Region 10 WIN Quarterly Report - Q2 2016

Q2 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. Demand for educated workers surges.

Twenty-eight of the top fifty in-demand jobs in Region 10 during Q2 2016 required a Bachelor's degree for entry-level employment (56%). Similarly, 55% of online job postings advertising education requirements in the region asked for candidates with a Bachelor's. See pages four and five for a complete list of the top fifty in-demand occupations.

2. Highest level of employment in Region 10 since 2008.

Employment increased by 1.4% to 1,743,000 workers. The labor force also increased, but since employment increased at a faster rate, unemployment dropped to 4.7%. 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. Employer demand remains strong in Region 10 While some occupations groups experienced a decline in postings during Q2, such as Health Care and the Skilled Trades, employer demand for these jobs remain near record levels set in Q1. Other groups like IT and Engineers experienced a growth in postings during Q2. While postings for the region overall fell, the 112,000 ads posted during Q2 2016 represented a 7% increase compared to the 104,800 ads posted during Q2 2015. See appendix 2 for information on postings over time for all occupation groups analyzed by WIN. 5. Intense demand for IT workers has causes a jump in advertised salaries.

Between Q1 and Q2 2016, the average advertised salary for an IT professional in Region 10 increased from $82,600 to $88,000 (+6.5%). Currently, the average software developer (the most in-demand IT occupation in Region 10) earns about $84,000 annually. This jump in advertised salary could reflect the continued pressure employers are feeling in search of these highly skilled workers. See page 25 for more information on wages for IT occupations.

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Executive Summary

Postings Over Time

Total Online Job Postings 2008 - June 2016

Online job postings dropped by 4,000 between Q1 and Q2 2016 (-3.4%). Despite the decline, the over 112,000 online ads posted during Q2 represented the third highest quarter total since data began being collected in 2011. Postings have now surpassed 100,000 ads per quarter in Region 10 in five consecutive quarters.

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Labor Force, Employment, & Unemployment

Labor Force, Employment, Unemployment Rate 2008 - May 2016

The labor force in Region 10 increased by 9,900 individuals (+0.5%) to 1,829,000 in Q2 2016.

Employment increased faster by 24,131 individuals (+1.4%) to 1,743,300. Since employment increased at a greater rate than the labor force, unemployment dropped 0.8 percentage points to 4.7%. This is the highest level of employment and individuals in the labor force in Region 10 during the second quarter since Q2 2008.

Data: BLS Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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0.5% Most in-demand job: Registered nurses

increase in employment

Top Jobs In Demand Quarter 2 2016

Analysis Software developers for applications replaced registered nurses as the most in-demand occupation in Region 10 during Q2 with over 5,200 ads. RNs remained high in-demand with nearly 4,900 ads. Other top jobs included truck drivers, sales representatives, retail salespersons, and managers.

These occupations consistently rank near the top.

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network 4

Highest second quarter employment since 2008

More than half of the top 50 in-demand jobs require a Bachelor's degree Top Jobs In Demand Quarter 2 2016

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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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 dropped slightly during Q2 (-6.6%).

Despite the decline, the nearly 3,500 ads posted represented the second highest quarter total. Employer demand remains strong for these occupations in Region 10.

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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Most in-demand job: Production workers

Highest employment since 2008

Skilled Trades & TeTop Jobs Quarter 2 2016

Analysis Production workers led Skilled Trades and Technician occupations as the most in-demand job in Region 10 with 562 online ads during Q2 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.

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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Post-secondary education or training often required

Skilled Trades & Technicians Educational Attainment & Experience Required

71% Percentage of job postings requiring high school or vocational training

Minimum Educational Attainment Required Q2 2016

Of online job postings that provided educational attainment requirements, 71% 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 350 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 Q2 2016 •

Engineering, General

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Mechanical Engineering

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Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies

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Computer Science

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Business Administration and Management

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Experience Required Q2 2016

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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$ Average advertised salary: $37,400

Entry-level opportunities available

Skilled Trades & Technicians in-Demand Skills Q2 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: 7.0%

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Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

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Full-time: 54.7%

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Forklift Operator

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Part-time: 2.0%

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Boiler Operator License

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Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)

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Welding Certification (AWS)

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network 9

Supervisors and technicians can earn $30+ per hour

Skilled Trades & Technicians Wages

Hot certification: Forklift Operator

Advertised Salaries Quarter 2 2016

Of the online postings that advertised salaries, 58% offered wages of less than $35,000 annually.

