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What Jobs Will Never Go Away? Healthcare Professionals. ... Nurse Anesthetists, Nurse Midwives and Nurse Practitioners. ... Registered Nurses. ... Physicians and Surgeons. ... Other Healthcare Career Paths. ... Public Safety and Security Professionals. ... Police Officers, Detectives and Criminal Investigators. ... Court Reporters. More items... •

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September 22, 2020

What Jobs Will Never Go Away?

Technology continues to advance; and, although new types of careers are continuously being developed with this advancement, robots are rapidly replacing humans in a large portion of some sectors causing many jobs to become obsolete. Because of these changes, some people have grave concerns concerning the future labor market, fearing that we are headed towards a dystopic sci-fi-like future where robots have taken over, leaving humans to fight over the scraps. Take the trucking industry as an example. Who would have thought that 18-wheelers would or even could be driverless? Some people are already uncomfortable sharing the roads with trucks who have drivers and can’t imagine what will happen when the trucks begin to drive themselves. Yet it could happen sooner than you think. Although automation will cause labor re-distributions across some industries and jobs will be outsourced to save money, the good news is that certain career paths remain beyond the grasp of robotic mechanization and outsourcing—at least for the foreseeable future. And, best of all, these jobs are careers that will always provide some level of job security. Let’s look at career paths that computers will never be able to do and jobs that must be done locally ... careers that will be most likely exist in some form or another despite possible societal advances or changes.

Healthcare Professionals

Machines currently perform quite a few tasks in the medical world, but they can never replace humans when it comes to caring for the needs of humans. These jobs require a certain level of interpersonal or social skills as well as emotional intelligence—something which can’t be programmed into a machine. From injuries to disease to preventative care, people of all ages have healthcare needs. That translates into ongoing demand. Healthcare positions that are and will continue to be in high demand include:

Nurse Anesthetists, Nurse Midwives and Nurse Practitioners

Nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives and nurse practitioners manage and oversee patient care. They may also deliver primary and specialty healthcare. These career paths require a master’s degree and a state license. The individual must also pass a national certification exam. Looking at demand alone, these careers deliver. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics expects the demand for these careers to increase by 45% over the next ten years, more than ten times the average increase for all occupations in the US.

Registered Nurses

Registered nurses (RNs) coordinate and deliver patient care. They also provide education about various health conditions to their patients and the general public. The typical entry-level education for RNs is a bachelor’s degree. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for registered nurses is expected to increase by 7% over the next decade. RegisteredNursing.org projects that the need for RNs will increase by 12% over the same period of time. RegisteredNursing.org also projects that the need for licensed practical nurses (LPNs) will increase by 11% and nursing assistants by 9%. According to a 2017 report by the National Center for Health Workforce Analysis, the estimated need for registered nurses will increase by 28.4%. Whatever the source, it is obvious nurses are and will continue to be needed.

Physicians and Surgeons

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Physicians and surgeons diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries. This career path has demanding education and training requirements—a bachelor’s degree plus a medical school degree (usually takes four years) and another three to seven years for internships and residencies, depending on the chosen specialty. Automation is occurring in some specialties of medicine, including surgery; however, studies show that humans with robot assistance is preferred by patients. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for physicians and surgeons remains steady, increasing by 4% over the next ten years.

Other Healthcare Career Paths

Other healthcare careers that will continue to be in demand over the next decade include: Also included in the healthcare field are non-clinical workers who work to develop new and improved treatments and medications:

Biological techniciansshow a 5% increase over the next decade

Medical scientistsshow a 6% increase over the next decade

Public Safety and Security Professionals

Unless humans decide to live in chaos and in a world where vigilantism reigns, there will always be a need for professionals who maintain law and order, or who provide protection for society at large. Examples of law enforcement careers include police officers, detectives, firefighters, security officers, CCTV surveillance and even military/army personnel.

Police Officers, Detectives and Criminal Investigators

Police officers protect property and lives. Criminal investigators and detectives collect evidence and gather facts. Some police departments require college coursework or a bachelor’s degree. An increasing number of police departments require an associate in criminal justice. This is followed by that law enforcement agency’s training academy and a moderate amount of on-the-job training. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for police officers, detectives and criminal investigators is expected to increase by 5% over the next ten years, slightly higher than the average occupation.

Court Reporters

Court reporters create word-for-word transcriptions of legal proceedings. A court reporter requires a postsecondary certification which can be obtained at a community college or trade school/technical institute, which is followed by a few weeks of on-the-job training. A state license or certification from a professional association may be required. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for court reports is expected to increase by 9% over the next decade.

Arbitrators, Mediators and Conciliators

Arbitrators, mediators and conciliators mediate negotiation and dialogue between disputing parties working to resolve differences outside of the court system. These positions require a bachelor’s degree followed by moderate on-the-job training and work experience. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for arbitrators, mediators and conciliators is expected to increase by 8% over the next decade. Training and experience helping hard-of-hearing or deaf persons (communication access real-time translation and real-time captioning) provides even better job prospects.

Paralegals and Legal Assistants

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Simply put, paralegals and legal assistants assist lawyers. Most paralegal positions require an associate degree or a certificate in paralegal studies. Some employers may take on a college graduate and provide on-the-job training. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for paralegals and legal assistants is expected to increase by 10% over the next decade. Strong computer and database management skills are an asset.

Educators

Although technology-assisted learning is increasing, human educators—from preschool through college levels—will continue to be in demand for the foreseeable future. This includes education professionals such as coaches, counselors, principals, media specialists and paraprofessionals. Even as the use of technology increases, humans are needed to develop educational strategies, create lessons, demonstrate and explain techniques and lead education sessions. Many educational career paths show a continuing trend of a 4% increase over the next decade including high school teachers, kindergarten and elementary school teachers, middle school teachers and teacher assistants. Instructional coordinators see an increased demand of 6%, postsecondary teachers an increased 9% and librarians an increase of 5% over the next ten years. But the demand for career and technical education teachers and preschool teachers is only expected to increase by 2% and special education teachers by only 3% over the next decade. And one area in education actually shows a drop in demand over the next decade—adult literacy and high school equivalency diploma teachers.

Archivists, Curators and Museum Workers

Curators and archivists manage institutions’ collections. Museum workers restore and prepare items in those collections. Curators, archivists and conservators generally need a master’s degree, whereas, museum technicians usually only require a bachelor’s education. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for these positions is expected to increase by 11% over the next decade. If you'd like to learn more about professions that enable you to serve wholeheartedly and faithfully in your life's work or want to learn more about a biblically-based, Christ-centered education at Geneva, we'd love to chat with you. For more information on how Geneva College can help you pursue your education goals, please phone us at 855-979-5563 or email admissions@geneva.edu.

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