Recession Proof Hard to Fill Jobs
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Posted by David R. Wetzel Aug 8, 2008 |
Are you thinking about continuing your education to move up in your current job or change careers? There are still plenty of opportunities for people in some of the most hard to fill jobs. These hard to fill jobs require an education degree or professional certification.
According to the Economic Policy Institute, these hard to fill jobs because of the education requirements people need to complete to enter. These jobs include:
- Engineers - petroleum engineers, engineering managers, and chemical engineering.
- Healthcare - nurses, healthcare workers, and healthcare administrators.
- Education - teachers and librarians.
- Culinary - chefs, line cooks, and food preparation workers.
- Computers - software developers, systems engineers, and network administrators.
- Skilled Tradespeople - welders, plumbers, electricians, masons, and carpenters.
- Environmental - environmental scientists.
- Agricultural - farm managers.
Degrees and certifications for these jobs can be earned by either traditional education (attending class) or through distance learning (Internet based) at:
- Colleges and Universities
- Distance Learning - colleges, universities, community colleges, and vocational schools.
- Community Colleges or Junior Colleges
- Public Vocational Technical Schools
- PrivateTechnical Schools
- Community Education
Even with the way the economy is today, these shortages still exist. Many people refer to these as recession proof jobs. Because no matter the state of the economy, these jobs are always the hardest to fill because of the demand. Examples of how to enter hard to fill careers which are considered recession proof include:
A little education goes a long way in our country. Earning a high school degree is very important; however it is merely the stepping stone to entering a career field that will lead to a lifetime of financial security.