Pathway Minibrief Flyers - Research & Curriculum Unit - HOME
Transcript of Pathway Minibrief Flyers - Research & Curriculum Unit - HOME
PATHWAYS to SUCCESS
1. Bin Lim, Y., Owen, S., Nordin, A. November 2013. Graduation Rates and Contributing Factors in CTE Students Versus Traditional Academic Students. MSU Research and Curriculum Unit. 2. Bureau of Labor and Statistics. May 2015. State Occupational Employment Statistics. bls.gov/oes/tables.htm 3. Mississippi Department of Employment Security. 2012-2022. Mississippi Employment Projections. mdes.ms.gov/information-center/labor-market-information/occupational-projections 4. Projections Central–State Occupational Projections. 2012-2022. projectionscentral.com/Projections/LongTerm 5. State Profile: Largest Employers Mississippi. acinet.org/oview6.asp?soccode=&id=&nodeid=12&stfips=28&from=State 6. Mississippi Business Journal–MS Top 100 Private Companies. 2013. butlersnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/MS-Biz-Journal-Book-of-Lists-Top-100.pdf
Agriculture, Food, & Natural ResourcesThe agriculture, food, and natural resources career cluster focuses on training workers and managers for jobs in food production and natural resources. The training and skills taught in CTE programs for this career cluster produce workers that are knowledgeable and prepared for occupations in fields such as animal, farm, and environmental-resource management. In Mississippi, this career cluster is expected to grow in the areas of environmental conservation and technical advances in agricultural technology.
GRADUATION RATES1
Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Students
74.5%
All Mississippi CTE Students
81.1%
All Mississippi Students73.7%
TOP RELATED OCCUPATIONS
OCCUPATION TOTAL MS EMPLOYMENT2
MEAN ANNUAL WAGE2
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers 550 $46,070
Conservation Scientists 530 $54,080
Agricultural Inspectors 250 $41,530
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 240 $33,170
Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products 100 $55,730
HIGH-GROWTH OCCUPATIONS
OCCUPATION PROJECTED GROWTH BY 20224
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 23.2%
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 21.7%
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 14.2%
Soil and Plant Scientists 8.8%
TOP EMPLOYERS IN MISSISSIPPI5,6
Sanderson Farms Inc
Tronox, Inc.
Tyson Foods Inc
PATHWAYS to SUCCESS
1. Bin Lim, Y., Owen, S., Nordin, A. November 2013. Graduation Rates and Contributing Factors in CTE Students Versus Traditional Academic Students. MSU Research and Curriculum Unit. 2. Bureau of Labor and Statistics. May 2015. State Occupational Employment Statistics. bls.gov/oes/tables.htm 3. Mississippi Department of Employment Security. 2012-2022. Mississippi Employment Projections. mdes.ms.gov/information-center/labor-market-information/occupational-projections 4. Projections Central–State Occupational Projections. 2012-2022. projectionscentral.com/Projections/LongTerm 5. State Profile: Largest Employers Mississippi. acinet.org/oview6.asp?soccode=&id=&nodeid=12&stfips=28&from=State 6. Mississippi Business Journal–MS Top 100 Private Companies. 2013. butlersnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/MS-Biz-Journal-Book-of-Lists-Top-100.pdf
Architecture & ConstructionThe architecture and construction career cluster focuses on training workers in the planning, production, and maintenance of infrastructure. Students in Mississippi that complete CTE programs in this cluster learn skills that can be used in trades like carpentry, painting, plumbing, and electrical work. In Mississippi, this career cluster shows a pattern of growth in planning and development with a focus on sustainable construction practices.
GRADUATION RATES1
Architecture & Construction Students
80.0%
All Mississippi CTE Students
81.1%
All Mississippi Students73.7%
TOP RELATED OCCUPATIONS
OCCUPATION TOTAL MS EMPLOYMENT2
PROJECTED ANNUAL JOB OPENINGS3
MEAN ANNUAL WAGE2
Electricians 6,310 155 $45,710
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
4,480 165 $54,690
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
2,550 100 $37,550
Construction and Building Inspectors 430 10 $45,220
Architectural and Civil Drafters 540 15 $47,570
HIGH-GROWTH OCCUPATIONSOCCUPATION PROJECTED GROWTH BY 20224
Construction and Building Inspectors 14.0%
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 12.7%
Urban and Regional Planners 10.5%
NATIONAL TESTS AND CERTIFICATIONS
National Center for Construction Education and Research
http://www.nccer.org/training-and-certifications
TOP EMPLOYERS IN MISSISSIPPI5,6
White Construction Company
Yates Construction Inc.
