Who
Benefits from Labor Market Information?
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Businesses,
employers, government, youth, educators, training
agencies and job seekers all benefit from labor
market information.The information is helpful
in determining and prepar- |
ing for future market demands. Knowing which industries
will be expanding, downsizing or relocating can help
in planning for the future, whether you are a business
manager or owner, job seeker or educator.
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What Information Is Available?
Labor market information identifies and quantifies indus-tries,
occupations, wages, income-growth potential, market-demanded
skills, and education and job-training providers within
Contra Costa County and the East Bay region. It also
forecasts growing, declining and emerg-ing industries,
occupations and market-demanded skills. Having this
information helps job seekers and employers participate
in and benefit from the future economic vitality of
Contra Costa County.
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Specific information available includes:
Occupations
• Descriptions of occupations
• Industries hiring specific occupational groups
• Emerging occupations
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Projections of expected job openings
• Wages, income growth potential, benefits,
hours, working conditions
• Skills required
• Licensing, training and education required
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Industries
• Major industry sectors
• Descriptions of industries
• Industry forecasts
• Economic summaries of geographic areas
• Number of businesses and employers by size
• Occupations available
Labor Force Demographics
• Population
• Education
• Socioeconomic characteristics
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