Cici Mattiuzzi Director, Career Services Office, College of Engineering and Computer Science

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1 Sacramento Region Engineering Workforce Cici Mattiuzzi Director, Career Services Office, College of Engineering and Computer Science David Lyons Labor Market Analyst, California Employment Development Department

2 Trends Social, Political, Economic, Technological Changes that impact the market for engineers. These are the unknowns Government Regulation Government Spending Computerization & Automation The Internet & Outsourcing Downsizing, Restructuring, Mergers Global Events, Fuel Prices, & Natural Disasters 2

3 Trends It is hard to attract students to study engineering and computer science if they (or their parents) do not perceive opportunity for solid employment in the future. Outsourcing trends have been the biggest negative in the study engineering PR game. 3

4 Fueling Growth 4

5 Who is Currently Hiring Engineers? Demand for Engineers and Computer Scientists Who s hiring? Government Construction Firms Consulting Firms Engineering Services Semiconductor/Electronics firms (stealth hiring) Manufacturing 5

6 Who is Currently Hiring Engineers? 6

7 Majors Requested 7

8 Career Day History 8

9 Career Day History Engineering Demand 9

10 Career Day History Engineering Demand 10

11 Who is Currently Hiring Engineers Salary data is showing increasing demand 11

12 Average Salaries Bachelors Degree 12

13 Average Salaries Masters Degree 13

14 High 90% Salaries Bachelors Degree 14

15 High 90% Salaries Masters Degree 15

16 What is Fueling Current & Near Future Demand Governor s Agenda for California is going to fuel demand for engineers: We are a big state with big needs Arnold Schwarzenegger SOS 1/9/07 Calling for increase in spending for California infrastructure 37.3 billion for transportation projects 29.4 billion for dams, schools, and courthouses 13.9 billion in revenue bonds for prisons, water storage, and other small expenses 10,000 new classrooms, renovate 38,000 Source: Sacramento Bee 16

17 We Take Engineers for Until there is a problem. Granted Levees - Katrina (Sacramento) Power Failures Clean Energy & Climate Change Clogged Freeways & Regional Growth 17

18 U. S. Projections Growth + Replacement 55 million job openings between 2004 and Engineers are employed in professional, scientific, and technical services which is projected to grow faster and will add more jobs than most other major occupational groups. Growth plus the need to replace workers in this category will result in 12 million jobs openings during this 10 year period. 18

19 California Industry Projections 2004 to 2014 Professional and Business Services: Projected to grow by 600,000 jobs to surpass government as the largest industry. Includes engineering, architecture, computer related services, research and development.) Employment Development Department Labor Market Information Division 19

20 California Occupational Projections Replacements Often is Larger than the Growth Figure Numerical Percent Annual New Jobs Annual Replacements [1] Annual Total [2] Total, All Occupations 16,376,500 19,013,700 2,637, , , ,690 Computer and Mathematical Occupations 400, , , ,720 5,080 18,800 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 340, ,000 53, ,300 7,220 12, Totals (Growth + Replacement) 188,000 Computer Science Jobs 125,200 Architecture & Engineering Jobs 20

21 Jobs Jobs Supply and Demand Since 2001 the supply of engineers has declined nationwide with enrollments continuing to trend down. 120, ,000 80,000 60,000 Major Industry Trends 40,000 20,000 Sacramento MSA Job Growth Industries with Engineers Year State Gov. Local Gov Prof.& Bus. Serv Construction , ,000 80,000 60,000 40,000 20, Year State Gov. Local Gov Prof.& Bus. Serv Construction Industry jobs are trending up. Replacing Aging Infrastructure Transportation - highways, roads, bridges, & airports Public Buildings Health Facilities Water Systems Schools Colleges and Universities 21

22 While Demand is Rising Supply is Dwindling Baby boomers have a history of forming trends. Entering the labor market beginning in 1962 during California s fastest expansion period during the 60 s and 70 s. In Sacramento, more than 20% of the workforce is at retirement age growing to 30% or 300,000 workers. Males Females Babyboom Year 2020 Babybust Echoboom Percent 22

23 Divergent trends Labor Market Tightening Declining trend in engineering graduates at CSUS. 9.0% 8.0% 7.0% 6.0% 5.0% 4.0% 3.0% 2.0% 1.0% 0.0% Unemployment Rate Trends CA Sacramento MSA Unemployment is low. (below 5%) 23

24 Sacramento & Yuba City MSAs Upward trends during downturn Benchmark Sacramento s Job Growth has outpaced the State and Nation for the last 10 to 15 years and ranks in the top 20 fastest growing metropolitan areas in the Nation. SACTO MSA: Up 217,500 Jobs 33.0% Yuba City MSA: Up 7,800 Jobs 24.4 % Source: EDD Labor Market Information Division 24

25 Total Industry (Nonfarm) Employment Sacramento MSA Percent Change Benchmark Up 216,400 Jobs 32.2 percent Source: EDD Labor Market Information Division 25

26 Sacramento Region Projections (7,000 Engineering Job Openings) Annual Average Employment Employment Change Average Annual Job Openings Occupational Title Numerical Percent New Jobs Net Replacements [1] Architecture and Engineering Occupations 16,320 19,570 3, Engineers 10,220 12,020 1, Civil Engineers 4,100 4, Electrical Engineers Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 1,000 1, Environmental Engineers Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors Industrial Engineers Materials Engineers Mechanical Engineers Engineers, All Other 1,170 1,

27 Sacramento Region Projections (10,000 Computer Science Job Openings) Annual Average Employment Employment Change Average Annual Job Openings Occupational Title Numerical Percent New Jobs Net Replacement s [1] Total [2] Computer and Mathematical Occupations 24,300 30,750 6, Computer Specialists 22,900 29,220 6, Computer Programmers 1,870 2, Computer Software Engineers, Applications 2,510 3, Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 3,570 4,900 1,

28 Summary Sacramento Region Employment growth will likely continue Projections: 80,000 jobs by 2012 ( 2.0% to 2.5 % annually thru 2012 ) State government, manufacturing, & technology rebounding Growth in Health, Education, & Trade Retirement boom now in full swing Big Projects for Engineers-Railyard Development, Flood Control, Airport Expansion (adjacent industrial park), Transportation, Light Rail, High Rises, and other commercial projects. Maintenance of aging water and sewer, Older schools in need of repair. Retrofitting of older structures. Potential growth: biotech, defense related, clean technology and transportation Dependant on State & National economic trends and external factors 28

29 Closing Slide Partnering with You to Solve the Problem Increasing the Supply to meet the Demand Recruiting, Retention, and Graduation Marketing Technical Degrees Recruiting Students Mentoring Engineering Students Political Support for CSU Other Support for CSU 29

30 Ready & Eager to Serve 30