April 2015

Lorraine Faulds, GCDFWorkforce Intelligence Coordinator

Department of Employment & Workforce

Business Intelligence Department

Hot Jobs

Wages

Education & Training

Military option

WorkKeys

Soft Skills

Want to be a professional athlete?

What if I don’t know what I want to be???

Top 3 Industries in the Midlands (3rd quarter 2014)

Health Care and Social Assistance (14.3% of all emp.) Hospitals Offices of Doctors

Retail Trade (11.1%) General Merchandise Stores Food and Beverage Stores

Public Administration (9.8%) Executive, Legislative and General Government Human Resources

Top 10 Job Ads in the Midlands (March 2015)

Registered NursesSupervisors of Retail Sales WorkersHeavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck DriversRetail SalespersonsSupervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersCustomer Service RepresentativesInsurance Sales AgentsNetwork and Computer Systems AdministratorsMedical and Health Services ManagersComputer Systems Analysts

Top 20 jobs with the most openings in the Midlands (2010-2020)

Registered Nurse Home Health AidesRetail SalespersonsOffice Clerks, GeneralCustomer Service RepresentativesCashiersLaborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, HandSecurity GuardsNursing Aides, Orderlies, and AttendantsReceptionists and Information ClerksHeavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck DriversElementary School Teachers, Except Special EducationWaiters and WaitressesPersonal Care AidesCombined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Inc. Fast FoodFirst-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative WorkersTeam AssemblersBookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing ClerksFood Preparation WorkersCooks, Restaurant

Top 20 Declining OccupationsPostal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and ProcessorsSecretaries and Administrative Assistants, exc. Medical and LegalBusiness Operations Specialists, All OtherSwitchboard Operators, Including Answering ServicePolice and Sheriff's Patrol OfficersFile ClerksData Entry KeyersRehabilitation CounselorsPostal Service ClerksInformation and Record Clerks, All OtherChild, Family, and School Social WorkersFood Service ManagersGeoscientists, Except Hydrologists and GeographersFirst-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersLaundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersHealth and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Computer OperatorsPhotographic Process Workers and Processing Machine OperatorsClaims Adjusters, Examiners, and InvestigatorsCareer/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School

1. Go to www.scois.net.

2. Log in.

3. Go to “Assessments.”

4. Click on “Reality Check.”

5. You are here

1. Select the area of the state you want to live.

2. Select how much you think you will spend

3. Select how much education you want and in what career category you are interested.

4. You will get a list of occupations for the area you selected using the expenses, education, and cluster you picked.

($42,773 / 2,080 hours = $20.56/hour

Indicates local data is not available so state or US data is shown.

65% of all growing occupations

do not require classroom training

beyond high school!

But remember, many of these occupations do not pay well because they do not require much education.

Education # %High school diploma or equivalent 16,116 39.7%Less than high school 10,310 25.4%Bachelor's degree 5,981 14.7%Associate's degree 3,727 9.2%Postsecondary non-degree award 2,206 5.4%Doctoral or professional degree 1,433 3.5%Master's degree 823 2.0%Some college, no degree 4 0.0%All Growing Occupations 40,600 100.0%

Continued…

Less than high school # Change WageHome Health Aides 1,403 9.44Retail Salespersons 1,328 11.57Cashiers 880 8.74Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 860 12.89Waiters and Waitresses 618 8.66Personal Care Aides 614 9.59Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Inc. Fast Food 503 8.43

High school diploma or equivalentOffice Clerks, General 1,215 13.00Customer Service Representatives 993 15.47Security Guards 732 14.87Receptionists and Information Clerks 723 12.73Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 721 20.09First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Workers 494 23.37Team Assemblers 466 14.25Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 418 16.80Medical Assistants 362 13.74Insurance Sales Agents 352 27.12

Postsecondary non-degree awardNursing Assistants 725 11.46Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 271 19.36Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Repairers 268 21.11Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 263 12.15Dental Assistants 222 16.69

Growing Jobs in the Midlands by Education Level (2010-20)

Associate's degree # Change WageRegistered Nurse 2,136 27.11Construction Managers 225 38.72Paralegals and Legal Assistants 195 20.43General and Operations Managers 187 47.22Dental Hygienists 157 24.44Radiologic Technicians 153 22.03Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 119 13.55Physical Therapist Assistants 104 33.71

