Q4 2017
October - December
REGION 9 WASHTENAW, LIVINGSTON, LENAWEE, HILLSDALE, JACKSON, & MONROE
WIN Labor Market Report
Introduction: Region 9
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 9 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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Business & Finance (page 13)
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Education (page 19)
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Energy (page 25)
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Engineers & designers (manufacturing focused) (page 31)
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Health care (page 37)
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Information technology (page 43)
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Skilled trades & technicians (manufacturing focused) (page 49)
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 9
State of the Labor Market in Region 9 Findings for Quarter 4 2017
Online job postings within the Region 9 remain relatively high over the past 4 years. During Q4 2017, employer demand for all occupations decreased by 19 percent to 21,026 online job postings. Despite this drop, demand within southeast Michigan remains high after three years of growth in posting volume. Q4 2017 demand more than doubled the 9,559 postings in Q1 2011. See page 3 for more details. Registered Nurses remains the most in-demand job with a large volume of online advertisements. Always a top occupation with the Health Care group, Registered Nurses have retained their top spot as the region’s most in-demand job overall. Employers posted 1,268 job ads for nurses in Q4 2017, which is 435 more postings than the 833 ads posted for Retail Salespersons. Postings for Software Developers, Applications, were also notably high, with 602 postings. See page 37 for more details. Lucrative opportunities in Engineering and Design and IT group. Both the Engineering and Design and IT occupation groups offered higher than average advertised salaries compared to other groups. Engineers and Designers reported an average salary of $73,000 per year while IT was slightly higher at $80,000. Those willing to overcome the education barriers in these fields can expect higher potential earnings. The labor force reached a new high, expanding 0.7 percent with an increase of over 3,500 participants between Q3 2017 and Q4 2017. The number of people participating in the labor force in Q4 2017 increased by 3,690 individuals, bringing the total number of people in the labor force to nearly 515,000 people. This milestone employment labor force number was last experienced in late 2008, before the recession. With more people participating in the workforce, employers have a larger pool of job seekers to fill positions. See page 3 for more details. Many growing occupations in Region 9 require a bachelor’s degree. Most postings in the Business and Finance, Engineering and Design, and IT occupation groups require a bachelor’s degree. Each of these occupations groups report generally growing demand as well as relatively high salaries. However, there are opportunities in most groups for a variety of education levels. Many Health Care occupations are attainable with an associate’s degree and most entry-level Skilled Trades and Construction jobs prefer a high school diploma paired with on-the-job training.
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Workforce and Employer Demand Indicators
Postings over time
Region 9 Online Job Postings
Online job ads for occupations in the Region 9 decreased by 19 percent (4,777 postings) from 25,803 in Q3 2017 to 21,026 in Q4 2017. This level of demand was one percent lower than the 21,295 online ads one year prior, in Q4 2016. Despite the slight drop, the number of postings has generally increased over recent years, with 11,467 more postings in Q4 2017 than in Q1 2011 (9,559). Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
Labor Force, Employment, and Unemployment The labor market in the Region 9 has experienced relative stability since 2010. The labor force decreased by 84 workers (0.02 percent) between Q3 2017 and Q4 2017. Annually, however, it has increased by 3,690 individuals (+0.7 percent) from 510,896 in 2016 to 514,586 in 2017. Employment in the Region 9 has increased by 4,106 workers since Q3 2017. Yearly employment increased by 5,609 (+1.1 percent) from 490,173 in Q4 2016 to 495,782 in Q4 2017. The annual unemployment rate in this region has also improved, experiencing a decrease over the past seven years to its lowest point this year. The quarterly unemployment rate decreased by 0.8 percentage points between Q3 2017 and Q4 2017 to 3.6 percent.
