March 8, 2010 - Computer software engineers, accountants and auditors, registered nurses, and dental assistants are among the top occupations with projected job growth through 2016, according to a new publication released today by the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth (DELEG).
Michigan's Hot 50 - Tomorrow's High-Demand, High-Wage Careers was prepared by DELEG's Bureau of Labor Market Information & Strategic Initiatives, and highlights occupations that may have positive long-term job growth, substantial annual job openings and above average hourly wages over the next 10 years. The report is available at www.michigan.gov/lmi, (click on "Publications").
"Higher learning translates into higher earnings, which is why continuing education and training after high school is so important," said DELEG Director Stanley "Skip" Pruss. "Well over half of these top occupations require either a two-year associate's degree or a bachelor's degree or higher."
Pruss said that the Michigan's HOT 50 publication continues to be an important tool in helping students prepare for future careers, and assisting adults, especially displaced workers seeking a career change, to identify growth occupations with high earning potential.
The publication lists the top job titles, their projected rates of job growth, projected number of annual job openings, average hourly wage, and education and training requirements. It is intended to identify occupations with solid long-term growth potential, but may not reflect current hiring demand.
Several of the job titles highlighted in the Hot 50 Jobs publication exist in Michigan's green economy, such as jobs in engineering, construction, technicians, and repair. These green-related occupations were identified in DELEG's recent study, Michigan Green Jobs Report 2009. Other emerging green occupations are still very new, and for these job titles employment forecasts and wage data do not yet exist.
Career information and job search and training resources from No Worker Left Behind, Michigan Works!, the Michigan Talent Bank, and the Michigan Career Portal are also highlighted in the publication.
"Accurate information on future demand occupations in Michigan is more vital than ever," said Pruss. "It will assist students and jobseekers in obtaining the skills necessary for Michigan occupations with an above average job outlook," he said.
DELEG is sending Michigan's Hot 50 brochures to all Michigan Works! service centers; offices of Michigan Rehabilitation Services; the Michigan Commission for the Blind; universities and community colleges; and Michigan's regional career and technical education administrators for distribution to local middle and high school counselors and students.
The Bureau of Labor Market Information and Strategic Initiatives produce all of the basic labor market statistics and indicators for Michigan and its metro regions and counties. This includes information on employment and unemployment, industry job levels and trends, wages by industry and occupation, economic and workforce development research, and forecasts of high demand occupations.
For more information about the Bureau of Labor Market Information & Strategic Initiatives or DELEG, please visit www.michigan.gov/lmi, or www.michigan.gov/deleg. Visit the Green Jobs Initiative Website, www.michigan.gov/greenjobs to view the Green Jobs Report 2009, data and information on education, and training opportunities.
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For more information about DELEG, please visit www.michigan.gov/deleg.
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