Graph-reading is an important skill tested on the HSE exam, the TABE and presents an opportunity to hone analytic skills. The CareerKits use graphs about careers as an opportunity to practice graph interpretation and computation skills, as well as convey information about the labor market.
The CareerKits are used around New York State from Brooklyn to Buffalo and beyond. Much of the information in the CareerKits provides general knowledge about careers and remains constant across New York State. Some information, like the number of people employed in a particular sector, does vary by region. We have partnered with CUNY’s Labor Market Information Service (LMIS) to include data on the labor market, delivered in formats that are accessible to adult education students. We include graphs on how employment in one sector is doing compared to another, and how employment rates in a given sector change over time. LMIS has created graphs not only for New York City, but for all regions in New York State, to be used in CareerKit activities.
Unit 1 of every CareerKit includes a graph-reading activity that compares employment rates across sectors – Job Losses and Gains. How is Manufacturing doing compared to Education? How has employment in these sectors changed over time? The published CareerKits use New York City graphs. LMIS has also created graphs about employment in every region of New York State.
Below are the New York State regional graphs reflecting the job losses and gains in each sector. If you work with students outside of New York City and are interested in doing this activity, substitute the graphs below for the New York City-based graph in the Job Losses and Gains activity in Unit 1. You could also use several graphs to compare employment rates in regions around the state. Leave your comments below about how you’ve used these graphs in class.
Capital North Job Losses and Gains
Central Southern Job Losses and Gains
Finger Lakes Job Losses and Gains
Hudson Valley Job Losses and Gains
Long Island Job Losses and Gains
Subjects: CareerKit Activity Adaptations & Resources, New York State Regional Materials
Tags: bar graph, capital, finger lakes, graph, hudson valley, labor data, long island, new york state, southern new york, western new york