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ANNUAL REPORT2014-2015

C R E AT I N G A S H A R E D V I S I O N

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INNOVATE Tulare-Kings’

mission is to engage

business partners in

regional strategies that

advance economic

objectives, measure

impact, and enhance

education and workforce

partnerships.

COLLECTIVE IMPACTCreating common goals and definitions across partners in education, business, workforce, and higher education.

Measuring and sharing results of effective practices.

ALIGNMENT TO OUR REGIONAL ECONOMY Engaging industry voices to align the worlds of education and business.

Responding to regional labor market trends and workforce needs.

WORK-BASED LEARNING & ADVISORY BOARDSDeveloping and supporting the expertise of industry-driven advisory boards.

Creating a continuum of work-based learning experience for students.

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COMPARISON OF UNEMPLOYMENT RATEAGES: 16 TO 19 YEARS

50%

40%

30%

20%

10%

0% US CA TULARE KINGS COUNTY COUNTY

38.6% 40.8%35.2%

28%

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Top Industries in Tulare & Kings County

2014 Wages

2014-2024 % Job Growth

2014

Wag

es

$65,000

$60,000

$55,000

$50,000

$45,000

$40,000

$35,000

$30,000

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

1,048

955

1,009

18,358 2056

12,147

3,785

5,365 2,333

1,037

● 18,358 Education (Local Government)

● 12,147 Local Government (Excluding Education & Hospitals)

● 5,365 Hospitals (Local Government)

● 3,785 Dairy Product Manufacturing (except frozen)

● 2,333 General Medical & Surgical Hospitals● 2,056 General Warehousing & Storage● 1,048 Other Outpatient Centers● 1,037 Plumbing, Heating, & A/C Contractors● 1,009 Snack Food Manufacturing● 955 General Freight, Trucking & Long-Distance

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Tulare-Kings College & Career Continuum

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