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

2014 Cecil Leadership InstituteBruce 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

Available Funding

Training 20%

SkillsUpgrade

15 %

BasicJob

Search

14%

Youth

14%

Specific Grant24%

Administrative 6%

BusinessServices7%

Investment

* 31.5 Harford County

* 21.3 Cecil County

Highly-Educated RegionAdults with Bachelor's Degree

Prosperous Region

* $76,645 Harford County

* $66,025 Cecil County

IncomeMedian Household Income 2012

Source: American Community Survey 2012 Estimates

United States $51,371

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

2000 2010 Absolute Change

Percent Change

Population 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

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20%

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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

Federal Government, 1,583

State Government, 523

Local Government, 4,067

Natural Resources and Mining, 810

Construction, 1,164

Manufacturing, 4,302

Trade, Transportation, and Utilities, 6,722

Information, 140Financial Activities, 672

Professional and Business Services, 1,665

Education and Health Services, 3,777

Leisure and Hospitality, 3,367

Other Services; 910

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 1,125 Walmart Consumer goods 500 Cecil College Higher education 485 ATK Propellants, rocket motors 436 IKEA Home furnishings distrib. 370 Penn National Gaming / Hollywood Casino Casino gaming 350 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 250 McDonald's Restaurants 240 Moon Nurseries Nursery products 240 Sandy Cove Ministries Conf. and retreat center 231 Warwick Mushroom Farms Mushroom production 225C&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 Employers as ofNov 2013

Industry Sectors Average Weekly Wage

Manufacturing

Federal Government

Information

State Government

Local Government

Education and Health Services

Financial Activities

Construction

Trade, Transportation, and Utilities

Professional and Business Services

Natural Resources and Mining

Other Services

Leisure and Hospitality

$1,406.00

$1,207.00

$1,130.00

$802.00

$806.00

$784.00

$797.00

$730.00

$715.00

$660.00

$665.00

$506.00$341.00

Occupational Hiring

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

The healthcare sectorThe construction sectorThe 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 24, 2014

Rank Industry Job Openings

1 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 6972 Retail Trade 3263 Health Care and Social Assistance 2754 Accommodation and Food Services 2395 Manufacturing 2336 Administrative and Support and Waste Manageme 1637 Wholesale Trade 1078 Other Services (except Public Administration) 819 Educational Services 80

10 Finance and Insurance 7911 Public Administration 7512 Transportation and Warehousing 5713 Information 4314 Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 3915 Construction 2716 Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 917 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 7

18 Management of Companies and Enterprises 5

19 Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction 320 Utilities 3

Serving 32,924 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/HR SWN Services

Registered Nurse 29.00HR TrainingGeneral Maintenance Supervisor 44.71HR Training

Nurse Clinician I 28.60HR Training Team Leader 22.95HR Core/Intensive/ Training

Project Manager 27.17HR TrainingPurchasing Property Administrator 21.16HR Training

Carpenter 25.00HR TrainingVideo On Demand Medical Developer 18.75HR Training

Logistician 26.00HR TrainingProduction Area Leader 40.00HR Core/Intensive/Training

Computer Technician 18.53HR TrainingComputer Server Administrator 37.50HR Training

Truck Driver 20.00HR Core/IntensiveCNC Operator 19.00HR Core/Intensive/Training

Lead Mechanic 20.00HR Core/Intensive/TrainingService Tech 17.00HR Core/Intensive

Maintenance Tech 18.00HR Core/IntensiveProcess Tech 20.00HR Core/Intensive

Administrative Assistant 20.00HR TrainingMachine Operator 23.11HR Core/Intensive/Training

Senior Control Engineer 47.11HR TrainingSoftware Quality Assurance Engineer 40.07HR Core

Electrical Mechanic Tech 24.84HR Training

General Youth Services Entry Level (Ages 18 -21)

and Summer Job Fairs (Ages 16 -21) - 4

WorkshopsJob 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 (27 youth) Henkels & McCoy, Inc. (55 youth) Project Crossroads (20 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.