Q4 2016
October - December
REGION 6
GENESEE, SHIAWASSEE, LAPEER, ST. CLAIR, HURON, TUSCOLA, & SANILAC
WIN Labor Market Report
Introduction: Region 6
About This Report The Workforce Intelligence Network for Southeast Michigan (WIN) partnership is a collaboration of six Michigan Works! Agencies (MWAs) and ten community colleges across a 16-county region in Michigan. The counties in the WIN partnership include: Genesee, Hillsdale, Huron, Jackson, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Saint Clair, Sanilac, Shiawassee, Tuscola, Washtenaw, and Wayne, along with the City of Detroit. This report highlights labor market information and real-time job posting data for Region 6 as a whole with special sections devoted to 8 occupational groups. WIN’s analysis of online job postings, a proxy for employer demand, is a pioneering method for tracking the health of the labor market. Occupational groups include: •
Agriculture (page 7)
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Engineers & designers (manufacturing focused) (page 27)
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Business & Finance (page 12)
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Health care (page 32)
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Customer service (formerly retail & hospitality) (page 17)
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Skilled trades & technicians (manufacturing focused) (page 37)
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Energy (page 22)
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Transportation, distribution, and logistics (TDL) (page 42)
Data analyzed includes: •
Employer demand
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Wages offered in job postings
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Top posting jobs
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Employment
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In-demand credentials, degrees, and skills
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Unemployment
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Educational attainment required
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Labor force
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Introduction: Region 6
Key Findings for Region 6, Quarter 4 2017
Online job postings within the Region 6 remain relatively high over the past 4 years. During Q4 2017, employer demand for all occupations decreased by 11 percent to 9,592 online job postings. Despite quarter to quarter variation, demand within Region 6 has shown an annual growth trend since 2014. However, Q4 2017 demand is four percent lower than in Q4 2016, which had 10,032 total postings. Registered Nurses remain the most in-demand job with a large volume of online advertisements. Always a top occupation within the Health Care group, Registered Nurses remain the region’s most in-demand job overall. Many other Health Care occupations offer opportunities for job and wage advancement proportional to education and experience, in addition to consistent employment growth. See page 37 for more details. Lucrative opportunities available in Engineering and Design related occupations. Occupations in the Engineering and Design group offered higher than average advertised salaries compared to other groups. Engineers and Designers reported an average salary of $76,000 per year. Those willing to overcome the education barriers in these fields can expect higher potential earnings. See page 31 for more details. Following a new high employment level in Q2, employment declined 0.7% in Q4 2017: over 2,500 jobs lost between Q3 and Q4 2017. With the loss of 2,795 jobs in Q4 2017, the total number of jobs held in the region decreased to 369,703. This employment level was last experienced in late 2007, before the recession. Despite the loss of workers, quarterly and annual unemployment rates have also decreased. See 4 page for more details. Many growing occupations in Region 6 require a bachelor’s degree. Most postings in the Business and Finance, Engineering and Design, and Energy occupation groups require a bachelor’s degree. These occupation groups generally report relatively high salaries and growth. A bachelor’s degree can also open up more lucrative paths in Customer Service and TDL. However, there are opportunities in most occupations groups available at a variety of education levels. Many Health Care occupations are attainable with an associate’s degree and most entry-level Skilled Trades jobs prefer a high school diploma paired with onthe-job training.
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Workforce and Employer Demand Indicators
Postings over time
Region 6 Online Job Postings
Online job ads for occupations in Region 6 fell by 11 percent (1,224 postings) from 10,816 postings in Q3 2017 to 9,592 postings in Q4 2017. This level of demand was four percent lower than the 10,032 online ads one year prior, in Q4 2016. Postings have gradually increased over recent years: in Q1 2011, 5,418 online job ads targeted Region 6.
Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
Labor Force, Employment, and Unemployment The labor market in Region 6 has experienced relative stability since 2011, following a 13,000 person drop after 2010. Since then, it has remained around 390,000 individuals. The labor force decreased by 2,795 workers (-0.7 percent) between Q3 and Q4 2017. Annually, it has decreased by 1,794 individuals (-0.7 percent) from 390,910 in Q4 2016 to 389,117 in 2017. Employment in the region has also decreased from Q3 2017, losing 711 workers (-0.2 percent). Yearly employment decline by 1,552 persons (-0.4 percent) from 371,255 in Q4 2016 to 369,703 in 2017. The annual unemployment rate in this region remained the same, experiencing a decrease over the past seven years to its lowest annual point, now 5.0 percent. The quarterly unemployment rate fell by 0.5 percentage points between Q3 2017 and Q4 2017 to 5.0 percent.
Labor Force, Employment, Unemployment Rate 2017
Data: BLS Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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5.0% 369,703 workers employed in Region 6
Unemployment Rate in Region 6
Top Jobs Posted Quarter 4 2017
Analysis The number of postings for Registered Nurses fell to 739 postings during Q4 2017 but retained the spot as the highest in-demand job. Other top in-demand jobs from the previous quarters remained high on the list, with Retail Salesperson with 415 postings. Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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Registered Nurses: top-posted job in the Region 6
9,592 online job postings in Q4 2017
Top Jobs Posted Quarter 4 2017
Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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Agriculture Occupation Group
Online Job Postings
Introduction WIN’s Agriculture group brings together occupations that require knowledge of the farming, livestock, the environment, and natural sciences. Occupations range from Farm Workers, to Environmental Engineers, to Meat Butchers, to Recreation Workers. Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
Job Posting Analysis Job ads for occupations related to Agriculture declined by 6 postings between Q3 2017 and Q4 2017, for a total of 159 postings. Demand as shown by online postings is generally small and volatile in this occupation group, but has demonstrated a slow overall trend of growth. This level is 42 postings greater than Q4 2016, and 80 greater than Q4 2015.
