Jan. 15, 2015 (Morning Presentation at Region 11 Center, White Settlement, Texas)

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1 Working Texas Style: The Changing Jobs Economy Texas and the Links with Education Counseling for College & Career Readiness in Pre-K through 12 th Grade Conference Jan. 15, 2015 (Morning Presentation at Region 11 Center, White Settlement, Texas) Presentation by Mick Normington Data compiled by the Texas Workforce Commission s Labor Market & Career Information department, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Texas State Demographer and the U.S. Census Bureau

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3 The Labor Market Structure Industry Oil & Gas Health Care Restaurants Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington-Denton-Irving region John Doe Sales Manager Accountant Truck Driver Manager Skills Excel spreadsheets Jobs Jane Smith Office Manager Geography Occupations Customer service

4 Top industry of employment for region, Mining, Oil and Gas Manufacturing Transportation & Warehousing Public Administration Health Care & Social Assistance Education Services Retail Trade Ranked by QCEW average weekly wages for that industry

5 Industry Title Employment (1Q 1990) Avg Weekly Wage (1Q 1990) Employment (1Q 2014) Avg Weekly Wage (1Q 2014) Educational Services Health Care & Social Assistance 670,345 $371 1,141,666 $ ,543 $373 1,468,086 $859 Manufacturing 965,886 $ ,852 $1,476 Mining, Oil & Gas Extraction Public Administration 159,256 $ ,109 $2, ,374 $ ,232 $1,103 Retail Trade 899,202 $290 1,238,936 $571 Transportation & Warehousing 286,155 $ ,154 $1,202 Source: Texas Workforce Commission, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages

6 Top industry of employment for region Mining, Oil and Gas Manufacturing Transportation & Warehousing Public Administration Health Care & Social Assistance Education Services Retail Trade Source: TWC Quarterly Census of Employment & Wages (Ranked by QCEW average weekly wages for that industry)

7 Unemployment Rates (monthly, non-seasonally adjusted, November 2014 latest month) 10% 8% 6% 4% 2% United States - 5.5% Texas - 4.6% Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro - 4.6% 0% January 2006 April 2006 July 2006 October 2006 January 2007 April 2007 July 2007 October 2007 January 2008 April 2008 July 2008 October 2008 January 2009 April 2009 July 2009 October 2009 January 2010 April 2010 July 2010 October 2010 January 2011 April 2011 July 2011 October 2011 January 2012 April 2012 July 2012 October 2012 January 2013 April 2013 July 2013 October 2013 January 2014 April 2014 July 2014 October 2014 Source: for Local Area Unemployment Statistics report, U.S. Department of Labor, non-seasonally adjusted unemployment rates

8 Help Wanted Job Listings for Texas Job Type Postings Preferred training/education 1. Registered Nurse 36,301 Associate s degree 2. Truck Driver (heavy/tractor trailer) 27,159 Short On The Job training 3. Retail Salesperson 13,917 Short On The Job training 4. Customer Service Rep 13,717 Moderate On Job Training 5. Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers 13,333 Related Work Experience 6. Supervisor of Office Workers 11,106 Related Work Experience 7. Maintenance / Repair Worker 10,836 Moderate On Job Training 8. Computer Systems Analyst 10,417 Bachelor s degree 9. Computer User Support Specialist 10,107 Associate s degree 10. Accountant 9,479 Bachelor s degree 11. Software Application Developer 9,409 Bachelor s degree 12. Computer Network Administrator 8,897 Bachelor s degree 13. Supervisor of Food Prep Workers 8,069 Related Work Experience 14. Sales Rep (wholesale, manufacturing) 7,936 Related Work Experience 15. Web Developer 7,915 Associate s degree 16. Executive Secretary / Admin Assistant 7,339 Related Work Experience NOTE: Arrows indicate occupation with greater or less than 5% change in last year Source: Wanted Analytics for 90 day period from Jan. 14, 2015

