WORKFORCE MATTERS Joh n st on C o un t y Up da t e PY 201 6/1 7 Q2

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1 WORKFORCE MATTERS Johnst on County Up date PY 2016/1 7 Q2

2 Capital Area Workforce Development Board About This Issue In our first newsletter of 2017, you will see how the Board and our partners are continuing to band together and pool resources to help produce a better workforce for the businesses of Johnston County. The region continues to experience low unemployment and job growth, yet we know that some of our citizens are disconnected from economic opportunities. We re pleased to report that CAWD is a top performer in the state when it comes to placing individuals in jobs with strong income potential to put them on a faster track towards self-sustainability. Deliberate, forward-thinking, and intentional activities are called for to affect change. Much of our work for the remainder of the year will center around helping special populations, like veterans and youth, and nurturing strong partnerships that will help to deliver superior services to our citizens and businesses. Thank you advance for your continued support.

3 November December 91,722 92,124 Total Employed 87,753 88,073 Unemployed 3,969 4,051 Unemployment 4.3% 4.4% ,881 +4,267 1,034 1,058 LABOR MARKET OVERVIEW Labor Force Working versus previous month Working versus same time last year Serviced by NCWorks Labor Market Overview Although there was a slight uptick, recent employment figures show unemployment is still relatively low, considering the nation and state were at 4.8%. It is also good to see that more people are working than this time last year. A few occupations contributed to unemployment more than others. *In October, those citing no previous work experience/unspecified made up 14% of the county s unemployed. Office and Admin Support Occupations were close behind, followed by Sales and Related Occupations, and Transportation & Material Moving, each of which comprised 11% of the region s unemployed. However, Sales and Related Occupations is projected to grow the most jobs, 643, by Food Prep & Serving Related Occupations are projected to grow 608, followed by Buildings & Grounds at 387. Office & Admin and Production Occupations round out the top 5 for job growth in Johnston County, each growing 384 and 365 respectively. Source: NC Department of Commerce, Labor & Economic Analysis Division *Source: EMSI Unemployment by Occupation Q Data Set/2-digit Occupation Table

4 MEDIAN ANNUAL EARNINGS DISLOCATED WORKER PARTICIPANTS Charlotteworks CAWD Northeastern WDB Cumberland WDB Mountain Area WDB $29,136 $26,976 $26,628 $26,052 $25,792 MEDIAN ANNUAL EARNINGS ADULT PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS CAWD Charlotteworks Cape Fear WDB Durham WDB Southwestern WDB $24,620 $22,448 $26,628 $26,052 $25,792 CAWD Leads in Performance Measures CAWD served the most participants of any local area in PY16. Almost 4,000 individuals received direct services which is 9.1% of all participants served in NC. Placement into any job is not the goal. Jobs should provide a path to more income and economic opportunity. As reflected above, CAWD dislocated workers, those who lost jobs through no fault of their own, had the second highest median annual earnings in the state. Regular adult program participants in Capital Area had the highest median annual earnings in the state. CAWD served 9.1% of all participants, with Guilford Works and Centralina Workforce Development Board serving 8.9% and 8.0% respectively. Performance is closely tied to funding. Consistently utilizing funds in ways that deliver maximum results increases our capacity to obtain additional funds from the state when needed.

5 Partners Rate Their Relationship With CAWD Workforce development is ineffective without a strong network of stakeholders that can provide the vast array of services job seekers need to help them obtain and retain employment. A survey was sent to 110 organizations with whom we currently work, or have worked with in the past, to gauge how our partners feel about working with us, and how we can improve. We were encouraged by a 52% response rate to the survey where 30% of respondents rated the relationship the same as we did. Eleven percent (11%) rated the relationship higher than we did, and 9% lower. As a result, we have already initiated more interaction and communication. They asked for more education about CAWD programs, and more frequent information about system changes. Partners received the first edition of Workforce Matters Partner Edition in early January. A lunch-and-learn with Johnston County partners was also held. CAWD s Symbiotic Relationships Task Force will continue to monitor the status of these relationships and suggest changes as feedback becomes available.

6 NC s First Specialty NCWorks Career Center for Veterans Certified by CAWD In November, CAWD established the state s first Specialized NCWorks Career Center to help veterans move more readily into civilian jobs. Veterans from all military branches can utilize the center and family members are welcome as well. The National Guard Employment and Education Center (EEC) was already providing job search assistance to servicemen and women, but now services have been enhanced. Capital Area s one-stop staff trained National Guard staff on WIOA policies and procedures so that customers can receive any of the WIOA services personnel on NCWorks policies and or which they qualify, such as training for new skills or increasing current skill levels. Being located in the NC National Guard Joint Force Headquarters offers more convenient access prior to exiting the military, and valuable peer support. This certification comes after two years of combined efforts between the EEC and NCWorks team to help employ our military services members and their families. It will be extremely beneficial, said Major Sara Day, Center Director.

7 Direct all inquiries to: Pat Sturdivant, Executive Director Office: The Parkview Building 2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC Phone: Website: CapitalAreaNCWorks.com Follow