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CENTRAL ARIZONA GOVERNMENTSServing Gila & Pinal Counties Since 1975
2012 Town Hall Presentation: Pinal County Workforce
October 10, 2012
CENTRAL ARIZONA GOVERNMENTSServing Gila & Pinal Counties Since 1975
Pinal County Town Hall
What we are hearing about the workforce inPinal County
Revised Data and ImplicationsJob and Skill Shortages
CENTRAL ARIZONA GOVERNMENTSServing Gila & Pinal Counties Since 1975
Pinal County Town Hall
Employment by Industry in Pinal County
Industry Empl. Industry Empl.
Retail Trade 13,681 Other Private Services 5,067
Health and Social Services 12,224 Transportation/Warehousing 4,898
Manufacturing 11,818 Finance and Insurance 4,885
Construction 11,326 Professional and Technical 4,424
Education 9,172 Administrative Services 4,166
Government 9,055 Wholesale Trade 3,236
Hospitality and Food Service 6,751 Agriculture 3,049
CENTRAL ARIZONA GOVERNMENTSServing Gila & Pinal Counties Since 1975
Pinal County Town Hall
Labor Force Participation Rate
Unemployment Rate is down so that means the economy is better?Unemployment rate is down not just because people are finding work. The rate could also be down because the unemployed have been looking for work so long they are not reported anymore.Labor Force Participation Rate compares the number of people working against the total population of those that are of working age.
CENTRAL ARIZONA GOVERNMENTSServing Gila & Pinal Counties Since 1975
Pinal County Town Hall
US Labor Force Participation Rate Changes
US 64.1% AZ 62.3% Pinal 43.2%
0.00%10.00%20.00%30.00%40.00%50.00%60.00%70.00%80.00%90.00%
100.00%
2007 Labor Force Participation Rate
US 64.1%AZ 62.3%Pinal 43.2%
CENTRAL ARIZONA GOVERNMENTSServing Gila & Pinal Counties Since 1975
Pinal County Town Hall
What does the low Labor Force Participation Rate mean?
Job Shortage or Skill Shortage
The availability of a skilled workforce is one of the most important factors for companies looking to relocate.
CENTRAL ARIZONA GOVERNMENTSServing Gila & Pinal Counties Since 1975
Pinal County Town Hall
Education Levels
US AZ Pinal0.0%
5.0%
10.0%
15.0%
20.0%
25.0%
30.0%
35.0%
HS Graduate
Some College or Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
CENTRAL ARIZONA GOVERNMENTSServing Gila & Pinal Counties Since 1975
Pinal County Town Hall
Pinal County Commuting
Within Pinal County 46.5% Commuting from Pinal County 53.5%
10.00%20.00%30.00%40.00%50.00%60.00%70.00%80.00%90.00%
100.00%
% of Workforce
CENTRAL ARIZONA GOVERNMENTSServing Gila & Pinal Counties Since 1975
Pinal County Town Hall
Job Shortage or Skill Shortage
Background Checks and Drug TestsTechnical SkillsSoft SkillsIt takes a lot more than meeting job requirements and possessing technical skills to get and keep a job. Our local workforce must also develop skills that convey professionalism, promote teamwork and collaboration, communicate effectively and think critically / solve problems.
CENTRAL ARIZONA GOVERNMENTSServing Gila & Pinal Counties Since 1975
Pinal County Town Hall
What we are hearing about the workforce inPinal County
Any Questions?
Al LarsonInterim Executive DirectorCentral Arizona [email protected]: 480-688-3641