Employment Over Time 2001 - 2017
Employment Analysis Agriculture employment has seen stable growth during recent years, after a drop between 2013 and 2014. In fact, current employment in the area is at its highest point in four years, with 13,960 individuals employed in agriculture occupations. Data: EMSI Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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Recreation Workers: Top Job
159 Online job postings related to Agriculture Agriculture Top Jobs Posted Q4 2017
Analysis Top jobs in Agriculture vary widely between quarters due to the small number of online ads and seasonal nature of the work. In Q4 2017, Recreation Workers were the most posted occupation, followed by Butchers and Meat Cutters and Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers. Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products, often a top occupation, and Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood, round out the top five. Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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New high employment level: 13,960 individuals
Agriculture Education and Experience Many entry-level Agriculture positions are available to entry level Region 6 workers with varying levels of education. Of the 111 Agriculture job postings that specified a desired educational attainment level in Q4 2017, 68 percent preferred workers with high school or vocational training, while 27 percent requested a bachelor’s degree.
Entry level openings: 0-5 years experience wanted
Educational Attainment
Of the 83 postings that specified a desired experience level in Q4 2017, 93 percent were available to workers with under five years of experience. Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
In-Demand Areas of Study •
Health Professions and Related Programs
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Plant Sciences, General
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Clinical/ Medical Laboratory Technician
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Engineering, General
Experience Required
Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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57% percent of advertisements for full-time jobs
Top Fields of Study: Health Professions, Business Administration
Agriculture In-Demand Skills Occupations in Agriculture require an array of both foundational and agriculture specific skills. Sought-after technical skills ranged from repair and customer service to irrigation and agronomy. Employers also prefer to hire individuals with physical strength and energetic personalities alongside strong writing, math, and computer proficiency. This combination of vital skills helps facilitate business transactions in these occupations.
Technical In-Demand Skills
Foundational In-Demand Skills
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Sales
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Ability to Perform Physical Labor
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Cleaning
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Detail-Oriented
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Repair
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Writing
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Product Sales/ Retail Setting
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Organizational Skills
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Grinders
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Communication Skills
Job Type
Certifications Required
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Full-time: 57.2%
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Commercial Driver’s License
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Part-time: 5.7%
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First Aid CPR AED
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Temporary: 11.3%
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American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Certification
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Certified Recreational Therapist
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Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)
Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network 10
Top Skills: Repair, Cleaning
Agriculture Advertised Salary and Wages
Median advertised salary: $33,000
Advertised Salary in Job Postings Quarter 4 2017
Of the 159 postings in Agriculture in Q4 2017, only 19 specified an annual salary. Among them, just over half were below $35,000 per year, with a median salary of $33,000. The table below containing data from BLS estimates that five out of the nine top occupations with wage data have a median salary of less than $35,000 per year, while the rest can earn over $50,000 per year. The top job in this group with the highest median earnings was Natural Science Managers, who earn $44.48 per hour at the median.
Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
Wage Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics 2016
Data: EMSI, BLS Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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Agriculture Occupations
Custom Occupation Group WIN’s Agriculture occupation group brings together occupations that require knowledge of the farming, livestock, the environment, and natural sciences. The following occupations are used by WIN researchers to provide custom analysis: The Workforce Intelligence Network for Southeast Michigan should be cited any time the analysis, graphics, or custom occupation group from this report are used.
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Business & Finance Occupation Group
Introduction Jobs in the Business and Finance occupation group can be found in nearly every type of business and industry. These workers need strong mathematical and accounting abilities along with project management and planning skills. Workers in this occupation group are in high demand in southeast Michigan.
Online Job Postings
Job Posting Analysis Business and Finance postings increased by three percent between Q3 2017 and Q4 2017, resulting in 296 job ads. Demand in this occupation group has shown a pattern of growth since 2014, despite an unprecedented Q4 2016 peak and subsequent decline to more stable levels.
Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
Employment Over Time 2001 - 2017
Employment Analysis Employment in Business and Finance related occupations has remained relatively stable since the Great Recession in 2009. Surprisingly, employment did not hit its lowest point in the Recession, but rather one years later in 2010. In 2010, the Business and Finance industry employed only 8,445 workers. In 2017, employment remained similar at 8,970 individuals, but this is the highest level following the crash.
Data: EMSI Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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296 online job postings related to Business and Finance in Q4 2017
8,970 individuals employed; post-recession maximum
Business & Finance Top Jobs Posted Quarter 4 2017
Analysis In Q4 2017, Human Resources Specialists were the most in-demand occupation, closely followed by Tax Preparers. Accountants, Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists, and Financial Analysts were also popular. Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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Bachelor's Degree Desired
Human Resources Specialists remain top job
Business & Finance Education and Experience Of the 216 Business and Finance job postings that specified a desired educational attainment level, 60 percent preferred candidates with a bachelor’s degree. High school or vocational training was the next most in-demand level of education.
Educational Attainment
One hundred and seventy-two postings specified desired experience, and these were dominated by three to five years of experience, suggested in 63 percent of advertisements. In Q4 2017, entry-level Business and Finance positions are available to Region 6 workers willing to pursue a bachelor’s degree.
Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
In-Demand Areas of Study •
Accounting
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Finance, General
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Human Resources Development
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Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Experience Required
Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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Most in-demand experience: 3-5 years
Accounting: Top Area of Study
Business & Finance In-Demand Skills Occupations in Business and Finance require a variety of skills for effective fiscal management. These include interpersonal abilities like customer service alongside accounting and software familiarity. Employers hiring Business and Finance workers also specify common employability skills like communication, writing, and organization.
Technical In-Demand Skills
Foundational In-Demand Skills
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Microsoft Office
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Communication Skills
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Accounting
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Writing
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Customer Service
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Organizational Skills
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Sales
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Team Work/ Collaboration
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Tax Returns
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Building Effective Relationships
Job Type
Certifications Required
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Full-time: 50.0%
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Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
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Part-time: 2.7%
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Series 7
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Temporary: 13.9%
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Certified Financial Planner
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Mortgage License
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Series 6
Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network 16
Accounting and software skills in high demand
Business & Finance Advertised Salary and Wages
$48,000: median annual salary
Advertised Salary in Job Postings Quarter 4 2017
Only 33 postings in Business and Finance specified an annual salary during Q4, and those that did were fairly evenly distributed. Of those postings, 45 percent advertised salaries greater than $50,000 with a median advertised salary of $48,000. Lucrative positions in the field exist to suit the high education requirements, and experience is rewarded with strong wage growth. Entry level (tenth percentile) wages for half of the top ten Business and Finance jobs are over $15 per hour, and eight out of ten grow to over $25 at the median.
Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
Wage Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics 2016
Data: EMSI, BLS Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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Business and Finance Occupations
Custom Occupation Group Jobs in the Business and Finance occupation group can be found in nearly every type of business and industry. The following occupations are used by WIN researchers to provide custom analysis: The Workforce Intelligence Network for Southeast Michigan should be cited any time the analysis, graphics, or custom occupation group from this report are used.
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Customer Service Occupation Group
Introduction The customer service group is the largest occupational group that WIN analyzes, both in terms of employment and online job postings. This group is of very high importance to the region because it is the first to grow when the economy expands and the first to contract in a downturn: it is often a leading indicator. As defined by WIN, this group encompasses all customer service occupations, with skills transferrable across the retail sector, the hotel industry, food and beverage service industry, call centers, and other areas.
Online Job Postings
Job Postings Analysis Online job ads for Customer Service workers declined eight percent between Q3 2017 and Q4 2017, losing 241 postings for a total of 2,660. Customer service postings have shown quarter to quarter volatility but slow growth between 1,800 and 2,900 advertisements since 2014.
Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
Employment Over Time 2001 - 2017
Employment Analysis Employment in Customer Service occupations has increased five percent since the 2010 low following the recession, adding nearly 4,000 jobs. In 2017, 77,481 individuals are employed in Customer Service related jobs. Job growth is slow but relatively steady, and employers must still add another 6,000 jobs to reach 2001 employment levels. Data: EMSI Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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2,660 total job postings related to Customer Service
77,481 individuals employed in Customer Service occupations
Customer Service Top Jobs Posted Quarter 4 2017
Analysis Retail Sales Workers were the most in-demand job in Customer Service during Q4 2017, followed by First-Line Supervisors of Retail Salespersons, with around 400 postings each. First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers, and Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food were also in-demand, with 248 and 196 ads, respectively. Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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Retail Sales Workers: most in-demand occupation
Customer Service Education and Experience
Business Administration and Management degree desired
Educational Attainment
Customer Service jobs typically require little to no training past a high school education, while a handful of positions require a Bachelor’s degree. This is because occupations in the group range from retail sales and other lower skill jobs to those in sales and management positions. Similarly, many Customer Service jobs are open to entry-level workers, with 77 percent of Q4 job ads that specified open to those with fewer than two years of experience. Jobs requiring three to five years are likely for the high number of supervisory positions advertised. Often, these jobs allow individuals to gain experience and foundational skills before transitioning to another career path or a leadership role.
In-Demand Area of Study •
Business Administration and Management, General
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Marketing/ Marketing Management, General
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Food technology and Processing
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Culinary Arts/ Chef Training
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Nursing Science
Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
Experience Required
Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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Essential skills: Sales and Customer Service
Entry-level opportunities available
Customer Service In-Demand Skills Customer Service employers seek workers with a wide array of high-level communication skills. The most indemand skillsets in this occupation group were sales and customer service, the feature connecting all jobs in this group. Management skills, such as scheduling and budgeting, were also present in many of the postings. These abilities are vital for Customer Service workers to build and cultivate relationships with customers and ensure they find the products to meet their needs.
Technical In-Demand Skills
Foudational In-Demand Skills
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Sales/ Customer Service
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Communication Skills
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Retail Setting/ Retail Sales
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Ability to Perform Physical Labor
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Merchandising/ Cleaning
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Organizational Skills
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Store Management/ Supervisory Skills
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Computer Skills
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Scheduling
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Detail-Oriented
Job Type
Certifications Required
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Full-time: 34.1%
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SERVSAFE
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Part-time: 14.5%
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Cosmetology License
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Temporary: 7.1%
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Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification
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Registered Dietitian
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Commercial Driver’s License
Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network 22
Average advertised salary: $41,000
Customer Service Wages and Advertised Salaries
Sales managers have high wage potential
Advertised Salaries in Job Postings Quarter 4 2017
Many Customer Service jobs pay relatively low wages given the low education and experience criteria in most postings. Some occupations offer a great deal of wage potential but also require more education and training. With 65 percent of postings with advertised salaries offering below $35,000 per year, the average advertised annual wage in Q4 2017 was $41,000. The wage table below shows the promising wage growth for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products.
Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
Wage Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics 2016
Data: EMSI, BLS Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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Customer Service Occupations
Custom Occupation Group The Customer Service group is the largest occupational group that WIN analyzes, both in terms of employment and online job postings. The following occupations are used by WIN researchers to provide custom analysis: The Workforce Intelligence Network for Southeast Michigan should be cited any time the analysis, graphics, or custom occupation group from this report are used.
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Energy Occupation Group
Introduction Energy-related occupations encompass jobs in engineering, science, mining, and extraction. Workers in this field have a range of skills all related to keeping businesses and homes powered. Energy companies employ workers in a variety of occupations, many of which are also included in other WIN occupation groups. Data referenced in this section pertain only to job postings from energy-related businesses.
Online Job Postings
Job Posting Analysis Online job ads for Energy workers fell to 16 postings in Q4 2017 following volatile demand levels through 2016 and 2017. This quarter represents a loss of nine postings since Q3 2017. Postings for energy occupations tend to be highly variable by quarter. Q4 2017 demand was two postings below Q4 2016, but one above Q4 2015.
Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
Employment Over Time 2001 - 2017
Employment Analysis The data presented in the graph to the right represents total employment in the Energy industries (NAICS 2111, 2131, 2211, 2212, 2371), not just WIN-designated Energy occupations. In 2017, 2,713 southeast Michigan workers were employed in these industries. Employment in these industries declined between 2008 and 2011, losing 325 jobs. Since then, employment has demonstrated steady growth and recovered 524 jobs.
Data: EMSI Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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16 online job postings related to Energy in Q4 2017
Nuclear Power Reactor Operators: top job Energy Top Jobs Posted Quarter 4 2017
Analysis Nuclear Power Reactor Operators were the top job in Q4 2017, followed by Air Traffic Controllers, Environmental Engineers, and Wind Turbine Service Technicians. This exemplifies the wide variety of occupations within the Energy group. Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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Technical and Vocational Training sought-after
3-5 years of experience preferred
Energy Education and Experience Education requirements for energy postings varies with the top jobs, as whether demand is dominated by engineers or technicians has a major effect. This quarter, demand has increased for vocational training such as an apprenticeship.
Educational Attainment
In Q4 2017, three quarters of postings are open to those with a high school diploma or vocational training. As seen in 50 percent of the postings that specified an experience level, energy companies posting in Q4 2017 preferred applicants with three to five years of experience.
Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
In-Demand Area of Study •
Engineering, General
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Environmental/ Environmental Engineering
Experience Required
Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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Management skills in high demand
Full-time positions available in Energy Occupations
Energy In-Demand Skills Employers in the Energy group need workers to have diverse skill sets to suit the many different occupations included. Planning, problem solving, and communications skills are key skills for Energy workers as in many other occupation groups. Since most positions are highly technical, more specific abilities required for Energy jobs reflect engineering and management needs and range from budgeting and benchmarking to repair.
Technical In-Demand Skills
Foundational In-Demand Skills
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Supervisory Skills
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Preventive Maintenance
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Scheduling
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Problem Solving
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Environmental Regulations
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Computer Skills
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Electrical Systems
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Planning
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Occupational Health and Safety
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Communication Skills
Job Type
Certifications Required
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Full-time: 43.8%
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Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
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Part-time: Data Not Available
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Temporary: Data Not Available
Electrical Certification (E.G. Electrical Installation Certification)
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Professional Engineer
Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network 28
CDL and Electrical Installation certifications desired
Energy Advertised Salary and Wages Only four postings among Q4 2017 Energy postings advertised a salary. Of those that did list a wage, three offered below $50,000 annually, and one advertised over $75,000.
Engineer and management positions provide high wage growth
Advertised Salary in Job Postings Quarter 4 2017
According to BLS data, wages for energy workers are high and offer upward growth. This is especially true for engineers and managers. Though several of the specialized technicians among the top jobs had limited wage data this quarter, each of the seven occupations had wages over $15 hourly at the entry level, and $28 hourly or more at the median. Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
Wage Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics 2016
Data: EMSI, BLS Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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Energy Occupations
Custom Occupation Group Jobs in the WIN Energy occupation group are associated with the skilled trades, engineering, management, and planning. Due to the nature of these jobs and the broad industry of Energy as a whole, NAICS codes are used instead of SOC codes to encompass all those employed in Energy related fields. The following occupations are used by WIN researchers to provide custom analysis: The Workforce Intelligence Network for Southeast Michigan should be cited any time the analysis, graphics, or custom occupation group from this report are used.
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Engineers & Designers Occupation Group (Manufacturing Focused) Introduction Jobs in the manufacturing industry can range from assembly and production, to skilled trades and technicians, designers and engineers, and even computerrelated occupations such as software development. Demand for engineers in the region has been consistent, and employment has been growing quickly.
