Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation releases ‘Hot Careers’ guide

The Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation (LVEDC), in collaboration with local education and business partners, recently released a guide to the region’s most in-demand careers.

“Students throughout their educational journey need to understand what jobs are available to them in the region where they live,” LVEDC Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Research Karianne Gelinas said.

The Lehigh Valley Hot Careers guide highlights wage ranges, education level requirements and other information about various in-demand occupations in industries such as advanced manufacturing; architecture and construction; business services, education & training; government, law & public safety; health care; hospitality & tourism; and transportation, distribution & logistics.

The guides are being distributed to school districts and educational centers across the Lehigh Valley.

“Previously, it was challenging for educators and students alike to access that information in a succinct, effective, and engaging way,” Gelinas said. “This guide allows them to do that, while also providing information for people from outside the area who might be considering the Lehigh Valley and want information about high-demand careers in the region.”

The Lehigh Valley Hot Careers guide, a project of the LVEDC Education and Talent Supply Council, is based on research of job postings for a 12-month period ending in June 2019.