000 online ads during Q1 2016 represented a 12% increase compared to the previous quarter.

Online job postings have increased in Region 10 during five of the past six quarters and have surpassed 100,000 in four consecutive quarters.

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Labor Force, Employment, & Unemployment

Labor Force, Employment, Unemployment Rate 2008 - March 2016

The labor force in Region 10 increased by 27,100 individuals (+1.5%) to 1,819,200 in Q1 2016.

Employment also increased by 2.3% to 1,719,200. Since employment increased at a greater rate than the labor force, unemployment dropped 0.7 percentage points to 5.5%. This is the highest level of employment and individuals in the labor force in Region 10 during the first quarter since Q1 2008.

Data: BLS Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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12% Most in-demand job: Registered nurses

increase in employer demand

Top Jobs In Demand Quarter 1 2016

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Analysis Registered nurses remained the most in-demand occupation in Region 10 in terms of online job postings with 5,150 ads during Q1 2016. Other top jobs included software developers, sales representatives, truck drivers, and retail salespersons. These occupations consistently rank near the top.

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Highest first quarter employment since 2008

Half of the top 50 in-demand jobs require a Bachelor's degree Top Jobs In Demand Quarter 1 2016

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Analysis Registered nurses remained the most in-demand occupation in Region 10 in terms of online job postings with 5,150 ads during Q1 2016. Other top jobs included software developers, sales representatives, truck drivers, and retail salespersons. These occupations consistently rank near the top.

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Skilled Trades & Technicians (Manufacturing Focused)

Introduction Skilled Trades & Technicians

Online Job Postings

WIN’s technicians/skilled trades category includes jobs related to advanced manufacturing. Southeast Michigan has more demand for skilled- trades labor, such as CNC machinists and welders, than almost anywhere else in the country.

NOTE: Skilled trades related to construction and assembly are not included in this cluster, as the focus is on advanced manufacturing only.

Postings Over Time Employer demand for Skilled Trades and Technician occupations rebounded to a record high in Region 10 during Q1 2016. Online postings increased by nearly 1,000 (+35%) to more than 3,700. Q1 2016 job ads surpassed the previous record set in Q3 2011 by 450 postings. Ads for this occupation group have increased during four of the past five quarters.

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Employment Over Time

Employment Over Time Employment for Skilled Trades and Technicians increased for a seventh consecutive year as 2016 began.

During Q1 2016, this occupation group employed 86,800 individuals in Region 10, a 2.0% rise compared to 2015. Employment remains above 2008 levels, but well below early 2000 levels.

Data: EMSI, BLS Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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Highest employment since 2008

Most in-demand job: Production workers

Skilled Trades & Technicians Top Jobs Quarter 1 2016

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Analysis Production workers led Skilled Trades and Technician occupations as the most in-demand job in Region 10 with 579 online ads during Q1 2016. Other top occupations included inspectors and supervisors of production workers. High demand for supervisors indicates the existence of a strong career pathway in this group.

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35% Post-secondary education or training often required

Skilled Trades & Technicians Educational Attainment & Experience Required

increase in employer demand

Minimum Educational Attainment Required Q1 2016

Of online job postings that provided educational attainment requirements, 68.7% indicated a high school diploma or vocational training would be sufficient for openings in Skilled Trades. Most often, employers want Skilled Trades workers with either previous experience or training relevant to the position prior to hiring. Another 370 postings indicated a Bachelor’s degree as a requirement, most likely for supervisor/management positions.

Meanwhile, a vast majority of postings providing experience needs indicated that five or fewer years would suffice. The “zero to two years” category had the second highest frequency of postings, indicating the availability of entry-level positions.

Areas of Study in-Demand Q1 2016 •

Engineering, General

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Mechanical Engineering

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Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies

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Automotive Engineering Technologies

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Chemistry

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Experience Required Q1 2016

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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$ Average advertised salary: $39,400

Entry-level opportunities available

Skilled Trades & Technicians in-Demand Skills Q1 2016 The most often advertised baseline and specialized skills for Skilled Trades and Technicians demonstrate that Region 10 employers seek workers with well-rounded foundational skills along with expertise in traditional or new skilled trade practices. In addition to being able to perform their specific trade-related duties such as inspection or repair, these workers must also be able to communicate in teams, troubleshoot and problem solve. Furthermore, having Microsoft Office skills is now a common requirement in some Skilled Trades openings.

