Measuring Middle-Skills Gaps within the Finger Lakes Regional Economy

DENTAL HYGIENE & ASSISTING 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 programs against estimated industry demands for middle-skill workers by occupational grouping. For more detailed completion data, click here.

Middle-Skill Education Provider

2012 Estimated Annual Estimated Completions Job Openings Gap (∆)

Monroe Community College Monroe 2 Orleans BOCES

85 38

83

40 **

TOTAL

123 *

* The 123 annual regional completions represent a supply of 148.2 % new Dental workers produced locally against an estimated annual demand of 83 openings.

** This suggests that education providers may be producing a surplus of Dental workers of approximately 48.2 % annually for the estimated number of job openings in the occupational group for the region.

10-year aging out projection: 18.6 % are approaching retirement age

2013 TOTAL WORKFORCE 2,133 Dental Workers

158

Source: IPEDS © 2015 MCC