9 Help Wanted Job Listings for Texas (continued) Job Type Postings Preferred training/education 17. Management Analyst 7,316 Bachelor s degree 18. Marketing Manager 7,104 Bachelor s degree 19. Medical / Health Services Manager 6,733 Bachelor s degree 20. Bookkeeper / Audit Clerk 6,243 Moderate Term On Job Training 21. Supervisor of Production/Operations Workers 5,944 Related Work Experience 22. Industrial Engineer 5,894 Bachelor s degree 23. Information Technology Project Manager 5,775 Associate s degree 24. General Sales Manager 5,664 Related Work Experience 25. Truck Driver (light truck) 5,592 Short Term On Job Training 26. Supervisor of Mechanics, Installers, Repairers 5,294 Related Work Experience 27. Insurance Sales Agent 5,181 Post Secondary Vocational Training 28. Sales Rep (services) 4,944 Related Work Experience 29. Office Clerk 4,858 Short Term On Job Training 30. Manager of General Operations Workers 4,857 Related Work Experience 31. Supervisor of Constructor or Extraction Workers 4,804 Related Work Experience 32. Maid, Housekeeper 4,760 Short Term On Job Training 33. Freight, Stock, Material Moving Laborer 4,700 Short Term On Job Training

10 Help Wanted Job Listings for Texas (cont.) Job Type Postings Preferred training/education 34. Janitor, Cleaner 4,508 Short Term On Job Training 35. Medical Secretary 4,487 Moderate Term On Job Training 36. Supervisor of Transportation/Material-Moving Workers 4,481 Related Work Experience 37. Medical Assistant 4,450 Moderate On Job Training 38. Supervisor of Non-Retail Sales Workers 4,445 Related Work Experience 39. Sales Rep (technical, scientific products) 4,302 Related Work Experience 40. Secretarial Assistant 4,260 Moderate On Job Training 41. Food Prep or Serving Worker (fast food) 4,222 Related Work Experience 42. Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse 4,163 Post Secondary Vocational Training 43. Financial Services Branch / Department Manager 4,084 Bachelor s degree 44. Security Guard 4,048 Short Term On Job Training 45. Nursing Assistant 3,969 Post Secondary Vocational Training 46. Receptionist, Information Clerk 3,830 Short Term On Job Train 47. Teller 3,793 Short Term On Job Training 48. Financial Services Sales Agent 3,761 Bachelor s degree 49. Human Resources Specialist 3,737 Bachelor s degree 50. Critical Care Nurse 3,660 Associate s degree

11 Job Type Help Wanted Job Listings for Region 11 area Postings Preferred training/education 1. Registered Nurse 4,147 Associate s degree 2. Truck Driver (heavy/tractor trailer) 1,950 Short Term On Job Training 3. Retail Salesperson 1,577 Short Term On Job Training 4. Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers 1,416 Related Work Experience 5. Customer Service Representative 1,329 Moderate On Job Training 6. Supervisor of Office Support Workers 1,017 Moderate On Job Training 7. Maintenance / Repair Worker 955 Moderate Term On Job Training 8. Computer User Support Specialist 929 Associate s degree 9. Computer Systems Analyst 915 Bachelor s degree 10. Computer Network Administrator 913 Bachelor s degree 11. Supervisor of Food Prep Workers 863 Related Work Experience 12. Accountant 817 Bachelor s degree 13. Bookkeeper, Audit Clerk 608 Moderate On Job Training 14. Executive Secretary / Admin Assistant 604 Related Work Experience 15. Web Developer 585 Associate s degree For Tarrant, Denton, Johnson, Parker, Cooke, Hood, Wise, Erath, Palo Pinto and Somervell counties. Source: Wanted Analytics for 90 day period from Jan. 14, 2015 NOTE: Arrows indicate occupation with greater or less than 5% change in last year

12 Help Wanted Job Listings for Region 11 area Job Type Postings Preferred training/education 16. Medical / Health Services Manager 577 Bachelor s degree 17. Supervisor of Production/Operations Workers 574 Bachelor s degree 18. Software Applications Developer 569 Bachelor s degree 19. Sales Rep (wholesale, manufactured goods) 560 Related Work Experience 20. Supervisor of Transportation / Material-Moving Workers 513 Related Work Experience 21. Industrial Engineer 502 Bachelor s degree 22. Supervisor of Mechanics, Installers, Repairers 489 Related Work Experience 23. Freight, Stock, Material Moving Laborer 485 Short Term On Job Training 24. Truck Driver (light truck) 474 Short Term On Job Training 25. Financial Services Sales Agent 458 Bachelor s degree 26. Information Technology Project Manager 450 Associate s degree 27. Management Analyst 429 Bachelor s degree 28. Food Prep/Serving Worker (fast food) 424 Short Term On Job Training 29. Critical Care Nurse 419 Associate s degree 30. Stock Clerk (stockroom, warehouse) 417 Short Term On Job Training 31. Insurance Sales Agent 404 Post Secondary Vocational Training

