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Working Texas Style:Do You Have The Skills

To Pay The Bills

Texas Transitions Conference

Austin, TX February 2013

Mick NormingtonData compiled by the U.S. Census Bureau &Texas Workforce CommissionLabor Market & Career [email protected]

www.lmci.state.tx.us/

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Key Questions for Today1) What if your economy has many layers (more than

what you see outside our windshield)?

2) What if different kinds of companies are growing jobs than we previously thought?

3) What if companies care more about skills than degrees or certificates?

4) What if the impact of education on workers is shifting?

5) What if anybody can succeed in America and in Texas?

2006 2008 2010 Projected 2020

10,083,700 10,572,590 10,294,110

12,517,140

People Working at a Job in Texas

Source: Texas Workforce Commission and TWC industry & occupational projections

Texas Employment - Growth by Industry Sector Industry growth projections - 2010-2020

Health Care & Social Assistance

Educational Services

Natural Resources & Mining

Leisure & Hospitality

Professional & Business Services

Government

Construction

Other Services

Finance Activities

Utilities

Transportation & Warehousing

Retail Trade

Wholesale Trade

Manufacturing

Information

33%31%

30%26%

24%18%18%

17%17%

16%16%

15%13%

10%9% Source: TWC industry & occupational projections

Fastest Growing Industries in Texas Industry growth projections - 2010-2020

Home Health Care Services

Support Activities for Mining

Commercial Equip Leasing

Offices of Other Practitioners

Outpatient Care Centers

Medical Laboratories

Management Consulting Services

Individual & Family Services

Other Information Services

Motor Vehicle Body & Trailer Mfg

49%

43%

42%

41%

38%

37%

37%

36%

35%

35%

Fastest Growing Occupations in Texas Occupational growth projections - 2010-2020

Average Annual Wage 2011

$62,373

$45,673

$19,919

$17,636

$43,045

$52,280

$69,016

$32,943

$29,607

$37,055

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

Derrick Operators

Home Health Aides

Personal Care Aides

Service Unit Operators

Special Education Teachers

Rotary Drill Operators

Roustabouts

Medical Secretaries

Extraction Worker Helpers

52%

51%

50%

49%

48%

45%

44%

44%

43%

43%

Annual Average Wage 2011

$18,188

$51,847

$17,636

$24,165

$67,581

$19,069

$28,671

$19,155

$19,919

$30,387

Texas Occupations Adding the Most Jobs Occupational growth projections - 2010-2020

Food Preparation Workers

Elementary School Teachers

Personal Care Aides

Retail Salepersons

Registered Nurses

Waiters & Waitresses

General Office Clerks

Cashiers

Home Health Aides

Customer Service Representatives

78,990

67,770

66,150

62,560

61,170

53,740

52,070

42,220

41,550

40,150

Texas Jobs with Most Annual Average OpeningsOccupational growth projections - 2010-2020

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Annual Average Wage 2011

$24,165

$19,155

$19,069

$18,188

$51,847

$28,671

$30,387

$67,581

$19,052

$24,316

Retail Salespersons

Cashiers

Waiters & Waitresses

Fast Food Preparation Workers

Elementery School Teachers

General Office Clerks

Customer Service Representatives

Registered Nurses

Childcare Workers

Laborers & Material Movers

17,140

15,585

14,905

14,695

10,430

9,855

9,720

9,460

8,415

8,025

Growth Replacement needs Series3

Median Annual Wage 2011

$82,975

$61,645

$64,590

$51,385

$38,050

$55,925

$34,040

$23,970

Texas Employment by Typical Education Level - 2010

Doctoral or professional degree

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Postsecondary non-degree award

Some college, no degree

High school diploma or equivalent

Less than high school

243,340

167,350

1,714,730

634,920

501,270

64,190

5,004,250

3,084,910

Source: U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. Department of Labor Current Population Survey, 2011

