WDR Region 2 Labor Market Information Planning for the Future Tonya Lee Alabama Department of...

WDR Region 2WDR Region 2

Labor Market InformationLabor Market InformationPlanning for the FuturePlanning for the Future

Tonya LeeTonya LeeAlabama Department of Industrial Alabama Department of Industrial

RelationsRelationsLabor Market Information DivisionLabor Market Information Division


Industry Information

Local Employment Household Dynamics Program

Partnership between AL Department of Industrial Relations & the US Census Bureau

http://www2.dir.state.al.us/workforcedev/Default.aspx

http://lehd.did.census.gov/led/


323,250324,495

331,296

339,267

343,958

352,689

320,000

325,000

330,000

335,000

340,000

345,000

350,000

355,000

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

Between 2007 qtr 1 & 2008 qtr 1 Region 2 grew close to 4%

While the state barely showed growth at .3%

Largest Drop in Employment from 2007qtr1 to 2008qtr1

Industries Percent Drop in Emp515 Broadcasting (except Internet) -20.79315 Apparel Manufacturing -12.74721 Accommodation -10.68481 Air Transportation -9.09484 Truck Transportation -6.53321 Wood Product Manufacturing -6.34423 Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods -5.30314 Textile Product Mills -4.88325 Chemical Manufacturing -4.59531 Real Estate -4.45


Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services

Food Services & Drinking Places

Administrative & Support Services

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

General Merchandise Stores

Ambulatory Healthcare Services

Computer & Electronic Product Manufacturing

Food Manufacturing

Specialty Trade Contractors

Nursing & Residential Care Facilities

Top 10 Industries2008 qtr 1



Commuting Information

Local Employment Household Dynamics Program

On The Map

Partnership between AL Department of Industrial Relations & the US Census Bureau

http://www2.dir.state.al.us/workforcedev/Default.aspx

http://lehdmap3.did.census.gov/themap3/

About 2.5% of the workers living in Region 2 work in another state.

3% of the people working in Region 2 live in another state.


Just over 13% of the workers living in Region 2 commute out of the region to

work.

Out CommutersOut Commuters

In CommutersIn Commuters

Just over 17% of the people working in Region 2 live outside the region &

commute in to work.

In 2006…In 2006…

4.5% of the people working in Region 2 in Goods Producing industries live in another

state. 3.1% from TN, 2,912


About 11.4% of the workers living in Jackson County work in another state.

About 12.9% of the workers living in Jackson County who work in Trade, Transportation, & Utilities industries work in other states.


Locations of Work for People Living in Jackson County working in Trade, Transportation, & Utilities Industries

Over 4,300 people commute into the city of Huntsville from another state to work, 85% of them from TN.Just over 6,000 people commute between 75 & 100 miles into Huntsville to work.


Residences of People commuting between 75 & 100 miles into Huntsville to work.


Skills

Knowledge

Work Activities

Skills Projections 2016

AL Department of Industrial Relations Labor Market Information

Division

High demand Occupations 2016High demand Occupations 2016Aerospace Engineers

Customer Service Representatives

Computer Hardware Engineers

Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

Welding, Sold., & Brazing Mach. Set., Oper., & Tend.

Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers

Medical and Public Health Social Workers

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

Bill and Account Collectors

Family and General Practitioners

Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers

Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors

Occupational Therapists

Medical and Health Services Managers

Paralegals and Legal Assistants

Architects, Except Landscape and Naval

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics

Surgical Technologists

Team Assemblers

Computer Software Engineers, Applications

Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts

Computer Systems Analysts

Management Analysts

Registered Nurses

Network and Computer Systems Administrators

Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software

Logisticians

Physical Therapists

Personal Financial Advisors

Industrial Engineers

Dental Hygienists

Clergy

Veterinarians

Database Administrators

Medical Assistants

Training and Development Specialists

Technical Writers

Home Health Aides

Dental Assistants


High Demand OccupationsHigh Demand OccupationsSkills in DemandSkills in Demand

Skills DescriptionPercent Change

Avg Annual Openings

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences & paragraphs in work related documents. 19.25 2,340

Active ListeningGiving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, & not interrupting at inappropriate times.

