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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: [RB1] . 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 Industries 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Growth
Advanced Manufacturing 53,124 54,501 56,510 59,186 59,823 61,577 63,769 10,645
Aerospace 1,867 1,882 1,900 2,016 1,988 2,170 2,304 437
Food Processing 15,407 15,322 15,620 16,359 16,437 16,809 17,452 2,045
High Tech 49,635 50,230 50,237 49,613 50,456 52,393 52,194 2,559
Health Care 68,989 70,561 71,492 74,538 77,634 80,407 82,822 13,833
Power & Energy 10,617 10,647 10,583 10,496 10,465 10,760 11,153 536

 

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 2014 Employment 2022 Projected Employment Annual Openings* Median Hourly Wage
Retail Salespersons 22,349 26,814 1,221 $11.04
Cashiers 15,007 16,825 820 $9.36
Waiter and Waitresses 10,733 13,145 757 $8.90
Customer Service Representatives 16,265 19,646 738 $13.71
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including fast Food 11,082 14,538 704 $8.92
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers 14,350 17,983 607 $28,72
Office Clerks, General 14,350 17,409 558 $13,70
General and Operations Managers 15,077 14,244 556 $31.53
Registered Nurses 11,629 14,357 524 $29.90
Heavy and Tractor Trailer Truck Drivers 11,933 16,322 507 $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