My Next Move…and more Youth CareerConnect Grantees Conference July 2015 Using OnLine Tools From the U.S. Department of Labor to Explore Careers Labor Market Information Resources

YCC – Core Areas Integrated Academic and Career-Focused Learning; Employer Engagement; Individualized Career and Academic Counseling; Work-based Learning and Exposure to the World of Work;

What is Labor Market Information (LMI)? LMI is derived from a combination of sources, and all are needed to really understand the labor market. LMI is a way to organize and make sense of the world of work, using... Numbers, such as survey and statistical information These days, we often think of LMI in two buckets: “Traditional” and “Real-Time.” Traditional LMI comes from government sources like the Census Bureau and the Bureau of Labor Statistics; the data is gathered using Censuses and sample surveys. We are all familiar with the decennial census, where information is collected from individuals every 10 years; this provides basic information on the population such as age, race, sex and residence (Traditional). LMI also contains information about: advertised jobs by geography, occupation, industry, current skill requirements and market-based demand for licenses and certifications (Real Time).

Where is LMI…How do I find it? US Department of Labor – Employment & Training E-Tools – My Next Move – O*NET Online – Career One Stop Bureau of Labor & Statistics – Occupational Outlook Handbook State Websites

What’s My Next Move? Handout: The What’s My Next Move? guide is: designed to help high-school students manage their career and employment path. a simple, seven-step guide to print or use online. a great combination of easy access to online resources and straightforward action items for teens to complete on their own or in with an adult. produced by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration.

First Things First…Step 1

Results

Step 2 Interest + Education/Training (Job Zones) Job Zones = How much education, training and experience do I need to do the job…the higher the job zone the more education and experience you need

Selecting Preparation Medium preparation = Associates Degree Considerable preparation = bachelor’s degree Extensive = Master’s and above

List of occupations that match your interest score and job zone preference Find other occupations that match your secondary and third interest scores

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4 Sample Informational Interview Questions

Steps 4 and 5 Student and Career Advisors page on CareerOneStop

Steps 4 and 5 Research Employers – Business Finder

Step 6 Job Search Checklist

Step 7 Where to get help

CareerOneStop.org: State LMI

Virtual Field Trip State Profiles

Specific State LMI Site

Example: Kentucky

KY: In Demand Career Profiles

Questions? Lauren Fairley Workforce Analyst US Department of Labor Employment & Training Administration Office of Workforce Investment Division of National Programs, Tools, and Technical Assistance (202)