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Profile of the Employees Needed in Eastern KY over the Next Five Years

The chart below describes the qualified worker needed by the eastern Kentucky employers EKCEP will help prepare for future success.

Healthcare	Mining	Construction	General Business

Notes Industry with the highest projected growth. Employers have the highest confidence in job growth. Most jobs planned for Associates/Line Workers, Coordinators, and Supervisors.	Notes Limited growth in jobs planned due to economic uncertainty and legislative pressure on the industry. Planned jobs mostly for Associates/Line Workers and Coordinators.	Notes Limited growth planned. Planned jobs focused on Associates/Line Workers.	Notes Limited growth planned. Planned jobs focused primarily on Associates/Line Workers and Coordinators, with some opportunities for higher level positions.
Skills 201 Mathematical Computation 301 Verbal Ability 401 Reading Comprehension	Skills 101 Physical Stamina 102 Carry/Lift 203 Critical Thinking Ability 301 Verbal Ability 408 Make Decisions	Skills 417 Follow Instructions 408 Make Decisions 201 Mathematical Computation 101 Physical Stamina	Skills 301 Verbal Ability 404 Computer/Technical Literacy 408 Make Decisions 315 Works Well Within a Team
Traits 804 Effective Problem-Solver 703 Team Player 701 Resolves Conflict 501 Honesty	Traits 803 Rational 804 effective problem Solver 806 Decision Maker 701 Resolves Conflict 703 Team Player	Traits 501 Honesty 503 Strong Work Ethic 703 Team Player 702 Cooperative 804 Effective Problem Solver 808 Willingness To Learn 806 Decision-Maker	Traits 804 Effective Problem-Solver 808 Willingness to Learn 806 Decision Maker 703 Team Player 702 Cooperative 501 Honesty 503 Strong Work Ethic
Education Education beyond high school required for most positions, even for associates/Line Workers.	Education Most Associates/Line Worker positions require high school diploma.	Education Relatively higher emphasis on Vocational and technical Training.	Education Wide variety of education and training needed, especially for higher-level positions.