Help Wanted Job Listings for TexasJob Type Openings Preferred training/education

1. Registered Nurse h 30,420 Associate’s degree

2. Retail Salesperson h 20,024 Short On The Job training

3. Truck Driver (heavy/tractor trailer) h 19,027 Short On The Job training

4. Manager of Retail Workers h 17,947 Related Work Experience

5. Computer Systems Analyst h 14,794 Bachelor’s degree

6. Customer Service Rep 13,956 Moderate On Job Training

7. Computer Support Specialist h 12,048 Associate’s degree

8. Web Developer h 11,752 Associate’s degree

9. Manager of Food Prep Workers h 11,167 Related Work Experience

10. Accountant h 10,372 Bachelor’s degree

11. Network/Computer Systems Admin h 9,592 Bachelor’s degree

12. Secretary/Admin Assistant 9,492 Moderate On Job TrainingSource: Wanted Analytics for 90 day period from Dec. 14, 2012NOTE: Arrows indicate occupation with greater or less than 5% change in last year

Help Wanted Job Listings for Texas (continued)Job Type Openings Preferred training/education

13. Manager of Office/Admin Staff h8,917 Related Work Experience14. Sales Rep (wholesale/manufacturing) 8,759 Related Work Experience15. Computer Software Engineer h8,298 Bachelor’s degree16. Industrial Engineer h8,089 Bachelor’s degree17. Medical/Health Services Manager h8,000 Bachelor’s degree18. Sales Manager h7,729 Bachelor’s degree19. Maintenance / Repair Worker h6,978 Moderate On Job Training20. Marketing Manager 6,751 Bachelor’s degree21. Sales Rep (services) 6,389 Related Work Experience22. Management Analyst 6,648 Bachelor’s degree23. Manager of Production Workers h 6,278 Related Work Experience24. Bookkeeper / Audit Clerk h5,792 Moderate On Job Training25. Physical Therapist i5,695 Master’s degree

Source: Wanted Analytics for 90 day period from Dec. 14, 2012

Help Wanted Job Listings for Texas (continued)Job Type Openings Preferred training/education

26. Manager of Financial Services Staff h5,482 Bachelor’s degree27. Sales Rep (technical/scientific) h5,377 Related Work Experience28. Occupational Therapist h5,364 Master’s degree29. Computer Programmer h5,331 Bachelor’s degree30. Manager of Non-sales Retail Staff h5,219 Related Work Experience32. Information Tech Project Manager h5,146 Associate’s degree33. Sales Rep (financial services) h6,978 Bachelor’s degree34. Insurance Sales Agent i 5,078 Post-secondary training35. Office Clerk 4,941 Short Term On Job Training36. Teller h 4,921 Short Term On Job Training37. Manager of Mechanics, Installers, Repairers h 4,471 Related Work Experience

38. Truck Driver (light truck) h 4,426 Short Term On Job Training


Where The Job Postings Are Located?Metro Area Postings Metro Area Postings

Dallas-Fort Worth 216,227 Odessa 7,391Houston-Sugar Land 173,691 Beaumont-Port Arthur 6,850Austin-Round Rock 69,241 Amarillo 6,730San Antonio 65,401 College Station 6,006

El Paso 16,367 Brownsville 4,448

Corpus Christi 12,968 Abilene 4,435

McAllen-Edinburg 9,496 Laredo 4,147

Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood 9,484 Longview 3,846

Lubbock 9,298 San Angelo 3,345

Midland 8,579 Wichita Falls 3,029

Tyler 8,323 Victoria 2,946

Waco 7,642 Texarkana 2,758

Based on Job Postings listed online for previous 90 days as Dec. 14, 2012, compiled by Wanted Analytics and the Conference Board for TWC

