EAST HAWAII F.A.Q. BOOK Hawaii Tribune-Herald Sunday, September 13, 2015 17 GROWTH From page 16 the fastest will vary. The county’s largest industry division, education and health services, which consists of approximately 21 percent of the total workforce, will create the most jobs generating almost one-fourth of the total county employment gains. Advances in both sectors will lead to an overall growth rate of 16.5 percent. Health care and social assistance, up by 17.8 percent, will outperform educational services, which will rise by 14.9 percent. Trade, transportation and utilities, with an increase of 2,170 positions, will post the second-highest job gain. More than 85 percent of the industry’s growth will emanate from combined gains in the retail trade sector and the transportation and warehousing sector, both largely impacted by the visitor market. Retail trade, the largest component of this industry, will generate the biggest numerical increase, while transportation and warehousing will expand at a faster rate. Growth in the leisure EMPLOYMENT PROJECTIONS BY MAJOR INDUSTRY, HAWAII COUNTY, 2010-2020 Net Percent Annual Average Industry Division 2010 2020 Growth Growth Growth Total-All Industries 69,300 79,550 10,250 14.8% 1.5% Education & Health Services 14,490 16,890 2,390 16.5% 1.6% (including State Education & Hospitals) Trade, Transportation & Utilities 12,710 14,880 2,170 17.1% 1.7% Leisure & Hospitality 12,410 14,020 1,600 12.9% 1.3% Self-Employed & Unpaid Family Workers 7,210 7,740 530 7.4% 0.7% Government 6,020 6,290 270 4.5% 0.4% (excluding State Education & Hospitals) Professional & Business Services 4,700 6,010 1,320 28.0% 2.8% Construction 3,120 4,040 930 29.7% 3.0% Financial Activities 2,700 3,040 340 12.5% 1.2% Natural Resources & Mining 2,110 2,430 330 15.5% 1.5% Other Services 1,840 2,130 290 15.8% 1.6% Manufacturing 1,210 1,360 140 11.7% 1.2% Information 780 720 -60 -7.5% -0.7% and hospitality industry will offer another major source of employment, providing the third-largest numerical gain in jobs. Accommodation and food services, which constitutes more SOURCE: State of Hawaii, “Employment Projections for Industries & Occupations 2010-2020,” September 2013 than 86 percent of the total employment in this industry, will contribute the bulk of the openings. In addition to the boost from tourism, population growth and a greater number of consumers choosing to dine out will spur gains within this sector. The self-employed and unpaid family workers division is forecast to increase by 530 jobs, resulting in modest growth of 7.4 percent. Approximately 10 percent of the county workforce will be classified in this division throughout the projected period. Government will see minimal growth of 4.5 percent, or 270 positions. Minor gains will occur at the state and local levels of government, while federal government will fall slightly. This slower growth will shrink the proportion of government jobs from 9 percent to 8 percent of the total employed. With the pickup of 1,320 jobs, professional and business services will post the fourth-largest job gain, and the growth rate of 28 percent will rank second highest among the 12 industries. More than three-fourths of the job openings will originate from administrative and support and waste management and remediation services. Within this sector, the following subsectors are most likely to be responsible for the upswing in jobs: employment service agencies and services to buildings. Not surprisingly, construction, which suffered severe cutbacks during the recession, will expand the fastest among all the major industries. Construction jobs will spike upward Walk-In Medical Care Immediate non-emergent care for illnesses, minor wounds, or injuries from work, sports, home and auto. Physical Exams. X-Rays. Most Insurances accepted, including Kaiser. With 2 east-side locations! IN Hilo 969-3051 • 45 Mohouli St. M-F 8:30am-8:30pm S-S 8:30am-4:30pm IN Keaau 966-7942 • 16-590 Old Volcano Hwy. M-F 8:30am-6:30pm S-S 8:30am-4:30pm MAHALO HAWAII FOR CHOOSING US AS ONE OF THE BEST! 266 Kekuanaoa St., Hilo • 961-2604 • kjtirecenter.com See GROWTH Page 18
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