Building a National Network for the Transportation Workforce: Job Needs and Priorities by Region US Transportation Job Needs and Priorities

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1 Building a National Network for the Transportation Workforce: Job Needs and Priorities by Region US Transportation Job Needs and Priorities

2 FHWA supported National Network for the Transportation Workforce WEST Steve Albert Montana State University (406) wrtwc.org SOUTHWEST Tom O Brien California State University, Long Beach Thomas.OBrien@csulb.edu (562) swtwc.org MIDWEST Teresa M. Adams University of Wisconsin- Madison teresa.adams@wisc.edu (608) mtwc.org NORTHEAST Glenn McRae University of Vermont glenn.mcrae@uvm.edu (802) netwc.net SOUTHEAST Stephanie S. Ivey The University of Memphis ssalyers@memphis.edu (901) memphis.edu/setwc NNTW formed to provide a more strategic and efficient approach to transportation workforce development. The Centers act together to facilitate national partnerships with key public and private organizations Bring together the transportation, education, labor, and workforce investment communities Identify and promote effective transportation workforce activities and programs

3 Three Phase Research Methodology Comprehensive Literature Review Identify and analyze information from Federal, State, and private-sector research, technical & conference reports and institutional documents Assess the transportation industry in each region as well as employment trends Results increased the team s overall understanding of each Region s transportation industry trends and workforce issues. Engage Transportation Workforce Stakeholders Engage industry stakeholders throughout the regions both public and private partners positions within state DOLs, DOTs, universities, associations, and private employers Input covered the broad work environment of personnel, critical job functions, anticipated workforce trends over the next 5 to 10 years, recruitment and retention challenges, workforce success strategies Results of this subtask help define the workforce at the region-level and provide a preliminary list of critical workforce occupations and functions to focus on. Estimating regional workforce demand for occupations Generate and analyze historic, current, and future occupational estimates for all priority transportation occupations identified (BLS) Results allowed for a more accurate assessment of workforce trends across disciplines

4 West Region Job Needs & Priorities

5 Characteristics of the West 36% of land mass; 6% of U.S. population Rural and Small Urban (low population densities) Transportation expenditures of $19 billion/year Highways dominate regional transportation expenditures (72%) 84% of regional highways are rural Tribal and federal lands 355,000 workers employed in Transportation & Warehousing Occupations Tight Labor Markets (low unemployment rates) Energy sector development Training access challenges in rural communities Multimodal

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7 Top 10 Priority Occupations Priority Occupations Civil Engineers Construction Managers Vehicle Fleet Managers; Transportation Operators or Warehouse Managers Transit Bus Drivers Facilities Managers; Maintenance Technicians; Equipment Engineering Technicians Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Cargo/Freight Handlers; Stock movers Construction Supervisors/Foremen; Field Supervisors Heavy Equipment Operators

8 Need for Right-Sized Pool of Skilled Workers: Career awareness and career messaging to youth Mentoring and supportive services for underrepresented workers in transportation sector Need for innovative training methods and platforms to reach geographically dispersed learners Strategies

9 Midwest Region Job Needs and Priorities MIDWEST TRANSPORTATION WORKFORCE CENTER

10 Midwest Transportation Transportation Facts 1 million miles of public roads. Highways dominate the transportation system with 64% of freight moved by truck. 3 major rail hubs at Chicago, Kansas City, and St. Louis. Chicago is the country s largest rail hub. Chicago O Hare, the busiest airport (passenger) in the country and 3 rd busiest in the world. 9 Marine Highways on Great Lakes, Mississippi, Ohio, and Missouri waterways. Economic/People Facts 64 million people (20% of US) on 528,888 square miles (14% of US). 1.2 million workers in the Midwest transportation sector, 23% of the US total. Strong presence of transportation dependent industries: agriculture, natural resources, and heavy manufacturing. 63% of nation s rail tonnage. State ownership of short-line rail increasing.

11 Additional Workers Needed by 2022 Midwest Region Vessel operators & mates Bus & truck mechanics Logisticians Civil engineers Sof tware developers Light truck or delivery drivers Customs brokers ,627 +5,212 +6,068 +8, , ,611 Technical Education Baccalaureate ++ Construction laborers Storage & distribution managers +31, ,510 General laborers +63,590 Heavy & tractor-trailer drivers +82,026

12 Percentage Growth Expected Midwest Region Light truck or delivery drivers Customs brokers Bus & truck mechanics Vessel operators & mates +6.0% +7.7% +7.7% +8.6% Technical Education Baccalaureate ++ Storage & distribution managers +9.6% General laborers +12.1% Civil engineers Sof tware developers Construction laborers +15.2% +16.5% +17.8% Logisticians Heavy & tractor-trailer drivers +20.7% +21.3%

13 MTWC Strategy for a Building Partnerships 1.Collective Impact A group working towards the same outcome and looking at the same data to continuously improve practices over time. 2. Community Building Move from isolated, self-interest to a small group thinking holistically. Shift the context within which people gather, name the debate through powerful questions, and listen. 3. Commitments The Midwest Transportation Workforce Summit spurs 55 commitments. 4. MTWC Community of Practice Forum for building partnerships to enhance communication and sharing.