Help Wanted Job Listings Austin metro areaJob Type Openings Preferred training/education1. Registered Nurse h 2,294 Associate’s degree2. Computer Software Engineer h 2,227 Bachelor’s degree3. Web Developer h 2,179 Associate’s degree4. Retail Salesperson h 1,952 Short Term On The Job training5. Computer Support Specialist h 1,596 Associate’s degree6. Customer Service Representative 1,580 Moderate On Job Training7. Computer Network Administrator h 1,541 Bachelor’s degree8. Computer Systems Analyst 1,522 Bachelor’s degree9. Manager of Retail Sales Workers h 1,502 Related Work Experience10. Manager of Food Prep Workers h 1,166 Related Work Experience11. Truck Driver (heavy/tractor trailer) h 1,086 Short Term On The Job training12. Marketing Manager i 1,028 Bachelor’s degree13. Secretary / Administrative Assistant 1,017 Moderate On Job Training14. Computer Programmer h 916 Bachelor’s degree

Source: Wanted Analytics for 90 day period from Dec. 14, 2012NOTE: Arrows indicate occupation with greater or less than 5% change in last year

Help Wanted Job Listings Austin metro (cont.)Job Type Openings Preferred training/education15. Supervisor Office Support Workers h 899 Related Work Experience16. Software Quality Assurance Tester 851 Bachelor’s degree17. Sales Rep (wholesale/manufactured) 779 Related Work Experience18. Sales Manager h 770 Bachelor’s degree19. Sales Rep (services) 758 Related Work Experience20. Accountant h 721 Bachelor’s degree21. Management Analyst 719 Bachelor’s degree22. Computer Systems Architect h 660 Bachelor’s degree23. Database Administrator h 641 Bachelor’s degree24. Information Technology Project Manager 624 Associate’s degree25. Medical/Health Services Manager h 601 Bachelor’s degree26. Medical Secretary h 563 Moderate On Job training27. Maintenance / Repair Worker h 550 Moderate On Job Training28. Sales Rep (technical/scientific) h 550 Related Work Experience


Help Wanted Job Listings Houston metroJob Type Openings Preferred training/education1. Registered Nurse h 7,494 Associate’s degree2. Retail Salesperson h 4,867 Short Term On The Job training3. Manager of Retail Sales Workers h 4,547 Related Work Experience4. Computer Systems Analyst h 4,483 Bachelor’s degree5. Industrial Engineer h 4,345 Bachelor’s degree6. Accountant h 3,883 Bachelor’s degree7. Truck Driver (heavy/tractor trailer) h 3,135 Short Term On The Job training8. Customer Service Representative h 2,744 Moderate On Job Training9. Manager of Food Prep Workers h 2,634 Related Work Experience10. Computer Support Specialist h 2,714 Associate’s degree11. Secretary / Administrative Assistant 2,692 Moderate On Job Training12. Web Developer h 2,631 Associate’s degree13. Mechanical Engineer h 2,558 Bachelor’s degree14. Sales Manager h 2,445 Bachelor’s degree

Source: Wanted Analytics for 90 day period from Dec. 4, 2012NOTE: Arrows indicate occupation with greater or less than 5% change in last year

Help Wanted Job Listings Houston metro (cont.)Job Type Openings Preferred training/education15. Sales Rep (wholesale/manufactured) h 2,311 Related Work Experience16. Manager of Office / Admin Staff h 2,306 Related Work Experience17. Management Analyst 2,210 Bachelor’s degree18. Manager of Production Workers h 2,013 Bachelor’s degree19. Marketing Manager h 1,844 Bachelor’s degree20. Manager of Operations Workers 1,725 Bachelor’s degree21. Petroleum Engineer h 1,701 Bachelor’s degree22. Computer Network Administrator 1,671 Bachelor’s degree23. Civil Engineer h 1,670 Bachelor’s degree24. Teller h 1,667 Short Term On Job Training25. Manager of Financial Services Workers h 1,618 Bachelor’s degree26. Computer Software Engineer 1,600 Bachelor’s degree27. Maintenance / Repair Worker h 1,582 Moderate On Job Training28. Sales Rep (technical/scientific) h 1,578 Related Work Experience


Help Wanted Job Listings Houston metro (cont.)Job Type Openings Preferred training/education29. Sales Rep (services) 1,572 Related Work Experience

30. Medical / Health Services Manager h 1,552 Bachelor’s degree31. Bookkeeper / Audit Clerk h 1,548 Moderate On Job Training32. Information Tech Project Manager h 1,543 Associate’s degree