13 Help Wanted Job Listings for Region 11 area Job Type Postings Preferred training/education 32. Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse 396 Post-Secondary Vocational Training 33. Maid / Housekeeper 382 Short Term On Job Training 34. Medical Assistant 374 Moderate Term On Job Training 35. Physical Therapist 371 Master s degree 36. Industrial Tractor Operator 367 Short Term On Job Training 37. Marketing Manager 367 Bachelor s degree 38. Secretarial Assistant 363 Moderate Term On Job Training 39. Financial Department/Branch Manager 359 Bachelor s degree 40. General Office Clerk 356 Short Term On Job Training 41. Speech Language Pathologist 348 Master s degree 42. Supervisor of Non-Retail Sales Workers 341 Related Work Experience 43. Sales Rep (services) 340 Related Work Experience 44. General Operations Manager 340 Related Work Experience 45. Medical Secretary 338 Moderate Term On Job Training 46. Preschool Teacher (not special ed) 338 Post-Secondary Vocational Training 47. Security Guard 334 Short Term On Job Training 48. Cashier 331 Short Term On Job Training

14 Help Wanted Job Listings for Region 11 area Job Type Postings Preferred training/education 49. Janitor, Cleaner 329 Short Term On Job Training 50. Product Demonstrator / Promoter 329 Short Term On Job Training 51. Supervisor of Construction/Extraction Workers 307 Related Work Experience 52. Welder 305 Post-Secondary Vocational Training 53. Waitress, Waiter 301 Short Term On Job Training 54. Teacher Assistant 296 Short Term On Job Training 55. Automotive Specialty Technician / Mechanic 296 Post-Secondary Vocational Training 56. Computer Programmer 295 Bachelor s degree 57. Receptionist / Information Clerk 295 Short Term On Job Training 58. Nursing Assistant 288 Post-Secondary Vocational Training 59. Teller 284 Short Term On Job Training 60. Property, Real Estate Manager 282 Bachelor s degree 61. Sales Rep (technical, scientific products) 280 Related Work Experience 62. Truck/Bus/Diesel Mechanic 276 Post-Secondary Vocational Training 63. Human Resources Specialist 273 Bachelor s degree 64. Human Resources Manager 268 Bachelor s degree 65. General Sales Manager 261 Bachelor s degree

15 Help Wanted Job Listings for Region 11 area Job Type Postings Preferred training/education 66. Medical Records/Health Informatics Technician 259 Associate s degree 67. Occupational Therapist 251 Master s degree 68. Database Administrator 249 Bachelor s degree 69. Social and Human Services Assistant 245 Moderate Term On Job Training 70. Software Quality Assurance Engineer / Tester 237 Bachelor s degree 75. Home Health Aide 212 Short Term On Job Training 77. Elementary School Teacher (not special ed) 212 Bachelor s degree 79. Electrician 204 Long Term On Job Training 80. Personal Care Aide 203 Short Term On Job Training 94. Machinist 175 Long Term On Job Training 105. Education, Guidance, School, Vocational Counselor 154 Bachelor s degree 112. Plumber 135 Long Term On Job Training 120. Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Mechanic 118 Post-Secondary Vocational Training 136. Hairdresser, Cosmetologist 96 Post-Secondary Vocational Training 147. Lawyer 80 Professional degree 177. Middle School Teacher (not special ed) 63 Bachelor s degree 178. Petroleum Engineer 62 Bachelor s degree 204. Bartender 45 Short Term On Job Training

16 Current Job Postings in Region 11 communities Organization Postings Organization Postings Texas Health 1,762 General Motors 252 Healthcare Company of America 845 University of North Texas 250 Randstad 537 Community Health Systems 248 Cook Children s Healthcare 513 Domino s Pizza 234 Robert Half International 468 American Airlines 230 Novartis 467 Safeway 228 Lockheed Martin 424 Home Depot 200 Computer Task Group 409 J.P. Morgan Chase 194 Macy s 406 Tarrant County College 190 Wells Fargo 350 Fidelity Investments 184 Kforce Professional Staffing 343 GameStop 183 Scott & White 291 Taco Bell 181 Lowe s 282 Judge Group 173 Trustaff 269 Walmart 158 Alcon 265 Manpower / Marriott 155 University of Texas System 256 John Peter Smith Hospital 153 For Tarrant, Denton, Johnson, Parker, Cooke, Hood, Wise, Erath, Palo Pinto and Somervell counties.

