1. Technology Workforce:
Introduction to Industry Analysis
Board of Higher Education Meeting | March 18, 2014
David Cedrone, Associate Commissioner for
Economic and Workforce Development
Christine Williams, Director of Economic and
Workforce Development

2. TechnologyWorkforce Analysis: Introduction
 December 2012: Nursing & Allied HealthWorkforce
Strategic Plan endorsed by BHE
 Ongoing: Strategic planning for STEM workforce in
conjunction with Governor’s STEM Advisory Council
 Now: DHE developing TechnologyWorkforce Strategic Plan
Context
KEY OUTCOME 4: Workforce Alignment

3. TechnologyWorkforce Analysis: Introduction
 DHETechnology Workforce
Alignment effort will:
 Synthesize and build on good
work across campuses
 Identify systems-level issues
 Serve as catalyst, convener, and
industry liaison
 Communicate long-term strategy
for effective alignment across
campuses and industry needs
DHETechnologyWorkforce Effort
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4. TechnologyWorkforce Analysis: Introduction
Technology Workforce
Tech Sector
Professionals
IT
Professionals
TechnologyWorkforce: Main Subgroups
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• Employed in tech-sector
companies
• Create next-gen innovative
products and services
for business and
consumer markets
• Employed in companies
across all industries
• Plan, design, build and
support systems that enhance
operational effectiveness
and competitiveness

5. 58,440
81,530
51,880
69,120
95,747
81,340
-
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
2002 2004 2006 2008 2009 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020
TechnologyWorkforce Analysis: Introduction
The MATechnologyWorkforce…
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Computer Scientists,
Software Developers, and Managers
Other IT Professionals
Is one of MA’s fastest-growing workforces.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.Occupational Employment Statistics various years and 2010-2010 Occupational Employment Projections.
36% growth from 2002–2012,
contrasted with 1% growth in larger economy

6. Offers high-paying jobs to a scarce talent pool.
The MATechnologyWorkforce…
TechnologyWorkforce Analysis: Introduction
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Management
Healthcare
practitioners
& technical
Architecture &
engineering,Sales Business &
financial
operations
Installation, maintenanc
e, repair
Food prep, serving
Office & administrative
support
Transportation and
material moving,
Healthcare support
occupations
Computer &
Mathematical
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
- 20,000 40,000 60,000 80,000 100,000 120,000
Median Salary of Job Postings
HardertoFind
Higher Pay
Larger circle size relates to larger numbers of job postings. Source: Massachusetts Dept. of Higher Education. Compiled with
Massachusetts job ad analysis from Help Wanted Analytics. Oct 2013-Jan 2014.
HelpWantedAnalyticsHiringScale

7. TechnologyTalent Initiative: Introduction
The MATechnologyWorkforce…
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Is projected to continue growing at
much faster rate than new graduate pool.

8. TechnologyWorkforce Analysis: Introduction
Distribution of Grads Across Campuses
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350
Lowell
Amherst
Boston
Dartmouth
Fitchburg
Bridgewater
Framingham
Westfield
Worcester
Salem
MCLA
Northern Essex
Bunker Hill
Quinsigamond
Bristol
MountWachusett
SpringfieldTechnical
Massasoit
Holyoke
Cape Cod
Massachusetts Bay
North Shore
Middlesex
Berkshire
Greenfield
Roxbury
UMass
State
UniversitiesCommunityColleges
Degrees & Certificates Awarded in 2012
Computer Science
InformationTechnology
Source: IPEDS. DHE CS and IT groups are defined in slide 12.

9. TechnologyWorkforce Analysis: Introduction
 Where we need to build capacity
 Ongoing statewide labor market and
program analysis
 Focus on need for diverse pipeline
 Addressing faculty hiring challenges
 What programs should grow/shift
 Analysis of degree-to-job mapping
 System-wide internship support
 Support efforts for seamless 2-4 year transfer
 What scale of growth/resource needs
 CS/IT Program funding strategies
 Grants strategies for curricular enhancements
and program growth
Suggested Strategies
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Through
convening,
engaging and
collaborating
w/ campuses
and industry

10. TechnologyWorkforce Analysis: Introduction
 March–April 2014: Writing and validating technology
workforce analysis
 April 2014: Convening key thought partners from
community colleges, state universities, UMass,
technology industry to review industry analysis and
share perspective on priorities
 May 2014: Final technology workforce analysis delivered to
Board of Higher Education, request for board approval of
Commissioner appointed task force to launch strategy effort
 April 2015: Projected completion of technology workforce
strategic plan
The Plan Forward
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11. Discussion