This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more.
This Website Uses Cookies
By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Learn More
This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more.
ACHRNews logo
search
cart
facebook twitter linkedin youtube
  • Sign In
  • Create Account
  • Sign Out
  • My Account
ACHRNews logo
  • Magazine
    • Subscribe
    • Current Issue
    • Digital Edition
    • Archives
    • The NEWS eNewsletter
  • News
    • Breaking News
    • Newsline
    • FYI
    • Distribution Trends
    • Standards & Legislation
    • Manufacturer Reports
  • Products
    • HVACR Industry Store
    • Top 20 Products of 2018
    • Interactive Product Spotlights
  • Multimedia
    • Videos
    • AHR 2019 Videos
    • Podcasts
    • Infographic
    • Photo Galleries
    • Webinars
    • eBooks
    • The NEWS HVACR Quiz
    • Online Poll
  • Refrigeration
    • Refrigerants
    • Refrigerant Regulations
    • Reclaim
    • FROSTlines
  • Service
    • Testing, Monitoring, Tools
    • Duct Dynasty
    • Service 101
    • Components & Accessories
  • Business 101
    • Training & Education
    • Service, Apps & Software
    • Opinions
    • Guest Column
    • The Coach's Blog
  • Residential
    • Home Automation
    • Residential Ductless
    • Residential Geothermal
    • Residential IAQ
    • Residential Cooling Showcase
    • Residential Heating Showcase
  • Commercial
    • Internet of Things
    • Commercial Ductless
    • Commercial Geothermal
    • Commercial IAQ
    • Commercial Cooling Showcase
    • Commercial Heating Showcase
    • Marijuana Market
  • Directory
    • Manufacturers
    • Wholesalers
    • Consultants/Services
    • Manufacturers Reps
    • Associations
    • Parts & Equipment Exporters
    • List/Update Your Company
  • More
    • Editorial Calendar & Editor Assignments
    • Calendar of Events
    • Classifieds
    • Custom Content & Marketing Services
    • Continuing Education
    • Market Research
    • Sponsor Insights
    • eProduct Info
    • White Papers
    • Contests
  • Contact
    • Advertise
    • Submit a Letter
Home » Report Encourages Technical, Personal Skills

Report Encourages Technical, Personal Skills

August 29, 2001
Peter Powell
Reprints
No Comments
KANSAS CITY, MO — Reports of layoffs dominate business news whenever the economy takes a dip. But the long-range employment picture is brighter, especially for those who can combine specialized training with people skills.

That could summarize aspects of a report issued by SkillsUSA-VICA in conjunction with its annual Skills Championship here.

“Today, there is a shortage of skilled workers,” the report said. “And, those that have technical skills may lack personal skills such as dependability, teamwork, communications, and customer relations.”

However, when you bring technical skills and good personal skills together into a total package, companies could come looking for you.

They apparently need you. In the manufacturing sector alone, a survey found that 63% of those companies are lacking employees with essential “employability” skills.

Following are some statistics compiled from the U.S. Department of Labor and listed in the SkillsUSA report.



LABOR FORCE

The population and labor force will continue to grow in the remaining five years of a 10-year reporting period that ends in 2006.

The number of people in the labor force is projected to increase by 15 million in that 10-year period, reaching 149 million in 2006.

Labor force growth is slowing because population growth is slowing. As the Baby Boom generation ages, the age distribution of the labor force will continue to shift upward.

EMPLOYMENT

The economy is expected to continue present trends and generate jobs at all levels of education and training through 2006. Most of the projected employment increases will continue to be in the service-producing sector of the economy.

Total employment is projected to increase by 18.5 million, from 132.4 million to 150.9 million (including wage and salary, self-employed and unpaid family workers). The projected 1.3% annual average rate of growth is slower than the 1.7% growth from 1986 to 96.

About one-third of the occupations with the largest numerical job growth require post-secondary education or training. In most occupations, job openings result from the need to replace workers who leave to enter other occupations, retire, or leave the labor force rather than from employment growth.

During 1996-2006, over three-fifths (32 million) of the 50.5 million projected job openings will come from replacement needs compared to new openings (18.5 million).