33. Manager of Non-retail Sales Workers h 1,530 Related Work Experience

34. Computer Programmer h 1,398 Bachelor’s degree

35. Engineering Manager h 1,348 Bachelor’s degree

36. Sales Agent (financial services) h 1,265 Bachelor’s degree

37. Electrical Engineer h 1,258 Bachelor’s degree

38. Office Clerk 1,123 Short Term On Job Training

39. Manager of Mechanics/Repairers h 1,113 Related Work Experience

40. Security Guard h 1,046 Short Term On Job Training

41. Insurance Sales Agent i1,025 Post-secondary training

42. Medical Secretary h 995 Long Term On Job Training

43. Loan Officer h 991 Moderate On Job Training

Math = Money

The more math you take the more money you can make.

Top Help Wanted Listings Corpus Christi

Job Type Openings Needed training/education

1. Registered Nurse h 653 Associate’s degree

2. Truck Driver (heavy/tractor trailer) 609 Short Term On Job training

3. Retail Sales Worker h 446 Short Term On Job training

4. Manager of Retail Sales Workers h 329 Related Work Experience

5. Maintenance/Repair Worker h 290 Moderate On Job Training

6. Customer Service Representative i 253 Moderate On Job training

7. Manager of Food Service Workers h 228 Related Work Experience

8. Medical/Health Services Manager h 210 Bachelor’s degree

9. Sales Rep (wholesale,manufacturing) i 209 Related Work Experience

10. Manager of Mechanics/Installers/Repairers h 175 Related Work Experience

11. Occupational Therapist h 173 Master’s degreeSource: Wanted Analytics for 90 day period from Dec. 4, 2012h or i = growth or shrinkage 5% in last 12 months

Top Help Wanted Listings Corpus ChristiJob Type Openings Needed training/education

12. Physical Therapist 162 Master’s degree

13. Secretary/Admin Assistant 162 Moderate On Job training

14. Truck Driver (light truck) h 152 Short Term On Job training

15. Security Guard h 146 Short Term On Job training

16. Computer Support Specialist h 144 Associate’s degree

17. Insurance Sales Agent i 137 Post secondary training

18. Supervisor Office Support Workers h 135 Related Work Experience19. Maid / Housekeeper h 122 Short Term On Job training20. Waitress / Waiter h 122 Short Term On Job training21. Office Clerk h 121 Short Term On Job training22. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse h 116 Post-Secondary training

23. Manager of Production Workers 113 Related Work Experience

24. Welder / Cutter / Fitter 108 Post-Secondary training

Source: Wanted Analytics for 90 day period from Dec. 4, 2012h or i = growth or shrinkage 5% in last 12 months

Top Help Wanted Listings El PasoJob Type Openings Needed training/education

1. Registered Nurse h 2,137 Associate’s degree2. Truck Driver (heavy/tractor trailer) h 736 Short Term On Job training

3. Retail Sales Worker h 543 Short Term On Job training

4. Customer Service Representative i 428 Moderate On Job training

5. Manager of Retail Sales Workers h 373 Related Work Experience

6. Office Clerk 304 Short Term On Job training

7. Secretary/Admin Assistant i 301 Moderate On Job training

8. Computer Support Specialist h 279 Associate’s degree9. Manager of Food Service Workers h 270 Related Work Experience10. Medical Secretary h 246 Long Term On Job training

11. Receptionist / Information Clerk i 230 Short Term On Job training

12. Supervisor Office Support Workers h 228 Related Work ExperienceSource: Wanted Analytics for 90 day period from Dec. 4, 2012h or i = growth or shrinkage 5% in last 12 months

Top Help Wanted Listings El Paso

Job Type Openings Needed training/education

13. Sales Rep (wholesale,manufacturing) i 211 Related Work Experience

14. Nursing Aide / Orderly h 202 Post secondary training

15. Insurance Sales Agent i 182 Post secondary training

16. Physical Therapist 181 Master’s degree

17. Medical/Health Services Manager i 174 Bachelor’s degree18. Maintenance/Repair Worker h 133 Moderate On Job Training19. Mental Health/Substance Abuse Social Worker h 133 Master’s degree

