The area is home to a diverse collection of recognized, as well
as emerging, firms that provide various career pathways and
occupational opportunities.
With an impressive track record for
cultivating the growth of privately held
and publicly traded companies, the area
provides an eclectic array of career
options for primary and secondary wage
earners alike.
From cutting-edge, university R&D
arrangements to assembling the critical
pieces that position a business for
gazelle growth or fulfilling a limited-term
contracted service, there are plenty of
talent and skill set match-making choices.
Regardless if the industry sector is
entering a maturation phase; emerging
in response to domestic or international
market demands; or simply transitioning
into its next development cycle, the
career opportunities that exist locally or
regionally cover the spectrum.
In terms of occupational and career
opportunities, the following categories are
consistently associated with the most job openings throughout the region: Computer
& Mathematical Occupations, Education & Training Occupations, Healthcare
Practitioners & Technical Occupations,
Management Occupations, Manufacturing / Production Occupations, Office &
Administrative Support Occupations, Sales
& Related Occupations and Transportation
& Material Moving Occupations.
These
postings mirror the national employment
projections data, which notes how
many of the in-demand occupations are
aligned within these major occupational
categories.
That’s why the area has an
active career preparation and readiness
engagement strategy - anchored by the Inspire Madison Region and powered by Xello (formerly known as Career Cruising) - to accelerate the
exposure and related knowledge, as well
as the sustainability, of these occupations
regionally.