Current Conditions

Your work prospects are rated LIMITED because:

	Employement grew at a below-average rate.
	The retirement rate is above average, and the number of retiring workers contributes to job openings.
	Hourly wages ($8.83) are below the national average ($18.07) , and the rate of wage growth is above average.
	The unemployment rate (8%) is above the 2004 average (7%).

Work Prospects

How the ratings are determined.

Outlook To 2009

Your work prospects will continue to be LIMITED because:

	The employment growth rate will likely be average because of fewer children years to come is expected to decrease.
	The retirement rate will likely be above average and the number of retiring workers should contribute to job openings.
	The number of job seekers will likely match the number of job openings.

Preparing for the Competition

	You'll likely be competing with a large number of school-leavers who have training as early childhood educators or teaching assistants.
	You're likely to be more successful if you have "people" skills and can deliver good customer service.