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<br />defined as middle skills occupations because of the unique mix of industries in the region. Middle skills occupations are
<br />defined as positions that do not require a bachelor's degree but require training or some level of education above a high
<br />school diploma. This often means a certification or associates degree gained through community colleges or collaborative
<br />training programs between businesses and educational Institutions, Following is a list of the too ten of the twenty -five highest
<br />projected occupationsljob openings for the next several years:
<br />Middle skill occupations typically pay higher wages than regional averages and provide increased access to successful career
<br />paths for those without a four -year college degree, which helps workers increase their overall standard of living and quality of
<br />life. Orange County has identified Manufacturing, Healthcare, Information Technology and Hospitality and Tourism as key
<br />Industries that will drive demand for middle skill occupations in the region.
<br />• Healthcare has been a stalwart industry of Orange County for many decades. Data shows that the healthcare
<br />industry accounts for 13% of overall employment and has grown steadily and consistently over the past decade, even
<br />throughout a major recession. Orange County has also emerged as a major innovation hub in healthcare technology
<br />and manufacturing.
<br />• Manufacturing has been an industry in decline for decades. But the majority of job opportunities in manufacturing
<br />come not from new jobs but by job openings arising due to retirement of an aging manufacturing workforce, as is one
<br />factor for the OC Region. The Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte Consulting recently released a report which
<br />estimated that nationwide up to 2.7 million manufacturing jobs will be needed due solely to retirements. If left
<br />unattended, these jobs will either lead to lost earnings or result in companies leaving the Orange County region for
<br />areas, domestic or international, that can fulfill the middle skills that this industry requires.
<br />• Information Technology A detailed analysis of the sub - industries within key emerging sectors shows the
<br />importance of industries dealing with the information technology economy: companies that design computer systems,
<br />publish software, manufacture related equipment or manage data employ nearly 97% of all individuals who work in
<br />emerging sectors. With the emergence and growth of high -tech occupations, the need for middle skill, middle -wage
<br />or higher occupations grows as well. Orange County has a sizable IT industry that is growing steadily.
<br />• Hospitality and Tourism Orange County has a deep and historic tourism industry that originates from the
<br />1950s, when the region became popular as a vacation destination for celebrities. Half a century later, Orange
<br />County's tourism industry is a major contributor to employment and the overall economy. A robust business and
<br />leisure accommodation industry accounted for the largest net increase in employment year - over -year at 6,500 jobs,
<br />but more impressively both the 5 -year and 10 -year trends show consistent strength in this segment.
<br />Declaration; Orange County's moderate economic growth masks a series of contradictions. On the plus side, growing
<br />industries like Professional Services, Technology, Education, and Health provide high - quality jobs and contribute to overall
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<br />4,975
<br />551
<br />$34,768
<br />Medical Assistants
<br />2,965
<br />675
<br />$34,193
<br />Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
<br />2,880
<br />567
<br />$50,223
<br />Computer User Support Specialists
<br />2,654
<br />1,627
<br />$57,587
<br />Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
<br />1,913
<br />642
<br />$31,914
<br />Dental Assistants
<br />1,835
<br />73$
<br />$33,876
<br />Paralegals and Legal Assistants
<br />1,663
<br />405
<br />$49,196
<br />Heavy and Tractor - Trailer Truck Drivers
<br />1,508
<br />1,545
<br />$40,066
<br />Telecommunications Equipment Installers and
<br />1,179
<br />191
<br />$62,848
<br />Repairers, Except Line Installers
<br />Middle skill occupations typically pay higher wages than regional averages and provide increased access to successful career
<br />paths for those without a four -year college degree, which helps workers increase their overall standard of living and quality of
<br />life. Orange County has identified Manufacturing, Healthcare, Information Technology and Hospitality and Tourism as key
<br />Industries that will drive demand for middle skill occupations in the region.
<br />• Healthcare has been a stalwart industry of Orange County for many decades. Data shows that the healthcare
<br />industry accounts for 13% of overall employment and has grown steadily and consistently over the past decade, even
<br />throughout a major recession. Orange County has also emerged as a major innovation hub in healthcare technology
<br />and manufacturing.
<br />• Manufacturing has been an industry in decline for decades. But the majority of job opportunities in manufacturing
<br />come not from new jobs but by job openings arising due to retirement of an aging manufacturing workforce, as is one
<br />factor for the OC Region. The Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte Consulting recently released a report which
<br />estimated that nationwide up to 2.7 million manufacturing jobs will be needed due solely to retirements. If left
<br />unattended, these jobs will either lead to lost earnings or result in companies leaving the Orange County region for
<br />areas, domestic or international, that can fulfill the middle skills that this industry requires.
<br />• Information Technology A detailed analysis of the sub - industries within key emerging sectors shows the
<br />importance of industries dealing with the information technology economy: companies that design computer systems,
<br />publish software, manufacture related equipment or manage data employ nearly 97% of all individuals who work in
<br />emerging sectors. With the emergence and growth of high -tech occupations, the need for middle skill, middle -wage
<br />or higher occupations grows as well. Orange County has a sizable IT industry that is growing steadily.
<br />• Hospitality and Tourism Orange County has a deep and historic tourism industry that originates from the
<br />1950s, when the region became popular as a vacation destination for celebrities. Half a century later, Orange
<br />County's tourism industry is a major contributor to employment and the overall economy. A robust business and
<br />leisure accommodation industry accounted for the largest net increase in employment year - over -year at 6,500 jobs,
<br />but more impressively both the 5 -year and 10 -year trends show consistent strength in this segment.
<br />Declaration; Orange County's moderate economic growth masks a series of contradictions. On the plus side, growing
<br />industries like Professional Services, Technology, Education, and Health provide high - quality jobs and contribute to overall
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