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a. 1. Discuss Long-term Projections for Jobs in Industries and Occupations in the State That May Provide Employment Opportunities for Older Workers. (20 Cfr 641.302(d))(may Alternatively Be Discussed in the Economic Analysis Section of Strategic Plan.)

Current Narrative:

The ICOA’s long term senior employment strategies focus on the Workforce Development Council’s four main industry sectors: Advanced Manufacturing, High Tech, Health Care and Power & Energy. The trends in these sectors show more opportunities in Health Care and Advanced Manufacturing. Below is the number of jobs per targeted industry and the growth over the past seven years.

SCSEP Table 1: Workforce Development Council’s Target Industries

WDC Target Industries2010201120122013201420152016Growth
Advanced Manufacturing53,12454,50156,51059,18659,82361,57763,76910,645
  • Aerospace
1,8671,8821,9002,0161,9882,1702,304437
  • Food Processing
15,40715,32215,62016,35916,43716,80917,4522,045
High Tech49,63550,23050,23749,61350,45652,39352,1942,559
Health Care68,98970,56171,49274,53877,63480,40782,82213,833
Power & Energy10,61710,64710,58310,49610,46510,76011,153536

Source: Idaho Department of Labor, Quarterly Census of Employment & Wages 2010-2016

The occupations identified as high demand provide the data needed for ICOA and Experience Works to develop and recruit specific organizations to consider employing individuals 55+. The Top Ten High-Demand Occupations by annual openings is identified below.

SCSEP Table 2: Top Ten High-Demand Occupations by Annual Openings

Occupation2014 Employment2022 Projected EmploymentAnnual Openings*Median Hourly Wage
Retail Salespersons22,34926,8141,221$11.04
Cashiers15,00716,825820$9.36
Waiter and Waitresses10,73313,145757$8.90
Customer Service Representatives16,26519,646738$13.71
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including fast Food11,08214,538704$8.92
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers14,35017,983607$28,72
Office Clerks, General14,35017,409558$13,70
General and Operations Managers15,07714,244556$31.53
Registered Nurses11,62914,357524$29.90
Heavy and Tractor Trailer Truck Drivers11,93316,322507$18.33

* Annual Openings include openings due to growth and replacement needs

SOURCE: 2014-2024 Idaho Department of Labor Occupational and Industry Projections

Communications and Research November 2016