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 WrightArchive for the ‘Featured’ Category
New 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%.
May. 19, 2010 | Posted by Joshua WrightNew Report on Entrepreneurship Focuses on Education, Population, Geography
The Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy has released a report on business clustering and entrepreneurship, written by Lawrence A. Plummer of the University of Oklahoma. Looking at U.S. Census Bureau data on business startups from 1990-2006, Plummer analyzes how changes in population, income growth, educational attainment, and business density–among other factors–contribute to regional entrepreneurial development.
May. 18, 2010 | Posted by Joshua WrightQ&A: Linda Fowler, Founder of Regionerate
Linda Fowler is Founder and President of Regionerate, a Washington, D.C.-based consulting service dedicated to regional collaboration and economic development. Over the past year, EMSI has worked on several projects with Fowler, including a workforce and competency analysis for the Regional Workforce Alliance of Greater Milwaukee. Fowler recently sat down with us to talk about Regionerate, helping communities grow, and developing meaningful partnerships.
Apr. 27, 2010 | Posted by Joshua WrightWyoming’s Sheridan College Shows Local Economic Impact
Sheridan College, part of the Northern Wyoming Community College District, contributed $12.8 million in college-operations income to the local economy in fiscal year 2009. That’s one of the findings of an EMSI Economic Impact Study (EIS) completed earlier this year.
Apr. 22, 2010 | Posted by Joshua WrightArapahoe/Douglas Works! Releases Economic Impact Study
Earlier this week we posted a case study on a groundbreaking new economic impact report from Arapahoe/Douglas Works! in suburban Denver. The workforce center used EMSI data and tools — as well as other state and internal information — to measure its impact and return on public investment.
Apr. 16, 2010 | Posted by Joshua WrightEnergy Dept. Awards $100M for Smart Grid Training Programs
After declaring its intentions in September to fund smart grid training programs, the U.S. Department of Energy today announced winners of nearly $100 million in awards to “help prepare the next generation of workers in the utility and electrical manufacturing industries.”
Apr. 13, 2010 | Posted by Joshua WrightDOL To Make $90M Available in On-The-Job Training Grants
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration announced this week that up to $90 million will be awarded through National Emergency Grants to fund on-the-job training. The ARRA-backed grants will go to state and local workforce boards, as well federally recognized Indian tribes.
Apr. 13, 2010 | Posted by Joshua WrightDenver-Area WIB Measures ROI to Taxpayers Using EMSI’s Tools
Arapahoe/Douglas Works! has always sought to squeeze the most out of the funding it receives. But until recently the WIB didn’t have a verifiable way to take the next step—quantifying its return on investment.
Apr. 12, 2010 | Posted by Joshua WrightUniversity of Idaho Releases Details of EMSI Impact Study
EMSI recently completed an economic impact study for the University of Idaho, a land grant institution in Moscow. The results showed UI added nearly $935 million to the state in added annual income, nearly 2 percent of the state’s total economy.
Apr. 10, 2010 | Posted by Joshua WrightEMSI Helps Idaho Workforce Agency Plan for Future Growth
Unlike much of the post-recession U.S., Eastern Idaho’s economy is prospering. Unemployment has remained below 7% in most counties, and there’s a strong business core with a healthy supply of skilled workers. Nonetheless, regional planners see the need to diversify the area’s economic base from mostly government, agriculture, and service-based employment, sectors that are stable but tend to offer low wages.
Apr. 7, 2010 | Posted by Joshua WrightN. Carolina Analyzes Its Creative Economy using EMSI’s Tools
In North Carolina, creative occupations pay much better than the state average, grow faster in boom times, and decline slower during recessions. Those are a few of the conclusions from an analysis on the state’s creative economy by North Carolina State University’s Institute for Emerging Issues (IEI) and the North Carolina Department of Commerce.
