Recent events have propelled some potentially surprising jobs to the top of the charts when it comes to growth.

Answer (based on percentage growth in job category):

1. Nurse practitioners
2. Wind turbine service technicians
3. Data scientists

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Questions:

1. What observation can you make about how current events have impacted what jobs are growing the fastest?
2. Did any of the jobs appearing on this list surprise you?
3. Which jobs on the list provide the highest salaries? What do you think are the educational qualifications required to get these jobs?
4. Did this list of jobs impact how you think about your future career?

About the Author

Ryan Wood

Ryan is the Partnerships and Adoption Manager for Next Gen Personal Finance’s midwest region. He brings his experience as a former teacher, curriculum designer, and sales and marketing professional to state organizations and school districts in supporting the implementation of their personal financial education efforts. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and earned his teaching credential from Saint Mary’s University in Winona, Minnesota. He proudly taught at two rural high schools in Wisconsin before transitioning to curriculum design at NGPF, and is now excited to be on the front lines in delivering the best possible financial education in the midwest. He and his wife have three beautiful daughters, each of which inspire him to share the impact of being sound financial stewards both at home and as lifelong learners.