1. Restoring the Economy by Building America’s Workforce Dr. Tony Zeiss

2. What Drives the Economy? II. Economic Recovery III. Workforce Trends IV. A Call for Action

3. Wake Up Call
6/4/2018

4. Skilled & Productive Workers
# 1 Threat To The Economy
Lack of
Skilled & Productive Workers
Alan Greenspan

5. # 1 Threat To Your State (Your Community)
Lack of
Skilled & Productive Workers

6. “America is facing the greatest labor & skills shortage in its history

7. Hard Facts 10 million worker shortage in 2011.
U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
A crisis in finding skilled labor.
National Association of Manufactures;
Senator Tom Harken
Health care providers & public schools are desperate for skilled labor~
-Get’em While They’re Hot
Dr. Tony Zeiss

8. Hard Facts Baby boomers are retiring.
Succeeding generations are smaller.
Low skilled jobs are becoming obsolete or moving offshore.
Higher skilled jobs are replacing lower skilled jobs.
America’s talent pool is decreasing; China’s & India’s are increasing.
Evolving leadership gap.~

9. 6/4/2018
Education Required
Projected Growth in Supply and Demand of Workers With Some Postsecondary Education, 1998 to
Labor projections indicate that between 1998 and 2028 there will be gap between the number of jobs requiring postsecondary experience, and the number of people with appropriate experience.
Therefore, without significant training by community colleges (and other providers) there will be an under-trained US workforce, reducing productivity.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau and National Alliance of Business

10. Hard Facts U. S. is losing manufacturing jobs.
80% of creativity & innovation.
We must continue to be creative & innovative.
Jobs of the Future require higher skills & knowledge.
40% to 60% of jobs in 2015 don’t exist~

11. Good News
Those organizations that prepare for the labor & skill shortage will do well!
Providing a reliable supply chain of skilled workers is critical (and can be done).
Most workers are prepared by community & technical colleges.

12. Good News
Most outsourced corporate education is provided by community colleges.
Community Colleges are driving much of the economy (A great source of skilled employees; very responsive).~

13. Meeting Citizen and Employer Needs
Our Challenge
Meeting Citizen and Employer Needs
of the 21st Century

14. The Happy Plumber

15. I. What Drives the Economy?
People and their Ability to Produce!

16. Economic Powers Will Be Those Who…
Compete well.
Produce well.
Use info & info networks well.
Educate well.
Produce skilled workers.~

17. Colleges Now Serve… Emerging Workers Existing Workers
Entrepreneurial Workers
Transitional Workers
Avocational Workers~

18. The Value of LifelongTraining
KNOWLEDGE = KEY STRATEGIC RESOURCE LEARNING = KEY STRATEGIC ACTIVITY

19. The Value of Lifelong Training
40 – 60% of the jobs in haven’t been invented yet.

20. Job Requirements in 2005 25% BS OR HIGHER 70% 1 OR 2 YEARS
5% HIGH SCHOOL OR BELOW SOURCE: US DEPT. OF LABOR

21. Note:
83% of Associate Degree holders have same or higher earnings as Four Year Degree holders.
-Other Ways to Win
Gray & Herr

22. II. Economic Recovery Job Attraction Job Expansion Job Creation
Job Retention
All Depend upon Skilled Workers

23. 101M Adult Learners in U.S. 33.5M Degrees of All Kinds
4.4M Basic Skills
45.6M Occupational Skills
45.6M Personal Enrichment~
Source: NCES, Condition of Ed., 2000

24. Training and Re-Training Stimulates Job Growth and Economic Recovery

25. III. Workforce Trends 6%+ Unemployment
Availability of low-skilled workers is rising.
Need for low-skilled workers is decreasing.
Need for professional workers is increasing.
Need for technical skilled workers is increasing.
Cross training is standard ~

26. Key Employee Group Needs
Health professionals – 25% Growth, 2016
Teachers
Professional & Business Services – Employment Services
Managers in all fields
IT professionals with specific certifications: Desktop Publishing, JAVA, Cisco, Database Mgt., Security Certifications~

27. 10 Best Jobs Requiring Two-Year Degrees
Computer Specialist
Dental Hygienists
Fashion Designers
Registered Nurses
Environmental Engineering Technicians
Radiologic Technologists & Technicians
Industrial Engineering Technicians
Paralegals & Legal Assistants
Occupational Therapists Assistants
Computer Support Specialists
Source: Careerbuilder.com

28. High Growth Occupations
Source: DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics 2008

29. Occupations with a Decrease in Employment
Source: DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics 2008

30. National Trends Employers care about performance.
Degrees are less revered.
Professional Certification desired.
Public education isn’t responsive or very accountable.~

31. Employer Concerns Curriculum - life skills, workplace skills.
Nine of 10 mfg. companies cannot find skilled workers.
Shortage of workers in health care, education, & professional services.
50 – 60% of workers have basic skills needs.~

32. Student Concerns From Candidates to Consumers
Responsive Educational Services with Relevance (Certifications)
Convenience and Comprehensive
Encouragement~

33. IV. A Call For Action Community Colleges Are Uniquely Suited
Accessible
Affordable
Customer focused
Market sensitive
Accountable~

34. Old Sam

35. Why People Attend Community Colleges
Age:
Transfer % 14.5%
Improve Skills % 83.5%
Other % 2%
Source: AACC Journal, Baker, Apr., 1998

36. Why People Withdraw from Community Colleges
Age:
Lack of Program Info
Child Care
Work
Lack of Interest
Inconvenient Classes
Financial ~

37. New Challenges Preserving our relevance.
Adjusting to market needs-occupational skills credentialing.
Serving emerging, existing, transitional, and entrepreneurial workers.
Collaborating with government, business, community, and other educational organizations.~

38. Community College Paradigm Shift
FROM To
Available Convenient
Teaching Learning
Traditional Flexible
Supported Self Assisted
Insulated Community Based
Self Focused Customer Focused~

39. Career Focused Colleges

40. Personal Leadership Pathway
Nine Laws for Becoming Influential
9. Law of Learning
8. Law of Self Confidence
7. Law of Organization
6. Law of Results
5. Law of Problem Solving
4. Law of Team Work
3. Law of Work Ethic
2. Law of communication

41. 1. Law of Attitude

42. Personal Leadership Pathway
Four Power Principles
1. Vision
2. Thought
3. Influence
4. Reciprocity
Source: Build Your Own Ladder
Dr. Tony Zeiss

43. The CPCC Story Spring 1993 15% of Students & Losing Money
Fall New Master Plan & Vision
Spring U. S. Government Distinction
Spring Community College of the Year
Fall % of Students, $4M+

44. Corporate & Continuing Education Models
1. Separated 2. Integrated

45. Benefits To the College
Fulfilling Vision & Mission
Financial
Closer Business & Community Partnerships
Policy Makers LIKE IT!
Entrepreneurial Culture~

46. Stay Optimistic!