Education

Education is a stable industry that will always exist and always need more workers. As the population increases, more teachers will be needed to instruct the growing student population. Primary school teachers instruct children on basic skills, such as simple mathematics,
letter recognition, reading comprehension, and history. These skills are the foundation of every childís later educational endeavors. It is important that primary school teachers instill in their students a sense that education is fun and valuable so that the young children will be more likely to take learning seriously and commit to going to school every day. Secondary school teachers expand on the knowledge and skills students learned during their primary education. The courses become more in depth, delving into advanced mathematics such as geometry and calculus, and advanced reading comprehension such as historical literature and Shakespearean plays. Secondary school teachers are also responsible for preparing their students for higher education. Though not all students decide to pursue a college career, going to college has become more popular these days than ever before. College enrollment rates for high school graduates increased from 49 percent in 1972 to about 62 to 69 percent since 2002, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. More women are attending college than before, most likely due to the removal of gender discrimination. Overall, more minorities are attending college as well.

With more students flooding higher education institutions, professors and university administrators will experience a boost in demand. Administrators work in all levels of education, ensuring that students are properly accounted for by the state and that their credits are being satisfactorily fulfilled. They also work with students to provide student services and activities, making the educational experience a more enriching one. Those in a teaching position often have a great sense of job satisfaction. They take pride in educating the countryís young and older citizens as well as acting as mentors, and many instructors have the opportunity to work with their students throughout their professional lives.

There are also opportunities in the education industry for those not looking to teach. Interpreters and translators will also increase in importance as the globalization pushes many languages and cultures together.