There’s clear evidence that degree level matters when it comes to lifetime earnings. But another critical element is the actual job that a person chooses. We explore well-paying jobs that (often) take an associate’s degree to land.
May. 6, 2013 | Posted by Joshua WrightArchive for the ‘Education’ Category
How Should We Look At Jobs? A Discussion of Labor Market Data and Job Postings
In this post, we talk about the pros and cons of job-posting data, how it differs from the vast amount of labor market data available in the U.S., and how best to approach it from both a tactical and strategic perspective.
Apr. 9, 2013 | Posted by Rob SentzHow Troy University Uses EMSI To Help Alabama Communities with Economic Development
With Analyst, EMSI’s data research tool, Troy University’s Center for International Business and Economic Development spreads integral labor market information to practitioners throughout Alabama more efficiently and with less fuss than it could before.
Apr. 8, 2013 | Posted by Joshua WrightWebinar: How Monroe Community College Uses Career Coach for Marketing
On April 2, Monroe Community College’s Todd Oldham will talk about how MCC has been using its Career Coach site, which was launched last January, for marketing purposes.
Mar. 26, 2013 | Posted by Rob SentzImproving Labor Market Outcomes at Community Colleges
Community colleges are in a key position to move the needle on employment. In this post, we talk about how colleges can use data to help improve their efforts.
Mar. 25, 2013 | Posted by Rob SentzThe Aspen Prize For Community College Excellence and Labor Market Outcomes
The Aspen Institute has awarded Walla Walla Community College and Santa Barbara Community College with the 2013 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.
Mar. 25, 2013 | Posted by Rob SentzCareer Coach Success Stories
A quick look at how some of our clients are putting Career Coach to work — and what they’re saying about their success.
Mar. 25, 2013 | Posted by Gwen M. BurrowEMSI’s EIS: Florida Colleges Contribute $26.6 Billion to the State’s Economy
EMSI recently conducted an economic impact study of Florida’s 28 state and community colleges, proving the value of the Florida College System to the state.
Mar. 20, 2013 | Posted by Gwen M. BurrowEMSI’s Student Résumé Analysis
We are pleased to introduce a new report called the Student Résumé Analysis that will help colleges better understand the performance of past students. We are also excited about this effort because it is one of the first fruits of our relationship with CareerBuilder.
Mar. 4, 2013 | Posted by Rob SentzSome College, No Degree: U.S. Cities that Lag (and Excel) in Degree Attainment
We looked at educational attainment data for the 100 most populous metropolitan statistical areas in the U.S. – from New York City to Modesto, Calif. – to see which metros have the largest percentage of a some college-educated adults, and which have the smallest percentage.
Feb. 21, 2013 | Posted by Joshua WrightThe Value of a Liberal Arts Education in Landing a Job
North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory made waves when he said he wants to encourage the funding of four-year programs that align with the job market — not those, like gender studies, that do little to help a graduate’s employment prospects. We look at completion trends for the U.S. and North Carolina.
Feb. 6, 2013 | Posted by Joshua WrightIntroducing Analyst for Canada
Thousands of users in the United Kingdom and United States are already using Analyst, EMSI’s web-based tool for exploring employment data. Now, we’re excited to announce the arrival of Analyst for Canada.
Jan. 18, 2013 | Posted by Fraser MartensThe Unbalanced Canadian Skilled-Labour Market, Pt. 2
Recently we started looking at the CIBC’s list of Canadian occupations facing a skills shortage. To follow up on that post, we used Analyst for Canada to find occupations from the CIBC list that are growing unusually quickly in specific Census Divisions and Census Metropolitan Areas.
Jan. 16, 2013 | Posted by Fraser MartensWebinar: The New Gainful Employment Rules & How EMSI Can Help
EMSI hosted a webinar on the updated gainful employment regulations from the U.S. Department of Education, and how we can help colleges comply with parts of the new regulations. Watch a recording of the webinar here.
Jan. 3, 2013 | Posted by Joshua WrightThe Unbalanced Canadian Skilled-Labour Market, Pt. 1
The CIBC’s recent report presented a two-sided labour problem, identifying 25 jobs that were in higher demand than the labour market could supply, and 20 jobs whose hiring demands are oversupplied. We thought that this sounded like just the kind of thing that EMSI’s new Analyst for Canada would be perfect for looking at a little more thoroughly.