20. Waitress/Waiter 122 Short Term On Job training

21. Medical Assistant 121 Moderate On Job training

22. Bookkeeper/Audit Clerk 120 Moderate On Job training

23 Industrial Engineer h 112 Bachelor’s degree

24. Security Guard 108 Short Term On Job TrainingSource: Wanted Analytics for 90 day period from Dec. 4, 2012h or i = growth or shrinkage 5% in last 12 months

Education Requirement 2011 WIT Job Applicants

HWOL 2011 Postings

Doctoral Degree 0.6% .8%

Professional Degree 0.3% 1.6%

Master’s Degree 0.9% 3.6%

Bachelor’s + Work Experience 3.4% 7.8%

Bachelor’s Degree 8.5% 22.7%

Associate’s Degree 2.0% 10.0%

Post-secondary Vocational 4.0% 9.3%

Job related work experience 5.4% 9.2%

Long-term On The Job training 6.2% 4.4%

Medium-term On The Job training 22.4% 15.4%

Short-term On The Job training 46.3% 15.3%Source: Help Wanted On Line listings for Texas and Texas Workforce Commission

Education Mismatch: Texas Unemployed vs. Job Postings

84%

47%

“I don’t know if we’re going to take existing jobs and expand their duties or if we’ll create new jobs, but it’s going to change our workforce. In the past, if you had a high school education and could learn some technical skills, that was enough to work for us. But now we want an Associate’s degree or equivalent military experience – and that will be the minimum hiring requirement starting this year.”

Larry Fuller, director of human resourcesCenterPoint Energy, Houston, Texasinterviewed Feb. 5, 2010, for Working Texas Style book

“A lot of students make the mistake of not making mistakes.Or they don’t take hard classes, that’s a mistake. Get out there and learn. You’ll probably make mistakes along the way. Find what you love.”

Michael DellCEO of Dell Inc. in Round Rockinterviewed August 12, 2010, for Working Texas Style book

Technical skills = Money

Skills are your meal ticket.The more specialized, high-demand tasks you can perform the more money you can make.

Source: Survey-Weighted Quantiles from American Community Survey 2006-2010 5-year Texas Sample (In Labor Force)

Earnings by Educational Attainment – Texas

Education Level Unemployment rate United States

Americans with a bachelor’s degree 4.1%

Americans with two years of college 6.6%

Americans with ahigh school diploma 8.8%

Americans with less than a high school diploma 12.0%

Unemployment rate by educational attainment

Source: U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. Department of Labor, summer 2012 Current Population Survey

Popular 2011 Texas Bachelor’s Majors Grads AnnualEarnings

1. Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies 8,810 $30,111 i 2. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Management 6,911 $41,217 h 3. Bachelor’s degree in Psychology 6,053 $21,800 i 4. Bachelor’s degree in Registered Nursing 5,590 $56,921 h 5. Bachelor’s degree in Biology 4,496 $21,813 h 6. Bachelor’s degree in Health, Fitness, Physical Education 3,719 $22,752 i 7. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting 3,272 $35,357 h 8. Bachelor’s degree in Finance 2,915 $37,868 h 9. Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and Corrections 2,864 $25,624 i 10. Bachelor’s degree in Marketing 2,677 $32,079 h 11. Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts/General Studies/Humanities 2,615 $33,922 h 12. Bachelor’s degree in English 2,309 $23,049 i 13. Bachelor’s degree in History 2,278 $23,568 i 14. Bachelor’s degree in Political Science / Government 2,065 $25,270 i 15. Bachelor’s degree in Communication / Media Studies 1,900 $24,666 i 16. Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations / Advertising 1,728 $28,274 h 17. Bachelor’s degree in General Business 1,605 $34,657 h 18. Bachelor’s degree in Sociology 1,562 $24,326 i 19. Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts / Studio Arts 1,433 $21,024 i 20. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering 1,285 $57,200 h

