NORTH SHORE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD

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North Shore Workforce Investment Board

• One of 16 WIBS in Massachusetts• Headquartered in Salem and serving 19 cities

and towns north of Boston• Board is business led but includes other

members• Budget of about $6 million• Performs labor market research, manages

career centers• Provides funding for individuals (including

youth) and companies to address their workforce needs.

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The Environment… North Shore WIB Region

Oct-07 Jan-10 Nov-13

-Date of lowest unemployment rate

- Height of the recession

- Most recent month available

Unemployment Rate 3.80% 9.20% 6.30%

Number of employed residents 206,137 195,871 204,532

Number of Unemployed 8,135 17,448 13,772

UI Claimants 3,581 8,187 4,434 (June ‘13)

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North Shore Labor Force, Employment, and Unemployment 1/2011-10/2013

Year MonthLabor Force Employed Unemployed

North Shore Rate %

Massachusetts Rate %

2013 November 218,304 204,532 13,772 6.3% 7.0%

2013 July 221,122 206,161 14,961 6.8% 7.2%

2013 January 217,745 202,410 15,335 7.0% 6.7%

2012 July 217,926 203,922 13,639 6.3% 6.8%

2012 January 215,276 199,240 16,036 7.4% 6.9%

2011 July 216,176 200,965 15,211 7.0% 7.4%

2011 January 214,735 197,399 17,336 8.1% 7.8%

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Labor Force Blueprint

What we looked at:-Number of Jobs-Skill and Education Requirements, and Wages of Critical Occupations-Career Ladder Opportunities-Level of Interaction with Workforce System-Projections of future employment opportunities-“Horse-Sense”

Critical Industries Identified:• Health Care •Construction Trades•Manufacturing •Financial Services

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Investment SnapShotWho was interviewed:-Banks-Venture Capital/Investment Managers-Government and Non-Profits agencies-Business Parks/Real Estate Brokers and Leasing Agents-Construction and Real Estate Development Industry

Key Sectors Identified:• Health Care •Life Sciences •Manufacturing •Financial Services

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Top 10 Industries of Employment on the North Shore

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40,0002003 2008 1st Q 2013

* Public Administration, Wholesale Trade, Information, Non-Durable Goods Manufacturing, Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation, Transportation and Warehousing, Real Estate and Rental and Leasing, Management of Companies and Enterprises, Utilities, Agriculture, Forestry Fishing, & Hunting, Mining

• Total Employment in 1st Quarter 2013 was 165,075

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2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 1st Q2013

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Healthcare Durable Goods Manufacturing Construction Finance & Insurance

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Critical Industry Employment on the North Shore 2003-1st Q 2013

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Construction of Buildings Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

Specialty Trade Contractors 0

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2009 2010 2011 2012 1st Q 2013

Construction Sub-Sector Establishments 2009 to 1st Quarter 2013

2009 2010 2011 2012 1st Q 20131,000

1,100

1,200

1,300

Construction

• Small drop in number of establishments starting in 2011

• Specialty Trades Contractors includes:• Site Preparation• Plumbing• Painting• Electrical• Pouring of Concrete

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Construction of Buildings Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

Specialty Trade Contractors 0

5001,0001,5002,0002,5003,0003,5004,0004,500

2009 2010 2011 2012 1st Q 2013

Construction Sub-Sector Employment 2009 to 1st Quarter 2013

2009 2010 2011 2012 1st Q 20135,800

6,000

6,200

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Construction

• Employment had a slight decline • Product of seasonal trends as 1st Q is

period of lowest employment level

• Level employment in Construction of Buildings and Civil Engineering

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Construction Average Weekly Wage 2009 to 1st Quarter 2013

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2009 2010 2011 2012 1st Q 2013

• Average weekly wage is higher than the North Shore

• Construction of Buildings is highest paying subsector

• Wages have been steady throughout the years

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Sample Construction Industry Career Pathways

Median Hourly Wage for Electricians: $32.50

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Sample Construction Industry Career Pathways, continued

Median Hourly Wage for Carpenters: $24.08

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Finding Employment in Construction

• Many jobs are Union and you need to rely on the Union to source you work• Set hourly wages and health insurance• Work based on seniority and skills needed at the job site

• Searching online is an exercise in frustration• Use personal network• Work as or for a General Contractor • Place advertisements for services rendered

• Employment has a seasonal variance• Busy Spring, Summer, Fall• Slower Winter

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Durable Goods Manufacturing Establishments 2009 to 1st Quarter 2013

Chemical Manufacturing

Fabricated Metal Product

Manufacturing

Machinery Manufacturing

Computer and Electronic

Product Mfg

Electrical Equipment and

Appliances

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

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2009 2010 2011 2012 1st Q 2013

2009 2010 2011 2012 1st Q 20130

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Manufacturing Durable Goods Manufacturing

• Aerospace is major industry but data is classified

• Industries such as Fabricated Metals and Machinery Manufacturing support Aerospace

• Miscellaneous includes:• 51% Medical Equipment• 49% assorted manufacturers

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Durable Goods Sub-Sector Manufacturing Employment 2009-1st Quarter 2013

Chemical Manufacturing

Fabricated Metal Product

Manufacturing

Machinery Manufacturing

Computer and Electronic

Product Mfg

Electrical Equipment and

Appliances

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

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1,0001,5002,0002,5003,0003,500

2009 2010 2011 2012 1st Q 2013

2009 2010 2011 2012 1st Q 2013

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20,000

Manufacturing Durable Goods Manufacturing

• Employment levels have started to level out after declines from the recession.

