Employers are seeking skilled laborers in a number of targeted job fields, according to
The New York Times. Such fields and professions include welding, electrical linemen, special education teachers, geo-technical engineers, respiratory therapists, civil engineers and occupational therapists.
One additional thought from Clark. If you are in nursing school, the consumer champ recommends pursing a DNP (doctor of nurse practitioner) degree. Over time, the DNPs will take over primary care.
Today's economy means that you have to look at education and career training as a lifelong pursuit. The old historical model of going to school and then permanently working in one field just doesn't fit the reality today. Our economy is changing and dynamic. New opportunities present themselves when old jobs become obsolete or unavailable.
Will you take advantage of what's on the horizon?
