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Environmental Scan Data (Sampling)<br />
RVC has access to Economic Modeling Specialists, Inc. (EMSI), an interactive online software<br />
product. More than 30 data reports are available to SEM 2.0 team members in a centralized<br />
electronic drop box. This plan includes 6 reports as a sampling of the types of reports and data<br />
available.<br />
RVC Programs Addressing Regional Economic Need (2011-15)<br />
The following two tables are examples of RVC programs w<strong>here</strong> the regional economic need is<br />
currently being addressed by existing RVC program and across all types of industries defined by<br />
size of industry in our region. For additional information based on industry size see “Addressing<br />
Regional Economic Need” KPI Report available on college website.<br />
Career Title<br />
Median<br />
Hourly<br />
Wage<br />
(2011)<br />
Regional<br />
Openings<br />
(2011)<br />
Regional<br />
Jobs (2011)<br />
Regional<br />
Jobs<br />
(2015)<br />
Growth<br />
(2011-15)<br />
Dental Hygiene $32.81 50 932 1,032 12%<br />
Surgical Technology $20.41 16 274 305 12%<br />
Registered Nursing* $28.38 506 9,927 11,070 12%<br />
Airframe Mechanics $19.33 19 366 407 11%<br />
Medical Insurance Coder $13.74 96 2,065 2,287 11%<br />
Respiratory Care Tech $24.06 23 449 497 11%<br />
Nursing Assistant/ Aide* $11.22 244 5,895 6,517 11%<br />
Licensed Practical Nursing* $19.56 148 2,414 2,662 10%<br />
Information Technology $21.16 109 3,107 3,345 8%<br />
Networking/Telecommunications* $19.74 62 1,697 1,821 7%<br />
*Other regional institutions provide same degree/certification<br />
Source: EMSI, Inc.<br />
Top Expected Job Growth in 10 County Region (2011-15)<br />
Occupation<br />
Expected Growth (in # of<br />
positions)<br />
Starting Hourly<br />
Wage<br />
Registered Nurse +446 $27.51<br />
Truck Drivers +173 $18.70<br />
Managers +140 $17.62<br />
Customer Service Representatives +124 $14.35<br />
Licensed Practical Nurses +115 $20.25<br />
Front-line Supervisors +99 $16.56<br />
Accountants +77 $20.64<br />
Financial Managers +70 $27.32<br />
Elementary Education Teachers +63 $33.64<br />
Source: EMSI, Inc.<br />
Drafted on May 1, 2012; Last updated on November 19, 2012 8