Workforce Development: Skills, Credentials and Economic Outcomes

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Workforce Development Skills, Credentials and
Economic Outcomes

• Lansing Davis, Ed.D.
• Senior Policy Analyst
• New JerseyState Employment and Training
  Commission
• June 2011

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• The future U.S. workforce is hereand it is
  woefully ill-prepared for the demands of todays
  (and tomorrows) workplace.

Are They Really Ready to Work? Employers
Perspectives on the Basic Knowledge and Applied
Skill of New Entrants to the 21st Century US
Workforce, The Conference Board, 2006
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Percentage of Adults in the US by NAAL Literacy
Levels
Below Basic Basic Intermediate Proficient
Prose 14 29 44 13
Document 12 22 53 13
Quantitative 22 33 33 13
Source National Assessment of Adult Literacy,
2003
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US Census Bureau, 2008 American Community Survey,
1 year estimates.
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T H E W O R K R E A D I N E S S P R O F I L
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What New Workers in Entry Level Jobs Need to Be
Able to Do
New workers need to be able to use these EFF
Skills Communication Skills Speak So Others Can
Understand Listen Actively Read With
Understanding Observe Critically Interpersonal
Skills Cooperate With Others Resolve Conflict and
Negotiate Decision Making Skills Use Math to
Solve Problems and Communicate Solve Problems and
Make Decisions Lifelong Learning Skills Take
Responsibility for Learning Use Information and
Communications Technology
well enough to successfully carry out these
critical entry level tasks Acquire, use and
share information accurately and in a timely
manner. Use appropriate technology to get the
job done. Understand Systems. Monitor and
Correct Performance. Work as part of a team to
achieve goals and objectives. Work through
conflict constructively. Provide direct,
accurate and timely responses to customer
questions and concerns. Take responsibility for
completing one's own work accurately, on time, to
a high standard of quality. Demonstrate
integrity. Avoid absenteeism. Demonstrate
promptness. Maintain appropriate grooming and
hygiene. Manage time effectively. Cope with a
work situation or tasks that change
frequently. Identify actual or potential
problems related to one's own work report them,
and help to fix them. Learn new/additional
skills related to your job.
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Not long ago, postsecondary education was a
privilege enjoyed by only a few. The economy did
not require much more of our grandparents than a
high school diploma. Many workers were able to
get along well enough without even that. But
today, the stakes are much higher. A high school
diploma or GED may not be enough for many
entry-level jobs and certainly does not provide
an avenue to the high-skills/high-wage jobs of
choice. Further, the evidence suggests that while
our ability to compete internationally depends on
the skills of our workforce and its ability to
learn and adapt to new situations, the U.S. can
no longer claim to be the world leader in
education that it once was.
Council for Adult and Experiential Learning
(CAEL), Adult Learning in Focus National and
State-by-State Data, 2008, http//www.cael.org/adu
ltlearninginfocus.htm.
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United States Ranking Among 20 High-Income
Countries International Adult Literacy Survey
(IALS)
Literacy Type US Rank
Prose Literacy 9th
Document Literacy 13th
Quantitative Literacy 13th
Source Kirsch, I, Braun, H, Yamamoto, K,
Americas Perfect Storm Three Forces Changing
Our Nations Future, Educational Testing Service
(ETS), 2007.
