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Career Information is for Everybody! Career Information Resources from the TWC/LMCI

Career Information is for Everybody! Career Information Resources from the TWC/LMCI. Richard Froeschle rich@cdr.state.tx.us Texas Workforce Commission/LMCI (512) 491-4941 (800) 822-PLAN. Perkins and Section 118 ACRN.

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Career Information is for Everybody! Career Information Resources from the TWC/LMCI

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  1. Career Information is for Everybody!Career Information Resources from the TWC/LMCI Richard Froeschle rich@cdr.state.tx.us Texas Workforce Commission/LMCI (512) 491-4941 (800) 822-PLAN

  2. Perkins and Section 118 ACRN • Section 118 is in the law but it is not line- item funded by DoEd nor at the state level • The Governor has identified TWC/LMCI as the Texas ACRN section 118 designee • LMCI offers career exploration products, resources and training in support of Perkins through grant dollars from TEA and the USDOL. • LMCI = CDR = SOICC

  3. Labor Market Realities

  4. It’s Not 1955 Anymore! Adapting to New Business Practices and Technology Innovation • “The drive-in restaurant is convenient in nice weather, but I doubt seriously they will ever catch on” • “I’m just afraid the Volkswagen car is going to open the door to a whole lot of foreign business” • “It’s too bad things are so tough nowadays. I see where a few married women are having to work to make ends meet. It won’t be long before young couples are going to have to hire someone to watch their kids so they can both work.”

  5. 1. Doctor, all specialties (2,064) 2. Lawyer (1,816) 3. Teacher K-12 (1,744) 4. Athletes & Coaches (1,238) 5. Law enforcement (1,193) 6. Registered Nurses (1,100) 7. Veterinarians (1,093) 8. Singers/Entertainers (827) 9. Cosmetology/Hairdresser(759) 10. Actors & Directors (506) 11.Architects 12. Biological scientist 13. Auto mechanics 14. Photographers 15. Designers 16. Computer programmer 17. Fire fighters 18. Computer engineers 19. Artists 20. Psychologists Student Career Interests30,868 Inquiries January 2004-January 2007

  6. Top 15 Fall 2005-2006 University Enrollment Fall 2006 enrollment seed records were determined by THECB

  7. Top 15 Fall 2005-2006 Public University Graduates Fall 2006 graduate seed records were determined by THECB ($8,126 avg. all CIPs)

  8. Highest Paying Majors 1 Year Post-Graduation:Bachelors & Associates Degrees Only

  9. LMCI Software: LMI and Career Information Resources (part I) • LMCI Webpage-- Main source for all LMCI publications and links to all LMCI web sitesat www.lmci.state.tx.us • WIN--Wage data for regions, industries, and occupations at www.texaswages.com • TRACER2--General labor market information inquiry tool. Includes unemployment and CLF, employment, demographics in drill down, “The Future” menus at www.tracer2.com

  10. www.lmci.state.tx.us

  11. LMCI Software: LMI and Career Information Resources(part II) • Texas Industry Profiles-occupational profiles, County Narrative Profiles and filters, Employer Contacts http://www.texasindustryprofiles.com • OSCAR-skills transferability, assessments, interactive O*NET data atwww.iOSCAR.org • Reality Check! -Student budget calculator at www.lmci.state.tx.us • Texas Work Prep –Online Courses • www.texasworkprep.com

  12. On-line LMS: Texas Job Hunters Guide

  13. On-line LMS: Your Next Job

  14. On-line LMS: Succeed At Work

  15. “Express” Versions of LMCI Tutorial Publications in English & Spanish

  16. Occupational Career Cluster Digital Video Show • 7 CD set of over 360 Occupational Videos Organized by 16 Career Clusters • Close Captioning for Hearing Impaired • Visual confirmation of usual workplace setting • Duty and Task Requirements • Salary and Job Outlook Expectations • 250 Spanish Videos

  17. Occupation and Skills Computer- Assisted Researcher

  18. In PY2007, iOSCAR will become Texas CARES Online!

  19. Completely Updated Data Upgraded to FoxPro 9.0 Same comprehensive, integrated tools Web version of Texas CARES combining features from FoxPro CARES and iOSCAR will be completed during PY2007

  20. LMCI Hardcopy Publications • Starting the Conversation • Texas Job Hunters Guide • Succeed At Work • Your Next Job • Charting Your Course • Pathways to Personal Independence • Directory of Licensed Occupations • Careers Are Everywhere (elementary)

  21. New Middle School tabloid newspaper called Career Investigations, formerly known as On Your Mark. Hardcopies and e-zine formats. Due on the market January 2008.

  22. Career Success High School Newspaper •Comparisons of Post- Secondary Education •Career Clusters with Occupations List •Budget Calculator •Parent’s Guide Pullout

  23. The new 2008 Career Success tabloid and “e-zine” publication available in February 2008

  24. New Career Success will align with the Career Clusters and be available in hardcopy and e-zine formats. Should be available Jan 2008.

  25. Texas Job Hunter’s Guide • Ideal for All Types of Job Seekers • How to Prepare Yourself, as Well as Your Resume • How to be a Great Employee and Build Your Career • Information Every Texas Worker Should Know to Find a Job

  26. Succeed at Work Workforce Magazine •Maintaining a Proper Attitude •Managing Your Career Career Development Resources •Living a Balanced Life •Starting a New Job •Work Ethics

  27. Your Next Job Workforce Magazine •Guide for Downsized, Dislocated & Laid Off Workers •Managing Your Career •Tips for Dealing with the Stress •Starting a New Job

  28. Pathways to Personal Independence Pathways to Personal Independence is aimed at helping workers create career paths that move them from entry-level jobs to economic freedom. It identifies three pathways for each of ten common entry-level positions, listing the exact knowledge, skills and abilities and training needed to move forward. An introductory narrative explains career paths for the 21st century, helping workers understand exactly how they can take charge of their own career development

  29. A guidebook explaining how to ask the right questions before you select a college, a major or even the type of postsecondary education that is best for you! Charting Your Course

  30. Licensed Occupations and Apprenticeship Program Contacts in Texas • 100 Different Licensed Occupations • Contact Information for Proper Licensing Agency • Testing and Fees Required • Complete List of Registered Apprenticeship Programs • Minimum Age, Physical and Educational Requirements

  31. Lots of Other Cool Stuff! National LMI Web Sites • Bureau of Labor Statistics at www.bls.gov • US Dept. of Commerce at www.doc.gov • America’s Career InfoNetwww.acinet.org • O*NET at www.onetcenter.org • Dept. of Ed Career Clusters at www.careerclusters.org • Bureau of Economic Analysis at www.bea.gov • Census Bureau www.census.gov for: ---American Community Survey ---County Business Patterns ---LED http://themap.excensusonline.com

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