Decisions To Be Made
Finding a career you are happy with can be trickier than choosing what to watch on Netflix.
In a technology-filled society where access to the world’s information lies at our fingertips, the array of options has never been more attractive. Naturally, this has made us indecisive creatures.
But that is the beauty of life, that we can take advantage of all these choices on display.
Explore. Create. Embrace every step you take on your journey.
TES Youth is here to ensure those steps are trouble-free.
Do you need help with interview techniques? No problem, we’ve got you. Are you having issues with writing a CV? We can fix that.
Want to know what professions will best suit your interests and skills? Perfect. Below we look at some industries tipped for substantial growth over the next decade that could shape your future.
Artificial Intelligence
Potentially the most impactful technological advancement since the internet exploded into our lives, AI looks set to dominate conversations for years to come.
Artificial Intelligence has an estimated annual growth percentage of 37.3% from 2023 to 2030.
We haven’t seen a surge in popularity like this since Dogecoin convinced us we would all be millionaires in 2021.
Some will, rightly or wrongly, fear AI’s arrival as a potential threat to their jobs, much like the Industrial Revolution. And like the generations before, we must move with the times or risk falling behind.
Furthermore, AI will land high on your list if you want a career offering variety and possibilities. A report from the World Economic Forum predicts that Artificial Intelligence will create an estimated 97 million new jobs.
That is close to the number of true crime documentaries on Netflix. How is that for choice?
Sustainability
You know this beautiful earth we all live on? Well, it needs our help.
If we don’t, we may end up handing it over to our new robot friends earlier than planned.
Now, I don’t know about you, but we quite like it here.
Over the past decade, multiple nations have committed to Net Zero, a goal to reach as close to zero greenhouse emissions as possible by the year 2050. That is why Sustainability might be the most critical industry on our list.
As the global effort continues to tackle global warming, the UK has pledged to create 2 million new green jobs by 2030 to help meet our targets.
Whether you like to work with your hands or prefer the comfort of an office, there are plenty of pathways into the industry.
Digital Entertainment & Gaming
The world has come a long way since the days of Pac-Man and Space Invaders. Some of you may not even know the sweet satisfaction of eating a small yellow dot while being chased by ghosts.
Today we can transport into pretty much any world that we choose.
Streaming platforms like Twitch have led to a generation of professional gamers being paid lucrative figures. The gaming market is valued at over £7 billion in the UK and will continue to grow.
Couple that with the development of Virtual and Augmented Reality, and we have one hell of an industry to be involved in.
Remember, Mark Zuckerberg still has plans to let us all live in his Metaverse someday.
Healthcare
Another area of utmost importance in the UK, the healthcare industry is an ever-evolving industry that always requires brilliant
minds and caring individuals.
With a chance to create real change in lives, healthcare offers one of the most rewarding career choices.
There is a tremendous opportunity to develop your skills across multiple sectors, which are often fast-paced and intriguing.
E-Commerce/Online Retailing
Imagine you wanted a Lobster, a birthday card and a pair of cowboy boots on the same day.
Why you would want all of those items, I’m not sure. Maybe you are cooking a cowboy dinner for his birthday. The point is, you would have spent a long time looking for them previously.
In 2023 you could have all of that delivered to your door via next-day delivery. It is why Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is worth an estimated $150 billion. It is also why e-commerce accounts for 38% of the retail market in the UK.
With the industry’s rapid growth only set to continue, you can be sure there are plenty of opportunities to carve out a successful career.
Time To Get To Work
TESYouth would love to hear if anything stood out for you. Maybe it sparked some new career ideas of your own.
Whatever you have in mind, contact us using the link below so we can start planning your future together!
https://www.tesyouth.org/t/gain-work-experience/
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“24 Top AI Statistics And Trends In 2023”, Kathy Haan, (April 25th, 2023) https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/ai-statistics/#:~:text=AI%20is%20expected%20to%20see,technologies%20in%20the%20coming%20years.
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“The Future Of Jobs Report”, World Economic Forum, (October 20th, 2020) https://www.weforum.org/reports/the-future-of-jobs-report-2020
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“Net Zero Coallition” https://www.un.org/en/climatechange/net-zero-coalition
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“Green Jobs Press Release” Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, (November 12th, 2020) https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-government-launches-taskforce-to-support-drive-for-2-million-green-jobs-by-2030#:~:text=The%20UK%20government%20today%20(12,%2Dskill%2C%20low%20carbon%20economy.
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“UK Consumers Game Market Valuation 2022”, Ukie, (April 3rd, 2023) https://ukie.org.uk/news/2023/04/uk-consumer-games-market-valuation-2022#:~:text=UK%20Consumer%20Games%20Market%20Valuation,UK%20spend%20on%20video%20games%3F&text=The%20value%20of%20the%20UK,2022%20was%20%C2%A37.05%20billion.
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“E-commerce In The UK Statistics & Facts” Statistica, https://www.statista.com/topics/2333/e-commerce-in-the-united-kingdom/#topicOverview
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