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Educational
Occupational
2 yr. 4 Yr. Degrees
Occupational/Industry Certifications
Postsecondary Certificates
GED or HS Diploma
Vocational Certifications
Work-Readiness Certification
Work-Readiness Certification
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Personal Earnings by Educational Attainment for Persons 25 Years Old and Over Personal Earnings by Educational Attainment for Persons 25 Years Old and Over Personal Earnings by Educational Attainment for Persons 25 Years Old and Over Personal Earnings by Educational Attainment for Persons 25 Years Old and Over Personal Earnings by Educational Attainment for Persons 25 Years Old and Over Personal Earnings by Educational Attainment for Persons 25 Years Old and Over Personal Earnings by Educational Attainment for Persons 25 Years Old and Over
New Jersey, 2008-2009 (Median Income in 2008 Dollars) New Jersey, 2008-2009 (Median Income in 2008 Dollars) New Jersey, 2008-2009 (Median Income in 2008 Dollars) New Jersey, 2008-2009 (Median Income in 2008 Dollars) New Jersey, 2008-2009 (Median Income in 2008 Dollars) New Jersey, 2008-2009 (Median Income in 2008 Dollars)
Personal Income Persons 25 Years Old and Over by Educational Attainment Persons 25 Years Old and Over by Educational Attainment Persons 25 Years Old and Over by Educational Attainment Persons 25 Years Old and Over by Educational Attainment Persons 25 Years Old and Over by Educational Attainment Persons 25 Years Old and Over by Educational Attainment
(Two-year   Less than High School Some college/ Bachelor's Postgraduate or
moving average) Total High School Diploma Associate Degree Degree Professional Degree
Total 5,693,200 654,600 1,843,700 1,058,300 1,363,000 773,600
None or negative 30.7 52.3 37.5 27.0 21.1 18.3
Less than 10,000 5.0 5.3 5.3 6.9 4.0 3.5
10,000-24,999 13.0 24.2 15.6 14.0 7.6 5.0
25,000-49,999 21.7 14.7 25.1 26.4 22.4 11.5
50,000-74,999 13.3 2.2 10.7 13.4 17.8 20.6
75,000-99,999 6.4 0.5 3.0 6.2 9.4 14.3
100,000 or more 10.1 0.9 2.9 6.2 17.8 26.8
Median Income 41,732 21,402 31,799 38,658 55,876 73,872
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Estimated Annual Net Fiscal Contributions of
Adults (16-64) by Educational Attainment,
2004-05, New Jersey
Estimated Annual Net Fiscal Contributions of
Adults (16-64) by Educational Attainment,
2004-05, New Jersey
Educational Attainment Level Tax Payments Cash and In-Kind Transfers/Inst Cost Taxes-Transfers and Inst. Cost Ratio of Taxes/Transfers and Inst. Cost
Less than H.S./GED 7,060 5,805 1,256 1.216
H.S. Diploma/GED 11,624 2,978 8,646 3.903
Some College, including AA Degree 16,303 1,828 14,475 8.918
Bachelor Degree 24,932 1,331 23,593 18.73
Master's or Higher Degree 35,113 1,284 33,828 27.339
All 18,524 2,425 16,099 7.639
Source The Fiscal Consequences of Adult
Educational Attainment, 2007
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New Jersey Estimated and Projected Employment by Occupations with Greatest Employment Growth 2008-2018 New Jersey Estimated and Projected Employment by Occupations with Greatest Employment Growth 2008-2018 New Jersey Estimated and Projected Employment by Occupations with Greatest Employment Growth 2008-2018 New Jersey Estimated and Projected Employment by Occupations with Greatest Employment Growth 2008-2018 New Jersey Estimated and Projected Employment by Occupations with Greatest Employment Growth 2008-2018 New Jersey Estimated and Projected Employment by Occupations with Greatest Employment Growth 2008-2018 New Jersey Estimated and Projected Employment by Occupations with Greatest Employment Growth 2008-2018
  Employment Employment   Average Annual    
  Actual Projected   Job Openings Education/Training Average
Occupational Title 2008 2018 Percent Total Requirement Wage
Home Health Aides 28,700 40,600 41.6 1,480 Short-term on-the-job training 11.00
Registered Nurses 79,500 89,650 12.8 2,400 Associate degree 36.05
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Incl. Fast Food 60,850 68,200 12.1 2,030 Short-term on-the-job training 9.40
Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 51,350 58,500 14.0 1,230 Postsecondary vocational training 12.90
