Question of the Day: What are the top 3 fastest growing careers that don't need a 4-year degree?
Are these fast-growing careers worth the hype?
Answer:
- Wind Turbine Service Technician (44.9% growth from 2022-2032)
- Physical Therapist Assistant (26.1% growth from 2022-2032)
- Occupational Therapist Assistant (24.0% growth from 2022-2032)
Questions:
- How might the demand for careers without a 4-year degree affect decisions about education and training?
- What challenges might someone face when choosing a career that doesn’t require a 4-year degree?
- How important is salary when considering a fast-growing career that doesn’t require a degree?
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Behind the Numbers (U.S. Department of Labor):
About the Author
Dave Martin
Dave joins NGPF with 15 years of teaching experience in math and computer science. After joining the New York City Teaching Fellows program and earning a Master's degree in Education from Pace University, his teaching career has taken him to New York, New Jersey and a summer in the north of Ghana. Dave firmly believes that financial literacy is vital to creating well-rounded students that are prepared for a complex and highly competitive world. During what free time two young daughters will allow, Dave enjoys video games, Dungeons & Dragons, cooking, gardening, and taking naps.
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