As globalization, innovation and demographic shifts continuously reshape the job market and the economy, the jobs to get will increasingly require not only a college degree – but also specialized training.
So say leaders of the University of California San Diego Extension, which released its "Emerging Careers for 2017" report that details the most in-demand jobs with the highest growth potential.
"Employers want to hire people who are not only well educated, but also know how to put their knowledge to work," says Mary Walshok, associate vice chancellor of public programs and dean of UC San Diego Extension. "Work readiness means the ability to communicate effectively both in person and in writing–and demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills," Walshok says. "It also requires a willingness to adapt to challenges whether they be new technologies or changing economic conditions."
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Katie Kuehner-Hebert
Katie Kuehner-Hebert is a freelance writer based in Running Springs, Calif. She has more than three decades of journalism experience, with particular expertise in employee benefits and other human resource topics.
