Labor Market Information – Building Better Programs https://www.buildingbetterprograms.org Resources for Improving TANF and Related Work Programs Thu, 04 Jun 2015 18:42:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Recovery: Job Growth and Education Requirements Through 2020 https://www.buildingbetterprograms.org/2015/06/04/recovery-job-growth-and-education-requirements-through-2020/ Thu, 04 Jun 2015 18:42:27 +0000 http://www.buildingbetterprograms.org/?p=1176 Read more]]> This report looks forward to the year 2020 and predicts the state of the American economy. Recovery 2020 provides vital labor market information such as which fields are expected to create the most jobs, the education requirements required to gain employment in the U.S., and the skills most coveted by employers.

Recovery: Job Growth and Education Requirements Through 2020

]]> Crittenton Women’s Union’s Hot Jobs 2013 Survey https://www.buildingbetterprograms.org/2015/06/04/crittenton-womens-unions-hot-jobs-2013-survey/ Thu, 04 Jun 2015 18:41:17 +0000 http://www.buildingbetterprograms.org/?p=1160 Read more]]> The Hot Jobs 2013 report is Crittenton Women’s Union’s triennial survey of the Massachusetts labor market to identify career paths that lead to economic self-sufficiency. Hot Jobs 2013 defines “Hot Jobs” as careers that require two years or less of post-secondary education or training, meet the Massachusetts Index income level for a single-parent family with two children, and currently post high vacancy rates.

Hot Jobs 2013: Promoting Economic Independence Through Informed Career Decisions

]]> DoL’s Labor Market Information (LMI) Resources https://www.buildingbetterprograms.org/2015/06/04/dols-labor-market-information-lmi-resources/ Thu, 04 Jun 2015 18:39:53 +0000 http://www.buildingbetterprograms.org/?p=1158 Read more]]> The Department of Labor offers a wealth of Labor market information to help identify the fastest growing industries by region. These resources may be useful for job developers seeking to find occupations with opportunities for growth for their clients.

Career One Stop
The most comprehensive source of Labor Market Information is Career One Stop. The website provides detailed information on employment growth and wages by occupation and location.
http://www.careeronestop.org/ 

State Labor Market Information Contact List
State and local LMI specialists stay informed about local employment trends and may be aware of companies or industries that are relocating to specific localities. Local job centers may also have LMI specialists on staff.
www.bls.gov/bls/ofolist.htm

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