Strengthening the LMI Connection through Supporting

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What is LMI?

Labor market information (LMI) includes all quantitative or qualitative data and analysis related to employment and the workforce. The goal of LMI is to help customers make informed plans, choices, and decisions for a variety of purposes, including business investment decision making, career planning and preparation, education and training offerings, job search opportunities, hiring, and public or private workforce investments.James F. Woods and Christopher J. O’Leary, “Conceptual Framework for an Optimal Labour Market Information System,” W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research, Technical Report No. 07-022, December 2006.

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How is LMI Organized?

• Statistical Agencies

• Basic Infrastructure of LMI

• 4 Primary LMI Programs

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U.S Department of Labor• Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)

U.S Department of Commerce• Census Bureau• Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)

State LMI Offices• Independent agencies or embedded

offices in all U.S. states and territories.

Statistical Agencies

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Basic Infrastructure of LMI

• North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)

• Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) System

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NAICSNorth American Industry Classification System

What is it?

• A standard used to group establishments into industries based on which goods and services they produce.

• 2 through 6-digit hierarchical classification system.

• Jointly developed across North America.

Benefits

• Relevance

• International comparability

• Consistency

• Adaptability

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Economic Sectors in NAICS

Agriculture, Forestry, & Fishing Real Estate, Rental, & Leasing

Mining and Extraction Professional, Scientific, & Technical

Utilities Management of Companies

Construction Admin., Waste, & Remediation

Manufacturing Education

Wholesale Trade Health Care & Social Assistance

Retail Trade Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation

Transportation & Warehousing Accommodations & Food

Information Other Services (Private)

Finance & Insurance Public Administration

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NAICS ExampleNAICS Level Example #1 Example #2

NAICS Code Description NAICS Code Description

Sector 31-33 Manufacturing 51 Information

Subsector 311 Food Manufacturing 513 Broadcasting & telecommunications

Industry Group 3115 Dairy ProductManufacturing

5133 Telecommunications

Industry 31151 Dairy Product (except frozen)

51332 Wireless telecommunications carriers, except satellite

U.S. Industry 311513 Cheese Manufacturing

513321 Paging

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SOCStandard Occupational Classification System

What is it? SOC Hierarchy

• Standard used to classify workers into occupational categories

• Based on job duties, skills, education and/or training.

Major Group (23)

Minor Group (97)

Broad Occupation (461)

Detailed Occupation (840)

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SOC Example

Major Group

47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations

Minor Group

47-2000 Construction Trades Workers

Broad Occupation

47-2070 Construction Equipment Operators

Detailed Occupation

47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, & Tamping Equipment Operators

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4 Primary LMI Programs

• Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW)

• Current Employment Statistics (CES)

• Occupational Employment Statistics

• Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS)

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Career X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Career Guide X X X X

Industry and Occupation Profiles X X X X X X X X X X

Job Matching System/Job Sources X X X X X X X

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Jobseeker LMI Training X X

Key Occupation Requirements X X

Projections (by Occupation, Skill, Geography, etc.) X X X X X X

Real-time Data (Job Postings) X X

Resource Guides X X

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Teachers' Guides/Career Guides X X

Training Inventory X X X

Training Provider Certification X X X X X X

Transferrable Skill/Competency Model Studies X X X X X X X X

Economy X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Community/Regional Economic Profiles X X X X X X X X

Consumer Price Index X X

Economic Analysis X X X X X X X X X X

Economic Impact Analysis X X X X X X X X

Industry Analysis X X

Industry and Occupation Profiles X X X X X X X X X X

Industry/Cluster Studies X X X X X X X X X X

Projections (by Occupation, Skill, Geography, etc.) X X X X X X

Region/County/Community Profiles X X

Labor Market X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Job Vacancy Surveys X X

Labor Demographics X X X X X X

Labor Market/Commuting Studies X X X X X X X X

Labor Supply and Demographic Studies X X X X X X X X

Legislative Analysis/Data Support X X

Potential Applicant Pool Analysis X X X X X X X X

Projections (by Occupation, Skill, Geography, etc.) X X X X X X

Real-time Data (Statistics) X X X X X X X X X X

Unemployment Insurance Claimants Report X X X X X X X X X X

Wage and Benefit Studies X X X X X X X X X X X X X

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Federal-State LMI Infrastructure

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Key Connectors to LMI

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Bureau of Economic Analysis

The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) promotes a better understanding of the U.S. economy by providing the most timely, relevant, and accurate economic accounts data in an objective and cost-effective manner. BEA’s vision is to be the world's most respected producer of economic accounts.

www.bea.gov

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Bureau of Labor Statistics

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) of the U.S. Department of Labor is the principal Federal agency responsible for measuring labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes in the economy. Its mission is to collect, analyze, and disseminate essential economic information to support public and private decision-making. As an independent statistical agency, BLS serves its diverse user communities by providing products and services that are objective, timely, accurate, and relevant.

