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High Growth Occupations

High Growth Occupations. Got College Lesson #3. 3 MINUTES: 1. Read this definition of “Occupational Outlook” A prediction of future job openings in specific career fields . 2. On a sticky note, address the following question:

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High Growth Occupations

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  1. High Growth Occupations Got College Lesson #3

  2. 3 MINUTES: 1. Read this definition of “Occupational Outlook” A prediction of future job openings in specific career fields. 2. On a sticky note, address the following question: What is the difference between occupations that are growing the fastest and occupations that are gaining the most new jobs? BELLWORK

  3. CARD-PAIR-SHARE

  4. Occupations that are adding brand new jobs to the career field. Example: I have 3 people working for me, but I need more help, so I create job openings for 3 more people. Now I have 6 people working for me. OCCUPATIONS THAT ARE GROWING THE FASTEST

  5. Occupations that are hiring new people to fill job openings that have previously been filled. Example: I have 12 people working for me, but 3 of them just quit. I now have 3 job openings. OCCUPATIONS THAT ARE GAINING THE MOST NEW JOBS

  6. 1. Define “fastest growing occupations” 2. Define “occupations gaining the most new jobs” 3. Identify fastest growing occupations in the state of Florida 4. Identify occupations gaining the most new jobs in the state of Florida 5. Analyze, interpret, and organize occupation information 6. Know web resources to utilize for career research OBJECTIVES

  7. ESSENTIAL? Why is it important for you to consider the occupationaloutlook of careers that interest you?

  8. Create a list of 5 occupations you think are the fastest growing in Florida. 1 MINUTE

  9. Cost Estimators • Home Health Aides • Personal and Home Care Aides • Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers • Veterinary Technologists and Technicians TOP 5 FASTEST GROWING IN FL.

  10. 1 MINUTE WHY DO YOU THINK THESE OCCUPATIONS ARE THE FASTEST GROWING?

  11. 1. SIT-PAIR-SHARE 2. Erase your desk

  12. Create a list of 5 occupations that you think are gaining the most new jobs in Florida. 1 MINUTE

  13. Retail Salesperson • Registered Nurses • Food Prep & Serving Workers • Waiters and Waitresses • Customer Service Representatives TOP 5 OCCUPATIONS GAINING MOST NEW JOBS IN FL.

  14. 1 MINUTE WHY DO YOU THINK THESE OCCUPATIONS ARE GAINING THE MOST NEW JOBS?

  15. 1. SIT-PAIR-SHARE 2. Erase your desk

  16. Occupations Gaining Most New Jobs Retail Salesperson Registered Nurses Food Prep & Serving Workers Waiters and Waitresses Customer Service Representatives Fastest Growing Occupations • Cost Estimators • Home Health Aides • Personal and Home Care Aides • Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers • Veterinary Technologists and Technicians DARE TO COMPARE

  17. Identify 1 occupation that interests you from each list. (2 total) • Write down each occupation at the top of the colored pieces of paper. (1 per page) • Show your 2 posters to me, and hand back your Top 100 Lists to me. 2 MINUTES

  18. On the colored pieces of paper, create a poster with the following info: 1. Rank 2. # of openings due to growth 3. # of openings due to separation 4. Total # of openings 5. Average hourly wage 6. Required education/training – USE THE ORANGE SHEET TO HELP YOU!!! 8 MINUTES

  19. Take a look at the whole spreadsheet • Any “ah-ha’s” • Any thought changes about specific jobs/careers • Still interested in the chosen occupations • Info on the Web: • Occupational Outlook Handbook • http://www.bls.gov/ • http://www.workforcecentralflorida.com • http://www.floridajobs.org DEBRIEF

  20. On a sticky note, address the following question: Why is it important for you to consider the occupational outlook of careers that interest you? 2 MINUTES

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