An article in The Dallas Morning News in its February 21, 2010, issue, “Career Curriculum Gets with Times” by Karel Holloway on page B1 discusses how vocational curriculums for high school graduates are changing to keep up with new technologies and job opportunities.
Job seekers that are considering career changes might review the following vocational clusters:
1. Architecture and Construction: Construction management and interior design
2. Art s, A/V Technology and Communications: Fashion design, graphic design, and illustration
3. Education and Training: Ready, Set, Teach!
4. Finance: Banking and financial services
5. Health Services: Cosmetology and Dollars and Sense
6. Information Technology: Digital and interactive media
7. Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security: Law enforcement and Security services
8. Manufacturing: Retailing and e-tailing, Sports and entertainment marketing
9. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics: Concepts of engineering and technology, Engineering design and presentation
10. Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics: Collision repair and refinishing
Since high school graduates will be competing for jobs in the vocational areas listed above, existing job seekers should consider refreshing or upgrading their skills. Job seekers should be aware of competition for jobs from new entries in the workforce. The result may be a downward pressure of salaries. Please share your success in a career change with readers of this blog.
Thanks! Glyn
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