An O*NET Academy Briefing An O*NET Academy Briefing Learning about Tomorrow’s Jobs Today…Emerging Occupations and High Growth Industries Presented by Dr. Janet Wall Sr. Trainer, O*NET Academy

Resources for You Slides will be archived and can be downloaded Webinar will be recorded and can be accessed on Come in with questions

Webinar Objectives Better understand the future world-of-work Show government resources to better understand the knowledge skill and abilities needed for emerging occupations Help you use resources to assist persons in preparing for good jobs, with better pay, and a brighter future

Influences on Workforce Globalization – increased competition from interaction with global corporations; Diversity – increased minority participation in workforce; boomers retiring or wanting a different work style Technology – increased use of technology; Skill Demand – need for high-skilled workers with some post-secondary education and training

What to Do? Educators and workforce development professionals –must be aware of changes in US economy –help prepare people for new job and economic needs the best jobs –help people find the best jobs

Educator and Workforce Development Professionals: Guiding People into the Best Jobs What are the best jobs? –Those with high growth potential significant job opportunities emerging and “hot”areas, including homeland security

Most New Jobs (BLS)

Fastest Growing Occupations (BLS)

Fastest Growing Industries (BLS)

Career Voyages Great resource for finding the areas of job growth and emerging technologies Includes and involves O*NET occupational information

Why Career Voyages Career Voyages is part of a strategic effort, called the High Growth Job Training Initiative.High Growth Job Training Initiative Highlight industries and occupations that have jobs and solid career paths left untaken due to a lack of people qualified to fill them.

Major Audiences

Type of Information Industries with the highest demand and fastest growth Emerging Industries

Why These Industries? These industries were selected for four reasons. They are: 1.projected to add many new jobs; 2.existing businesses being transformed by technology and innovation; 3.emerging new industries; 4.vital to the overall health of the American economy. 5.important for homeland security

High Growth – High Demand

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Wealth of Information Provides general description, areas within the industry, videos, career links and education and training information

Information in Spanish

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Description

Videos

Career Links

Partial Listing of Occupational Details – Aerospace Industry Details

Information in Spanish

Occupational Description

Tasks and Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

Interests and Work Styles

Tools and Technology

Occupation Education and Training

Find Training Opportunities in Community and 4-Year Colleges

State Information

State Report

Other Resources for Students

Career Cluster Sample Plans of Study

Word Document -- Modifiable

Career Compass

Provides Quick Description of Each Interest Area

After Selecting Three Interest Areas

Top 50 Occupations A "Top 50 rating" was created by multiplying the Projected Need for Employees times the Median Hourly Wage. Occupations whose Median Wage is less than $20/hr were eliminated. Of the remaining occupations, only the top 50 were selected. Other Information

Hot Careers by State Other Information

What Should Educators and Workforce Development Professionals Do? Help students and job seekers –use accurate, current, and unbiased career information during career planning and management. –master academic, occupational, and general employability skills in order to obtain, create, maintain, and/or advance their employment. –integrate changing employment trends, societal needs, and economic conditions into their career plans. Stay up to date with excellent resources provided by the federal and state governments.

Obligation Provide excellent educational system and set high standards for students Encourage job seekers to continually upgrade their skills

In Summary – Our Goals Better understand the future world- of-work Use government resources to help students find good jobs, better pay, and a brighter future

Any Burning Questions?

Supporting Webinars How to Download and Use the O*NET Interest Profiler and Work Importance Profiler AP Webinar Series Whole Person Assessment O*NET Tools for Job Seekers and Students O*NET for Military in Transition O*NET for the Older Worker in Transition Linking Education, Occupations, and Pay Behind the Scenes: Updating O*NET Information