Career Information is for Everybody!

Career Information Resources from the

TWC/LMCI

Richard Froeschle rich@cdr.state.tx.usTexas Workforce Commission/LMCI(512) 491-4941(800) 822-PLAN

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

Labor Market Realities

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.”

Student Career Interests30,868 Inquiries January 2004-January 2007

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

Top 15 Fall 2005-2006 University Enrollment

College Major Students

Multi- / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 32,438Unknown / Undeclared 31,367Business Administration and Management, General 25,000Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 23,402Biology / Biological Sciences, General 23,022Psychology, General 16,731Nursing / Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 15,085Business / Commerce, General 13,574Health and Physical Education, General 13,128Accounting 12,799Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 10,740English Language and Literature, General 8,313History, General 8,223Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 8,133Political Science and Government, General 7,999

Fall 2006 enrollment seed records were determined by THECB

Top 15 Fall 2005-2006 Public University Graduates

College Major GradsQuarterlyEarnings

Multi- / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 8,043 $8,665

Psychology, General 4,364 $5,989

Business Administration, Management 4,061 $9,042

Biology, General 3,745 $5,859

Finance and Financial Management Services 3,130 $9,552

Nursing 3,013 $13,898

Marketing 2,900 $8,091

Health and Physical Education/Fitness 2,816 $6,930

Accounting and Related Services 2,401 $9,107

Criminal Justice and Corrections 2,247 $6,851

English Language and Literature 2,210 $6,520

Political Science and Government 2,098 $6,367

History, General 1,829 $6,400

Liberal Arts and Sciences 1,586 $8,283

Sociology 1,441 $6,395

Fall 2006 graduate seed records were determined by THECB ($8,126 avg. all CIPs)

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

College MajorExit Level

Annual Pay

1. Health Professions/Clinical Sciences BA $47,306

2. Engineering BA $45,278

3. Health Professions/Clinical Sciences AAS $44,230

4. Construction Trades AAS $40,120

5. Engineering Technologies/Technicians BA $39,677

6. Science Technologies/ Technicians AAS $37,968

7. Architectural & Related Services AAS $36,737

8. Precision Production AAS $34,167

9. Computer & Information Sciences BA $33,276

10. Business, Mgmt. & Marketing BA $30,851

11. Mathematics & Statistics BA $30,160

15. Liberal Arts BA $27,415

**Avg. earnings for entire graduating cohort, not for individual graduates

  Texas Employment 2004-14 change

Occupational Title  2004 2014

ABS CHG

PCT CHG

Annual Average Openings

Science occupations, natural* 51,950 62,300 10,350 19.9% 2,200

Life scientists 11,600 14,800 3,200 27.6 565

Physical scientists 19,100 22,400 3,300 17.3 760

Natural science technicians** 21,250 25,100 3,850 18.0 875

Technology occupations (computer specialists) 214,400 285,850 71,450 33.3 9,920

Engineering occupations 188,400 224,050 35,650 18.9 7,935

Engineers 111,400 134,450 23,050 20.7 4,815

Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians 77,000 89,600 12,600 16.4 3,120

Mathematical science occupations 6,600 7,100 500 7.6 220

Postsecondary STEM teachers 36,650 48,650 12,000 32.8 2,035

STEM occupations without Postsecondary STEM teachers 461,350 579,300 117,950 25.6 20,275

STEM occupations, total 498,000 627,950 129,950 26.1 22,310

LMCI Software: LMI and Career Information Resources (part I)

• LMCI Webpage-- Main source for all LMCI

publications and links to all LMCI web sites at 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

www.lmci.state.tx.us

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 at www.iOSCAR.org

• Reality Check! -Student budget calculator at www.lmci.state.tx.us

• Texas Work Prep –Online Courses• www.texasworkprep.com

On-line LMS: Texas Job Hunters Guide

On-line LMS: Your Next Job

On-line LMS: Succeed At Work

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

Occupational Career Cluster Digital Video Show

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

Occupation and

Skills

Computer-

Assisted

Researcher

In PY2007, iOSCAR will become Texas CARES Online!

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)

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.

Career Success

High School Newspaper

•Career Clusters with Occupations List

•Comparisons of Post-Secondary Education

•Budget Calculator

•Parent’s Guide Pullout

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

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

Texas Job Hunter’s Texas Job Hunter’s GuideGuide

• 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

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Succeed at Work

Workforce Magazine

•Starting a New Job

•Managing Your Career

•Work Ethics

•Maintaining a Proper Attitude

•Living a Balanced Life

Your Next Job

Workforce Magazine

•Starting a New Job

•Managing Your Career

•Guide for Downsized, Dislocated & Laid Off Workers

•Tips for Dealing with the Stress

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

Charting Your CourseCharting Your Course

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!

• 100 Different Licensed Occupations

• Minimum Age, Physical and

Educational Requirements

• Testing and Fees Required

• Contact Information for Proper Licensing Agency

Licensed Occupations and Apprenticeship Licensed Occupations and Apprenticeship Program Contacts in TexasProgram Contacts in Texas

• Complete List of Registered Apprenticeship Programs

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 InfoNet www.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