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Volume 45 Issue 6
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College graduates face uncertainty of job market Bianca Shrestha Editor-in-Chief
High school seniors who are getting ready to invest thousands of dollars in college education may be wondering what the future job market looks like. Many will say that a stable, well paid MRE ZRXOG EH LGHDO EXW LW LV GLI¿ FXOW WR IRUHFDVW the future. The current trend of job opportunities is an increase in health care professionals, business professionals, and engineering. In fact, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, companies are more interested in graduates who have majored in computer science, engineering, economics, business or accounting. A large part of why these occupations are growing is due to the rapid advancement of technology as well as mass globalization. Jobs that do not offer stable job prospects are usually the ones that could be done cheaper in other countries. This includes low- skill assembly line work like semiconductor processors or textile operators. Also, postal service workers are expected to decrease by 26 percent, making it the fastest shrinking profession in the U.S., according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). ,Q WKH FXUUHQW PDUNHW WKHUH DUH VSHFL¿ F MREV that are high in demand. 7KH PHGLFDO ¿ HOG RU WKH ³UHFHVVLRQ SURRI´ ¿ HOG KDV SURYHG WR EH VWDEOH DQG DFFRUGLQJ WR today’s trend, will continue to grow. Medical MREV LQ KLJK GHPDQG VSHFL¿ FDOO\ LQFOXGH QXUVHV dentists, biomedical engineers, health care-aides and physical therapists. Public demand will increase as the population ages and needs for improved health care. Technology is growing at an exponentially fast rate. The need for high-level computer experts are in great demand for companies that ZDQW WR LPSURYH HI¿ FLHQF\ DQG HIIHFWLYHQHVV All computer related careers are expected to grow faster than average by 2020, according to BLS. For example, software developers will have a 30 percent growth rate from 20102020, a much higher growth rate than all other occupations. Furthermore, the advancement of technology will also provide developments in
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candidates. Only 20 percent of jobs are posted; the remaining hires are through networking. Employers typically look for applicants to VWD\ IRU WZR WR ¿ YH \HDUV 7KH FXUUHQW WUHQG ZLWK job seekers is that employees jump from job to job. This is a contrast to what the environment was in the previous generation, where one would have only one job. According to Downs, those who do tend to jump from job to job might be seen negatively EHFDXVH RI ODFN RI VWDELOLW\ ³:KLOH WKHUH LV QRW the same expectation and employee loyalty that was apparent in our grandparent’s generation, HPSOR\HUV VWLOO YDOXH FRPPLWPHQW ´ The future of jobs is uncertain, as there is no reliable way to predict what new ideas will be presented. Downs explained how to choose D VXLWDEOH PDMRU ³,W LV SURYHQ WKDW SHRSOH DUH PRVW VDWLV¿ HG DQG VXFFHVVIXO LQ WKHLU MREV ZKHQ the career choice matches their skills, values, LQWHUHVWV DQG SHUVRQDOLW\ ´
Recreational parks make comeback in recent years By Mahum Riaz
Now, however, recreational standards have drastically decreased. Swimming pools are With summer quickly VHHQ ZLWKRXW Âż OWUDWLRQ FDPSV KDYH approaching, parents and no basic supplies for the summer children often have the need to and no restrooms are available for look for recreational activities the public in the NORD. to stay active outdoors. Lafreniere Park seems to hold The Jefferson Parish Department a whole new different standard of Parks and Recreation (JPRD) to New Orleans’s parks. With the offers a vast variety of recreational opening of their latest ‘Spray Park’ activities for adults, teens and DWWUDFWLRQ ZLWK Âż YH LQ JURZLQJ DQG children. The JPRD includes above ground spray features and alternative programs, athletic with three water cannons, Lafreniere programs, senior citizen activities, Park can add to their growing list of camps, classes and special events. facilities. 5HQWDO RI URRPV VKHOWHUV DQG Âż HOGV Furthermore, being the largest Samah Hammad is also an option guaranteed to the Lafreniere Park is the largest park in Metairie. Facilities include a golf park in Metairie, Lafreniere Park public. provides the public with a 24-hole course, ‘Bark Park,’ ‘Spray Park’ and carousel. In 1947, Dr. Morris Jeff, athletic golf course, the ‘Bark Park,’ the director at Xavier University, equality during a time of segregation 7KH 0RVW 3URJUHVVLYH ,Q 7KH 8 6 ´ ‘Spray Park,’ Carousel and Picnic established the New Orleans laws, Dr. Jeff never established a In 1949, the NORD provided the DUHD Âż YH VRFFHU Âż HOGV WZR EDVHEDOO Recreation Department (NORD). white playground without building a public with 91 playgrounds, 32 of Âż HOGV DQG WKH WZR PLOH ZDONLQJ Dr. Jeff recognized the importance black playground. In a 1949 issue of which were lit at night, 17 swimming track. of keeping young people active and the LIFE Magazine, the NORD was SRROV WKUHH EDVHEDOO SDUNV Âż YH With these new additions, the involved, by providing places to SURÂż OHG XQGHU WKH KHDGOLQH Âł/,)( football stadiums, puppet shows, local community is given more play, pools to swim in and a range of Congratulates New Orleans — Its casting lessons and the Golden Age options for more recreational free activities. Believing strongly in Children’s Recreation Program Is Club. activities. Staff Writer
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