Labour Market 2012: A Guide to Employment Opportunities! Prepared by: Planning, Research and Monitoring Unit Ministry of Labour and Social Security

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1 THE JAMAICAN LABOUR MARKET Labour Market 2012: A Guide to Employment Opportunities! Prepared by: Planning, Research and Monitoring Unit Ministry of Labour and Social Security

2 OBJECTIVES Increase your awareness about the labour market : Key complaints from employers Marketability skills Areas of Employment Employment opportunities for persons with disabilities Other opportunities which are available to job seekers

3 MAJOR PROBLEMS IN THE LABOUR MARKET Complaints from employers include: 1. Bad attitude towards work 2. Unable to show competence in carrying out duties 3. No commitment to furthering studies to market oneself 4. Lack of proper literacy skills and numeracy skills

4 MAJOR PROBLEMS IN THE LABOUR MARKET CONT D Problems in the labour force : 1. High level of unskilled persons in the labour force 2. Low Participation rate among women 3. High Unemployment Rate 4. Low productivity levels

5 MARKETABLE SKILLS Literacy Skills- computer, numeracy, reading and writing Good Work ethics Certification Experience (3-5 years) Second language Entrepreneurship skills Customer service skills Driving Skills Willingness to relocate

6 LEVEL OF VACANCY BY PARISH Parish No. of Participating Organizations Organization with at least 1 vacancy % of Organization by parish with at least 1 vacancy Kingston & St. Andrew St. Thomas Portland St. Mary St. Ann Trelawny St. James Hanover Westmoreland St. Elizabeth Manchester St. Catherine

7 LEVEL OF VACANCY BY OCCUPATIONAL GROUP Occupational Group Professionals Senior Official and Technicians Types of Vacancies Managers( Branch, Information technology, Laboratory, Inventory, Human Resource) Specialised Nurses, Doctors, Analysts, Communication Officers, Audio visual Technicians Clerks Service Workers, Shop & Market Sales Workers Plant and Machine Operators Craft and Related Trade Workers Elementary Occupations Skilled Agriculture and Fishery Workers Front desk, office, store, warehouse, cashiers, accounting and counter clerks, Receptionists, Secretaries Bartenders, Chefs, Cooks, Hairdressers, Security Officer, Waitresses and Waiters Drivers, Machine Operators, Pump Attendants, Equipment Operators Jewellery Technicians, Engravers, Butcher, Bakers, Mechanics, Technicians (Cable, Maintenance) House keepers, Factory workers, Janitors, Room attendants, watchmen, Caregivers, Office attendants Food Technologists, Diary Farmers, Pest Control Workers

8 CHANGES IN THE WORK FORCE Categories of workers projected to Increase during the period Accountant Accounting Clerk Baker Banker Carpenter Cashier Chinese Chef Clerical Merchandiser Data Entry Clerk Driver Office Administrator Operations Coordinator Packer Paralegal Officer Pharmacy Technician Pilot Pump Attendant Real Estate Agent Receptionist Registered Nurse Researcher Server Store Clerk Store Manager Supervisor Economist Electrical Technician Engineer Field Technician Financial Analyst/Risk Analyst Fund Manager Hairstylist Instructor Lawyer Machine Operator Mason Mechanical Technician Medical technologist

9 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE FOOD AND AGRO PRODUCTS INDUSTRY General Manager Food Operation Specialist Warehouse Manager Baker Supervisors Accountant Shift Manager Plumbers Mixers Sanitation Supervisor Food Operation Specialist Quality Control Technician Sales Representative Trained Compounders Special Project Officer Oven Operator Administrators Shift Manager Stewards Sanitation Supervisor Maintenance Manager Production Workers Mechanical Engineer Engineers Occupational Health and Safety Manager Meat Processing Personnel Welders

10 OCCUPATIONS NEEDED FOR EXPANSION IN THE HEALTH INDUSTRY Anaesthesia Technicians Cardiac Technicians Radiographers Sonographers Radiologist Dentists Biomedical Engineers Veterinarian Technicians Lymphedema Therapist Trained MRI Technicians Physical therapist Administrators

11 OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT IN ALTERNATIVE ENERGY INDUSTRY Engineers Mechanical Engineers Electrical Engineers Civil Engineers Structural Engineers Installers (solar panels and devices) Electricians Solar Alternative Technicians Installation Officers Skilled persons in Photo ( sunlight) voltaic (electricity) Maintenance Person Cost Estimators System Designers Sales Personnel Alternative Energy Technician Roof Men Carpentry Technicians Photovoltaic and Wind experts

12 Top ten hottest occupational areas in Demand Taken from The Gleaner, The Observer as well as online job placement websites Sales and Marketing Personnel Teachers Hospitality Workers Officers Customer service attendants Managers Household services Personal care specialists Supervisors Drivers and Riders

13 SALES AND MARKETING REPRESENTATIVES 352 positions Qualification :High School Graduate Masters Degree in relevant discipline.

14 SECURITY OFFICERS/GUARDS 295 positions CXC passes in Mathematics and English Language Some high ranking officers are police officers

15 DRIVERS 143 positions High School Diploma/Secondary Level Education. Secondary Grade Nine Level Education. Carriers License. Open General Driver s License.

