1. Building Business. Building Careers.

2. San Antonio,Texas The Alamo City's estimated population as of 2004 stands at nearly 1.25 million, making it the seventh largest city in the United States. Growth estimates of 2.17 million by 2020. San Antonio is the third-fastest growing city in America and the fastest growing city in Texas Unemployment Rate of 4.7 % (average)

3. A history of San Antonio's workforce and future growth projections Companies Locating in San Antonio: 2004 27 Companies3004 Jobs Created 2005 16 Companies 6885 Jobs Created 2006 9 Companies (to date)2635 Jobs Created

4. Good News – Bad News Region’s growth in knowledge-based industry clusters has outpaced the state and nation Growth has occurred despite the quality of the region’s workforce not because of it Our ability to sustain economic growth depends on our ability to build a well- educated, skilled workforce

5. The increasing shift in demand from unskilled to skilled labor. Of the 12, 524 jobs created, 3437 are in or related to advanced manufacturing. Over one half of the jobs produced will require more than a high school diploma or GED. Continuing education and training are the way of the future.

6. Our Strategic Goals A better-educated, skilled workforce More competitive businesses More high-skill, high-wage jobs Higher incomes for residents A positive return on investment

7. The development of strategic partnerships. Alamo WorkSource has developed partnership with: San Antonio Economic Development Foundation City of San Antonio Economic Development Department Alamo Community College District CPS Energy SAWS Other professional organizations and Economic Development organizations in the twelve county area.

8. Industry Cluster Analysis Identify and analyze area’s distinct industry clusters and demand/emerging occupations Identify the strengths/weaknesses of the region’s workforce Support and grow regional competitive advantages by: -Aligning the efforts of economic development, workforce development and education -Prioritizing the investment of resources -Focusing workforce and economic development strategies

9. Industry Clusters Aerospace/Aviation Bio-Tech/Health Services Construction Equipment & Supplies Financial Services Information Technology/Telecommunications Advanced Manufacturing

10. Workforce Initiatives Formation of Industry Cluster Steering Groups – provide a framework for aligning workforce and education efforts to meet the needs of employers Community college efforts to horizontally and vertically align and integrate vocational training programs Definition of a Prepared Youth – focus on strong reading, writing, math skills and teamwork, problem-solving, communications, critical thinking, ethics, and character traits Promotion of life-long, continuous learning

11. Living wage for San Antonio and Bexar County $9.62 per hour The employees of companies looking to receive consideration of tax abatement must meet or exceed the poverty level for a family of four as defined by the United States Department of Health and Human Services (note the company must produce at least 25 full time permanent positions.

12. Workforce Challenges Fragmentation in the education system – inhibits collaboration Inadequate technical/vocational education programs at secondary level Programs not focused/aligned to industry needs Low high school graduation rates

13. Workforce Challenges Low college completion rates High adult illiteracy rates Lag behind other major metro areas in the number of individuals with college degrees Lack of higher-level basic education and workplace skills Worker shortages in critical areas

14. The Alamo WorkSource Board provides leadership and governance over the regional workforce development system. This through a network of education and training providers preparing the workforce and connecting employers and job seekers. Who We Are

15. The Board of Directors The board consists of 25 volunteer community leaders representing: Business Education Economic Development Community-based Organizations Labor Public Sector

16. Our Service Area We serve the City of San Antonio and the counties of Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Medina, and Wilson. Reaching nearly 1.8 million people and over 25,000 businesses.

17. Our Customers All employers in the region, regardless of size of industry. All residents in the region, whether skilled or unskilled; employed, under- employed or unemployed; young and old.

18. Our Mission To ensure that the regional workforce system and the human development services it provides, make the region’s employers and residents competitive in the global economy.

19. Table 2-3 Projected U.S. Labor Force Changes by Race and Ethnicity* Group Level (in thousands) Percent Change 2000- 2010 Percent of Total 20002010 20002010 Total 140,863157,721 12.0100.0 White 117,574128,043 8.983.581.2 Black/African American 16,60320,041 20.711.812.7 Asian & other 6,6879,636 44.14.76.1 Hispanic origin 15,36820,947 36.310.913.3 Non-Hispanic 125,495136,774 9.089.186.7 *Bureau of Labor Statistics, Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections

20. Table 2-2 Projected Labor Force Changes by Age* Group Level (in thousands)Percent ChangePercent of Total 20002010 2000-201020002010 Total 140,863157,721 12.0100.0 16 to 24 years 22,71526,081 14.816.116.5 25 to 54 years 99,974104,994 5.071.066.6 55 to 64 years 13,97421,204 51.79.913.4 65 and older 4,2005,442 29.63.03.5 *Bureau of Labor Statistics, Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections

21. Facts By 2010 we will have 167,754,000 skilled jobs to fill in the US with 157,721,00 to fill them. 25% of employees caring for elderly relatives have changed jobs due to care giving responsibilities. There are now 34 million Americans over 65 and 1.5 million over the age of 90.

22. Facts By 2008 the number of adult workers from 25 to 40 years old will DECLINE by 1.7 million, this with 77 million baby boomers who will be eligible for retirement. One-fifth of the country’s large, established companies will be losing 40% or more of their top-level talent in the next five years.

23. Table 2-1 Occupations with Fastest Employment Growth, 2000-2010* Occupation Employment (in thousands) Growth 2000-2010 20002010 NumberPercent Computer software engineers, applications 380760 380100 Computer support specialists 506996 49097 Computer software engineers, systems software 317601 28490 Network and computer systems administrators 229416 18782 Network systems and data communications analysts 119211 9277 Desktop publishers 3863 2567 Database administrators 106176 7066 Personal and home care aides 414672 25862 Computer systems analysts 431689 25860 Medical assistants 329516 18757 *Bureau of Labor Statistics, Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections

24. Alamo WorkSource http://www.alamoworksource.org Texas Workforce Commission http://twc.state.tx.us Texas Industry Profiles http://texasindustryprofiles,com Joint Tax Phase-In Guidelines http://www.sanantonio.gov/edd/pdfs/tpi2006.pdf EDD Website: http://www.sanantonio.gov/edd/ Resource Website:

25. A Single Response Meeting the region’s challenges involves leadership and collaboration A single response – one voice – with private sector leadership is needed

26. Charlie Moke Director of Business Services Alamo WorkSource 115 East Travis Suite 220 San Antonio, Texas 78205 210-581-1063 Office 210-854-0287 Mobile charlie.moke@twc.state.tx.us Business Services Unit 210-224-HELP (4357) Resource Contacts:

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