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15 The Northeast 11 States & DC 5% of land; 16% of population in US 4 of largest US Cities 2 states with <1M population Transportation expenditures of $63B/yr More than 1M workers directly in transportation and warehousing occupations Some regional drivers in transportation workforce needs: 70,765 bridges, of which 38% are structurally deficient or functionally obsolete Transit is critical and growing largest systems in the country(nyc-bus, Amtrak NE Corridor-rail); includes rail, bus and water and increasingly alternative services (e.g. Uber) Extreme weather incidents (e.g., Sandy, Irene) have demonstrated new vulnerabilities of the transportation system Regional Agreements (e.g. REGGI) driving alternative fuel fleets and infrastructure

16 Focusing Transportation Workforce Development in the Northeast STEM & Professional Skilled Technical Skilled Labor Occupation Rationale Occupation Rationale Occupation Rationale Computer and Information Systems Managers Civil Engineers Surveyors Urban and Regional Planners Procurement Clerk Growing need for employees with ITS knowledge Growing defense community Industry currently lacks a solid pipeline or recruitment methodology Significant retirement in field Competition with other fields (especially affecting DOT retention) Growing need for employees with ITS and GIS knowledge Growing need for employees with GIS knowledge The small job market for Surveyors makes them difficult to find Growing need for employees with GIS knowledge Small job market \ Many small employers minimizing career opportunities New conditions e.g., Cost sensitivity; Just in time inventory Need to address new regulations and documentation requirements. Changing field with new skill requirements, such as negotiating with vendors, understanding environmental issues, increased decision-making authority Surveying and Mapping Technicians Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Heavy and Tractor- Trailer Drivers Growing need for employees with GIS knowledge Mapping is related to GIS, with a focus on new technologies that may require training or additional information Growing need for heavy equipment operators Increasingly wide variety of projects requires broader training Growth of pipeline industry Lack of journeymen or higher level to fill open positions Changing technologies requires frequent recertification New technologies- hybrids and alternative fuels This was identified as one of the most difficult positions to fill overall Age restriction Background /drug checks Long distance driving as job poses significant work condition challenges Construction Laborers Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers First-line Supervisors of Transportation and Material- Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators Crucial occupation in terms of building and developing infrastructure Increasingly wide variety of projects requires broader training Growing need for employees familiar with new construction technology Cross-training needed due to seasonality Highway/Transit construction and repair - demand rapidly increasing Apprenticeship pipeline take time Growing need for employees with knowledge of new green techniques Essential for bridge construction and reinforcement Apprenticeship pipeline take time High demand skills despite a small job market Greater literacy skills required Requires a significant amount of specialized training to fulfill both craftwork and supervisory/ superintendent work

17 Strategic Framework for Action Support existing and grow new Transportation Employer Education/Training Partnerships Identify and link existing programs and career pathway infrastructure with Employers (use what exists better) Facilitate new growth through partnerships to develop new and flexible career pathways aligned with identified needs and job opportunities Showcase promising practices to build communities of practice workgroups in focused areas Provide go-to resources to link employers with pipeline of qualified and interested workers

18 The Northeast Transportation Workforce Center is a partnership of:

19 Southeast Region Transportation Job Needs and Priorities

20 Southeast Region - Description 12 states & PR 28% of all bridges in US 15% land area 27% US population 1.4 M transportation and warehousing employees 25% of structurally deficient and 31% of functionally obsolete bridges in US More than 25% of US rail track miles 11 of the top 25 water ports by tonnage

21 SE Transportation Workforce 1.4 M transportation and warehousing workers Key industry sectors within states include: Aerospace (11) Automotive (8) Distribution and Logistics (11) Ship Building (5)

22 SE Priority Occupations STEM Occupations Computer and information systems managers Civil engineers Network and Computer Systems Administrators Southeast Priority Occupations Supply Chain and Logistics Technical Occupations Occupations Logisticians Operations Research Analysts Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists Bus drivers, transit and intercity Heavy and tractor-trailer drivers Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers Skilled Labor First-line supervisors of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators

23 One-stop-shop for SE transportation workforce Next Steps Strategic partnerships to address gaps in collaborative and innovative ways Focus area emphasis (women, veterans, freight) Choosing Transportation Summit March 3-4 Save your seat! memphis.edu/setwc

24 Southwest Region Job Needs and Priorities Report

25 The Southwest Region Includes 1,016,090 square miles, approx. 29% of the U.S. Contains approx. 28% of the U.S. population (Census, 2014). Comprised of eight member states: California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Texas, and Oklahoma. Represents a vast geographic expanse that includes very different urban, suburban, and agricultural workforce settings as well as several globally significant ports, numerous international and domestic airports, and the international border with Mexico. Includes the nation s two most populous states, 10 of the nation s 25 most populous cities, and growth rates that exceed national figures, which implies a growing and changing workforce. Total transportation expenditures by state and local governments exceed $63 billion per year (Census, 2011).

