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j. 1. D. Who have been served through other components of the statewide workforce development system; and

Current Narrative:

California Job Sector Climate: Targeting the employment needs of CDOR consumers can be accomplished by utilizing labor market information data. Generally, unemployment rates differ across several regions of the State, due to various economic microclimates present in diverse regions with numerous industries. Regional unemployment rates ranged from a low of 2.6% in the Bay-Peninsula region to a high of 7.3% in San Joaquin Valley in August 2018. To illustrate the difference in wages across California regions, median hourly wage for CDOR consumers whose cases have closed successfully was $14.00 in the CDOR San Francisco in PY 2017-18. In contrast, median hourly wage was $11.00 for consumers in the Mojave Desert region of the CDOR Inland Empire district during the same time period. This may be due in part to the higher local minimum wage in San Francisco than in the Inland Empire region.

Disability and Job Industry

Across the United States, workers with a disability were more likely to be employed in service occupations than those with no disability; 20% compared to 17%. People with disabilities were also more likely to work in production, transportation and material moving occupations (14% compared to 12%) and are also less likely to work in management and professional occupations compared to those without a disability; 34% compared to 40%.

CDOR caseload data indicates congruence with national data for individuals with disabilities being more likely to work in certain occupations than those without disabilities. CDOR consumers whose cases have closed successfully are represented in the following occupational categories for PY 2017-18:

  • 25% employed in Clerical and Administrative Support.
  • 18% employed in Production, Construction, Operating, Maintenance and Material Handling.
  • 17% employed in Service Occupations.

Educational Attainment and Earnings Potential:

Compared to people without disabilities, people with disabilities are less likely to attain a bachelor’s degree or higher. CDOR caseload data points toward higher successful outcomes for those who received career/vocational training as a part of their IPE in lieu of those who received college/university training.

Findings: CDOR consumers who received vocational training are more likely to achieve successful case closures than those who receive college/university training. Successful case closure rates for those who received vocational training were almost 40% compared to those who went the college/university path at 34%. This initial finding is contrasted by wage attainment for both categories of consumers. While vocationally trained consumers tend to achieve higher rates of successful outcomes than college-trained consumers, consumers who choose the college/university training path earn higher median wages.

  • Vocational training median hourly wage: $13.11
  • College/university median hourly wage: $15.00
  • No college OR vocational training: $11.00
     
    Next Steps: In addition to the areas previously outlined in this section, CDOR will continue to gather and analyze data and present recommendations on the needs of individuals with disabilities served through other components of the workforce development system. Labor market information regarding employment rates and projected growth industries by California region will also be assessed for inclusion in the final 2018-2020 CSA. This research will help to identify careers with higher income potential, their relative projected demand and growth; mapped to CDOR districts throughout the state. Another use of labor marker information for assessing the needs of individuals with disabilities will include a survey of the fastest job growth sectors. The CDOR will connect with local workforce development boards to gain feedback on the service gaps, needs and barriers to employment for people with disabilities.

    The CDOR recognizes the importance of aligning training with business sector needs and developed goals one and two under priority two, Services to Businesses, to emphasize the significance. Refer to Description (l)(1) for additional information on these goals.