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Occupational Administrators Council Economic and Workforce Overview John Catapano Research and Communications Coordinator Center for Workforce Development December 7th, 2011 1 U.S. Economic Overview The Recovery is Proceeding at a Snail’s Pace (And it wasn’t much of a recovery to begin with) Is a “Double Dip” on the Horizon? 2 Growth in Real GDP 2007 Q1 to 2011 Q3 (annualized) 3 Why Did the Recovery Stall? • • • • • • • • • Stock market volatility European debt crisis Depressed housing market Banks have been reluctant to lend Impact of healthcare reform 2012 elections Debt ceiling debate Concern about the deficit/debt End of federal stimulus • Less government spending • High oil and commodity prices • Turmoil in the Middle East • Japanese earthquake and tsunami • Extension of Bush tax cuts • Concerns over future taxes and regulations • Political polarization • Downgrade of U.S. debt 4 U.S. Private Sector Employment Growth January 2007 to Present (month over month, in thousands) 5 Percent Job Losses in Post WWII Recessions 6 Percent Job Losses in Post WWII Recessions 7 U.S. Unemployment Rate January 2000 to Present 8 U.S. Initial Claims for Unemployment Insurance January 2007 to Present (in thousands) 9 Consumer Confidence 1978 to Present 10 Negative Jobs Feedback Loop Limited Job Growth Business Uncertainty Modest Consumer Spending Little Job Security Depressed Consumer Confidence 11 Corporate Profits After Taxes 1960 to Present (in billions) 12 Excess Reserves of Depository Institutions 1960 to Present (in billions) 13 Job Losses and Gains Since Dec-07 Peak (in thousands) Recession Recovery Trade, Trans, Util, Construction & Other Serv Mining Prof & Bus Serv, Manufacturing Financial Information Activities Leisure & Hospitality Education & Health Serv Government 14 Labor Force Participation Rate Selected Groups, 1960 to Present Men 16-24 Year-Olds Women 15 Outlook and Summary Recovery faces significant headwinds: • Housing market is still a mess • Less government spending/stimulus • Structural unemployment • Income inequality Bright Spots: • Strong corporate profits • Banks are loosening purse strings • Consumers are paying off debt • Manufacturing is doing well, exports are up 16 Arizona Economic Overview 17 Employment Growth, AZ v. U.S. January 2006 to Present (percent change, year ago) Arizona U.S. 18 AZ Unemployment Rate January 2000 to Present Arizona U.S. 19 Arizona Industries Employment Today Compared to a Year Ago Job Added in the Last Year Peak-to-Trough Employment Loss Healthcare +14,100 Never Lost Jobs Leisure and Hospitality +10,400 -11.5% Construction +4,600 -57.5% Manufacturing +4,700 -21.7% Transportation and Warehousing +4,100 -12.6% Education +2,900 Never Lost Jobs Local Government +2,600 -18.7% Professional/Business Services -800 -19.3% Finance/Insurance -300 -12.6% 20 Arizona’s Budget Improving • The budget is balanced! (but down 21% from FY2008) • FY2010 was the bottom of the recession when revenues fell below FY2004 level • Arizona now has six straight quarters of general fund revenue growth • While revenue recovery has begun, it is difficult to forecast its speed due to the uncertain economy • Short-term surpluses: – 2012 - $416m – 2013 - $143m – 2014 - $610m to $1.2b shortfall (1% temporary sales tax expires) 21 Taxable Sales - Arizona January 2005 to Present (percent change, year ago) 22 Arizona’s Population Census 2010 • Arizona was the second fastest growing state between 2000 and 2010 (24.6%). Nevada was first (35.1%) • Total population of 6,392,017 – but less than 2009 projection • Hispanic population grew 46.3% from 2000-2010 • Greater Phoenix has the 6th most Hispanics of all cities in U.S. with 589,877 • Arizona accounted for 16.6% of the growth in children 10 yearsold or less nationwide between 2000 and 2010 • “Cultural generation gap” of 40% 23 Arizona Won’t Truly Recover Until Housing Improves • Excess supply of homes – 70,000 in Greater Phoenix alone • Home prices down over 50% - to late ‘90s levels • Arizona is one of the worst performing states for mortgage delinquencies and foreclosures • New home construction has all but ceased • Commercial real estate market is hurting • Market will not recover until household formation and jobs return • On the positive side - housing is now much more affordable, and interest rates are at historic lows 24 Outlook and Summary Downside • Weak job market • Incomes and wages are lagging • Housing fundamentals are poor • Public sector employment and population growth will be a drag on the Economy • Population Mobility must Improve to Absorb Excess Housing Stock and Build New Homes Upside • Hiring is Up • Retail Sales are Up • State Budget is Balanced – For Now 25 Implications for MCCCD • For MCCCD, the recession is a double-edged sword – Enrollment is up – But fewer resources are available • District needs to look at new revenue streams – – – – Alternative delivery Contract training Alleviate structural unemployment (jobs mismatch) Underserved and emerging populations • Short-term – Slow population and economic growth, little help from state • Long-term - Arizona is projected to add 1.8m new jobs in the next 30 years. Many will be in Maricopa County. MCCCD will play a vital role in training 26 Questions? [email protected] 27