18.95 2,250

Active LearningUnderstanding the implications of new information for both current & future problem-solving & decision-making. 19.14 2,195

Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. 15.03 19

WritingCommunicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience 20.35 2,025

Basic Skills Social Skills Resource Management Skills Systems Skills Technical Skills Complex Problem Solving Skills


Highest Demand OccupationsHighest Demand OccupationsTop Knowledge Requirements in DemandTop Knowledge Requirements in Demand

Knowledge DescriptionAvg Annual Openings

Skills Gap Index

Customer and Personal Service

Knowledge of principles & processes for providing customer & personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, & evaluation of customer satisfaction.

1,795 100.00

English LanguageKnowledge of the structure & content of the English language including the meaning & spelling of words, rules of composition, & grammar.

1,250 96.97

Education and TrainingKnowledge of principles & methods for curriculum & training design, teaching & instruction for individuals & groups, & the measurement of training effects.

1,120 93.94

Computers and Electronics

Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, & computer hardware & software, including applications & programming.

955 90.91

MathematicsKnowledge of arithmat ic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, & their applications. 680 87.88

Business & Management

Manufacturing & Production

Engineering & Technology

Mathematics & Science

Health Services

Education & Training

Arts & Humanities

Law & Public Safety

Communications Transportation


All OccupationsAll Occupations

Skills DescriptionPercent Change

Avg Annual Openings

Judgment and Decision Making

Weighing the relative costs and benefits of a potential action 25.49 1,315

Technology DesignGenerating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs

25.30 1,070

Programming Writing computer programs for various purposes 25.03 315

Systems EvaluationLooking at many indicators of system performance taking into account their accuracy

23.40 1,365

Operations Analysis Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design 22.94 1,895

Basic Skills Social Skills Resource Management Skills Systems Skills Technical Skills Complex Problem Solving Skills


Fastest Growing SkillsFastest Growing Skills

Knowledge DescriptionPercent Change

Avg Annual Openings

Telecommunications Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control and operation of telecommunication systems

39.03 505

Philosophy and TheologyKnowledge of different philosophical systems and religions, including their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs and practices and their impact on human culture

33.64 80

Medicine and Dentistry

Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties, interactions, and preventive health-care measures

30.83 705

Psychology

Knowledge of human behavior & performance; individual differences in ability, personality, & interests; learning & motivation; psychological research methods; & the assessment & treatment of behavioral & affective disorders.

25.33 1,330

Therapy and CounselingKnowledge of principles, methods, & procedures for diagnosis, treatment, & rehabilitation of physical & mental dysfunctions, & for career counseling & guidance.

25.02 415

Business & Management

Manufacturing & Production

Engineering & Technology

Mathematics & Science

Health Services

Education & Training

Arts & Humanities

Law & Public Safety

Communications Transportation


All OccupationsAll Occupations

Fastest Growing Knowledge RequirementsFastest Growing Knowledge Requirements

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Business Employment Dynamics Quarterly Business Employment Dynamics Quarterly ReportsReports

Opening & Closing EstablishmentsOpening & Closing EstablishmentsExpanding & Contracting EstablishmentsExpanding & Contracting Establishments

Industry Cluster MapsIndustry Cluster Maps President’s High Growth Initiative Industry ClustersPresident’s High Growth Initiative Industry Clusters

Older Worker ReportOlder Worker Report 2004 Report developed by the US Census Bureau2004 Report developed by the US Census Bureau

2007 report updated by AL DIR, LMI Division2007 report updated by AL DIR, LMI Division

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Industry Sector ReportsIndustry Sector ReportsAll Major Industry SectorsAll Major Industry Sectors

Skills Projections 2016Skills Projections 2016 Skills, Knowledge, Work Activities & MoreSkills, Knowledge, Work Activities & More

Commuting Pattern ReportsCommuting Pattern Reports Updated 2006 Data & more Industry Specific, Age, Updated 2006 Data & more Industry Specific, Age,

& Earnings Commuting Information& Earnings Commuting Information

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Job Vacancy & Green Jobs SurveyJob Vacancy & Green Jobs SurveyFor State & by Workforce Development RegionFor State & by Workforce Development Region

LMI ContactsLMI Contacts

Tonya LeeTonya LeeStatistician SupervisorStatistician Supervisor

[email protected]@dir.alabama.gov

Tammy JenkinsTammy Jenkins334-242-8874334-242-8874

[email protected]@dir.alabama.gov

Greta WilliamsGreta Williams 334-242-8861334-242-8861

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