17 The Future New Occupational Projections

18 Projections for which occupations will grow in your region Occupational Projections at at The Future

19 Texas Employment Growth by Industry Sector Health Care & Social Assistance Natural Resources & Mining Professional & Business Services Leisure & Hospitality Construction Educational Services Wholesale Trade Other Services Finance Activities Transportation & Warehousing Retail Trade Manufacturing Information Government Utilities 14.4% 14.2% 13.3% 11.8% 20.5% 19.7% 19.5% 18.6% 17.8% 16.7% 27.7% 26.4% 25.9% 24.9% 31.6%

20 Fastest Growing Occupations in Texas, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 57.5% Average Annual Wage 2013 $65,490 Interpreters & Translators Skincare Specialists Petroleum Engineers Information Security Analysts Insulation Workers, Mechanical Cardiovascular Technicians Physician Assistants Occupational Therapy Assistants Welding & Brazing Mach Oprs 49.0% 48.5% 45.3% 45.0% 44.8% 44.3% 44.1% 44.1% 43.3% $44,290 $34,210 $159,340 $88,090 $34,660 $52,540 $102,260 $68,340 $35,550

21 Texas Occupations Adding the Most Jobs Food Preparation Workers Annual Average Wage ,520 $18,120 Personal Care Aides 84,750 $17,390 Retail Salepersons Registered Nurses Customer Service Representatives Waiters & Waitresses Janitors & Cleaners Laborers & Material Movers Elementary School Teachers Secretaries & Administrative Assistants 61,010 53,480 48,530 44,000 41,220 40,700 39,890 39,750 $25,090 $67,860 $30,250 $19,770 $20,850 $24,560 $50,290 $31,470

22 North Central Texas region - Occupations adding the most jobs, Occupation Change Growth Rate Annual Openings Annual Wage Fast Food Prep / Serving Workers 23,910 33,230 9, % 1,845 $17,980 Retail Salespersons 32,990 39,180 6, % 1,750 $25,290 Waiters & Waitresses 15,920 20,690 4, % 1,240 $20,580 Personal Care Aides 9,860 14,310 4, % 515 $17,450 Customer Service Reps 15,820 19,790 3, % 825 $33,560 Elementary School Teachers 13,070 16,800 3, % 665 $50,600 Registered Nurses 10,060 13,580 3, % 545 $67,180 Janitors & Cleaners 13,580 17,090 3, % 605 $20,780 General Office Clerks 19,800 23,150 3, % 750 $31,530 Cashiers 19,890 23,140 3, % 1,185 $19,390 General Operations Managers 12,500 15,660 3, % 550 $120,780 Childcare Workers 13,050 16,120 3, % 690 $20,990 Secretaries, Admin Assistants 12,640 15,640 3, % 450 $31,350

23 North Central Texas region - Fastest Growing Occupations, Occupation Change Growth Rate Annual Openings Annual Wage Personal Care Aides 9,860 14,310 4, % 515 $17,450 Home Health Aides 2,610 3,780 1, % 165 $22,450 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 1,730 2, % 125 $46,010 Cooks, Restaurant 6,980 9,970 2, % 440 $22,470 Market Research Analysts 1,880 2, % 105 $68,510 Medical Secretaries 5,700 8,050 2, % 305 $31,490 Health Specialties Teachers 1,210 1, % 70 $93,180 Fast Food Prep/Serving Workers 23,910 33,230 9, % 1,845 $17,980 Supervisors of Food Prep / Serving Workers (fast food) 6,180 8,520 2, % 410 $31,000 Pharmacy Technicians 2,040 2, % 95 $32,890 LPNs & LVNs 4,580 6,200 1, % 270 $44,650 Registered Nurses 10,060 13,580 3, % 545 $67,180 Source: Texas Workforce Commission semi-annual occupational projections ( NOTE: North Central Texas region includes Denton, Wise, Parker, Palo Pinto, Erath, Hood, Somervell, Johnson, Ellis, Navarro, Kaufman, Rockwall, Hunt and Collin counties

