Education & Health Services Employment
Education & Health Services Employment
(Education & Health Services Employment)
1. Education Sector Employment
- Roles and Responsibilities: Jobs range from teaching and administrative roles to support services, such as counseling and special education.
- Levels: Employment opportunities exist in K-12 schools, higher education institutions, technical schools, and adult education centers.
- Skills Required: Strong communication, subject-matter expertise, and a commitment to student development are essential.
- Trends: Increasing integration of technology, focus on STEM education, and emphasis on lifelong learning.
2. Health Services Sector Employment
- Job Types: Includes roles in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and community health organizations. Key positions include doctors, nurses, therapists, technicians, and administrative staff.
- Skills Required: Medical knowledge, patient care, teamwork, and adaptability to advancements in medical technology.
- Trends: Growth due to aging populations, chronic disease management, and telehealth innovations.
3. Employment Statistics and Growth
- Current Trends: The sector has seen robust growth, driven by increasing demand for healthcare services and expanded access to education.
- Future Outlook: Projected growth due to demographic changes, government investments, and policy shifts like expanded healthcare coverage.
4. Challenges in the Sector
- Workforce Shortages: Particularly in nursing, teaching, and mental health services.
- Burnout and Retention: High stress and demanding workloads can lead to attrition.
- Equity and Access: Addressing disparities in employment and service delivery in underserved areas.
5. Opportunities for Workforce Development
- Training Programs: Initiatives to upskill workers and provide certifications in specialized areas.
- Policy Support: Government incentives for workforce expansion in critical areas.
- Technology Integration: Adoption of AI, telehealth, and e-learning platforms to enhance efficiency and accessibility.
Education and Health Services Employment 1 slide power point.
Purpose of Assignment
The purpose of this assignment is so students may look at the microeconomic data and other sources for better understanding of trends and determinants of the labor market.
We will look at the microeconomic data and other sources for better understanding of trends and determinants of the labor market. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) website provides public with an easy access to different statistical tools and different types of data presentation.
Assignment Steps
Select one of the following surveys as a team, from the BLS Current Employment Statistics survey (National):
- Education and Health Services Employment – CES6500000001
Retrieve and save a Microsoft Excel file and the graphs to your desktop for analysis. You will have to check the “include graph” box along the top of the page to see the graph, and you will need to copy and paste the graph separately into your Microsoft Excel document.
Tutorial help on Excel and PowerPoint functions can be found on the Microsoft office website. There are also additional tutorials via the web that offer support for office products.
Consider the following two articles, located in the Week 4 Electronic Reserve Readings, discussing actor salaries and hedge fund executives’ average salaries:
- “Robert Downey Junior is Hollywood’s Highest-Paid Actor”
- “In Tough Year, Hedge Fund Leaders Still Paid Well: Average Salary of $467M Was Half 2013, Report Says”
Online Classes: Prepare and present a 5- to 8-slide Microsoft PowerPoint presentation-analysis.
Campus Classes: Prepare a 1-slide Microsoft PowerPoint presentation based on your analysis to share in class.
Include the following content in the presentation:
- What jobs do you think have the best mix of salary and other characteristics that individuals care about?