Labor Force, Employment, Unemployment Rate 2017
Data: BLS Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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% 495,782 workers employed in Region 9
Employer demand: 21,026 online job postings
Top Jobs Posted Quarter 4 2017
Analysis The number of postings for Registered Nurses fell to 1,268 postings during Q3 2017 but retained the spot as the highest in-demand job. Other top indemand jobs from the previous quarters remained high on the list, with Retail Salesperson with 833 postings. Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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Registered Nurses: top-posted job in the Region 9
3.6 percent unemployment rate in Q4 2017
Top Jobs Posted Quarter 4 2017
Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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Agriculture Occupation Group
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, and recreation workers.
Online Job Postings
Job Posting Analysis Job ads for occupations related to Agriculture declined between from Q3 2017 and Q4 2017 from 403 to 302 postings. Demand as shown by online postings demonstrated a slow overall trend of growth over the years. Though the occupation group experienced a slight drop, Q4 2017 had 27 postings greater than Q4 2016, and 45 postings greater than Q4 2015.
Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
Employment Over Time 2001 - 2017
Employment Analysis Agriculture employment has seen stable growth during recent years, after a drop between 2007 and 2008. In fact, current employment in the area is at its highest point in 16 years, with 34,077 individuals employed in Agriculture occupations.
Data: EMSI Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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302 total postings, 101 fewer than Q3 2017
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers most in-demand occupation Agriculture Top Jobs Posted Quarter 4 2017
Analysis Top jobs posted in Agriculture typically vary between quarters, but in Q4 2017, Nonfarm Animal Caretakers and Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products were the top two most in-demand occupations, followed by Butchers and Meat Cutters with a difference of one posting between the three. Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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Consistent employment growth in Agriculture since 2008
Agriculture Education and Experience
Growing fields of study: Engineering, Environmental Health
Educational Attainment
Many entry-level Agriculture positions are available within Region 9. Of the 157 Agriculture job postings that specified a desired educational attainment level in Q4 2017, 62 postings preferred workers with high school or vocational training.
There were 132 postings that specified a desired experience level in Q4 2017, and almost all were available to workers with under five years of experience. Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
In-Demand Areas of Study •
Engineering, General
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Environmental Health
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Nursing Science
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Environmental/ Environmental Health Engineering
Experience Required
Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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Hot Skills: Sales, Inspection, Customer Service
0-5 years, most in-demand experience level
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 clinical experience. 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
Foudational In-Demand Skills
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Sales
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Communication Skills
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Inspection/ Repair
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Writing
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Customer Service/ Customer Contact
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Research
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Microsoft Office
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Organizational Skills
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Clinical Research
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Detail-Oriented/ Problem Solving
Job Type
Certifications Required
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Full-time: 49.7%
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Veterinary Technician
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Part-time: 4.3%
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Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
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Temporary: 10.6%
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American Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) Accredited
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Certified Clinical Research Professional
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Certified Safety Professional
Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network 10
$45,000 average advertised salary
Agriculture Wages and Advertised Salary
Full-time jobs available in Agriculture
Advertised Salaries in Job Postings Quarter 4 2017
Of the 320 postings in Agriculture in Q4 2017, only 50 specified an annual salary. Among them, 44 percent of the postings offered less than $35,000 per year, with an average annual salary of $45,000. The table below containing data from BLS estimates that six out of the top ten occupations with wage data have a median salary of less than $35,000 per year, while the others can earn over $65,000 per year. The highest paying top-ten job in this group, Clinical Research Coordinators, reported median earnings over $100,000 per year ($51.20 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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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 decreased by 20 percent between Q3 2017 and Q4 2017, resulting in a total of 1,087 job ads. Demand in this occupation group has shown a pattern of growth since 2011, with an additional 571 more postings in Q4 2017 than Q1 2011.
Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
Employment Over Time 2001 - 2017
Employment Analysis Employment in Business and Finance related occupations has steadily grown since the Great Recession in 2009. Employment for Business and Finance hit its lowest point in 2009, where the industry employed only 15,707 workers. Thus far in 2017, employment increased by nearly 3,300 individuals to 19,015 workers. Data: EMSI Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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1,087 total job postings in Business and Finance
19,015 Business and Finance workers Business & Finance Top Jobs Posted Quarter 4 2017
Analysis In Q4 2017, Human Resources Specialists were the most indemand occupation, closely followed by Management Analysts. Accountants reported the third highest number of postings during the quarter with 92 online job ads. Financial Analysts and Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists round out the top five posted jobs related to Business and Finance. Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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Top in-demand job: Human Resource Specialist
Business & Finance Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree desired
Educational Attainment
Of the 876 Business and Finance job postings that specified a desired educational attainment level, 72 percent preferred candidates with a bachelor’s degree. High school or vocational training was the next most in-demand level of education. Of the 709 postings that specified desired experience, these were split mostly between zero to two years of experience and three to five years of experience with 247 and 381 ads, respectively. In Q4 2017, entry-level Business and Finance positions are available to southeast Michigan workers willing to pursue a bachelor’s degree.
In-Demand Area of Study •
Business Administration and Management, General
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Accounting
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Finance, General
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Marketing/ Marketing Management, General
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Human Resources Development
Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
Experience Required
Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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0-5 years, most in-demand experience level
Top area of study: Business Administration and Management
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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Customer Service/ Customer Contact
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Writing
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Accounting/ Budgeting
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Organizational Skills
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Project Management
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Problem Solving
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Scheduling
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Team Work/ Collaboration
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Certifications Required
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Full-time: 55.4%
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Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
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Part-time: 1.6%
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Series 7
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Temporary: 5.9%
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Insurance License
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Investment Advisor
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Certified Financial Planner
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Greater than $50,000 typical annual salary
Business & Finance Wages and Advertised Salary
Accounting and software skills in demand
Advertised Salaries in Job Postings Quarter 4 2017
Only 138 postings in Business and Finance specified an annual salary during Q4 2017, but those that did painted an optimistic picture. Of those postings, 59 percent offered $50,000 or more annually with an average advertised salary of $60,000. Lucrative positions in the field exist to suit the high education requirements. Entry-level (tenth percentile) wages for nine of the top ten Business and Finance jobs are over $15 per hour, and over $25 at the median wage level.
Wage Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics 2016
Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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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Education Occupation Group
Introduction Education-related jobs can be found both in the private and public sectors with teachers and other educationrelated workers employed in public schools, private schools, and training institutions. Jobs in the education occupation group require a variety of skills and credentials dependent on the target age group and topic area for the educator. From elementary school teachers to college professors, educators are the backbone of training the future workforce.
Online Job Postings
Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
Job Posting Analysis Job postings in Education do not follow a traditional business cycle like many other occupation groups. Instead, Education hiring peaks during quarter three, particularly in July and August when schools ramp up staffing for the school year. In Q4 2017 postings decreased by 180 postings from Q3 2017 levels for a total of 410 job ads.
Employment Over Time 2001 - 2017
Employment Analysis Unlike many other occupation groups that have recovered jobs since the recession, Education employment overall has been declining since 2003 and currently has 11,833 workers compared to the 13,715 during the peak in 2004. Education positions, many of which are publicly funded, typically follow government spending on educator positions and part-time versus fulltime faculty choices made by universities in response.
Data: EMSI Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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Top in-demand occupation: Teachers and Instructors
410 Education jobs posted during Q4 2017 Education Top Jobs Posted Quarter 4 2017
Analysis Teachers and Instructors, All Other were the most in-demand Education workers in the Region 9 during Q4 2017 with 114 postings. Other popular occupations include Preschool Teachers, All Other, Teacher Assistants, Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education, and Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary. Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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Bachelor’s degree required for teaching positions
Education Education and Experience
Entry-level opportunities available in Education
Educational Attainment
Most positions in Education require college education as training requirements have increased. Another large batch of postings are open to those with vocational training, most likely accounting for Teacher Assistants. Many positions are open to less experienced workers with 75 postings offering entry-level opportunities. The next most requested experience is three to five years, with 36 ads preferring this criterion. Few postings require more than five years of experience. Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
In-Demand Area of Study •
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Computer Science
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Child Development
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Economics, General
Experience Required
Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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Child Care and Lesson Planning: in-demand skills
Teacher Certification required
Education In-Demand Skills To effectively prepare students for careers of their own, educators must be proficient in classroom-specific teaching skills bolstered by the communication, planning, and computer skills valued in most industries. Technical skills for teachers and other occupations in the Education occupation group include lesson planning, teaching, and child care.
