High-Wage, High-Demand, and High-Skill Occupations

Definitions:

• High-Wage Occupations: Jobs paying above the median wage for all industries and ownerships in a region.
• High-Demand Occupations: Jobs with more than the median number of openings (growth plus replacement) in a region.
• High-Skill Occupations: Jobs requiring post-secondary training, apprenticeships, or significant work experience.

Key Sectors in Lane County:

• Bioscience (Planning)
• Childcare (Sustaining)
• Construction-Aggregate (Sustaining)
• Creatives (Sustaining)
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing (Sustaining)
• Healthcare (Planning)
• Leisure & Hospitality (Planning)
• Technology (Sustaining)
• Transportation (Sustaining)
• Wood Products (Sustaining)

Commitment: Lane Workforce Partnership collaborates with businesses, industries, and community partners to address workforce challenges and meet competitive needs.