1. Leslie Puckett Planner/Business Relations Specialist January 27, 2016

2. The Workforce Solutions Network is comprised of the Texas Workforce Commission partnered with the 28 local workforce development boards known as Workforce Solutions

3. Austin MSA Economy (December 2015) 3.1% unemployment in the Austin-Round Rock MSA 3.8% annual job growth last 12 months 34,900 new jobs over last 12 months Employers with 500+ employees (38.2%); 250-499 (10.1%); 100-249 (13.8%); <100 (37.8%)

4. Where are the Jobs? Austin MSA (December 2015) Industry Annual Change in Employment (Dec. 2014 – Dec. 2015) Mining, Logging & Construction8.3% increase (+4,200 jobs) Manufacturing2.8% decrease (-1,600 jobs) Trade, Transportation & Utilities2.3% increase (+3,800 jobs) Information (media, not information technology)1.9% increase (+500 jobs) Financial Activities3.2% increase (+1,700 jobs) Professional & Business Services (includes information technology, healthcare and others) 8.7% increase (+13,200 jobs) Education & Health Services2.3% increase (+2,500 jobs) Leisure & Hospitality7.7% increase (+8,100 jobs) Other Services3.0% increase (+1,200 jobs) Government0.8% increase (+1,300 jobs) Overall3.8% increase (+34,900 jobs)

5. Top Employers Hiring (Austin MSA) Company# of Job Openings Types of Job Openings Dell1,879Information Technology IBM1,523Information Technology Ascension Health1,316Healthcare CyberCoders1,012Information Technology The University of Texas System994Education, Information Technology, Healthcare and others Austin Independent School District910Education, Information Technology, Repair & Maintenance and others HCA – The Healthcare Company866Healthcare Oracle622Information Technology, Customer Service - Sales, Technical Support St. David’s HealthCare578Healthcare Lowe’s512Customer Service, Warehouse SOURCE: WANTED ANALYTICS, information for December 2015 - January 2016

6. SOURCE: CENSUS, TRACER, SOCRATES Top 15 Fastest-Growing Jobs in Austin MSA

7. SOURCE: CENSUS, TRACER, SOCRATES High skill = long-term on-the-job training and/or education/training beyond a high school diploma/GED Top 15 Fastest-Growing High Skill Jobs in Austin MSA

8. Top Skills in Demand (Austin MSA) Driver’s License Certified Registered Nurse Basic Life Support CPR Advanced Cardiac Life Support Commercial Driver’s License Certified Public Accountant Microsoft Certified IT Professional Cisco Certified Network Associate First Aid Certification SOURCE: WANTED ANALYTICS, information for December 2015 - January 2016

9. Checklist to Assess Jobs: Is there positive projected employment growth (2012-2022)? How many average annual job openings (new/replacement)? What is the turnover rate? Does this occupation/industry pay a “living” wage? What are the education/training requirements? Postsecondary education, although not necessarily a 4-year degree, is required by many employers. 85% of new jobs require some level of post-secondary education/training, and 65% can be filled with a certificate or Associate’s degree. State of the labor supply: Are there qualified job candidates in the pool of job seekers? Is there a shortage of qualified job candidates in specific occupations?

10. Workforce Solutions’ Student Profiles http://www.wfscapitalarea.com/YouthServices/CareerPla nning.aspx http://www.wfscapitalarea.com/YouthServices/CareerPla nning.aspx Created almost 100 occupational profiles to align with HB5 clusters, Region XIII CTE program areas and the needs of the Austin workforce 16 clusters Created for occupations that require certificates, associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and professional degrees Included labor market information: Used public data from sources including the Census and the Texas Workforce Commission Profiles contain labor market information that is specific to Travis County and the Austin MSA.

11. Career Profiles for Occupations in All 16 Career Clusters Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Architecture & Construction Arts, A/V Technology & Communications Business Management & Administration Education & Training Finance Government & Public Administration Health Science Hospitality & Tourism Human Services Information Technology Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Manufacturing Marketing Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

12. http://www.wfscapitalarea.com/YouthServices/CareerPlanning.aspx

13. Public Data Tools/Resources Workforce Solutions’ Student Career Profiles Website: www.wfscapitalarea.com/YouthServices/CareerPlanning.aspx www.wfscapitalarea.com/YouthServices/CareerPlanning.aspx Texas Workforce Commission’s SOCRATES database: http://socrates.cdr.state.tx.us/index.asp http://socrates.cdr.state.tx.us/index.asp Bureau of Labor Statistics: www.bls.govwww.bls.gov

14. In Conclusion… The nature of work and the skills required are constantly changing. Higher levels of skills are required; increasing emphasis on skills/certifications over degrees. Student career profiles can help inform/inspire students to think about how their endorsements align with specific occupations.

15. Thank you! Leslie Puckett Planner/Business Relations Specialist 512-597-7121