GROWTH AREAS

Employment in service-producing industries will increase faster than average, with growth near 30%.

Computer and data processing services will add over 1.3 million jobs from 1996 to 2006. The 108% increase is due to technological advancements and the need for higher skilled workers. The high percent increase makes this the fastest growing industry over the projection period.

Of the 50.5 million job openings projected, 22.5 million (44.5%) are in four occupational groups: technicians and related support occupations; service occupations; precision production, draft and repair; and operators, fabricators and laborers.

Publication date:09/03/2001

Subscribe to The NEWS

Recent Articles by Peter Powell

As California Goes . . .

Properly Balancing the Ratio of Journeymen to Apprentices

Contractors Eye Refrigerant Regulations

CO2 Refrigerant Use Sweeping into the US

A Final Point

Powell-web

Peter Powell is Refrigeration Editor. He can be contacted at 815-654-7270 or peterpowell@achrnews.com. Peter was formerly Editor/Publisher of Service & Contracting, where he gained his refrigeration experience. Among his duties, Powell is responsible for the monthly Refrigeration Zone sections in The NEWS

Related Articles

Industry Encourages Cap Use on Refrigerants

Students Showcase HVAC Skills

Technical Talks Have Regulatory Overtones

Air conditioning report from Europe: Quieter mini-splits split over 410-A, 407-C

You must login or register in order to post a comment.

Report Abusive Comment

Subscription Center
  • Subscribe
  • Online Registration
  • E-Newsletters
  • Subscription Customer Service

More Videos

Sponsored Content What Is Sponsored Content

Sponsored Content is a special paid section where industry companies provide high quality, objective, non-commercial content around topics of interest to the ACHR News audience. All Sponsored Content is supplied by the advertising company. Interested in participating in our Sponsored Content section? Contact your local rep.

Close
Trane-indoor-air-quality-product-01
Sponsored By
Trane Residential

Protecting Your Customers’ Indoor Air Quality Is More Important Than Ever

From seasonal maintenance to a system upgrade, your business is actually centered around providing the best indoor air experience, with quality at the core.

Popular Stories

Breaking News - The ACHR News

Ingersoll Rand Increases Prices on HVAC products

R-22 Phaseout

Using (or Abusing) the R-22 Phaseout as a Sales Tool

Senate HFC Phasedown Bill

Senate HFC Phasedown Plan Debuts With Broad Support

Breaking News - The ACHR News

Lennox Industries Inc. Announces Price Increase

Troubleshooting-situation

Troubleshooting Puzzle: An Uncomfortable Bedroom

The ACHR News Airpod Giveaway

Events

December 7, 2019

2019 HARDI Annual Conference

The major 4-day event for HARDI members brings together distributors, manufacturers and other vendors ready to drive their businesses forward. 

September 16, 2020

2020 World Congress for Solar Cooling

IASC seeks submissions that represent the best contemporary and innovative technology and thinking about Solar Cooling from a global and diverse range of designers, consultants, practitioners, engineers, architects, educators, thought-leaders, students and other professionals concerned with cooling, people, buildings and energy.
View All Submit An Event

Poll

Holiday Appreciation

What is your preferred way to show employees your appreciation during the holiday season?
View Results Poll Archive

Products

"More & New" HVAC Spells Wealth - book

"More & New" HVAC Spells Wealth - book

See More Products
The NEWS - ACHR - Logo The NEWS - ACHR - Digital Edition
Digital Edition

ACHRNEWS

The ACHR News - December 2, 2019

2019 December 2

Week 1: December 2
In this issue of The ACHR NEWS, we look at unique applications of HVAC technology, and new markets contractors should consider expanding into.

Week 2: December 9
We also examine Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) technology, and the benefits that contractors can pass along to their customers through the equipment.

View More Create Account
  • Resources
    • Submit a Letter
    • Submit a Press Release
    • Mechanical Group
    • List Rental
    • Ad Specs
    • Reprints
    • eProduct Info
    • Survey And Sample
    • Privacy Policy
  • Want More?
    • Subscribe
    • Connect

Copyright ©2019. All Rights Reserved BNP Media.

Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing