Restoring the Economy by
Building
America’s Workforce
Dr. Tony Zeiss
I.
What Drives the Economy?
II.
Economic Recovery
III. Workforce Trends
IV. A Call for Action
Wake Up Call
# 1 Threat To The Economy
Lack of
Skilled & Productive Workers
Alan Greenspan
# 1 Threat To Your State
(Your Community)
Lack of
Skilled & Productive Workers
“America is facing the greatest
labor & skills shortage
in its history!”
Hard Facts
 10 million worker shortage in 2011.
- U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
 A crisis in finding skilled labor.
- National Association of Manufactures;
Senator Tom Harken
 Health care providers & public schools are
desperate for skilled labor~
-Get’em While They’re Hot
Dr. Tony Zeiss
Hard Facts
Baby boomers are retiring.
Succeeding generations are smaller.
Low skilled jobs are becoming obsolete or moving
offshore.
Higher skilled jobs are replacing lower skilled jobs.
America’s talent pool is decreasing; China’s & India’s
are increasing.
Evolving leadership gap.~
Education Required
Projected Growth in Supply and Demand of Workers With Some
Postsecondary Education, 1998 to 2028
.
Jobs requiring some postsecondary experience
Workers with some postsecondary experience
150,000
140,000
130,000
Thousands
120,000
110,000
100,000
90,000
80,000
70,000
60,000
1998
2008
2018
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau and National Alliance of Business
2028
Hard Facts
U. S. is losing manufacturing jobs.
80% of creativity & innovation.
We must continue to be creative & innovative.
Jobs of the Future require higher skills &
knowledge.
40% to 60% of jobs in 2015 don’t exist~
Good News
Those organizations that prepare for the labor
& skill shortage will do well!
Providing a reliable supply chain of skilled
workers is critical (and can be done).
Most workers are prepared by community &
technical colleges.
Good News
Most outsourced corporate education is
provided by community colleges.
Community Colleges are driving much of the
economy (A great source of skilled employees;
very responsive).~
Our Challenge
Meeting Citizen and
Employer Needs
of the
21st Century
The Happy Plumber
I. What Drives the Economy?
People and their Ability to Produce!
Economic Powers
Will Be Those Who…
Compete well.
Produce well.
Use info & info networks well.
Educate well.
Produce skilled workers.~
Colleges Now Serve…
 Emerging Workers
 Existing Workers
 Entrepreneurial Workers
 Transitional Workers
 Avocational Workers~
The Value of LifelongTraining
KNOWLEDGE =
KEY STRATEGIC RESOURCE
LEARNING =
KEY STRATEGIC ACTIVITY
The Value of Lifelong Training
40 – 60% of the jobs in 2015
haven’t been invented yet.
Job Requirements in 2005
25%
BS OR HIGHER
70%
1 OR 2 YEARS
5%
HIGH SCHOOL OR BELOW
SOURCE: US DEPT. OF LABOR
Note:
83% of Associate Degree holders
have same or higher earnings
as Four Year Degree holders.
-Other Ways to Win
Gray & Herr
II. Economic Recovery
Job Attraction
Job Expansion
Job Creation
Job Retention
All Depend upon Skilled Workers
101M Adult Learners in U.S.
33.5M Degrees of All Kinds
4.4M
Basic Skills
45.6M Occupational Skills
45.6M Personal Enrichment~
Source: NCES, Condition of Ed., 2000
Training and Re-Training
Stimulates
Job Growth and Economic Recovery
III. Workforce Trends
6%+ Unemployment
Availability of low-skilled workers is rising.
Need for low-skilled workers is decreasing.
Need for professional workers is increasing.
Need for technical skilled workers is increasing.
Cross training is standard ~
Key Employee Group Needs
Health professionals – 25% Growth, 2016
Teachers
Professional & Business Services – Employment
Services
Managers in all fields
IT professionals with specific certifications: Desktop
Publishing, JAVA, Cisco, Database Mgt., Security
Certifications~
10 Best Jobs Requiring
Two-Year Degrees
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Computer Specialist
Dental Hygienists
Fashion Designers
Registered Nurses
Environmental Engineering Technicians
Radiologic Technologists & Technicians
Industrial Engineering Technicians
Paralegals & Legal Assistants
Occupational Therapists Assistants
Computer Support Specialists
Source: Careerbuilder.com
High Growth Occupations
Source: DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics 2008
Occupations with a Decrease
in Employment
Source: DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics 2008
National Trends
Employers care about performance.
Degrees are less revered.
Professional Certification desired.
Public education isn’t responsive or
very accountable.~
Employer Concerns
 Curriculum - life skills, workplace skills.
 Nine of 10 mfg. companies cannot find
skilled workers.
 Shortage of workers in health care, education, &
professional services.
 50 – 60% of workers have basic skills needs.~
Student Concerns
 From Candidates to Consumers
 Responsive Educational Services
with Relevance (Certifications)
 Convenience and Comprehensive
 Encouragement~
IV. A Call For Action
Community Colleges Are Uniquely Suited
Accessible
Affordable
Customer focused
Market sensitive
Accountable~
Old Sam
Why People Attend Community Colleges
Age: 16-30
Transfer
Improve Skills
Other
32%
62.5%
5.5%
31+
14.5%
83.5%
2%
Source: AACC Journal, Baker, Apr., 1998
Why People Withdraw
from Community Colleges
Age:
Lack of Program Info
Child Care
Work
Lack of Interest
Inconvenient Classes
Financial
16-30
5.4
5.5
12.5
17.6
18.4
40.6
31+
4.8
6.2
23.1
9.7
25.4
31.2
~
New Challenges
Preserving our relevance.
Adjusting to market needs-occupational skills
credentialing.
Serving emerging, existing, transitional, and
entrepreneurial workers.
Collaborating with government, business, community,
and other educational organizations.~
Community College Paradigm Shift
FROM
To
Available
Convenient
Teaching
Learning
Traditional
Flexible
Supported
Self Assisted
Insulated
Community Based
Self Focused
Customer Focused~
Career Focused Colleges
Personal Leadership Pathway
Nine Laws for Becoming Influential
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3.
2.
Law of Learning
Law of Self Confidence
Law of Organization
Law of Results
Law of Problem Solving
Law of Team Work
Law of Work Ethic
Law of communication
1. Law of Attitude
Personal Leadership Pathway
Four Power Principles
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3.
4.
Vision
Thought
Influence
Reciprocity
Source: Build Your Own Ladder
Dr. Tony Zeiss
The CPCC Story
Spring 1993
15% of Students & Losing Money
Fall 1993
New Master Plan & Vision
Spring 2002
U. S. Government Distinction
Spring 2003
Community College of the Year
Fall 2008
40% of Students, $4M+
Corporate & Continuing Education Models
1. Separated
2. Integrated
Benefits To the College
1. Fulfilling Vision & Mission
2. Financial
3. Closer Business & Community Partnerships
4. Policy Makers LIKE IT!
5. Entrepreneurial Culture~
Stay Optimistic!