Labor Market Information (LMI)
A state or region projects a large number of open positions and limited supply of trained workers to fill the positions.
What are high demand occupations?
To be integrated into all instruction to foster critical thinking, self- management, working with others, using information, etc. (WIOA)
What are Workforce Preparation Activities?
Awarded under a variety of types of education and training upon the successful completion of a brief course of study (usually one year or less). May be awarded by private or public colleges, employers, trade associations.
What is a Certificate?
The principal federal agency charged with gathering labor market data.
What is the Bureau of Labor Market Statistics?
The sum total of one’s life experiences, including education, paid and unpaid work, and community, volunteer and family activities
What is a Career?
Developed or endorsed by a nationally-recognized association or organization. Sought or accepted by companies within the sector for purposes of hiring or recruitment.
What are Industry Recognized Credentials?
Groupings based on common knowledge and skill requirements. Used as an organizing tool for career exploration, curriculum design and instruction.
What are career clusters? Bonus question - what are some examples?
When it’s written down, it’s more likely to happen.
What is a goal/plan?
Bonus: Why?
A type of skill that is not limited to a specific academic discipline, area of knowledge, job, or task and is useful in any work situation, e.g. communication or organizational skills.
What are transferable skills?