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7 Industries in Need of Workers Now

 7 Industries in Need of Workers Now

Published: 11/3/10, 5:10 PM EDT
Brent Rasmussen, President, CareerBuilder North America

Given the layoffs and unemployment woes that consistently make headlines, it may seem hard to believe that some industries are experiencing worker shortages. Yet despite a national unemployment rate that hovers near double digits, there are industries that are in need of well-trained, qualified employees.
According to CareerBuilder's 2010 Mid-Year Job Forecast:
· Twenty-two percent of employers reported that despite an abundant labor pool, they still have positions for which they can't find qualified candidates.
· Forty-eight percent of human resources managers reported that there was an area of their organization in which they lacked qualified workers.
· Health-care employers were the most likely to report a skills deficit; 63 percent of HR professionals in large health-care organizations said they have a shortage of qualified workers.
Here are seven industries in need of workers, the reasons behind each, and why you might consider directing your career path toward one of these employee-hungry sectors.
1. Skilled trade
According to a talent shortage survey conducted by staffing firm Manpower Inc., skilled-trade jobs (heating and air conditioning, electricians, plumbers, pipefitters, etc.) are the hardest jobs to fill this year.
Why there's a need: Many skilled-trade positions fall into the "middle-skills" job category, or jobs that do not require a four-year degree, yet do require some education or training beyond high school. The shortage of qualified workers in this area has been largely attributed to a need for additional programs designed to attract high school students to the community colleges and trade school programs that train these workers.
Why you should consider it: You can get paid while you learn. Most skilled trades require training, much of which can be done during a paid apprenticeship. Skilled trades can also be a good career option for the business-minded, since many skilled-trade workers are self-employed and own their own businesses.

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