DETROIT – A high volume of job postings in southeast Michigan means that employers are hiring, but without a skilled workforce, they cannot fill these jobs. To fill this skills shortage, the Workforce Intelligence Network for Southeast Michigan created a comprehensive FREE, online Data Dashboard providing users access to real-time job market data such as employer demand, preferred credentials, labor force fluctuations, and more.
By having access to this data, workforce partners can work collaboratively to create awareness about in-demand career pathways and help educate and train workers.
The WIN Data Dashboard allows users to select a customized region from counties including Genesee, Hillsdale, Jackson, Monroe, Oakland, Shiawassee, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, St. Clair, Washtenaw, and Wayne, as well as the City of Detroit.
After selecting a region, users select one or more occupation groups from eleven major occupation groups and the WIN Data Dashboard uses this information to produce customized charts, graphs, numbers, and more, all showing job demand data for the user’s preferences and allowing users to download and share the data.
“The WIN Data Dashboard was created as a complimentary service and resource to organizations such as community colleges, Michigan Works! agencies, foundations, and corporations with an interest in providing critical skills development training opportunities to support the region’s in-demand jobs,” said Michele Economou Ureste, WIN’s Executive Director. “In addition to helping connect employers and workforce partners, WIN aims to assist in developing talent that will eliminate the skills gap and provide sustainable careers for Michigan residents.”
With over 611,000 jobs posted in the WIN region in 2017, there is a talent shortage for in-demand occupations in Michigan. The WIN Data Dashboard provides free labor market data resource to anyone interested, allowing all stakeholders to create opportunities to help train a ready workforce to meet the needs of employers.
“WIN’s data and research provides Michigan Works! Southeast and similar organizations with a comprehensive understanding of the region’s labor market,” said Bill Sleight, Director of Michigan Works! Southeast and WIN board member. “My organization uses this resource to help job seekers make informed career decisions so they can become the next generation of skilled workers in Michigan.”
The WIN Data Dashboard can be accessed at WINDataDashboard.org.
WIN also produces customized data and highly detailed reports such as its Cybersecurity Skills Gap Analysis report, the Connected and Automated Vehicles Skills Gap Analysis report, and other high-level research for employers and workforce organizations in Michigan. For more information about the Data Dashboard or to request custom data, please contact [email protected].
The Workforce Intelligence Network for Southeast Michigan (WIN) is a collaborative effort between 10 community colleges and six Michigan Works! Agencies, in partnership with numerous other organizations, to create a comprehensive and cohesive workforce development system in Southeast Michigan that provides employers with the talent they need for success. WIN covers a 16-county area, including Genesee, Hillsdale, Huron, Jackson, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Sanilac, Shiawassee, St. Clair, Tuscola, Washtenaw and Wayne.
