Restoring the Economy by Building
America’s Workforce
Dr. Tony Zeiss
I. What Drives the Economy?
II. Economic Recovery
III. Workforce Trends
IV. A Call for Action
Wake Up Call Wake Up Call
# 1 Threat To The Economy
Lack of Skilled & Productive
Workers
Alan Greenspan
# 1 Threat To Your State
(Your Community)
Lack of Skilled & Productive
Workers
“America is facing the America is facing the
greatest labor & skills greatest labor & skills
shortageshortage
in its history!”in its history!”
Hard Facts
10 million worker shortage in 2011.-U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
A crisis in finding skilled labor.-National Association of Manufactures;
Senator Tom Harken
Health care providers & public schools are desperate for skilled labor~
-Get’em While They’re HotDr. Tony Zeiss
Hard Facts
Baby boomers are retiring.
Succeeding generations are smaller.
Low skilled jobs are becoming obsolete or moving offshore.
Higher skilled jobs are replacing lower skilled jobs.
America’s talent pool is decreasing; China’s & India’s are increasing.
Evolving leadership gap.~
Projected Growth in Supply and Demand of Workers With Some Postsecondary Education, 1998 to 2028
.
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
1998 2008 2018 2028
Thousands
Jobs requiring some postsecondary experience
Workers with some postsecondary experience
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau and National Alliance of Business
Education Required
Hard Facts
U. S. is losing manufacturing jobs.
80% of creativity & innovation.
We must continue to be creative & innovative.
Jobs of the Future require higher skills & knowledge.
40% to 60% of jobs in 2015 don’t exist~
Good News
Those organizations that prepare for the labor & skill shortage will do well!
Providing a reliable supply chain of skilled workers is critical (and can be done).
Most workers are prepared by community & technical colleges.
Good News
Most outsourced corporate education is provided by community colleges.
Community Colleges are driving much of the economy (A great source of skilled employees; very responsive).~
Our ChallengeOur Challenge
Meeting Citizen and Employer Needs
of the 21st Century
The Happy Plumber
I. What Drives the Economy?
People and their Ability to
Produce!
Economic Powers Will Be Those Who…Economic Powers
Will Be Those Who…
Compete well.
Produce well.
Use info & info networks well.
Educate well.
Produce skilled workers.~
Colleges Now Serve…
Emerging Workers
Existing Workers
Entrepreneurial Workers
Transitional Workers
Avocational Workers~
The Value of LifelongTraining
KNOWLEDGE =KEY STRATEGIC RESOURCE
LEARNING =KEY STRATEGIC ACTIVITY
The Value of Lifelong Training
40 – 60% of the jobs in 2015 haven’t been invented yet.
Job Requirements in 2005
25% BS OR HIGHER
70% 1 OR 2 YEARS
5% HIGH SCHOOL OR BELOW
SOURCE: US DEPT. OF LABOR
Note:
83% of Associate Degree holders have same or higher earnings as Four Year Degree holders.
-Other Ways to WinGray & Herr
II. Economic Recovery
Job Attraction
Job Expansion
Job Creation
Job Retention
All Depend upon Skilled Workers
101M Adult Learners in U.S.
33.5M Degrees of All Kinds
4.4MBasic Skills
45.6M Occupational Skills
45.6M Personal Enrichment~
Source: NCES, Condition of Ed., 2000
Training and Re-Training
Stimulates
Job Growth and Economic Recovery
III. Workforce Trends
6%+ Unemployment
Availability of low-skilled workers is rising.
Need for low-skilled workers is decreasing.
Need for professional workers is increasing.
Need for technical skilled workers is increasing.
Cross training is standard ~
Key Employee Group Needs
Health professionals – 25% Growth, 2016
TeachersProfessional & Business Services – Employment Services
Managers in all fields
IT professionals with specific certifications: Desktop Publishing, JAVA, Cisco, Database Mgt., Security Certifications~
10 Best Jobs Requiring Two-Year Degrees
1. Computer Specialist
2. Dental Hygienists
3. Fashion Designers
4. Registered Nurses
5. Environmental Engineering Technicians
6. Radiologic Technologists & Technicians
7. Industrial Engineering Technicians
8. Paralegals & Legal Assistants
9. Occupational Therapists Assistants
10. Computer Support Specialists
Source: Careerbuilder.com
High Growth Occupations
Source: DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics 2008
Occupations with a Decrease in Employment
Source: DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics 2008
National TrendsNational Trends
Employers care about performance.
Degrees are less revered.
Professional Certification desired.
Public education isn’t responsive or very accountable.~
Employer ConcernsEmployer Concerns
Curriculum - life skills, workplace skills.
Nine of 10 mfg. companies cannot find skilled workers.
Shortage of workers in health care, education, & professional services.
50 – 60% of workers have basic skills needs.~
Student ConcernsStudent Concerns
From Candidates to Consumers
Responsive Educational Services with Relevance (Certifications)
Convenience and Comprehensive
Encouragement~
IV. A Call For Action Community Colleges Are Uniquely Suited
IV. A Call For Action Community Colleges Are Uniquely Suited
Accessible
Affordable
Customer focused
Market sensitive
Accountable~
Old SamOld Sam
Why People Attend Community CollegesWhy People Attend Community Colleges
Age: 16-30 31+
Transfer 32% 14.5%
Improve Skills 62.5% 83.5%
Other 5.5% 2%
Source: AACC Journal, Baker, Apr., 1998
Why People Withdraw from Community
Colleges
Why People Withdraw from Community
Colleges
Age: 16-30 31+
Lack of Program Info 5.4 4.8Child Care 5.5 6.2Work 12.5 23.1 Lack of Interest 17.6 9.7Inconvenient Classes 18.4 25.4Financial 40.6 31.2 ~
New Challenges New Challenges
Preserving our relevance.
Adjusting to market needs-occupational skills credentialing.
Serving emerging, existing, transitional, and entrepreneurial workers.
Collaborating with government, business, community, and other educational organizations.~
Community College Paradigm Shift
Community College Paradigm Shift
FROM To
Available Convenient
Teaching Learning
Traditional Flexible
Supported Self Assisted
Insulated Community Based
Self Focused Customer Focused~
Career Focused Colleges
Personal Leadership Pathway
Nine Laws for Becoming Influential
9. Law of Learning8. Law of Self Confidence7. Law of Organization6. Law of Results5. Law of Problem Solving4. Law of Team Work3. Law of Work Ethic2. Law of communication
1. Law of Attitude1. Law of Attitude
Personal Leadership Pathway
Four Power Principles
1. Vision2. Thought3. Influence4. Reciprocity
Source: Build Your Own Ladder
Dr. Tony Zeiss
The CPCC Story
Spring 1993 15% of Students & Losing
Money
Fall 1993 New Master Plan & Vision
Spring 2002 U. S. Government Distinction
Spring 2003 Community College of the Year
Fall 2008 40% of Students, $4M+
Corporate & Continuing Education Models
1. Separated
2. Integrated
Benefits To the College
1. Fulfilling Vision & Mission
2. Financial
3. Closer Business & Community Partnerships
4. Policy Makers LIKE IT!
5. Entrepreneurial Culture~
Stay Optimistic! Stay Optimistic!