200120022003200420052006200720082009201020112012201320140%

2%

4%

6%

8%

10%

12%

14%

16%

3.5%

2.9%

Unemployment Rates for ACS Chemists and New Graduates

American Chemical Society

New Chemistry Graduates

ACS Members

12.6%

14.9%

200020012002200320042005200620072008200920102011

0

2,000

4,000

6,000

8,000

10,000

12,000

14,000

16,000

18,000

ACS BS ChemistryNSF BS ChemistryCPT BS Chemistry

Bachelor’s Degrees Granted in the United States

American Chemical Society

CEPA Strategic Plan

CEPA empowers ACS members to continuously develop professionally.

1.Annually evaluate the portfolio of career-related programs, products and services.

2.Increase awareness and usage of programs and services overseen by CEPA.

3.Recruit, approve, review, and recognize Career Volunteers.

American Chemical Society

ACS Career Navigator

American Chemical Society 4

Careers ServicesCareer ConsultingCareer FairsVirtual Career FairsCareer Pathways

Market IntelligenceEmployment DashboardSalary ComparatorEmployment ReportsEthics & Professional GuidelinesChemical Labor Market Tracking

Professional EducationShort Courses

On DemandOnline Courses

Sci-Mind™

Leadership Development Online Courses

Facilitated Courses

www.acs.org/careernavigator

For Council Action:

Professional Employment Guidelines

Council Agenda Book, pages 80-87

American Chemical Society

American Chemical Society

ACS Dallas and Virtual Career Fair Statistics

ACS Career Fair (Onsite):• Job Seekers 651• Employers 38• Number of Jobs 95• Recruiters Row Booths 13

Virtual Career Fair (Online):• Job Seekers/Attendees 720• Employers 11• Number of Jobs 36

(Final, as of August 12, 2014)