Technical in-Demand Skills • • • • •

Inspection Repair Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machining Mathematics

Job Type

Foundational In-Demand Skills • • • • •

Communication Problem Solving Physical Demand Troubleshooting Microsoft Office

Certifications In-Demand

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Temporary: 7.4%

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Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

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Full-time: 49.5%

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Forklift Operator

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Part-time: 1.3%

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American Society for Quality (ASQ)

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Security Clearance

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Boiler Operator

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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Supervisors and technicians can earn $30+ per hour

Skilled Trades & Technicians Wages

Hot skill: Computer Numerical Control (CNC)

Advertised Salaries Quarter 1 2016

Of the online postings that advertised salaries, 55% offered wages of less than $35,000 annually.

An additional 21% offered wages between $35,000 and $50,000 annually. Overall, the average of all salaries offered was roughly $39,400.

All of the top ten in-demand Skilled Trades occupation offer above a living wage ($15 per hour) at the median level while half offered above $20 per hour at the same level. Most supervisor and technician jobs offer near or above $30 per hour.

Wage Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics 2015

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Data: EMSI, BLS Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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Engineers & Designers (Manufacturing Focused)

Introduction Engineers & Designers

Online Job Postings

Jobs in the manufacturing industry can range from assembly and production, to skilled trades and technicians, designers and engineers, and even computerrelated occupations such as software development. Demand for engineers in the region has been consistent, and employment has been growing quickly.

Postings Over Time Online job postings for Engineers and Designers decreased for a second consecutive quarter in Region 10, however, demand remains high relative to previous years. Job ads declined to 8,400 (-4.0%) during Q1 2016. Despite the drop, postings for this occupation group have surpassed 8,000 in Region 10 during four consecutive quarters.

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Employment Over Time

Employment Over Time Employment of Engineers and Designers increased to 101,600 workers (+2.6%) thus far in 2016.

This occupation group has not seen this level of employment in Region 10 since 2001-2002. The high demand for these occupations in the region should lead to steady employment growth in years to come.

Data: EMSI, BLS Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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Over 8,000 online postings four consecutive quarters

Highest level of employment since 2001

Engineers & Designers Top Jobs Quarter 1 2016

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Analysis Mechanical engineers remained the most in-demand occupation in this group with Region 10 employers posting nearly 1,700 online ads during Q1 2016. Other top occupations this past quarter included electrical and industrial engineers as well as commercial and industrial designers.

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$ Most in-demand job: Mechanical engineers

Engineers & Designers Educational Attainment & Experience Required

Bachelor's degree required

Minimum Educational Attainment Required Q1 2016

Nearly all (92.6%) of postings providing minimum education requirement asked that applicants have a Bachelor’s degree.

A majority of employers in Region 10 seeking Engineers and Designers prefer applicants with some previous experience, mostly in the three to five-year range. The over 1,000 postings preferring candidates with six or more years of experience were most likely for management positions.

Opportunities for recently graduated engineers also exist in Region 10 – 1,400 online ads required two years or less experience.

Areas of Study in-Demand Q1 2016 •

Engineering, General

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Mechanical Engineering

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Electrical and Electronic Engineer Technologies

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Computer Science

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Aerospace, Aeuronautical and Astronautical Engineering

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Experience Required Q1 2016

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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$ Average advertised salary: $82,000

Management opportunities for experienced workers

Engineers & Designers in-Demand Skills Q1 2016 The most often advertised baseline and specialized skills for Engineers and Designers demonstrate that Region 10 employers seek workers with well-rounded foundational skills along with expertise for a specific specialized skill. In addition to having expertise in whatever their degree may have been in, Engineers and Designers need to also have strong communication, problem solving, and writing skills.

Technical in-Demand Skills

Foundational In-Demand Skills

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Mechanical Engineering

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Communication

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Validation

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Problem Solving

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Electrical Engineering

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Writing

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Product Development

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Microsoft Office

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AutoCAD

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Troubleshooting

Job Type •

Temporary: 5.4%

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Full-time: 46.1%

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Part-time: 1.0%

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Certifications In-Demand •

American Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) Accredited

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Six Sigma

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Security Clearance

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Project Management (PMP)

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American Society for Quality (ASQ)

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Most engineers earn $40+ per hour

Engineers & Designers Wages

Top Certification: Six Sigma

Advertised Salaries Quarter 1 2016

Ninety-two percent of postings providing salary information offered wages above $50,000 annually while a majority offered more than $75,000. The high wages offered reflect the high demand and high levels of education necessary for these occupations – the average of all advertised salaries was $82,000.

All of the top occupations in this group, with exception to drafters (which do not require a Bachelor’s) offer over $30 per hour at the median level. Most offer over $40 per hour.

