With the current economic climate, many industries are facing employee layoffs and hiring is at a freeze. However, according to Forbes and other industry resources, there are many sectors that are still prevailing (and growing) and are currently accepting applications and new workers.
Here’s what you should focus on if you’re planning to head back to school right now:
Community Support Services
In addition to medical and essential workers, there is a need for non-clinical workers. While community and hospital pharmacies remain open, as an essential service, there is an abundance of jobs available as care taker, nursery support workers, children support officers.
M College’s Early Childhood program will help you develop psychometric, physical, cognitive, language, social-emotional skills which are essential to establish a collaborative and consultative atmosphere. As such, early childhood educators are always highly in demand in Canada.
Software Development
As more provinces are practicing safe measures and working remotely, there is a steady incline in the use of video conferencing software, online meetings, and mobile collaboration services. According to Forbes, Zoom and Slack have hundreds of positions available in software development and engineering, technical support, accounting, customer service, and sales (2020).
M College’s Multi Media Integration Techniques program will be vital in developing skills to create software and build mobile applications. Whichever direction you choose, the practical skills you obtain will be critical in helping these organizations thrive.
Customer Service & Sales
As many organizations are moving their operations to online, there is a need for customer service representatives who have soft skills in customer service or service-oriented backgrounds. According to BC Jobs, many businesses are hoping to increase their customer support as platforms and services are flooded with requests (2020).
M College’s Business Management program will train you in effective business writing, business essentials, social media and marketing fundamentals, and more. As a graduate of this program, you will be prepared for a variety of career options, including entry-level marketing and sales, or customer service.
Networking & Systems
There has never been a better time to enter the realm of information technology. As many businesses have started to increase their online presence, there is an overwhelming need for project managers, network administrators and engineers, and security professionals.
M College offers Project Management in Graphic Communication. Develop extensive knowledge of all aspects of successful project management. In addition, this program is essential to those who wish to become more efficient workers and invaluable team members. No matter which way you decide to progress there will be an abundance of jobs available as this sector continues to grow year after year.