www.bls.gov

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The Census Local Employment Dynamics (LED) program is an innovative state/federal partnership between the Census Bureau and the states. Both sides gain from this partnership. The Census Bureau uses state unemployment insurance (UI) wage record and QCEW data to fulfill its Title 13 mandate: improving the Census Bureau’s economic and demographic censuses, surveys, and intercensal population estimates. The Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) between the Census Bureau and the state partners specify that this is a voluntary partnership. States receive three key products from the Census Bureau: quarterly workforce indicators about the state economy at detailed industry and geography; enhanced UI wage records; and information about successor/predecessor firms.

http://lehd.did.census.gov

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Census Local Employment Dynamics

The Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) is a membership organization that promotes excellence in community and economic research by working to improve data availability, enhance data quality, and foster learning about regional economic analytic methods. C2ER accomplishes this mission by: conducting training, advocacy, and research; delivering innovative products and services for researchers; & developing professional networks.

www.c2er.org

Council for Community and Economic Research

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Labor Market Information Institute

The Labor Market Information (LMI) Institute is the pre-eminent resource for supporting the development, interpretation, and use labor market information. The LMI Institute supports and promotes the production and use of high-quality workforce and employment information by: providing training and professional development to state and other LMI professionals; improving the knowledge, skills, and understanding of LMI customers; offering management, staffing, and coordination to support the nationwide LMI infrastructure; and fostering and encouraging the use of local, state, and national LMI in decision-making related to workforce development, economic development, education, and other relevant policy areas.

www.lmiontheweb.org

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Founded in 1920, the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization dedicated to promoting a greater understanding of how the economy works. The NBER is committed to undertaking and disseminating unbiased economic research among public policymakers, business professionals, and the academic community.

www.nber.org

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National Bureau of Economic Research

Workforce Information Council

The Workforce Information Council helps guide the development and improvement of the nationwide workforce and labor market information system. This system provides information on labor market trends and conditions, job outlook and wages, skill requirements of jobs, and a wide variety of other information that helps customers make decisions about their businesses, careers, training, and job search. The Secretary of Labor, through the Bureau of Labor Statistics, acts with other Federal agencies and State employment statistics agency representatives elected by their peers.

www.workforceinfocouncil.org

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Associations

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American Economic Association

Organized in 1885, the purposes of the Association are: the encouragement of economic research, especially the historical and statistical study of the actual conditions of industrial life; the issue of publications on economic subjects; and the encouragement of perfect freedom of economic discussion.

The Association as such will take no partisan attitude, nor will it commit its members to any position on practical economic questions.

www.aeaweb.org

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American Statistical Association

The American Statistical Association (ASA) is the world’s largest community of statisticians. The ASA supports excellence in the development, application, and dissemination of statistical science through meetings, publications, membership services, education, accreditation, and advocacy.

www.amstat.org

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International Association of Workforce Professionals

The International Association of Workforce Professionals (IAWP) is a worldwide educational association providing its members with training and learning opportunities to help them better serve their customers. IAWP offers educational scholarships, a professional development program, and the Certified Workforce Specialist (CWS).

www.iawponline.org

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National Association of State Workforce Agencies

The National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) is an organization of state administrators of unemployment insurance laws, employment services, training programs, employment statistics and labor market information. Throughout its more than 75-year history, NASWA has strengthened the workforce system through information exchange, liaison, and advocacy.

www.naswa.org

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National Association of Workforce Boards

The National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) is the only association that advocates solely for Workforce Investment Boards. NAWB members benefit from comprehensive services that help them make informed, smart decisions about how to invest in workforce strategies that align with the needs of their local businesses. Services are designed to help Workforce Investment Board members educate key policy makers about their important mission, secure the role of the business sector in workforce development, build organizational capacity and effectiveness, and network with the nationwide job training and workforce development community to identify industry innovations and best practices.

www.nawb.org

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The mission of the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) is to be the national voice for the profession and meet the individual professional development needs of the membership.

www.nawdp.org

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National Association of Workforce Development Professionals

National Career Development Association

The National Career Development Association (NCDA) inspires and empowers the achievement of career and life goals by providing professional development, resources, standards, scientific research, and advocacy. NCDA is a founding division of the American Counseling Association (ACA).

www.ncda.org

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National Council for Workforce Education

The National Council for Workforce Education (NCWE) is committed to promoting excellence and growth in workforce education. As an affiliate council of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), NCWE provides a national forum for administrators and faculty in workforce education and basic skills, as well as representatives of business, labor, military, and government, to affect and direct the future role of two-year and other post-secondary institutions in workforce education and economic development. NCWE provides support, research, and critical information to members on current and future trends and policies.

www.ncwe.org

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National Governors Association

The National Governors Association (NGA)—the bipartisan organization of the nation's governors—promotes visionary state leadership, shares best practices and speaks with a collective voice on national policy.

www.nga.org

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National Workforce Association

The National Workforce Association (NWA) provides a workforce connection to Congress to serve its members. NWA's greatest asset is member participation and the premier product is representing local needs in a manner that promotes member agency success.

