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 ‘Featured’ Category
Data Spotlight: Engineers in Manufacturing
We’ve been asked several times about the demand for engineers in the manufacturing sector. In this post, we provide some answers by looking at 31 engineering occupations that staff manufacturing.
Feb. 3, 2012 | Posted by Rob SentzEMSI 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 SentzInteractive Graphic: Ranking States By Competitiveness
We teamed up with our friends at Tableau Software to produce an interactive graphic that details individual industries that are driving states to be more (or less) competitive.
Jan. 17, 2012 | Posted by Rob SentzEMSI’s 2012 Conference – Save the Date
With sessions for educational, workforce, and economic development professionals, EMSI’s second annual conference will be a great opportunity to hear from other EMSI users, share best practices, and learn more about the data and new product developments.
Jan. 17, 2012 | Posted by Rob SentzThe Fastest-Growing Jobs During The Economic Downturn (2007-2011)
Here is a look at the fastest-growing jobs in the country from 2007-2011. These are all occupations that have grown despite our nation’s economic turmoil which began in 2007.
Dec. 15, 2011 | Posted by Rob SentzWhich States Are Growing More Competitive?
EMSI produced a side-by-side analysis of every state to see which states are becoming more competitive (that is, gaining a larger share of the total job creation), and which are losing their share of the jobs being created.
Dec. 6, 2011 | Posted by Rob SentzThe Top 20 Highest-Paying Jobs To Start 2012
EMSI has once again compiled the highest-paying jobs in the US, and headlining our list are three healthcare occupations: oral surgeons, dentists, and physician/surgeons. Each pays at least $76 per hour on average.
Dec. 5, 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 SentzWebinar: Labor Market Data 101
We live in a world of “big data.” And when it comes to jobs and the economy, it’s hard to think of any data bigger than labor market data. But what exactly is it and how can we use it? Let’s say you’ve already worked with it. You know how challenging the data is to collect, understand and present, plus it is often incomplete and outdated. So what can you do? Join us on November 15 to find out.
Nov. 1, 2011 | Posted by Rob SentzTop Oil and Gas Occupations for 2012
In this post we want to give some background on the mining, oil, and gas sector and discuss some of the top employment opportunities for 2012.
Oct. 27, 2011 | Posted by Rob SentzDealing with Skills Shortages in a Complex Economy
EMSI has developed a new index to help regions better understand employment skills gaps. This methodology is an attempt to provide a straightforward but comprehensive technique for sensing shortages of workers so that regional planners can respond where needed.
Oct. 21, 2011 | Posted by Joshua WrightCareer 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 SentzThe Connection Between Manufacturing Jobs and Exports
The manufacturing sector has experienced massive reduction of its workforce (-23% from 2002-10). Here is something that might not be as intuitive — manufacturing exports (inflation-adjusted) actually grew by 56% over the same time period.
Oct. 6, 2011 | Posted by Rob SentzPerformance of High-Wage Jobs From 2007-11
Using Analyst we took a look at the highest-paying jobs from 2007-2011. What we were interested to see is what jobs come up, how they are performing, and if we can sense any trends that might help jobseekers over the coming year.
Oct. 4, 2011 | Posted by Rob SentzComparing Perry’s Texas to Romney’s Massachusetts
Republican primary front-runners Rick Perry and Mitt Romney are each basing a large part of their campaigns on their economic track records. So who is better when it comes to jobs and the economy — Romney or Perry?
Sep. 9, 2011 | Posted by Rob SentzGet a Sneak Peek at Analyst 3
Announcing two webinars on the forthcoming Analyst 3 update! Sign up to get a look at new data, functionality, and other details about the changes.
Aug. 8, 2011 | Posted by StevensonLife and Death in the Labor Market
How are industries doing in the wake of the recession? Well, some are dying. But we also learn something interesting about signs of life in manufacturing.
Apr. 5, 2011 | Posted by StevensonOhio 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.
Nov. 3, 2010 | Posted by Joshua WrightNew Paper Sheds Light on Reemergence of Regional Clusters
Two directors of the Metropolitan Policy Program at the Brookings Institution have released a new paper on regional innovation clusters. The paper, entitled, “The New ‘Cluster Moment’: How Regional Innovation Clusters Can Foster the Next Economy,” discusses the reemergence of cluster-based economic development.
Sep. 21, 2010 | Posted by Joshua WrightA Few Helpful Tips When Applying for Grants
In recent weeks, EMSI has talked to some of the foremost community college grant writers in the country to get their viewpoint on successful grant applications. The following is taken from a conversation with Tom Prendergast, Director of Institutional Research and Grants at North Central State College (OH), and Betty Wells, the VP of Institutional Advancement at NCSC.
Sep. 8, 2010 | Posted by Joshua WrightThe Sectoral Initiative in the US
Last week, we blogged about a study from the Public/Private Ventures group. This week, the National Network of Sector Partners and the Insight Center for Community Economic Development are set to release a report that reads well in tandem – “Sector Snapshot: A Profile of Sector Initiatives, 2010.”
Aug. 30, 2010 | Posted by Joshua WrightEMSI Q&A: Rick Maher, President of Maher & Maher
Maher & Maher was formed in 1987, but it wasn’t until the early 1990s that the consulting firm first plunged into the realm of workforce development and large-scale regional projects. We recently spoke with Rick Maher about the key issues regarding regionalism, getting people invested in long-term planning, and much more.
Aug. 30, 2010 | Posted by Joshua WrightComparing the Output of Nurses with Estimated Demand
As we mentioned in a recent post, determining demand for health care workers is far from a clear-cut process. And it gets even messier when you focus solely on registered nurses.
Jun. 11, 2010 | Posted by Joshua WrightCommerce Dept: Green Jobs Comprise 2% of Economy At Most
Earlier this month, the Department of Commerce published a report that goes into detail on the green economy. According to “Measuring the Green Economy,” the green share of the economy was 2% in the broadest sense as of 2007, and perhaps somewhere closer to 1%.
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