Technical In-Demand Skills
Foundational In-Demand Skills
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Teaching/ Lecturing/ Instruction
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Communication Skills/ Teamwork
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Collective Bargaining
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Writing/ Planning/ Research
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Scheduling
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Organizational Skills
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Child Care/ Child Development
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Detail-Oriented
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Microsoft Office
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English
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Certifications Required
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Full-time: 55.9%
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Teaching Certificate
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Part-time: 24.6%
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Certified Teacher
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Temporary: 7.8%
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Board Certified/ Board Eligible
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First Aid CPR AED
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American Heart Association Certificate
Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network 22
$47,000: average advertised salary in Q4 2017
Education Wages and Advertised Salary
Earning potential increases with age of students taught
Advertised Salary in Job Postings Quarter 4 2017
Starting salary for many teaching positions are not competitive but do have growth potential. Teachers’ salaries are generally negotiated by a union and increase over time. The average advertised salary for Education jobs during Q4 2017 was $47,000. Only 34 percent of postings indicate annual salaries below $35,000 despite high educational requirements. In the wage table below, four of the top ten jobs have entry-level wages at or below $10 per hour, though most show dramatic increases over time.
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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Education Occupations
Custom Occupation Group Education-related jobs can be found both in the private and public sectors with teachers and other educationrelated workers employed in public schools, private schools, and training institutions. 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 Postings Analysis
Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
Online job ads for Energy workers rebounded during Q4 2017, gaining 48 postings for a total of 113. Demand as shown by online postings is generally small and volatile in this occupation group, but has demonstrated an overall trend of growth. This level is 20 postings greater than Q4 2016, and 73 greater than Q4 2015. Employment Analysis
Employment Over Time 2001 - 2017
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, 6,130 southeast Michigan workers are employed in these industries. Employment in these industries declined between 2005 and 2012, losing 1,226 jobs. Employment levels are only about 500 workers beneath the 2005 peak. Data: EMSI Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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Top in-demand job: Managers, All Other
Now Hiring: 113 Energy jobs posted
Energy Top Jobs Posted Quarter 4 2017
Analysis In Q4 2017, Managers, All Other and Nuclear Engineers were the most in-demand occupations. Maintenance and Repair Workers, General reported the third highest number of postings during the quarter with 10 online job ads. Electrical Engineers and First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers round out the top five posted jobs related to Energy. Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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Technical and vocational training highly sought after
Energy Education and Experience
Most desired experience: 3 to 5 years
Educational Attainment
Many jobs in Energy have an engineering focus and thus require a bachelor’s degree for employment. However, there are also many technician-level positions that require vocational training such as an apprenticeship. As seen in the 67 postings that specified an experience level, 34 percent of energy companies posting in Q4 2017 preferred three to five years of experience. Demand for entry-level workers was much lower, with only 10 percent of postings looking for these workers.
In-Demand Area of Study •
Engineering, General
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Engineering Technology, General
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/ Technicians, Other
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Mechanical Engineering
Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
Experience Required
Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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Management skills in high demand
PMP and CDL certifications in-demand
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 management to technical support and repair.
Technical In-Demand Skills
Foudational In-Demand Skills
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Budgeting/ Scheduling
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Planning/ Writing/ Research
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Project Management/ Supervisory Skills
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Problem Solving
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Nuclear Energy
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Mathematics
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Engineering Support
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Communication Skills
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Repair/ Inspection
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Ability to Perform Physical Labor
Job Type
Certifications Required
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Full-time: 37.1%
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Project Management Certification (E.G. PMP)
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Part-time: Data Not Available
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HVAC Technician Certification (E.G. EPA 608)
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Temporary: 1.8%
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Inspection Certification
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Commercial Driver’s License
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Professional Engineer
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Top area of study: Engineering
Energy Wages and Advertised Salary
Engineering and Management positions provide high wage growth
Advertised Salaries in Job Postings Quarter 4 2017
Only one posting among Q4 2017 Energy postings advertised a salary less than $35,000 annually. According to BLS data, wages for energy workers are high and offer upward growth. This is especially true for engineers and managers. Nuclear Engineers reported median annual incomes greater than $85,000 per year.
