A new decade has arrived and with it comes new fluctuations in the ever-changing job market. A recent report from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics estimates that there will be nearly 20 million new jobs over the next decade. This is in addition to the 30 million newly opened positions thanks to a huge flux of people moving into retirement over the next decade. With all of these open positions, here are the jobs with the most projected growth in 2020.

Veterinary Medicine

You or someone you know has a pet that they treat as if they were a child. This trend isn’t going anywhere and is responsible for an expected 35% growth in veterinary medicine needs. Everything from pet care, services and products will be in high demand across the board for domestic and exotic animals.

Healthcare and Medicine

Just as millions of Americans get ready to retire, their medical needs will undoubtedly increase. Though the healthcare industry steadily grows every year, the near future will put a large strain on its workforce. The fastest-growing fields in the coming years look to be in dental, nursing, specialties, optometrists and audiologists.

Environmental Science

Environmental issues have dominated the news lately. The Australian wildfires, earthquakes in Puerto Rico, and devastating hurricanes in the Caribbean are just a few of the ecological disasters that have happened across the globe recently. Even beyond climate change issues, there is the ever-pressing need for natural resources. Everyone from entrepreneurs to governments are affected and need the guidance of those in environmental science fields.

Computer Technology and Engineering

It is no secret that the world of IT and engineering are high in demand. As the world grows, the technology that keeps it moving is growing as well. Computer systems and networking demands are needed for everything from home systems to high-speed supercomputer networks at Fortune 500 companies. The demand for computer technologists, engineers and network specialists will continue to increase as businesses continue to need their networks established and maintained.

This year is projected to have huge growth as new jobs are created and old jobs see new openings. Whether you are a recent graduate or are looking for a career shift, there are many diverse fields to choose from. If you need help finding your next career move, Skywalk Group can help.