Growing Industries Looking for Workers

• If you work in oil and gas, looking for green energy jobs might be a good idea since the field is growing.
• People who work directly with patients in medical fields, including disability or elder care positions, can expect some job security in the current environment. 
• Data scientists are highly likely to remain relevant despite AI. 
• Other fields where you work with people interpersonally, like hospitality, are considered relatively safe employment bets.

While the onset of artificial intelligence (AI) inspires anxiety across some professions, there are other fields where jobs are plentiful and likely to remain stable or grow.

As you evaluate your career path, it might be worth considering a field that will continue to require human intervention for the foreseeable future.

Green Energy Technicians

With the introduction of the Inflation Reduction Act, we can expect the green energy market to boom in the coming decades. Even as AI advances, it cannot scale a turbine. Consequently, whether they’re working with the underlying computer systems or on the physical infrastructure, technicians will likely be in demand for quite some time.

Projections currently have these jobs compensating people at roughly the same level as old oil and gas field positions, but some may offer better employee benefits. 

Medical Tech and Assistant Positions

People who work as X-ray technicians and dental assistants should be safe even if AI does take over the world. Unless things get really dystopian quickly, someone will still need to position patients for X-rays and ensure all the machines work correctly. Plus, dentists will always need assistants to help perform procedures.

Getting certified as a tech or assistant requires less schooling than becoming a full-fledged doctor. Sometimes, you don’t even need a four-year degree.

Disability Services

Disability services are hiring in droves since there are not enough workers to meet the current (and growing) demand. The field covers what you typically think of as a disability but also includes elder care services.

This means you might look into a career as an educator of disabled children, a personal care assistant, or a Medicare system navigator. These fields are currently understaffed, and the need for them likely won’t diminish.

Data Scientists

You are right if you think being a data scientist sounds like a complicated job. Typically, you’ll need to pursue formal education to enter the field. This often means studying statistics and/or computer systems.

In an era where data is becoming more prolific and critical to business and government operations, it’s generally considered a safe and potentially lucrative field of employment. Even if you use AI tools to sort through the data at some point, understanding how the underlying functions work is likely to remain a valuable skill.

Hospitality

Another field where humans are still needed is hospitality, and this market is booming right now. If you’re a job seeker, you can expect competitive pay and more advancement opportunities than previously offered. 

Hospitality can consist of working in a restaurant, but it can also include working at a hotel or resort. These jobs will be in higher demand if you live in a touristy area or are willing to relocate to one.

Final Word

As with any new technology, the introduction of AI doesn’t necessarily mean there will be no jobs at all. It just means that the nature of the available jobs may shift. The more adaptable you are to these changes, the more likely you’ll make it through in great economic shape.

If you’re starting a career in a new industry, looking to fields that are likely to continue requiring human assistance could be a smart move.

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