Nurse Practitioner: BSN program emphasizes advanced clinical skills; post-graduate education required for certification; work in primary care or specialize in areas like gerontology or pediatrics.
Wind Turbine Service Technician: Growing demand due to increasing wind power capacity; 2-year programs with on-the-job training; install, maintain, and repair wind turbines.
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers: Job openings expected to reach 88,800 by 2031; employment rebounding after 2020 dip; major hubs in California, Texas, New York, Florida, & North Carolina.
Motion Picture Projectionists: Demand rising after a decline; projected new jobs (1,200) comprise 70% of 2020 total; California and New Jersey top employers.
Restaurant Cook: Entry-level roles lead to culinary school and networking for advancement; opportunities range from sous chef to reputation building in local diners.
Data Scientists: Demand to grow three times faster than average by 2030; increasing focus due to data surge; data volume expected to surpass 180 zettabytes by 2025.
Athletes and Sports Competitors: Low automation risk; job openings due to high turnover; injuries impact earnings, but top athletes have unlimited wage potential.
Information Security Analyst: Essential in various industries; protects computer systems from cyberattacks; career paths include network architect, systems manager, information researcher.