Career Clusters: Forecasting Demand For
High School Through College Jobs 2008-2018 Anthony P. Carnevale and Nicole Smith November 14, 2011

Overview • This report analyzes
the demand for high school workers and projects the need for high school through college jobs throughout 2018. • Jobs for workers with a high school diploma or less still exist, but are declining. • By 2018 the demand for high skilled and middle- skilled-workers will be greater.

Manufacturing • While careers like
manufacturing will decline between 2008 and 2018, about 2 million jobs will become available as baby boomers retire.

Male-dominated Careers • Manufacturing, construction,
transportation, and hospitality are male-dominated careers with the greatest possibility to employee high-school level workers.

Demand

Male vs. Female Wages •
A male can earn $35K with a high school diploma in manufacturing, and a female must have postsecondary education to earn nearly the same salary. • Middle-skill jobs are the minimum requirement for females to earn a higher salary.

Wage Gap

Middle-skill Jobs • Middle-skill jobs
require some level of postsecondary education and lead to a median salary of $45K.

Con’t. • Six Career Clusters:
manufacturing, marketing, transportation, healthcare, business and hospitality. • Fastest growing: healthcare by 21 percent and hospitality by 12 percent.

Advanced Degrees • Workers with
a Bachelor’s degree or higher have the most positive career outlook. • People with a B.A. will make over $35K and average $60K.

Conclusion • Obtaining postsecondary credentials
lead to more lucrative careers, especially for women. • Throughout 2018, workforce demands will shift and the demand for skilled workers will flourish.

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