• Aerospace would be one of the largest employment industries.

• Medical Device employment accounts for 84% of Miscellaneous Manufacturing

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Durable Goods Manufacturing Average Weekly Wages 2009-1st Quarter 2013

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$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

2009 2010 2011 2012 1st Q 2013

• Durable Goods is one of the highest paying industries on the North Shore• 68% higher than the North Shore average weekly wage of $964

• Good opportunities exist for those who receive skilled training

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Sample Manufacturing Career Pathways

Median Hourly Wage for Electrical Technician:

$27.00

Median Hourly Wage for Mechanical

Technician: $25.70

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Sample Manufacturing Career Pathways, continued

Median Hourly Wage for Team Assembler: $10.90

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Manufacturing Online Job Postings from 8/2013 to 12/2013

Top 15 Occupations # of Openings % of Total

Industrial Engineers 92 14.6%Mechanical Engineers 35 5.6%Aerospace Engineers 31 4.9%Computer System Analysts 31 4.9%First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operation Workers 30 4.8%

Marketing Managers 24 3.8%Accountants and Auditors 15 2.4%Electronic Engineers 12 1.9%Electrical and Electronic Engineer Technicians 12 1.9%Software Developers 12 1.9%Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 12 1.9%Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers 11 1.7%Architectural and Engineering Managers 11 1.7%Computer User Support Specialists 10 1.6%Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 9 1.4%

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 9 1.4%

Top 15 Occupations 356 56.5%Total Manufacturing Openings 630 100.0%

• 630 Jobs Openings listed in the Manufacturing industry found online

• Top online job postings are predominately for high skilled/hard to fill positions

• Utilize Career Centers, Craigslist, and Newspapers for entry level production opportunities

• Need for business and office staff support

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Who’s Hiring Now?The Top 15 Employers Listing Job Openings on the North Shore

Top 15 Employers with Job Listings # of Openings % of Total

Osram Sylvania 143 22.7%General Electric 96 15.2%Medtronic 54 8.6%Analogic 40 6.3%Axcelis Technology 19 3.0%Abiomed 18 2.9%United Technologies 15 2.4%Sensitech 14 2.2%Cabot Corporation 12 1.9%Symmetricom 10 1.6%Weir Valves & Controls 10 1.6%Communications & Powers Industries 10 1.6%Ametek 10 1.6%Applied Materials 10 1.6%NeuroLogica Corp 9 1.4%Millipore 9 1.4%EMD Serono 9 1.4%Danaher 9 1.4%Top 15 Employers 497 78.9%Total Manufacturing Openings 630 100.0%

• 74 Manufacturers listed job postings online

• Top Employer Cities:• Danvers: 274 listings• Lynn: 108 listings• Beverly: 85 listings• Peabody: 75 listings• Salem: 22 listings• Lynnfield: 20 listings• Gloucester: 18 listings• Ipswich: 14 listings

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Why The Life Sciences?

• The North Shore WIB has identified 84 Life Science Companies• That’s roughly 17% of all life science companies in Massachusetts

• The WIB has estimated life science employment to be about 5,000 in 2012• 8% of Massachusetts Life Science employment

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Reagents: make products for researchers to discover new medicines

Instruments: make special tools to test and measure things in the lab

Medical Devices: make mechanical aids or implants to treat or prevent a disease

Drug: transforms research into new medicines to treat diseases

Diagnostic: make tests for providing information to help detect and treat disease

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Life Science Industry Composition on the North Shore

• Composition of the 84 Life Science Companies Identified on the North Shore

• Three largest sub-sectors are Reagents, Instruments, and Medical Devices

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Educational Requirements for Life Sciences

Job Related Practical Experience

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Reagents Instruments Medical Devices

Research Scientists ü    

Skilled scientist/manager (applications/product/team) ü ü  

Laboratory Technicians ü  

Manufacturing/Quality ü ü ü

Technical/Customer Support ü ü ü

Sale/Field Support ü ü ü

Engineers (Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Quality) ü ü

Speacialist (automation, molding) ü

Assembler/machine operators/engineering technicians ü

Procurement/Logistics/Warehousing ü  

Admin, Marketing, Website, etc. ü ü ü

Types of Occupations at Reagent, Instrument and Medical Device Companies

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Sample Life Science Industry Career Pathways

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Sample Life Science Industry Career Pathways

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Notable Life Science Companies on the North Shore

• Medical Device Company• Created the first artificial heart and

current manufacturers the world’s smallest heart pump

• Medical Device Company• Manufactures MRI’s and Digital

Mammograms

• Reagent Company• Conducts research and development

into the enzymes used to create reagents

• Instrumentation Company• Develops technology to extract and

analyze DNA

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Resources:

North Shore Workforce Investment (northshorewib.com)• Careers in the Life Sciences Brochure• Life Sciences Report for the North Shore

Massachusetts Biotechnology Council (massbio.org)• Life Sciences trade association

Massachusetts Biotechnology Education Foundation (massbioed.org)• Supports science and biotech education in Massachusetts through

educational programs, workforce development, and lifelong learning

NORTH SHORE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD

70 Washington StreetSuite 314 Salem, MA 01970Tel. 978.741.3805

www.northshorewib.com

Will SinatraManager of Market Researchwsinatra@northshorewib.com