Question of the Day (Updated): What 3 jobs are projected to be the fastest growing over the next decade?
Answer (based on percentage growth in job category):
- Wind turbine service technicians
- Nurse Practitioners
- Solar photovoltaic installers
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Questions:
- Can you come up with any future trends or themes based on the jobs that are on this list (e.g. aging population will require more nurse practitioners)?
- Did any of the jobs appearing on this list surprise you?
- Which jobs on the list provide the highest salaries? What do you think are the educational qualifications required to get these jobs?
- Did this list of jobs impact how you think about your future career?
Here's the ready-to-go slides for this Question of the Day that you can use in your classroom.
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Looking for additional ideas to get your students talking about careers? Check out this interactive from the NGPF Interactive Library, "What jobs are likely to be done by a machine in the future?"
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About the Author
Mason Butts
After graduating from UCLA with a Master's in Education, Mason spent 5 years as a science educator in a South Los Angeles public high school. He is committed to supporting the holistic growth of all students and empowering them to live a life of relational, academic, and financial success. Now settled in the Bay Area, Mason enjoys facilitating professional developments and partnering with educators as they prepare students for a bright financial future. When Mason is not building curriculum or planning a training, he can be found cycling, trying new foods, and exploring the outdoors.
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