BLS Publishes "Employment Projections" (2016 - 2026)

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that employment is projected to increase by 11.5 million over the 2016-26 decade, an increase from 156.1 million to 167.6 million.

Outside of the healthcare sector mentioned in the BLS release, the largest growth rate for occupations is found in the renewable energy sector: solar photovoltaic installers are projected to have a 105 percent growth rate between 2016 and 2026; wind turbine service technicians, a 96 percent growth rate.

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Fastest growing occupations

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Labor Market Workforce Information - General Employment Projections/High Growth

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Resource Publication Date: 2017
Author(s): Bureau of Labor Statistics
Organizational Author(s): US Department of Labor
Posted by: Maisha Meminger
Posted in: Career Pathways