1. Labor Market Data Trends and Opportunities
South Bay Consortium for Adult Education (SBCAE)
San Jose-Santa Clara-Sunnyvale MSA
Kishan Vujjeni and Lynette Gray

2. Population and Employment Trends
As of early 2019, the region's population increased by 6% since 2013, growing by 106,769 to 2,035,083.
Population is expected to increase by 3% between and 2024, adding 56,447.
The Total Working Age Population is 1,646,712, of whom 1,113,399 are in Labor Force and 553,313 are not.
The number of unemployed people is 27,500. The unemployment rate is only 2.5%.

3. Job Growth 2018
Employment in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara grew by 37,000 jobs, or 3.3%.
Professional and business services up 11,800 jobs
Professional, scientific, and technical services up 9,100 jobs
Private educational and health services, including social assistance up 8,100 jobs
Information Technology up 7,500 jobs
Manufacturing up 5,400 jobs

4. Occupations and Wages (2018 Data)
Low-skill, low-wage workers and a substantial portion of mid-skill, mid-wage workers are still very likely to represent economically distressed households.
Low-skill, low wage occupations employ 295,713 people and have grown by 2.6% (7,551 new jobs) over the last year. Median hourly earnings are $13.22 (as opposed to $11.30 in the nation). Average monthly hires of low-skill occupations were 18, 312 over the last year, higher than mid- and high-skill occupations
Mid-skill, mid-wage occupations employ 386,079 people and have grown by 1.8 by adding 6,857 jobs over the last year. Median hourly earnings are $25 in San Jose MSA in comparison to $19.79 in the nation.
High-skill, high-wage accounts for 450,316 jobs, they have grown by 2.8% and added 12,476 jobs over the last year. The concentration of these jobs is 64% higher than that of national average in San Jose area. Median hourly earnings are $54 in San Jose in comparison to $36 in the nation.

5. Low—Skill Job Growth
Over the next 6 years, greatest annual openings in low-skill, low-wage jobs are expected to be in:
Personal Care Aides
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food
Cashiers
Retail Salespersons
Waiters and Waitresses
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
Security Guards
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers
Cooks, Restaurant
Food Preparation Workers
Childcare Workers
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
Teacher Assistants
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop
Nursing Assistants

6. A low skilled job does not require completing a college degree or specialized training

7. Middle-Skill job growth
Over the next 6 years, greatest annual openings in mid-skill, mid-wage jobs are expected to be in:
Office Clerks, General
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other
Customer Service Representatives
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
Receptionists and Information Clerks
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Construction Laborers
Electricians

8. A middle skilled job requires completing an associate degree or skilled labor with extensive training

9. What Would an Effective Adult Education and Workforce System Look Like?
Improved Secondary and Post-Secondary Education and Training Options for Disadvantaged Youth/Adults
Better Alignment between Education/Training and Demand Side of Labor Market: Meeting Unmet Demand for Good Jobs in Growing Sectors
Supports and Services
Child Care, Transportation
Stipends During Training / Transitional Jobs (w2f model for TOPS)

10. Career Technical Education: the Path Out of Poverty
$60,771
($29.22/hour)
2-parent with
one working adult, 2-child
Source: CA Budget Project

11. Non-Credit “Bridge” Programs
Assist underrepresented populations to transition, or bridge the gap, between adult schools and community colleges 
Foundation for Credit Certificate and Degree programs
Gateway to Short Term CTE
Preparation for workforce entry and re-entry
Contextualized learning
Students progress at their own pace – repeatability
Career Development and College Preparation (CDCP)
Classes are FREE! No Financial Aid impact

12. SBCAE Crosswalk – “Bridge” to College Non-Credit Pathways
Currently “Bridge” Programs
Automotive Technician (EVC)
Building Trades Pre-Apprenticeship (SJCC)
Engineering Technician (EVC)
Surveying & Geomatics (EVC)
Healthcare / Medical and Allied Health (SJCC)
“Bridge” Programs Under Consideration
Early Childhood Education (WVC and MC)
Behavioral Tech Pre-Apprenticeship (DoR and WVC)
Hospitality, Tourism & Recreation (Culinary at MC)
HVAC (SJCC)
Laser Technician (SJCC)
Information Technology & Communication Technology (open)
Pre-Apprenticeship Transportation Systems (SEIU and MC)

13. Model Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Three-way partnership, funded by California Apprenticeship Initiative , in the amount of $500,000, ends December 2020
Working Partnerships USA
Building Trades Council of Santa Clara / San Benito Counties
SBCAE and SJCC
Since 2018: 4 cohorts offered and 115 students enrolled
Graduation rate 78%, with 60% acceptance rate into Registered Apprenticeship
Average apprenticeship wage $25 per hour

14. Potential “Bridge” Programs to be Explored
Based on High Demand / High Growth / High Wage
Advanced Manufacturing
Advertising & Marketing
Allied Health
Business and Finance
Electronic Technicians
Maintenance & Repair
Legal and Protective Services / Public Safety
Welding Pre-Apprenticeship

15. Questions??