Bachelor's degreeElementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 622 23.15Accountants and Auditors 348 26.42Network and Computer Systems Administrators 313 35.59Management Analysts 305 32.16Medical and Health Services Managers 232 42.82Public Relations Specialists 209 25.22Health Educators 192 22.94Software Developers, Applications 185 36.96Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career Ed. 181 22.60

Less than HS/GED HS/GED Some college/Associate’s Bachelor’s Master’s and above

$17, 817

$25,631

$31,082

$43,143

$53,840

•Bookkeeping/Accounting Clerks ($16.80)Bookkeeping/Accounting Clerks ($16.80)

•Customer Services Reps ($15.47)Customer Services Reps ($15.47)

•Retail Salespersons ($11.57)Retail Salespersons ($11.57)

•Security Guards ($14.87)Security Guards ($14.87)

Pharmacy Technicians ($14.40)Pharmacy Technicians ($14.40)

Truck Drivers, Heavy/Tractor Trailer ($20.09)Truck Drivers, Heavy/Tractor Trailer ($20.09)

Medical Assistants ($13.74)Medical Assistants ($13.74)

Registered Nurses ($27.11)Registered Nurses ($27.11)

Nursing Assistants ($11.46)Nursing Assistants ($11.46)

HVAC Mechanics/Installers ($21.11)HVAC Mechanics/Installers ($21.11)

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) ($19.36)Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) ($19.36)

Elementary School Teachers ($23.15)Elementary School Teachers ($23.15)

Computer Systems Administrators ($35.59)Computer Systems Administrators ($35.59)

Accountants ($26.42)Accountants ($26.42)

Medical Services Managers ($42.82)Medical Services Managers ($42.82)

Midlands Technical College offers three levels of education:•Certificate, around 25 credit hours, 1 semester, 6 months•Diploma, around 50 credit hours, 2 semesters, 1 year•Degree, 2 years

EXAMPLESCertificates•Basic Electrical Wiring, 29 credit hours

Diplomas•Surgical Technology, 51 credit hours

Degree (Associate’s)•Criminal Justice, 66 credit hours

Midlands Technical College Tuition, Spring 2015

$153 per credit hour

(If you live in Fairfield, Lexington, or Richland County)(Does NOT include books or student fees)

1.How much will it cost to get a Basic Electrical Wiring Certificate (29 credit hours)?

2. Electricians Helpers make $12.88 per hour. How many hours will you have to work to pay for your certificate?

3. How many weeks will it take (40 hours per week)?

See next slide for answers!See next slide for answers!

SC Lottery-Funded Tuition Assistance

•Nearly all students qualify regardless of financial need.•Pays approximately half of the cost, whether you go full or part-time.•Must be an SC resident for at least one year.•Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. •You do not have to show financial need to get this special state funding.

Other scholarships can be found on the SCOIS website (www.scois.net). Just login and go to the “Education” section and look under “Where can I get help paying for school?”

1.$4,437 Sounds like a lot right? BUT…

2. About 345 hours (4,437 divided by $12.88)

3. About 9 weeks (345 divided by 40)

With experience, you can become an Electrician who makes $37,067 or $17.82/hour.

Pay for an entry level soldier with no college: $22,968 (includes pay plus housing and health services); After 5 years = $34,850

Pay for an entry level soldier with a college degree (4-year): $47,338 (includes pay plus housing and health services); After 5 years = $76,719

from www.todaysmilitary.com

Pros•Everything is provided•Promotions•Great way to get skills•Must stay in top physical shape

Cons•Possible danger•Long commitment•Must follow commands•Must stay in top physical shape

• Only one in four of today's youth are fit for military service. (Data from the Pentagon)

o More than 20% of high-school students fail to graduate o Obesity and other medical conditions disqualify about 35% of

candidates o Prior drug and alcohol involvement disqualify another 19% o Criminal records disqualify 5%

• 99% of recruits have a high-school diploma -- an all-time high.

• Candidates with a GED are often turned away and encouraged to take 15 college credits before re-applying.

• There are roughly two applicants for every slot the military is trying to fill.

• WorkKeys is a job skills assessment.

•WorkKeys helps employers select, hire, and train the most qualified candidate.

•The WorkKeys test questions are based on everyday work situations.