www.nwaonline.org

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Society for Human Resource Management

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world’s largest association devoted to human resource management. Representing more than 250,000 members in over 140 countries, the Society serves the needs of HR professionals and advances the interests of the HR profession.

www.shrm.org

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LMI Infrastructure Maintenance Consortia

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Analyst Resource Center

While the ongoing design, development, and maintenance of the Workforce Information Database is of primary concern to the Analyst Resource Center (ARC), the Center provides a range of additional products and services. The ARC is comprised of representatives from the Employment and Training Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor, the National Crosswalk Service Center, and representatives from 17 states.

www.workforceinfodb.org

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National Crosswalk Service Center

The National Crosswalk Service Center's mission is to maximize the effective and efficient use of occupational information by providing specialized tools (files, reports, software and more) and technical assistance to users and producers of occupational information.

www.xwalkcenter.org

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Projections Managing Partnership

The Projections Managing Partnership (PMP) operates an integrated, nationwide program of state and local projections. This program is driven by customers' need to make informed decisions based on the most reliable and relevant occupational and industry outlook information. This partnership is between the Employment and Training Administration (ETA); the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS); the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA); and the State Projections Consortium.

http://dev.projectionscentral.com

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Academic Research Centers

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AUBER is the professional association of business and economic research organizations in public/private universities.

www.auber.org

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Association for University Business and Economic Research

The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce is an independent, nonprofit research and policy institute affiliated with the Georgetown Public Policy Institute that studies the link between education, career qualifications, and workforce demands.

http://cew.georgetown.edu

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Center on Education and the Workforce

Government Agencies

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The Economic Development Administration’s mission is to lead the federal economic development agenda by promoting innovation and competitiveness, preparing American regions for growth and success in the worldwide economy. The U.S. Economic Development Administration's investment policy is designed to establish a foundation for sustainable job growth and the building of durable regional economies throughout the United States.

www.eda.gov

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Economic Development Administration

The Economics and Statistics Administration (ESA) plays three key roles within the Department of Commerce (DOC). ESA provides timely economic analysis, disseminates national economic indicators, and oversees the Census Bureau and the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). In this latter role, ESA works closely with the leadership at BEA and Census on high priority budget, employment, and risk management issues, integrating the work of these agencies with the priorities/requirements of the DOC and other government entities. ESA’s economists and analysts produce in-depth reports, fact sheets, and briefings on policy issues and current economic events. DOC and White House policymakers rely on these tools, as do businesses, state and local governments, and news organizations around the world.

www.esa.doc.gov

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Economics and Statistics Administration

The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) administers federal government job training and worker dislocation programs, federal grants to states for public employment service programs, and unemployment insurance benefits. These services are primarily provided through state and local workforce development systems.

www.eta.gov

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Employment and Training Administration

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education.

www.nces.ed.gov

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National Center for Education Statistics

Office of Management and Budget

The core mission of the Office of Management & Budget (OMB) is to serve the President of the United States in implementing his vision across the Executive Branch. OMB is the largest component of the Executive Office of the President. It reports directly to the President and helps a wide range of executive departments and agencies across the Federal Government to implement the commitments and priorities of the President.

www.whitehouse.gov/omb

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Office of Vocational and Adult Education

The Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE) administers, coordinates programs that are related to adult education and literacy, career and technical education, and community colleges.

http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ovae

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Private Sector and Non-Profit

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Jobs for the Future

Jobs for the Future (JFF) works with partners to design and driveadoption of education and career pathways leading from college readiness to career advancement for those struggling to succeed in today’s economy.

www.jff.org

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National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth

The National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD/Youth) is composed of partners with expertise in disability, education, employment, and workforce development issues. The Collaborative is charged with assisting state and local workforce development systems to integrate youth with disabilities into their service strategies, and it is housed at the Institute for Educational Leadership. The Collaborative strives to ensure that youth with disabilities are provided full access to high quality services in integrated settings in order to maximize their opportunities for employment and independent living.

www.iel.org/programs/ncwd.html

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National Skills Coalition

The National Skills Coalition (NSC) organizes broad-based coalitions seeking to raise the skills of America’s workers across a range of industries. The NSC advocates for public policies that invest in what works, as informed by NSC members’ real-world expertise. The NSC communicates these goals to an American public seeking a vision for a strong U.S. economy that allows everyone to be part of its success.

www.nationalskillscoalition.org

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Workforce Data Quality Campaign

Workforce Data Quality Campaign (WDQC) is a non-profit, non-partisan initiative that advocates for inclusive, aligned and market-relevant data systems used for advancing the nation's skilled workforce and helping U.S. industries compete in a changing economy. WDQC was developed in 2012 by convening stakeholders from across the education and workforce development spectrum, along with researchers and technical data experts from the state and federal levels.

http://www.workforcedqc.org

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Summary

• Many entities within LMI community

• Entities can work together to maximize efficiency

• Align reliable data with applied analysis for optimal planning, choices, decisions, and feedback

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