Online Job Postings
Job Posting Analysis Online job ads for Engineers and Designers rebounded three percent to 215 ads during Q4 2017, compared to 207 postings in Q3 2017. Since 2011, online demand for Region 6 Engineers and Designers has shown high quarter-to-quarter variation, and remained around an average of about 180 postings. Employment Analysis
Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
Employment Over Time 2001 - 2017
Employment in occupations related to Engineers and Designers grew modestly between 2016 and 2017, gaining 54 positions for 3,691 in total. A downward trend of employment for Region 6 engineers began in 2001 when employment peaked at 6,338 jobs, well before the Great Recession of 2009. Since the lowest point of 2,784 workers in 2009, growth has been consistent. However, employment levels are still just over half of 2001 numbers. Data: EMSI Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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215 online job postings related to Engineers and Designers
Top certification: Certified Quality Engineer
Engineers & Designers Top Jobs Posted Quarter 4 2017
Analysis Mechanical Engineers and Industrial Engineers took over as the most indemand occupations in Q4 2017 with 39 and 38 postings respectively. Drafters, All Other and Electrical Engineers, the former top jobs, and Manufacturing Engineers comprise the top five posted occupations. Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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63% Most desired experience: 3 to 5 years
Engineers & Designers Education and Experience
of job ads offer full-time employment
Educational Attainment
Of the Engineers and Designer job postings that specified a desired experience level during Q4 2017, 47 percent (64 postings) required three to five years of experience. Education is key to augment experience for engineers. Of the 69 percent of ads that specified educational requirements, or 125 postings, required a bachelor’s degree. The near universal requirement for moderate experience alongside a college education suggests that incoming students should seek work experience before leaving school. Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
In-Demand Area of Study •
Engineering, General
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Mechanical Engineering
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Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/ Technicians, Other
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Environmental Science
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Manufacturing Engineering
Experience Required
Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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70% Top area of study: Engineering, general
of postings with advertised salaries were $50,000 or more per year
Engineers & Designers In-Demand Skills Engineering and Design occupations require a wide array of skills, from the highly technical to those valued in most modern workplaces. Advanced knowledge of manufacturing processes and computer aided drafting are desired, as are familiarity with Microsoft Office and scheduling. Employers hiring Engineers and Designers prefer candidates with strong communication, organization, and problem solving skills.
Technical In-Demand Skills
Foudational In-Demand Skills
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Microsoft Office
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Communication Skills
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AutoCAD
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Problem Solving
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Mechanical Engineering
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Computer Skills
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Industrial Engineering Industry Expertise
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Mathematics
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Manufacturing Processes
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Troubleshooting
Job Type
Certifications Required
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Full-time: 62.8%
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Certified Quality Engineer
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Part-time: 1.9%
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Certified Quality Auditor
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Temporary: 1.9%
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Six SIGMA Certification
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Engineer in Training Certification
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Manufacturing Technology
Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network 34
Skills: AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, manufacturing processes
Engineers & Designers Wages and Advertised Salaries
Education desired: Bachelor’s degree
Advertised Salaries in Job Postings Quarter 4 2017
Among online job ads that listed salary information, most (70 percent) offered over $50,000 annually. With a mean real-time salary for Engineers and Designers of $76,000, it remains a field well worth the educational investment necessary for entry. The table below containing data from BLS estimates nine of the ten top jobs have median wages over $30 hourly, with most having the potential to increase to over $50. Even starting wages for those nine occupations are over $20 per hour.
Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
Wage Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics 2016
Data: EMSI, BLS Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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Engineers and Designers Occupations
Custom Occupation Group WIN’s Engineers and Designers occupation group includes jobs related to engineering and the technicians and designers who aid in the design phase of production. The following occupations are used by WIN researchers to provide custom analysis: The Workforce Intelligence Network for Southeast Michigan should be cited any time the analysis, graphics, or custom occupation group from this report are used.
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Health Care Occupation Group
Introduction WIN’s health care occupation group includes jobs related to health care support and practitioners. Employment in this group has been consistently growing, more health care workers needed to care for Michigan’s aging population and in response to regulatory and other changes. Registered nurses are routinely the most in-demand job in this group.
Online Job Postings
Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
Job Postings Analysis Online job ads for Health Care declined by 40 postings, for a total of 2,172 postings during Q4 2017. This is a two percent loss from the 2,212 postings during Q3 2017. Despite this demand decrease, current demand is over nine percent more postings than the 1,975 one year ago, in Q4 2016, and nearly three times more than the 860 postings in Q1 2011.
Employment Over Time 2001 - 2017
Employment Analysis With 30,346 jobs, 2017 continues to set peak employment in Health Care, exceeding the previous high of 29,939 jobs in 2016. Employment has shown consistent growth since 2013 and an upward trend since 2001, and is now 1,500 persons greater than healthcare employment in 2013.
Data: EMSI Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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Top in-demand occupation: Registered Nurses
Job postings decreased 1.8%
Health Care Top Jobs Posted Quarter 4 2017
Analysis Registered Nurses remain by far the most popular occupation in the health care group, with 739 online job postings for this position. Pharmacy Technician, Nursing Assistants, and Speech-Language Pathologists were also in high demand. Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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73% Most desired experience level: 0 to 2 years
Health Care Education and Experience
of jobs required an associate’s degree or less
Educational Attainment
Almost all (89 percent) of the Health Care job postings that specified a desired experience level during Q4 2017 were available to workers with under two years of experience. Education requirements were more widely distributed, though 73 percent of postings indicating a desired educational attainment level were open to workers with an associate’s degree or less. The high proportion of positions requiring limited education and experience combined with the steady employment growth make Health Care occupations a strong prospect for many workers.
In-Demand Areas of Study •
Nursing Science
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Physical Therapy/ Therapist
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Clinical/ Medical Laboratory Technician
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Biology/ Biological Sciences, General
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Occupational Therapy/ Therapist
Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
Experience Required
Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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57% of jobs with advertised salaries were over $50,000 per year
Top area of study: nursing science, physical therapy
Health Care in-Demand Skills The occupations in the Health Care group require a wide array of high-level technical skills necessary to effectively provide care. These skills range from technical medical expertise such as CPR, surgery and disease knowledge to interpersonal and organizational skills like patient care and case management. Employers hiring Health Care workers often post complementary employability skills seeking effective communicators and planners.
