Career Information is for Everybody! Career Information Resources from the TWC/LMCI

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Career Information is for Everybody!Career
Information Resources from the TWC/LMCI

• Richard Froeschle rich_at_cdr.state.tx.us
• Texas Workforce Commission/LMCI
• [phone]
• (800) 822-PLAN

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Perkins and Section 118 ACRN

• Section 118 is in the law but it is not line-
  item funded by DoEd nor at the state level
• The Governor has identified TWC/LMCI as the Texas
  ACRN section 118 designee
• LMCI offers career exploration products,
  resources and training in support of Perkins
  through grant dollars from TEA and the USDOL.
• LMCI CDR SOICC

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Labor Market Realities
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Its Not 1955 Anymore! Adapting to New Business
Practices and Technology Innovation

• The drive-in restaurant is convenient in nice
  weather, but I doubt seriously they will ever
  catch on
• Im just afraid the Volkswagen car is going to
  open the door to a whole lot of foreign business
• Its too bad things are so tough nowadays. I see
  where a few married women are having to work to
  make ends meet. It wont be long before young
  couples are going to have to hire someone to
  watch their kids so they can both work.

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Student Career Interests30,868 Inquiries January
2004-January 2007

• 1. Doctor, all specialties (2,064)
• 2. Lawyer (1,816)
• 3. Teacher K-12 (1,744)
• 4. Athletes Coaches (1,238)
• 5. Law enforcement (1,193)
• 6. Registered Nurses (1,100)
• 7. Veterinarians (1,093)
• 8. Singers/Entertainers (827)
• 9. Cosmetology/Hairdresser(759)
• 10. Actors Directors (506)

• 11. Architects
• 12. Biological scientist
• 13. Auto mechanics
• 14. Photographers
• 15. Designers
• 16. Computer programmer
• 17. Fire fighters
• 18. Computer engineers
• 19. Artists
• 20. Psychologists

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Top 15 Fall 2005-2006 University Enrollment
College Major Students
Multi- / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 32,438
Unknown / Undeclared 31,367
Business Administration and Management, General 25,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 23,402
Biology / Biological Sciences, General 23,022
Psychology, General 16,731
Nursing / Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 15,085
Business / Commerce, General 13,574
Health and Physical Education, General 13,128
Accounting 12,799
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 10,740
English Language and Literature, General 8,313
History, General 8,223
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 8,133
Political Science and Government, General 7,999
Fall 2006 enrollment seed records were determined
by THECB
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Top 15 Fall 2005-2006 Public University Graduates
College Major Grads Quarterly Earnings
Multi- / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 8,043 8,665
Psychology, General 4,364 5,989
Business Administration, Management 4,061 9,042
Biology, General 3,745 5,859
Finance and Financial Management Services 3,130 9,552
Nursing 3,013 13,898
Marketing 2,900 8,091
Health and Physical Education/Fitness 2,816 6,930
Accounting and Related Services 2,401 9,107
Criminal Justice and Corrections 2,247 6,851
English Language and Literature 2,210 6,520
Political Science and Government 2,098 6,367
History, General 1,829 6,400
Liberal Arts and Sciences 1,586 8,283
Sociology 1,441 6,395
Fall 2006 graduate seed records were determined
by THECB (8,126 avg. all CIPs)
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Highest Paying Majors 1 Year Post-GraduationBach
elors Associates Degrees Only
College Major Exit Level Annual Pay
1. Health Professions/Clinical Sciences BA 47,306
2. Engineering BA 45,278
3. Health Professions/Clinical Sciences AAS 44,230
4. Construction Trades AAS 40,120
5. Engineering Technologies/Technicians BA 39,677
6. Science Technologies/ Technicians AAS 37,968
7. Architectural Related Services AAS 36,737
8. Precision Production AAS 34,167
9. Computer Information Sciences BA 33,276
10. Business, Mgmt. Marketing BA 30,851
11. Mathematics Statistics BA 30,160
15. Liberal Arts BA 27,415
Avg. earnings for entire graduating cohort, not for individual graduates Avg. earnings for entire graduating cohort, not for individual graduates Avg. earnings for entire graduating cohort, not for individual graduates
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    Texas Employment Texas Employment 2004-14 change 2004-14 change
Occupational Title   Occupational Title   2004 2014 ABS CHG PCT CHG Annual Average Openings
Science occupations, natural 51,950 51,950 62,300 10,350 19.9 2,200
Life scientists 11,600 11,600 14,800 3,200 27.6 565
Physical scientists 19,100 19,100 22,400 3,300 17.3 760
Natural science technicians 21,250 21,250 25,100 3,850 18.0 875
Technology occupations (computer specialists) 214,400 214,400 285,850 71,450 33.3 9,920
Engineering occupations 188,400 188,400 224,050 35,650 18.9 7,935
Engineers 111,400 111,400 134,450 23,050 20.7 4,815
Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians 77,000 77,000 89,600 12,600 16.4 3,120
Mathematical science occupations 6,600 6,600 7,100 500 7.6 220
Postsecondary STEM teachers 36,650 36,650 48,650 12,000 32.8 2,035
STEM occupations without Postsecondary STEM teachers 461,350 461,350 579,300 117,950 25.6 20,275
STEM occupations, total 498,000 498,000 627,950 129,950 26.1 22,310
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LMCI Software LMI and Career Information
Resources (part I)

