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When you choose a college major you want one that will give you a great chance to earn a good-earning income and will utilize your skills and interests. From that point of view we looked at major trends that are developing in our economy, that will greatly influence what jobs will be the most-in-demand for the next ten years. Take advantage from this information and choose wisely.
When you choose a college major, you obviously want to choose a major that will not only utilize your passions, interests, and skills, but also one that will give you a great chance to earn a good-earning income. After all, even if you choose a major that you are interested in and have aptitude in, it won't do you much good if the job market dries up for that particular field.
Looking at major trends that are developing in our economy, the following five trends will greatly influence what jobs will be the most-in-demand for the next ten years.
1. Aging Baby Boomers. 2. Better Medicine. 3. Increased Costs of Child Care. 4. Rapid Technology Growth. 5. Distributed Work.
Five of the projected most in-demand occupations for the next ten years are the following -
1. Home Health Aide - This field will be in demand because many Baby Boomers choose to live in their homes as long as possible. Those who are recovering from injuries or have a serious illness also prefer to stay in their homes to avoid expensive hospital costs, but to do that, they need assistance from people who work as home health aides.
Many home health aides are nurses who prefer the work environment of a home compared to a hospital or assisted living facility. Often, aides will have flexible scheduling and short commutes, so mothers with young children often will look to this career option. On top of that, some aides can assist licensed professionals without being licensed, so it provides a great opportunity for those working toward their degrees to earn nice incomes while still completing their programs. These programs usually involve obtaining a degree in nursing and/or becoming a medical assistant.
2. Management Consultant - This career will be in demand because many companies don't like to keep experts on their own staff; they prefer to call in consultants when problems arise.
New networking technology allow consultants to even work from home if they choose to, and some will do this while holding down another job or while completing an advanced degree program.
Courses in management, business management, and small business management will prove very useful for those who want to pursue a consulting career.
3. Networking Specialist - This career emerged as an offshoot of computer engineering where specialists have to figure out how to keep all of the various devices in an organization connected to each other.
Specialists today must integrate wireless devices, including phones, laptops, and pagers, into their data structure. They must work on-site to install and maintain highly specialized equipment. Due to the rapid advancement in networking hardware, this field can never be delegated to overseas workers, making this field one that should grow for many, many years.
To enter this field, you should focus on network training courses and you should look to earn a network administration and management degree and/or a network security degree.
4. Physician's Assistant - This field is in demand because more Americans seek medical treatment more frequently, which has put a strain on doctor's offices to keep up with the demand. Potential doctors are also looking at other fields of study due to the high malpractice insurance rates and the level of stress associated with being a physician.
Assistants can launch their careers after just a few years of training. Their duties include performing tests, filing reports, and handling other routine tasks. Some states even allow assistants to prescribe medication. All of this allows doctors to spend more time diagnosing illnesses and finding new cures for diseases.
To pursue this field, you should look to earn a physician assistant degree or be involved in a medical assistant program.
5. Social Services Coordinator - This field is in demand to aid older citizens who are applying for government benefits, as well as to make sure that families who reside in smaller towns can take full advantage of assistance programs. Coordinators also monitor the safety and well-being of individuals, especially young children and older adults, who are more likely to become the victims of abuse, crime, or fraud.
Those who want to enter this field should look to earn a social services degree.
Working toward a degree to enter one of the five fields above would improve your chances of entering a good-paying occupation in the near future and being able to make a long-lasting career out of it.
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