HF 1046

as introduced - 88th Legislature (2013 - 2014) Posted on 02/28/2013 11:43am

A bill for an act
relating to higher education; requiring the publication of labor market information
by the Department of Employment and Economic Development; requiring
the use and dissemination of labor market information by the Minnesota State
Colleges and Universities; utilizing workforce centers in assisting individuals
seeking credentials for high-demand jobs; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012,
section 136F.37; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters
116J; 116L.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [116J.4011] LABOR MARKET INFORMATION DATA
PRODUCTION REQUIREMENT.
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new text begin (a) As part of the commissioner's obligation under section 116J.401, the
commissioner must, in collaboration with the Office of Higher Education and local
workforce center boards, publish labor market analysis supply and demand reports,
statewide and by region. The supply and demand reports must:
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new text begin (1) identify the state and regional industry sectors and occupations with the highest
current and projected job growth;
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new text begin (2) identify top job vacancies by state and regional industry sectors and occupations;
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new text begin (3) provide information on the education attainment of the current state and regional
workforce;
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new text begin (4) identify the expected number of graduates in industry-recognized credential and
degree programs by career field;
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new text begin (5) identify the completion rate and average debt per student of industry-recognized
credential and degree programs by career field;
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new text begin (6) identify higher education institutions offering industry-recognized credential and
degree programs in high job-growth career fields;
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new text begin (7) make projections on future state and regional job growth by education level; and
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new text begin (8) utilize employer surveys to identify the credentials and skills needed for
employment in high job-growth occupations.
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new text begin (b) The statewide report and regional reports shall each present side-by-side
comparisons of:
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new text begin (1) new job growth and total job openings by education level compared with
educational attainment levels of current workforce;
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new text begin (2) current and projected top high-growth, high-pay industries by number of new
jobs and median salaries compared with top annual graduates by major or credential; and
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new text begin (3) top job vacancies requiring some postsecondary credential. Each of these
vacancies should be directly linked to information about what credentials are required,
where in the state and region those credentials can be obtained, the completion and
credential attainment rate of each of those credential programs, the average debt per
student who attains each credential, and median wages for the job vacancy.
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new text begin (c) Reports required by this section must be regularly reviewed by regional
employers and educators to ensure accuracy.
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new text begin (d) Reports required by this section must be easily accessible, easily readable, and
prominently presented on the Department of Employment and Economic Development
Web site and Web sites of workforce centers.
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Sec. 2.

new text begin [116L.191] WORKFORCE CENTER; CREDENTIAL ASSISTANCE.
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new text begin (a) The commissioner shall provide at local workforce centers services that
assist individuals in identifying and obtaining industry-recognized credentials for jobs,
particularly jobs in high demand. The workforce centers must consult and cooperate
with training institutions, particularly postsecondary institutions to identify credential
programs to individuals.
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new text begin (b) Each workforce center shall provide information under section 116J.4011,
paragraph (b), clause (3), linked as a shortcut from the desktop of each workforce center
computer and available in hard copy. Prominent signs should be posted in workforce
centers directing individuals to where they can find a list of top job vacancies and related
credential information.
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Sec. 3.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 136F.37, is amended to read:

136F.37 JOB PLACEMENT IMPACT ON PROGRAM REVIEW;
INFORMATION TO STUDENTS.

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Colleges; technical occupational program. new text end

The board must
assess labor market data when conducting college program reviews. Colleges must
provide prospective students with the job placement rate for graduates of technical and
occupational programs offered at the colleges.

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin DEED labor market survey; MnSCU usage and disclosure. new text end

new text begin The data
assessed under subdivision 1 must include labor market data compiled by the Department
of Employment and Economic Development under section 116J.4011. The board and its
colleges and universities must use this market data when deciding upon course and program
offerings. The board must provide a link to this labor market data on its Internet portal.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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