Measuring Middle-Skills Gaps within the Finger Lakes Regional Economy

TRAVEL & TOURISM 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 Genesee Community College Rochester Institute of Technology

1 3 7 3

24 -10 **

TOTAL

14 *

126

* The 14 annual regional completions represent a supply of 58.3 % new T & T trained workers produced locally against an estimated annual demand of 24 openings.

10-year aging out projection: 30.1 % are approaching retirement age

2013 TOTAL WORKFORCE

** This suggests that in this occupational group, about 41.7 %

675 T & T Workers

of travel & tourism-related jobs may go unfilled each year in the region due to an insufficient number of graduates produced locally.

Source: IPEDS © 2015 MCC