Located in:
- Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
(OMB Control No. 1205-0040)
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: [RB1] . Below is the number of jobs per targeted industry and the growth over the past six years.
SCSEP Table 1: Workforce Development Council’s Target Industries
| WDC Target Industries | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Growth |
| Advanced Manufacturing | 61,577 | 63,769 | 66,056 | 67,792 | 68,409 | 67,700 | 9.94% |
| Aerospace | 995 | 1,039 | 1,180 | 1,450 | 1,455 | 1,357 | 36.38% |
| Food Processing | 16,809 | 17,452 | 18,571 | 18,808 | 19,198 | 19,159 | 13.98% |
| Health Care | 85,512 | 87,936 | 89,348 | 92,999 | 97,621 | 98,712 | 15.44% |
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 Easterseals-Goodwill 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
| Occupation | 2020 Employment | 2030 Projected Employment | Total Annual Openings* | Median Hourly Wage |
| Retail Salespersons | 25,032 | 27,128 | 5,576 | $14.88 |
| Cashiers | 17,708 | 18,545 | 4,673 | $11.87 |
| Waiter and Waitresses | 12,576 | 14,730 | 4,044 | $11.41 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 18,409 | 20,478 | 3,935 | $15.98 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including fast Food | 14,803 | 17,243 | 4,595 | $10.27 |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | 8,828 | 9,971 | 1,282 | $31.12 |
| Office Clerks, General | 18,336 | 21,206 | 3,524 | $13,70 |
| General and Operations Managers | 14,152 | 16,331 | 2,172 | $40.85 |
| Registered Nurses | 15,352 | 18,402 | 1,465 | $34.44 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 14,440 | 15,403 | 2,493 | $21.30 |
* Annual Openings include openings due to growth and replacement needs
SOURCE: Idaho Department of Labor: lmi.idaho.gov/occupations-in-demand (data extracted on January 10, 2022)