An additional 25% offered wages between $35,000 and $50,000 annually. Overall, the average of all salaries offered was roughly $37,400.

All of the top ten in-demand Skilled Trades occupations offer at least $16 per hour at the median level while four offered $24 or more.

Supervisor and technicians often earn $30 or more 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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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 remained relatively stagnant, increasing just 0.5% between Q1 and Q2 2016. Employer demand for this group seems to have plateaued following a record high of 9,400 postings during Q3 2015.

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 five consecutive quarters

Highest level of employment since 2001

Engineers & Designers Top Jobs Quarter 2 2016

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.

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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$ Most in-demand job: Mechanical engineers

Engineers & Designers Educational Attainment & Experience Required Nearly all (93.2%) of postings providing minimum education requirement asked that applicants have a Bachelor’s degree.

Bachelor's degree required

Minimum Educational Attainment Required Q2 2016

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 – 1,300 online ads required two years or less experience.

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Areas of Study in-Demand Q2 2016 •

Engineering, General

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Mechanical Engineering

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Mechanical Engineering TTechnologies

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Computer Science

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Aerospace, Aeuronautical and Astronautical Engineering

Experience Required Q2 2016

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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$ Average advertised salary: $80,500

Management opportunities for experienced workers

Engineers & Designers in-Demand Skills Q2 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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CATIA

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Planning

Job Type •

Temporary: 5.4%

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Full-time: 50.5%

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Part-time: 0.6%

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 (Green/Black Belt)

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Certified Quality Engineer

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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: ABET Accredited

Advertised Salaries Quarter 2 2016

Ninety-one 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 $80,500.

All of the top occupations in this group 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 occupations dropped slightly between Q1 and Q2 2016, falling -4.2% to 24,000. Despite the drop, employer demand remains strong— Q2 2016 had 20% more postings that Q2 2015.

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 2 2016

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.

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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Entry-level opportunities

Customer Service Educational Attainment & Experience Required

Near-record employer demand during Q2

Minimum Educational Attainment Required Q2 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 4,400 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 3,300 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 Q2 2016

Areas of Study in-Demand Q2 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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Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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$ Average advertised salary: $59,800

Management opportunities for experience workers

Customer Service in-Demand Skills Q2 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 skills. 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, scheduling, and retail setting.

Technical in-Demand Skills

Foundational In-Demand Skills

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Sales

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Communication

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Customer Service

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Problem Solving

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Retail Setting

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Writing

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Customer Contact

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Organizational

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Scheduling

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Physical Demand

Job Type

Certifications In-Demand

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Temporary: 3.8%

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Servsafe

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Full-time: 35.5%

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Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)

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Part-time: 10.1%

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Alcohol Server Certified

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CDL Class A

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Insurance License

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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Hot certification: Servsafe

Customer Service Wages

Supervisors can earn $15+ per hour

Advertised Salaries Quarter 2 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 $59,800. The disparity in wages for Customer Service occupations can best be seen in the wage table at the bottom of this page. Half 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 job postings for IT occupations continued to climb for a second consecutive quarter. Online ads for this group increased by 4.9% to 15,300 between Q1 and Q2 2016.

Postings for IT workers in Region 10 have been above 14,000 for six consecutive quarters.

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Employment Over Time

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: EMSI, BLS Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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Over 14,000 job postings six consecutive quarters

Seventh consecutive year of employment growth

Information Technology (IT) Top Jobs Quarter 2 2016

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.

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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3X Bachelor's degree often required

Information Technology (IT) Educational Attainment & Experience Required

Postings for software developers triple the next most in-demand IT job Minimum Educational Attainment Required Q2 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 an Associate’s degree in an area such as web development.

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

Opportunities do exist for IT workers with less experience as 1,900 online ads asked for zero to two years of experience.

