What will the future be like?
Making decisions about your future is difficult when you don’t know what it will be like. Inventions, politics, economics and world events can create major changes in the way our society lives.
Inventions have radically changed our lives.
Predicting the future is usually based on previous trends, current data and analysis. We could see:
· More smaller businesses
· Short term employment e.g. few jobs for life
· More flexible working
· Higher level skills required
· More self employment and working from home
· Flexible and transferable skills will be required to stay in work
· Greater globalisation e.g. international markets
· Changes due to new technology, bioscience and greener demands
· New jobs and occupations not yet invented
Some industries are growing faster than others are – these rapid growth industries may have greater employment opportunities if their development continues. Others may decline –
These are the latest local predictions...
Going up or stable: Business and other services, Construction, Health and education, Distribution and catering, Transport and communication, Public administration and defence .
Decreasing: Primary industries and Manufacturing
Did you know…?
Unemployment in the UK in September 2009 was at 7.8%, in November 2010 it was 7.9% this lower than in the previous recessions of 1980 and 1990’s. Although further job losses are expected from the public sector, the outlook is expected to improve during 2011.
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How far do people travel to work?
You need to think about how far you would be prepared to travel to work. This could depend on how much you want a particular job and whether you can afford the travelling expenses.
Did you know….? 50.5% of the working population travel more than 5km to get to work, however 62% of 16 – 19 year olds travel less than 5km to work.
£££ - How much could you earn?
What you can earn will depend on age, qualifications, where you work, the type of job you do and the level of responsibility you have.
Did you know….?
· 16-17 year-old median earnings was £178.20 per week in 2009 survey
· 18-21 year-old median earnings £277.70 per week in 2009 survey
· The average salary for graduates 6 months after graduation in 2008 was £19,677. The range of salaries advertised during 2008 was £14,732 to £39,000
· The median gross weekly pay in Hertfordshire (all ages) in 2008 is £568 (compares to the national average of £479.30). There are gender differences £627 for males and £498.30 for females.
Hertfordshire has a highly qualified workforce – with more people gaining qualifications each year
· 69.1% with NVQ2 and above (5 or more GCSEs at grades A-C)
· 54.5% with NVQ3 and above (2 or more ‘A’ levels)
· 34.3% with NVQ4 and above (Degree level or above)
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Generally the population with higher skills and qualifications earn more and have a greater choice of opportunity. So learning is really important for the future, but this does not mean being stuck in a classroom, there are lots of ways to learn, apprenticeships, in the workplace, at home, in college etc…
More information is contained in the pdf below.