Career and Employment Technicians

The U.S. Department of Labor does not forecast specifically for career and employment technicians, but predicts that general office clerks will have a decline in employment through 2032. There will continue to be opportunities in the career and employment technicians field, however, due to the need to replace people who retire from the field or who leave the job for another occupation. The coronavirus pandemic caused many schools and businesses to be closed at various times, resulting in career and employment technicians working remotely, with some days on site. Post-pandemic, college enrollments are starting to increase, which could mean increased need for career and employment technicians. As an increasing number of community colleges, four-year colleges, and graduate schools expand their onsite career centers to help students develop skills to prepare them for transition or new careers in the workforce, the demand for employment technician jobs may pick up.

Opportunities for career and employment technicians may also be available in government agencies as many states institute welfare-to-work programs or simply cut welfare benefits. In post-pandemic times, many people who lost their jobs or need other sources of income may seek the help of career and employment technicians in finding work and second careers.