The Economic Employment Future For American Youth

The economic employment future for the American youth is tied to the economy just like it is for everyone. One might ask is this a good thing or bad thing? It could be either. The American youth would need to prepare for their future by finding out what they are good at, what jobs are available in the career field that they are interested in and the type of education required. But most importantly a shift in attitude is necessary. This would be the willingness to realize that they we not start at the top making the big bucks right out the gate. Furthermore, the willingness to accept available jobs in the industries that have them. Youth employment in America will and has been a concern for many years.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the 30 occupations with the largest employment growth, 2008-18 are:

Registered nurses

Home health aides

Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food

Personal and home care aides

Retail salespersons

Office clerks, general Accountants and auditors

Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants

Postsecondary teachers

Construction laborers

Elementary school teachers, except special education

Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer

Landscaping and groundskeeping workers

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks

Executive secretaries and administrative Management analysts

Receptionists and information clerks

Carpenters

Medical assistants

First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers

Network systems and data communications analysts

Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses

Security guards

Waiters and waitresses

Maintenance and repair workers, general.

Physicians and surgeons

Child care workers

Teacher assistants

There are many youth employment opportunities, but the American Youth must prepare for them. They must take advantage of the programs that are available, private grants, governmental scholarships,employment and associations for the companies that their parents work for. The economic future for American youth depends on how you look at it, is the glass half full or half empty?

Youth Jobs

Fastest Growing Jobs For High School Graduates

The Bureau of Labor Statistics Career Opportunities Web Site!