Massachusetts Technology Workforce Planning

Technology Workforce: Introduction to Industry Analysis

Board of Higher Education Meeting | March 18, 2014

David Cedrone, Associate Commissioner for Economic and Workforce DevelopmentChristine Williams, Director of Economic and Workforce Development

Technology Workforce Analysis: Introduction

December 2012: Nursing & Allied Health Workforce Strategic Plan endorsed by BHE

Ongoing: Strategic planning for STEM workforce in conjunction with Governor’s STEM Advisory Council

Now: DHE developing Technology Workforce Strategic Plan

Context

KEY OUTCOME 4: Workforce Alignment


DHE Technology Workforce Alignment effort will: Synthesize and build on

good work across campuses Identify systems-level

issues Serve as catalyst,

convener, and industry liaison

Communicate long-term strategy for effective alignment across campuses and industry needs

DHE Technology Workforce Effort

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Technology Workforce

Tech Sector Professionals

ITProfessionals

Technology Workforce: Main Subgroups

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• Employed in tech-sector companies

• Create next-gen innovative products and services for business and consumer markets

• Employed in companies across all industries

• Plan, design, build and support systems that enhance operational effectiveness and competitiveness

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The MA Technology Workforce…

Computer Scientists, Software Developers, and Managers

Other IT Professionals

Is one of MA’s fastest-growing workforces.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Employment Statistics various years and 2010-2010 Occupational Employment Projections.

36% growth from 2002–2012, contrasted with 1% growth in

larger economy

Offers high-paying jobs to a scarce talent pool.

The MA Technology Workforce…


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Management

Healthcare practitioners & technical

Architecture & en-gineering,

SalesBusiness &

financial operations

Installation, main-tenance, repair

Food prep, serving

Office & administra-tive support

Transportation and material moving,

Healthcare support occupations

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Technology Talent Initiative: Introduction

The MA Technology Workforce…Is projected to continue growing at

much faster rate than new graduate pool.


Distribution of Grads Across Campuses

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Computer ScienceInformation Technology

Degrees & Certificates Awarded in 2012

Source: IPEDS. DHE CS and IT groups are defined in slide 12.

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Where we need to build capacity Ongoing statewide labor market and

program analysis Focus on need for diverse pipeline Addressing faculty hiring challenges

What programs should grow/shift Analysis of degree-to-job mapping System-wide internship support Support efforts for seamless 2-4 year transfer

What scale of growth/resource needs CS/IT Program funding strategies Grants strategies for curricular enhancements

and program growth

Suggested Strategies

Throughconvening,

engaging and collaborating w/ campuses and industry


March–April 2014: Writing and validating technology workforce analysis

April 2014: Convening key thought partners from community colleges, state universities, UMass, technology industry to review industry analysis and share perspective on priorities

May 2014: Final technology workforce analysis delivered to Board of Higher Education, request for board approval of Commissioner appointed task force to launch strategy effort

April 2015: Projected completion of technology workforce strategic plan

The Plan Forward

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Discussion