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Rowan
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What careers are most needed right now and will be for a while?
I'm also wondering if some of those can be achieved in associate's degrees, certifications, and short-term trade schools. Not just 4-6 year universities.
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Stephanie Minier
HR Generalist
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Hi Rowan!
Depending on the schools around you/your location, there's typically a good bit of healthcare (usually 2 years if you go full-time) certification programs that community colleges offer. For example:
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Dental Assistant/Hygienist
- Sonographer
- Radiology Technologist
The names may vary slightly, but healthcare tends to be relatively stable and the above professions often start at a decent livable salary pretty quickly! That being said, if healthcare isn't where your passion lies, getting a business associates degree will be applicable to a good bit of career fields and give you the flexibility of changing your mind and trying different roles until you find something you want to make a career out of. I can't speak much to trade careers, but Destiny's answer above provides good insight there!
Depending on the schools around you/your location, there's typically a good bit of healthcare (usually 2 years if you go full-time) certification programs that community colleges offer. For example:
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Dental Assistant/Hygienist
- Sonographer
- Radiology Technologist
The names may vary slightly, but healthcare tends to be relatively stable and the above professions often start at a decent livable salary pretty quickly! That being said, if healthcare isn't where your passion lies, getting a business associates degree will be applicable to a good bit of career fields and give you the flexibility of changing your mind and trying different roles until you find something you want to make a career out of. I can't speak much to trade careers, but Destiny's answer above provides good insight there!
Courtney Chambers, MD., FACS
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Rowan,
I will always put in a good word for anything in healthcare:
1. There is supposed to be over 24,000 new vacancies for clinical lab technicians annually
2. For pharmacy technicians, there is a projection of 31,500 new positions and 490,400 total jobs by 2034.
3. For radiology technicians the vacancy rate for jobs is between 15% and 19%
4. The U.S. is projected to have nursing shortages through at least 2037, with estimates of 207,980 full-time equivalent (FTE) Registered Nurses (RNs) and 302,440 Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) short by 2037.
5. Physicians: It is projected that by 2030 there will be a shortage of around 80,000 physicians
There has been a surge in the use of technology in the field, like AI for example, so anything you do in computer, electronics etc may be applied.
Of course these numbers are form the department of labor etc.
Hope this helps. Most importantly, please make sure you pursue a field that is of interest and will keep you engaged throughout your career.
I will always put in a good word for anything in healthcare:
1. There is supposed to be over 24,000 new vacancies for clinical lab technicians annually
2. For pharmacy technicians, there is a projection of 31,500 new positions and 490,400 total jobs by 2034.
3. For radiology technicians the vacancy rate for jobs is between 15% and 19%
4. The U.S. is projected to have nursing shortages through at least 2037, with estimates of 207,980 full-time equivalent (FTE) Registered Nurses (RNs) and 302,440 Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) short by 2037.
5. Physicians: It is projected that by 2030 there will be a shortage of around 80,000 physicians
There has been a surge in the use of technology in the field, like AI for example, so anything you do in computer, electronics etc may be applied.
Of course these numbers are form the department of labor etc.
Hope this helps. Most importantly, please make sure you pursue a field that is of interest and will keep you engaged throughout your career.
Thank you so much for this advice! How about surgeons? Is there a need for those, especially as technology is incorporated more? I aspire to become a General Surgeon one day. What is the competitiveness of that like?
Gracelynn
Hello, I just responded to you in another thread.
Courtney Chambers, MD., FACS
Don Holland
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Hello Rowan,
There are many different high demand careers/jobs that you could possibly do. I was not sure if there was anything specific that you would be looking at but I will make a list of a couple of careers/jobs that you could look at. Hope you are able to find what you are looking for!
List:
Skilled Trades ex) welding
Healthcare ex) nursing
Technology/IT ex) electricians
Business/Finance ex) Financial/data analysts
There are many different high demand careers/jobs that you could possibly do. I was not sure if there was anything specific that you would be looking at but I will make a list of a couple of careers/jobs that you could look at. Hope you are able to find what you are looking for!
List:
Skilled Trades ex) welding
Healthcare ex) nursing
Technology/IT ex) electricians
Business/Finance ex) Financial/data analysts
I appreciate this, thank you for the advice.