PATHWAYS to SUCCESS
1. Bin Lim, Y., Owen, S., Nordin, A. November 2013. Graduation Rates and Contributing Factors in CTE Students Versus Traditional Academic Students. MSU Research and Curriculum Unit. 2. Bureau of Labor and Statistics. May 2015. State Occupational Employment Statistics. bls.gov/oes/tables.htm 3. Mississippi Department of Employment Security. 2012-2022. Mississippi Employment Projections. mdes.ms.gov/information-center/labor-market-information/occupational-projections 4. Projections Central–State Occupational Projections. 2012-2022. projectionscentral.com/Projections/LongTerm 5. State Profile: Largest Employers Mississippi. acinet.org/oview6.asp?soccode=&id=&nodeid=12&stfips=28&from=State 6. Mississippi Business Journal–MS Top 100 Private Companies. 2013. butlersnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/MS-Biz-Journal-Book-of-Lists-Top-100.pdf
Arts, Audio Video, & CommunicationsThe arts, audio video, & communications career cluster combines artistic expression with an in-depth understanding of today’s state-of-the art technologies. CTE students in this career cluster focus on courses that develop skills in interpersonal communication, art, technology, and information broadcasting. In Mississippi, this career cluster is growing with the increasing use of communications technology.
GRADUATION RATES1
Arts, Audio Video, & Communications Students
87.6%
All Mississippi CTE Students
81.1%
All Mississippi Students73.7%
TOP RELATED OCCUPATIONS
OCCUPATION TOTAL MS EMPLOYMENT2
PROJECTED ANNUAL JOB OPENINGS3
MEAN ANNUAL WAGE2
Public Relations Specialists 1,210 90 $40,560
Coaches and Scouts 1,160 45 $52,310
Graphic Designers 780 25 $36,660
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
630 25 $56,570
Editors 400 15 $38,890
HIGH-GROWTH OCCUPATIONS
OCCUPATION PROJECTED GROWTH BY 20224
Coaches and Scouts 20.1%
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 19.8%
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary 16.5%
Public Relations Specialists 7.8%
TOP EMPLOYERS IN MISSISSIPPI5,6
C Spire Wireless
Neel-Schaffer Inc.
Journal Inc.
PATHWAYS to SUCCESS
1. Bin Lim, Y., Owen, S., Nordin, A. November 2013. Graduation Rates and Contributing Factors in CTE Students Versus Traditional Academic Students. MSU Research and Curriculum Unit. 2. Bureau of Labor and Statistics. May 2015. State Occupational Employment Statistics. bls.gov/oes/tables.htm 3. Mississippi Department of Employment Security. 2012-2022. Mississippi Employment Projections. mdes.ms.gov/information-center/labor-market-information/occupational-projections 4. Projections Central–State Occupational Projections. 2012-2022. projectionscentral.com/Projections/LongTerm 5. State Profile: Largest Employers Mississippi. acinet.org/oview6.asp?soccode=&id=&nodeid=12&stfips=28&from=State 6. Mississippi Business Journal–MS Top 100 Private Companies. 2013. butlersnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/MS-Biz-Journal-Book-of-Lists-Top-100.pdf
Business Management & AdministrationThe business management and administration career cluster emphasizes the skills required to operate and manage a business. Students in Mississippi CTE programs focused on this career cluster must prove their understanding of basic business skills and knowledge related to economic fundamentals, management, communications, human resources, ethics, and business etiquette. The growth of this career cluster in Mississippi is projected to be substantial.