2011 graduate seed records were tallied by THECB

Popular 2011 Texas Associate’s Majors Grads AnnualEarnings

1. Associate’s degree in Arts & Sciences 20,417 $21,952 i 2. Associate’s degree in Registered Nursing 5,822 $49,161 i 3. Associate’s degree in Education & Professional Development 1,934 $14,734 i 4. Associate’s degree Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment 1,741 $34,949 i 5. Associate’s degree in General Business / Commerce 1,688 $27,161 i 6. Associate’s degree in Business Administration / Management 1,583 $28,332 i 7. Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice and Corrections 1,546 $24,787 i 8. Associate’s degree in Allied Health and Medical Assisting 1,199 $35,057 i 9. Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts 1,010 $19,812 i 10. Associate’s degree in Drafting / Design Engineering 1,006 $30,606 h 11. Associate’s degree in Computer Systems Networking 876 $30,386 h 12. Associate’s degree in Legal Support Services 684 $27,313 i 13. Associate’s degree in Biology 651 $17,264 h 14. Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technologies 580 $36,310 h 15. Associate’s degree in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair 574 $29,498 h 16. Associate’s degree Electromechanical/Instrumentation Technologies 541 $44,969 i 17. Associate’s degree in Psychology 518 $16,344 i 18. Associate’s degree in Design and Applied Arts 517 $19,579 h 19. Associate’s degree in Physical Science Technology 474 $52,723 h 20. Associate’s degree in Accounting 471 $29,831 h


Profitable 2011 Texas Bachelor’s Majors Grads AnnualEarnings

1. Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering 315 $84,298 2. Bachelor’s degree in Marine Transportation 36 $70,454 3. Bachelor’s degree in Insurance 28 $67,407 4. Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering 402 $67,303 5. Bachelor’s degree in Ocean Engineering 63 $61,213 6. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering 1,285 $57,200 7. Bachelor’s degree in Registered Nursing 5,590 $56,921 8. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology 116 $54,165 9. Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering 266 $52,468 10. Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Electronics Engineering 991 $51,796 11. Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Production Technologies 239 $51,645 12. Bachelor’s degree Sales/Merchandising/Marketing Operations 253 $51,342 13. Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technologies 165 $50,596 14. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Science 29 $49,042 15. Bachelor’s degree in General Engineering 41 $48,614 16. Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering Technologies 32 $48,236 17. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering 227 $48,017 18. Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering Technologies 344 $47,381 19. Bachelor’s degree Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment 337 $47,330 20. Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering 734 $47,256


Profitable 2011 Texas Associate’s Majors Grads AnnualEarnings

1. Associate’s degree in Fire Protection 177 $61,279 2. Associate’s degree in Physical Science Technologies 474 $52,723 3. Associate’s degree in Quality Control & Safety Technologies 152 $50,870 4. Associate’s degree in Registered Nursing 5,822 $49,161 5. Associate’s degree in Electrical & Power Transmission 32 $48,693 6. Associate’s degree in Mining & Petroleum Technologies 32 $45,645 7. Associate’s degree Electromechanical Instrumentation Maintenance 541 $44,969 8. Associate’s degree in Electrical Maintenance & Repair 71 $43,046 9. Associate’s degree in Industrial Production 119 $41,700 10. Associate’s degree in Precision Metal Working 176 $41,674 11. Associate’s degree in Geography & Cartography 35 $37,877 12. Associate’s degree Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies 26 $37,148 13. Associate’s degree in Dental Support Services 319 $37,143 14. Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technologies 580 $36,310 15. Associate’s degree in Allied Health & Medical Assistance 1,199 $35,057 16. Associate’s degree Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment 1,741 $34,949 17. Associate’s degree Computer/Information Tech Administration 272 $34,665 18. Associate’s degree in Air Transportation 50 $34,206 19. Associate’s degree in Construction Engineering Technologies 40 $33,755 20. Associate’s degree in Environmental Control Technologies 85 $32,623


Math = Money

The more math you take the more money you can make.

