IN ADULT EMPLOYMENT & EDUCATION

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1 A WHOLE NEW WORLD CURRENT TRENDS IN ADULT EMPLOYMENT & EDUCATION Jill Grohusky MSE, NCC Career Consultant Great Lakes Training & Development Corporation

2 Overview Employment statistics for adults from Changes in employment standards in recent years Issues and concerns of the adult worker Benefits of attending school The adult learner & impacts of education Available services for the adult worker/returning student

3 Unemployment Statistics All Age Groups (Percentages) Q1 Q2 Q3 Q Department of Workforce Development 2012

4 Employment Numbers Ages Q1 Q2 Q3 Q Department of Workforce Development 2012

5 Employment Numbers Ages Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Department of Workforce Development 2012

6 New Hires Ages Q1 Q2 Q3 Q Department of Workforce Development 2012

7 New Hires Ages Q1 Q2 Q3 Q Department of Workforce Development 2012

8 Job Creation Ages Q1 Q2 Q3 Q Department of Workforce Development 2012

9 Job Creation Ages Q1 Q2 Q3 Q Department of Workforce Development 2012

10 Manufacturing Jobs Ages (# Working in Manufacturing) Quarter Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Department of Workforce Development 2012

11 Manufacturing Jobs Ages (# Working in Manufacturing) 2200 Quarter Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Department of Workforce Development 2012

12 Manufacturing Jobs Outlook Plant expansion plans are similar from 2011 to out of 3 manufacturers plan to modernize their plants in

13 Pending Question If the jobs are there, why the difficulty in filling these positions for the older adult worker?

14 Difficulty In Filling Positions Northeast Wisconsin Manufacturing Alliance (2012)

15 Difficulty In Filling Positions 1 out of 2 hard to find workers are in production related occupations Demand in skilled trades fields (CNC/machinists, welders, etc.) remains high Engineers are the next occupational sector manufacturers are having difficulty finding for their companies Most of the occupations going unfilled require post secondary education Advanced technology in manufacturing is requiring a higher skill set for the workforce

16 Difficulty In Filling Positions Most Difficult To Fill Occupations 1 Machinist/CNC Machinist/Tool and Die 2 Team Assembler 3 Welder 4 Engineers/Engineering Technicians 5a Machine Operators (tied) 5b Sales Representatives (tied)

17 Changes in Employment Standards Application Standards Cover Letter & Resume Now required for applying to most positions Even jobs that do not request it, it is an asset to include these Read into as having computer skills if able to compile a resume On-line job hunting Limited options for other forms of job application Walk-ins a thing of the past Need for basic computer skills and beyond Understanding of and internet usage Understanding of on-line presence and potential effects Social networking??

18 Changes in Employment Standards Education Standards One of the major changes in recent employment is the level of education required High School diploma/ged is now a requirement for the majority of positions Includes positions in the past which would have required little to no education (Server example)

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20 Changes in Employment Standards Importance of the Lifelong Learner Past education may be just that = PAST Importance of continuing education throughout the work experience Current certifications and skills a must-have Advances in machinery/technology create an ever-changing working environment Technology = a major component of this need to remain up-to-date in the field Computer and technology skills becoming a must in most fields

21 Pending Question What factors are impacting the older worker in attaining further employment and/or going back to school?

22 Concerns of the Adult Worker and/or Non-Traditional Student Ageism Require higher starting salary Over-qualified Limited/outdated skills; specifically in technology Retirement in the next 7 10 years Geographically Confined Family constraints Home ownership Willingness to move out of community/familiar territory Sandwich Generation /Family Concerns Taking care of aging parents along with children Many children now returning home after college Added pressure to care for aging parents

23 Concerns of the Adult Worker and/or Non-Traditional Student Financial Strain Main breadwinner Could I go back to school rather than focus on finding FT work? Ability to afford school Cost vs. benefit analysis What will it cost vs. what will I get from it? Need for employment benefits Healthcare Childcare Anxiety/Desire to return to school Many chose employment over schooling after high school for a reason Were not in need nor desired education beyond high school Fear of failure/inability to succeed Fear of taking on a new career field at this point in life

24 Concerns of the Adult Worker and/or Non-Traditional Student The Impact of Unemployment/Being Laid-off Gender differentiation Unemployment effects men differently than women More difficult for men regardless of income/being household breadwinner (Harms, 2011) Physical and mental health impact Higher levels of depression, anxiety, and overall days being physically ill in those unemployed than in those holding steady employment Subjective vs. objective view of being laid-off heightens mental/physical health issues (Linn et al, 1985) I was let go vs. The company downsized Impact of unemployment lingers Effects further feelings of self-worth, ability to achieve goals, etc. Generational effect on children of long-term unemployment households

25 Pending Question How can attending adult-focused education assist with resolving some of these concerns?

26 Education Statistics Financial Constraints and cost vs. benefit analysis Two-fold benefit of higher education Lower unemployment level, higher weekly earnings United States Department of Labor (2012)

