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PHILIPPINE STATE COLLEGE OF AERONAUTICS

INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
1st Semester, A.Y 2025–2026

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MIDTERM PERIOD
Module 3
Competencies in 21st Century Labor Market

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PHILIPPINE STATE COLLEGE OF AERONAUTICS
INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
1st Semester, A.Y 2025–2026

MODULE LEARNING OUTCOMES

 Understanding competency
 Determining in demand personal and technical qualifications in
the aviation industry
 Determining various jobs- type relevant in today’s market
 Assessment of Personal and Functional Competency

TABLE OF CONTENTS
A. READING MATERIALS Page
No.
What is labor Market 3

21st Century Competencies 3

Aviation Skills 4

In demand jobs this 21st century. 5

Hawthorne Effect 7

How to Develop Competencies? 7

ASSIGNMENT 8
Rubrics 10
References 11

What is the Labor Market?

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PHILIPPINE STATE COLLEGE OF AERONAUTICS
INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
1st Semester, A.Y 2025–2026

The labor market, also known as the job market, refers to the supply of and demand for labor, in
which employees provide the supply and employers provide the demand. It is a major component
of any economy and is intricately linked to markets for capital, goods, and services

21st Century Competencies

What worker competencies are most important for the 21st century? We focus on five (5) 21st
century skills frameworks.

 Analytic Skills: Analytical skills refer to the ability to collect and analyze information,
problem-solve, and make decisions. Employees who possess these skills can help solve a
company’s problems and improve its overall productivity and success.

 Interpersonal Skills: are the behaviors and tactics a person uses to interact with others
effectively. In the business world, the term refers to an employee's ability to work well
with others. Interpersonal skills range from communication and listening to attitude and
deportment

 Capacity of Change: Learning and adjustment that enables the organization to cope with
unknown future circumstances, but also describes the ability to implement those changes.

 Ability to Execute - is a quick way to help prioritize ideas worth acting on.
 Information Processing - Is the change (processing) of information in any manner
detectable by an observer. As such, it is a process that describes everything that happens
(changes)

Aviation Skills

 Communication skills - Aviation jobs involve regular communication with others.

Whether you’re an air traffic controller communicating with pilots, or someone who

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INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
1st Semester, A.Y 2025–2026

works in human resources or marketing for an airline, you must be able to articulate and
convey ideas clearly.
 Critical thinking skills - The ability to solve problems is also crucial in aviation. Pilots
encounter a variety of situations while operating an aircraft. Moreover, aviation engineers
and mechanics occasionally run into issues when designing or maintaining an aircraft.
You must possess the ability to anticipate problems and quickly find workable solutions.
 Positivity - Typically, employers look for candidates who have a positive attitude.
Working conditions vary and a positive work attitude creates a productive environment.
This results in a less stressful day, and it’s easier to troubleshoot with a clear mind.
 Teamwork - It’s important that you’re a team player. When working in aviation, it takes
a joint effort to keep everything running smoothly. From the baggage handlers to the
engineers, everyone must work together.
 Work Ethic - Aviation is a fast-paced industry, and there’s no room for laziness. As a
hard worker you need to be organized, efficient, and you must be willing to take the
initiative.

In demand jobs this 21st century.

According to America's Debt Help Organization, today’s job-seekers aren’t just choosing among
a few traditional jobs like teaching or practicing medicine. Now, there’s a wide array of skill sets
and technologies that young professionals can use in jobs that didn’t exist in decades past, such
as.

Car mechanics – While car mechanics are nothing new, the field needs to grow to make room for
those who specialize in electric and hybrid cars.

Cell phone developers – As cell phones become more and more versatile, the demand for better
operating systems and more applications increases. Developers can work on any part of the
process.

Computer science teachers – Computer skills are a necessity for countless jobs today, and
students are now learning the basics at school.

Dental assistants – Dental assistants do a little of everything in dentists’ offices, from helping in
procedures to keeping track of patient records.

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INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
1st Semester, A.Y 2025–2026

E–waste management coordinators – People in this field are responsible for finding ways to
safely and effectively dispose of electronic waste products.

Engineers – Although engineering is not a new profession, new types of engineers may begin to
emerge in years to come. For example, biochemical engineers may be necessary if the biofuel
market grows.

Entertainment and media jobs – Jobs on the technical side of the entertainment and media
industries will continue to develop and change. Video game designers and software developers
are among the many available professions.

Language teachers – The need for language teachers will continue to grow as the United States
becomes increasingly diverse. Schools serving every grade and age level will need English and
Spanish teachers in particular.

Market research analysts – Individuals in this profession can expect to do a lot of research and
work with numbers to quantify efficacy and sales. The field is expected to grow 41 percent
between 2010 and 2020.

Medical assistants – The medical field is expected to continue growing, and doctors’ offices will
have an increasing demand for aides.

Nanotechnologists – These are people who construct and repair electronic gadgets on
microscopic levels.

Network administrators – People who can understand and provide support for computer networks
are in high demand, and job opportunities will continue to grow.

Nutritionists – Again, as more people focus on their health and diet, demand for nutritionists will
increase.

Organic farmers – Demand continues to grow for healthy, naturally grown produce and
producers.

Personal finance advisers – People who are good with math and money may consider advising
others, a field expected to grow 32 percent between 2010 and 2020.

Respiratory therapists – People in this profession help patients who have trouble breathing. This
profession is expected to grow rapidly, in large part because of longer life spans and a growing
elderly population.

Robotics technicians – Robots are already used for a number of high-tech purposes, such as
performing miniscule surgical tasks. As technology improves, there will be more need for
robotics technicians.

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INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
1st Semester, A.Y 2025–2026

SEO specialists – People who specialize in search engine optimization work to improve websites
and their standing with search engines like Google.

Social media experts – These are people who use social media like Facebook and LinkedIn for
professional reasons, such as to create a brand identity for a company.

Stem cell researchers – While stem cell research has been around for years – and surrounded by
controversy for just as long – the research is expected to continue and even gain popularity.

Transportation specialists – The rise of electric and hybrid cars will require not just specialized
car mechanics but also workers who can install and repair electric power stations, as well as
workers who can deal with renewable fuel sources like ethanol.
Wind turbine technicians – Increasing numbers of green energy jobs will be available as energy
turns cleaner. Wind turbine technicians, those who service wind turbines, are one of numerous
similar professions.

The Hawthorne Effect

The Hawthorne effect refers to a type of reactivity in which individuals modify an aspect of their
behavior in response to their awareness of being observed

How to Develop Competencies?

 On the job learning and training is an important way of developing competence.

 Participate in new projects / working groups in your workplace.
 Attend training courses / seminars / conferences in and outside your company.
 Pursue doctoral studies.
 Study for another complementary degree.
 Read and study on your own, use e-learning possibilities.
 Do web research on specific professional items.
 Write articles in magazines, scientific periodicals or on the web to make yourself
known as a professional.
 Learn through networking and discussion groups inside and outside your company /
organization.
 Join expert groups of technical organizations.

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INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
1st Semester, A.Y 2025–2026

 Reflect on what you have done and learned. That will deepen the knowledge and
help you look at things from new angles. Share and communicate your knowledge
and expertise in professional groups, engineering associations by giving lectures,
coaching or training.

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