“Years ago we hired people from the neck down. We wanted strong backs. Now we hire people from the neck up. Only a few years ago we hired people and gave them a shovel and a pipe wrench and told them these were the tools that would make them successful. Now we hire people and give them a volt meter and a computer and tell them these are the tools that will make them successful. It’s a different industry now.”

Greg Yoxsimer, human resources partner,Chevron Oil & Gas, Midland, TexasInterviewed Sept. 23, 2009, for Working Texas Style book

Key Trends for Texas employers are seeing• 4 Generations at same job place

• Baby Boomers may never retire yet most Texas workers over 50 in:

• Oil• Natural gas• Nuclear• Utilities• State government

• Generation X workers dominating • More Hispanic-American, more Asian-American, more college degreed, more women

• Skill mismatch as employers are segmenting the tasks of jobs in order to shift away some tasks and blending other tasks to create new jobs

• Concern about worker obesity costs

“This is the topic companies in Texas are talking about. Knowledge transfer is about getting people in an organization who know how things really get done and getting them together to simply talk about that with younger workers. It sounds simple, but it’s hard to do in most organizations. You’re paid to complete a task, not to communicate habits to co-workers. ”

Wendy Boswell, management professor and directorof the Center for Human Resource Management atTexas A&M Universityinterviewed Dec. 8, 2009, for Working Texas Style book

The Argument for SkillsJobs Titles That Didn’t Exist

Over MajorsJust 5 Years Ago

Job Type Job Type

1. App Developer 11. Content Developer/Manager

2. Market Researcher Data Miner 12. Product Blogger

3. Educational Admissions Consultant 13. Disaster Recovery IT Manager

4. User Experience Designer 14. Cyborg Anthropologist

5. Social Media Manager 15. Interior Redesigner

6. Chief Listening Officer 16. Chief Sustainability Officer

7. Cloud Computing Operations Manager 17. Energy Manager

8. Elder Care Services Consultant 18. Senior Citizen Move Manager

9. Search Engine Optimization Manager 19. Patient Advocate

10. Millennial Generation Consultant 20. Online Reputation ManagerSource: Forbes magazine and Monster.com

“We need to ask people three questions.What do you like? What are you good at?And how are you going to add value in the economy?”

- Rick Stephens, senior vice president of human resources and administration at The Boeing Corp. in interview for new publication

http://autocoder.lmci.state.tx.us:8080/jc/onetmatch

AutoCoderPlace for people to get detailed information on the required skills and education for different occupations along with wages(even takes Spanish words)

Career interests of Texas students-20111. Sports Athlete 13. Police Officer*2. Doctor* 14. Artist3. Lawyer* 15. Detective4. Veterinarian 16. Fashion Designer5. Teacher* 17. Pediatrician6. Forensic Science Tech 18. Chef7. Actor 19. Truck Driver8. Registered Nurse 20. Hairdresser/Cosmetologist9. Musician/Singer 21. Computer Programmer10. Auto Mechanic 22. Physical Therapist11. Architect 23. Photographer12. Graphic Designer 24. Sports Coach/Scout/Agent* Top dream jobs for Third Graders From 3,561 Texas students contacting LMCI in 2011

The suggested starting point for many LMCI software products is www.lmci.state.tx.us

http://www.texasrealitycheck.com/There really are three places to start with in Texas Reality Check. The 1st area allows you to total up living expenses and see what kind of salary you would need to support yourself.

The first step, because of variable cost of living locations, is to choose a city; for example Houston.

Usually the most expensive budgetary item is housing, in this case $772 for a one bedroom apartment in Houston.

