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TCAT Athens GRUNDY MEIGS  SEQUAT- MCMINN Regional Context CHIE Athens The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Athens Workforce Investment Area 5 is located on Vo-Tech Drive just off of U.S. Highway CUMBERLAND 11, a few miles west of downtown Athens and 3 miles ROANE VAN LOUDON south of Interstate 75. Buildings on campus total WARREN BUREN approximately 58,700 gross square feet. During RHEA BLEDSOE the 2012-2013 academic year, the adjusted full-time MONROE equivalent enrollment was 146 students. TCAT Athens GRUNDY MEIGS SEQUAT- MCMINN Regional Context CHIE HAMILTON BRADLEY TCAT Athens is located in Local Workforce Investment MARION POLK Area 5, which includes nine counties in the greater Chattanooga region. The population of this region G E O R G I A was 603,304 as of 2010. There were 247,227 primary TCAT Athens is located in the nine county area of Local Workforce Investment Area 5 jobs as of 2011. Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology Master Plan: Athens 19 Between 2010 and 2020, population in the region is Population expected grow more slowly than the state as a whole, LWIA 5 Tennessee according to state projections. This would seem to 2000 Population 551,925 5,689,283 indicate that job growth would also be moderate, but 2010 Population 603,304 6,346,105 this projection may not take into account recent factors in regional job and population growth. Worker age 2020 Population 636,372 6,894,708 (projected) profiles closely mirror those for the state as a whole. The area has a higher percentage of jobs with a salary Annual Growth 0.5% 0.8% of $40,000 or more compared to the state. (projected) Source: U.S. Census, Tennessee State Data Center Educational attainment in the region is higher than in Tennessee as a whole. Compared to the state average, Employment by Age and Salary (2011) about 4% more residents have earned a Bachelor’s LWIA 5 Tennessee Degree or more. The percentage of residents without a high school degree or equivalent (14%) is less than the Total Primary Jobs 247,227 2,478,765 state average of 16%. Jobs held by those 23% 23% age 29 and younger According to the U.S. Census, the following industry Jobs held by those 57% 57% sectors occupy a significantly higher percentage of the age 30 to 54 regional labor pool compared to the statewide average: Jobs held by those 20% 20% manufacturing; transportation & warehousing; and age 55 and older finance & insurance. Jobs with salary of 22% 22% $15,000 or less The following industry sectors occupy a significantly Jobs with salary of 43% 42% lower percentage of the regional labor pool compared $15,000 to $40,000 to the statewide average: wholesale trade; educational Jobs with salary of 35% 37% services; and public administration. $40,000 or higher Source: U.S. Census On The Map The regional employment outlook by industry cluster shown on page 22 comes from the Occupational Trends in Tennessee Employment Report (OTTER) 2012 Educational Attainment from the Tennessee Department of Labor. All data (Percent of Population Age 25+) are shown for Local Workforce Investment Area 5, which includes McMinn County, except for Industrial Bachelor’s Degree Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Maintenance data, which is only available for the state or Higher as a whole. Some College/ According to this data, all industry demand clusters Some College/ Associates Degree Associates Degree related to programs taught at TCAT Athens are expected to grow between 2012 and 2020. Electronics Technology, Pharmacy Technician, and Practical Completed High Completed High School Nursing are expected to be the fastest growing School industries with related TCAT programs. No High No High The job outlook in all industry clusters takes into School Diploma School Diploma consideration the following factors: LWIA 5 Tennessee Source: U.S. Census • Growth rate in the industry cluster relative to the statewide growth rate for that industry cluster • Number of annual job openings 20 Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology Master Plan: Athens Employment by Industry Sector (2011) LWIA 5 Tennessee Moderate population growth Agriculture, Forestry, 0.1% 0.3% Fishing & Hunting projections and a young, educated Mining, Quarrying, 0.1% 0.1% workforce contribute to a & Oil & Gas Extraction competitive regional labor market. Utilities 0.7% 0.7% Technical education, particularly Construction 4.3% 4.1% in key sectors, will be vital for Manufacturing 16.8% 12.4% expanding individual and regional Wholesale Trade 3.6% 4.7% opportunity. Retail Trade 10.8% 12.1% Transportation 6.8% 5.0% & Warehousing Information 1.4% 1.8% Finance & Insurance 6.1% 4.1% Real Estate 1.1% 1.2% & Rental & Leasing Professional, Scientific, 4% 4.3% The Automotive Technology and Auto Body/Collision & Technical Services Repair programs are expected to have a more