1. Transition Interview Statistics
Economic, Education and Workforce Data

2. Current Snapshot Top Employment by Industry in a 15-County Area
Government
Health Care
Retail
Food Service
Professional, Technical and Scientific Service

3. Predicted Changes Communications and Advertising/Media
Finance, Computers, Engineering and Logistics

4. Top 5 Fastest Growing Occupations by Industry
Finance
Personal Financial Advisors
Finance Sales Agents
Insurance Sales Agents
Financial Managers
Customer Service

5. Top 5 Fastest Growing Occupations by Industry
Computers
Software Developers
Computer User Support
Computer System Analysts
Computer System Managers

6. Top 5 Fastest Growing Occupations by Industry
Architecture/Engineering
Civil Engineers
Mechanical Engineers
Electrical Engineers
Engineer Managers
Admin Assistants

7. Top 5 Fastest Growing Occupations by Industry
Life Sciences
Management Analysis
Market Research
Sales Reps
Admin Assistants
Lab Techs

8. Top Growing Occupations--Now until 2023
High School Diploma, Some College
Personal Care Aides
Home Health Aides
Office Clerks, General
Customer Service Representatives
Retail Salespersons

9. Top Growing Occupations--Now until 2023
Associate Degree or Certification
Registered Nurses
Nursing Assistants
Licensed Practice & Vocational Nurses
Computer User Support Specialists
Heating, A/C & Refrigeration Mechanics & Installers

10. Top Growing Occupations--Now until 2023
Bachelor’s Degree
Accountants and Auditors
Elementary School Teachers
Software Developers
Market Research Analysts

11. Top Growing Occupations--Now until 2023
Graduate Degree or Higher
Postsecondary Teachers
Lawyers
Physical Therapists
Physicians and Surgeons
Pharmacists

12. Unemployment vs. Job Openings
More Workers Than Jobs
Construction
10,612 unemployed; 97 openings
Office/Admin
8,831 unemployed; 1660 openings
Transportation
7,588 unemployed; 607 openings
More Jobs Than Workers
Health Care
1,250 unemployed; openings
Computer/Math
531 unemployed; 1963 openings