Here at EMSI, we love data. But, even more than data, we love seeing what we do making a difference for real people. That’s why we were so excited to see one of our clients, Monroe Community College, featured in a recent cover story in Community College Week.
Apr. 24, 2013 | Posted by Fraser MartensArchive for the ‘EMSI Updates’ Category
Testimonial: Signature HealthCARE VP On Using EMSI Data for Recruiting
Since last fall, Signature has been using Analyst, EMSI’s web-based labor market data and analysis tool, to help recruiters at each of its site find the talent they need.
Apr. 23, 2013 | Posted by Joshua WrightEMSI 2013.2 Beta Data Now Available
EMSI is pleased to announce the release of the “beta” or preview version of our 2013.2 data release. The most significant changes in this release are updated versions of certain data sources.
Apr. 19, 2013 | Posted by Joshua WrightHow 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 SentzWebinar: 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 SentzLabor Market Data for Strategic Workforce Planning
In this article, we define what strategic workforce planning involves, provide an example, and discuss how companies can use labor market data to more effectively manage their pipeline of talent.
Mar. 21, 2013 | Posted by Joshua WrightEMSI to Present at NAWB 2013
Annike Crapuchettes, Hamilton Galloway, and Gabriel Rench will give presentations at the National Association of Workforce Board’s annual Forum in Washington, D.C., March 9-11, 2013.
Mar. 7, 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 SentzNews on the Third Annual EMSI Conference
Our third annual conference, taking place in one of Idaho’s gorgeous resort towns, Coeur d’Alene, is still a few months away, but we’d like to give you a bit of a preview on some of the exciting things going down October 14-16.
Feb. 27, 2013 | Posted by Gwen M. BurrowEMSI Finalizes 2013.1 Data Release
EMSI is pleased to announce the official release of our 2013.1 data release. The most significant changes in this release are updated versions of certain data sources.
Feb. 26, 2013 | Posted by Joshua WrightEMSI-NAWB Discussion: Measuring Outcomes of Workforce Programs, Economic Drivers, Skill Gaps, and More
EMSI had the pleasure to take part in the National Association of Workforce Board’s radio program, Workforce Central.
Feb. 14, 2013 | Posted by Joshua WrightNAWB Radio Show to Discuss How EMSI Measures Outcomes of Workforce Programs
On Wednesday, Feb. 13, Annike Crapuchettes and Rob Sentz of EMSI will speak with Ron Painter, President/CEO of the National Association of Workforce Boards, on the NAWB Workforce Central radio program.
Feb. 8, 2013 | Posted by Joshua WrightEMSI Data Featured on Florida Power & Light’s PoweringFlorida.com
Florida Power & Light announced this week the release of PoweringFlorida.com — an online resource billed as a one-stop shop for site selectors and a free market resource center for local economic development organizations in Florida.
Jan. 31, 2013 | Posted by Joshua WrightUpdates to EMSI’s Client Services
With the new year, we are excited to announce some important changes to our client services department.
Jan. 21, 2013 | Posted by Rob SentzABC World News Features EMSI Data (Including on Home Health Aides, Which We Explore Further)
ABC World News ran a piece on the new jobs report and some of the hot jobs for 2013 based on an EMSI/CareerBuilder analysis. In this post we delve deeper into fast-rising home health aides.
Jan. 5, 2013 | Posted by Joshua WrightWebinar: 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 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 SentzMatt Ferguson Talks Best Jobs for 2013 on Bloomberg TV
CareerBuilder CEO Matt Ferguson appeared on Bloomberg TV to discuss EMSI and CareerBuilder’s look at the best jobs that require a bachelor’s degree, based on 2010-2012 job growth
Dec. 18, 2012 | Posted by Joshua WrightMcKinsey’s ‘Education to Employment’ Report Highlights EMSI’s Career Coach
You know about the supposed shortage of skilled workers that employers grouse about. You know about the shortage of jobs that many laid-off workers are quick to mention. But in a new report, McKinsey sheds light on the shortage of hard data on the skills gap.
Dec. 10, 2012 | Posted by Joshua WrightCareerBuilder and EMSI: Best Jobs for 2013 Requiring Bachelor’s Degree
For each top job, we used EMSI data to derive the occupation’s growth, the estimated total number of jobs in 2012, a brief description of the occupation, the top three cities for concentration, and finally the wage curve.
Dec. 3, 2012 | Posted by Gwen M. BurrowEMSI Releases Beta Version of 2012.4 Data
The beta, or preview, release of EMSI’s 2012.4 dataset is now available to subscribers of our web-based tools. The most significant changes in this release are updated versions of certain data sources.
Nov. 28, 2012 | Posted by Joshua WrightEMSI, CareerBuilder, and ‘Big Data’ for Recruiters
Big data has become a big topic (and a big buzzword) in the recruitment and HR world. John Zappe of ERE has an insightful article on how EMSI and CareerBuilder can help recruiters access and use big data in a meaningful way.
Nov. 8, 2012 | Posted by Joshua WrightWebinar: The Importance of Creating a Career Vision
This Thursday, November 8, EMSI will be hosting a Career Coach webinar along with Dr. Bruce Leslie, Chancellor of Alamo Colleges in Texas.
Nov. 5, 2012 | Posted by Gwen M. BurrowEMSI for Economic Developers, Part 1: Using Analyst for Site Selection Requests
This is the first in a series of articles on using EMSI’s Analyst for economic development in conjunction with the Dayton Development Coalition, a regional economic development and advocacy organization that serves a 14-county region centered in Dayton, Ohio.
Nov. 5, 2012 | Posted by Joshua WrightCareer Coach 2.1 Webinar
Mid-November, EMSI will be hosting two webinars featuring some exciting updates for Career Coach 2.1
Nov. 2, 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. BurrowEMSI Product Update: New Footer Bar in Analyst
The new footer bar in Analyst allows users to change data options without having to drill into their “Account Settings.” Users can toggle between different regions, timeframes, and datasets from one handy location.
Oct. 31, 2012 | Posted by Joshua WrightThe Importance of Creating a Career Vision
With national enrollment dipping, what are the key steps a college or university can take to (1) convince students that enrolling is the right decision, (2) get them to complete their education, and (3) help them find the right career?
Oct. 29, 2012 | Posted by Rob SentzCareerBuilder and EMSI: The Best-Performing Jobs and Metros Since the Recession
CareerBuilder and EMSI looked at the 50 largest metros to see which have seen the most job growth since 2010 — San Jose and Houston came out on top — and which 6-digit industries grew by at least 10% with 20,000 jobs added.
Oct. 24, 2012 | Posted by Joshua WrightEMSI Conference 2013 – Save the Date!
The third annual EMSI conference will take place October 14-16, 2013, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Call or email if you’d like to save your spot. Registration details coming soon!
Oct. 23, 2012 | Posted by Gwen M. Burrow-
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