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Experience Required Q2 2016 Areas of Study in-Demand Q2 2016 •

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

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$ Average advertised salary: $88,000

Hot languages: SQL, C+ +, Java, LINUX

Information Technology (IT) in-Demand Skills Q2 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 project management.

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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C++

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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: 4.0%

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Full-time: 48.2%

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Part-time: 1.3%

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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Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

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Hot certification: American Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) Information Technology (IT) Wages

Less than five years of experience required

Advertised Salaries Quarter 2 2016

The high demand and high level of skills necessary for IT occupations are demonstrated through 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 over $88,000.

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 but requires an Associate’s degree whereas the other top jobs require at least a Bachelor’s.

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 Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Online job postings for Health Care occupations in Region 10 decreased by 1,150 (-7.7%) between Q1 and Q2 2016. Despite the decline, Q2 posting levels remain near the record high set during Q1 this year.

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 2 2016

Analysis Registered nurses continue to dominate the Health Care occupation group as employers posted nearly 4,900 online ads for this occupation in Q2 2016. Despite the desperate need for nurses, other health care professionals are needed as well in Region 10. Some examples include nursing and medical assistants, and a variety of lab technicians.

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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13,900 Most often advertised education: Associate's degree

Health Care Educational Attainment & Experience Required

online job postings during Q2 2016

Minimum Educational Attainment Required Q2 2016

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 3,100 online ads. Meanwhile, 2,450 postings required a high school diploma or vocational training while an additional 2,300 asked for a Bachelor’s degree. The 900 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.

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Experience Required Q2 2016

Areas of Study in-Demand Q2 2016 •

Nursing Science

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Physical Therapy

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Occupational Therapy

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Biology

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Social Work

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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Hot Certification: Critical Care Registered Nurse

Hot skills: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and physical therapy Health Care in-Demand Skills Q2 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, work well in teams, 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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Team Work/Collaboration

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Physical Therapy

Certifications In-Demand

Job Type •

Temporary: 7.0%

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Full-time: 47.1%

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Part-time: 6.6%

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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Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)

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Average advertised salary: $60,000

Health Care Wages

Highest paying job: Pharmacists ($55 per hour)

Advertised Salaries Quarter 2 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 $60,000.

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 Online job postings for Energy-related occupations increased by 17% to 169 between Q1 and Q2 2016. Employer demand remains high relative to previous years; Q2 had 28% more online ads than Q2 2015.

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.

Employment Over Time

Data: EMSI, BLS Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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Managers, all other indemand

144 total postings

Energy Top Jobs Quarter 2 2016

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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

increase in postings from Q1 2016

Energy Educational Attainment & Experience Required

Minimum Educational Attainment Required Q2 2016

About half of all postings for Energy-related occupations required a Bachelor’s degree. Of the postings that specified a desired experience level, 60% asked for candidates to have at least three to five years of experience.

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Areas of Study in-Demand Q2 2016 •

Engineering, General

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Engineering Technology, General

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Mechanical Engineering

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Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies

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Business Administration and Management, General

Experience Required Q2 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 Q2 2016 Foundational skills for jobs in Energy-related occupations are similar to those in other groups, including problem solving, communication, and writing. Technical skills in Energy occupations range from budgeting/ cost estimation to repair/inspection, indicating a need for a wide variety of skills for these jobs.

Technical in-Demand Skills •

Budgeting/Cost Estimation

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Supervisory/Management

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Scheduling

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Technical Support

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Repair/Inspection

Job Type

Foundational In-Demand Skills •

Problem Solving

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Planning

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Writing

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Communication

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Research

Certifications In-Demand

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Temporary: 3.0%

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Project Management Certification (PMP)

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Full-time: 33.7%

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Professional Engineer

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Part-time: Data not available

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CDL

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Reactor Operator License

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Six Sigma

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 2 2016

Few postings in Energy advertised a salary. Of those that did list a wage, most were above $75,000 annually.

The average advertised wage in a posting during Q2 was $76,150.

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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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 Online job postings for Business and Finance occupations dropped by 5% to 7,600 between Q1 and Q2 2016.

Despite the drop, employer demand remains relatively high. Postings for this group have surpassed 7,000 in Region 10 for six consecutive quarters.

