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Career Development in a Mosaic Economy

Explore the concept of a "Mosaic Economy" and its application to classrooms and students. Discover the diverse career opportunities available in today's dynamic labor market and the different paths towards career growth. Learn about the evolving job market through statistics, history, economics, and technology.

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Career Development in a Mosaic Economy

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  1. Career Development in a Mosaic Economy Presented by: Jennifer LeonardThe Skills Library

  2. Agenda • Warm-up exercise: Career Outlook Interview (informational interview) (Use the worksheet to interview someone at your table about their job, or the job of a friend or family member) • Concept of a “Mosaic Economy” • How does this concept apply to your classroom & your students? • Topics to explore (somewhat academic) • Key questions to explore (very practical)

  3. Where are the jobs? 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 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.

  4. A “mosaic” of jobs Home & Daily Living Health and Wellness Farmers’ Market Coordinator Interior Designer Physical Therapist Assistant Medical Equipment Repairer Environment Retail Salesperson Hardware Store Solar Product Salesperson Medical Supply Salesperson Medical Research Community Garden Organizer HomeRemodeling Contractor Manufacturing

  5. Straight-line paths or not-so-straight Purchasing Manager for Health Care Center Communications Director For Tourism Board Nutritionist for Grocery Store Chain Agricultural Extension Specialist Coordinator for Farmers Markets Solar Panel Installer Career interests and values Landscaper Nurse Dietician

  6. A Sense of History....

  7. Economic History Employment by Industry Sector, U.S., 1810-2007

  8. International Comparisons Employment by Industry Sector, U.S., 1810-2007

  9. Current Statistics

  10. Current Statistics

  11. Mosaic Economy Themes

  12. Economic Statistics: Wages and Education Wages $ % of workers with more than high school

  13. Current Statistics Sample Occupational Group: Installation, Maintenance and Repair Occupations

  14. Why look at job market information? • Education and Career Planning: • Get an overview of the economy before researching specific industries, occupations and education and training options. • Community & Career Applications and Contextual Learning: • Journalism/Media:What are some trends in the job market? What is the latest career advice? • Psychology & Education / Child/Adolescent Development:What should children and adolescents know about how people find work and develop careers? • Community Development:How can community leaders understand local job market patterns, needs and opportunities? • Academic Curriculum: • History: How have job markets, businesses and communities changed throughout history? • Geography: How do climate, terrain, waterways, natural resources affect job markets? • Economics: How do shifts in supply and demand affect wages and job openings? • Math / Statistics / Graphing: How can I use charts and graphs to display, analyze and compare various labor market statistics?

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