Are you and your career ready for the future? The world is constantly evolving, especially with the advent of technologies and transformational innovations. To make sure you can adapt to the ever-changing environment, it’s important to pick up skills that will be in demand in the coming years and learn about the industries that are increasing in popularity and importance.
Here are the top three fastest-growing jobs of the next ten years to provide you with inspiration in your professional life and future career choices.
Wind Turbine Service Technicians
With the use of renewable energy becoming increasingly popular nowadays, careers in related fields are on the rise. Growing at a rate 15 times faster than other occupations, wind techs are projected to be the fastest-growing job in the next 10 years. A wind turbine service technician’s main responsibilities involve the installation, maintenance, and repair of wind turbines. Though this profession can be dangerous due to the risky nature of its job duties, wind techs are compensated quite well. In 2020, a wind tech’s median annual salary was around $56,230.
Home Health Aides
As the population of adults age 65 and older continues to grow, trends toward aging in place create a rising demand for home health care services. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of home health aides jobs is projected to grow 34% from 2019 to 2029. To become a home health aide, you’ll need a high school diploma or equivalent and training from a program or on the job. Are you passionate about health care? Maybe this career path can be for you.
Data Scientists
Nowadays, major companies like Facebook and Amazon collect a massive amount of data from their customers to optimize their business and gain insight into their target market. Using data software and programming, data scientists are able to extract valuable information from raw data and help businesses improve their operations. Are you good with numbers and analyzing data? Consider venturing into this career path for a more secure future.
Whether you are thinking about switching professions or are still in the process of finding your dream job, learning about the fastest-growing industries will help you greatly in the job hunt process. While sending out applications, don’t forget to manage your money wisely with the Mint app so that you won’t have to worry about your finances during this period of time.
This infographic was originally published on Mint.