26 EMPLOYMENT FORECAST FOR PRIORITY OCCUPATIONS IN THE SOUTHWEST # of Employees, 2012 Projected # of Employees, 2022 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand Logisticians Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers Traffic Technicians Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Drivers Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Surveying and Mapping Technicians Urban and Regional Planners Surveyors Civil Engineers Computer and Information Systems Managers 35,330 47,230 (33.7% change) 29,610 34,200 (15.5% change) 1,150 1,280 (11.3% change) 46,500 53,320 (14.7% change) 64,290 75,060 (16.8% change) 91, ,720 (22.6% change) 16,750 20,270 (21% change) 11,590 13,540 (16.8% change) 13,200 15, % change) 83, ,600 (23.9% change) 83, ,330 (22.4% change) 415, , ,580 (19.5% change) 704,130 (20.1% change) 0 100, , , , , , , ,000

27 Clustering Priority Occupations STEM Computer and Information Systems Civil Engineers Surveyors Urban and Regional Planning Supply Chain & Logistics Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers Logisticians Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers (Hand) Career & Technical Education Surveying and Mapping Technicians Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operations Bus and Truck Mechanics (Diesel Engine) Bus Drivers (Transit and Intercity) Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Drivers Traffic Technicians

28 Create New Career Pathway Programs Academics Support Existing Career Pathway Programs A CAREER PATHWAY PARTNERSHIP STRATEGY Action Committee Develop Internships and Apprenticeships Employers

29 Comparing Priority Occupations Across Regions 1. STEM Occupations Midwest Northeast Southeast Southwest West Software Developers, applications ( ) Civil Engineers ( ) Computer and Information Systems Managers ( ) Civil Engineers ( ) Computer and Information Systems Managers ( ) Network and Computer Systems Administrators ( ) Civil Engineers ( ) Computer and Information Systems Managers ( ) Civil Engineers ( ) Construction Managers ( ) Civil Engineers ( ) Surveyors ( ) Surveyors ( ) Urban and Regional Planners ( ) Urban and Regional Planners ( ) Ship Engineers ( )

30 Comparing Priority Occupations Across Regions 2. CTE/ Vocational or Technical Occupations Midwest Northeast Southeast Southwest West Bus and Truck Mechanics, Diesel Engine Specialist ( ) Surveying and Mapping Technicians ( ) Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators ( ) Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters ( ) Bus and Truck Mechanics, Diesel Engine Specialist ( ) Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators ( ) Bus and Truck Mechanics, Diesel Engine Specialist ( ) Surveying and Mapping Technicians ( ) Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators ( ) Bus and Truck Mechanics, Diesel Engine Specialist ( ) First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers ( ) Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators ( ) Bus and Truck Mechanics, Diesel Engine Specialist ( ) Maintenance and Repair Workers, General ( )

31 Comparing Priority Occupations Across Regions 2. CTE/ Vocational or Technical Occupations (cont.) Midwest Northeast Southeast Southwest West Heavy and Tractortrailer Drivers ( ) Light Truck or Delivery Drivers ( ) Mates-ship, Boat, and Barge ( ) Heavy and Tractortrailer Drivers ( ) Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers ( ) Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity ( ) Heavy and Tractortrailer Drivers ( ) Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity ( ) Heavy and Tractortrailer Drivers ( ) Traffic Technicians ( ) First-line Supervisors of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators ( )* Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity ( ) Heavy and Tractortrailer Drivers ( )

32 Comparing Priority Occupations Across Regions 3. Skilled Laborer Occupations Midwest Northeast Southeast Southwest West Construction Laborers ( ) Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers ( ) Construction Laborers ( ) Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers ( ) First-line Supervisors of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators* ( ) First-line Supervisors of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators* ( ) Computer and Information Systems Managers ( ) Construction Managers ( )

33 Comparing Priority Occupations Across Regions Midwest Northeast Southeast Southwest West 4. Skilled Laborer Occupations Procurement Clerk ( )

34 Comparing Priority Occupations Across Regions 5. Supply Chain and Logistics Occupations Midwest Northeast Southeast Southwest West General and Operations Managers ( ) Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers ( ) Logisticians ( ) Logisticians ( ) Logisticians ( ) Operations Research Analysts ( ) Customs Brokers ( ) Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Materials Movers, Hand ( ) Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Materials Movers, Hand ( ) Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Materials Movers, Hand ( ) Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Materials Movers, Hand ( )

35 Next Steps Phase 1 Job Needs results allow us to identify priority jobs and set stage for meaningful regional workforce discussions and initiatives. Phase 2 will involve identifying potential workforce programs and partnerships to address gaps as well as designing strategic action plans to move forward related development initiatives.