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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Human Resources Specialists in-demand

7,600 total postings

Business & Finance Top Jobs Quarter 2 2016

Analysis Human resources specialists remained the most in-demand Business and Finance occupation in Q2 2016. Other top occupations in this group include management analysts, accountants, and financial analysts.

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Communication skills indemand

Business & Finance Educational Attainment & Experience Required

Over 7,000 postings in seven consecutive quarters

Minimum Educational Attainment Required Q2 2016

Of the 4,600 Business and Finance group job postings that specified a desired experience level in Q2 2016, 32% and 55% were available to workers with less than two years and three to five years of experience, respectively. Further, of the 5,200 postings with information on the minimum education requirements, 84% required a Bachelor’s degree.

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Areas of Study in-Demand Q2 2016 •

Business Administration and Management

•

Accounting

•

Finance

•

Human Resources Development

•

Engineering

Experience Required Q2 2016

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

growth in employment since 2015

Business & Finance in-Demand Skills Q2 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 reflect 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

•

Planning

•

Customer Service

•

Writing

•

Purchasing/Business Analysis

•

Problem Solving

Job Type

Certifications In-Demand

•

Temporary: 3.5%

•

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

•

Full-time: 52.0%

•

•

Part-time: 1.8%

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

•

Series 7

•

Project Management Certification (PMP)

•

American Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) Accredited

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 2 2016

Of the postings related to Business and Finance occupations that included salary information, 63% advertised salaries of more than $50,000. All of the top ten occupations in this group had median salaries greater than $50,000 annually, with management analysts earning the most ($84,000 annually).

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. Most recently, postings declined slightly by 4% to just under 1,500 during Q2.

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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1,500 online job postings

69,800 individuals employed

Education Top Jobs Quarter 2 2016

Analysis Preschool teachers were the most indemand Education occupations during Q2 2016 with 299 online ads.

Other top jobs in this group included teacher assistants (188 ads) and middle school teachers (136 ads).

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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$ Most in-demand job: Preschool teachers

Bachelor's degree required for teaching positions

Education Educational Attainment & Experience Required

Minimum Educational Attainment Required Q2 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 Q2 2016 •

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

•

Child Development

•

Educational/Instructional Technology

•

Computer Science

•

Nursing Science

Experience Required Q2 2016

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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Entry-level opportunities

Hot skill: Special education

Education in-Demand Skills Q2 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/care

•

Communication Planning

•

Early childhood education

•

Organizational

•

Mathematics

•

Writing

•

Special education

•

Presentation

Job Type

Certifications In-Demand

•

Temporary: 2.0%

•

Certified Teacher

•

Full-time: 50.5%

•

Teaching Certificate

•

Part-time: 8.6%

•

Teaching License

•

First Aid CPR AED

•

Special Education Certification

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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Average advertised salary: $27,100

Education Wages

Most teachers earn $30+ per hour

Advertised Salaries Quarter 2 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 Q2 2016, was $27,100. 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.

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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Annual Labor Market Data

2010 Annual

2011 Annual

2012 Annual

2013 Annual

2014 Annual

2015 Annual

2016 to‐ date Change Percent (through from Change May 2015 from 2015 2016)

Labor Force

1,845,433 1,794,390 1,793,249 1,810,435 1,804,213 1,792,024 1,823,008

30,983

1.7%

Employment

1,589,505 1,590,321 1,612,602 1,632,683 1,654,894 1,680,566 1,728,807

48,241

2.9%

Unemployment

255,928

204,068

180,646

177,752

149,319

111,459

94,201

‐17,258

‐15.5%

Unemployment Rate

13.9%

11.4%

10.1%

9.8%

8.3%

6.2%

5.2%

‐1.1%

na

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

Quarterly Labor Market Data 2nd Quarter 2015

3rd Quarter 2015

4th Quarter 2015

2nd Percent Quarter Change 1st Change from 1st 2016 Quarter from 1st (through Quarter 2016 Quarter 2016 May 2016 2016)

