Presented by: Deidre D. Myers

Office of Economic and Workforce Policy

Oklahoma’s Ecosystems: Accelerating the Growth of the

State’s Economic Prosperity

Unemployment Rate by State

Unemployment Rate by County

Labor Force Participation Rate

74%

56%

73%

54%

70%

58%

87%

54%

70%

52%

70%

52%

66%

52%

86%

49%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

OK male OK female White male Whitefemale

Black male Blackfemale

Hispanicmale

Hispanicfemale

Labor Force by Demographic

Labor Force Participation Rate Population Employment

Source: CPS, rolling average June 12 through May 13

Participation by Education Level

Source: CPS, rolling average June 12 through May 13

151.3

341.9

243.2

163.5

0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900

Less than High School

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree or Certificate

Bachelor's Degree and higher

In thousands

Not in Labor Force Employed Unemployed

74.2% LFPR

58.9% LFPR

43.6% LFPR

66.8% LFPR

OK’s Educational Gap for New Jobs

New Jobs defined as those jobs projected to be created between 2010 and 2020. Source: 2010 ACS; EMSI Complete Employment - 2011.4

45.8

22.9

31.3

48.9

15.4

23.7

7.5

4.5

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

2010 OKEducationalAttainment

OK New Jobs'Requirements

High School Degree and less Some college/Vocational/Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree Post Bachelor's Degree

Higher Education

Less than High School Education

OK Median Household Income

OK Population Below Poverty

Goals

Prioritize Resources

Align Policies

Maximize Outcomes

Require Accountability

Methodology

Wealth Generation

Competitive Advantage

Growth Potential

Sales Revenue Export Share Wages

Location Quotient Physical Assets

Workforce

New Markets Industry Trends Number of Establishments

Process

Step 5. Tested conclusions against macro economic data

Step 4. Aggregated findings to ecosystems that share economic characteristics

Step 3. Analyzed qualitative data including OK’s physical assets, R&D expertise and workforce strengths

Step 2. Identified those industries that ranked highest in each and all of the 3 categories

Step 1. Analyzed quantitative variables for wealth generation, growth potential and competitive advantage for 669 industries

Outcome

669 Industries

72 variables

48,168 data points

Wealth Generation

Growth Potential

Competitive Advantage

ECOSYSTEMS: The economic drivers of OK

Ecosystems

Aerospace & Defense

Parts & Components

Manufacturing

Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul

Unmanned Aerial Systems

Military Related Research &

Development

Energy

Machinery Manufacturing

Compressed Natural Gas

Vehicles

Distribution

Engineering Services

Agriculture &

Biosciences

Food Manufacturing

Commodity Production & Distribution

Fertilizer Manufacturing

Research & Development in Ag Biosciences

Information & Financial Services

Data Centers

Banking

Cyber Security

Computer Systems

Transportation & Distribution

Air, Rail, Water & Pipeline

Transportation

Transportation Equipment

Manufacturing

Warehousing & Storage

Wholesale Brokers

The specific industries listed under the ecosystems are neither comprehensive nor exclusive. They are only examples to demonstrate a diversity of activities. The number of individual industries included among the 5 ecosystems actually number over 200.

Vital Complementary Systems

Oklahoma’s Ecosystems

Infrastructure

• Construction

Quality of Life

• Health & Biosciences

• Tourism & Recreation

Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

• Education

• Creative Industries

Regional & Micro Systems

State

Metro Stat Areas

OKC

Tulsa

Lawton

Multi County Regions

SCORE

NWOA

Southern WIB

Cities

Enid

Muskogee

Ardmore

Policies

Business Start-Up, Retention, Expansion & Recruitment

Workforce (STEM)