• WorkKeys can measure 10 workplace skills, but the ones 11th graders will be taking are:

oApplied MathematicsoLocating for InformationoReading for Information 

Employers use WorkKeys scores to help with hiring!

(1,863 employers in SC)

Lexington County: Michelin and Palmetto Health

Richland County: Sloan Construction and

Sizemore Security

READINGWhen throwing away empty boxes, please make sure all of them are broken down. Flatten them before throwing them in the dumpster. Please stack the milk crates neatly by the back door instead of just throwing them on the ground.

According to the memo shown, where should you put empty milk crates?A.By the back doorB.In the dish roomC.In the dumpsterD.In the milk truckE.Next to the dishwasher

MATHA grocery store takes delivery of soda from your truck at $6 per case. You unloaded 53 cases today. How much does the store owe you?

A. $9B. $47 C. $59D. $318E. $653

LOCATING INFORMATION

Your job is to insert the Moon phase symbols into the calendars your company produces. According to the table, which Moon phase symbol should you paste on March 28?

•A good score can get you a part-time job, a summer job or an internship.

•1,500 companies in SC use a WorkKeys score to decide who to hire.

• WorkKeys scores are kept for 5 years!

Occupation Math Reading Loc. Info.

Web Developer 6 n/a 6

Truck Driver 3 4 4

Athlete 3 4 4

Hairdresser 3 3 n/a

Childcare Worker 3 4 3

Auto. Mechanic 3 4 4

Nursing Assistant 3 4 4

Top 10 Soft Skill that Employers Want(Midlands Area, March 2015)

Oral and written communication skillsIntegrityTeam-oriented, teamworkMicrosoft OfficeDetail orientedCustomer service orientedSelf-starting / Self-motivatedProblem solvingWork independentlyOrganizational skills

77 percent of employers surveyed by

CareerBuilder said they were seeking candidates with soft

skills.

16 percent of the respondents considered

such qualities 

more crucial than hard skills! 

Employers want employees who are:

Employers DON’T want employees who:

Self-motivated, take initiative; deliver more than is promised

Wait for specific instructions, deliver the bare minimum

Flexible, eager to learn new things Are resistant to change, not interested in learning new skills

Easy to work with, positive, can negotiate Are resistant to compromise/negotiation, complain

Informs supervisor of problems and offers solutions

Brings problems to supervisor and expects him/her to give solutions

Organized and able to multitask, on time, meets deadlines without reminders

Is chronically late, disorganized, unprofessional, rude or abusive, requires close supervision to get work done

Takes responsibility, honest Gives excuses, hides mistakes, blames others

Understands when to discuss, and when to follow instructions

Has endless arguments/debates, questions every decision

Has strong communication skills: writing (formal and informal), verbal, presentation/instruction

Has unclear communications, poor writing skills, uncomfortable with public speaking or presentations

Your chances of playing:

Sport College Professional

Football 6.5 1.6

Baseball 6.9 8.6

Basketball-Men 3.4 1.2

Basketball-Women 3.8 0.9

Soccer-Men 5.7 1.4

How long do you think the average career of a professional athlete is?

•According to the NFL Players Association: 3.3 years. 

•Basketball (NBA) = 4.8 years

•Baseball (MLB) = 6.0 yearsWhat is your “Plan B”? Occupations related to sports:

Agents and Managers of Athletes Internet radio hostAthletic Trainer Physical TherapistsCareer Counselor (job coach) Public Address System AnnouncersCoaches and Scouts Public Relations SpecialistsCollege coach Radio and Television AnnouncersHigh school athletic director/coach/teacher

www.mynextmove.org

3 ways to enter:•Keyword•By industry•By what you like to do

• Many jobs in SC do not require a 4-year or Bachelor’s degree.

• But, the more you learn, the more you earn!

• A way to find out how much it will cost to live the lifestyle I want

• Jobs based on education levels

• What I can do after I graduate (postsecondary/career training, technical college, military)

• The importance of the WorkKeys test

• How soft skills can help us get and keep a job

• Where to go if I don’t know what I want to be when I grow up

Presented for

by

Lorraine Fauldslfaulds@dew.sc.gov

SC Department of Employment and Workforce

Business Intelligence Department

(803) 737-2714 or 737-2660

www.scWorkforceInfo.com