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Wage Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics 2015

Data: EMSI, BLS Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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Customer Service

Introduction Customer Service

Online Job Postings

The customer service group is the largest occupational group that WIN analyzes, both in terms of employment and online job postings.

This group is of very high importance to the region because it is the first to grow when the economy expands and the first to contract in a downturn: it is often a leading indicator. As defined by WIN, this group encompasses all customer service occupations, with skills transferrable across the retail sector, the hotel industry, food and beverage service industry, call centers, and other areas.

Postings Over Time Online job postings for Customer Service rebounded strongly following a decline of nearly 2,000 ads between Q3 and Q4 2015. The 25,000 ads for this occupation group represented a 16% jump in Q1 2016. Employer demand for Customer Service workers has increased in five of the past six quarters.

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Employment Over Time

Employment Over Time Employment for Customer Service occupations in Region 10 continued to increase into early 2016, marking a seventh year of continuous growth.

The 1.15 million workers in these jobs has surpassed 2008 levels of employment. An additional 160,000 individuals would need to gain jobs in this group to reach 2001 employment levels.

Data: EMSI, BLS Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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Seventh consecutive year of employment growth

Most in-demand job: Sales representatives

Customer Service Top Jobs Quarter 1 2016

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Analysis Sales representatives of nontechnical and scientific products led the Customer Service group as the most in-demand occupation in terms of online job postings. Other top posting occupations included retail salespersons, customer service representatives, and multiple supervisor/manager positions. The high demand for supervisors/ managers presents career pathway opportunities in Region 10.

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16% Entry-level opportunities

Customer Service Educational Attainment & Experience Required

increase in employer demand

Minimum Educational Attainment Required Q1 2016

Over half of online job postings that provided minimum education requirements asked that prospective candidates have a high school degree or vocational training. Most Customer Service occupations do not require formal levels of education at the entry-level. An additional 4,750 ads asked for candidates with a Bachelor’s, most likely for manager and sales-related openings.

A majority of the postings that indicated a desired level of experience showed that Region 10 Customer Service employers have mostly entry-level positions available. An additional 3,400 postings ask that candidates have three to five years of experience, most likely for supervisor and manager positions.

The combination of low education and experience expectations indicates that Customer Service occupations are an excellent entry into the labor market to gain important work-place skills.

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Experience Required Q1 2016

Areas of Study in-Demand Q1 2016 •

Business Administration and Management, General

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Engineering, General

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Marketing/Marketing Management, General

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Finance, General

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Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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$ Management opportunities for experience workers

Average advertised salary: $58,900

Customer Service in-Demand Skills Q1 2016 The most often advertised baseline and specialized skills for Customer Service occupations demonstrate that Region 10 employers seek workers with well-rounded foundational skills along with strong, specialized people sales. In addition to being able to communicate effectively and provide basic customer service, these workers must also have unique skills like product or service sales, building relationships, and management of storefronts.

Technical in-Demand Skills

Foundational In-Demand Skills

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Sales

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Communication

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Scheduling

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Customer Service

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Building Relationships

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Writing

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Store Management

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Organizational

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Business Development

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Physical Demand

Job Type

Certifications In-Demand

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Temporary: 5.2%

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Servsafe

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Full-time: 36.9%

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Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)

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Part-time: 11.5%

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Alcohol Server Certified

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Cash Handling Certified

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Food Service Sanitation Certified

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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Supervisors can earn $15+ per hour

Hot skill: Storefront management

Customer Service Wages

Advertised Salaries Quarter 1 2016

Similar to the two different ranges of

educational and experience requirements seen in postings, advertised wages within Customer Service postings fall on one of two extremes. Postings most often advertised annual salaries of less than $35,000, but a substantial minority advertised salaries over $75,000. This wide range led to the average salary offered from postings to be $58,900.

The disparity in wages for Customer Service occupations can best be seen in the wage table at the bottom of this page.

Six of the top occupations offer less than $15 per hour at the median level.

Meanwhile, the average sales or marketing manager in Region 10 earns $55 to $60 per hour.

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Wage Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics 2015

Data: EMSI, BLS Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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Information Technology (IT)

Introduction Information Technology (IT)

Online Job Postings

Information technology jobs include occupations that are associated with entry level, technical, and professional careers related to the design, development, support and management of hardware, software, multimedia, and systems integration services. While the information technology group does not currently meet the employment levels of the others, it is quickly growing.

