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A View into Future-Proof Career Pathways
The fastest-growing job categories are 6x more likely to pay over $100,000, least likely to be displaced by automation, and 3.5x as likely to require high-level skills compared to the slowest-growing ones.¹
Updated: January 11, 2022
The Fastest Growing, Highest-Paying Careers (2021 - 2031)²
The Fastest Growing Skills for each Sector (2016 - 2031)³
Computer, Info Technology, Engineering
Information security analyst
Data scientist
Statistician
AR developer
Software developer, Quality assurance analyst, Tester
Data analyst
Web developer
Computer & info research scientist
Computer & info systems manager
Chemical engineer
36%
$100k
27%
$112k
25%
$109k
25%
$63k
Advanced IT & programming
Basic digital skills
Creativity
Leadership & managing others
Tech design, engineering, maintenance
Scientific research & development
Advanced data analysis & math skills
Adaptability & continuous learning
Complex info processing & interpretation
Critical thinking & decision making
Project management
33%
28%
25%
24%
18%
17%
2%
Healthcare
Nurse practitioner, Nurse anesthetist, Nurse midwife
Medical & health services manager
Physician assistant
Speech-language pathologist
Veterinarian
Genetic counselor
Physical therapist
Medical scientist
Biochemist/Biophysicist
Basic digital skills
Leadership & managing others
Interpersonal skills & empathy
Scientific research & development
Adaptability & continuous learning
Complex info processing & interpretation
Critical thinking & decision making
Project management
33%
30%
28%
24%
18%
17%
2%
*There's a shortage of medical doctors but physician job growth for 2021-2031 is 3% (slower than average) because there's a limit on the number of residencies, which limits the number of practicing physicians. Competition remains high and it takes an average of 10-14 years to become a licensed physician (undergraduate (4 yrs), medical school (4 yrs), residency (3 yrs))
Business
Product manager
32%³
Logistician
Operations research analyst
Actuary
Financial examiner
Market research analyst
Financial manager
Personal financial advisor
Agent/business manager of artist, performer, athlete
Basic digital skills
Creativity
Leadership & managing others
Entrepreneurship & initiative-taking
Interpersonal skills & empathy
Advanced communication & negotiation
Advanced data analysis & math skills
Adaptability & continuous learning
Complex info processing & interpretation
Critical thinking & decision making
Project management
33%
33%
30%
27%
25%
24%
18%
17%
2%
¹"Taking Flight: How to Maximize the Potential of Career-Connected Learning", Bain & Company
²U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
³McKinsey Global Institute's Skill Shift Automation and the Future of the Workforce
⁴"Product Management Hiring Trends in the US - 2019 report", Agile Insider
Demystify The Future of Work
The only thing certain about the future is that it's uncertain. That means we need to identify and execute a resilient educational strategy to set students up for success, no matter the circumstances.
85% of jobs that will exist in 2030 have not been invented yet,¹ with technology transforming more than 1 billion jobs.²
Grasp The Growing Trends and Projections
Work-based learning: hands-on experiences are crucial to developing young people's skills, rather than theory-based. Internships are highly impactful and sought after.
Skills-based hiring: employers are shifting to skills-based hiring (matching skills to tasks), rather than potential-based (matching degrees and/or talent to jobs). Upskilling is a must.
Digital skills: all industries will evolve into tech companies with automation and AI at the forefront. Innovation is racing to meet people's needs.
Hybrid and flexibility: a more dispersed workforce and fluid workday are the mainstream. Gen-Z wants a healthy mix of in-person and remote experiences.
Well-being: people are valuing their well-being first and foremost, making it a key metric that impacts their performance, engagement, and decisions. Empathy is highly valued.
¹"The Future Chief People Officer: Imagine. Invent. Ignite.", Society for Human Resource Management (2020)
²"Taking Flight: How to Maximize the Potential of Career-Connected Learning", Bain & Company
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