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By Tara Weiss
Amid all the gloomy talk of recession, layoffs and continued financial turmoil, there are some sectors where more jobs will be created over the next few years.
That's according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' (BLS) 10-year outlook for job creation. Though it was prepared before the stock market and banking crises, the forecast still makes some reasonably valid assumptions.
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Leisure & Hospitality
Jobs added through 2016 (projected): 1.9 million
The bulk of jobs growth here is in food service. The most opportunities will be for people with limited job skills, first-time job seekers, senior citizens and those seeking part-time or alternative work schedules. Read more.
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Health Care & Social Assistance
Jobs added through 2016 (projected): 4 million
Seven of the 20 fastest growing occupations are health care-related. This is a booming industry for several reasons. Clinical developments, such as less invasive surgical techniques, continue to increase the longevity and improve the quality of life of many Americans. Read more.
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Professional and Business Services
Jobs added through 2016 (projected): 4.1 million
This industry includes advertising, public relations and computer systems design. But the areas within the industry that will see the most significant job growth are management and scientific and technology consulting. Read More.
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State & Local Government
Jobs added through 2016 (projected): 1.4 million
Education will fuel growth in this industry, thanks to initiatives like universal preschool and all-day kindergarten. There will be an increase in demand for teachers and administrators. Read more.
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