Post on 06-Jun-2020
Creating a Geographically Focused Employment StrategyDee Albritton Brenna Bernardin
Introduction
"Job decentralization trends do not move in lock-step with the economic cycle; jobs continued to shift towards the fringe in almost every major metro area, regardless of overarching economic circumstances”
-Elizabeth Kneebone
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Jobs within 3 miles of downtown
areas:
• Utilities• Finance• Insurance• Education
Jobs 10+ miles away from
downtown areas:
• Manufacturing• Construction• Retail
Between 1998-2006 employment in the top 98 metro areas increased:
• Less than 1% in the urban core• 17% increase in the outermost metro areas
• 2.1 point decline in the urban core• 2.6 point gain in the outermost areas
Southern metro areas
• 2.6% decline in urban core job share
• 4.8% gain in the outer areas
During the 2010s, jobs have been moving out of the city centers and more toward rural areas
45.1% of employees in the 98 largest metro areas worked more than 10 miles away from the urban center
The Growing Distance Between People and Jobs In Metropolitan AmericaElizabeth Kneebone and Natalie Holmes Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Proximity to employment can influence a range of economic and social outcomes:
• local fiscal health • the employment prospects of
residents, particularly low-income and minority workers.
Spatial Mismatch
The mismatch between where low-income households reside and suitable
job opportunities.
How far would your clients travel for work?How far can your clients?
What barriers keep people from access to jobs?
Spatial Mismatch
The spatial distribution of jobs has implications for a range of policy issues—from housing to transportation to economic development
InformationLiving in certain geographic areas can reduce
information about possible leads and innovation
Spatial Mismatch
Geography
Where you live can reduce your ability to find jobs and access jobs
Spatial Mismatch
Transportation
Jobs are moving further out of city centers. Access to jobs is increasingly important, either through public transit, new transportation systems or personal transportation.
Spatial Mismatch
Transit alone cannot solve the systemic problems behind job inaccessibility
Tim Kovach March 7, 2017
Planned development of transit systems must include the question:
Are we bringing people to jobs or just chasing jobs with transit?
Group Activity
Developing a Personal Plan
Veteran - FredClient Information
Last Name First Name: Fred MIGender M☒F☐
CitizenY☒N☐
EthnicityAA ☒ C ☐ H☐NA☐Other:
Birthdate:2/27/1968 Age: 47
Marital Status: S☐ M☐ D☒DL State: #: ID State:
ID#: 003227713
Homeless StatusHomeless ☒ How Long: 2
years#of times in 3 years: 3
ResidentialGPD 1 ☒ GPD 2 ☐ GPD 3 ☐ Shelter 1 ☐
Other: Phone/Email
1Cell: 2 Cell Email: Military Service
Branch: A☒ AF☐ M☐ N☐ CG ☐ Dates: 4/87-1/92
DD214 ☒ Applied ☐ OEF ☐ OIF ☐OND ☐
Campaign Badge ☐
Criminal HistoryFelony Convictions ☒Explain: CDV, Possession of firearm(2009)Misdemeanors ☒Explain: DUI(2009)
Disability/IncomeType: Service Connected ☒ Special Disabled ☐ Nonservice Connected ☐Percentage: 30% Amount: $ 487/mo
Experience
9/2015-12/2016Kitchen Assistant
4/2013-6/2015Renovated and Repaired Homes
4/2000-11/2008Cement Finisher
4/1999-4/2000Kitchen Assistant
7/1992-7/1999Customer Service Representative – Cable
EducationDiploma 1986
Certifications:ServSafe Food Handler
Veteran - KaylaClient Information
Last Name First Name MIGender M☐F☒
CitizenY☒N☐
EthnicityAA ☒ C ☐ H☐NA☐Other:
Birthdate:5/1/1984 Age: 33
Marital Status: S☐ M☐ D☒ 3 Children (8, 10, 12)DL State: SC #: 00000000000 ID State: #
Homeless StatusHomeless ☒ How Long: 2
weeks#of times in 3 years: 1
ResidentialGPD 1 ☐ GPD 2 ☐ GPD 3 ☐ Shelter ☒
Other: Family ShelterPhone/Email
1Cell: 2 Cell Email: Military Service
Branch: A☐ AF☐ M☐ N☒ CG ☐ Dates: 4/2002-1/2005
DD214 ☒ Applied ☐ OEF ☐ OIF ☒OND ☐
Campaign Badge ☒
Criminal HistoryFelony Convictions ☐Explain: Misdemeanors ☐Explain:
Disability/IncomeType: Service Connected ☒ Special Disabled ☐ Nonservice Connected ☐
Percentage: 30% Amount: $ 487/mo
April 2012- PresentCashier
March 2011- November 2011Puller/ Packer (Various Companies)
October 2007 - January 2010Administrative Assistant
September 2005 - August 2006Officer/Communications
May 2004 - August 2005Parking Attendant
February 2001 - September 2003Packer
Education2013 Associate in Science – Criminal Justice2002 Academic Diploma
Create an Employment Plan
TransportationResidenceShift Availability Criminal Record Past EmploymentEducation
What should you consider first?
