The U.S. workforce continues to evolve and innovate as the pace of change never flows. In 2024, there are five key industries expected to lead the way in terms of growth, jobs and overall success. Read on to discover what they are and how they are projected to get ahead.

Tech: Not surprisingly, the technology sector leads the way when it comes to innovations and advancements. In 2024, expect to see more AI, more data analytics, more virtual reality and more, more, more when it comes to the latest and greatest in tech.
E-commerce: Along the same lines, the online world of shopping continues to proliferate. As digital transactions become even easier to make, more consumers will turn their purchasing power online.
Health care: The world of health care—and again, technology—is benefiting from revolutions in telemedicine and personalized medicine, wearable devices and a need for care across the globe. This sector, too, will flourish in 2024.
Renewable energy: Solar and wind energy are now commonplace and support greener, more environmental practices that help individuals, businesses and communities meet their sustainability goals.
Biotech: Back to technology, again! Biotechnology combines innovations in tech with scientific advances, which can support every other industry. From new research to genetic engineering to pharmaceuticals, biotech is definitely an industry to watch.

These five industries will spark growth, jobs and headlines in the year to come—keep an eye on technology, e-commerce, health care, renewable energy and biotech for many exciting developments.

As the pandemic continues to make an impact on jobs and employment everywhere, several career fields will lead the way into the new year and beyond.

Following are the 5 hottest fields and job prospects for 2022:

Healthcare: The need for qualified healthcare workers continues to make headlines as 2022 approaches. Median pay for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and doctors alike continues to grow notably, and reports predict that more than 500,000 new registered nurses will be in demand by the year 2027.
Supply Chain: Again, the need for more professionals in this field is probably not a surprise to anyone based on the ongoing global supply chain challenges. Various supply chain jobs and careers include logistics, purchasing, distribution, engineering and more, all of which are growing rapidly.
Information Technology: IT remains a hot career path. Software development, in particular, is on pace to grow by more than 20 percent this decade, according to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, and trained coders, developers and IT pros are sought after across industries and fields.
Finance: Beyond the traditional banking and finance roles, which are always needed, finance managers represent another growth opportunity. In this role, management professionals help companies maximize revenue and examine their overall financial picture.
Statisticians: Information is valuable, which is why statisticians and actuaries can almost always find a good job. Insurance, finance and large corporations turn to data experts to help them make informed decisions, evaluate risk and project into the future.

Whatever career or job you are looking for, StaffingForce can help you find the best job opportunities in 2021, 2022 and beyond.

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