Wage Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics 2016
Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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 Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
Online job ads for Engineers and Designers declined 20 percent to 683 during Q4 2017, compared to 849 postings during Q3 2017. Nearly 200 job postings must be recovered before demand reaches 2015 levels.
Employment Analysis Employment in occupations related to Engineers and Designers grew modestly between 2016 and 2017, gaining 155 positions for 10,798 in total. A downward trend of employment for Region 9 engineers began in 2001 when employment peaked at 11,319 jobs, well before the Great Recession of 2009. Since the lowest point of 8,066 workers in 2009, growth has been consistent. Current employment levels are only about 520 workers beneath the 2001 peak.
Employment Over Time 2001 - 2017
Data: EMSI Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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Most desired experience: 3 to 5 years
Now Hiring: 683 online job Engineering and Designer postings
Engineers & Designers Top Jobs Posted Quarter 4 2017
Analysis Mechanical Engineers remained the most indemand occupation in Q4 2017 with 163 postings. Electrical Engineers were the second most in-demand occupation with 125 online job ads. Civil Engineers overtook Commercial and Industrial Designers, becoming the third most desired type of worker with 61 postings. Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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Top area of study: Engineering
Engineers & Designers Education and Experience
Education desired: Bachelor’s degree
Educational Attainment
Of the Engineers and Designer job postings that specified a desired experience level during Q4 2017, 78 percent required five years of experience or less. The most in-demand level of experience was three to five years with 226 postings. Education is key to augment experience for engineers. Of the 90 percent of ads that specified educational attainment, or 464 postings, most 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.
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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Computer Science
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Geological/ Geophysical Engineering
Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
Experience Required
Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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59% Top certification: ABET Accredited
of job ads offer full-time employment
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 project development are desired, as are familiarity with Microsoft Office and scheduling. Employers hiring Engineers and Designers prefer candidates with effective communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Technical In-Demand Skills
Foudational In-Demand Skills
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AutoCAD
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Communication Skills
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Microsoft Office
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Problem Solving
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Project Management
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Mathematics
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Electrical Engineering
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Planning/ Writing/ Research
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Mechanical Engineering
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Organizational Skills
Job Type •
Full-time: 59.2%
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Part-time: 0.9%
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Temporary: 5.4%
Certifications Required •
American Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) Accredited
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Professional Engineer
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Six Sigma Certification
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Security Clearance
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Certified Industrial Hygienist
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54% of postings with advertised salaries were >$75,000 perr year
Engineers & Designers Wages and Advertised Salaries
Skills: Validation, Microsoft Office
Advertised Salaries in Job Postings Quarter 4 2017
Among online job ads that listed salary information, 54 percent offered over $75,000 annually. With a mean real-time salary for Engineers and Designers of $73,000, it remains a field well worth the educational investment necessary for entry. Seven of the ten top jobs have median wages approximately $40 hourly, with some having the potential to increase to over $45 per hour. Even starting wages for six of the top occupations in the Engineers and Designers group are over $25 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 fell in Q4 after reaching a new high of 4,198 postings during Q3 2017. Employers listed 3,800 postings during Q4 2017, 10 percent less than last quarter. Current demand is over 550 more postings than one year ago, in Q4 2016, and almost 2,700 more postings than in Q1 2011. Employment Analysis
Employment Over Time 2017
With 50,682 jobs, 2017 continues to set peak employment in Health Care, exceeding the previous high of 49,541 jobs in 2016. Employment has shown consistent growth since 2001, and is now 41 percent higher than the 36,017 workers employed in Health Care in 2001.
