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Redefining Southeastern Wisconsin. Terry Ludeman Department of Workforce Development October 9, 2003. 2001 Average Annual Wages 7. Illinois $39,058 11. Michigan $37,387 14. Minnesota $36,585 28. Wisconsin $31,556 United States Average is $36,214.
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Redefining Southeastern Wisconsin Terry Ludeman Department of Workforce Development October 9, 2003
2001 Average Annual Wages 7. Illinois $39,058 11. Michigan $37,387 14. Minnesota $36,585 28. Wisconsin $31,556 United States Average is $36,214
Wisconsin’s Educational Attainment Ranks • 33rd in any form of post-secondary education • 9th in associate’s degrees • 29th in bachelors degrees • 36th in graduate or professional degrees • % Bachelors Degree or Higher • Minnesota 27.4% • Illinois 26.1% • U.S. 24.4% • Wisconsin 22.5%
Dynamic Metropolitan Areas--Creative,Venturesome Denver, CO Atlanta, GA Twin Cities, MN Seattle, WA Austin, TX Madison, WI San Diego, CA Portland , OR
Stoic Metropolitan Areas Milwaukee, WI Pittsburgh, PA Cleveland, OH St. Louis, MO Philadelphia, PA Hartford, CT Providence, RI
Dynamic Metropolitan Areas--Creative,Venturesome Denver, CO Atlanta, GA Twin Cities, MN Seattle, WA Austin, TX Madison, WI San Diego, CA Portland , OR
Three Demand Items: • Wisconsin has been experiencing a strong growth in the number of jobs • There is an increasing demand being driven by the increase in the number of people in Wisconsin turning retirement age • Older citizens are leading consumers as they are generally wealthy.
Major Supply Side Issues: • A decrease in numbers of young entry level workers tied to a dramatic decrease in births: • A nearly full labor force participation by females • Other Supply Side Issues: • Commuting net loss • Loss of Talented Young People • Low in-migration
Redefining Southeastern Wisconsin • Make the area an attractive place for creative talented young people. • Diverse • Tolerant • Open to new ideas