Postsecondary Options Postsecondary Options for ALL!for ALL!

When College isn’t the When College isn’t the

right fit now. right fit now.

Postsecondary Options Postsecondary Options for ALL!for ALL!

When College isn’t the When College isn’t the

right fit now. right fit now.

College Now Greater ClevelandCollege Now Greater ClevelandNovember 4, 2011November 4, 2011

Presentation• How to choose a career field• Using Labor Market Data• Aging of Ohio’s Work Force• Details of training for careers

Ohio Labor Market Information

Using Data from Region 8- On the WEB Go to Ohio LMI (Ohio Labor Market Information LMI)

Review information about the career area of interest.

This should be the first step in understanding if the cost of training is worth the investment.

You also need to review another LMI document called “Ohio’s Graying Labor Force”

Why are we looking at this before looking at training options?

Questions to Answer

What is the average wage?How many annual openings?What is the age of the work force?Where is there a job after training?

What schools offer the trainingSearch phone book and web

Schools are varied so look close at all options.

ManufacturingCNC Machining

Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic (CNC Machinists)* Occupational Summary * Job Postings in Selected Area * Training Options (public sector only)State Wage Adv Local Wage Adv Number Employed Openings$36,317 $37,856 149     19  Plus - Medical benefits, 401K, Over time($728.00 week or $18.20 an hour)

    

Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators,

Metal and PlasticWhat is required to get a job? School, high school career

training or Post High School training, Public Schools or Proprietary schools. Yes, training in this skill is necessary.

Cleveland Industrial Training Center – 1311Brookpark Rd.

17 weeks, 272 hours $4,500.00 , 94%PlacementMath test required before acceptance.Question is this a good investment?Other training places:Tri –C Unified Technology Center non Credit course $2,975

Market DataBus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (High Employment Prospect)* View Career Video   * Occupational Summary * Job Postings in Selected Area * Training Options (public sector only)State Wage Adv Local Wage Adv Number Employed Openings$40,102 $45,926 389     61 Plus - Medical benefits, 401K, Over time

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine

Specialists

Ohio Technical College – 1374 E. 51st Street18 months, 72 weeks 1800 clock hours cost $26,280, 83% placement

Small classes, lots of personal attention.

Good Investment? First year wages are 200% return on investmentCollege academic courses offer in addition.Life time employment anywhere in the world.

LPN Nursing• Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational

Nurses (High Employment Prospect)

* View Career Video    • * Occupational Summary • * Job Postings in Selected Area

* Training Options• State Wage Adv Local Wage Adv Employed

Openings• $40,726 $43,992 593    

285    • Plus - Medical benefits, 401K, Extra shifts

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational

Nurses (High Employment Prospect)

Cuyahoga Valley Career Center – 8001 Brecksville Rd. Adult Education Department11 Month Program, $13,500Must Pass State Licensing Board , before employmentPlacement is about 90%

*Some hospitals reducing LPN number

With average wage of $44,000 this is a real bargainCVCC also offers CNC part time classes

HVAC• Heating, Air Conditioning, and

Refrigeration Mechanics and • Installers (High Employment Prospect)

* View Career Video    * Occupational Summary * Job Postings in Selected Area

• * Training Options• State Wage Adv Local Wage Adv Employed

Openings• $47,237 $62,483 256     35 

  • Plus - Medical benefits, 401K, Over time

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and

Installers (High Employment Prospect)

ABC – Associated Builders and Contractors 9255 Market Place West, Broadview Hts. Open Shop Apprenticeship training

Apprenticeship (Nationally recognized credential)is normally 144 hours of classroom and 2000 hours on the job per year for two to four years

But you can take only the classroom training on your own 144 hours, for $1,900 per year for 4 years

College credit available through Tri-C

Postsecondary options not College

A private training business has to be placement based. Ask them about their successes.

Costs of training should reflect business/ wage opportunity and job availability.

Do the research on the job market before purchasing training.

Understand the expectations of the training before committing.

Dave MikitaProject Manager

T.E.A.M. Academy Max Hayes Career and

Technical High School

Thank you for your attention!