Data: EMSI Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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Job postings decreased 10%
Top in-demand occupation: Registered Nurses
Health Care Top Jobs Posted Quarter 4 2017
Analysis Registered Nurses remain by far the most popular occupation in the health care group, with 1,268 online job postings for this position. Nursing Assistants, Medical Assistants, and Pharmacy Technicians were also in high demand with 249, 203, and 161 postings respectively. Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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68% of jobs required an associate’s degree or less
Health Care Education and Experience
Most desired experience level: 0 to 2 years
Educational Attainment
Almost all the Health Care job postings that specified a desired experience level during Q4 2017 were available to workers with under two years of experience. Additionally, 68 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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Radiologic Technology/ Science Radiographer
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Health Professions and Related Programs
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Clinical/ Medical Laboratory Technician
Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
Experience Required
Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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60% of jobs with advertised salaries were over $50,000
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, therapy 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
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Patient Care/ Treatment Planning
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Communication Skills
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Patient/ Family Education and Instruction
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Writing/ Planning
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Scheduling
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Teamwork/ Collaboration
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Customer Service
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Problem Solving
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Teaching
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Building Effective Relationships
Job Type
Certifications Required
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Full-time: 51.8%
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Registered Nurse
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Part-time: 9.4%
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First Aid CPR AED
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Temporary: 9.0%
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Nurse Practitioner
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Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
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Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification
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In-demand certifications: RN, CPR
Health Care Wages and Advertised Salaries
Average advertised salary: $67,000
Advertised Salaries in Job Postings Quarter 4 2017
Salary data, where advertised, was fairly evenly distributed during Q4 2017. Of the 3,800 postings, only 320 specified a salary. The mean advertised salary was $67,000 annually, with 40 percent of postings offering below $50,000 and 60 percent above. 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, there is plenty of room for advancement in the field. In the Health Care occupation, there is plenty of room for advancement in the field. Nurse Practitioners and Pharmacists have strong wage opportunities, offering over $40 hourly at the median, while consistent top occupation Registered Nurses earn nearly $30.
Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
Wage Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics 2016
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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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Information Technology Occupation Group
Introduction Information technology jobs include occupations that are associated with entry level, technical, and professional careers related to the design, development, support and management of hardware, software, multimedia, and systems integration services. While the information technology group does not currently meet the employment levels of the others, it is quickly growing.
Online Job Postings
Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
Job Postings Analysis Online job ads for occupations related to IT decreased 20 percent to 1,679 during Q4 2017, compared to 2,099 postings during Q3 2017. Employer demand for IT occupations in the Region 9 last peaked at 2,112 postings in Q3 2015.
Employment Over Time 2001 - 2017 Employment Analysis Region 9 employment in IT-related occupations has enjoyed consistent growth since 2009, the lowest point in the previous 15 years. To continue this pattern, 2017 reported 12,136 jobs in IT, an increase from 11,739 jobs in 2016.
Data: EMSI Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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20% decrease in job postings
Most in-demand occupation: Software Developers for Applications
Information Technology Top Jobs Quarter 4 2017
Analysis The most in-demand occupation in the IT group during Q4 2017 was Software Developers, Applications with 602 online job postings, which has consistently been the top job in this group for the past several years. Computer Systems Analysts were the second most popular, followed by Computer User Support Specialists, both reporting over 120 postings each. Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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% Experience preferred: 3 to 5 years
Information Technology Education and Experience
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Educational Attainment
Of the 1,109 IT job postings that specified a desired experience level during Q4 2017, 78 percent were available to workers with under five years of experience. Most of those postings request three to five years of experience, reflecting a desire for experienced developers and well-honed customer support. Educational requirements were less flexible, with 79 percent of postings that reported a minimum education requirement of a bachelor’s degree. The premium put on education over experience illustrates that workers willing to pursue the necessary education will find ample opportunity in IT-related fields.
