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:
(a) Economic Projections and Impact
The projections for Maryland are developed in OWIP within MD Labor. This section will discuss long-term projections for industries and occupations in the state that have the most potential to benefit older workers seeking unsubsidized employment. Further, it will provide current and future strategies to identify and coordinate training opportunities to improve the employment prospects of the Program-eligible population.
(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.)
Long-term projections for jobs in industries and occupations in Maryland
According to the latest Labor Market Information, the long-term projections of employment in Maryland are promising through 2026 with the exception of government and mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction.
Table: Maryland Industry Projections 2016 - 2026
Maryland Industry Projections - 2016 - 2026
| Industry | Employment 2016 | Employment 2026 | Employment Change` | Percent Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total All Industries | 2,550,997 | 2,745,450 | 194,453 | 7.6% |
| Agricultural, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 5,259 | 5,657 | 398 | 7.6%% |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 1,172 | 978 | -194 | -16.6% |
| Utilities | 10,054 | 10,115 | 61 | 0.6% |
| Construction | 160,901 | 181,202 | 20,301 | 12.6% |
| Manufacturing | 103,589 | 104,505 | 916 | 0.9% |
| Wholesale Trade | 85,918 | 88,267 | 2,349 | 2.7% |
| Retail Trade | 291,295 | 307,852 | 16,557 | 5.7% |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 84,370 | 90,886 | 6,516 | 7.7% |
| Information | 41,434 | 43,857 | 2,423 | 5.8% |
| Finance and Insurance | 95,225 | 100,927 | 5,702 | 6.0% |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 45,037 | 46,440 | 1,403 | 3.1% |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 252,955 | 273,060 | 20,105 | 7.9% |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 26,048 | 28,118 | 2, 070 | 7.9% |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 170,532 | 186,597 | 16,065 | 9.4% |
| Educational Services | 143,752 | 154,567 | 10,815 | 7.5% |
| Healthcare and Social Assistance | 369,131 | 432,773 | 63,642 | 17.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment and Recreation | 47,461 | 51,233 | 3,772 | 7.9% |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 227,049 | 246,679 | 19,630 | 8.6% |
| Other Services (Except Government) | 91,191 | 97,463 | 6,272 | 6.9% |
| Postal Service | 17,841 | 17,905 | 64 | 0.4% |
| Government | 280,783 | 276,369 | -4,414 | - 1.6% |
Source: http://www.dllr.state.md.us/lmi/iandoproj/
Maryland’s diversified economy offers employment opportunity to individuals with low, high, or specialized skills. The table above illustrates the importance of isolating and targeting those industries most conducive to the provision of solid and viable employment to individuals at various levels of skill. MD SCSEP works with local employment partners to collaborate on best practices to engage, train, and ultimately place low-income seniors in jobs within industries that have the most potential for job growth. Currently, MD SCSEP is experiencing training assignment success within the following areas:
- Hospitality and Food Services,
- Administrative and Support Services,
- Healthcare and Social Assistance, and
- Religious, civic, professional and similar organizations.
In addition to state and local government, these aforementioned areas are where the bulk of MD SCSEP trainees declare interest, receive training, and are ultimately placed for unsubsidized employment.