GRADUATION RATES1
Business Management& Administration Students
84.2%
All Mississippi CTE Students
81.1%
All Mississippi Students73.7%
TOP RELATED OCCUPATIONS
OCCUPATION TOTAL MS EMPLOYMENT2
PROJECTED ANNUAL JOB OPENINGS3
MEAN ANNUAL WAGE2
General and Operations Managers 17,600 505 $89,600
First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers
11,770 455 $37,580
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
10,580 330 $45,110
Administrative Services Managers 3,010 100 $63,120
HIGH-GROWTH OCCUPATIONS
OCCUPATION PROJECTED GROWTH BY 20224
Medical and Health Services Managers 18.4%
Business Teachers, Postsecondary 18.2%
Education Administrators, Postsecondary 18.1%
Management Analysts 14.1%
General and Operations Managers 8.1%
TOP EMPLOYERS IN MISSISSIPPI5,6
People Lease
Source Clothing for Men
Tempstaff
PATHWAYS to SUCCESS
1. Bin Lim, Y., Owen, S., Nordin, A. November 2013. Graduation Rates and Contributing Factors in CTE Students Versus Traditional Academic Students. MSU Research and Curriculum Unit. 2. Bureau of Labor and Statistics. May 2015. State Occupational Employment Statistics. bls.gov/oes/tables.htm 3. Mississippi Department of Employment Security. 2012-2022. Mississippi Employment Projections. mdes.ms.gov/information-center/labor-market-information/occupational-projections 4. Projections Central–State Occupational Projections. 2012-2022. projectionscentral.com/Projections/LongTerm 5. State Profile: Largest Employers Mississippi. acinet.org/oview6.asp?soccode=&id=&nodeid=12&stfips=28&from=State 6. Mississippi Business Journal–MS Top 100 Private Companies. 2013. butlersnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/MS-Biz-Journal-Book-of-Lists-Top-100.pdf
Education & TrainingThe education and training career cluster focuses on producing students with skills in education, technical instruction, and training. Students in CTE programs focused on this career cluster learn the skills needed to provide a positive learning environment needed to teach classes or train workers. In Mississippi, careers in this cluster are experiencing growth on almost all levels of education. Childcare in particular has shown a trend toward large growth, reflected by high growth rates of careers in early childhood education.
GRADUATION RATES1
Education &Training Students
89.6%
All Mississippi CTE Students
81.1%
All Mississippi Students73.7%
TOP RELATED OCCUPATIONS
OCCUPATION TOTAL MS EMPLOYMENT2
PROJECTED ANNUAL JOB OPENINGS3
MEAN ANNUAL WAGE2
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
15,140 410 $41,760
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
9,430 365 $43,100
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
5,990 315 $41,270
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School
1,180 45 $44,570
HIGH-GROWTH OCCUPATIONS
OCCUPATION PROJECTED GROWTH BY 20224
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 16.1%
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 15.9%
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 15.4%
TOP EMPLOYERS IN MISSISSIPPI5,6
Hinds Community College
Mississippi State University
PATHWAYS to SUCCESS
1. Bin Lim, Y., Owen, S., Nordin, A. November 2013. Graduation Rates and Contributing Factors in CTE Students Versus Traditional Academic Students. MSU Research and Curriculum Unit. 2. Bureau of Labor and Statistics. May 2015. State Occupational Employment Statistics. bls.gov/oes/tables.htm 3. Mississippi Department of Employment Security. 2012-2022. Mississippi Employment Projections. mdes.ms.gov/information-center/labor-market-information/occupational-projections 4. Projections Central–State Occupational Projections. 2012-2022. projectionscentral.com/Projections/LongTerm 5. State Profile: Largest Employers Mississippi. acinet.org/oview6.asp?soccode=&id=&nodeid=12&stfips=28&from=State 6. Mississippi Business Journal–MS Top 100 Private Companies. 2013. butlersnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/MS-Biz-Journal-Book-of-Lists-Top-100.pdf
FinanceThe finance career cluster prepares students for careers in financial and investment planning, banking, insurance, and business financial management. CTE programs focused on finance produce workers that understand financial institutions and the management of organizational finances. This career cluster is somewhat new to Mississippi, and the job market for graduating students in this field is projected to grow, as many auditing and financial management firms retain workers and continue to expand.
GRADUATION RATES1*
All Mississippi CTE Students
81.1%
All Mississippi Students73.7%
*The finance cluster is too new to have a graduation rate for the 2007-2008 cohort.
