As we continue to filter through the data in our latest release (EMSI’s 2011.4 dataset), we notice that many occupations related to science and research are also doing quite well. The actual category of occupations (SOC 19) is referred to as “life, physical, and social science occupations.”
Feb. 3, 2012 | Posted by Rob SentzArchive for the ‘Education’ Category
EMSI Response to the SOTU
The Chronicle for Higher Ed produced a good write-up of the State of the Union address. One of the key things that the President highlighted in the speech was the importance of connecting students to careers.
Jan. 25, 2012 | Posted by Rob SentzLone Star College Introduces Career Coach
Here is an article from YourHoustonNews.com about how Lone Star College – Montgomery is using Career Coach, EMSI’s web-based labor market tool designed for students and jobseekers.
Jan. 24, 2012 | Posted by Rob SentzHumanities or STEM? Looking at the Most Popular Majors for US Students
Virginia Postrel in Bloomberg notes a significant number of all degree recipients are leaning toward skill-based education. But more striking is the decline in STEM majors as a share of all graduates.
Jan. 11, 2012 | Posted by Joshua WrightQuantifying the Economic Contribution of Washburn University
Washburn contributes nearly $480 million in annual added income to northeast Kansas. But that’s not all. Students see a 15.9% average rate of return on their investment in WU and an increase of $5.60 in discounted lifetime income for every dollar invested in the school.
Jan. 6, 2012 | Posted by Joshua WrightHow To Video: Finding the Value of an Industry
How many jobs and what amount of earnings does any industry in your region support? Watch a video about finding this information in the Input/Output tool in Analyst 3.
Dec. 15, 2011 | Posted by StevensonEMSI Clients Shine in Aspen Prize for Comm. College Excellence
Congratulations to Valencia College in Orlando, an EMSI client, for taking home the inaugural Aspen Prize, awarded Monday in Washington, D.C. Valencia was selected as the top two-year college — from a pool of 1,200 in the nation — based on its academic and workforce outcomes.
Dec. 12, 2011 | Posted by Joshua Wright“Big Data” For Jobs And The Economy
When it comes to jobs and the economy, the “big data” that often comes to mind is the massive amount of information collected on the US labor market. No other country in the world collects and distributes (i.e., makes public) nearly as much labor market data as the United States. Right now we classify and release data on about 1,100 different industries and 800 occupations.
Dec. 5, 2011 | Posted by Rob SentzCareer Coach Update: New Features
Career Coach, EMSI’s latest product that connects students and jobseekers to local careers and training, has seen good growth over the past year. The tool, which has been implemented by colleges, universities, workforce agencies, and other community groups, is now used in 28 states, and we’re excited about the success stories and feedback we’ve received. As a result, we have a new round of product updates to tell you about.
Oct. 17, 2011 | Posted by Rob SentzAnalyst 3 Feature Tutorial: Using STEM Groups
Watch a video on accessing the STEM occupation groups we’ve built into the tool, and get a few tips on basic analysis.
Oct. 14, 2011 | Posted by StevensonAnalyst 3 Feature Tutorial: My Programs
Watch a video on managing the program data that comes up in the “My Programs” tab in “Education.”
Oct. 14, 2011 | Posted by StevensonEMSI Conference Recap
Last week EMSI held its first annual user conference in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, which is 90 minutes north of the company headquarters in Moscow, Idaho. We had a wonderful time and really enjoyed being able to connect with clients.
Oct. 5, 2011 | Posted by Rob SentzMiami Dade College Releases Career Coach
Miami Dade College — the nation’s largest higher education institution — has unveiled Career Coach, an online tool from EMSI that allows students and community members to explore potential careers.
Aug. 23, 2011 | Posted by Joshua WrightUpdate on Gainful Employment Rules and EMSI’s Solution
Earlier this summer the first of the Education Department’s gainful employment regulations took effect. Because of the new rules, for-profit colleges and non-profit schools with vocational programs have been forced to update the way they market gainful employment programs to students, and how they report information on these programs to the Education Department.
Aug. 16, 2011 | Posted by Joshua WrightGainful Employment Webinar: Aftermath
We’ve posted a recording of the live webinar we presented on how EMSI and Career Coach can help colleges fulfill the new gainful employment rules and regulations. We’ve also included some links to resources we’ve found helpful.
Jul. 8, 2011 | Posted by StevensonGainful Employment: ‘A Game-Changer for All Higher Ed’
This is a big, complicated measure — one that will be “a game-changer for all of higher education, placing new limits on student borrowing and creating new definitions of student success,” the Chronicle of Higher Education wrote in a comprehensive piece.
Jun. 14, 2011 | Posted by Joshua WrightTED ED
TED, the non-profit organization made famous by its TEDTalks that get shared far and wide via the Internet, is looking to add a new section on education. If you like the TED material and are an educator, they are looking for folks to contribute.
Mar. 4, 2011 | Posted by Joshua WrightStudy Finds Maricopa Community Colleges have $2.8B Impact
A recent economic impact study by EMSI on Maricopa Community Colleges found that the system has a cumulative impact of $2.8 billion annually.
Feb. 11, 2011 | Posted by Joshua WrightUniversity of Idaho President Uses EMSI Study in front of State Legislature
UPDATED: This week the Idaho State Legislature’s joint budget committee heard from university presidents, all of whom made a case for their institutions. When University of Idaho President Duane Nellis’ turn came up, he used an EMSI Economic Impact Study — completed last year — to demonstrate his school’s contribution to the state.
Jan. 24, 2011 | Posted by Joshua WrightKey Things to Know about the $2B TAA Grant for Community Colleges
Some quick information about the new TAA grant, including some ways EMSI can help.
Jan. 24, 2011 | Posted by StevensonTop 15 Highest-Wage Programs
Using Analyst, EMSI’s labor market research tool, we’ve put together a list of the 15 training programs with the highest wages. By tying the programs to the occupations they train for, we’re able to see associated wage and job numbers.
Jan. 13, 2011 | Posted by StevensonJanuary Update on Career Coach
Career Coach, EMSI’s new web-application for workforce boards and higher ed, now features a “reverse look-up feature” that will help folks realize what jobs they can pursue based on what programs they are enrolled in.
Jan. 10, 2011 | Posted by Rob SentzNew $2B Community College Initiative Targets Displaced Workers
Community colleges and other institutions will soon start bidding on $2 billion over four years as part of the US Department of Labor’s gigantic Community College and Career Training Program.
Jan. 4, 2011 | Posted by Joshua WrightRetention, Completion, and Higher Goals for Higher Ed
A National Center for Educational Statistics’ report presents some key findings on the current state of student achievement in the higher ed system. The big takeaway: 50% of college students don’t complete their education within six years.
Dec. 20, 2010 | Posted by Rob SentzOhio College Uses Career Coach to Attract and Assist Students, Jobseekers
The pathway to a better career is leading an increasing number of students and jobseekers straight to their local community college’s doorstep. As a result, colleges are looking for ways to effectively “expand” their student services to meet the demands of expanding enrollments. A good example comes from North Central State College.
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