Spring/Summer 2014-2015

Your guide to localhigh demand careers

OPPORTUNITY

HEALTHCARERegistered Nurse $28.34 131 14.5% Bachelor's Degree & State Licensure

Medical & Health Services Manager $37.56 79 9.2% Bachelor's Degree & Certification

Certified Nursing Assistant $12.35 69 10.6% Certification & State Licensure

Medical Records & Health Information Technician (Medical Coding / Billing)

$14.35 62 7.7% Certification

Surgical Technologist / Technician $20.08 41 6.7% Associate’s Degree & Certification

Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse $21.84 36 8.0% Certification & State Licensure

Physical Therapist $33.16 29 15.2% Doctoral or Professional Degree

Physician & Surgeon 28 4.5% Doctoral or Professional Degree & Residency

Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technician $16.90 26 -1.0% Associate's Degree & Certification

Janitor / Maid & Housekeeping (Healthcare) $9.69 26 2.7% Previous Experience; Short-Term OJT

Medical Assistant $13.60 21 6.6% Certification & State Licensure

Radiologic Technician $25.08 21 13.7% Associate's Degree

Healthcare Social Worker $21.58 20 22.4% Master's Degree

Pharmacist $48.04 17 9.0% Doctoral or Professional Degree

Pharmacy Technician $14.37 17 11.1% High School Diploma; State LicensureE

Speech-Language Pathologist $32.82 16 4.9% Master's Degree & State Licensure

Home Health Aide $10.05 15 44.3% High School Diploma & Short-Term OJT

Physician Assistant / Nurse Practioner $44.22 13 6.3% Master's Degree

MANUFACTURINGProduction Worker / General Labor $12.87 78 2.5% High School Diploma; Short/Moderate-Term OJT

CNC Operator / CNC Programmer $23.01 76 23.2% High School Diploma; Long-Term OJT/Certification

Sales Representative, Manufacturing $31.27 58 1.3% High School Diploma & Moderate-Term OJT

First Line Supervisor of Production & Operating Workers

$25.86 53 1.3% Certification & ≤5 Years Relative Work Experience

Laborer & Freight, Stock, Material Mover $13.34 46 2.6% Short-Term OJT

Mechanical Engineer $31.81 41 4.7% Bachelor's Degree

Manufacturing Engineer / Industrial Engineer $30.93 41 2.2% Bachelor's Degree

Electrical Engineer $41.45 27 4.3% Bachelor's Degree

Inspector, Tester, Sorter, & Weigher $17.62 24 4.7% High School Diploma & Moderate-Term OJT

Grinding, Lapping, Polishing & Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators & Tenders

$17.49 21 7.0% High School Diploma & Moderate-Term OJT

Maintenance & Repair Worker, General $16.53 16 1.1% High School Diploma & Long-Term OJT

Machinist $14.38 15 7.2% High School Diploma & Long-Term OJT

Welder, Cutter, & Welder Fitter $17.83 13 14.5% High School Diploma & Moderate-Term OJT

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & MEDIASales Representative, Technical & Scientific $36.95 26 5.4% Bachelor’s Degree & Moderate-Term OJT

Software Developer, Systems Software / Applications

$38.22 25 18.1% Bachelor's Degree

Customer Service Representative (Technical) $18.35 22 3.4% High School Diploma & Short-Term OJT

Computer User Support Specialist $23.37 12 11.8% Some College, No Degree & Moderate-Term OJT

Network / Computer Systems Administrator $31.56 11 17.8% Bachelor's Degree

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Architectural & Engineering Manager $45.27 13 2.1%Bachelor's Degree & ≥5 Years Relative Work Experience

Electricians $27.74 13 0.4%High School Diploma & Apprenticeship; Journeyman

AGRICULTUREFarmworker & Laborer, Crop $8.15 156 -0.5% Previous Experience; Short-Term OJT

RETAIL & HOSPITALITYRetail Salesperson $10.62 211 3.6% Previous Experience & Short-Term OJT

Customer Service Representative $18.35 90 3.4% High School Diploma & Short-Term OJT

Combined Food Preparation & Serving Worker $9.01 90 9.8% Previous Experience & Short-Term OJT

First Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Worker $19.42 86 3.0% High School Diploma & ≤5 Years Work Experience

