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

2. 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)

3. 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

4. NCcareers.org

5. NCcareers.org

6. NCcareers.org

7. 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

8. NCcareers.org

9. NCcareers.org

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. North Carolina Common Follow-up System
NC TOWER

18. North Carolina Common Follow-up System
NC TOWER

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

20. Betty McGrath Labor & Economic Analysis Division NC Department of Commerce