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.