Preparing Students for Jobs Today and Tomorrow Presented by Diana Plummer, M.Ed, LPC

The BIG Question…

Is there any hope in actually finding a job in today’s economy???

HotNew Research… Hot New Research… 33% *U.S. Bureau of Statistics

Hot News!

Hot Salaries! Students who participate in Postsecondary CTE coursework, even without earning credentials, earn a higher yearly salary (15% average)than high school graduates who do not take Postsecondary CTE courses. *National Assessment of Vocational Education Report

Hot Fields

Speaking of Health Care… Organizations providing health care (i.e. hospitals, residential care facilities, and child day care services and preschools), accounted for about 14% of U.S. jobs, more than any other type of employer.

Education pays... Education pays in higher earnings and lower unemployment rates

How can CareerTech help me in the job market?

Here’s How! More Earning Power! CareerTech grads earn and save more money during a lifetime than those with only a high school diploma. The entry wage of CareerTech grads is about 15% higher than high school grads. *

And… Hiring Advantages! CareerTech graduates are hired sooner and advance quicker in careers than those with only a high school education. *

Hot Profits! CareerTech graduates add $2.4 Billion annually to the state’s economy! The typical 25-year old who completes a CareerTech full-time program can expect to add more than $152,000 to their lifetime earnings stream, compared to those completing no additional education beyond high school. *

What kind of jobs have the most openings and what are the fastest-growing job areas?

Hot Occupations!

Top 10 Industries with Largest Wage and Salary Employment Growth, Management, scientific, & technical 82% Offices of physicians34.1% Computer systems design/related services45.3% Other general merchandise stores40.7% Employment services19.1% Local government8.4% Home health care services46.1% Services for elderly and persons with disabilities73.8% Nursing care facilities24.4% Full-service restaurants7.5% *Data from National Employment Matrix

Top 25 Occupations with Most Openings with Postsecondary vocational award or associate degree Registered Nurses 2.Nursing aides 3.Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses 4.Computer support specialists 5.Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists 6.Automotive service technicians and mechanics 7.Preschool teachers, except special education 8.Insurance sales agents 9.Heating air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers 10.Real estate sales agents 11.Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers 12.Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors 13.Paralegals and legal assistants 14.Dental Hygienists

Hot Ways to Connect Your Students to Classes and Hot Careers…

 Career Surveys *OKCIS  Current Facts *Stay Up To Date!  Data *U.S. Labor Market *Oklahoma Job Link * OKCIS and many more!

But I feel too old to go back to school!

Labor Force Projections by Age and Gender

Practical Ways to Help Using Data to Support (Ex. 39% increase of women between in job force today) Providing Creative Methods (Helping older adults connect and feel more at ease in attending)

Flyer with Personal Invitation Including… Date (Day Before Students Begin Class) Purpose Relieve the First-Day Jitters by... *Meeting Your Instructor * Becoming Familiar with Your Classroom * Getting acquainted with the Campus * Meeting Your Director and Counselor