24 Tarrant County - Occupations adding the most jobs, Occupation Change Growth Rate Annual Openings Annual Wage Fast Food Prep / Serving Workers 21,630 29,850 8, % 1,645 $18,420 Registered Nurses 13,660 19,220 5, % 820 $70,430 Retail Salespersons 30,660 35,560 4, % 1,540 $24,520 Customer Service Reps 19,370 24,110 4, % 1,000 $30,590 Waiters & Waitresses 15,460 19,660 4, % 1,165 $19,390 Personal Care Aides 8,960 12,890 3, % 460 $18,790 Stock & Material Movers 16,160 20,080 3, % 890 $24,160 Janitors & Cleaners 12,020 15,340 3, % 555 $22,130 General Office Clerks 20,220 23,240 3, % 725 $30,900 Secretaries & Admin Assistants 12,470 15,260 2, % 430 $32,250 General & Operations Managers 12,280 15,020 2, % 505 $114,780 Truck Drivers (heavy truck) 9,980 12,680 2, % 430 $41,710

25 Tarrant County - Fastest Growing Occupations, Occupation Growth Rate Annual Openings Annual Wage Medical / Clinical Lab Technician 830 1, % 60 $35,110 Medical Secretaries 5,700 8, % 330 $31,680 Personal Care Aides 8,960 12, % 460 $18,790 Home Health Aides 2,390 3, % 150 $22,600 Registered Nurses 13,660 19, % 820 $70,430 Radiologic Technologists 1,010 1, % 55 $59,460 Cooks, Restaurant 6,620 9, % 395 $22,350 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 1,860 2, % 125 $47,860 Medical Records Technicians 1,130 1, % 75 $40,170 Fast Food Prep & Serving Workers 21,630 29, % 1,645 $18,420 Market Research Analysts 2,070 2, % 110 $64,110 Dental Hygienists 1,020 1, % 65 $76,100 Medical / Health Services Managers 1,310 1, % 80 $113,860

26 Projections for which occupations will grow in your region Occupational Projections at at The Future

27 Occupational Wage Data

28 Earnings by Award Level Texas Source: Survey-Weighted Quantiles from American Community Survey year Texas Sample (In Labor Force)

29 Top Population Growth Texas Counties County (Big City) Change Harris (Houston) 186,971 Bexar (San Antonio) 84,186 Tarrant (Ft. Worth) 81,662 Dallas (Dallas) 71,778 Travis (Austin) 59,022 Collin (Plano) 52,688 Denton (Denton) 50,960 Fort Bend (Sugar Land) 47,938 Hidalgo (McAllen) 43,938 El Paso (El Paso) 40,878 County (Big City) Change Williamson (Round Rock) 32,800 Montgomery (Woodlands) 32,441 Bell (Killeen) 15,107 Brazoria (Pearland) 13,897 Webb (Laredo) 13,055 Cameron (Brownsville) 12,899 Galveston (Galveston) 11,776 Midland (Midland) 11,696 Lubbock (Lubbock) 11,061 Hays (San Marcos) 11,030 Source: U.S. Census Bureau

30 Texas Job Seekers vs. Job Postings Is this education mismatch? Education Requirement 2013 WIT Job Applicants 2013 HWOL Postings Doctoral / Professional Degree 0.8% 2.2% Master s Degree 1.3% 1.7% Bachelor s Degree 14.2% 27.9% Associate s Degree 3.8% 7.7% Some college, No degree 3.4% 0.1% Post-Secondary Non-degree Award 3.4% 4.4% 80% 40% High School diploma or GED 53.5% 42.6% Less than high school diploma 19.5% 13.3% Source: Work In Texas database by the Texas Workforce Commission Source: Help Wanted Online job listings by The Conference Board

31 WorkInTexas.com Find jobs, find workers, find your future

32 Texas Occupations - Typical Education 2012 & 2022 Employment 2.1% Doctorate/Professional Degree 2.1% % Master s Degree 1.4% 17.3% Bachelor s Degree 17.6% 40.6% 3.8% 5.9% 1.2% Associate s Degree Post-Secondary Non Degree Some College, No Degree High School Diploma or GED 3.9% 1.3% 6.0% 39.7% 27.8% Less than high school 28.0%

33 North Central Texas region Distribution of occupations by typical education required Doctoral or Professional degree Master's degree Bachelor's degree 1.8% 1.8% 1.4% 1.3% 17.8% 17.6% Associate's degree 3.3% 3.2% Post-Secondary non-degree 5.7% 5.5% Some college, no degree 1.4% 1.4% High School diploma or GED 40.0% 41.0% Less than high school 28.5% 28.2% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% Source: Texas Workforce Commission, Occupational Projections

