The Occupational Outlook Handbook is the bible of occupational fields, put out by the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics and the place to research particular occupational fields. Every profile in the 2012-2013 Occupational Handbook includes what workers do on the job, working conditions, the training and education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects in a wide range of occupations, including B.L.S. employment projections for the 2010–20 decade.
The third fastest growing occupation is one that interests my oldest son, Biomedical Engineering. The field’s projected job growth is expected to increase by 62% or an additional 9,700 jobs between 2010 & 2020. Biomedical Engineers work with doctors, hospitals, and research institutes to find efficient, cost-saving solutions to medical concerns. Designing medical systems and devices or maintaining existing equipment is just a few of the tasks associated with this profession.
Nursing has the largest projected occupational growth field with 711,900 Nurses needed over this decade. For a job that pays a median of $31.10 per hour and likely health insurance perks, Nursing seems to be an easy choice for women or men. With 10,000 Baby Boomers retiring every day, any occupation in the Healthcare field is a good bet.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is a great place to start if your moving or just wanting a different direction for your career. Information is power.
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