Rowan
Ahtesham Ghaffar
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Ahtesham’s Answer
Healthcare, technology and skilled trades are in high demand now and will continue to be in the future. Jobs like nurses, medical assistants, cybersecurity experts, electricians and renewable energy technicians are expected to grow as society and industries develop.
Many of these jobs don't need a four-year university degree. You can enter these fields with an associate's degree, certification, or a short-term trade program. Careers in IT support, medical technology, and construction offer good pay, job security and opportunities for advancement without a lengthy academic path.
Many of these jobs don't need a four-year university degree. You can enter these fields with an associate's degree, certification, or a short-term trade program. Careers in IT support, medical technology, and construction offer good pay, job security and opportunities for advancement without a lengthy academic path.
Susan Scharf
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Vivek PR
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Vivek’s Answer
Whilst the question is on trades and jobs, I would like to add to the discussion by focusing on skills. In the age of AI changing how we work, certain skills will be essential. Focus on developing these: critical thinking, creative thinking, interpersonal skills, learning skills, and resilience. These skills complement what you learn in school or through work.
1. Critical and Creative Thinking: Learn to analyze problems, check AI outputs, and use resources creatively to improve products and services.
2. Interpersonal Skills: In a digital world, empathy and understanding help you stand out. These skills are key for resolving conflicts, collaborating, and making work enjoyable.
3. Learning Skills: Be open to new learning methods. Stay curious and willing to ask questions and try new things.
4. Resilience: The future is uncertain, so it's important to adapt and keep going despite challenges or changes.
Develop these skills to thrive in the evolving workplace.
1. Critical and Creative Thinking: Learn to analyze problems, check AI outputs, and use resources creatively to improve products and services.
2. Interpersonal Skills: In a digital world, empathy and understanding help you stand out. These skills are key for resolving conflicts, collaborating, and making work enjoyable.
3. Learning Skills: Be open to new learning methods. Stay curious and willing to ask questions and try new things.
4. Resilience: The future is uncertain, so it's important to adapt and keep going despite challenges or changes.
Develop these skills to thrive in the evolving workplace.
Destiny Hankerson
Athlete, Artist, and Writer
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Destiny’s Answer
Hi Rowan,
Excellent question! I also see you want options that fit within a shorter time frame. One thing to consider, if you have an interest in it, is healthcare. Some healthcare careers only require an associate's degree or a certification. They can be much quicker to achieve than a 4-year degree. So, if you're interested in science or healthcare, that's an option! Another benefit is that most healthcare jobs should still be around for a while, because healthcare skills are necessary in every part of the world.
Trade schools, as you mentioned, are another option. There are all kinds of trades you can explore, from electrical to plumbing. You might find this website helpful for exploring your options in the trades: https://explorethetrades.org/
Whichever career you choose, try to develop important skills that won't ever go out of date: your communication skills, your critical thinking skills, and your creativity. These are all important tools to have, especially in today's world. Artificial intelligence is powerful, but I don't think it will fully replace the value of human thinking and creative skills.
Thanks for asking the question! I hope my answer was helpful for you.
Source:
https://explorethetrades.org/
Excellent question! I also see you want options that fit within a shorter time frame. One thing to consider, if you have an interest in it, is healthcare. Some healthcare careers only require an associate's degree or a certification. They can be much quicker to achieve than a 4-year degree. So, if you're interested in science or healthcare, that's an option! Another benefit is that most healthcare jobs should still be around for a while, because healthcare skills are necessary in every part of the world.
Trade schools, as you mentioned, are another option. There are all kinds of trades you can explore, from electrical to plumbing. You might find this website helpful for exploring your options in the trades: https://explorethetrades.org/
Whichever career you choose, try to develop important skills that won't ever go out of date: your communication skills, your critical thinking skills, and your creativity. These are all important tools to have, especially in today's world. Artificial intelligence is powerful, but I don't think it will fully replace the value of human thinking and creative skills.
Thanks for asking the question! I hope my answer was helpful for you.
Source:
https://explorethetrades.org/
Destiny, thank you!
Rowan
You're welcome, Rowan! I'm glad I could help.
Destiny Hankerson