A new brochure from the J Warren & Lois McClure Foundation identifies the top high-pay, high-growth jobs projected for Vermont over the next 10 years — and the educational requirements needed to obtain them. For current and future jobseekers willing to invest in training and/or education after high school, it is clear: there are promising employment opportunities in Vermont.
The McClure Foundation, a supporting organization of the Vermont Community Foundation, partnered with the Vermont Department of Labor to identify the top 67 jobs. Each is expected to have at least 150 openings over the next decade and pay above the average Vermont hourly wage of $21.18. The list is at www.mcclurevt.org/pathways along with detailed information about each promising job, including average wages and which degrees and majors will put students on the right path.
Careers by QualificationHigh-Pay, High-Growth Careers Requiring High School Diploma and/or Other Training Careers with at least 150 job openings projected through 2022 and average earnings above average hourly wage ($21.18 as of May 2013).Based on data from the Vermont Department of Labor. Click on the occupation titles below to access more information from the Vermont Department of Labor. Manufacturing Sales Representatives Insurance Sales Agents Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Sales Representatives for Associated Services Industrial Machinery Mechanics Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Manufacturing Purchasing Agents Wholesale and Retail Merchandise Buyers Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers High-Pay, High-Growth Careers Requiring an Associate's Degree and/or Other Training Careers with at least 150 job openings projected through 2022 and average earnings above average hourly wage ($21.18 as of May 2013).Based on data from the Vermont Department of Labor. Click on the occupation titles below to access more information from the Vermont Department of Labor. Registered Nurses (some require BA degree) General and Operations Managers Managers, Other Industries First-Line Supervisors of Administrative Support Workers Construction Managers First-Line Supervisors of Construction Workers Computer Support Specialists Property and Real Estate Managers First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers Self-Enrichment Education Teachers Dental Hygienists Web Developers First-Line Supervisors of Transportation Operators Paralegals and Legal Assistants Chefs and Head Cooks Massage Therapists High-Pay, High-Growth Careers Requiring A Bachelor's Degree and/or Other Training Careers with at least 150 job openings projected through 2022 and average earnings above average hourly wage ($21.18 as of May 2013).Based on data from the Vermont Department of Labor. Click on the career titles below to access more information from the Vermont Department of Labor. Registered Nurses Accountants and Auditors Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Compliance Officers Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists Medical and Health Service Managers Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Network and Computer Systems Administrators Clergy Graphic Designers Management Analysts Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health Social and Community Service Managers Cost Estimators 220total projected openings 2012-2022 Human Resources Specialists Financial Managers Training and Development Specialists Public Relations Specialists Civil Engineers Meeting and Event Planners Financial Services Sales Agents Chief Executives Sales Managers Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists High-Pay, High-Growth Careers Requiring A Master's Degree and Beyond Careers with at least 150 job openings projected through 2022 and average earnings above average hourly wage ($21.18 as of May 2013).Based on data from the Vermont Department of Labor. Click on the career titles below to access more information from the Vermont Department of Labor. Lawyers Physicians and Surgeons Mental Health Counselors Physical Therapists Pharmacists Rehabilitation Counselors Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists Education Administrators at Elementary and Secondary Schools Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors Education Administrators at Colleges Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors Librarians Dentists |
“We envision a Vermont in which no promising job goes unfilled for lack of a qualified applicant,” explains McClure Foundation advisor Carolyn Weir. “Information about these jobs will help students choose majors, colleges design courses, and businesses think about how they can build relationships and connections with future employees.”
The Pathways to Promising Careers brochure reinforces national research that shows promising job opportunities grow with postsecondary degrees. Only nine of the 67 jobs identified by Pathways can be filled without a postsecondary degree or certificate and the majority (41) require at least a four-year bachelor’s degree. Yet statistics show only 60% of Vermont’s high school graduates from 2009-2011 enrolled in college within 16 months of graduation.
“This is a pivotal time to align Vermont’s education system with projected workforce realities,” Weir points out.
In addition to guiding students’ college and career choices, the data will help inform programming and strategy for colleges, legislators, employers, and career counselors. 25,000 brochures featuring the high-pay, high-growth jobs are being distributed to high schools, colleges, state agencies, counseling organizations, and nonprofits across the state.
The McClure Foundation is a supporting foundation of the Vermont Community Foundation. The Vermont Community Foundation is a family of hundreds of funds and foundations established by Vermonters to serve their charitable goals. It provides the advice, investment vehicles, and back-office expertise to make giving easy and inspiring. Together, its funds and programs provide more than $12 million a year in grants and other investments in Vermont.
Source: McClure Foundation 2.27.2015 www.mcclurevt.org/pathways Twitter @McClureVTFdn.