Executing innovative workforce strategies that contribute to the economic competitiveness of our region

2015 Cecil Leadership Institute

Bruce England, Executive Director

Susquehanna Workforce Network, Inc.(Susquehanna Workforce Investment

Board)

Susquehanna Workforce Investment Board & Network

• Workforce Investment Board (“W.I.B.”)– 31-member board– Business-led– Regional policies and plans– Policy and oversight of

Workforce Programs

• Susquehanna Workforce Network, Inc. (“S.W.N.”)– Non-profit corporation– Provides info/data to W.I.B.– Enhances workforce

development system– Operates programs and

services

Susquehanna Workforce Investment Board & Network

• Over 30 years of Oversight

• High Performer

• Innovation, Coordination, Proactive

• Nationally Recognized

• Knowledgeable and Committed

• Business-Focused

• Benefits to the Region

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$1,230,267

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$1,341,721

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$2,331,425$1,819,606

$1,109,573

$899,253

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$103,136

WIA Allocation Non-WIA Allocation ARRA WIA Allocation

Training20%

SkillsUpgrade

15 %

BasicJob

Search

14%

Youth

14%

SpecificGrant24%

Administrative6%

BusinessServices

7%

Investment

* 32.7 Harford County

* 22.2 Cecil County

Highly-Educated RegionAdults with Bachelor's Degree

* 36.8 MD

Prosperous Region

* $80,622 Harford County

* $66,689 Cecil County

* $64,537 New Castle, DE

IncomeMedian Household Income 2013

Source: American Community Survey 2013 Estimates

United States

$51,371

Population of Susquehanna WIA by Sex and Age (2000 vs. 2010 )

2000 2010 Absolute

Change

Percent

ChangePopulation 304,541 345,934 41,393 13.6%Male 149,675 169,994 20,319 13.6%Female 154,866 175,940 21,074 13.6%

Age

Under 9 46,092 44,678 -1,414 -3.1%10 to 19 45,473 50,048 4,575 10.1%20 to 24 14,362 19,879 5,517 38.4%25 to 34 40,657 39,812 -845 -2.1%35 to 44 55,127 48,360 -6,767 -12.3%45 to 54 44,257 57,372 13,115 29.6%55 to 59 15,967 23,262 7,295 45.7%60 and over 42,606 62,523 19,917 46.7%

Senior Workforce & Retirement Trend

Population of those aged 60 or plus is expected to grow faster in Susquehanna counties. Between 2010 and 2040:

Cecil County: +101 percent;

Harford County: +68 percent;

Maryland: +61 percent;

Average retirement age continued to rise:

Since 1996, the retirement age rose from 60 to 67;

Only 38 percent of the surveyed are confident about their financial security after retirement -- indication that many are reluctant to retire yet.

Key Finding of the Baltimore Talent Development Pipeline StudyShare of Jobs by Minimum Education Required to Begin Work, 13 Selected Sectors

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

Jobs with Minimum Enrty Requirements of a High School Diploma or Less

Jobs requiring and Associates Degree, Post-Secondary Award, or Some College

Jobs Requiring a Bachelor's Degree or Higher

Key Findings of the Baltimore Talent Development Pipeline Study

Healthcare Construction IT/ Cybersecurity Transportation & Logistics

Business Services

1. Medical Records and Health Information Technicians

2. Pharmacy Technicians

3. Surgical Technologists

4. Radiologic Technologists and Technicians

5. Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians

6. Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

7. Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics

8. Registered Nurses

9. Respiratory Therapists

10. Dental Hygienists

1. Electricians2. Plumbers,

Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

3. Carpenters4. Operating

Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

5. Highway Maintenance Workers

6. Brickmasons and Blockmasons

7. Glaziers8. Elevator

Installers and Repairers

9. Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

1. Computer Support Specialists*

2. Computer Systems Analysts*

3. Network and Computer Systems Administrators

4. Information Security Analysts, Web Developers, and Computer Network Architects

1. Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators

2. Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

3. Cargo and Freight Agents

4. Dispatchers5. Bus and Truck

Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

1. Tax Preparers2. Human Resources

Assistants3. Hazardous Materials

Removal Workers4. Environmental

Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health

5. Civil Engineering Technicians*

6. Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians*

7. Mechanical Engineering Technicians

8. Other Engineering Technicians

9. Architectural and Civil Drafters

10. Mechanical Drafters*

Detailed Findings: Share of Jobs by Minimum Educational Requirements

Detailed Findings: Average Wages by Minimum Educational Requirements

Susquehanna WIA Inflor/Outflow Job Counts (As of 2010, based on Primary Jobs)

The relative size of the Venn diagram circles represents the amount of workers living and working in SWIA. The size of the intersection area represents the count of workers that live and work in SWIA.