Living expenses in different Texas metro areas

Choose an occupational cluster to see pay

Projections for which jobs will grow you in your community“Occupational Projections” at www.tracer2.com at The Future

http://www.tracer2.com/

9 stages of hiring(aka The Employer Hiring Progression)

1. Work existing workers longer hours

2. Move part-timers to full-time work

3. Employ temporary workers

4. Use contract workers for fixed time or projects

5. Reconsider work/hiring locations based on regional growth & cost outlook (Shift work other locations, cheaper/more efficient)

6. Outsource non-core business functions

7. Form strategic partnerships to boost sales but limit labor liability

8. Take advantage of H1B and L1 visas for foreign workers

9. Add a full-time domestic employee (1 FTE)

Texas employers say they want…1. Good communications skills Explain who you are? Explain what do you do (to co-worker or customer)? Explain what you need (from a co-worker or customer)? Ability to listen to instructions?

2. Critical thinking skills (if you are explained a sequence of events then can you determine what will probably happen next, can you understand new ideas)

3. Technical knowledge (Excel critical, degrees needed for half of job openings)

4. Can-do attitude / pleasant attitude (workers who can focus and are “engaged” in their work)

5. Can you work with people who are of a different age, race, gender and education level than you? Are you friendly with others? Are you efficient with others? Are you demonstrating you listen to others? Are you?

WillWorkplace Basic Skills

Skills Distill

WillWorkplace Basic

Skills Communication skills

Getting along with othersCritical thinking

Show up on time & Focus

Skills Distill

“There’s not one specific thing or skill people have to have to work for us. But I can tell you why we fire people: soft skills. We hire for hard skills. We fire for soft skills. The ability to interact and communicate with others or behave ethically and take responsibility for things tends to be where people tend to break down.”

- Rick Stephens, senior vice president of human resources and administration at The Boeing Corp. in interview for new publication

WillWorkplace Basic




Skills Strong Academics

High School diploma Post secondary schooling

Technical skills

Distill

“We struggle at the company finding the skills we need…An unskilled workforce is not just a San Antonio problem. It's not just a Texas problem. It's a national problem.”

- Mary Batch, assistant manager of human resources, training & development for Toyota Motor Manufacturing in San Antonio, Texas, in interview for new publication

WillWorkplace Basic




Skills High School diploma

Post secondary schoolingTechnical skills

Distill On the Job Training Informal learning

Continuing education

“Being able to work in teams is critical. Our operations don’t work unless people work together.”

- Joel Gray, vice president of human resources for BASF

WillDrive or self motivatedFlexibility to take a job:

At a lower levelFor a lesser wage

In a different regionNavigate a Career Lattice

Workplace Basic Skills

Communication skills Getting along with others

Critical thinkingShow up on time & Focus

Skills Strong Academics


Technical skills



“Don't limit yourself. Many people limit themselves to what they think they can do. You can go as far as your mind lets you. What you believe, remember, you can achieve.”

- Mary Kay Ash, founder and former CEO of Mary Kay cosmetics company

Skills Strong academics


Technical skills



Workplace Basic Skills

Communication skills Getting along with others

Critical thinking Show up on time & Focus

WillDrive or self motivatedFlexibility to take a job:

At a lower levelFor a lesser wage

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Education shift in U.S. labor marketDr. Anthony Carnevale analysis

YearLess than

high schoolHigh school

diploma

Some college

(no degree)Associate's

degreeBachelor's

degreeMaster'sor better

1992 10% 34% 19% 8% 19% 10%

2010 11% 30% 17% 10% 21% 11%

2020 12% 23% 18% 12% 24% 11%

Source: Analysis of employment data from U.S. Census Bureau’s Current Population Survey for new report “Career and Technical Education: Five Ways that Pay” from the Georgetown University Public Policy Institute

Texas Occupational DistributionEducational AttainmentRequiredfor Occupation

Texas2008

First Professional Degree 1.0%

Doctoral Degree 1.1%

Master’s Degree 1.5%

Bachelor’s Plus Experience 3.9%

Bachelor’s Degree 12.7%

Associate’s Degree 3.7%

Post-secondary Vocational Certificate 6.0%

Related Occupational Experience 9.6%

Long Term On The Job Training 8.3%

Medium Term On The Job Training 16.4%

Short Term On The Job Training 35.6%

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