Occupational Skills-Based Projections
Research, Information and Analysis
WORKFORCE West Virginia
Last Updated: 9-13-06

Knowledge Base
WIA 6
2004 -2014

Knowledge Base Knowledge Percent Rank Current Supply Projected Demand Description
Customer and Personal Service 100 60,643 2,331 Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
English Language 97 26,357 909 Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Education and Training 94 20,198 769 Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Psychology 91 15,798 629 Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Mathematics 88 17,191 584 Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Medicine and Dentistry 85 9,130 377 Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Clerical 82 24,686 733 Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
Computers and Electronics 79 11,286 390 Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Administration and Management 76 11,024 352 Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Mechanical 73 13,977 456 Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Therapy and Counseling 70 7,939 285 Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
Law and Government 67 6,343 229 Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Sales and Marketing 64 11,706 425 Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Design 61 5,684 209 Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Economics and Accounting 58 5,930 205 Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Building and Construction 55 7,183 214 Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Personnel and Human Resources 52 4,959 165 Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.