Module 3
Occupations in Demand
In this module, you will research different career clusters and how the demand for each career is based on different drivers, such as how the economy will grow, how productivity and skill requirements will change, and how many people will retire and when.
Did you know...
In all, B.C. is forecast to have 903,000 job openings between 2018 and 2028.
77% of future jobs will require some form of post-secondary education or training.1
166,000 job openings over the next 10 years will be in occupations that have a high chance of being affected by automation.
Active listening is identified as a “very important” skill for 73 percent of total projected job openings.
The workplace is always evolving, and it will continue to change even more as you finish high school and prepare to enter the workforce. As you continue to learn about the local and regional needs in your community and in British Columbia, it's important to see what types of careers are forecasted to be in demand, as it could certainly change the direction we may be headed!
WorkBC has determined the occupations that are expected to have above-average opportunities over the coming decade, but how is it decided which positions will experience growth?
Put simply, high demand occupations rank
high on job openings and employment, and
low on unemployment rate and excess supply
WorkBC lists three major factors that influence demand for workers:
How much the economy will grow
Trends in consumer spending, investment, international trade and government spending
Growth in sectors that are labour intensive
How productivity and skill requirements will change
Rising productivity that in some cases means fewer job openings
Increased productivity that in other cases makes us more competitive, leading to increased trade and increased job opportunities
Technological change
How many people will retire and when
Number of job openings resulting from replacement demand due to retirements and deaths
Later retirements coming from trends such as longer lifespans, better health, a preference to continue working longer, and financial need
Highly productive and experienced older workers leaving the workforce and needing replacement by more than one worker
ASSIGNMENT
Using the resources on the Work BC website, in this assignment you will research various careers and career clusters to decide what careers will be demanded both in British Columbia and your region.
Start filling out your table following the instructions on the assignment sheet. The assignment sheet has links to many helpful websites. You will start by using the following website:
You will use this information to complete module 4.
SUBMIT
Submit your completed assignment in your Advisory Google Classroom.
Due - March 4