Postings Over Time Online postings for IT occupations rebounded slightly in Q1 2016 following a substantial drop between Q3 and Q4 2015. The increase was mostly negligible, though, as the 14,562 online ads represented just a 0.7% increase over Q4 postings.

Despite the slowing in growth, demand for IT workers remain at near record levels in Region 10.

Postings have been above 14,000 for five consecutive quarters.

Employment Over Time Employment for IT occupations continues its gradual climb—the beginning of 2016 marked a seventh consecutive year of growth. The over 63,500 workers in these jobs has now surpassed 2001 levels. With high demand, the IT occupation group should continue to expand in the region.

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Employment Over Time

Data: EMSI, BLS Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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Over 14,000 job postings five consecutive quarters

Seventh consecutive year of employment growth

Information Technology (IT) Top Jobs Quarter 1 2016

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Analysis Software developers for applications continue to dominate postings for IT workers in Region 10 and the rest of the southeast Michigan. Other IT occupations are in high demand as well, including computer systems engineers, computer systems analysts, and IT project managers.

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2X Bachelor's degree often required

Information Technology (IT) Educational Attainment & Experience Required

Postings for software developers more than double the next most in-demand IT jobs Minimum Educational Attainment Required Q1 2016

Over 85% of online postings that provided minimum education requirements asked that prospective candidates have a Bachelor’s degree. While most IT occupations require a Bachelor’s or more advanced degrees, opportunities do exist for candidates – particularly those with Associate’s degrees in areas like web development.

A majority of the postings provided experience wanted indicated that employers would like workers to have three to five-years of experience.

Opportunities do exist for IT workers with less experience as 2,000 online ads asked for zero to two years of experience.

Areas of Study in-Demand Q1 2016

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Computer Science

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Engineering, General

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Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies

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Mechanical Engineering

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Computer Engineering

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Experience Required Q1 2016

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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$ Average advertised salary: $82,600

Hot languages: SQL, Oracle, Java, LINUX

Information Technology (IT) in-Demand Skills Q1 2016 The most often advertised baseline and specialized skills for IT occupations demonstrate that Region 10 employers seek workers with well-rounded foundational skills along with expertise of a specific IT skill, most often a computer language. In addition to knowing languages like SQL or JAVA, IT workers must also possess foundational skills such as communication, writing, and collaboration.

Technical in-Demand Skills

Foundational In-Demand Skills

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Structured Query Language (SQL)

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Communication

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Software Development

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Writing

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Oracle

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Troubleshooting

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Java

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Problem Solving

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LINUX

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Project Management

Job Type •

Temporary: 4.5%

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Full-time: 42.5%

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Part-time: 1.7%

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Certifications In-Demand •

American Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)

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Project Management Certification (PMP)

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Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

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CISCO Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

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Six Sigma Certification

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Hot certification: American Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) Information Technology (IT) Wages The high demand and high level of skills necessary for IT occupations is demonstrated through the advertised salaries – for postings that did provide that information, the overwhelming amount offered more than $75,000. The IT occupation group had the highest salaries offered with the mean average advertised via postings nearly $82,600.

Less than five years of experience required

Advertised Salaries Quarter 1 2016

Similar to engineers, nearly all of the top IT occupations offer wages near or above $40 per hour at the median level. One exception are computer user support specialists, which offer $22 per hour at the median level and require an Associate’s degree.

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Wage Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics 2015

Data: EMSI, BLS Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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Health Care

Introduction Health Care

Online Job Postings

WIN’s health care occupation group includes jobs related to health care support and practitioners.

Employment in this group has been consistently growing, more health care workers needed to care for Michigan’s aging population and in response to regulatory and other changes. Registered nurses are routinely the most in-demand job in this group.

Postings Over Time Online job postings for Health Care occupations in Region 10 increased by 1,700 (+13%) between Q4 2015 and Q1 2016. Online ads for this occupation group have now increased in five of the past six quarters in the region. Q1 2016 also marked a historic high in employer demand since online ad data began being collected in 2011.

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Employment Over Time

Employment Over Time The increase in employer demand evident in Health Care postings during 2015 has resulted in an employment jump of 4,400 individuals (+2.7%). Unlike other occupation groups, Health Care employment was not severely cut during the Great Recession.

Employment in this group has increased in all but two years since 2001.

Data: EMSI, BLS Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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4,400 newly employed individuals

Most in-demand job: Registered nurses

Health Care Top Jobs Quarter 1 2016

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Analysis Registered nurses continue to dominate the Health Care occupation group as employers posted over 5,000 online ads for this occupation in Q1 2016. Despite the desperate need for these types of workers, other health care professionals are needed as well in Region 10. Some examples include nursing and medical assistants, lab technicians, and physical therapists.

