Each year the Department of Workforce Development provides DESE with a list of high-demand occupations that require more than a high school diploma and less than a bachelor’s degree. Many of these programs are provided at local high schools and area career centers as well as at the community college level. High Demand Occupations for individuals with at least a high school education and less than a bachelor’s degree.
Information about those high demand occupations can be found at https://dese.mo.gov/media/pdf/high-demand-occupations
Further information regarding CRITICAL NEED/Shortage Occupations can be found on the DESE website at https://dese.mo.gov/college-career-readiness/school-counseling/legislation
Critical Needs/Shortages in the Workforce
November 2, 2023