• LMCI Webpage-- Main source for all LMCI
  publications and links to all LMCI web sites at
  www.lmci.state.tx.us
• WIN--Wage data for regions, industries, and
  occupations at www.texaswages.com
• TRACER2--General labor market information inquiry
  tool. Includes unemployment and CLF, employment,
  demographics in drill down, The Future menus at
  www.tracer2.com

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www.lmci.state.tx.us
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LMCI Software LMI and Career Information
Resources (part II)

• Texas Industry Profiles-occupational profiles,
  County Narrative Profiles and filters, Employer
  Contacts http//www.texasindustryprofiles.com
• OSCAR-skills transferability, assessments,
  interactive ONET data at www.iOSCAR.org
• Reality Check! -Student budget calculator at
  www.lmci.state.tx.us
• Texas Work Prep Online Courses
• www.texasworkprep.com

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On-line LMS Texas Job Hunters Guide
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On-line LMS Your Next Job
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On-line LMS Succeed At Work
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Express Versions of LMCI Tutorial Publications
in English Spanish
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Occupational Career Cluster Digital Video Show
7 CD set of over 360 Occupational Videos
Organized by 16 Career Clusters
Close Captioning for Hearing Impaired
Visual confirmation of usual workplace
setting
Duty and Task Requirements
Salary and Job Outlook Expectations 250
Spanish Videos
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Occupation and Skills Computer- Assisted Resea
rcher
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In PY2007, iOSCAR will become Texas CARES Online!
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Completely Updated Data Upgraded to FoxPro
9.0 Same comprehensive, integrated tools
Web version of Texas CARES combining features
from FoxPro CARES and iOSCAR will be completed
during PY2007
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LMCI Hardcopy Publications

• Starting the Conversation
• Texas Job Hunters Guide
• Succeed At Work
• Your Next Job
• Charting Your Course
• Pathways to Personal Independence
• Directory of Licensed Occupations
• Careers Are Everywhere (elementary)

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New Middle School tabloid newspaper called Career
Investigations, formerly known as On Your Mark.
Hardcopies and e-zine formats. Due on the market
January 2008.
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Career Success
High School Newspaper
Comparisons of Post- Secondary Education
Career Clusters with Occupations List
Budget Calculator
Parents Guide Pullout
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The new 2008 Career Success tabloid and e-zine
publication available in February 2008
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New Career Success will align with the Career
Clusters and be available in hardcopy and e-zine
formats. Should be available Jan 2008.
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Texas Job Hunters Guide
Ideal for All Types of Job Seekers
How to Prepare Yourself, as Well as Your Resume
How to be a Great Employee and Build Your Career
Information Every Texas Worker Should Know to
Find a Job
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Succeed at Work
Workforce Magazine
Maintaining a Proper Attitude
Managing Your Career
Career Development Resources
Living a Balanced Life
Starting a New Job
Work Ethics
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Your Next Job
Workforce Magazine
Guide for Downsized, Dislocated Laid Off
Workers
Managing Your Career
Tips for Dealing with the Stress
Starting a New Job
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Pathways to Personal Independence
Pathways to Personal Independence is aimed at
helping workers create career paths that move
them from entry-level jobs to economic freedom.
It identifies three pathways for each of ten
common entry-level positions, listing the exact
knowledge, skills and abilities and training
needed to move forward. An introductory narrative
explains career paths for the 21st century,
helping workers understand exactly how they can
take charge of their own career development
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Charting Your Course

• A guidebook explaining
• how to ask the right
• questions before you
• select a college, a major
• or even the type of
• postsecondary
• education that is best
• for you!

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Licensed Occupations and Apprenticeship Program
Contacts in Texas
100 Different Licensed Occupations
Contact Information for Proper Licensing
Agency
Testing and Fees Required
Complete List of Registered Apprenticeship
Programs
Minimum Age, Physical and Educational
Requirements
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Lots of Other Cool Stuff! National LMI Web Sites

• Bureau of Labor Statistics at www.bls.gov
• US Dept. of Commerce at www.doc.gov
• Americas Career InfoNet www.acinet.org
• ONET at www.onetcenter.org
• Dept. of Ed Career Clusters at www.careerclusters.
  org
• Bureau of Economic Analysis at www.bea.gov
• Census Bureau www.census.gov for
• ---American Community Survey
• ---County Business Patterns
• ---LED http//themap.excensusonline.com