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13% Most often advertised education: Associate's degree

Health Care Educational Attainment & Experience Required Unlike other occupation groups, one particular form of educational attainment does not dominate postings for Health Care occupations. An Associate’s degree was the most common form of education asked for by employers via online ads with over 3,300 online ads. Meanwhile, 2,800 postings required a high school diploma or vocational training while an additional 2,400 asked for a Bachelor’s degree. The nearly 1,000 ads asking for graduate or professional degrees were most likely for occupations like physicians and pharmacists which require years of education and training beyond a Bachelor’s.

Also dissimilar to other occupation groups was the distribution of experience requirements for Health Care workers. An overwhelming majority of employers in Region 10 asked for little to no experience from prospective candidates. This indicates that with enough training or education individuals can immediately begin working in one of many in-demand Health Care fields.

increase in employer demand

Minimum Educational Attainment Required Q1 2016

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Experience Required Q1 2016

Areas of Study in-Demand Q1 2016 •

Nursing Science

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Physical Therapy

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Occupational Therapy

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Biology

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Radiologic Technology

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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Hot skills: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and physical therapy

Hot Certification: American Heart Association Certification

Health Care in-Demand Skills Q1 2016 The most often advertised baseline and specialized skills for Health Care occupations demonstrate that Region 10 employers seek workers with well-rounded foundational skills along with expertise of a specific health care skill, most often related to patients. In addition to having an excellent grasp on patient care, Health Care workers must also be able to communicate effectively, provide customer service, and supervise others.

Foundational In-Demand Skills

Technical in-Demand Skills •

Patient Care

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Communication

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Treatment Planning

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Supervisory

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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

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Quality Assurance and Control

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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

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Planning

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Physical Therapy

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Customer Service

Certifications In-Demand

Job Type •

Temporary: 5.3%

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Full-time: 51.4%

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Part-time: 9.3%

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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Registered Nurse

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American Heart Association

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Basic Cardiac Life Support

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First Aid CPR AED

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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

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Average advertised salary: $61,400

Health Care Wages

Highest paying job: Pharmacists ($55 per hour)

Advertised Salaries Quarter 1 2016

Similar to the broad range of educational requirement seen in postings, advertised wages within Health Care postings followed a broad spectrum. The average salary offered from postings was $61,400.

The disparity in wages for Health Care occupations can best be seen in the wage table at the bottom of this page. Median wages range from $13.56 (nursing assistants) to $55.37 (pharmacists).

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Wage Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics 2015

Data: EMSI, BLS Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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Energy

Introduction Energy

Online Job Postings

Energy-related occupations encompass jobs in engineering, science, mining, and extraction. Workers in this field have a range of skills all related to keeping businesses and homes powered. Energy companies employ workers in a variety of occupations, many of which are also included in other WIN occupation groups. Data referenced in this section pertain only to job postings from energy-related businesses.

Postings Over Time The number of online job postings for Energy related occupations showed an inconsistent pattern from Q1 2015 to Q1 2016. The most recently available data shows that postings in Q1 2016 decreased by about 8% from that in Q4 2015.

Employment Over Time

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Employment Over Time

The employment generally showed an increasing trend from 2010 and 2015.

However, there was a recent drop (4%) from 2015 to 2016.

Data: EMSI, BLS Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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144 total postings

Managers, all other indemand

Energy Top Jobs Quarter 1 2016

Analysis Managers, all others ranked first in Q1 2016 with high demand for different engineers.

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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8% 3-5 years, most in-demand experience

Energy Educational Attainment & Experience Required

decline in postings from Q4 2015

Minimum Educational Attainment Required Q1 2016

Of the 67 Energy group job postings that specified a desired experience level in Q1 2016, 54% were available to workers with three to five years of experience. Further, of the 111 postings with information on the minimum education requirements, 56% required a Bachelor’s degree.

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Areas of Study in-Demand Q1 2016 •

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

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Child Development

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Educational/Instructional Technology

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Business Administration and Management

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Nursing Science

Experience Required Q1 2016

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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4% Bachelor's degree preferred

drop in employment since 2015

Energy in-Demand Skills Q1 2016 The foundational skills required for Education jobs are similar to those required for many other jobs.

Communications, organization, problem solving, and others are all required of most jobs in the 21st century.

Technical skills for teachers and other occupations in Education include lesson planning, knowledge of child development, mathematics, special education, and other teaching-specific skills.