Technical in-Demand Skills
Foudational In-Demand Skills
•
Patient Care
•
Communication Skills
•
Treatment Planning
•
Quality Assurance and Control
•
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
•
Planning
•
Patient/ Family Education and Instruction
•
Ability to Perform Physical Labor
•
Teaching
•
Detail-Oriented
Job Type
Certifications Required
•
Full-time: 58.5%
•
Registered Nurse (RN)
•
Part-time: 10.8%
•
First Aid CPR AED
•
Temporary: 14.4%
•
Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification
•
Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
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Certified Nursing Assistant
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In-demand certifications: RN, CPR
Health Care Wages and Advertised Salaries
Average advertised salary: $63,000
Advertised Salaries in Job Postings Quarter 4 2017
Salary data, where advertised, was fairly evenly distributed this quarter. Of the 2,172 postings, only 72 specified a salary. The mean advertised salary was $63,000 annually, with 57 percent of postings offering above $50,000 and 43 percent below. The near equal grouping of salary levels above and below $50,000 per year shows that despite low education and experience requirements for entry into Health Care occupations, the field has a wide variety of available positions and plenty of room for advancement. Four of the top ten occupations have median wages over $30 hourly. Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
Wage Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics 2016
Data: EMSI, BLS Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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Health Care Occupations
Custom Occupation Group WIN’s Health Care occupation group includes jobs related to health care support and practitioners. The following occupations are used by WIN researchers to provide custom analysis: The Workforce Intelligence Network for Southeast Michigan should be cited any time the analysis, graphics, or custom occupation group from this report are used.
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Skilled Trades & Technicians Occupation Group (Manufacturing Focused) Introduction WIN’s technicians/skilled trades category includes jobs related to advanced manufacturing. Southeast Michigan has more demand for skilled- trades labor, such as CNC machinists and welders, than almost anywhere else in the country.
Online Job Postings
NOTE: Skilled trades related to construction and assembly are not included in this cluster, as the focus is on advanced manufacturing only. Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
Job Posting Analysis Online job ads for Skilled Trades occupations declined four percent to 444 postings during Q4 2017, following a similar decline the previous quarter. Recent demand growth in online Skilled Trades demand has now nearly doubled the stagnant level of postings during 2014 and 2015. Employment Analysis
Employment Over Time 2001 - 2017
Employment in Skilled Trades declined steeply between 2001 and 2009 where it reached a minimum of 8,708 workers employed. Between 2009 and 2012, employment rebounded to over 11,000 individuals, and it has fluctuated slightly around this number since. Employment levels enjoyed a modest increase into 2017. Region 6 Skilled Trades employ 11,208 individuals in 2017.
Data: EMSI Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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Job postings related to Skilled Trades decreased 4.3%
Most in-demand occupation: Production Workers
Skilled Trades & Technicians Top Jobs Posted Quarter 4 2017
Analysis In Q4 2017, Production Workers, All Other were the most in-demand Skilled Trades Occupation. First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers garnered 54 postings and were second most in-demand. Welders, Cutters and Welder Fitters, and Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators were also sought after. Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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Experience required: Under two years
Skilled Trades & Technicians Education and Experience
Education required: High school diploma and vocational training
Educational Attainment
Desired experience levels vary greatly among skilled trades occupations. While 59 percent of postings that specified experience are available to those with fewer than two years of experience. Thirty-two percent preferred three to five years of previous experience and eight percent would like very experienced workers with more than nine years of experience. Educational requirements are not as variable. A vast majority (91 percent) of job postings required only a high school diploma or, more commonly, vocational training. The low educational requirements in the Skilled Trades occupations make many positions accessible to entry-level workers willing to put time into on the job training and practice.
In-Demand Area of Study •
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/ Technicians, Other
•
Electromechanical and Instrumentation and maintenance technologies/ Technicians, Other
•
Engineering, General
•
Mechanical Engineering
•
Business Administration and Management, General
Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
Experience Required
Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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64% Knowledge areas: Engineering, Business Administration
of job ads offer full-time employment
Skilled Trades & Technicians In-Demand Skills Skilled Trades occupations mainly require manufacturing focused skills and specific tool proficiencies. Employer demand for skills such as CNC milling and repair abilities showcases the technical nature of these positions. Workers will also need more general skills like physical ability, mathematics and effective communication to succeed in the workplace.
Technical In-Demand Skills
Foudational In-Demand Skills
•
Inspection/ Repair
•
Communication Skills
•
Computer Numerical Control (CNC)
•
Mathematics
•
Welding
•
Ability to Perform Physical Labor
•
Machining
•
Problem Solving
•
Calipers/ Grinders
•
Detail-Oriented
Job Type
Certifications Required
•
Full-time: 66.4%
•
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
•
Part-time: Data Not Available
•
Forklift Operator Certification
•
Temporary: 9.9%
•
Welding Certification (E.G. AWS Certified Welder)
•
CDL Class A
•
Electrical Certification (E.G Electrical Installation Certification)
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In-demand certifications: CDL, Certified Overhead Crane Operator
Skilled Trades & Technicians Wages and Advertised Salaries
Average advertised salary: $31,000
Advertised Salaries in Job Postings Quarter 4 2017
Skilled Trades are among the lowest paid occupations across southeast Michigan. Eighty-four percent of advertised salaries in the Skilled Trades in Q4 2017 were below $35,000 per year. The median advertised salary was $31,000 annually, although this may reflect the high number of entry-level jobs represented in online job postings. Wage data from the BLS, shown below, reports that eight of the top ten in-demand Skilled Trades jobs during Q4 2017 have median wages over $15 per hour with growth potential following additional experience.
Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
Wage Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics 2016
Data: EMSI, BLS Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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Skilled Trades Occupations
Custom Occupation Group The Skilled Trades Occupations group encompasses many workers within technical fields and manufactruing. With the automotive industry presence in Southeast Michigan, the Skilled Trades occupation group covers many local workers. The following occupations are used by WIN researchers to provide custom analysis: The Workforce Intelligence Network for Southeast Michigan should be cited any time the analysis, graphics, or custom occupation group from this report are used.
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics (TDL) Occupation Group
Online Job Postings
Introduction Transportation, distribution, and logistics (TDL) workers help move materials in an efficient manner whether it is from one company to another or directly to a consumer. Logistics workers range from materials movers to logistics analysts, coordinating and analyzing material and goods movement. Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
Job Posting Analysis Online job postings for TDL occupations have cooled off following a massive spike in 2016. In Q4 2017, a loss of 527 job ads resulted in 514 postings. Though the change may appear dramatic, this demand level is much closer to a long-term average.
Employment Over Time 2001 - 2017
Employment Analysis Employment of TDL workers increased to 29,669 workers in 2017. This represents the highest level of employment in the Region 6 for this occupation group since 2014. Since bottoming out in 2010 during the Great Recession, employment has generally been increasing over the last eight years. Data: EMSI Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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Truck drivers: Consistent top job
514 online job postings: 51% decrease
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics (TDL) Top Jobs Posted Quarter 4 2017
Analysis Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers continue to dominate TDL online postings with nearly double the ads of the next most in-demand occupation. Other top jobs include Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand, Stock ClerksStockroom, Warehouse, or Storage Yard, Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants, and Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators. Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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29,669 workers employed in TDL
Entry-level opportunities remain high
Educational Attainment Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics (TDL) Education and Experience
Entry level job opportunities in TDL are abundant as 73 percent of openings that specified desired experience are available to candidates with zero to two years. The next most in-demand experience level was three to five years, with 23 percent. Among postings stating educational requirements, 91 percent of postings required only a high school diploma or vocational training. Bachelor’s degrees were the second most in demand education level for prospective candidates, with the remaining nine percent. These likely represent Logistics Analyst and Logistician positions. The low requirements for entry and continually growing employment levels make this occupation group a promising one for workers.
In-Demand Area of Study •
Business Administration and Management, General
•
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
•
Health/ Health Care Administration/ Management
•
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/ Technicians, Other
•
Engineering, General
Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
Experience Required
Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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Top skills: repair, inspection, forklift operation
Bachelor's degree leads to high wage potential
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics (TDL) In-Demand Skills The most often advertised baseline and specialized skills for TDL occupations demonstrate that employers in Region 6 seek workers with well-rounded foundational skills along with expertise in TDL-specific duties. In addition to skills in auto repair or inventory management, these workers must be able to communicate in teams, problem solve, and effectively use Microsoft Office programs.
Technical In-Demand Skills
Foundational In-Demand Skills
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Repair/ Inspection
•
Communication Skills
•
Commercial Driving
•
Ability to Perform Physical Labor
•
Forklift Operation
•
Detail-Oriented
•
Bus Driving
•
Computer Skills
•
Logistics
•
Mathematics/ Writing
Job Type
Certifications Required
•
Full-time: 47.1%
•
CDL Class A
•
Part-time: 8.2%
•
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
•
Temporary: 10.5%
•
Forklift Operator Certification
•
CDL Class B
•
Air Brake Certified
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$35.04: median hourly wage for Logistics Analysts Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics (TDL) Advertised Salary and Wages
Subgroup median advertised salary: $70,000 Advertised Salary in Job Postings Quarter 4 2017
While the most common advertised salary for the TDL group in the WIN region above $75,000 annually with 49 percent of postings, jobs offering under $35,000 were nearly as common with 41 percent. Job postings advertising salaries do not represent wages for all jobs in TDL, but they serve as a sufficient proxy to suggest strong wage growth potential for some occupations. The average advertised salary in Q4 2017 was $70,000. The concentration of most wages below $35,000 and above $75,000 per year in TDL may be better evaluated by the wage table below. While coordination analysts and other closely related positions may earn more than $35 per hour at the median, automotive and watercraft attendants, and material moving workers and similar positions earn around $10 per hour at the median.
Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
Wage Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics 2016
Data: EMSI, BLS Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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TDL Occupations
Custom Occupation Group The Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics group (TDL) encompasses jobs focused on the supply chain, with warehouse workers, truck drivers, and logisticians. The following occupations are used by WIN researchers to provide custom analysis: The Workforce Intelligence Network for Southeast Michigan should be cited any time the analysis, graphics, or custom occupation group from this report are used.
