1. Career Development in a Mosaic Economy Jennifer Leonard The Skills Library Email: jleonard @skillslibrary.com Phone: 781-321-7894 http://skillslibrary.com

2. Resources Book: The Mosaic Economy http://skillslibrary.com/mosaic Workbook: Career Development Toolkit http://skillslibrary.com/careers/careerdevelopment_skillslibrary.pdf Workshop/Classroom Series: Career Development in a Mosaic Economy In 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 Survey http://skillspages.comhttp://skillspages.com or http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZLX3FY5http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZLX3FY5

3. 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.

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

5. Economic History Employment by Industry Sector, U.S., 1810-2007

6. International Comparisons Employment by Industry Sector, U.S., 1810-2007

7. Mosaic Economy Themes Technology 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.

8. A “mosaic” of jobs Interior Designer Physical Therapist Assistant Medical Research Medical Supply Salesperson Retail Salesperson Hardware Store Home Remodeling Contractor Community Garden Organizer Solar Product Salesperson Farmers’ Market Coordinator Medical Equipment Repairer

9. Mosaic Economy Approaches to Career Development Career interests and values Career Options

10. Current Statistics

12. Occupational Group: Installation, Maintenance and Repair Occupations Employment in 2010:5,428, 600 Projected Employment in 2020:6,228,700 Growth Rate14.7% 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

13. Educational Levels and Occupations. Selected Examples Based on Actual Educational Level of Individuals in the Career Field Actual Education LevelHigh Growth OccupationsModerate or Low Growth Occupations High School or Less Including Apprenticeship (over 50% of individuals have high school or less)  Bicycle Repairers  Childcare Workers  Glaziers  Home Health Aides  Industrial Machinery Mechanics  Motorcycle Mechanics  Personal Care Aides  Stonemasons  Bus Drivers  Carpenters  Forest and Conservation Workers  Home Appliance Repairers  Light Truck and Delivery Drivers  Machinists  Maintenance Workers, Machinery 1-3 Years Postsecondary (Over 50% of individuals have 1 to 3 years of postsecondary education)  Dental Hygienists  Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics  Environmental Engineering Technicians  Medical Equipment Repairers  Occupational Therapy Assistants  Physical Therapist Assistants  Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers  Respiratory Therapists  Veterinary Technologists and Technicians  Bailiffs  Police and Sheriff Patrol Officers  Respiratory Therapist Technicians  Surveying and Mapping Technicians 4 or More Years College (Over 50% of individuals have four years or more of college)  Actuaries  Athletic Trainers  Computer Systems Analysts  Database Administrators  Environmental Engineers  Financial Analysts  Health Educators  Healthcare Social Workers  Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists  Network and Computer Systems Administrators  Occupational Therapists  Physical Therapists  Accountants and Auditors  Aerospace Engineers  Art Directors  Biological Technicians  Budget Analysts  Commercial and Industrial Designers  Computer and Information Systems Managers  Computer Programmers  Detectives and Criminal Investigators  Dietitians and Nutritionists  Landscape Architects  Public Relations and Fundraising Managers

14. Educational Levels and Occupations. Selected Examples Based on Actual Educational Level of Individuals in the Career Field Actual Education LevelHigh Growth OccupationsModerate 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

15. 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

16. 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