Technical in-Demand Skills

Foundational In-Demand Skills

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Budgeting/Cost Estimation

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Communication

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Supervisory/Management

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Writing

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Building Relationships

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Planning

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Electrical Systems

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Computer

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Repair

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Research

Job Type

Certifications In-Demand

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Temporary: 3.5%

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CDL Class A

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Full-time: 31.9%

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CDL Class B

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Part-time: Data not available

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Air brake certified

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Auditor certifcation

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Certified health education specialist

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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Management skills indemand

Energy Wages

>$50,000 typical annual salary

Advertised Salaries Quarter 1 2016

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Wage Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics 2015

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Data: EMSI, BLS Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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Business & Finance

Introduction Business & Finance

Online Job Postings

Jobs in the business and finance occupation group can be found in nearly every type of business and industry. These workers need strong mathematical and accounting abilities along with project management and planning skills.

Workers in this occupation group are in high demand in southeast Michigan.

Postings Over Time The number of online job postings for Business and Finance related occupations had an increasing pattern from Q3 2014 and Q3 2015.

Although this group saw a recent drop from Q3 2015 to Q4 2015, the most recently available data shows that postings in Q1 2016 increased by about 6% from that in Q4 2015.

Employment Over Time

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Employment Over Time

2016 marked the sixth consecutive year of employment growth since 2010. While there reported to be 81,649 workers in 2010, over 95,000 workers are now employed in 2016.

Data: EMSI, BLS Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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8,044 total postings

Human Resources Specialists in-demand

Business & Finance Top Jobs Quarter 1 2016

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Analysis Human resources specialists remained the most in-demand Business and Finance occupation in Q1 2016. Other top occupations in this group include management analysts, accountants, and market research analysts.

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6% Communication skills indemand

Business & Finance Educational Attainment & Experience Required

growth in postings from Q4 2015

Minimum Educational Attainment Required Q1 2016

Of the 5,033 Business and Finance group job postings that specified a desired experience level in Q1 2016, 34% and 53% were available to workers with less than two years and three to five years of experience, respectively. Further, of the 5,555 postings with information on the minimum education requirements, 82% required a Bachelor’s degree.

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Areas of Study in-Demand Q1 2016 •

Business Administration and Management

•

Accounting

•

Finance

•

Human Resources Development

•

Marketing/Marketing Management

Experience Required Q1 2016

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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17% 3-5 years, most in-demand experience

growth in employment since 2015

Business & Finance in-Demand Skills Q1 2016 The occupations in the Business and Finance group required a variety of skills. Communication skills appeared to represent the highest in-demand skills consisting of customer service and team work. Management skills were also highly sought out over a broad area of business disciplines. Advanced technical skills such as accounting and financial analysis also appeared in this list. These varying skills reflected a desired business environment with an ample amount of managerial skills, with individuals who are strong in communication and analytical thinking.

Technical in-Demand Skills

Foundational In-Demand Skills

•

Accounting

•

Communication

•

Financial Analysis

•

Microsoft Office

•

Project Management

•

•

Filing

Team work/ Collaboration

•

Purchasing/Business Analysis

•

Writing

•

Problem Solving

Job Type

Certifications In-Demand

•

Temporary: 4.9%

•

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

•

Full-time: 49.7%

•

•

Part-time: 2.5%

Certified Inofrmation Systems Auditor (CISA)

•

Series 7

•

Project Management Certification (PMP)

•

Professional in Human Resources

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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Bachelor's degree preferred

Business & Finance Wages

> $50,000 typical annual salary

Advertised Salaries Quarter 1 2016

Of the 8,044 postings related to the Business and Finance occupations, 1,073 (13%) included salary information. About 64% indicated their salaries to more than $50,000 per year. Based the table with BLS data, all of the ten occupations had the median salaries more than $50,000, ranging approximately from $54,000 to $84,000 per year.

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Wage Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics 2015

Data: EMSI, BLS Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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Education

Introduction Education

Online Job Postings

Education-related jobs can be found both in the private and public sectors with teachers and other educationrelated workers employed in public schools, private schools, and training institutions. Jobs in the education occupation group require a variety of skills and credentials dependent on the target age group and topic area for the educator. From elementary school teachers to college professors, educators are the backbone of training the future workforce.

Postings Over Time Postings for jobs in Education do not follow a traditional business cycle like many other occupation groups. Instead, postings for Education positions peak during quarter three, particularly in July and August when schools ramp up hiring for the school year. Compared to one year ago, postings have dropped by 200, an 11% decline.