Jan. 3, 2013 | Posted by Fraser MartensNorth Dakota State University Contributes $885M Annually to Region
The latest university to contract with EMSI on a comprehensive economic impact study is North Dakota State, a land grant research university based in Fargo that released the results of its study to the media last week.
Jan. 2, 2013 | Posted by Joshua WrightUPDATE: Gainful Employment Regulations
The U.S. Department of Education recently released new gainful employment (GE) rules that will force institutions to update their 2011-2012 GE program disclosures by January 31, 2013. We’re hosting a webinar on Jan. 3 to discuss how EMSI can help colleges comply with parts of the GE regulations.
Dec. 20, 2012 | Posted by Rob SentzEMSI Study Reveals UNK’s Importance to Nebraska Economy: $653.8M
A study released by EMSI and the University of Nebraska at Kearney reveals that UNK contributes nearly $654 million annually to Nebraska’s economy.
Nov. 16, 2012 | Posted by Gwen M. BurrowCareer Coach Update, Version 2.1
EMSI just made some significant updates and improvements to Career Coach, a tool that helps colleges communicate with students and potential students about careers and the local labor market. The new features are largely related to letting our clients further customize Career Coach to better aid their students and potential students.
Nov. 2, 2012 | Posted by Gwen M. BurrowCommunities In Schools: Pushing the Envelope on an Integrated Approach to Dropout Prevention
EMSI has worked with Communities In Schools to quantify its economic and social returns to society. Now CIS is striving to establish a set of best-practice principles for an integrated approach to high school dropout prevention.
Oct. 12, 2012 | Posted by Joshua WrightVideo: UW-Stout’s Economic Impact
The total annual impact of the University of Wisconsin-Stout is $293.7 million. Check out the video that tells the story.
Oct. 4, 2012 | Posted by Rob SentzWalla Walla Community College’s Flourishing Wine Program
At EMSI’s second annual conference, Walla Walla Community College President Steven VanAusdle highlighted EMSI’s wine cluster study for WWCC and the national exposure the college has gleaned for its innovative wine program. WWCC is also a finalist for the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.
Sep. 13, 2012 | Posted by Joshua WrightCareer Coach Best Practices: First Year Experience Courses
EMSI will be hosting a webinar to review how colleges are using Career Coach in first year experience programs on Wednesday, September 19th, at 1 p.m. EDT.
Sep. 5, 2012 | Posted by Rob SentzMassachusetts College: Career Coach ‘Takes The Mystery Out of the Job Search Process’
Career Coach helps students understand the labor market outcomes for education and training. And it’s ideal for the AmeriCorps Job Ready program, a partnership between two Massachusetts educational institutions.
Aug. 30, 2012 | Posted by Joshua WrightWhat Are the Top College Degree Areas in Your State?
Unless you live in Wyoming, the most common postsecondary degree awarded in your state is related to two fields: health or business. And, yes, education and liberal arts have been wildly popular degree areas too.
Jul. 10, 2012 | Posted by Joshua WrightFind Emerging Industries Using Analyst
This video demonstrates how to use “location quotient” to find specialized industries making a splash in your region.
Jul. 9, 2012 | Posted by Josh StevensonA Response to Enrollment, Completion, and Gainful Employment
Gainful employment rules, declining enrollment, and new completion agendas have many colleges scrambling. In this article we offer a solution that could narrow some gaps and potentially simplify efforts to better understand and communicate labor market outcomes for students, which is really the heart of all these issues.
Jul. 9, 2012 | Posted by Rob SentzCase Study: City of Bristol College
Ben Allen explains the drivers behind the UK college buying Analyst, and the benefits and challenges it has presented.
Jul. 2, 2012 | Posted by Rob SentzVideo: Telling the Story of Valencia College’s Impact in Central Florida
Valencia College, the winner of the first Aspen Prize, recently released the results of an EMSI economic impact study that showed it generates $1.05 billion a year in Florida’s Orange and Osceola counties. Valencia also put together an animated video that highlights the results of the study and the college’s other major contributions to the regional economy.
May. 29, 2012 | Posted by Joshua WrightThe Economic Impact of Communities In Schools
EMSI recently partnered with Communities In Schools, the nation’s leading dropout prevention organization, to produce a cost-benefit model that assesses the economic impact of CIS’ operations.
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