TOP RELATED OCCUPATIONS
OCCUPATION TOTAL MS EMPLOYMENT2
PROJECTED ANNUAL JOB OPENINGS3
MEAN ANNUAL WAGE2
Accountants and Auditors 5,420 195 $55,610
Financial Managers 3,040 95 $89,950
Loan Officers 2,460 75 $62,540
Personal Financial Advisors 560 15 $84,930
Tax Preparers 510 20 $26,940
HIGH-GROWTH OCCUPATIONS
OCCUPATION PROJECTED GROWTH BY 20224
Credit Counselors 21.1%
Personal Financial Advisors 20.2%
Bill and Account Collectors 11.9%
Financial Analysts 10.6%
Accountants and Auditors 9.6%
TOP EMPLOYERS IN MISSISSIPPI5,6
BankPlus
Liberty Tax Svc
Trustmark Financial Svc
PATHWAYS to SUCCESS
1. Bin Lim, Y., Owen, S., Nordin, A. November 2013. Graduation Rates and Contributing Factors in CTE Students Versus Traditional Academic Students. MSU Research and Curriculum Unit. 2. Bureau of Labor and Statistics. May 2015. State Occupational Employment Statistics. bls.gov/oes/tables.htm 3. Mississippi Department of Employment Security. 2012-2022. Mississippi Employment Projections. mdes.ms.gov/information-center/labor-market-information/occupational-projections 4. Projections Central–State Occupational Projections. 2012-2022. projectionscentral.com/Projections/LongTerm 5. State Profile: Largest Employers Mississippi. acinet.org/oview6.asp?soccode=&id=&nodeid=12&stfips=28&from=State 6. Mississippi Business Journal–MS Top 100 Private Companies. 2013. butlersnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/MS-Biz-Journal-Book-of-Lists-Top-100.pdf
Health ScienceThe health science career cluster focuses on educating students in the fields of hospital operations, diagnostics, and patient care. Students who take CTE programs in this career cluster develop the knowledge and skills needed to perform duties in health science occupations or go on to become registered nurses. Health science in Mississippi is a field with enormous growth projections. While registered nurses and LPNs make up a large part of the labor force, medical-technical fields also show large growth rates.
GRADUATION RATES1
Health ScienceStudents89.6%
All Mississippi CTE Students
81.1%
All Mississippi Students73.7%
TOP RELATED OCCUPATIONS
OCCUPATION TOTAL MS EMPLOYMENT2
PROJECTED ANNUAL JOB OPENINGS3
MEAN ANNUAL WAGE2
Registered Nurses 27,810 1,120 $56,980
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
8,830 380 $36,730
Pharmacy Technicians 3,330 115 $28,520
Pharmacists 2,740 75 $120,300
Radiologic Technologists 1,930 80 $46,750
HIGH-GROWTH OCCUPATIONS
OCCUPATION PROJECTED GROWTH BY 20224
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 37.0%
Nurse Practitioners 26.7%
Dental Hygienists 25.4%
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 23.2%
Medical Assistants 21.2%
TOP EMPLOYERS IN MISSISSIPPI5,6
Baptist Health Foundation
Baptist Hospital
Jefferson County Hospital Partial
Memorial Hospital - Gulfport
University of MS Medical Center
PATHWAYS to SUCCESS
1. Bin Lim, Y., Owen, S., Nordin, A. November 2013. Graduation Rates and Contributing Factors in CTE Students Versus Traditional Academic Students. MSU Research and Curriculum Unit. 2. Bureau of Labor and Statistics. May 2015. State Occupational Employment Statistics. bls.gov/oes/tables.htm 3. Mississippi Department of Employment Security. 2012-2022. Mississippi Employment Projections. mdes.ms.gov/information-center/labor-market-information/occupational-projections 4. Projections Central–State Occupational Projections. 2012-2022. projectionscentral.com/Projections/LongTerm 5. State Profile: Largest Employers Mississippi. acinet.org/oview6.asp?soccode=&id=&nodeid=12&stfips=28&from=State 6. Mississippi Business Journal–MS Top 100 Private Companies. 2013. butlersnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/MS-Biz-Journal-Book-of-Lists-Top-100.pdf
Hospitality & TourismThe hospitality and tourism career cluster provides students with education related to entertainment, accommodation, and food service. Students coming from CTE programs with an emphasis on this career cluster may fill occupational roles such as service workers or managers of tourist operations. As “The Hospitality State”, Mississippi has a strong job market in this career cluster. Management in the food and service industries makes up a large part of this labor force, and there is also consistent growth in Gulf Coast tourism.
