Career Development in a Mosaic Economy

Jennifer LeonardThe Skills Library

Email: jleonard @skillslibrary.comPhone: 781-321-7894http://skillslibrary.com

Resources

Book: The Mosaic Economy http://skillslibrary.com/mosaic

Workbook: Career Development Toolkithttp://skillslibrary.com/careers/careerdevelopment_skillslibrary.pdf

Workshop/Classroom Series: Career Development in a Mosaic EconomyIn the Contextual Learning Portal at: http://resources21.org/cl - or -http://resources21.org/cl/contextual.asp?projectnumber=366.4982

Informational Interviews: Career Outlook Project http://skillslibrary.com

Student Questionnaire: First Steps Career Surveyhttp://skillspages.com or http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZLX3FY5

Optimism…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.

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 Sense of History… Understanding Organic “Patterns” in the Economy

Economic History

Employment by Industry Sector, U.S., 1810-2007

International Comparisons

Employment by Industry Sector, U.S., 1810-2007

Mosaic Economy ThemesTechnology

and science – impacting virtually every

field

Concerns for environmental and

economic sustainability are part

of business and personal career values

Revitalization of “traditional” sectors of the economy -- farms, printers, bookstores,

publishing, textile mills, sewing, fabric stores

Attention to home and personal living and working

environments

Attention to community

connectedness

Attention to health and wellness

Manufacturing

A smaller but resilient manufacturing sector; still an anchor of the

economy and a leading source of exports.

Interdependent sectors:

manufacturing-sector + service-sector

Business-to-business services – engineering,

R&D, marketing, accounting, software, repair/maintenance,

etc.

A “mosaic” of jobs

Interior Designer Physical

Therapist Assistant

Medical Research

Medical Supply

Salesperson

Retail Salesperson

Hardware Store

HomeRemodelingContractor

Community Garden

Organizer

Solar Product

Salesperson

Farmers’ Market

Coordinator Medical Equipment

Repairer

Mosaic Economy Approaches to Career Development

Career

interests

and values

Career Options

Career Options

Career Options

Current Statistics

Current Statistics

Current Statistics

Occupational Group: Installation, Maintenance and Repair Occupations

Employment in 2010: 5,428, 600

Projected Employment in 2020: 6,228,700

Growth Rate 14.7% growth (Moderate)

Sample Occupations (with projected growth rate):Bicycle Repairers (37.6%)Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (33.7%)Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (33%)Medical Equipment Repairers (31.5%)Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairs (29.4%)Motorcycle Mechanics (23.6%)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (21.6%)Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians (20.6%)Automotive Body and Related Repairers (18.4%)Locksmiths and Safe Repairers (17.7%)Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (17.2%)Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers (14.6%)Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (14.5%)Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (13.6%)Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians (13.4%)Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers (6.5%)Watch Repairers (5.9%)

Sample

Educational Levels and Occupations. Selected Examples Based on Actual Educational Level of Individuals in the Career Field

Actual Education Level High Growth Occupations Moderate or Low Growth Occupations

High School or LessIncluding Apprenticeship(over 50% of individuals have high school or less)

Bicycle RepairersChildcare WorkersGlaziersHome Health AidesIndustrial Machinery MechanicsMotorcycle MechanicsPersonal Care AidesStonemasons

Bus DriversCarpentersForest and Conservation WorkersHome Appliance RepairersLight Truck and Delivery DriversMachinistsMaintenance Workers, Machinery

1-3 Years Postsecondary (Over 50% of individuals have 1 to 3 years of postsecondary education)

Dental HygienistsEmergency Medical Technicians and ParamedicsEnvironmental Engineering TechniciansMedical Equipment RepairersOccupational Therapy AssistantsPhysical Therapist AssistantsRadio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and RepairersRespiratory TherapistsVeterinary Technologists and Technicians

BailiffsPolice and Sheriff Patrol Officers Respiratory Therapist TechniciansSurveying and Mapping Technicians

4 or More Years College(Over 50% of individuals have four years or more of college)

ActuariesAthletic TrainersComputer Systems AnalystsDatabase AdministratorsEnvironmental EngineersFinancial AnalystsHealth EducatorsHealthcare Social WorkersMarket Research Analysts and Marketing SpecialistsNetwork and Computer Systems AdministratorsOccupational TherapistsPhysical Therapists

Accountants and AuditorsAerospace EngineersArt DirectorsBiological TechniciansBudget AnalystsCommercial and Industrial DesignersComputer and Information Systems ManagersComputer ProgrammersDetectives and Criminal InvestigatorsDietitians and NutritionistsLandscape ArchitectsPublic Relations and Fundraising Managers

Educational Levels and Occupations. Selected Examples Based on Actual Educational Level of Individuals in the Career Field

Actual Education Level High Growth Occupations Moderate or Low Growth Occupations

Graduate or Professional Degree

(Over 50% of individuals have a graduate or professional degree)

Audiologists Chiropractors Epidemiologists Marriage and Family Therapists Pharmacists Physicians and Surgeons Rehabilitation Counselors Speech-Language Pathologists Veterinarians

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School

Clergy Lawyers Librarians Mathematical Technicians Mathematicians Urban and Regional Planners

Varied Educational Levels At least 25% of workers are

in the “high school or less” category; at least 25% are in the “1-3 years postsecondary” category; and at least 25% are in the “4 years of college or more” category.

Cost Estimators Residential Advisors Choreographers Travel Guides Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other

Tour Guides and Escorts Construction Managers Retail Salespersons Geological and Petroleum Technicians First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative

Support Workers Dancers Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers Industrial Production Managers Wholesale and Retail Buyers Library Technicians First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers Lodging Managers Agricultural and Food Science Technicians Chemical Technicians Property, Real Estate, and Community Association

Managers

Source: BLS National Employment Matrix

How do teachers integrate career exploration into classroom work?

Economic history

Statistics and graphing

Career research

Journalism projects

Database projects

Career skills workshops

Informational interviewing

Workshop/Class Series:Career Development in a Mosaic Economy

[1.] What is a mosaic economy? [2.] Career values[3.] Gathering information about careers [4.] Career skills [5.] Marketing and Sales[6.] Creativity and Innovation[7.] Leadership[8.] Customer Service and Problem Solving[9.] Hiring and Interviewing[10.] Resumes[11.] Career presentations [12.] Conclusion: Lifelong career management

Available on the Contextual Learning Portal at: http:// resources21.org/cl