In-Demand Area of Study •
Computer Science
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Engineering, General
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/ Technicians, Other
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Management Information Systems, General
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Experience Required
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52% of advertised salaries greater than $75,000
Knowledge areas: Computer Science, Engineering
Information Technology In-Demand Skills IT occupations require technical software proficiency, often explaining the high levels of education for entry. Region 9 employers hiring during Q4 2017 sought prowess with specific applications like SQL and software engineering. These employers also sought candidates with the ability to effectively problem solve and communicate their solutions to clients.
Technical in-Demand Skills
Foudational In-Demand Skills
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Software Development
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Communication Skills
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SQL
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Writing
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JAVA/ JavaScript
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Problem Solving/ Troubleshooting
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Project Management
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Teamwork/ Collaboration
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LINUX
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Research/ Planning
Job Type •
Full-time: 52.7%
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Part-time: 1.3%
•
Temporary: 3.8%
Certifications Required •
Project Management Certification (E.G. PMP)
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CISCO Certified Network Associate
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American Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) Accredited
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Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
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Network+ Certified
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Project Management certification in-demand
Information Technology Wages and Advertised Salaries
Average advertised salary: $80,000
Advertised Salaries in Job Postings Quarter 4 2017
Advertised salaries for IT occupations during Q4 2017 were typically above $75,000 per year, with 52 percent of postings in this category and a mean real-time salary of $80,000. The high salaries despite modest experience requirements makes IT a lucrative field in the Region 9 for those willing to pursue the necessary training.
Wage Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics 2016
Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
Data: EMSI, BLS Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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IT Occupations
Custom Occupation Group WIN’s Information Technology (IT) occupation group looks at workers tasked to work with and develop programs, websites, and other computer system processes. 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 fell 25 percent to 741 postings during Q4 2017 following only modest growth during 2016. Despite quarterly variation, demand for Skilled Trades workers in the Region 9 has been on the rise since the end of 2012, which reported 330 online job ads for Skilled Trades positions.
Employment Over Time 2001 - 2017
Employment Analysis Employment in Skilled Trades declined steeply between 2001 and 2009, but has made consistent, if small, gains since the Recession low of 14,150 employed workers. Employment levels have increased one percent since 2016, and 18,745 individuals were employed in Skilled Trades occupations in 2017.
Data: EMSI Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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Job postings decreased 25%
Most in-demand occupation: Production Workers
Skilled Trades & Technicians Top Jobs Posted Quarter 4 2017
Analysis In Q4 2017, the most in-demand Skilled Trades Occupation was Production Workers with 132 postings. With nearly equal popularity, First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers were also in high demand, with 100 postings. Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers, Machinists, and ComputerControlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic round out the top five. Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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Experience required: Under two years
Skilled Trades & Technicians Education and Experience
Average advertised salary: $33,000
Educational Attainment
Postings indicating desired experience sought both entry-level workers and workers with previous experience for skilled trades occupations. While 51 percent of postings that specified experience are available to those with fewer than two years of experience, another 41 percent desire more experienced workers with three to five years. Education requirements are not as variable. A clear majority (77 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 •
Engineering, General
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Mechanical Engineering
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Construction Management
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Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/ Technicians, Other
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Experience Required
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65% Education required: High school diploma and vocational training
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
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Repair/ Inspection
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Communication Skills
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Computer Numerical Control (CNC)
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Mathematics
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Machining
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Ability to Perform Physical Labor
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Supervisory Skills
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Problem Solving
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Lathes
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Troubleshooting
Job Type •
Full-time: 64.7%
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Part-time: 1.8%
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Temporary: 8.2%
Certifications Required •
Security Clearance
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Forklift Operator Certification
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American Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) Accredited
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Boiler Operator License
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Commercial Driver's License
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In-demand certifications: CDL, Forklift Operator Certification
Skilled Trades & Technicians Wages ans Advertised Salaries
Knowledge areas: Engineering, Business Administration
Advertised Salaries in Job Postings Quarter 4 2017
Skilled Trades are among the lowest paid occupations across southeast Michigan. In Q4 2017, 53 percent of advertised salaries in the Skilled Trades were below $35,000 per year. The median advertised salary was $33,000 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 nine of the top ten indemand Skilled Trades jobs during Q4 2017 have median wages over $15 per hour with strong growth potential following additional experience.