GRADUATION RATES1
Hospitality &Tourism Students
84.5%
All Mississippi CTE Students
81.1%
All Mississippi Students73.7%
TOP RELATED OCCUPATIONS
OCCUPATION TOTAL MS EMPLOYMENT2
PROJECTED ANNUAL JOB OPENINGS3
MEAN ANNUAL WAGE2
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
8,830 260 $26,780
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers
1,450 40 $29,550
Chefs and Head Cooks 990 15 $38,660
Gaming Supervisors 990 30 $47,780
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Grounds Keeping Workers
860 35 $37,550
HIGH-GROWTH OCCUPATIONS
OCCUPATION PROJECTED GROWTH BY 20224
Interpreters and Translators 32.6%
Concierges 16.7%
Recreation Workers 14.7%
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 10.6%
TOP EMPLOYERS IN MISSISSIPPI5,6
Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
Harrah’s Gulf Coast
Hollywood Casino Bay St Louis
RPM Pizza LLC
PATHWAYS to SUCCESS
1. Bin Lim, Y., Owen, S., Nordin, A. November 2013. Graduation Rates and Contributing Factors in CTE Students Versus Traditional Academic Students. MSU Research and Curriculum Unit. 2. Bureau of Labor and Statistics. May 2015. State Occupational Employment Statistics. bls.gov/oes/tables.htm 3. Mississippi Department of Employment Security. 2012-2022. Mississippi Employment Projections. mdes.ms.gov/information-center/labor-market-information/occupational-projections 4. Projections Central–State Occupational Projections. 2012-2022. projectionscentral.com/Projections/LongTerm 5. State Profile: Largest Employers Mississippi. acinet.org/oview6.asp?soccode=&id=&nodeid=12&stfips=28&from=State 6. Mississippi Business Journal–MS Top 100 Private Companies. 2013. butlersnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/MS-Biz-Journal-Book-of-Lists-Top-100.pdf
Human ServicesThe human services career cluster prepares students for careers in social service agencies, community and civic organizations, and childcare. CTE programs that offer this career cluster produce workers that have knowledge and skills related to personal care, occupational therapy, and other social services. As the service sector continues to grow in Mississippi, workers in this career cluster will experience a larger job market. From providing childcare to occupational therapy, this career cluster is integral to Mississippi’s social wellbeing.
GRADUATION RATES1
Human Services Students82.3%
All Mississippi CTE Students
81.1%
All Mississippi Students73.7%
TOP RELATED OCCUPATIONS
OCCUPATION TOTAL MS EMPLOYMENT2
PROJECTED ANNUAL JOB OPENINGS3
MEAN ANNUAL WAGE2
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 2,700 180 $34,450
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors
1,960 70 $48,880
Healthcare Social Workers 1,720 65 $45,810
Physical Therapist Assistants 890 20 $47,300
Occupational Therapy Assistants 380 10 $54,750
HIGH-GROWTH OCCUPATIONS
OCCUPATION PROJECTED GROWTH BY 20224
Occupational Therapy Assistants 37.1%
Physical Therapist Assistants 33.3%
Physical Therapists 29.3%
Healthcare Social Workers 20.7%
Childcare Workers 17.2%
TOP EMPLOYERS IN MISSISSIPPI5,6
Deaconess HomeCare
YoungWilliams Child Support Services
PATHWAYS to SUCCESS
1. Bin Lim, Y., Owen, S., Nordin, A. November 2013. Graduation Rates and Contributing Factors in CTE Students Versus Traditional Academic Students. MSU Research and Curriculum Unit. 2. Bureau of Labor and Statistics. May 2015. State Occupational Employment Statistics. bls.gov/oes/tables.htm 3. Mississippi Department of Employment Security. 2012-2022. Mississippi Employment Projections. mdes.ms.gov/information-center/labor-market-information/occupational-projections 4. Projections Central–State Occupational Projections. 2012-2022. projectionscentral.com/Projections/LongTerm 5. State Profile: Largest Employers Mississippi. acinet.org/oview6.asp?soccode=&id=&nodeid=12&stfips=28&from=State 6. Mississippi Business Journal–MS Top 100 Private Companies. 2013. butlersnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/MS-Biz-Journal-Book-of-Lists-Top-100.pdf
Information TechnologyThe information technology career cluster involves the design, development, support, and management of hardware, software, multimedia, and systems-integration services. CTE programs that focus on this career cluster produce workers with computer skills and a knowledge of systems, programs, and networking. In Mississippi, careers in information technology offer competitive wages at entry level. The workforce in this career cluster will experience growth as better technology is created and information security becomes more important.