competitive job market, in part due to the higher Management of 0.6% 1.2% Companies & Enterprises number of graduates in these fields relative to the number of anticipated job openings. Some of these Administration & Support, 6% 6.5% graduates and job openings, however, may be related Waste Management & Remediation to four-year programs and not affect the demand for those with certificates or the Associate’s degrees into Educational Services 7.5% 9.4% which some TCAT students articulate. Health Care 14.5% 14.3% & Social Assistance Progr am Analysis Arts, Entertainment, 1% 1.0% & Recreation The regional context above shows broader trends in Accommodation 8.5% 8.7% the region. In order to obtain a more detailed picture & Food Services of the needs of each program, the master planning Other Services (excluding 2.9% 2.7% team interviewed the TCAT Director, members of Public Administration) the Business and Industry Advisory Group, and Public Administration 3.4% 5.3% key faculty. In addition, all faculty were invited to Source: U.S. Census On The Map participate in an online survey. • Supply demand ratio (the ratio of graduates of The following paragraphs summarize the results of programs in all related higher education programs the input received by these methods for each program. to the number of job openings) There are currently no evening programs. Based on these factors, the following programs are Enrollment in the Automotive Technology and predicted to have an excellent job outlook in the region: Auto Body/Collision Repair programs is expected to Business Systems Technology, Electronics Technology, remain constant in the next five years. Interest in the and Industrial Electricity. Automotive Technology program is consistently high. The following programs are expected to have very good The Business Systems Technology program is or favorable job prospects: Industrial Maintenance, expected to increase in enrollment in the near future, Machine Tool Technology, Pharmacy Technician, in part due to a growing job market. Practical Nursing, and Welding Technology. Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology Master Plan: Athens 21 Regional Employment Outlook by Industry Cluster (2012-2020) Graduates to Average Annual Program Related Industry Demand Cluster(s) Jobs Ratio Growth in Jobs Job Outlook Auto Body/ Collision Repair Technology 2.2 1.1% D (Competitive) Collision Repair Automotive Technology Automotive Technology 1.7 1.3% D (Competitive) Business Systems Administrative and Information 0.3 1.3% A (Excellent) Technology Support Electronics Technology Electrical, Electronic Equip. Repairers 0.6 2.5% A (Excellent) Industrial Electricity Construction Electrical 1.0 1.7% A (Excellent) Industrial Maintenance* Operations and Maintenance 0.5 0.8% B ( Very Good) Machine Tool Precision Production Pathway 0.0 0.8% B (Very Good) Technology Pharmacy Technician Pharmacy Assisting 1.0 2.6% C (Favorable) Practical Nursing (LPN) Practical Nurse (LPN) 1.4 2.3% C (Favorable) Welding Technology Construction Welding 1.0 1.0% C (Favorable) Data shown is for Local Workforce Investment Area 5 Source: Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development, Labor Market Information Section Ungraded programs are those without enough jobs or graduates to count, a negative job growth rate, or fewer than 10 placements *Information for this program is based on statewide data because regional data is not available Enrollment in the Electronics Technology program is The Practical Nursing program is expected to expected to increase in the coming years, in part due increase in enrollment in the coming years, in part to growing industry dependence on technology. due to increasing needs in the region for health care professionals. Interest in this program is consistently The Industrial Electricity program is expected to high. increase in enrollment in the near future, in part due to increasing industry demands. Interest in this Enrollment in the Welding Technology program is program is consistently high. expected to remain constant in the next five years, in part to avoid flooding the market with graduates who Enrollment in the Industrial Maintenance program might struggle to find job placements. Interest in this is expected to remain constant in the coming years. program is consistently high. The campus plans to close this program combine its enrollment with the Industrial Electricity program. Demand for graduates of the Machine Tool Technology program is expected to increase in the next five years, due in part to increasing needs for qualified machinists. Enrollment in the Pharmacy Technician program is expected to increase in the near future, in part due to the future certification requirements by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. 22 Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology Master Plan:
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