Fastest Growing Jobs in America
We’ve been hearing for a number of years about the knowledge and skills gap that will be left by the impending, and massive retirement of baby boomers. I ran across a recent Forbes article about the fastest growing jobs in America, many of which made the list due to this boomer phenomenon. Here are a few highlights from their article:
- Number one on the list: Home health aides, with estimated growth of 56% in their numbers over the next eight years.
- Medical assistants, dental assistants and physical therapist aides should all see growth of more than 30% by 2014.
- No finance or accounting gigs made the list, which was compiled before the private equity bonanza of 2006.
- There will be 32% more college professors in 2014 than 2004, according to the BLS, and 33% more preschool teachers.
- Technology jobs are growing rapidly. Software engineers and network systems analysts make the top 10 overall.
The exodus of baby boomers from the workforce is certainly one reason for the projected increase in these positions. In addition, the sheer size of the boomer population that is growing older and living longer is also influencing the growth of medical-related professions. Simply put, more people will be needed to take care of this aging generation.
Pursuing a career in any of these industries is a wise decision - just make sure to take advantage of working with the boomers who are still working but near retirement. These mentors will be your best resource for learning skills and knowledge applicable to your new career.
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from Spherion Career Blog - The Big Time
by Don Boone
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