Education

Brief Overview

Education is certainly one of the fastest and steadily growing sectors in the country. The futurist Alvin Toffler predicted that the “illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.” With nearly one in four Americans enrolled in educational institutions, educational services is the second largest industry in the country, employing more than 13 million people.

The job forecast over the next ten years is excellent, due to increased overall enrollment in all educational sectors, and the need for a new supply of teachers to replace the large numbers that are expected to retire in the next decade. Opportunities in education range widely, and include positions as guidance counselors, administrators, school nurses, bus drivers, recruiters, and, of course, teachers.

Learn more about the industry and research specific companies on the Vault and WetFeet.

Bureau of Labor Statistics

http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos069.htm
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos153.htm
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos007.htm

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