19 Mar National Labor Projections
Posted at 15:22h
in Blog Post
The Bureau of Labor Statistics posted their economic and employment projections for 2012-2022. Healthcare related occupations and industries are projected to add the most jobs overall. In general, occupations that typically require post-seconday education are expected to grow faster than occupations that require a high school diploma or less.
The labor force is expected to grow at a slightly lower rate than previously. Most of the employment growth is projected to be in service-providing industries, with healthcare and construction having the largest percentage of the overall growth. Decreases are projected in:
– Manufacturing
– Federal Government
– Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
– Information
– Utilities
Where do you want your career to be?