16 PROMOTERS 133 positions High School Diploma/ Secondary Level Education.

17 BARTENDERS 131 positions Bachelor s Degree in Culinary Arts NCTVET Level 1 Certificate.

18 DOMESTIC HELPERS 123 positions Certification in Early Childhood Level 1 and 2. Literate.

19 CASHIERS 113 position High School Graduate 3 CXCs- Mathematics, English Language and Accounts Strong numeracy skills

20 STORES CLERKS 97 positions High School Graduate 3 CXCs- Mathematics, English Language and Accounts

21 CHEFS 95 positions Tertiary Level training/nctvet qualification + 3 or more years experience Menu planning, budgeting & food cost plus years of experience in international cuisine Executive Chef Sous Chef Canteen Chef - NVQ-J level 11

22 RECEPTIONISTS 82 positions Diploma in Business Administration High School Graduate Foreign Languages

23 TYPE OF TEACHERS AND QUALIFICATIONS Mathematics Foreign language Spanish /French Science teaches- Chemistry, Physics, Biology Information Technology All teaching positions require a 1 st Degree + Formal Teaching qualification

24 TYPES OF MANAGERS AND QUALIFICATIONS Plant manager 1 st degree in engineering/management studies Sales and Marketing Manager - Bachelors in Marketing or Business Administration Public Relations Manager - 1st Degree in Business Management & Marketing Product/Brand Manager 1 st Degree Store Manager - Associate Degree/Diploma

25 TYPES OF OCCUPATIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS IN THE HEALTH SECTOR Medical Professionals- specialized doctors, nurses, pharmacist, medical technologist, Practical Nurse possess nursing certification, 4 CXC including math & English Registered nurses a graduate trained nurse (male or female) who has passed a state registration examination and has been licensed to practice Midwives - skilled in aiding the delivery of babies and has a nursing degree

26 TYPES OF OCCUPATIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS IN THE HEALTH SECTOR CONT D Pharmacist - A health professional trained in the art of preparing and supplying drugs. Medical Technologist - A healthcare professional who performs diagnostic analytic tests on body fluids such as blood, urine, sputum, stool.

27 TYPES OF OCCUPATIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS IN THE HEALTH SECTOR CONT D Radiologist - A medical specialist who uses radioactive substances and X-rays in the treatment of disease. Cardiology - The medical study of the structure, function, and disorders of the heart Public Health Specialist - A worker whose approach to medicine that is concerned with the health of the community as a whole

28 QUALIFICATIONS Vocational training- high demand locally and overseas (Canada)-, however there is an increasing demand for Levels 2 and 3 certification. Bachelor degrees are in high demand. There is an increasing demand for persons with Master Degrees. Secondary school graduates should concentrate on Accounting and Information Technology in order to gain employment.

29 Employment opportunities for persons with Disabilities. 8% of the employers indicated that at least one person with disability was employed to their organisations: Deaf and hearing impaired Physical disabilities Intellectually impaired

30 Types of Employment Deaf and Hearing Impaired Physically Disabled Intellectually Impaired Accountant Ackee Seeder Administrator Auxiliary Worker Cane Cutter Data Entry Clerk Field Worker Grounds Man Information Technology Janitor Mason Office Attendant Packer Picture Processor/Framer Press Operator Sales Clerk Sales Consultant Security Guard Side Man Typist/Billing Clerk Accountant Cook Driver Labourer Lawyer Manager Merchandiser Office Administrator Sales Associate Receptionist/Bearer Sales Representative Teacher Ancillary worker Cleaner Office Attendant Sanitation Worker

31 ENTREPRENEURIAL OPPORTUNITIES Agriculture: 1. Livestock rearing-sheep, goats, cows, pig rearing and poultry 2. Crop cultivation: fruit trees, potatoes,hot and sweet peppers 3. Bee keeping 4. Contract farmers: supply to hotels and restaurants 5. Aquaculture Manufacturing Cabinet making, Agro processing certain jams and jellies

32 OPPORTUNITIES IN OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT CONT D Driver-articulated years Articulated driver s license (operate heavy duty trucks) 3 years experience

33 OPPORTUNITIES IN OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT CONT D Fast food restaurant cooks- (KFC, Burger King, Juicy Patties, Tasties, Mothers, Wendi's) years 2 years experience Must complete secondary school Must produce last three pay slip

34 OPPORTUNITIES IN OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT CONT D Truck and transport mechanics-5 years experience years Must complete secondary school

35 OPPORTUNITIES IN OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT CONT D Heavy duty mechanics years 5 years experience Must complete secondary school

36 OPPORTUNITIES IN OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT CONT D Welders- 3 years experience years Must complete secondary school Must be able to do TIG, MIG and underwater welding.

37 OPPORTUNITIES IN OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT CONT D Meat cutters 3 years experience Must complete high school Have experience in slaughter how Nows how to cut meats in portions Must be able to process high volume of meat per hour

38 OPPORTUNITIES IN OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT CONT D Fast food restaurant cooks-kfc, Burger King, Juicy Patties,Tasties, Mothers, Wendi's 2 years experience yrs Must complete high school Team oriented High end customer service

39 OPPORTUNITIES IN OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT CONT D Food service cooks-kfc, Burger King, Juicy Patties, Tasties, Mothers, Wendi's 3 years experience yrs Proper supervisory and management skills Must complete high school Team oriented High end customer service

40 IMPORTANT FACTS Keep abreast of changes in the job market Embrace the concept of life long learning Willing to relocate Display professionalism at all time Cell phone

41 THE END THANK YOU