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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), as of August 6, 2010, the national unemployment rate in the United States stood at 9.5 percent. Today’s job market is tough, especially for people without a college education or specialized skills. Indeed, even those with degrees and/or years of experience may find themselves paced out of jobs due to industry changes and technology.
If you’re searching for work, you may want to consider training for a new field, preferably one that is growing. Areas like as health care –particularly pharmacy—are expanding despite recent economic changes, and employees in these fields are in demand.
For example, the BLS notes the employment of pharmacy technicians is expected to increase by 31 percent by the year 2018 – much faster than the average career growth rate. As with other types of health care, the pharmacy technician field is growing due in part to the increasing average age of the American population as well as continued advancements in the pharmaceutical industry. Pharmacy technicians may work in traditional store-front pharmacies, hospitals, nursing homes or assisted-living facilities. The BLS reports most states require pharmacy technicians to be registered with the state’s Board of Pharmacy, and may require certification.
If you are interested in pursuing a new career as a pharmacy technician or in another field, additional education may be your next step. Many community colleges, vocational schools and reputable online universities allow you to return to school full or part-time to earn a certification or work toward your degree. States may have programs and funds for dislocated workers to help with education and training, and the U.S. Department of Education offers a variety of grants and loans for college students at any age and income level.
Polly Math has extensive experience in corporate publications, copywriting, training and advertising. She writes for http://www.pharmacytechniciancertification.com/ and Demand Studios.
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