Measuring Middle-Skills Gaps within the Finger Lakes Regional Economy

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY GAP ANALYSIS: REGIONAL PROGRAM COMPLETIONS VS. ESTIMATED ANNUAL OPENINGS

This measurement aims to provide a high-level gap analysis, comparing the total estimated number of learners completing a relevant middle-skill training and education program against estimated industry demands for middle-skill workers by occupational grouping. For detailed completion data, click here.

Middle-Skill Education Provider

2012 Estimated Annual Estimated Completions Job Openings Gap (∆)

Monroe Community College Finger Lakes Community College Rochester Institute of Technology Genesee Community College Bryant & Stratton College

14 10 12

61

4 **

116

6 9

Everest Institute

14

TOTAL

65 *

* The 65 annual regional completions represent a supply of 106.6 % new IT trained workers produced locally against an estimated annual demand of 61 openings.

10-year aging out projection: 13.9 % are approaching retirement age

** This suggests that education providers may be producing a surplus of IT trained workers of approximately 6.6 % annually for the estimated number of job openings in the occupational group for the region.

2013 TOTAL WORKFORCE 2,415 IT Workers

Source: IPEDS © 2015 MCC