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1. Education
Math and science teachers will be in demand as the U.S. struggles to compete with other countries in engineering, technology, and medicine.
Math and science teachers will be in demand as the U.S. struggles to compete with other countries in engineering, technology, and medicine.
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2. Energy
Some of the jobs in this field are the result of projects started a year or more ago. But the real boost will come from the new administration's commitment to a more efficient national energy system.
Some of the jobs in this field are the result of projects started a year or more ago. But the real boost will come from the new administration's commitment to a more efficient national energy system.
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3. Environment
Solar powered reflective mirrors, Daggett, California
Green is getting the green light in a nationwide push to make homes and office buildings more energy-efficient and to develop alternative energy sources (solar, wind, nuclear) as well as fuel cell technology.
Solar powered reflective mirrors, Daggett, California
Green is getting the green light in a nationwide push to make homes and office buildings more energy-efficient and to develop alternative energy sources (solar, wind, nuclear) as well as fuel cell technology.
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4. Financial Services
Rising from the ashes of a very bad year, financial services will have a bright future.
Rising from the ashes of a very bad year, financial services will have a bright future.
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5. Government
A business traveler watches as an airport security officer inspects his carry-on luggage.
More than half a million federal employees will retire by 2016, leaving open positions at agencies from the CIA to AmeriCorps to NASA. There will also be opportunities at the state and local levels.
A business traveler watches as an airport security officer inspects his carry-on luggage.
More than half a million federal employees will retire by 2016, leaving open positions at agencies from the CIA to AmeriCorps to NASA. There will also be opportunities at the state and local levels.
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6. Health Care
Health care pops up at the top of just about every list of hot careers.
Health care pops up at the top of just about every list of hot careers.
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7. International Business
Corporations, consulting firms, nonprofits, and even governments are going after global markets. People with international expertise, foreign-language skills, or a willingness to move abroad will be in demand.
Corporations, consulting firms, nonprofits, and even governments are going after global markets. People with international expertise, foreign-language skills, or a willingness to move abroad will be in demand.
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8. Law Enforcement
International terrorism makes daily headlines, and fear of financial insecurity is matched only by concern for our physical safety.
International terrorism makes daily headlines, and fear of financial insecurity is matched only by concern for our physical safety.
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9. Technology
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New uses of technology in services and products like electronic health records mean that this sector will continue to be strong.
Computer technician working in server room
New uses of technology in services and products like electronic health records mean that this sector will continue to be strong.
You forgot Veterinarians and Pet Supplies/Pet Care! Vets are in great demand and making lots of money! Despite the recession, everyone seems to be lavishing care on their pets!
You forgot mortuary science.
An undergraduate college student going into the computer science industry with a bachelor's will already have an outdated education by the time they graduate. The technology industry may be booming but the education for it is seriously lacking and behind.
This list is stupid. I know people in all these fields who have been laid off due to the economy. A job listing is not nearly this broad, what's the college student to do, say they want an education in these 9 fields? That would cover about 75% of all majors offered. I would hope the author and editor will soon be out of work as well.
It looks like you've about covered them all. I would like to see a more job specific list that people can review and then perhaps chose one to persue. Many times people do not realize what job opportunities are available and struggle with educational choices. Career demands have changed greatly in the past three to four years, and I believe it is difficult to know just what is in demand especially in various regions throughout the country.