DWD launches career tool for students

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has unveiled an updated tool for Hoosier students and educators seeking guidance about the top high-wage/high-demand careers of the future.

The "Hoosier Hot 50" lists the top 50 high-wage jobs in the state by 2018. First introduced in 2006, it is published every two years by DWD.

"This material will help young Hoosiers and others identify the skills needed in the future," said Mark Everson, Commissioner of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. "I encourage all middle school, high school and college students to check out HoosierHot50.com as they consider what they want to do when they enter the workforce."

The 2010 Hoosier Hot 50 features a new website with video profiles of Hoosiers currently working in each position. The profiles give people an inside look at a typical day on the job and how each person broke into that field. The profiles also include data on the number of projected job openings by 2018, average salary and the education/training required for that career.

"The Hoosier Hot 50 includes jobs representing a wide variety of interests and educational backgrounds," said Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Tony Bennett. "The common prerequisite for each of these positions is post-secondary training of some type beyond high school. That is why it is critical we create strong pathways for every student to achieve college or career success."

The full list of jobs and profiles are available at www.HoosierHot50.com

The Hoosier Hot 50 is produced by the DWD Research and Analysis team. It is based on eight weighted measurements including long-term growth forecasts (2018), job openings due to turnover in the current workforce and salary.

The DWD Team that created this forecasting model was honored in 2006 with a Public Service Award from Gov. Mitch Daniels and has trained other states on this program at the request of the U.S. Department of Labor.