GRADUATION RATES1
Information Technology Students
89.7%
All Mississippi CTE Students
81.1%
All Mississippi Students73.7%
TOP RELATED OCCUPATIONS
OCCUPATION TOTAL MS EMPLOYMENT2
PROJECTED ANNUAL JOB OPENINGS3
MEAN ANNUAL WAGE2
Computer User Support Specialists 2,130 80 $42,810
Computer Systems Analysts 1,510 50 $68,170
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 1,190 80 $65,170
Computer and Information Systems Managers 1,010 40 $90,760
Computer Programmers 670 40 $66,210
HIGH-GROWTH OCCUPATIONS
OCCUPATION PROJECTED GROWTH BY 20224
Information Security Analysts 32.0%
Software Developers, Systems Software 20.8%
Web Developers 20.3%
Computer Systems Analysts 19.1%
NATIONAL TESTS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Microsoft Technology Associate: Networking Fundamentals
TOP EMPLOYERS IN MISSISSIPPI5,6
Bomgar Corporation
Business Communications Inc.
Synergetics DCS Inc.
Venture Technologies
PATHWAYS to SUCCESS
1. Bin Lim, Y., Owen, S., Nordin, A. November 2013. Graduation Rates and Contributing Factors in CTE Students Versus Traditional Academic Students. MSU Research and Curriculum Unit. 2. Bureau of Labor and Statistics. May 2015. State Occupational Employment Statistics. bls.gov/oes/tables.htm 3. Mississippi Department of Employment Security. 2012-2022. Mississippi Employment Projections. mdes.ms.gov/information-center/labor-market-information/occupational-projections 4. Projections Central–State Occupational Projections. 2012-2022. projectionscentral.com/Projections/LongTerm 5. State Profile: Largest Employers Mississippi. acinet.org/oview6.asp?soccode=&id=&nodeid=12&stfips=28&from=State 6. Mississippi Business Journal–MS Top 100 Private Companies. 2013. butlersnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/MS-Biz-Journal-Book-of-Lists-Top-100.pdf
Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security
The law, public safety, corrections, and security career cluster involves protecting people and enforcing rules. CTE programs that focus on this career cluster provide students with training in serving and protecting the public, as well as knowledge about law and safety. In Mississippi, the job market for this career cluster is growing in both public and private sectors. From police and EMTs to lawyers and legal assistants, careers in this field provide public services and due process.
GRADUATION RATES1*
All Mississippi CTE Students
81.1%
All Mississippi Students73.7%
*The law, public safety, corrections, and security cluster is too new to have a graduation rate for the 2007-2008 cohort.
TOP RELATED OCCUPATIONS
OCCUPATION TOTAL MS EMPLOYMENT2
PROJECTED ANNUAL JOB OPENINGS3
MEAN ANNUAL WAGE2
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers 7,320 90 $33,350
Correctional Officers and Jailers 7,090 255 $26,740
Lawyers 3,090 60 $103,180
Paralegals and Legal Assistants 1,500 65 $43,910
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 910 45 $56,570
HIGH-GROWTH OCCUPATIONS
OCCUPATION PROJECTED GROWTH BY 20224
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 21.7%
Correctional Officers and Jailers 21.4%
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers 21.3%
Paralegals and Legal Assistants 14.9%
TOP EMPLOYERS IN MISSISSIPPI5,6
Butler, Snow, O’Mara, Stephens, & Cannada, PLLC
PATHWAYS to SUCCESS
1. Bin Lim, Y., Owen, S., Nordin, A. November 2013. Graduation Rates and Contributing Factors in CTE Students Versus Traditional Academic Students. MSU Research and Curriculum Unit. 2. Bureau of Labor and Statistics. May 2015. State Occupational Employment Statistics. bls.gov/oes/tables.htm 3. Mississippi Department of Employment Security. 2012-2022. Mississippi Employment Projections. mdes.ms.gov/information-center/labor-market-information/occupational-projections 4. Projections Central–State Occupational Projections. 2012-2022. projectionscentral.com/Projections/LongTerm 5. State Profile: Largest Employers Mississippi. acinet.org/oview6.asp?soccode=&id=&nodeid=12&stfips=28&from=State 6. Mississippi Business Journal–MS Top 100 Private Companies. 2013. butlersnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/MS-Biz-Journal-Book-of-Lists-Top-100.pdf
ManufacturingThe manufacturing career cluster includes careers that manufacture products, maintain production facilities, and improve the production process. CTE programs that offer this career cluster produce workers that understand mechanical equipment and the construction of manufactured products. With more complex machines providing increased productivity, the job market for this career cluster shows growth in positions for operating and maintaining these machines. In Mississippi, there is substantial growth projected in such fields as industrial-machinery mechanics and machine operators.
