Job & Career Development Advice

1. Jobs of the Future: 14 jobs that will be in demand in 2020 and beyond.

1. Solar Energy Technician

Like wind energy, solar power will continue to be a major part of humanity's transition toward a clean-energy future. The cost of solar energy keeps dropping year after year, so it's becoming much more affordable for businesses and homeowners. In cities all around the world, solar energy technicians are enjoying stable employment in a growing industry that makes a positive difference. In the U.S., about 30,000 solar technician jobs may become available over the decade from 2016 to 2026. The average yearly pay for this occupation was USD $42,680 in 2018.

2. Wind Energy Technician

With climate change threatening to severely damage the world as we know it, it will become more important to move to clean energy sources. Reducing carbon and methane emissions means transitioning away from fossil fuel sources like oil, coal, and natural gas. That means wind energy will likely be a big part of the future. It's already an industry that's grown a lot. And it will likely grow a lot more, meaning that skilled technicians will be needed to help with the installation, maintenance, and repair of giant wind turbines...

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2. Ten 'success-filled' habits job seekers MUST have in 2019 and beyond.
The reality is that we live in an extremely competitive job market and while we wish there were more jobs, the truth is that employment prospects are few compared to the number of qualified persons hunting for them. So now I'm sure you're asking me...what do you do?...

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Jobs of the future: 14 jobs that will be in demand in 2020 and beyond.

With advancements in robotics, machine learning and artificial intelligence, it is safe to say that many jobs will eventually become obsolete. It is believed that not enough is being done to equip the next generation with the skills they need to find gainful employment in this disruptive era of information technology and technological know-how. 

We are also aware that out of the thousands of university students who graduate each year, few find satisfying work (financial benefits, etc). More graduates are frustrated at the length of time it takes to land a job, and a small but significant number are still unemployed after three years or more of searching for work. 

The unemployment and underemployment rates among university graduates is quite concerning. No, we have not forgotten the hundreds, even thousands of persons who have left high school with a diploma but find it difficult to find even an entry-level position.

The workforce is still being trained in the old industrial model.

Below we have provided you with a list of professions that already exist that are expected to be even more in demand in the future. Salaries are quoted in US dollars and represent the average, yearly income each professional did earn last year. 

Unfortunately we could not find any recorded or official source for corresponding information for Jamaican salaries. The figures placed here are to provide a reference point for the reader. The information therefore is to provide insight into each career's financial viability and longevity.