21 st Century Workforce Changes Why Student Planning is So Important! Developed by: The N Region Career Resource Coordinator Program

Changing Labor Force (USA) Aging  77 million baby boomers retiring before 2030  By 2015, 19% of workforce will be over 55 yrs. Diverse  More racially and ethnically diverse  40% of U.S. population growth due to immigration

Demand for Highly Skilled Workforce Technical  Operate & repair equipment  Develop & install software  Build & monitor networks

Demand for Highly Skilled Workforce High Performance  Analytical  Problem-solving  Communication skills  Generating & conveying knowledge  Lifelong learners

“The illiterate of the 21 st Century will not be those who cannot read or write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn.” Alvin Toffler, Futurist & Author

80% of the fastest growing jobs in the US require some sort of education after high school. ** Educational attainment (years of schooling) does not necessarily equate with skills that workers need.**

Who will pay the highest wages? Employers & industries that are technologically creative frontiers. (Like IPod) These industries need the best- educated, most creative workers.

Best jobs of the 21 st Century Students need to know it’s important to consider picking a career that will be in high demand in the future and will afford them the lifestyle they want without creating credit or debt problems.

Best jobs of the 21 st Century Healthcare Administration Nursing Physical health Dentistry Mental health

Best jobs of the 21 st Century Technology Biotechnology Engineering Information Technology New Technologies (nanotechnology,…)

Best jobs of the 21 st Century Business & Professional Services Financial Services (Banking, Securities, Accting.) Human Resources Law Communications Public Relations Sale & Marketing Food Services

Worst jobs of the 21 st Century Manufacturing (Manufacturing is actually growing in ND.) Journalism Radio Announcers Travel Agent Forbes.com The workers at the highest risk are those at all skill levels who do routine work!

Emerging High Demand Careers Information broker Job developer Leisure consultant Bionic Electron Tech. Computational linguist Fiber optic technician Fusion engineer Image consultant Myotherapist Relocation counselor Retirement counselor Robot technician Space mechanic Underwater archaeolog.

How to help students plan for the 21 st Century?

First! Assist students in figuring out what is important to them: Interests Values Skills/Strengths Their “Passions”

Guidance Central Or Bridges.com

Find your “Passion” in your Job Choice – Yes “Choice” Match interests and strengths (their passions) …to Career Clusters Next!

18 National Model

Career Cluster Overview Youtube

Each Career Cluster Has A Plan of Study

Plan of Study Youtube

A Plan of Study provides: More occupations to think about Suggested Classes Other learning opportunities Postsecondary programs to consider

What is a Plan of Study? Classes 9 th grade through entering the job market Academic Skills – Math, Science, Communication Also – Career & Technical Education Classes – Computer Classes – Dual Credit/AP Classes

Next! (or at the same time) Match chosen Career Clusters… …to jobs that are in demand and pay a good wage.

25 ND Employment by Education Level Job Service North Dakota Employment Projections Unskilled – $19,501 typical Pro - $45,911 typical Skilled - $31,221 typical

Let’s look at examples of Jobs ( ND High Demand Jobs) Unskilled (36%)Annual Salary Food Service $12,600 – $15,200 Receptionist$15,300 – $23,700 Truck Driver$17,900 – $31,600 Construction Laborer$19,500 – $27,200 Retail Clerk$12,900 – $27,200 Nurse Assistant$ 17,600 - $23,200

Let’s look at examples of Jobs (ND High Demand Jobs) Skilled (48%)Annual Salary Electric/Electronic Tech.$33,300 – $54,200 Dental Hygienist$46,100 – $57,200 Carpenter$22,600 – $34,100 Plumber$47,100 – $95,000 Nurse$33,400 – $54,200 Welder$23,200 – $39,100 Medical Sonographer$29,100 - $60,848

Let’s look at examples of Jobs (ND High Demand Jobs) Professional (16%)Annual Salary Social Worker$29,500 – $43,500 Engineer$40,000 – $84,000 Teacher$26,000 – $39,300 Pharmacist$56,200 – $85,600 Architect$30,600 – $64,000 Business Manager$39,300 – $70,700

Starting Pay for Uncool, High-Paying Jobs Pharmacist157,000 by 2020 $80,000 to $100,000 Nurse Anesthetist13,000 by 2011 $80,000 to $95,000 Funeral Director34,000 needed now up to $130,000

Starting Pay for Uncool, High-Paying Jobs Industrial Electrician200,000 by 2011 Up to $70,000 Commercial Plumber/107,000 by 2011 Pipefitter$56,000 to $95,000+ HVACCannot find enough up to $80,000

Conclusions 21 st Century Workforce needs:  Technical Staff who operate & repair equipment, develop & install software, and build & monitor networks.  Higher level skills: analytical, problem- solving, communication, generating & conveying knowledge.  Lifelong workers

Conclusions How to help students prepare:  Identify interests, strengths and values  Pick career cluster(s) that fit those passions  Follow a plan of study (updating often)  Choose careers within the cluster that are high demand & high wage.

Conclusions How to help students prepare: Career Assessments O-net OnelineO-net Oneline ( “Occupation Quick Search” will help you find answers for your project.)

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