Post on 04-Jan-2016
Career Development in a Mosaic Economy
Jennifer LeonardThe Skills Library
Email: jleonard @skillslibrary.comPhone: 781-321-7894http://skillslibrary.com
Resources
Book: The Mosaic Economy http://skillslibrary.com/mosaic
Workbook: Career Development Toolkithttp://skillslibrary.com/careers/careerdevelopment_skillslibrary.pdf
Workshop/Classroom Series: Career Development in a Mosaic EconomyIn the Contextual Learning Portal at: http://resources21.org/cl - or -http://resources21.org/cl/contextual.asp?projectnumber=366.4982
Informational Interviews: Career Outlook Project http://skillslibrary.com
Student Questionnaire: First Steps Career Surveyhttp://skillspages.com or http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZLX3FY5
Optimism…A mosaic of jobs… There is no single, quick answer to the question
“where are the jobs?” Instead, the new economy offers a mosaic of diverse career opportunities.
… and a variety of career paths. Many (or most) successful careers are shaped gradually over time. While some careers require specific education, training and certification, others require only that you take “first steps” that will lead to interesting career growth. There are a wide variety of jobs available in the current economy with a variety of education and skill requirements – including many technical and middle-skilled jobs that require education and training for less than four years of college and many grow-with-the-company jobs that are attainable from a variety of education backgrounds.
A dynamic market…. Jobs are not a fixed, limited resource – but are constantly being created in a dynamic labor market. The job market is always evolving, and is an interesting topic to study via statistics, history, economics, science/technology and more.
A Sense of History… Understanding Organic “Patterns” in the Economy
Economic History
Employment by Industry Sector, U.S., 1810-2007
International Comparisons
Employment by Industry Sector, U.S., 1810-2007
Mosaic Economy ThemesTechnology
and science – impacting virtually every
field
Concerns for environmental and
economic sustainability are part
of business and personal career values
Revitalization of “traditional” sectors of the economy -- farms, printers, bookstores,
publishing, textile mills, sewing, fabric stores
Attention to home and personal living and working
environments
Attention to community
connectedness
Attention to health and wellness
Manufacturing
A smaller but resilient manufacturing sector; still an anchor of the
economy and a leading source of exports.
Interdependent sectors:
manufacturing-sector + service-sector
Business-to-business services – engineering,
R&D, marketing, accounting, software, repair/maintenance,
etc.
A “mosaic” of jobs
Interior Designer Physical
Therapist Assistant
Medical Research
Medical Supply
Salesperson
Retail Salesperson
Hardware Store
HomeRemodelingContractor
Community Garden
Organizer
Solar Product
Salesperson
Farmers’ Market
Coordinator Medical Equipment
Repairer
Mosaic Economy Approaches to Career Development
Career
interests
and values
Career Options
Career Options
Career Options
Current Statistics
Current Statistics
Current Statistics
Occupational Group: Installation, Maintenance and Repair Occupations
Employment in 2010: 5,428, 600
Projected Employment in 2020: 6,228,700
Growth Rate 14.7% growth (Moderate)
Sample Occupations (with projected growth rate):Bicycle Repairers (37.6%)Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (33.7%)Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (33%)Medical Equipment Repairers (31.5%)Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairs (29.4%)Motorcycle Mechanics (23.6%)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (21.6%)Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians (20.6%)Automotive Body and Related Repairers (18.4%)Locksmiths and Safe Repairers (17.7%)Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (17.2%)Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers (14.6%)Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (14.5%)Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (13.6%)Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians (13.4%)Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers (6.5%)Watch Repairers (5.9%)
Sample
Educational Levels and Occupations. Selected Examples Based on Actual Educational Level of Individuals in the Career Field
Actual Education Level High Growth Occupations Moderate or Low Growth Occupations
High School or LessIncluding Apprenticeship(over 50% of individuals have high school or less)
Bicycle RepairersChildcare WorkersGlaziersHome Health AidesIndustrial Machinery MechanicsMotorcycle MechanicsPersonal Care AidesStonemasons
Bus DriversCarpentersForest and Conservation WorkersHome Appliance RepairersLight Truck and Delivery DriversMachinistsMaintenance Workers, Machinery
1-3 Years Postsecondary (Over 50% of individuals have 1 to 3 years of postsecondary education)
Dental HygienistsEmergency Medical Technicians and ParamedicsEnvironmental Engineering TechniciansMedical Equipment RepairersOccupational Therapy AssistantsPhysical Therapist AssistantsRadio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and RepairersRespiratory TherapistsVeterinary Technologists and Technicians
BailiffsPolice and Sheriff Patrol Officers Respiratory Therapist TechniciansSurveying and Mapping Technicians
4 or More Years College(Over 50% of individuals have four years or more of college)
ActuariesAthletic TrainersComputer Systems AnalystsDatabase AdministratorsEnvironmental EngineersFinancial AnalystsHealth EducatorsHealthcare Social WorkersMarket Research Analysts and Marketing SpecialistsNetwork and Computer Systems AdministratorsOccupational TherapistsPhysical Therapists
Accountants and AuditorsAerospace EngineersArt DirectorsBiological TechniciansBudget AnalystsCommercial and Industrial DesignersComputer and Information Systems ManagersComputer ProgrammersDetectives and Criminal InvestigatorsDietitians and NutritionistsLandscape ArchitectsPublic Relations and Fundraising Managers
Educational Levels and Occupations. Selected Examples Based on Actual Educational Level of Individuals in the Career Field
Actual Education Level High Growth Occupations Moderate or Low Growth Occupations
Graduate or Professional Degree
(Over 50% of individuals have a graduate or professional degree)
Audiologists Chiropractors Epidemiologists Marriage and Family Therapists Pharmacists Physicians and Surgeons Rehabilitation Counselors Speech-Language Pathologists Veterinarians
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School
Clergy Lawyers Librarians Mathematical Technicians Mathematicians Urban and Regional Planners
Varied Educational Levels At least 25% of workers are
in the “high school or less” category; at least 25% are in the “1-3 years postsecondary” category; and at least 25% are in the “4 years of college or more” category.
Cost Estimators Residential Advisors Choreographers Travel Guides Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other
Tour Guides and Escorts Construction Managers Retail Salespersons Geological and Petroleum Technicians First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative
Support Workers Dancers Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers Industrial Production Managers Wholesale and Retail Buyers Library Technicians First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers Lodging Managers Agricultural and Food Science Technicians Chemical Technicians Property, Real Estate, and Community Association
Managers
Source: BLS National Employment Matrix
How do teachers integrate career exploration into classroom work?
Economic history
Statistics and graphing
Career research
Journalism projects
Database projects
Career skills workshops
Informational interviewing
Workshop/Class Series:Career Development in a Mosaic Economy
[1.] What is a mosaic economy? [2.] Career values[3.] Gathering information about careers [4.] Career skills [5.] Marketing and Sales[6.] Creativity and Innovation[7.] Leadership[8.] Customer Service and Problem Solving[9.] Hiring and Interviewing[10.] Resumes[11.] Career presentations [12.] Conclusion: Lifelong career management
Available on the Contextual Learning Portal at: http:// resources21.org/cl