Mar. 25, 2010 | Posted by Joshua WrightEMSI Study Shows Positive Impact of Central Community College
Central Community College has three campuses dispersed throughout south central Nebraska — a service area that encompasses 25 counties, 14,500 square miles, and 300,000 Nebraska residents. With such a wide geographic focus and students who predominantly stay close after graduation, CCC leaders knew the college had a big economic impact on the region. But how big?
Mar. 24, 2010 | Posted by Joshua WrightA Roundup of Census News
With the release of new population estimates by the Census Bureau yesterday, there is lots of reaction on newspapers and blogs as you might imagine. Here’s a roundup of links. The consensus: People are moving (or staying) where the jobs are.
Mar. 24, 2010 | Posted by Joshua WrightYouth Participation in Workforce: Downward Trends Abound
When it comes to youth employment in the United States, the numbers aren’t pretty. The unemployment rates among the 16-24 age bracket have climbed (they range from 16.6% to 27% as of February). And participation rates among youth have steadily dipped.
Mar. 23, 2010 | Posted by Joshua WrightBaby Boomers and the Potential for a Glut of Job Openings
It’s hard to envision with so many hunting for work, but in a few years there will be millions more job openings than available workers in the US according to new study. The authors of the Northeastern University study argue that the scores of Baby Boomers set to hit retirement age will lead to 14.6 million new nonfarm payroll jobs by 2018 — while only about 9.6 million workers will be available to replace them
Mar. 22, 2010 | Posted by Joshua WrightNew Report: Higher Ed Working to Revitalize Economies
A very intriguing report by the Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government at the University of Albany delves into how higher education institutions (namely community colleges and universities) are becoming “key drivers of economic development and community revitalization.”
Mar. 20, 2010 | Posted by Joshua WrightSan Diego Workforce Partnership Uses EMSI Data to Give Real-Time Analysis
Chula Vista, Calif., is a fast-growing city near the Mexican border that has just one public higher education option: Southwestern College, a two-year school.
Mar. 19, 2010 | Posted by Joshua WrightTough Sledding in the Job Market — Even with New Skills
Time and again here at EMSI, we’ve seen clients (workforce boards, community colleges, etc.) help people acquire new in-demand skills — and, most importantly, new jobs. But it’s not always that easy, especially during prolonged downturns like the one we’re in right now. To illustrate, The Wall Street Journal this morning has an excellent look [...]
Mar. 17, 2010 | Posted by Joshua WrightEMSI Unveils 1st Quarter 2010 Data
We would like to announce the final release of our Q1 2010 dataset. Compared to our previous 2009 Q4 release, the current version represents a major update that uses more recent source data and some updated methodologies.
Mar. 15, 2010 | Posted by Joshua WrightDOL to Award $125M in Community-Based Job Training Grants
Today the Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration announced the latest round of Community-Based Job Training Grants targeted to community colleges and one-stop career centers. Approximately $125 million in grants will be awarded, and prizes will be between $1 million and $3 million.
Mar. 15, 2010 | Posted by Joshua WrightData Spotlight: Shifting Trends in College Completions
Recent economic unrest has caused many people to rethink career paths and education choices. But even before the Great Recession began, substantial shifts were starting to occur in national college completions.
Mar. 12, 2010 | Posted by Joshua WrightEMSI Study Shows Michigan CC Has $86.7M Impact
Glen Oaks Community College in Centreville, Mich., contributed $86.7 million in added income to the south central Michigan economy in FY 2009, according to new EMSI impact study. GOCC released details of the study, which highlighted the higher earnings for students and increased output of businesses as a result of the college.
Mar. 12, 2010 | Posted by Joshua WrightVideo Resources for Jobseekers
The Wall Street Journal has released a batch of videos oriented to jobseekers. Here are three we found useful.
Mar. 11, 2010 | Posted by Joshua WrightFrom a Textile Mill to a Vineyard: a CC Success Story
It’s common these days to hear about economically devastated cities or regions still searching for faint glimmers of hope. But that’s not necessarily the case in Mount Airy, NC, a small town dominated by textile mills and tobacco fields and still well known as the inspiration for Mayberry on The Andy Griffith Show.
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