current and projected workforce demand in northeast indiana
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CURRENT AND PROJECTED WORKFORCE DEMAND IN NORTHEAST INDIANA. PRESENTATION TO THE NORTHEAST INDIANA REGIONAL ECONOMIC IMPACT WORKSHOP AUGUST 16, 2011. Targeted Sectors in Northeast Indiana. Advanced Manufacturing Defense Food Processing Medical Devices Finance and Insurance - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
CURRENT AND PROJECTED WORKFORCE DEMAND IN
NORTHEAST INDIANAPRESENTATION TO THE NORTHEAST INDIANA REGIONAL ECONOMIC IMPACT WORKSHOP
AUGUST 16, 2011
Advanced Manufacturing Defense Food Processing Medical Devices Finance and Insurance Transportation and Logistics
Targeted Sectors in Northeast Indiana
Manufacturing Jobs Projected to 2018Welders, Cutters, Solderers, Brazers 1,078 JobsMachinists 634 JobsIndustrial Machinery Mechanics 557 JobsMaintenance and Repair Workers 1,585 JobsElectricians 365 JobsSheet Metal Workers 191 JobsTool and Die Makers 188 JobsTeam Assemblers 3,482 JobsInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers 1,184 JobsCNC Machine Tool Operators 656 JobsMolding/Coremaking/Casting Machine Operators 527 Jobs
“Two occupations are highly concentrated in the region and therefore of strategic importance: Industrial engineers and Mechanical engineers. These are the two occupations that Monster.Com identified as having the highest number of job postings in the Advanced Manufacturing cluster [based on openings over the past four quarters]. They are also two occupations of importance in four of the six clusters that Monster evaluated for this project.”
Engineering Jobs in Northeast Indiana
Specific Engineering Job Openings Projected Through 2018
Industrial Engineers 1,006 Jobs
Computer Software Engineers – Applications 888 JobsComputer Software Engineers – Systems 814
JobsMechanical Engineers 622 Jobs
Skills in Demand for Manufacturing Jobs
Job Specific Skills
Various Engineering Skills Project Management
Manufacturing Process Various Technology Skills
Lean Manufacturing Quality Skills
Soft Skills
Interpersonal Skills Positive Attitude
Personal Drive/Commitment Leadership Skills Judgment Skills
Communication Skills Continuous Improvement
Attention to Detail Customer Support Skills
Team Environment
Credentials in Demand for Manufacturing Jobs
Certifications in AutoCAD Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
Certifications Various Quality Certifications (ISO and
Lean) Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
(GD&T) CNC Machining Certifications AWS Welding Certifications Specific Technology Certifications
Associates and Bachelors Degrees are Always in Demand
Finance and Insurance Jobs Projected to 2018
Accountants and Auditors 4,299 JobsInsurance Agents 278 JobsClaims Adjusters/Examiners 201 JobsBookkeeping/Auditing/Accounting Clerks 2,399 JobsLoan Officers 507 JobsPayroll/Timekeeping Clerks 315 JobsTellers 1,868 JobsBill and Account Collectors 728 JobsLoan Interviewers and Clerks 586 Jobs
Skills in Demand for Finance/Insurance Jobs
Job Specific Skills
Significant Technology Skills Software Applications Skills
Sales Data Management
Soft Skills
Communication Skills Customer Service Problem Solving
Project Management Interpersonal Skills
Analytical Skills Positive Attitude
Organizational Skills Attention to Detail
Transportation and Logistics Jobs Projected to 2018
Logisticians 830 JobsLaborers and Freight/Stock/Material Movers, Hand 3,899 JobsTruck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor Trailer 2,055
JobsIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators 1,586
JobsTruck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 972 JobsShipping, Receiving and Traffic Clerks 956 JobsStock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,739
Jobs
Skills in Demand for Transportation and Logistics Jobs
Job Specific Skills
Class A CDL Hazmat Endorsement
Technology Skills Lean Skills
Equipment Maintenance Safety Skills
Soft Skills
Communication Skills Customer Service Skills
Continuous Improvement Problem Solving Detail Oriented
Interpersonal Skills Team Player
Other Significant Jobs Projected to 2018
Computer Support Specialist 1,036 Jobs
Computer Systems Analysts 1,122 JobsNetwork Systems and Data Communications Analysts 867 JobsPurchasing Agents 708 JobsCustomer Service Representatives 5,016
JobsOffice Clerks, General 3,222 JobsInformation Clerks 1,929
JobsParalegals and Legal Assistants 876 JobsLegal Secretaries 807 JobsArchitectural and Civil Drafters 406 JobsRegistered Nurses 576 JobsCarpenters 308 Jobs
Cross Cutting Skills Across Targeted Sectors
Technology Skills Quality Skills
Communication Skills Attention to Detail
Customer Service/Support Project Management Skills
Advanced Training in Specific Job Skills
Northeast Indiana Workforce Investment Board
Gary GatmanVice President of Workforce Development