Transcript Figure 3 WIA Enrollment by Occupational Type – FY 2001 to

Maryland Higher Education Commission’s
Presentation to GWIB Board
June 8, 2005
Overview
1. Maryland postsecondary education and the role
of the Maryland Higher Education Commission.
2. Higher education’s commitment to developing a
qualified workforce in Maryland – 2004 State
Plan for Postsecondary Education.
3. Higher education’s response to Maryland’s
healthcare workforce needs.
4. Next steps.
Segments of Postsecondary Education
Segments
Institutions Enrollment
Community Colleges
16
118,947
University System of MD
11
128,806
Morgan State University
1
6,892
St. Mary’s College of MD
1
1,935
Independent Colleges &
Universities
Private Career Schools
29
53,902
164
32,506
FY 2004 Enrollments and Graduates of
Maryland Postsecondary Programs
FY 2004 Graduates
FY 2004 Enrollments
9%
15%
16%
40%
40%
20%
35%
25%
N= 342,988
N= 70,104
Public Colleges & Universities
Community Colleges
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Private Colleges & Universities
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Private Career Schools
Note: Enrollments & Graduates in Degree and Certificate Programs.
MHEC’s Roles & Responsibilities
• Coordinate Maryland postsecondary education and
establish general policy guidelines.
• Develop and implement the Maryland State Plan
for Postsecondary Education.
• Approve:
– New colleges, universities, private career schools, and
regional higher education centers to operate.
– New degree and certificate programs.
– Mission statements for public institutions.
MHEC’s Roles & Responsibilities (Continued)
• Prepare a consolidated operating and capital
budget for higher education.
• Review and recommend capital projects and
improvements.
• Administer student financial assistant programs.
– Over $75.5 million in State aid awarded to 44,851
recipients in FY 2004.
– Includes 15 career/occupational scholarship programs.
• Administer State and Federal programs and
funding.
MHEC’s Roles & Responsibilities (Continued)
• Provide a bridge between higher education and:
– The K-16 community
– The business community
– The community colleges and four-year institutions.
• Collect statewide data and conduct research and
analysis on educational matters.
• Maintain the Maryland State List of training
providers and programs eligible for funding
through the Workforce Investment Act (WIA).
2004 State Plan for Postsecondary Education
• Goal 5: Economic Growth & Vitality
– To promote economic growth and vitality
through the advancement of research and
development and the development of a highly
qualified workforce.
Action Recommendations
1. Provide improved data needed to respond to
shifting workforce needs.
2. Increase the supply of graduates in identified high
demand fields and shortage areas.
3. Promote, facilitate, and coordinate the
participation of postsecondary education
institutions in Maryland’s workforce development
initiatives.
4. Establish an Education Committee of GWIB to
promote and maximize employer participation in
education, research, and workforce development.
Shifting Demand Fields & Workforce Shortages
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Healthcare
Biotechnology
Hospitality & Tourism
Teacher Education
Construction
Information
Technology
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Aerospace
Manufacturing
Communications
Finance/Insurance
Retail
Transportation &
Warehousing
Maryland’s Top 25 Demand Healthcare
Occupations
• Labor Demand: Demand for healthcare occupations
reported by Maryland 2000 – 2010 Occupational
Projections.
• Labor Supply from MD Higher Education Institutions:
Supply of enrollments and graduates of 200+ healthcare
programs offered from FY 1993—FY 2002 by:
– 15 colleges and universities;
– 16 community colleges; and
– 19 private career schools.
Top 25 Demand Occupations by Healthcare Fields
Occupations
Fields
Occupations
Fields
Physicians & Surgeons
Physician Assistants
Medicine
Registered Nurses
Licensed Practical Nurses
Nurse Assistants
Home Health Aides
Nursing
Dentists
Dental Hygienists
Dental Assistants
Dentistry
Pharmacists
Pharmacy Techs & Aides
Pharmacy
Physical Therapists
Physical Therapist Assistants
Physical Therapist Aides
Physical Therapy
Chiropractors
Chiropractics
Speech-Language Pathologists
Speech Pathology
EMT/Paramedics
EMT/Paramedics
Diagnostic Sonographers
Radiologic Technologists/ Techs
Respiratory Therapists/Techs
Health Technology
Medical Lab Technologists
Medical Lab Technicians
Medical
Technology
Medical Assistants
Medical Assistant
Medical Records Technicians
Medical Transcriptionists
Medical Records
800
400
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Physicians & Surgeons
Medical Records & Health Info Techs
Respiratory Therapists/Technicians
Radiologic Technologists/Technicians
Dentists
Dental Assistants
Pharmacists
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Physical Therapist Aides
Medical & Clinical Lab Technicians
Physician Assistants
Physical Therapist Assistants
Medical Transcriptionists
Medical & Clinical Lab Technologists
Physical Therapists
Chiropractors
Dental Hygienists
EMT/Paramedics
Bold Blue Font
Speech Language Pathologists
200
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses
600
Medical Assistants
1400
Home Health Aides
1000
Pharmacy Technicians & Aides
1200
Nursing Aides/Orderlies/Attendants
RNs
Comparison of Supply and Demand
Total Annual Openings vs. Annual Graduates
1600
Total Annual Openings 2000 - 2010
Graduates in FY 2002
Programs with Decreased Enrollments and No Change or Decreased Graduates from 1993- 2002
Top 25 Demand Healthcare Occupations – By Minimum Education Required
Chiropractors
Dentists
Physicians & Surgeons
Pharmacists
Physical Therapists
Speech Pathologists
Medical Lab Technologists
Physician Assistants
Dental Hygienists
Physical Therapy Assistants
Registered Nurses
Respiratory Therapists
Licensed Practical Nurses
Medical Sonographers
Medical Transcriptionists
Radiologic Technologists
Dental Assistants
EMT/Paramedics
Home Health Aids
Medical Assistants
Medical Lab Technicians
Medical Records Technicians
Nursing Assistants
Pharmacy Technicians/Aides
Physical Therapist Aides
Non-Credit &
Credit
Courses
College or
Private Career
School
Certificate
Associate
Degree
Bachelor’s
Degree
Master’s
Degree
1st Professional
Degree
Bridging the Gap
• Increase supply of qualified healthcare workers.
– Future supply.
– Existing supply.
• Decrease demand (the number needed) for
healthcare workers.
– Reduce turnover.
– Increase technology.
Response by Maryland Higher Education
• Created 50 new healthcare programs since 2002.
• Established 11 new private career schools offering
healthcare certificate programs since 2002.
• Opened new start-of-the art healthcare facilities at:
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Community College of Baltimore County
Montgomery College
Wor-Wic Community College
Carroll Community College
• Trained over 1,100 WIA-funded students for
healthcare occupations in FY 2001 – FY 2004.
Response by Maryland Higher Education
• Joined the $1.5 million “Teach for the Health of
It” initiative to train:
– Additional nursing faculty and
– Other healthcare workers.
• Improved student transfer from Associate to
Bachelor’s Degree Nursing Programs.
• Improved the transition of those existing the
military to civilian healthcare professions.
Next Steps
• Improve data (MHEC & DLLR).
• Establish Education Committee (GWIB).
• Improve occupational & career financial aid
programs (MHEC).