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Future Jobs in Mid Wales
Mid Wales
has a low population, and also relatively low employment.
It has a number of highly successful companies alongside a
lot of smaller businesses. However, recruitment can be a problem
here, and the isolated nature of the area can lead to deprivation.
The
main sectors of employment in Mid Wales
These
are the industries which employ the most peolple in Mid Wales.
The biggest sectors will generate a lot of jobs, but there
are certainly opportunities in the smaller sectors.
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Public
Services
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Construction
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Distribution
and Hotels |
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Metals,
minerals and chemicals |
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Other
Manufacturing |
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Transport
and Communications |
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Financial
and Business Services |
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Agriculture |
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Engineering |
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Mining
and utilities |
Source:
Business Strategies for Future Skills Wales, 2000
Key
sectors
But there
are industries where Mid Wales has a larger share than the
rest of Wales. This does not necessarily mean they will employ
the greatest number of people, but they are sectors where
Mid Wales has a particular strength relative to the rest of
Wales.
1. Agriculture
Forestry and Fishing
2. Wood and Wood Products
3. Mining
4. Textiles and Clothing
5. Hotels and Catering
6. Financial and Business Services
7. Education
8. Gas, Electricity and Water
9. Wholesaling
Source:
Derived from Business Strategies for Future Skills Wales,
2000
Five
Year Prospect
These
are the industries that are likely to have greatest jobs growth
over the next 5 years:
1.
Distribution, Hotels and Catering
1,400
jobs predicted. Significant growth are forecast across all
of this sector, which is already very important to the Mid
Wales economy.
2.
Public Services
An increase of 1,100 jobs is predicted. Over a third of people
working in Mid Wales are employed in Public Services. The
jobs growth will mainly be in health and education services.
3.
Manufacturing
100 new jobs predicted. This sector includes things like recycling,
which is a growing industry because of concerns about waste
disposal and the environment. Also included here is the manufacture
of items as diverse as office furniture, toys, sports goods
and jewellery.
Source:
Business Strategies for Future Skills Wales, 2000
Remember,
there will be many additional jobs in these and most other
sectors due to retirements and people changing jobs.
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