Wage Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics 2016
Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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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Annual Labor Market Data
Percent Change from Change 2016 from 2016
2010 Annual
2011 Annual
2012 Annual
2013 Annual
2014 Annual
2015 Annual
2016 Annual
2017 Annual
Labor Force
498,525
488,616
487,888
494,224
499,712
502,564
510,896
514,586
3,690
0.7%
Employment
445,800
446,573
452,074
459,171
470,372
480,374
490,173
495,782
5,609
1.1%
Unemployment
52,725
42,044
35,814
35,053
29,340
22,191
20,723
18,804
‐1,919
‐9.3%
Unemployment Rate
10.6%
8.6%
7.3%
7.1%
5.9%
4.4%
4.1%
3.7%
‐0.4%
na
*Note: Monthly data averaged by year Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Quarterly Labor Market Data Change 3rd 4th Quarter 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 4th Quarter from 3rd Quarter 2016 2017 2017 2017 Quarter 2017 2017
Percent Change from 3rd Quarter 2017
One‐Year One‐Year Change Percent from 4th Change from Quarter 4th Quarter 2016 2016
Labor Force
514,305
513,907
513,635
515,443
515,359
‐84
0.0%
1,055
0.2%
Employment
495,492
491,909
496,935
492,675
496,781
4,106
0.8%
1,289
0.3%
Unemployment
18,812
21,998
16,700
22,768
18,578
‐4,190
‐25.1%
‐234
‐1.2%
Unemployment Rate
3.7%
4.3%
3.3%
4.4%
3.6%
0.8%
‐25.1%
‐0.1%
‐1.2%
January 2017
February 2017
March 2017
April 2017
May 2017
June 2017
*Note: Monthly data averaged by quarter Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Monthly Labor Market Data October 2016
November December 2016 2016
July 2017 August 2017
September 2017
October 2017
November 2017
December 2017
Labor Force
516,329
515,580
511,005
510,484
516,415
514,821
513,519
512,289
515,096
514,660
512,534
519,135
515,423
517,995
512,660
Employment
494,643
498,076
493,758
487,623
492,524
495,580
498,573
495,865
496,366
490,334
490,636
497,055
495,628
500,248
494,468
Unemployment
21,686
17,504
17,247
22,861
23,891
19,241
14,946
16,424
18,730
24,326
21,898
22,080
19,795
17,747
18,192
Unemployment Rate
4.2%
3.4%
3.4%
4.5%
4.6%
3.7%
2.9%
3.2%
3.6%
4.7%
4.3%
4.3%
3.8%
3.4%
3.5%
* Note: Data shown for 15 most recently available months Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics
APPENDIX- 1
RPI Region 9 Job Posting Data by Occupation Group* Over Time
Total Postings
Q1 2017
Q2 2017
Q3 2017
Q4 2017
21,295
23,482
23,288
25,803
21,026
‐1.3%
‐18.5%
275
394
426
403
302
9.8%
‐25.1%
1,275
1,322
1,193
1,360
1,087
‐14.7%
‐20.1%
180
217
244
284
190
5.6%
‐33.1%
5,174
5,608
5,220
5,911
5,145
‐0.6%
‐13.0%
610
451
438
590
410
‐32.8%
‐30.5%
93
86
91
65
113
21.5%
73.8%
776
837
841
849
683
‐12.0%
‐19.6%
3,227
3,773
4,099
4,198
3,800
17.8%
‐9.5%
1,646
1,927
1,805
2,099
1,679
2.0%
‐20.0%
802
896
964
984
737
‐8.1%
‐25.1%
1,478
1,415
1,700
1,977
1,174
‐20.6%
‐40.6%
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 Technologies 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 Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
APPENDIX- 3
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