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Transcript of Massachusetts Technology Workforce Planning
Technology Workforce: Introduction to Industry Analysis
Board of Higher Education Meeting | March 18, 2014
David Cedrone, Associate Commissioner for Economic and Workforce DevelopmentChristine Williams, Director of Economic and Workforce Development
Technology Workforce Analysis: Introduction
December 2012: Nursing & Allied Health Workforce Strategic Plan endorsed by BHE
Ongoing: Strategic planning for STEM workforce in conjunction with Governor’s STEM Advisory Council
Now: DHE developing Technology Workforce Strategic Plan
Context
KEY OUTCOME 4: Workforce Alignment
Technology Workforce Analysis: Introduction
DHE Technology Workforce Alignment effort will: Synthesize and build on
good work across campuses Identify systems-level
issues Serve as catalyst,
convener, and industry liaison
Communicate long-term strategy for effective alignment across campuses and industry needs
DHE Technology Workforce Effort
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Technology Workforce Analysis: Introduction
Technology Workforce
Tech Sector Professionals
ITProfessionals
Technology Workforce: Main Subgroups
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• Employed in tech-sector companies
• Create next-gen innovative products and services for business and consumer markets
• Employed in companies across all industries
• Plan, design, build and support systems that enhance operational effectiveness and competitiveness
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Technology Workforce Analysis: Introduction
The MA Technology Workforce…
Computer Scientists, Software Developers, and Managers
Other IT Professionals
Is one of MA’s fastest-growing workforces.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Employment Statistics various years and 2010-2010 Occupational Employment Projections.
36% growth from 2002–2012, contrasted with 1% growth in
larger economy
Offers high-paying jobs to a scarce talent pool.
The MA Technology Workforce…
Technology Workforce Analysis: Introduction
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Management
Healthcare practitioners & technical
Architecture & en-gineering,
SalesBusiness &
financial operations
Installation, main-tenance, repair
Food prep, serving
Office & administra-tive support
Transportation and material moving,
Healthcare support occupations
Computer & Mathemati-
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Technology Talent Initiative: Introduction
The MA Technology Workforce…Is projected to continue growing at
much faster rate than new graduate pool.
Technology Workforce Analysis: Introduction
Distribution of Grads Across Campuses
Lowell
Boston
Bridgewater
Westfield
Salem
Bunker Hill
Bristol
Springfield Te...
Holyoke
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Computer ScienceInformation Technology
Degrees & Certificates Awarded in 2012
Source: IPEDS. DHE CS and IT groups are defined in slide 12.
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Technology Workforce Analysis: Introduction
Where we need to build capacity Ongoing statewide labor market and
program analysis Focus on need for diverse pipeline Addressing faculty hiring challenges
What programs should grow/shift Analysis of degree-to-job mapping System-wide internship support Support efforts for seamless 2-4 year transfer
What scale of growth/resource needs CS/IT Program funding strategies Grants strategies for curricular enhancements
and program growth
Suggested Strategies
Throughconvening,
engaging and collaborating w/ campuses and industry
Technology Workforce Analysis: Introduction
March–April 2014: Writing and validating technology workforce analysis
April 2014: Convening key thought partners from community colleges, state universities, UMass, technology industry to review industry analysis and share perspective on priorities
May 2014: Final technology workforce analysis delivered to Board of Higher Education, request for board approval of Commissioner appointed task force to launch strategy effort
April 2015: Projected completion of technology workforce strategic plan
The Plan Forward
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Discussion