Labor Force

1,789,752 1,808,099 1,794,870 1,819,050 1,828,944

9,894

0.5%

Employment

1,677,589 1,690,428 1,695,458 1,719,154 1,743,286

24,131

1.4%

Unemployment

112,163

117,671

99,412

99,896

85,659

‐14,237

‐14.3%

Unemployment Rate

6.3%

6.5%

5.5%

5.5%

4.7%

‐0.8%

na

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

Monthly Labor Market Data March 2015 Labor Force Employment Unemployment

April 2015 May 2015 June 2015 July 2015

August Septembe October November December 2015 r 2015 2015 2015 2015

January 2016

February 2016

March 2016

April 2016 May 2016

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 1,837,566 1,837,566 1,837,566

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 1,736,046 1,736,046 1,736,046

110,032

96,050

120,219

120,220

Unemployment Rate 6.2% 5.5% 6.7% 6.7% * Note: Data shown for 15 most recently available months Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics

134,825

116,773

101,416

111,066

91,216

95,953

101,287

96,880

101,520

101,520

101,520

7.4%

6.4%

5.7%

6.2%

5.1%

5.3%

5.6%

5.3%

5.5%

5.5%

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 Q2 2015‐Q2 Q2 2016‐Q2 2016 2016

Q2 2015

Q3 2015

Q4 2015

Q1 2016

Q2 2016

104,735

114,434

103,681

116,058

112,085

7.0%

‐3.4%

1,208

1,180

1,090

1,474

1,347

11.5%

‐8.6%

8,032

8,975

7,609

8,044

7,636

‐4.9%

‐5.1%

830

853

672

820

892

7.5%

8.8%

20,026

23,442

21,585

25,084

24,020

19.9%

‐4.2%

3,463

1,895

1,643

1,548

1,484

‐57.1%

‐4.1%

132

192

156

144

169

28.0%

17.4%

8,739

9,410

8,761

8,413

8,452

‐3.3%

0.5%

13,005

12,971

13,359

15,045

13,893

6.8%

‐7.7%

14,726

17,038

14,451

14,562

15,271

3.7%

4.9%

2,985

3,348

2,753

3,713

3,469

16.2%

‐6.6%

6,737

6,061

6,613

7,153

7,894

17.2%

10.4%

*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 Q2 2015‐Q2 Q1 2016‐Q2 2016 2016

Q2 2015

Q3 2015

Q4 2015

Q1 2016

Q2 2016

Share of Q2 2016 Total

WIN‐Region Total

129,794

140,225

126,959

143,199

139,765

100.0%

7.7%

‐2.4%

Detroit

27,742

30,426

27,966

29,296

28,456

20.5%

2.6%

‐2.9%

Genesee & Shiawassee

5,071

5,465

4,721

5,711

5,631

4.0%

11.0%

‐1.4%

Hillsdale & Lenawee

1,495

1,467

1,580

1,678

1,606

1.2%

7.4%

‐4.3%

Jackson

2,415

2,373

2,099

2,557

2,181

1.8%

‐9.7%

‐14.7%

Livingston

2,151

2,274

2,048

2,472

2,162

1.7%

0.5%

‐12.5%

Macomb

13,586

14,136

12,658

14,754

14,257

10.3%

4.9%

‐3.4%

Monroe

1,871

1,778

1,662

1,841

1,694

1.3%

‐9.5%

‐8.0%

Oakland

40,219

44,474

39,030

45,418

43,058

31.7%

7.1%

‐5.2%

St. Clair

1,807

1,697

1,461

1,730

1,788

1.2%

‐1.1%

3.4%

Thumb Area

1,208

1,199

1,561

1,673

1,598

1.2%

32.3%

‐4.5%

Washtenaw

11,192

11,812

10,540

11,951

11,020

8.3%

‐1.5%

‐7.8%

Wayne

50,930

55,824

51,993

55,886

54,770

39.0%

7.5%

‐2.0%

Outer Wayne

23,188

25,398

24,027

26,590

26,314

18.6%

13.5%

‐1.0%

Prosperity Region 6

8,086

8,361

7,743

9,114

9,017

6.4%

11.5%

‐1.1%

Prosperity Region 9

19,124

19,704

17,929

20,499

18,663

14.3%

‐2.4%

‐9.0%

Prosperity Region 10

104,735

114,434

103,681

116,058

112,085

81.0%

7.0%

‐3.4%

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Change Over Time

Appendix 3

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