7. The U.S. is still wrestling with high unemployment, yet… 49% of employers report difficulty filling open positions. ManpowerGroup 2012

8. By 2020 there will be 123 million high-skill, high-pay jobs available in the U.S., but only 50 million Americans with the right education to fill them. Economist Intelligence Unit

9. SKILL CLUSTERS Systems & Network Software Development Nursing & Health Related Professionals Accounting & Financial Analysis Mechanical Engineering Metal Manufacturing The cool thing is that you can apply these skills to many different industry sectors (insert sector definition). So, as you change jobs, you may also change the sector you are working in. SECTORS Agriculture, Dairy & Food Processing Financial Services, Insurance & Real Estate (FIRE) Healthcare Manufacturing Transportation Water & Water Research Wisconsin Needs Talent As reported by the Be Bold 2 Report Published by Competitive Wisconsin and Prepared by ManpowerGroup and Right Management

10. What Does this mean for you? If you gain the skills and work in the sectors on the previous page you will likely: Earn more money Have more job security Have more job opportunities Have more advancement opportunities You may even: Get tuition reimbursement to pay for further education Get a better benefits package (healthcare, vacation days etc.) Now do you want to learn more about jobs in these skill clusters and sectors? Wisconsin Needs Talent

11. Skill Clusters by Industry Sector

12. Systems & Network Software Development Computer scientist and systems analyst Computer programmer Computer software engineer Database administrator Network and computer systems administrator and analyst Metal Manufacturing Welding, soldering, and brazing worker Pipelayer Plumber Pipefitter Steamfitter Nursing & Health Related Professionals Registered Nurse Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses Accounting & Financial Analysis Accountant and auditor Insurance underwriter Financial analyst Tax Preparer Financial specialist Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineer Materials Engineer Wisconsin Needs Talent: Hot Jobs by Skill Cluster Challenge = Pick out at least one of these jobs to explore today!

13. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVQ1ULfQawk What surprised you about this video?

15. How do you prepare? Introducing… Career Clusters Groups of jobs based on common knowledge and skills

16. AGRICULTURE, FOOD & NATURAL RESOURCES ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION ARTS, AUDIO/VIDEO TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATIONS BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION EDUCATION & TRAINING FINANCE GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION HEALTH SCIENCE HOSPITALITY & TOURISM HUMAN SERVICES INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, CORRECTIONS & SECURITY MANUFACTURING MARKETING SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATHEMATICS TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION & LOGISTICS

34. $100,000 $79,400 $61,300 $50,900 $40,600 $37,100 $31,500 $23,400 Professional Degree Doctoral Degree Master’s Degree Bachelor’s Degree Associate Degree Some College, No Degree High School Graduate Not A High School Graduate

35. Grants Scholarships Loans Job or Work Study Savings

38. My Next Steps MLMP Evaluation Certificate of Completion Congratulations! You’ve Graduated from MLMP!