Incentives

Regulations

Infrastructure

Critical Workforce for the Ecosystems

OK’s Current Capacity

• Occupational mix effect

• Location quotient Expected

Growth

• Net new jobs

• Openings

National Demand

• Job growth

• National wage rates

Industry Demand

• Net employed in group

• % of staffing

Wealth Generation

• State wages

• National difference

Educational Requirements

10

26

5

11 2

33

13

OK Ecosystems’ 100 Critical Occupations by Attainment

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced Degree

Vocational Award

Short-term OJT

Moderate-term OJT

Long-term OJT

Classification

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35

Transportation & Material Moving

Production

Installation, Maintenance & Repair

Construction & Extraction

Healthcare & Technical

Life, Physical & Social Science

Engineering

Computer & Math

Business & Finance

Management

100 Critical Occupations by Major Grouping

41 STEM Intense

13 STEM Related

NOTE: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) qualification defined by the Georgetown University Center for Education & Workforce

The 100 Critical (Degrees and Awards) Associate's Degrees (10)

• Computer Specialists

• Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technicians

• Industrial Engineering Technicians

• Mechanical Engineering Technicians

• Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters

• Chemical Technicians

• Geological & Petroleum Technicians

• Life, Physical, & Social Science Technicians

• Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technicians

• Radiologic Technologists & Technicians

Bachelor's Degrees (26)

• Logisticians

• Accountants & Auditors

• Financial Analysts

• Insurance Analysts/Underwriters

• Financial Specialists

• Computer Programmers

• Computer Software Engineers

• Computer Systems Analysts

• Database Administrators

• Network & Computer Systems Administrators

• Network Systems & Data Communications Analysts

• Aerospace Engineers

• Chemical Engineers

• Civil Engineers

• Computer Hardware Engineers

• Electrical Engineers

• Electronics Engineers

• Industrial Engineers

• Mechanical Engineers

• Mining & Geological Engineers

• Petroleum Engineers

• Engineers

• Chemists

• Market Research Analysts

• Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technologists

Advanced Degrees (5)

• General & Operations Managers

• Management Analysts

• Operations Research Analysts

• Geoscientists

• Medical Scientists

Postsecondary Vocational Awards (11)

• Mechanical Drafters

• Avionics Technicians

• Electric Motor, Power Tool, & Related Repairers

• Electrical & Electronics Repairers, Commercial & Industrial Equipment

• Electrical & Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, & Relay

• Aircraft Mechanics & Service Technicians

• Automotive Service Technicians & Mechanics

• Bus & Truck Mechanics & Diesel Engine Specialists

• Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration Mechanics & Installers

• Welders, Cutters, Solderers, & Brazers

• Welding, Soldering, & Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders

The 100 Critical (Certificates) Long-term on-the-job training (13)

• Farmers & Ranchers

• Boilermakers

• Electricians

• Plumbers, Pipefitters, & Steamfitters

• Sheet Metal Workers

• Farm Equipment Mechanics

• Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics

• Industrial Machinery Mechanics

• Machinists

• Tool & Die Makers

• Gas Plant Operators

• Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, & Gaugers

• Crane & Tower Operators

Moderate-term on-the-job training (33) • Operating Engineers & Other Construction Equipment Operators

• Derrick Operators, Oil & Gas

• Rotary Drill Operators, Oil & Gas

• Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, & Mining

• Earth Drillers, Except Oil & Gas

• Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, & Blasters

• Control & Valve Installers & Repairers

• Maintenance Workers, Machinery

• Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, & Systems Assemblers

• Structural Metal Fabricators & Fitters

• Team Assemblers

• Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators

• Rolling Machine SOT

• Cutting, Punching, & Press Machine SOT

• Drilling & Boring Machine Tool SOT

• Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, & Buffing Machine Tool SOT

• Lathe & Turning Machine Tool SOT

• Milling & Planing Machine SOT

• Molding, Coremaking, & Casting Machine SOT

• Multiple Machine Tool SOT

• Chemical Equipment Operators & Tenders

• Crushing, Grinding, & Polishing Machine SOT

• Mixing & Blending Machine SOT

• Cutting & Slicing Machine SOT

• Extruding, Forming, Pressing, & Compacting Machine SOT

• Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, & Kettle Operators & Tenders

• Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, & Weighers

• Coating, Painting, & Spraying Machine SOT

• Molders, Shapers, & Casters

• Paper Goods Machine SOT

• Tire Builders

• Excavating & Loading Machine & Dragline Operators

• Gas Compressor & Gas Pumping Station Operators

Short-term on-the-job training (2)