Employment Plan -FredIndividual Employment Plan
Last Name First Name MI Date File # 2017005Last Fred N 6/1/2017 Staff
Employment Goal – Select one Goal Area ☐Janitorial/Housekeeping ☐ Manufacturing ☐ Warehouse ☐ Construction ☐ Landscaping ☐Administrative ☒ Food Service ☐ Hospitality Other: Notes: Wants to stay in food service
Strengths☐ Good work history ☒ Driver’s License ☐ Car ☒ Can work all shifts ☒Skills: Construction and Food service☒Education: Diploma☒Other: ServSafe Food Handler Certification
Barriers Criminal History☒ Felony (Explain) CDV, Possession of firearm 2009☒ Misdemeanor(s) (Explain) DUI 2009
Transportation: ☐ No license ☒ License, no car ☒ Bus only ☐ Other:Disability: ☐ No long distance walking or long standing ☐ Can’t lift ☐Other:Work History: ☐ Sporadic ☐ Recent gap ☐ Long gap Limited availability: Can only work ☐ 1st shift ☐ 2nd shift ☐ 3rd shift Other:Other: Will be moving to HUD VASH apartment
Employment Plan - KaylaIndividual Employment Plan
Last Name First Name MI Date File # 2017010Last Kayla B 6/1/2017 Staff
Employment Goal – Select one Goal Area ☐Janitorial/Housekeeping ☐ Manufacturing ☐ Warehouse ☐ Construction ☐ Landscaping ☒Administrative ☐ Food Service ☐ Hospitality Other: Notes: Wants to return to Admin based on childcare
Strengths☐ Good work history ☒ Driver’s License ☐ Car ☐ Can work all shifts ☒Skills: Keyboarding 50 wpm, Microsoft Office☒Education: Diploma and Associate in Science Criminal Justice☒Other: Experience in multiple areas
Barriers Criminal History☐ Felony (Explain) ☐ Misdemeanor(s) (Explain)
Transportation: ☐ No license ☐ Lice.nse, no car ☐ Bus only ☐ Other: Car is not suitable for long distances to work Disability: ☐ No long distance walking or long standing ☐ Can’t lift ☐Other: Work History: ☐ Sporadic ☐ Recent gap ☐ Long gap Limited availability: Can only work ☐ 1st shift ☐ 2nd shift ☐ 3rd shift Other: Must work around child careOther: Will be moving to HUDVASH Apartment
City
Know your area
Where do your clients live? How will they get to work?
What transportation is available?Is it affordable?
What’s near them?Where will they be living?
City with Locations
Where can your client work?
Identify several places your clients can work1.2.3.4.5.
City with Locations and Bus Routes
Bus Schedule – Red Line
Bus Schedule – Green Line
Bus Schedule – Orange Line
Bus Schedule – Blue Line
Bus Schedule – Purple Line
Can they get there?
Evaluate the bus routes, and refine your selections
1.2.3.4.5.
TransportationKnow your public transportation
What types are there? How far will it get you?
Routes? Times?
CostHow long will someone have to work to
afford transportation?
Fallacies
“If I get the job, I can get there”“I will find someone at the job to get rides from”
“I can walk the rest of the way”“I can stay at work until the bus comes”
What was most important? Make your own circle
TransportationExperienceCriminal Record EducationResidenceShift Availability
Take Away • Get map• Mark where the GPDs or shelters are • Circle areas where your veterans work • Highlight transportation routes • Determine if your clients can get to work
on shift times.
We’ve looked at people getting to work.
What’s next?
Wellbeing
Don’t forget
It’s not all about jobs.
Well Being • Every aspect of life influences wellbeing
• Combination of mental, physical, emotional, and social health factors
• Linked to happiness, decreased depression and sustainability
Well Being
• Career
• Nutritional Diet
• Spiritual/ Religious Beliefs
• Hobbies and Leisure
• Sense of Belonging
• Healthy Self-Esteem
Occupational
FinancialEmotional
Spiritual
Mental
Environmental
Proximity To: Grocery Stores
Churches
Community
Banks
Hobbies
Grocery Shopping• How close is the apartment
to a grocery store?• How can they get there?
• Which bus do they catch? • Is there a bus stop close
by?• Will they be crossing busy
intersections or going up hills?
• If walking, how much can they carry?• A plastic grocery bag can
hold up to 17 pounds of groceries
• A gallon of milk weighs 8 pounds
• What apartment are you thinking about moving to?
• Will you be able to walk there?
• Can you physically carry back groceries?
• If not, how many times per week can you get to the store?
• Are you far enough away to take a taxi? Can you afford it?
• What foods do you think you should purchase to last you until you get back?
• Do these foods cost more because they are convenient?
• How often do you think you will purchase fresh fruits and vegetables?
• What do you want to purchase vs. what you think you will purchase? Why?
Think it Through
Get a Map.
Get Going!
Concentric Circles
One circle out of place can cause the loss of
employment or housing.
Questions?Survey