Local Job Market Projections

Illinois Data

Making decisions based upon what careers are projected to be in demand is an important piece of the puzzle. Here are some resources to help:

Projections for the State of Illinois (2018-2028)
Top Jobs and Salaries for our region (2020)
Hard to Fill Jobs in Our Region (2023)

Bureau of Labor Statistics

When you visit different sites like O*Net and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, you will find that they make guesses on how many jobs will be available for people in the future. This video explains some of the terms and how the guesses are made.