GRADUATION RATES1
ManufacturingStudents79.2%
All Mississippi CTE Students
81.1%
All Mississippi Students73.7%
TOP RELATED OCCUPATIONS
OCCUPATION TOTAL MS EMPLOYMENT2
PROJECTED ANNUAL JOB OPENINGS3
MEAN ANNUAL WAGE2
Team Assemblers 17,840 455 $33,480
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
7,160 190 $53,850
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
4,200 135 $32,240
Machinists 2,090 50 $41,590
Industrial Production Managers 1,660 45 $89,300
HIGH-GROWTH OCCUPATIONS
OCCUPATION PROJECTED GROWTH BY 20224
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic 20.3%
Industrial Machinery Mechanics 18.9%
Machinists 12.4%
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 12.2%
TOP EMPLOYERS IN MISSISSIPPI5,6
Ashley Furniture Home Store
Howard Industries Inc
Luvata Grenada LLC
Nissan North America Inc
Toyota
PATHWAYS to SUCCESS
1. Bin Lim, Y., Owen, S., Nordin, A. November 2013. Graduation Rates and Contributing Factors in CTE Students Versus Traditional Academic Students. MSU Research and Curriculum Unit. 2. Bureau of Labor and Statistics. May 2015. State Occupational Employment Statistics. bls.gov/oes/tables.htm 3. Mississippi Department of Employment Security. 2012-2022. Mississippi Employment Projections. mdes.ms.gov/information-center/labor-market-information/occupational-projections 4. Projections Central–State Occupational Projections. 2012-2022. projectionscentral.com/Projections/LongTerm 5. State Profile: Largest Employers Mississippi. acinet.org/oview6.asp?soccode=&id=&nodeid=12&stfips=28&from=State 6. Mississippi Business Journal–MS Top 100 Private Companies. 2013. butlersnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/MS-Biz-Journal-Book-of-Lists-Top-100.pdf
Marketing, Sales, & ServiceThe marketing, sales, & service career cluster emphasizes the development, promotion, and sale of products. CTE programs in this career cluster produce workers with technical skills who can conduct marketing activities and other sales and business services. In Mississippi, the skilled laborers in this career cluster fill roles as marketing managers or perform integral operating functions for businesses. Growth in this career cluster in Mississippi can be seen in fields such as sales representatives and market specialists.
GRADUATION RATES1
Marketing, Sales, & Service Students
84.8%
All Mississippi CTE Students
81.1%
All Mississippi Students73.7%
TOP RELATED OCCUPATIONS
OCCUPATION TOTAL MS EMPLOYMENT2
PROJECTED ANNUAL JOB OPENINGS3
MEAN ANNUAL WAGE2
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
6,810 300 $56,560
Insurance Sales Agents 2,720 85 $52,870
Sales Managers 1,800 50 $89,230
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
1,210 20 $55,930
Marketing Managers 500 25 $88,490
HIGH-GROWTH OCCUPATIONS
OCCUPATION PROJECTED GROWTH BY 20224
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 27.7%
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 12.0%
Marketing Managers 10.2%
TOP EMPLOYERS IN MISSISSIPPI5,6
GodwinGroup
Southern Farm Bureau
Staplcotn
PATHWAYS to SUCCESS
1. Bin Lim, Y., Owen, S., Nordin, A. November 2013. Graduation Rates and Contributing Factors in CTE Students Versus Traditional Academic Students. MSU Research and Curriculum Unit. 2. Bureau of Labor and Statistics. May 2015. State Occupational Employment Statistics. bls.gov/oes/tables.htm 3. Mississippi Department of Employment Security. 2012-2022. Mississippi Employment Projections. mdes.ms.gov/information-center/labor-market-information/occupational-projections 4. Projections Central–State Occupational Projections. 2012-2022. projectionscentral.com/Projections/LongTerm 5. State Profile: Largest Employers Mississippi. acinet.org/oview6.asp?soccode=&id=&nodeid=12&stfips=28&from=State 6. Mississippi Business Journal–MS Top 100 Private Companies. 2013. butlersnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/MS-Biz-Journal-Book-of-Lists-Top-100.pdf
Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math
The science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) career cluster uses the application of science and mathematics to solve problems. The CTE programs that provide courses in STEM produce workers skilled in many fields. These workers may function in roles as researchers, technology specialists, or engineers. Mississippi’s STEM programs provide the technical and scientific workers needed to fuel a growing job market in engineering and technical-systems operation.
