The Dallas Morning News in an article on page 1J in its January 17, 2010, issue, “Education Evolves to Meet Workforce Needs” by North American Syndicate quotes the following Department of Labor statistics concerning job growth over the next five years:
1. 90 percent of the fastest-growing jobs require some form of secondary education
2. 54 percent increase in information technology positions
3. 41 percent increase in veterinary technicians
4. 34 percent increase in medical assistants
5. 32 percent increase for pharmacy technicians
6. 29 percent increase in dental assistants
7. 22 percent increase for paralegals
These statistics focus on the growing need for an educated workforce. The article encourages busy adults to consider education programs that accommodate their lifestyle. For example, there are many night classes and online classes available throughout the US. I earned an MBA and Ph.D. by going to night school and working full time. Please share your experience in this blog about how you have continued your education.
Thanks! Glyn
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