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Popular and growing careers
By: Maranda Bargren LO’T Focus Editor
For students who are envisioning their futures in various careers, one tip may be to look at the most popular and trending occupations right now.
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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the top three fastest growing occupations from the years 2021-31 are projected to be nurse practitioners, wind turbine service technicians, and ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers.
These occupations on these types of lists have changed exponentially over the last 100 years.
According to the U.S. Bureau’s 1920 census, the top three most popular occupations of the 1920s were dairy and farm raisers and laborers and clerks.
According to U.S. News, the top three off the 100 best jobs list of 2023 include software developer, nurse practitioner, and medical and health services manager.
The main reason why these occupations has changed so much is likely due to the industry’s development from agriculture to technology. While agriculture continues to be a large part of the United States economy, the industry remains stagnant compared to the much higher rate of the growth of computer technology, such as computer sciences, AI, and programming.
However, it is safe to say that the medical field is always going to be a growing field, even while other fields will change in growth due to the United States’ change in priorities and the improvement of technology.
So, to the students deciding between career fields, don’t just look at the statistics. Think about what you really want to do in the future, and decide your career based on that.
Careers can focus on your interests and hobbies.
Even if you are interested in a career that may not make that much money, it is important to note that a career is not just about money, but also your enjoyment of the career and how it will impact your day-to-day life for the most of your adulthood.
MHS handles this by allowing students to take quizzes on Xello and complete career readiness checklists. These are helpful for students who don’t know their interests. Good luck!
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