• Truck Drivers, Heavy & Tractor-Trailer

• Industrial Truck & Tractor Operators

Note: SOT is Setters, Operators and Tenders

Southern WIB Ecosystems

Energy

Refineries

Machinery & Equipment

Manufacturing

Oil and Gas Support Activities

Agriculture &

Biosciences

Animal & Crop Production

Forestry and Wood Product

Manufacturing

Research & Development in Ag

Biosciences

Transportation

Transportation Equipment

Manufacturing

Tire Manufacturing

Freight Trucking

Distribution

Warehousing & Storage

Wholesale Brokers

Electrical & Oil/Gas

Tourism

Casinos/ Casino Hotels

Accommodations

Recreation Activities

The specific industries listed under the ecosystems are neither comprehensive nor exclusive. They are only examples to demonstrate a diversity of activities.

Southern WIB Critical Occupations

Critical occupations are those that rank the highest among all qualifiers, meaning the ecosystem will not run efficiently or effectively without appropriate labor levels both in quality and quantity. SOT is Setter, Operator and Tender

Short-term OJT

• Tellers

• Engine and Other Machine Assemblers

• Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

• Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators

Moderate OJT

•Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

•Medical Secretaries

•Operating Engineers and Construction Equipment Operators

•Rotary Drill Operators

•Team Assembers

•Meat, Poultry and Fish Cutters and Trimmers

•Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators

•Forging Maching SOT

•Rolling Machine SOT

•Cutting, Punching and Press Machine SOT

•Drilling and Boring Machine Tool SOT

•Lathe and Turning Machine Tool SOT

•Milling and Planing Machine SOT

•Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine SOT

•Heat Treating Equipment SOT

•Sawing Machine SOT

•Woodworking Machine SOT

•Mixing and Blending Machince SOT

•Extruding, Forming, Pressing and Compacting Maching SOT

•Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders

•Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers and Weighers

•Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tenders

•Coating, Painting and Spraying Machine SOT

•Tire Builders

•Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators

•Pump Operators

•Wellhead Pumpers

Long-term OJT

• Purchasing Agents

• Business Operations Specialists

• Sheet Metal Workers

• Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics

• Industrial Machinery Mechanics

• Machinists

• Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators and Gaugers

• Molders, Shapers and Casters

Southern WIB Critical Occupations Associates/Certificates

• Computer Support Specialists

• Industrial Engineering Technicians

• Mechanical Engineering Technicians

• Registered Nurses

• Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians

• Radiologic Technologists and Technicians

• Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

• Nursing Aides, Orderlies and Attendants

• Construction Carpenters

• Electricians

• Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

• Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

• Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

• Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine SOT

Bachelors

•General and Operations Managers

•Advertising and Promotions Manager

•Marketing Manager

•Sales Managers

•Industrial Production Managers

•Transportation, Storage and Distribution Managers

•Medical and Health Services Managers

•Logisticians

•Accountants and Auditors

•Financial Analysts

•Financial Specialists

•Computer Systems Analysts

•Information Security Analysts

•Civil Engineers

•Industrial Engineers

•Mechanical Engineers

•Geoscientists

•Elementary School Teachers

•Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing

Masters

• Occupational Therapists

• Physical Therapists

• Nurse Practioners

Work Experience

• Farmers, Ranchers and Agricultural Managers

• First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

• First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers

• First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers and Repairers

• First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers

Southern WIB Priorities

High Priority • Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

• Elementary School Teachers

• Farmers, Ranchers and Agricultural Managers

• Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

• Industrial Machniery Mechanics

• Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators

• Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

• Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics

• Nursing Aides, Orderlies and Attendants

• Registered Nurses

• Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing

• Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

Complementary Occupations •Elementary School Teachers

•Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

•Nursing Aides, Orderlies and Attendants

•Registered Nurses

•Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians

•Medical and Health Services Managers

•Medical Secretaries

•Nurse Practioners

•Occupational Therapists

•Physical Therapists

•Radiologic Technologists and Technicians

Happening Now & Next Steps Complete College America “OneOklahoma” A Strategic Plan for Science &

Technology in Oklahoma, 2012 www.OKJobMatch.com Career Pathways Project Lead the Way Regional Analyses

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