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Annual Labor Market Data
Change from 2016
Percent Change from 2016
391,524
197
0.1%
369,026
371,791
2,766
0.7%
24,473
22,301
19,732
‐2,569
‐11.5%
6.3%
5.7%
5.0%
‐0.7%
na
2010 Annual
2011 Annual
2012 Annual
2013 Annual
2014 Annual
2015 Annual
Labor Force
404,612
391,597
388,178
393,115
391,810
387,715
391,326
Employment
345,377
345,116
347,633
352,667
358,836
363,242
Unemployment
59,235
46,481
40,545
40,449
32,974
Unemployment Rate
14.6%
11.9%
10.4%
10.3%
8.4%
2016 Annual 2017 Annual
*Note: Monthly data averaged by year Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Quarterly Labor Market Data 4th Quarter 2016
3rd 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter Quarter 2017 2017 2017
4th Quarter 2017
One‐Year One‐Year Percent Change Percent from 3rd Change from Change from Change from Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter 4th Quarter 2016 2017 2017 2016
Labor Force
390,910
393,390
391,676
391,911
389,117
‐2,795
‐0.7%
‐1,794
‐0.5%
Employment
371,255
367,707
373,990
370,414
369,703
‐711
‐0.2%
‐1,552
‐0.4%
Unemployment
19,656
25,682
17,687
21,498
19,414
‐2,084
‐11.8%
‐242
‐1.2%
Unemployment Rate
5.0%
6.5%
4.5%
5.5%
5.0%
0.5%
‐11.8%
0.0%
‐1.2%
May 2017
June 2017
July 2017
August 2017
September 2017
October 2017
November 2017
December 2017
*Note: Monthly data averaged by quarter Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Monthly Labor Market Data October 2016
November December 2016 2016
January 2017
February March 2017 April 2017 2017
Labor Force
391,678
390,585
390,468
393,222
394,871
392,076
389,320
391,913
393,796
394,403
390,814
390,517
388,714
389,573
389,063
Employment
371,484
372,553
369,727
366,134
367,668
369,320
372,004
374,734
375,231
370,768
369,769
370,704
369,700
371,535
367,874
Unemployment
20,194
18,032
20,741
27,088
27,203
22,756
17,316
17,179
18,565
23,635
21,045
19,813
19,014
18,038
21,189
Unemployment Rate
5.2%
4.6%
5.3%
6.9%
6.9%
5.8%
4.4%
4.4%
4.7%
6.0%
5.4%
5.1%
4.9%
4.6%
5.4%
* Note: Data shown for 15 most recently available months Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics
APPENDIX - 1
RPI Region 6 Job Posting Data by Occupation Group* Over Time
Total Postings
Q1 2017
Q2 2017
Q3 2017
Q4 2017
10,032
11,318
10,544
10,816
9,592
‐4.4%
‐11.3%
117
235
200
165
159
35.9%
‐3.6%
421
374
356
287
296
‐29.7%
3.1%
87
132
154
165
84
‐3.4%
‐49.1%
2,505
2,736
2,640
2,901
2,660
6.2%
‐8.3%
258
296
246
389
242
‐6.2%
‐37.8%
18
47
16
25
16
‐11.1%
‐36.0%
221
205
203
207
215
‐2.7%
3.9%
1,975
2,534
2,293
2,212
2,172
10.0%
‐1.8%
229
255
171
211
167
‐27.1%
‐20.9%
530
532
537
464
444
‐16.2%
‐4.3%
937
970
1,021
1,041
514
‐45.1%
‐50.6%
Agriculture Business & finance Construction Customer service Education Energy Engineers & designers Health care Information technology Skilled trades & technicians Transportation, distribution, and logistics
Change Over Time
Annual Change Quarter Growth Q4 2016‐Q4 Q3 2017‐Q4 2017 2017
Q4 2016
*Note: Some overlap exists between groups, the occupational groups are not mutually exclusive. Thus, postings should not be added from one group to another but instead should be analyzed on their own.
Data: Burning Glass Technologis Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
APPENDIX - 2
Total Job Postings: WIN Partnership Annual Change Quarter Growth Q4 2016‐Q4 Q3 2017‐Q4 2017 2017
Q4 2016
Q1 2017
Q2 2017
Q3 2017
Q4 2017
Share of Q4 2017 Total
WIN‐Region Total
141,413
160,628
161,940
159,191
129,634
100.0%
‐8.3%
‐18.6%
Detroit
27,288
28,238
31,757
32,332
26,062
20.1%
‐4.5%
‐19.4%
Genesee & Shiawassee
6,261
7,102
6,463
6,468
5,960
4.6%
‐4.8%
‐7.9%
Hillsdale & Lenawee
1,848
1,952
2,056
3,261
2,362
1.8%
27.8%
‐27.6%
Jackson
2,634
3,432
3,260
3,311
3,141
2.4%
19.2%
‐5.1%
Livingston
2,545
2,692
2,539
2,688
2,565
2.0%
0.8%
‐4.6%
Macomb
14,694
18,850
17,431
14,601
12,026
9.3%
‐18.2%
‐17.6%
Monroe
2,940
2,494
2,512
2,541
2,066
1.6%
‐29.7%
‐18.7%
Oakland
40,027
48,075
47,454
46,790
38,283
29.5%
‐4.4%
‐18.2%
St. Clair
2,163
2,297
2,210
2,344
1,912
1.5%
‐11.6%
‐18.4%
Thumb Area
1,608
1,919
1,871
2,004
1,720
1.3%
7.0%
‐14.2%
Washtenaw
11,328
12,912
12,921
14,002
10,892
8.4%
‐3.8%
‐22.2%
Wayne
55,365
58,903
63,223
61,181
48,707
37.6%
‐12.0%
‐20.4%
Outer Wayne
28,077
30,665
31,466
28,849
22,645
17.5%
‐19.3%
‐21.5%
Prosperity Region 6
10,032
11,318
10,544
10,816
9,592
7.4%
‐4.4%
‐11.3%
Prosperity Region 9
21,295
23,482
23,288
25,803
21,026
16.2%
‐1.3%
‐18.5%
Prosperity Region 10
110,086
125,828
128,108
122,572
99,016
76.4%
‐10.1%
‐19.2%
Change Over Time
Data: Burning Glass Technologis Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
APPENDIX - 3
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