Setting Targets. Targeting Success.
TalentFirst monitors an array of indicators that reveal the educational, employment, and labor force metrics of our region. This dashboard helps us to clearly understand the profile of our areas and to precisely target our catalyzing activities.
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TBD
Kindergarten Readiness
TalentFirst is advocating for the widespread adoption of the Kindergarten Entry Observation (KEO). These data will be available Fall 2018.
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47.1%
3rd Grade Reading Proficiency
Percent of 3rd graders proficient/advanced on M-STEP for English Language Arts
10 ISDs, 2022-23
Source: MiSchoolData -
38.8%
8th Grade Math Proficiency
Percent of 8th graders proficient/advanced on PSAT for Mathematics
10 ISDs, 2020-21
Source: MiSchoolData -
32.6%
College Ready
Percent of 11th graders scoring at or above "college ready" level on SAT
10 ISDs, 2020-21
Source: MiSchoolData -
82.2%
High School Graduation Rate
Percent of students in a cohort graduating on time
10 ISDs, 2021-22
Source: MiSchoolData -
TBD
College Experience in High School
Percent of students in a cohort participating in AP, IB, early college, or dual enrollment experiences
Data identification and collection in progress
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35,841
WorkKeys Obtained
Number of NCRCs awarded
West Michigan, 1/1/2006 - 07/31/2019
Source: WorkReadyCommunities.org/MI -
61.5%
Student Engagement
Percent of 11th graders who are engaged by their schoolwork (index of four questions on MiPHY survey)
7 WM Counties, 2015-16
Source: MiPHY Survey -
78.6%
Attendance
Percent of West Michigan students who are not chronically absent (a student is chronically absent if they miss 10% or more school days)
10 ISDs, 2020-21
Source: MiSchoolData -
48.6%
Students Considered Economically Disadvantaged
Percent of students eligible for free/reduced price lunch
10 ISDs, 2019-20
Source: MiSchoolData -
81.2%
Student Mental Wellness
Percent of 11th graders who did not report being mentally unwell (index of five questions on MiPHY survey)
7 WM Counties, 2015-16
Source: MiPHY Survey -
65.6%
Students Applying to Post-Secondary Education
Percent of West Michigan high school seniors who complete a FAFSA application
West Michigan, 2018
Source: Michigan College Access Network -
51.9%
Student Enrollment
Percentage of students enrolled in post-secondary education within 6 months of high school graduation
10 ISDs, 2019-20
Source: MiSchoolData -
TBD
Student Engagement
Data identification and collection in progress
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1,465
Certificates / Credentials
The number of pre-Bachelor's and post-Bachelor's certificates awarded by 2- and 4-year post-secondary institutions in West Michigan
West Michigan, 2018-19
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
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39.4%
Enrollment (Full-time v. Part-time)
Percentage of students who have gained 24 credits within 12 months of enrollment
10 ISDs, 2017-18
Source: MiSchoolData -
82.7%
Retention, Year 1 to Year 2
Percent of first year post-secondary students who immediately continue into their second year (or who earn a degree or certificate, continuing beyond this or not)
10 ISDs, 2019-20
Source: MiSchoolData -
60.0%
Transfers (Community College to Four-Year Institutions)
Percentage of West Michigan public community college transfer students who enroll at a 4-year institution in Michigan
West Michigan, 2018-19
Source: MiSchoolData -
44.5%
Student Success Rate (4-year)
Four-Year Comprehensive Success Rate for four West Michigan community colleges
West Michigan, 2015-16 cohort
Source: Center for Educational Performance and Information -
74.7%
Student Success Rate (6-year)
Six-Year Comprehensive Success Rate for two West Michigan public post-secondary institutions
West Michigan, 2013-14 cohort
Source: Center for Educational Performance and Information -
21.4%
Graduation Rate (Associate's Degree)
Percent of students graduating from four West Michigan community colleges in 150% of normal time
West Michigan, 2016 cohort
Source: National Center for Education Statistics -
63.4%
Graduation Rate (Bachelor's Degree)