27 Student Development Transition Theory Reduction in fear/anxiety of returning to school & improvement of self-esteem Schlossberg s Transition Theory (Evans et al, 1998) Acknowledging the event(s) and their impact on each individual's life dependent on how it is viewed Financial Strain Physical/mental impact of losing employment Family concerns Examining what caused the situation to occur as well as one s outlook on the event (positive/negative) Supporting the coping process Support is key in overcoming an undesirable/difficult event Support can be provided at the college level through advisement and counseling services

28 Programs for the Adult Learner Shaping the campus culture to acknowledge and meet the concerns of the returning adult student University of Wisconsin Green Bay Adult Learner Degree Programs Only UW System college to offer broad applicability of the guaranteed 60 transfer credits from every regionally accredited technical college Regardless of degree earned/awarded 2-4 year degree options 35+ years Liberal Arts Bachelors, Bachelors of Business Administration, Associate of Arts & Sciences, Emergency Management, Leadership in Public Service & Entrepreneurship All on-line or weekend availability Personal Experience

29 Programs for the Adult Learner Adult Focused Programs Lakeshore Technical College Flexible Learning Options Take classes when and where it s convenient for you with LTC s flexible learning options. Not only can you choose from day, evening and weekend options, you can also take classes online and choose from blended, Interactive Television (ITV), correspondence, accelerated, and self-paced classes. (LTC, 2012) Lakeland College BlendEd At Home: Just like you, many Lakeland College students have families and family responsibilities that they need to balance with earning a degree. Caring for your children or other family members, taking care of a sick child or yourself if you get sick, and being part of your family's social life are all important to you. (Lakeland College, 2012)

30 LTC Enrollment By Age

31 LTC Enrollment By Age

32 LTC Total Enrollment Numbers Age Group All Age Groups

33 Further LTC Statistics 2001 Average age of enrollment = 27 years old 2010 Average age of enrollment = 36 years old % of students over the age of 23, and 29% over the age of 45 With recession, LTC total enrollment increased, with most new enrollees being non-traditional students/dislocated workers Re-shift in age numbers (factors impacting a decrease in the enrollment of the older adult learner) may include: Graduation Retirement End of education due to financial reasons

34 Pending Question Knowing what we know about the major changes in job attainment as well as the importance of a minimum high school education, what local resources are available to assist the adult worker/learner in attaining employment and/or further education?

35 Employment Resources Job Center of Wisconsin website Employer Tools Job posting Ability to search profiles and find candidates Notification of new resumes to match search results Job Seeker Tools Local and statewide job searching Job Fairs Information from DWD on unemployment, dislocated worker resources, etc. Option to allow employers to find the job seeker Connection to WTCS and other schooling resources New options: Uploading a current resume vs. create a new one Trucking & other industry employment focus

36 Manitowoc County Job Center Resources Employment Services Dislocated Worker Sessions Overview of Job Center services and training services Resource Room On-line job searching assistance (JCOW access and assistance) Resume/Cover Letter assistance Internet use for job hunting and related tasks Support for the technology learner Job applications/open positions resource Workshops Resume Writing Interviewing for Results Computer Basics Internet & Basics

37 Manitowoc County Job Center Resources WIA (Workforce Investment Act) Funding & Services Federal program offered throughout the country and counties of Wisconsin One-on-one assistance in: Resume and cover letter development Mock Interviewing Job Placement (when applicable) Labor market statistics/potential training fields Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Veterans Services Veteran Representatives Employment and Training attainment National Career Readiness Certificate State (ACT developed) program offered for FREE Demonstrates basic universal skills required by all employers Preference given by some employers to individual who complete this certificate

38 Manitowoc County Job Center Resources WIA Training Services GED Attainment Academic Counseling/Advising Is schooling feasible for me? Schooling options and discussion of in-demand occupational areas Referral to counselors at local 2 and 4 year colleges based on interests Vocational Assessments What would be a good fit? Career Cruising, WisCareers, LTC resources Financial Aid Assistance Grants, loans, scholarships WIA funding potential Monthly support while in school and additional job skills assistance following graduation/during school Resume/cover letter development Mock Interviewing Job Referrals

39 Thank you Questions?

40 References Evans, N., Forney, D., & Guido-DiBrito, F. (1998). Student Development in College. (1 st ed.). Jossey-Bass: CA. Hamms, W. (2011). Great Recession could reduce school achievement for children of unemployed. Retrieved March 16, 2012 from Lakeland College. (2012). Blend Ed. Retrieved March 6, 2012 from Lakeshore Technical College. (2012). Future Students. Retrieved March 5, 2012 from Linn, M., Sandifer, R., & Stein, S. (1985). Effects of Unemployment of Mental and Physical Health. American Journal of Public Health. 75(5), Retrieved March 6, 2012 from PubMed Central Database Northeast Wisconsin Manufacturing Alliance. (2012). In Manufacturing Vitality Index Survey. Retrieved March 20, 2012 from 20report%20final.pdf RE: Adult Learner Statistics (Jablonicky, D. personal communication March 30, 2012). RE: Chamber Presentation (Craver, E. personal communication March 29, 2012). RE: Unemployment Statistics Information (Sachse, J.A. personal communication March 19, 2012). University of Wisconsin Green Bay. (2012) Adult Degree Programs. Retrieved March 6, 2012 from