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High-Demand Occupations

Background

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) directs state and local workforce systems to identify in-demand industry sectors and high-demand occupations and develop sector-focused workforce initiatives. The DC Workforce Investment Council Developed the methodology to establish high-demand occupations.

WIOA High-Demand Occupation Definition:

A demand occupation that currently has or is projected to have a significant number of positions in an industry sector, contributing to the state, regional, or local economy.

Criterion for DCWIC’s High-Demand Occupations:

  1. Identified Occupations in DC
  2. Filtered occupations with positive growth over the 2022-2032 period
  3. Filtered occupations that had 50 or more openings annually
  4. Filtered occupations with a minimum wage of $17.00 per hour or higher

 

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Characteristics of an In-Demand Occupation:

  • Economic Self-Sufficiency: Jobs in this occupation lead to financial independence and stability.
  • Opportunities for Advancement: The occupation offers prospects for career growth and development.
  • Significant Impact: The occupation has a substantial influence on the economy at the state, regional, or local level.

 

 

 

   

 

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High Demand Industry Sectors

Purpose

The purpose of identifying high-demand sectors and occupations under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is to guide workforce development efforts and align training and education programs with the needs of the labor market.

How do we use the information?

  • Strategic Planning
  • Funding Allocation
  • Career Guidance and Counseling
  • Training and Education Program Development
  • Labor Market Information

Characteristics of a High-Demand Industry Sector:

Economic Impact:
The sector significantly contributes to the economy at the state, regional, or local level.

Economic Self-Sufficiency:
Jobs within the sector lead to financial independence and stability for individuals.

Opportunities for Advancement:
The sector offers prospects for career growth and development.

Support to Other Businesses:
The sector contributes to the growth and stability of other supporting businesses.

Catalyst for Industry Growth:
The sector fosters the expansion of other industry sectors.

 

Methodology for High-Demand Sectors

Based on High-Demand Occupations

1. Identified Occupations in DC with a minimum wage of $17.00 per hour or higher with 50 or more openings annually.

2. Filtered all the District occupations data set by NAICS codes

3. Grouped NAICS codes to create the 8 High Demand Sectors List

  • Business & Office Administration (updated), Construction (existing), Education (new), Healthcare (existing), Hospitality, Retail, Tourism & Entertainment (updated), Information Technology (updated), Security & Law Enforcement (existing), Transportation, Infrastructure & Utilities (updated).