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Employment Over Time

Employment Over Time Unlike many other occupation groups that have experienced employment gains since the recession, Education employment has declined. Also, unlike others, there was no precipitous drop in employment during 2009 and 2010 as the economy collapsed. Education positions, many of which are publicly funded, have fallen more in line with government spending on educator positions and universities changing from tenured faculty to adjust and part-time staff that are not counted in full-time employment numbers. Compared to a pre-recession high employment level of 91,309 in 2004, employment has dropped 25% with 22,400 fewer individuals employed in Education occupations.

Data: EMSI, BLS Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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Over 1,500 online job postings

69,800 individuals employed

Education Top Jobs Quarter 1 2016

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Analysis Preschool teachers were the most indemand Education occupation during Q1 2016 with 330 online ads.

Other top jobs in this group included teacher assistants (267 ads) and instructors (115 ads).

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$ Most in-demand job: Preschool teachers

Education Educational Attainment & Experience Required

Bachelor's degree required for teaching positions

Minimum Educational Attainment Required Q1 2016

Most positions in Education require a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree as teacher training requirements have increased. Some positions, like those for teacher aids, require vocational training instead of a degree.

Many positions are open to less experienced workers with more than half of postings listing entrylevel positions. The next most requested experience is three to five years. Few postings require more than five years of experience.

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Areas of Study in-Demand Q1 2016 •

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

•

Child Development

•

Educational/Instructional Technology

•

Communication

•

Public Health

Experience Required Q1 2016

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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Entry-level opportunities

Hot skill: Special education

Education in-Demand Skills Q1 2016 The foundational skills required for Education jobs are similar to those required for many other jobs.

Communications, organization, problem solving, and others are all required of most jobs in the 21st century.

Technical skills for teachers and other occupations in Education include lesson planning, knowledge of child development, mathematics, special education, and other teaching-specific skills.

Technical in-Demand Skills • • • • •

Foundational In-Demand Skills

Teaching, lesson planning Child development Early childhood education Mathematics Special education

Job Type

• • • • •

Communication Planning Problem solving Writing Creativity

Certifications In-Demand

•

Temporary: 2.9%

•

Certified Teacher

•

Full-time: 42.1%

•

Teaching Certificate

•

Part-time: 10.9%

•

Teaching License

•

First Aid CPR AED

•

Special Education Certification

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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Average advertised salary: $41,900

Education Wages

Most teachers earn $30+ per hour

Advertised Salaries Quarter 1 2016

Starting wages for many teaching positions are not competitive but have the opportunity to grow. For many positions, wages are negotiated by a union and increase over time. The average wage for a teacher, as advertised in postings during Q1 2016, was $41,900. While postings often list wages below $35,000, most open positions require little to no experience so it stands to reason that this is why wages in postings are so low even though most jobs require at least a Bachelor’s degree.

Wage Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics 2015

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Data: EMSI, BLS Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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Annual Labor Market Data

2010 Annual

2011 Annual

2012 Annual

2013 Annual

2014 Annual

2015 Annual

2016 to‐ date

Change Percent from Change 2015 from 2015

Labor Force

1,845,433 1,794,390 1,793,249 1,810,435 1,804,213 1,792,024 1,819,159

27,135

1.5%

Employment

1,589,505 1,590,321 1,612,602 1,632,683 1,654,894 1,680,566 1,719,241

38,676

2.3%

Unemployment

255,928

204,068

180,646

177,752

149,319

111,459

99,918

‐11,541

‐10.4%

Unemployment Rate

13.9%

11.4%

10.1%

9.8%

8.3%

6.2%

5.5%

‐0.7%

na

3rd Quarter 2015

4th Quarter 2015

*Note: Monthly data averaged by year Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Quarterly Labor Market Data 1st Quarter 2015

2nd Quarter 2015

Percent Change Change 1st from 4th from 4th Quarter Quarter Quarter 2016 2015 2015

Labor Force

1,775,376 1,789,752 1,808,099 1,794,870 1,819,159

24,289

1.4%

Employment

1,658,787 1,677,589 1,690,428 1,695,458 1,719,241

23,783

1.4%

Unemployment

116,589

112,163

117,671

99,412

99,918

507

0.5%

Unemployment Rate

6.6%

6.3%

6.5%

5.5%

5.5%

0.0%

na

*Note: Monthly data averaged by quarter Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Monthly Labor Market Data January 2015 Labor Force Employment Unemployment Unemployment Rate