34 Tarrant County Distribution of occupations by typical education required Doctoral or Professional degree Master's degree 1.9% 1.9% 1.3% 1.2% Bachelor's degree 17.1% 17.3% 2022 Associate's degree Post-Secondary non-degree Some college, no degree 4.1% 3.7% 6.2% 6.0% 1.2% 1.2% 2012 High School diploma or GED 41.4% 42.3% Less than high school 26.8% 26.4% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% Source: Texas Workforce Commission, Occupational Projections

35 College Credit for Heroes Helping military service members complete their college degree and build their resume Community colleges participating: Universities participating: Alamo College Angelo State University Austin Community College Central Texas College Dallas County Community College Grayson College Houston Community College Lee College Lone Star College San Jacinto Community College Tarrant County Community College Temple College Texas State Technical College Harlingen

36 Math = Money The more accomplished you are at applied mathematics the more money you can make.

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38 Technical skills = Money Skills are your meal ticket. The more specialized, high-demand tasks you can perform the more money you can make.

39 Achieve Texas Clusters Job Growth 2020 with wages (bubble size = job openings) $100, Employment Weighted Wages $90,000 $80,000 $70,000 $60,000 $50,000 $40,000 $30,000 $20,000 $10,000 $0 Agriculture & Natural Resources Arts, A/V, Communications Government Manufacturing STEM Business & Management Finance Transportation & Logistics Hospitality & Tourism Law & Public Safety Information Technology Construction Marketing & Sales Human Services Health Science Education & Training 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% Percent Growth

40 Achieve Texas Different kinds of skills needed Math and English Ability to Learn on the Job and Computer Skills Adaptability, Critical Thinking and Computer Skills

41 TWC + Education Connection Lori Knight Education Specialist free to ISDs HB 5 Webinars offered every month Take place noon-12:30 to accommodate Presentations are 15 minutes To see recent webinar: Q&A transcribed and posted online with recorded webinars Sign up for notifications at careerinformation@twc.state.tx.us Or contact Lorena Lori Knight or lorena.knight@twc.state.tx.us

42 On the surface, Texas employers say they want 1. Good communications skills Explain who you are? Explain what do you do (to co-worker or customer)? Explain what you need (from a co-worker or customer)? Ability to listen to instructions? 2. Critical thinking skills (if you are explained a sequence of events then can you determine what will probably happen next, can you understand new ideas) 3. Technical knowledge (degrees needed for half of job openings, Excel critical) 4. Can-do attitude / pleasant attitude (workers who can focus and are engaged in their work) 5. Can you work with people who are of a different age, race, gender and education level than you? Are you friendly with others? Are you efficient with others? Are you demonstrating you listen to others? Are you?

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44 What do employees need? One word: Passion. We can teach a person a job but they have to have a passion for who they are and what they are doing. -Bruce Burdett, president of Frost Insurance in interview for upcoming TWC publication

45 I don t know if we re going to take existing jobs and expand their duties or if we ll create new jobs, but it s going to change our workforce. In the past, if you had a high school education and could learn some technical skills, that was enough to work for us. But now we want an Associate s degree or equivalent military experience and that will be the minimum hiring requirement starting this year. Larry Fuller, director of human resources CenterPoint Energy, Houston, Texas interviewed Feb. 5, 2010, for Working Texas Style book

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47 If we can get workers who can convert a fraction to a decimal then I can move so much faster as a company. -Brian Aspell, vice president and plant manager of Champion Cooler Corp. in Dennison

48 Years ago we hired people from the neck down. We wanted strong backs. Now we hire people from the neck up. Only a few years ago we hired people and gave them a shovel and a pipe wrench and told them these were the tools that would make them successful. Now we hire people and give them a volt meter and a computer and tell them these are the tools that will make them successful. It s a different industry now. -Greg Yoxsimer, human resources partner, Chevron Oil & Gas, Midland, Texas, in interview for Working Texas Style book

49 I m looking for someone who is a learner and can learn quickly. We ask job applicants how they learn and if they like to learn. - Duane LaBom, Director of Learning and Development at Rackspace Inc. in San Antonio, interviewed Dec. 12, 2013, for upcoming TWC publication

50 Being able to work in teams is critical. Our operations don t work unless people work together. - Joel Gray, vice president of human resources for BASF

51 Jobs are changing and the incumbent worker has to upgrade his skills continually to stay employed. -Don Tracy, Director of Continuing Education at Austin Community College

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53 Climbing Wall concept of Career Development: Everyone is trying to get to the top, but each of us finds ourselves moving at a different place, moving at a different pace and moving with a unique support system

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