Thirty-seven percent of SWIA residents also work in the SWIA; 60.2 percent of all SWIA workers live in SWIA.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, OnTheMap

Cecil County Industry EmploymentQuarterly Average Employment

Size Establishments % of Total

Establishments

% of Total

Employment

Micro (0-9) 5,490 76.1% 17.8%

Small (10-24) 1,073 14.9% 18.9%

Medium (25-99) 521 7.2% 27.4%

Large (>=100) 132 1.8% 36.0%

Total 7,216 100.0% 100.0%

Susquehanna WIA Private Sector Establishments by SizeAs of Q4 2011

W. L. Gore & Associates GORE-TEX® medical products / R&D 2,387

Union Hospital / Affinity Health System Medical services 1,236

Perry Point VA Med. Ctr.* Medical services 1,500 Walmart Consumer goods 500 Cecil College Higher education 485 ATK Propellants, rocket motors 464 IKEA Home furnishings distrib. 580 Penn National Gaming / Hollywood Casino Casino gaming 405 Terumo Medical Products Medical products / R&D 342 Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Medical products / R&D 297

Bayside Comm. Network Services for the disabled 250 Burris Logistics Refrigerated trucking 190 McDonald's Restaurants 240 Moon Nurseries Nursery products 200 Sandy Cove Ministries Conf. and retreat center 231 Warwick Mushroom Farms Mushroom production 209C&S Wholesale Grocers Food products distribution 224 Kenneth O. Lester / PFG Food products distribution 205 Calvert Manor Healthcare Center Nursing care 200

Restoration Hardware Home furnishings distribution 200

Top (20) Cecil County Private Sector Employers as of Nov 2014

Industry Sectors Average Weekly Wage

Occupational Hiring

Six sectors with the greatest promise of mid-skilled jobs:

The healthcare sector

The construction sector

The information technology sector (including cybersecurity)

The transportation and warehousing sector (logistics)

The business services sector (including purchasing)

The manufacturing sector

Business Services & Engagement

Business outreach 4034 businesses

engaged/326 New

Incumbent worker training

Workforce attraction

On-the-Job training

Re-employment Assistance/Rapid Response

Prospect meetings

Occupations with the highest job opening advertised online in the Susquehanna Region on March 22, 2015

Rank Occupation Job

Openings

1 Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 222

2 Retail Salespersons 161

3 Registered Nurses 157

4 Computer Systems Engineers/Architects 125

5 First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 98

6 Computer Programmers 84

7 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 80

8 Customer Service Representatives 73

9 First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers 72

10 Computer User Support Specialists 71

11 General and Operations Managers 68

12 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 63

13 Physical Therapists 58

14 Software Developers, Systems Software 55

15 Occupational Therapists 54

16 Cashiers 52

17 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 49

18 Managers, All Other 45

19 Driver/Sales Workers 44

20 Software Developers, Applications 43

21 Waiters and Waitresses 43

22 Cooks, Restaurant 42

23 Engineers, All Other 42

24 Security Guards 42

25 Nursing Assistants 40

Serving 25,861 Customers!

Operate through a partnership between the Susquehanna Workforce Network, Inc. and the Division of Workforce Development in coordination with other workforce partners.

Connect job seekers to employment and training services.

Job Listings

Labor Market Info

Workshops– Job Search– Interviews/Resumes – Applying for Federal Jobs

Career Assessment

Proficiency Testing

WorkforceCenter Services

Employment Advising

Skill Enhancement & Training Services

Woofound (Career Interest)

Specialized programs/services Veterans Early Intervention Dislocated Workers

RESULTSNew Job Title Wages SWN Services

Scheduler $15.00 Core/Intensive/Training

Yard Jockey $15.00 Core/Intensive/Training

Forklift Operator $14.00 Core/Intensive

Inside Sales Representative $15.50 Core/Intensive/Training

Carpenter $18.00 Core/Intensive/Training

Field Service Technician $18.00 Core/Intensive/Training

Mechanic $16.50 Core/Intensive/Training

Program Manager $17.00 Core/Intensive

Customer Account Executive $22.00 Core

Customer Service $18.75 Core/Intensive/Training

Relationship Manager $36.00 Core/Intensive

Assistant Food Service Director $22.44 Core

I T manager $58.00 Core/Intensive

Energy Auditor $16.00 Core/Intensive/Training

Custodial Manager $19.71 Core/Intensive/Training

Technical Writer $28.85 Core/Intensive

Support Tech $20.00 Core/Intensive

Marketing Rep. $17.58 Core/Intensive/Training

Mortgage Loan Processor $21.63 Core/Intensive/Training

Critical Care Tech $16.23 Core/Intensive

HVAC Technician $14.00 Core/Intensive

Master Electrician $20.25 Core/Intensive/Training

Medical support Assistant $16.17 Core/Intensive/Training

Certified Honda Tech Mechanic $23.25 Core/Intensive

Mechanic $24.00 Core/Intensive

Certified Surg Tech $18.16 Core/Intensive/Training

Driver $25.00 Core

Pressman $28.00 Core/Intensive/Training

Optician $11.00 Core/Intensive/Training

Laboratory Manager $21.36 Core/Intensive

Plumber $24.00 Core/Intensive/Training

Sales Assistant $26.44 Core/Intensive

Office Administrator $24.00 Core/Intensive/Training

Warehouse associate $17.00 Core/Intensive/Training

Accounts Receivable $18.00 Core/Intensive/Training

Welder $17.00 Core/Intensive/Training

Delivery Driver $20.00 Core/Intensive/Training

General Youth Services Entry Level (Ages 18 -21) and Summer Job Fairs (Ages 16 -21) - 4 Workshops

Job Search 101Background Check/Security ClearanceCareer Options

Job Fair Preparation

Targeted Youth Services – SWN contracts with youth service

providers for services to youth who have dropped out of the public school system and/or are basic skills deficient.

Harford County Public Schools (55 youth)

Harford Community College – Certificate to Career in 1 Year (27youth)

Henkels & McCoy, Inc. (40 youth)

Executing innovative workforce strategies that contribute to the economic

competitiveness of our region and improving the quality of life for business

and job seekers.