GOOD TRAINING, GOOD JOBS, GOOD LIVING
and 2020, the fastest growth of any
major industrial sector. While some of
these occupations, such as construction
managers, electricians and plumbers,
might require post-secondary education,
most simply require on-the-job training
and experience. With construction
occupations offering substantially
higher wages than the average of all
occupations, along with the industry’s
comeback since 2010, the future looks
bright for construction.
Tim Roche, President
Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce
We are pleased to present the Lakeville
Area Chamber of Commerce
inDemand Magazine for educational
preparation using inDemand Career
Clusters. The inDemand Career Clusters
are groupings of occupations/career
specialties that are used as an organizing
tool to identify potential life-long careers
available in Lakeville. This guide is
designed as a tool to assist job seekers
at all levels in choosing a career that fits
their skills and passion, but ultimately
gain employment in a high-demand job
in targeted sectors within Lakeville.
Each inDemand Career Cluster and
the related opportunities do not
require a 4 year college degree.
Instead, every career found in this guide
requires a High School Diploma; some
require additional training or certification.
In the Lakeville Area there are many high
paying careers available right out of high
school.
CONSTRUCTION is seeing
unprecedented demand in laborers. MN
Department of Economic & Employment
Development projections show
construction employment in the state
growing by 39 percent between 2010
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HEALTHCARE continues to grow. Local
industry movement towards increased
ambulatory care provides employment
opportunities at facilities outside of a
hospital. Talent shortages continue
due to high demand, training capacity
and/or lack of job seeker education
and experience. In addition to the
technical training needed to secure
employment in this industry, life skills are
also critical for success.
HOSPITALITY continues to show growth
and has tremendous opportunity to
strengthen the local economy through
exceptional customer service skills.
According to jobs.net the hospitality
industry is growing at a faster rate
than other fields. Since the hospitality
industry encompasses a wide range of
businesses, from hotels to restaurants,
travel agencies, convention centers and
more, it is not difficult to get your foot in
the door with an entry-level position.
MANUFACTURING remains a
competitive industry and continues as
a great occupation. Updated technical
and soft skills are necessary for successful
employment. Lakeville’s manufacturing
sector has stabilized to pre-recession
levels. Increased wages for entry level
positions are occurring with many
manufacturers due to skill shortages
and demand. Multiple manufacturers are
currently involved in or projecting facility
remodels and/or expansions due to their
growth and limited manufacturing facility
inventory. Many of these manufacturing
expansions also include forecasted
employment growth.
TRANSPORTATION and material moving
occupations group is projected to grow
5 percent from 2014 to 2024, adding
466,800 new jobs. An increased demand
for moving people around and shipping
raw materials and finished products over
highways, rail lines, and waterways should
contribute to employment growth. The
need for maintenance technicians will
also increase with the increased number
of transportation vehicles.
WHEN DO YOU WANT
TO START YOUR
CAREER?
IT IS A $300,000
QUESTION.
Starting a Career right out of High
School or during an on-the-job training
program, a person may earn upwards
of $200,000 over four years while the
4 year college student is spending
over $100,000 over that span to earn
a degree. No matter when you start a
career, everyone needs to start at the
beginning and work their way up.
Start your career in Lakeville now!
A special thank you to our partners and
contributors: Dakota County Technical
College, Inver Hills Community College,
Lakeville Public Schools and the City of
Lakeville.