Customer Service Representatives 59,400 65,100 9.6 2,440 Moderate-term on-the-job training 17.00
Accountants and Auditors 42,800 47,200 10.3 1,160 Bachelor's degree 38.15
Child Care Workers 40,900 45,250 10.7 1,630 Short-term on-the-job training 10.90
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 28,400 32,500 14.5 830 Postsecondary vocational training 14.60
Computer Software Engineers, Applications 29,550 33,350 12.8 630 Bachelor's degree 45.20
Waiters and Waitresses 57,600 61,250 6.4 3,550 Short-term on-the-job training 11.00
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 37,250 40,800 9.6 800 Short-term on-the-job training 13.15
Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 10,750 13,750 27.6 490 Bachelor's degree 43.35
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 13,300 16,200 22.0 530 Postsecondary vocational training 20.50
Receptionists and Information Clerks 48,050 50,950 6.1 1,590 Short-term on-the-job training 13.05
Medical Assistants 12,500 15,200 21.5 410 Moderate-term on-the-job training 15.75
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New Jersey Estimated and Projected Employment by (Education) Occupations with Greatest Employment New Jersey Estimated and Projected Employment by (Education) Occupations with Greatest Employment New Jersey Estimated and Projected Employment by (Education) Occupations with Greatest Employment New Jersey Estimated and Projected Employment by (Education) Occupations with Greatest Employment New Jersey Estimated and Projected Employment by (Education) Occupations with Greatest Employment New Jersey Estimated and Projected Employment by (Education) Occupations with Greatest Employment New Jersey Estimated and Projected Employment by (Education) Occupations with Greatest Employment
Growth 2008-2018 Growth 2008-2018 Growth 2008-2018 Growth 2008-2018      
  Employment Employment   Average Annual    
  Actual Projected   Job Openings Education/Training Average
Occupational Title 2008 2018 Percent Total Requirement Wage
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 50,800 56,500 11.2 1,730 Bachelor's degree 60,860
Teacher Assistants 46,150 49,850 8.1 1,350 Short-term on-the-job training 25,240
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 11,300 14,650 29.7 510 Work experience in a related occupation 49,610
Middle School Teachers, Exc. Special and Vocational Education 26,350 29,200 10.8 890 Bachelor's degree 62,060
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 14,000 16,800 19.9 560 Postsecondary vocational training 33,770
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Real Time Jobs In Demand
Occupation Title 2008 Emp New Occ Listings NJ Cont'g Unemp Claims NJ Avg Annual Projected Openings (2008 -2010) NJ Avg Hourly Wage Preferred Edu/ Trng
Computer Programmers 2,066 3,539 27 380 37.75 BA
Computer Software Engineers, Applications 4,078 2,148 32 570 43.80 BA
Management Analysts 1,865 468 51 330 42.85 Exp BA or higher
Financial Analysts 2,271 351 59 60 42.20 BA
Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 913 231 10 180 47.50 BA
Accountants and Auditors 3,135 213 204 740 36.70 BA
Social and Community Service Managers 278 139 41 140 35.50 BA
Compensation, Benefits, Job Analysis Specialists 349 108 6 70 32.35 BA
Training and Development Specialists 372 93 11 120 31.35 Exp BA or higher
Employment, Recruitment Placement Specialists 652 70 30 140 30.60 BA
Business Operations Specialists, All Other 4,018 46 37 520 31.95 BA
Loan Officers 501 46 34 50 33.80 BA
Credit Analysts 255 39 13 60 33.90 BA
Personal Financial Advisors 997 33 19 40 43.40 BA
Meeting and Convention Planners 56 27 20 40 25.00 BA
Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Spe 367 20 109 160 32.00 BA
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 215 19 8 40 33.25 BA
Cost Estimators 248 15 8 100 32.10 BA
Financial Examiners 1,506 8 6 20 41.75 BA
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Connecting Work and Education
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NJ Pathways Leading Apprentices to a College
Education
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Nursing Career Pathway
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Value-added Education
Credential/ Degree