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