Re-written annually and updated frequently, this is an interesting and entertaining presentation or workshop, forecasting growing and declining occupations, industry trends, skill and education needs for the workforce of the 21st Century. The workshop is directed toward educators, administrators and other decision-makers. It can be tailored from 2-4 hours with interactive activities to determine implementation of career and technical programs and curriculum. Much of the information can be used for classroom instruction and college and career counseling.
Handouts are suitable for use in the classroom.
During 2000, InterLink conducted focus groups with students, parents and secondary and post-secondary educators who gave insight into how education should prepare students for the future. Strictly labor market information about InterLink's top 12 industries and 40 occupations identified by regional employers to be targeted for growth and high demand. Featuring information on career opportunities, skill and education needs of industries, and other information to prepare young people for the future. This presentation is suitable for the classroom or other youth audiences. All of InterLink's services except the evaluation are provided to school districts that contract with InterLink.