Many people wonder what jobs are “happening” in our area and what are the higher paying positions. Professionals in the Employment and Training field refer to this as Labor Market Information (LMI.)

Where can you find this information? There are many resources that a person can use to explore the world of LMI. The One-Stop Employment Center can help with jobs that come in from local employers. There are many resources on the Internet to assist you. Before you explore the Internet sites, let’s look at a quick summary of some of the jobs in our area. Keep in mind that this is just a sampling.

The following information is found on http://www.labormarketinfo.com

Occupations with the most projected employment openings:

• Retail Salespersons
• General Managers and Top Executives
• General Office Clerks
• Sales Supervisors
• Secretaries
• Registered Nurses
• Receptionists and Information Clerks
• Nursing Aides
• Maintenance Repairers
• Truck Drivers
• Teachers

Occupations with the most growth:

• Computer Engineers
• Computer Support Specialists
• All other Computer Scientists
• Machine Builders/Precision Machine Assemblers
• Systems Analysts
• Home Health Aides
• Medical Records Technicians

Higher Paying Occupations:

• Physicians and Surgeons Over $130,000
• Interior Designers Over $100,000
• Landscape Architects Over $100,000
• Real Estate Brokers Over $80,000
• Physical Therapists Over $75,000
• Health Service Managers Over $70,000
• Teachers Over $60,000

There are many more occupations and wages to explore in the two counties. You can access the following site for more information. You can even sort the information to meet your needs:

http://www.labormarketinfo.com

Remember, the more informed you are about your job choices, the more likely you will have a happy and prosperous career.

Good luck!