CCA Labor Market & Occupational Information Flashcards

What is the primary purpose of the America's Job Center (AJC) network, formerly known as One-Stop Career Centers?

Answer: Provide comprehensive employment services including job search assistance, training referrals, and LMI

America's Job Centers offer a broad range of employment services under one roof, including resume help, job search assistance, skills training referrals, and access to labor market information.

In labor economics, the term 'labor force participation rate' refers to:

Answer: The percentage of the working-age population either employed or actively seeking work

The labor force participation rate measures the proportion of the civilian noninstitutional population that is either employed or unemployed but actively looking for work.

Which data source would a CCA most likely use to identify the fastest-growing occupations in the U.S. over the next decade?

Answer: Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections program

The BLS Employment Projections program publishes 10-year projections for occupational employment, including fastest-growing and highest-demand occupations.

A 'tight labor market' is characterized by:

Answer: Low unemployment and high competition among employers for workers

A tight labor market features low unemployment rates, where employers compete aggressively for workers, often leading to wage increases and more worker leverage.

What is 'career lattice' as opposed to 'career ladder'?

Answer: A career path model allowing lateral and diagonal moves in addition to upward advancement

A career lattice recognizes that career progression can include lateral moves, cross-functional transitions, and diagonal advances—not just linear upward movement.

Which of the following is an example of 'hidden labor market' activity?

Answer: Jobs filled through networking and internal referrals before being publicly posted

The hidden job market consists of positions that are filled through professional networks, referrals, and direct outreach before—or without—being publicly advertised.