North Carolina Education and Workforce Products, Services & Collaborations BLS Directors Meeting 2018 Atlanta, Ga May 22, 2018 Betty McGrath Labor & Economic Analysis Division NC Department of Commerce

North Carolina Department of Commerce Secretary of Commerce Economic Development Rural Development Division Division of Workforce Solutions NC Works Commission (NC State WDB) Division of Employment Security Labor & Economic Analysis Division Secretary of Commerce Member of NC Works Commission Member of Governor’s Education Cabinet Education and Workforce Partners History of collaboration with Education and Workforce Partners Established Partner in One Stop System from the Beginning Participation in Education and Workforce Committees and Workgroups Career Information & Systems Training and Outreach on the use of Labor Market & Career Information Longitudinal Data System – North Carolina Common Follow-up System (CFS)

North Carolina Education and Workforce Products, Services and Collaborations Career Information NCCareers.org Publications Trainings Employer needs Survey Longitudinal Data System North Carolina Common Follow-up System (CFS) Education and Workforce Program Performance NC TOWER

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NCcareers.org Occupational Duties Work Environment Typical Interests Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Education, Training, Experience Industries of Employment NC Job Outlook Median NC Wage Similar Jobs Job Search

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North Carolina – Employer Needs Survey Collaborative Effort with NC Works Commission (State WDB) 2014, 2016, 2018 (Just Completed) Representative Sample of Employers (10+ Employment) Additional Sample of Manufacturing & STEM Employers Approximately 2,000 Completed Surveys Questions Tried to Fill Positions in Past 12 Months Difficulty in Filling Positions Experience Level of Positions Entry experience (1 year or Less) Mid Level experience (2 - 4 years or Less) Senior Level experience (5 years or Less) Reasons for Difficulty Resources used in Recruiting Biggest Workforce Challenges Use of Workforce System Training / Staff Development Benefits Employment Plans for 2018

North Carolina – Employer Needs Survey Findings Difficulty in Filling Positions Higher Difficulty in 2018 vs. 2016 5 out of 10 Employers had difficulty in past 12 months More Difficulty for Manufacturing and STEM Employers Lack of Employability Lack of Work Experience, Tech Skills, Soft Skills, Education Few Applicants Geographic Differences Higher Difficulties Highest in Mid Size Metro Areas Reasons for Difficulty Vary by Seniority of Position Entry Level – Employability / Personal Issues Mid & Senior Level – Lack of Relevant Experience Increased use of Internet for Finding Talent Opportunities exist for Workforce System to better Market & Match Services

North Carolina Common Follow-up System Longitudinal Data System Purpose: To provide information on the educational and employment outcomes of participants in publicly supported educational, employment and training programs for use in planning, policy-making, program evaluation, resource allocation and career planning. Started as a Voluntary Effort Codified Under State Law – 1995 North Carolina General Statute Chapter 96 was amended to: establish the CFS by statute; define system participation; establish operational responsibility; establish performance and evaluative responsibility; mandate data integrity and confidentiality; and outline reporting and schedules. In 2012 Workforce Data Quality Initiative Grant to Assist with System Enhancement In 2014 System move into the Government Data Analytics Center

North Carolina Common Follow-up System Extensive Repository of Education and Workforce Information Data on over 9.4 Million Individuals Enrolled in Education and Workforce Programs Over 25 Years of Employment and Wage Information Over 17 Years of Unemployment Insurance Claims and Benefit Payment Information Data Contributors NC Department of Commerce LEAD Division of Workforce Solutions Division of Employment Security NC Department of Health and Human Services Division of Services for the Blind Division of Social Services Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Division of Aging and Adult Services NC Community College System The University of North Carolina General Administration NC Department of Public Instruction NC Department of Public Safety Division of Adult Correction

North Carolina Common Follow-up System Reports to the North Carolina General Assembly CFS Evaluation Report CFS Operational Report NCWorks Performance Report Development of Information Technology Delivery Systems NC TOWER Supply Demand Analysis Collaborating with Contributing Agencies Reporting Initiatives Analytical Capacity Data Resources Economic Development Projects

North Carolina Common Follow-up System Evaluation of Education and Workforce Programs North Carolina Community College Associate Degree Programs Number of Students & Graduates by Year Employment in North Carolina Median Wage North Carolina Percent Employed & Median Wage by Industry

North Carolina Common Follow-up System Evaluation of Education and Workforce Programs North Carolina WIA/WIOA Dislocated Worker Program Number of Participants & Exiters by Year Employment in North Carolina Median Wage North Carolina Percent Employed & Median Wage by Industry

North Carolina Common Follow-up System NC TOWER

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North Carolina Common Follow-up System Supply Demand Analysis High In Demand Career Clusters

Betty McGrath Labor & Economic Analysis Division NC Department of Commerce