February 2015

March April 2015 May 2015 June 2015 July 2015 2015

August September October 2015 2015 2015

November December January 2015 2015 2016

February 2016

March 2016

1,781,999 1,772,413 1,771,717 1,761,347 1,801,914 1,805,995 1,821,442 1,811,418 1,791,437

1,803,196

1,786,627 1,794,787 1,802,916 1,816,668 1,837,894

1,655,003 1,659,673 1,661,685 1,665,297 1,681,695 1,685,775 1,686,617 1,694,645 1,690,021

1,692,130

1,695,411 1,698,834 1,701,629 1,719,788 1,736,306

126,996

112,740

110,032

96,050

7.1% 6.4% 6.2% 5.5% * Note: Data shown for 15 most recently available months Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics

120,219

120,220

134,825

116,773

101,416

111,066

91,216

95,953

101,287

96,880

101,588

6.7%

6.7%

7.4%

6.4%

5.7%

6.2%

5.1%

5.3%

5.6%

5.3%

5.5%

Appendix 1

RPI Region 10 Job Posting Data by Occupation Group* Over Time

Total Postings Agriculture Business & finance Construction Customer service Education Energy Engineers & designers Health care Information technology Skilled trades & technicians Transportation, distribution, and logistics

Change Over Time

Annual Change Quarter Growth Q1 2015‐Q1 Q4 2015‐Q1 2016 2016

Q1 2015

Q2 2015

Q3 2015

Q4 2015

Q1 2016

94,073

104,735

114,434

103,681

116,058

23.4%

11.9%

1,219

1,208

1,180

1,090

1,474

20.9%

35.2%

7,304

8,032

8,975

7,609

8,044

10.1%

5.7%

788

830

853

672

820

4.1%

22.0%

18,715

20,026

23,442

21,585

25,084

34.0%

16.2%

1,746

3,463

1,895

1,643

1,548

‐11.3%

‐5.8%

140

132

192

156

144

2.9%

‐7.7%

7,179

8,739

9,410

8,761

8,413

17.2%

‐4.0%

10,466

13,005

12,971

13,359

15,045

43.8%

12.6%

14,280

14,726

17,038

14,451

14,562

2.0%

0.8%

2,880

2,985

3,348

2,753

3,713

28.9%

34.9%

5,837

6,737

6,061

6,613

7,153

22.5%

8.2%

*Note: Some overlap exists between groups, the occupational groups are not mutually exclusive. Thus, postings should not be added from one group to another but instead should be analyzed on their own.

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Appendix 2

Total Job Postings: WIN Partnership Annual Change Quarter Growth Q1 2015‐Q1 Q4 2015‐Q1 2016 2016

Q1 2015

Q2 2015

Q3 2015

Q4 2015

Q1 2016

Share of Q1 2016 Total

WIN‐Region Total

116,397

129,794

140,225

126,959

143,199

100.0%

23.0%

12.8%

Detroit

27,360

27,742

30,426

27,966

29,296

20.5%

7.1%

4.8%

Genesee & Shiawassee

4,322

5,071

5,465

4,721

5,711

4.0%

32.1%

21.0%

Hillsdale & Lenawee

1,167

1,495

1,467

1,580

1,678

1.2%

43.8%

6.2%

Jackson

2,262

2,415

2,373

2,099

2,557

1.8%

13.0%

21.8%

Livingston

1,912

2,151

2,274

2,048

2,472

1.7%

29.3%

20.7%

Macomb

12,003

13,586

14,136

12,658

14,754

10.3%

22.9%

16.6%

Monroe

1,555

1,871

1,778

1,662

1,841

1.3%

18.4%

10.8%

Oakland

34,691

40,219

44,474

39,030

45,418

31.7%

30.9%

16.4%

St. Clair

1,518

1,807

1,697

1,461

1,730

1.2%

14.0%

18.4%

Thumb Area

1,079

1,208

1,199

1,561

1,673

1.2%

55.1%

7.2%

Washtenaw

10,421

11,192

11,812

10,540

11,951

8.3%

14.7%

13.4%

Wayne

47,379

50,930

55,824

51,993

55,886

39.0%

18.0%

7.5%

Outer Wayne

20,019

23,188

25,398

24,027

26,590

18.6%

32.8%

10.7%

Prosperity Region 6

6,919

8,086

8,361

7,743

9,114

6.4%

31.7%

17.7%

Prosperity Region 9

17,317

19,124

19,704

17,929

20,499

14.3%

18.4%

14.3%

Prosperity Region 10

94,073

104,735

114,434

103,681

116,058

81.0%

23.4%

11.9%

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Change Over Time

Appendix 3

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