Nick Kremer, Facilitator Big Data - Big Deal! Nick Kremer, Facilitator NCWE Consultant

Use Data To… Determine the need for programs Looking at what topics should be taught Analyzing the behavior of large groups of people or things

Using Data Data is not a bunch of numbers that can stand alone needs analysis and interpretation Data based--data driven—data informed?

Using Data Always ask yourself what the “number” means, how it is arrived at, what limitations does it have

Using Data Back up your decisions and requests for resources Don’t just search for a number to justify what you want to do Let the data lead the way

Using Data for Program Development Surveys Labor Market Data Tools Examples: EMSI, Burning Glass, Chmura, Geographic Solutions DOL O*Net Focus groups

Great Example St Louis Community College

NCWE PLATINUM SPONSOR Uses several data sources Proprietary Analytic engine Report templates User friendly

Building Integrated Workforce Development Systems NCWE GOLD SPONSOR Building Integrated Workforce Development Systems Virtual LMI – Real Time Data Provides labor market information to individuals seeking jobs, training, and program information Assists employers looking to recruit talent and assess the labor market Helps providers successfully promote their programs

Building Integrated Workforce Development Systems Virtual OneStop Provides integrated services via the Internet for individuals, employers, training providers, workforce staff, and one-stop partners Offers easy access to key reporting features to provide management with valuable information for improved service delivery and enhanced performance

Burning Glass Real time Scans job postings on a daily basis Provides analytic engine so user can find information Needs a skilled user

Looking at Big Picture Questions Pierce College (Washington) Course completion rates broken down by type of student for every instructor Incentive for faculty to use information

Looking at Big Picture Questions California Community Colleges Did data matches for 2 million students to analyze impact on students who take a few classes to do better on job or get a new job Identified 84,000 such students—financial gain of $500 million

Group Work: Using Big Data Define a “big” question that big data might be able to help you answer What data would you need?