5 Growing Career Fields With No Outsourcing Potential
One of the most intriguing things about building hands-on career skills is that they’re for careers that generally can’t be shipped overseas. Automotive technician jobs can’t be outsourced, because you need local people to repair and maintain your car. Dental assisting careers can’t be sent overseas – dental practices are necessary parts of our communities. The same can be said for nursing roles, culinary professionals, electricians, and a host of other technical hands-on careers. Check out the growing career fields that can't be outsourced.
Growing Career Fields
Many of these fields are among America’s fastest growing career fields, as hiring managers struggle to identify candidates with the skills needed to fill open jobs. This is a phenomenon known as the skills gap. Here are five hands-on career fields that are projected to grow around the country*, with no potential for outsourcing.
HVAC
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning – HVAC – is literally a career for all seasons. Ranging from residential climate control to office buildings, industrial settings, new home construction, the food service industry and more, HVAC technicians play key roles in keeping people comfortable and produce fresh. Beyond the traditional HVAC aspects, Green Technology is also helping to drive growth in the field as people and businesses look to become more energy efficient and environmentally friendly.
Explore what it takes to be an HVAC Technician and start planning your course to a brighter professional future!
DIESEL & TRUCK TECHNOLOGY
Every day American commerce is driven across the country by big rigs, and buses provide a vital transportation link for millions of commuters. What’s at the heart of these and other important vehicles are diesel engines. With an entire industry dedicated to servicing, repairing and maintaining these high-power machines, it’s a great option for anyone looking to work with their hands, and with some serious horsepower.
The future is bright for trained, skilled diesel and truck technicians!Ěý Learn more about the growing career fields and see if it’s right for you.
COMPUTERIZED MANUFACTURING
If the term “manufacturing” makes you think of loud, dirty, unsafe and uncomfortable factories, it’s time to get familiar with manufacturing for the 21st century!
For years manufacturers looked overseas to find affordable labor that helped drive their profits, and the American manufacturing industry took a hit. But as the costs of that labor begin rising, these employers are returning facilities and jobs to America – and modern manufacturing facilities are clean, comfortable working environments.
A lot of people don’t know what CNC (Computer Numerical Control) Machining is, but that’s no reason to write off career possibilities in this exciting field that calls for excellent computer programming and problem-solving skills. Learn more about the trade and see CNC machines in action, and see why they’re revolutionizing American manufacturing for the 21st century!
WELDING
If you’re reading this right now and you’re in your home, workplace, or other building, or on a bus, train, plane or boat, the welding profession is responsible for the structure around you. Welders are in demand for new residential, commercial and industrial constructions; in the bridge and ship-building industries; and just about anywhere else that metal components need to be joined at precise angles to withstand the most extreme stresses.
Welding is a career field where the sparks really fly!Ěý You’ve got to see it to believe it!
ELECTRICIANS
Whether they serve construction companies or homeowners, electricians cannot be outsourced for the simple reason that their work is a hands-on job. Wiring installation, repair and maintenance — all of these tasks require an electrician who can be on-site that day. Additionally, job opportunities for electricians are growing, making electrician training a smart move for young students looking to start a secure career. Employment in this field is projected to add more than 145,000 jobs around the country by 2024, growing at a rate of 14%.Â
* Source: careeronestop.org for the years 2014-2024.