Merchandiser / Sales Floor Stock Clerk $15.70 69 -9.1% High School Diploma & Moderate-Term OJT

Light Truck / Delivery Services Driver $13.77 49 3.5% Short-Term OJT; CDL

Janitor / Maid & Housekeeping (Hospitality) $9.69 43 2.7% Previous Experience; Short-Term OJT

First Line Supervisor of Personal Service Workers

$14.91 35 3.2% High School Diploma & ≤5 Years Work Experience

Cashier $9.81 32 -2.5% Previous Experience & Short-Term OJT

Sales Manager $50.90 28 2.5% Bachelor's Degree & ≤5 Years Work Experience

Automotive Service Technician & Mechanic $14.89 26 4.1% High School Diploma & Long-Term OJT

OTHERHeavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver $17.29 153 13.0% High School Diploma & CDL; Short-Term OJT

Primary, Secondary & Special Education School Teacher

$16.95 61 6.2% Bachelor's Degree & Internship

Bookkeeping, Accounting & Auditing Clerk $16.96 49 3.3% High School Diploma & Moderate-Term OJT

Personal Financial Advisor $39.32 33 16.1% Bachelor's Degree

Postsecondary Teacher $34.36 24 7.3% Doctoral or Professional Degree

Landscaping & Groundskeeping Worker $11.18 24 7.7% Previous Experience & Short-Term OJT

Teacher Assistant; including Paraprofessional $12.94 22 -1.8% Some College, No Degree

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The online job ads collected reflect the top occupations in the Muskegon-Norton Shores MSA and Oceana County. Collected online job postings fall between 7/1/2014 and 12/31//2014. Average Hourly Earnings and Michigan 2010-2020 Projections identified by Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget, Bureau of Labor Market Information & Strategic Initiatives reflect local and statewide earnings and projections.

Education/Skill Requirement identified by Bureau of Labor Statistics, Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections.

High Growth: These are occupations that have a projected increase of 10% or higher from 2010 to 2020.

“On-the-Job Training”Hard-to-Fill Positions: These are positions that were unfilled for 90 days or more during this six month time period, as identified by Michigan Works!

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Hot Jobs is developed through on-line job posting research. In addition to this data the following input is offered from Hot Jobs partner organizations and various employers representing the industries below:

HEALTHCARE continues to grow with the largest number of online job postings for 2014. Local industry movement towards increased ambulatory care provides employment opportunities at facilities outside of a hospital. Talent shortages continue due to high demand, training capacity and/or lack of job seeker education and experience. In addition to the technical training needed to secure employment in this industry, soft/life skills are also critical for success. See Michigan Works! Muskegon-Oceana for information regarding soft skills training.

MANUFACTURING remains a competitive industry and continues as a viable occupation. Updated technical and soft skills are necessary for successful employment. Muskegon County’s manufacturing sector has stabilized to pre-recession levels. Increased wages for entry level positions are occurring with many manufacturers due to skill shortages and demand. Multiple manufacturers are currently involved in or projecting facility remodels and/or expansions due to their growth and limited manufacturing facility inventory. Many of these manufacturing expansions also include forecasted employment growth.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY positions remain difficult to fill in our area due to multiple factors: lack of “big city” appeal; competition from work-at-home companies; and lack of necessary skills and experience. Individuals with System Application Product (SAP), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and/or Cisco Networking credentials are in demand.

AGRICULTURE positions in crop harvesting and food processing remain high, especially in Oceana County. Farms and food processors will be in high volume hiring during spring and summer. Agricultural employers face difficult challenges in securing a workforce due to loss of returning migrant workers, regulations and losing workers to increased manufacturing opportunities.

RETAIL/HOSPITALITY continues to show growth and has tremendous opportunity to strengthen the local economy through exceptional customer service skills. Implementing a customer service training for this industry is underway through a Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce collaborative effort, the Star Program. Focus will be on educating employees in this industry to provide outstanding customer service while promoting why Muskegon County is a great place to live, work and play.

OTHER: Continued construction of the downtown MATS Transit Center, Muskegon Community College (MCC) downtown facility, MCC construction of a new Science Center and a variety of manufacturing expansions or remodels will likely provide construction and skilled trades opportunities. Future expansion of Pigeon Hill Brewery and the announcement of Restoration Services of the Lakeshore locating in downtown Muskegon supports continued growth and employment opportunities in the area.