GRADUATION RATES1
Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math Students
85%
All Mississippi CTE Students
81.1%
All Mississippi Students73.7%
TOP RELATED OCCUPATIONS
OCCUPATION TOTAL MS EMPLOYMENT2
PROJECTED ANNUAL JOB OPENINGS3
MEAN ANNUAL WAGE2
Civil Engineers 1,660 65 $80,380
Industrial Engineers 1,640 65 $81,230
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians
1,310 20 $54,150
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 690 15 $38,520
Surveyors 560 25 $46,710
HIGH-GROWTH OCCUPATIONS
OCCUPATION PROJECTED GROWTH BY 20224
Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal and Plastic 31.9%
Medical Equipment Repairers 23.8%
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators 17.9%
Civil Engineers 16.7%
NATIONAL TESTS AND CERTIFICATIONS
The Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) Energy Industry Fundamentals Certificate
http://www.cewd.org/curriculum/eif-modules.php
TOP EMPLOYERS IN MISSISSIPPI5,6
Howard Industries
IMS Engineers
Stennis Space Center
PATHWAYS to SUCCESS
1. Bin Lim, Y., Owen, S., Nordin, A. November 2013. Graduation Rates and Contributing Factors in CTE Students Versus Traditional Academic Students. MSU Research and Curriculum Unit. 2. Bureau of Labor and Statistics. May 2015. State Occupational Employment Statistics. bls.gov/oes/tables.htm 3. Mississippi Department of Employment Security. 2012-2022. Mississippi Employment Projections. mdes.ms.gov/information-center/labor-market-information/occupational-projections 4. Projections Central–State Occupational Projections. 2012-2022. projectionscentral.com/Projections/LongTerm 5. State Profile: Largest Employers Mississippi. acinet.org/oview6.asp?soccode=&id=&nodeid=12&stfips=28&from=State 6. Mississippi Business Journal–MS Top 100 Private Companies. 2013. butlersnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/MS-Biz-Journal-Book-of-Lists-Top-100.pdf
Transportation, Distribution, & LogisticsThe transportation, distribution, and logistics career cluster includes the planning, management, and movement of people, materials, and products by road, air, rail, and water. CTE programs that focus on this area produce workers with skills as drivers, pilots, or mechanics with knowledge of the transportation industry. This career cluster experiences growth in parallel with other economic growth in Mississippi, because as other industries expand, workers in this cluster provide the infrastructure and logistics needed to distribute products and services.
GRADUATION RATES1
Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics Students
84.8%
All Mississippi CTE Students
81.1%
All Mississippi Students73.7%
TOP RELATED OCCUPATIONS
OCCUPATION TOTAL MS EMPLOYMENT2
PROJECTED ANNUAL JOB OPENINGS3
MEAN ANNUAL WAGE2
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 22,080 650 $40,400
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
1,960 70 $50,170
First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers
1,700 50 $47,340
Hand Crane and Tower Operators 610 25 $43,160
HIGH-GROWTH OCCUPATIONSOCCUPATION PROJECTED GROWTH BY 20224
Traffic Technicians 31.4%
Commercial Pilots 15.0%
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants 14.5%
Cargo and Freight Agents 12.4%
NATIONAL TESTS AND CERTIFICATIONS
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) http://www.ase.com/Tests.aspx
TOP EMPLOYERS IN MISSISSIPPI5,6
Merchants Foodservice
Miller Intermodal Logistics Services
Page & Jones
Tyson Foods Inc