Professional and Business Services Finance; Insurance; Professional Services; and Technical Services Personal Financial Advisors; Software Developers; Actuaries; Architects; Financial Analysts; Computer Systems Analysts Most require Bachelor’s degree Knowledge Technical Innovative Entrepre- neurship Life Sciences Hospitals and Facilities; Service Companies; Manufacturing Companies; and Technology Companies Diagnostic Medical Sonographers; Physical Therapists; Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics; Occupational Therapists; Pharmacists Broad array – from high school diploma to Bachelor’s degree Knowledge Technical Innovative Tourism Travel Services; Attractions; and Accommodation and Food Services Event Planners; Athletic Trainers; Amusement Machine Repairers; Fitness Instructors; Athletes and Sports Competitors Most require only a high school degree Knowledge Innovative Semi- Skilled Logistics Distribution Companies; Warehousing; and Transportation Companies Cargo and Freight Agents; Logisticians; Commercial Pilots; Heavy Truck Divers; Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors Broad array – from high school diploma to Bachelor’s degree Knowledge Technical Semi- Skilled Sector Types of Employers Fastest Growing Occupations Training Programs Types of Workers3 Construction and Support Trades Building Construction; Civil Construction; and Construction Support Trades Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers; HVAC Mechanics and Installers; Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters; Pipe layers; Electricians Most require only a high school degree along with possible apprenticeship Knowledge Technical Innovative Semi- Skilled Advanced Manufacturing Chemical Manufacturing; Heavy Manufacturing; and Computer and Electrical Equipment Manufacturing Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters; Mechanical Drafters; Machine Setters and Operators; Industrial Production Managers; Mechanical Engineers Broad array – from high school diploma to Bachelor’s degree Technical Innovative Semi- Skilled 3 Knowledge – Highly skilled with expertise in a particular discipline or business activity Technical – Obtained specialized skills in process-based activities; traditionally thought of as blue-collar Innovative – Potential to revolutionizing a particular method of producing/distributing a good or service Semi-Skilled – Acquired general competence in a variety of activities, but do not have higher skills Entrepreneurship – Owning one’s own business venture Describe the plans for future strategy development for future sectors. If applicable, discuss the next sectors to be targeted. The Entertainment sector, which includes Film, Music, and Television; Arts and Entertainment; and Hospitality has been identified as an emerging industry sector for the Metro Atlanta Region. Therefore, the Board will begin exploring this industry as its future sector strategy development.
Michael Romesburg Lead Manager, Workforce Initiatives CVS Health Business Business Business IBEW Local Union 613 Labor: Registered Apprenticeship Denise Townsend Regional Director United Way of Greater Atlanta Community Based Business Manager Manager Youth Serving Organization Jacqueline Echols Vice President, Education Georgia Piedmont Technical College Adult Education Audrey Turner Business Manager, Office of the President Emory University Higher Education Career Center Manager Georgia Department of Labor State Employment Service Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Vocational Rehabilitation Ray Gilley President, Development Authority of DeKalb DeKalb County Economic Development Economic Development Mitichell Byrd Director Operating Engineers-Labor Organization Labor Attachment 2: Local Negotiated Performance WIOA Performance Measure PY18 Goal PY19 Goal Adult Q2 Entered Employment 73% 73% Adult Q4 Entered Employment 72% 75% Adult Median Earnings $6500 $6565 Adult Credential Rate 74% 75% DW Q2 Entered Employment 76% 73% DW Q4 Entered Employment 75% 75% DW Median Earnings $7000 $7000 DW Credential Rate 65% 65% Youth Q2 Placement in Employment or Education 70% 71% Youth Q4 Placement in Employment or Education 77% 79% Youth Credential Rate 60% 62%