Despite the expectation that jobs increasingly will require bachelor’s degrees, there has been little research until now on how the colleges and universities that grant these degrees respond to employer demand.
W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research
Research Services
Kalamazoo, MI 2,101 followers
A nonprofit, nonpartisan, independent research organization investigating the causes and effects of unemployment
About us
The Upjohn Institute is an independent, nonpartisan nonprofit organization that provides research, practice and policy analysis on employment and unemployment issues. Our research focuses on labor market developments that threaten the livelihood and well-being of workers and the policies and programs designed to reduce those threats and mitigate hardships caused by job loss. We also house the Employment Management Services Division, the administrative entity for the local Workforce Development Board, administering all of the federal and state employment programs for southwest part of Michigan.
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http://www.upjohn.org
External link for W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research
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- Research Services
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Kalamazoo, MI
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1945
- Specialties
- workforce development, social insurance, economic development, employment, income support, place-based scholarship, early childhood education, talent match, globalization, unemployment, unemployment insurance, labor markets, labor demand, workers compensation, poverty, recession, short time compensation, work sharing, labor force participation, minimum wage, and alternative work arrangements
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300 S. Westnedge Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008, US
Employees at W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research
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Travis Mann
Librarian
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Nancy Jo Haas Gibson
Office Services and Workforce Development Information Systems Coordinator W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research
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Brian Pittelko
Senior Research Analyst, Regional at W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research
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Kathy Breyfogle
CFO at W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research
Updates
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Washington Monthly piece focuses on research from our Brad Hershbein and coauthors using LinkedIn alumni data to show that regional public universities keep more graduates in-state and in-region than do flagship universities.
Those Colleges With “State” in Their Name | Washington Monthly
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New video showcases our Gabrielle Pepin discussing her research on what support is available and what more is needed for people providing care to older adults and children. You can also read her full commentary at the home page of upjohn.org.
How to Help Families Care for Children AND Older Adults
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W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research reposted this
Curious about how the Kalamazoo Promise is reshaping education and boosting the local economy? W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research latest analysis dives into the data collected over the years, revealing the true impact of this groundbreaking initiative. See how it's changing lives and what it means for the future of our community. Click link to explore the full report: https://lnkd.in/gH6tjJZG
Recipients of the generous The Kalamazoo Promise college scholarship are more likely to pursue a 4-year degree than a 2-year degree, and by a greater margin than graduates from similar districts. Explore the latest data in this new interactive tool.
Kalamazoo Promise Interactive Data Tool
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A new plan created by Pulse at the W.E. Upjohn Institute puts southwest Michigan on the path toward more affordable and accessible child care. The comprehensive plan follows an expansive survey and engagement with partners representing all facets of the child care landscape.
Pulse plan guides region toward affordable, accessible child care
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Recipients of the generous The Kalamazoo Promise college scholarship are more likely to pursue a 4-year degree than a 2-year degree, and by a greater margin than graduates from similar districts. Explore the latest data in this new interactive tool.
Kalamazoo Promise Interactive Data Tool
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Kalamazoo Public Schools, home to the generous free-tuition The Kalamazoo Promise college scholarship program, saw its graduates 7 percentage points more likely to enroll in college six months after graduation that graduates from similar districts. The Upjohn Institute plays a leading role in Kalamazoo Promise research, evaluation, and data collection. Here are the latest highlights.
Kalamazoo Promise Interactive Data Tool
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W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research reposted this
According to yesterday’s BLS productivity release, labor productivity rose 2.7 percent from a year ago in Q2 of this year. Drilling down, I find it interesting that productivity for durable manufacturing (-0.7%) is so much lower than nondurables (2.0%), especially in view of the fact that since Feb 2020, durables have shown greater employment strength than nondurables. In fact, nondurables have led durables in productivity since the 1st quarter of 2023. Looking at just this period, changes in nondurable payroll employment have been largely in negative territory while durables were positive in 2023 with a string of negatives in the last 7 months. So why the measured difference in productivity? There are two components to look at, trends in real output and in hours worked. Looking at real output, it is hard to discern any significant differences in 12-month percent changes over the last year. The answer seems to lie in hours worked in declining in durables while still largely positive in durables (see chart). Mike Morrissey Justin Carinci Aaron Sojourner
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Research shows that job creation in distressed places produces greater increases in local employment rates than job creation in non-distressed areas. The Upjohn Institute’s Tim Bartik and Kathleen Bolter have published a new online illustrated explainer that highlights why targeting distressed labor markets is so important. The article demonstrates how increased employment rates from these programs not only benefit the residents of distressed areas but also boost employment rates nationally. According to Bartik and Bolter, policymakers at the national, state, and local levels should take these factors into account when deciding which areas to target for job creation. Timothy Bartik Kathleen Bolter, PhD
The illustrated case for targeting local job creation on distressed labor markets
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The latest release of the Upjohn Institute New Hires Quality Index shows that South has seen faster declines in hiring than the Midwest, but the quality of new hires in the Midwest has fallen faster. Click below to read more from creator of the index, Brad Hershbein.
South has seen faster declines in hiring than the Midwest, but the quality of new hires in the Midwest has fallen faster: New Hires Quality Index
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