by
David J. Peters
dpeters4@mail.state.mo.us
As we move into the 21st century, the connection between well paying jobs and skills has never been more apparent. In today's economy, workers with marketable skills are able to be more competitive in the labor market. These high-skill workers are finding employment in occupations characterized by job security, advancement opportunities and high wages - what we call Gateway Skills.
The data for this analysis come from two principle sources. Information on occupational skill requirements was taken from a national database called the Occupational Information Network (O*NET), maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational employment and wage data for Missouri was taken from Occupational Employment Statistics (OES), maintained by the Missouri Department of Economic Development.
Gateway Skills: Listening-Intensive Occupations
Gateway Skills: Mathematics-Intensive Occupations
Gateway Skills: Reading-Intensive Occupations
Gateway Skills: Science-Intensive Occupations
Gateway Skills: Speaking-Intensive Occupations
Gateway Skills: Writing-Intensive Occupations
