CURRENT AND PROJECTED WORKFORCE DEMAND IN NORTHEAST INDIANA PRESENTATION TO THE NORTHEAST INDIANA REGIONAL ECONOMIC IMPACT WORKSHOP AUGUST 16, 2011.

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 2018

Welders, 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

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

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