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Outlook on Jobs in 2030
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
When we enter college, we tend to select the degree programs that are influencing us in the present vs. what will be hot 15 to 25 years from now. Retooling yourself after being laid off at 40 can be very painful and discouraging.
The number of U.S. students entering and graduating from medical and nursing schools is not enough to keep pace with the anticipated needs. Biomedicine, biopharmaceuticals and biotechnology will help us to live well into are 100’s, but there will be a need for medical practioners to manage medicine in the 21st century.
It is predicted that we will experience a shortage of geological, electrical and civil engineers in the U.S. Oil producing companies seeking geological and petroleum engineers may already be at that supply and demand point.
Technology that is impacting our lives is growing exponentially and there are not enough students seeking electrical and other related engineering degrees.
And of course, there will always be a need for teachers and educators. Educators are critically important, but unfortunately, these are not recognized as the highest paying positions.
Based on anticipated life expectancy, Americans will work up into their 70’s. If you are going to work that long, you may want to enter a field where the demand is high and the compensation will be rewarding. It is never too late to go back to school!
What do you think Atlanta’s job market will look like in 2030? Will there still be a shortage of nurses and will engineers still be in demand?
Comments
By terry
September 29, 2006 11:14 AM | Link to this
i went to school in 2004-2005 as medical admin assistant - took 9 mos to get a job.. got a job at where i did my internship. kept me on payroll for 5 weeks - was told they were going from 4 to 3 clerks. was reassured it had nothing to do with work ethics, punctuality or attendance. I’m 50+ i think age has something to do with hiring. had 27 yrs with bellsouth; was downsized and job went to tenn. because of not having enough experience in med field i cant get a job. my resume/job recommendations are up to date. went to file on unemployment and was turned down due to severance pay !? i am single, no baggage. I’ve been to emp. agencies, internet job sites, newspapers, etc. I’ve done all i know to do. Any better options?
By Jennifer
October 11, 2006 10:05 AM | Link to this
I think that there will be enough nurses in the future, but not enoguh people dealing with oil, because they want to do stuff involing physical attention to others as well as money.