Percent of students graduating from nine West Michigan post-secondary institutions in 150% of normal time
West Michigan, 2013 cohort
Source: National Center for Education Statistics -
40.2%
Percent of total Associate's and Bachelor's degrees awarded that are in STEM programs
Percent of total Associate's and Bachelor's degrees awarded that are in STEM programs
West Michigan, 2016-17
Source: National Center for Education Statistics -
TBD
Placement Rate after Graduation
TalentFirst is advocating for connecting post-secondary enrollment with UI wage information to produce accurate data around post-secondary outcomes
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$47,231
Per Capita Income
Total income divided by all residents in the area
West Michigan, 2019
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis -
34.7%
Knowledge Sector Employment
Percent of total employed individuals who are employed in management, business, science, and arts occupations
West Michigan, 2020
Source: American Community Survey -
667,529
Total Jobs
1.7% Agriculture
5.3% Energy and Construction
14.4% Health Care
1.0% Information Technology
23.9% Manufacturing
19.7% Professional Services
24.0% Retail and Hospitality ServicesWest Michigan, 2019
Source: Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages -
1.1%
Over-the-Year Change in Employment
-3.1% Agriculture
+3.2% Energy and Construction
+1.1% Health Care
-0.8% Information Technology
+2.2% Manufacturing
+1.6% Professional Services
+0.3% Retail and Hospitality ServicesWest Michigan, 2019
Source: Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages -
$47,912
Average Annual Wage Paid
$35,093 Agriculture
$63,547 Energy and Construction
$51,971 Health Care
$56,492 Information Technology
$61,208 Manufacturing
$47,329 Professional Services
$26,818 Retail and Hospitality ServicesWest Michigan, 2019
Source: Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages -
23.6%
Hard-to-Fill Job Vacancies
Percent of job advertisements which have been posted for 90 days or longer
West Michigan, December 2020
Source: Economic Modeling Specialists, Inc. (EMSI) -
1,613,924
(+0.5%)
Total Population and Population Change
Total number of residents, and the percent change since last year
West Michigan, 2019
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates -
+7,908
Net Migration, 2017 to 2018
Net number of individuals who moved to the region over the past year
West Michigan, 2018
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates -
7.3%
Unemployment Rate Gap Between Non-white and White Residents
Unemployment Rate
4.3% White (Non-Hispanic)
11.5% Black or African American
5.6% Hispanic / Latino OriginWest Michigan, 2021
Source: American Community Survey -
-$16,001
Per Capita Income Gap Between Non-white and White Residents
$33,828 White (Non-Hispanic)
$17,826 Black or African American
$18,230 Hispanic / Latino OriginWest Michigan, 2020
Source: American Community Survey -
-9.9%
Adults with Education Beyond High School Gap Between Non-white and White Residents
62.8% White (Non-Hispanic)
52.9% Black or African American
36.0% Hispanic / Latino OriginWest Michigan, 2020
Source: American Community Survey -
65.2%
Households above ALICE Threshold
Percentage of households above the United Way's ALICE Survival Budget Threshold
West Michigan, 2021
Source: United Way, ALICE Report -
0.0%
Unemployment Rate Gap Between Veterans and Non-Veterans
The gap between the unemployment rate for a veteran of the Armed Forces compared to non-veterans (positive value = higher unemployment for veterans)
West Michigan, 2020
Source: American Community Survey -
61.9%
Post-Secondary Education / Credential
Percent of adults with education beyond a high school diploma
West Michigan, 2021
Source: American Community Survey -
4.4%
Disconnected Youth, Ages 16-19
Percent of youth (ages 16-19) who are neither working or enrolled in education
West Michigan, 2020
Source: American Community Survey -
64.4%
Labor Force Participation Rate (16+)
Percent of adults who are either working or actively seeking employment divided by the total civilian non-institutional population
West Michigan, 2021
Source: American Community Survey -
617
Employers Hiring Returning Citizens
Number of West Michigan employers who are actively hiring individuals with criminal histories
West Michigan, 2020
Source: TalentFirst