Obama asks Americans to Continue Education. Demand for College Degree Holders on the Rise.

(EMAILWIRE.COM, November 03, 2009 ) Fort Lauderdale/Miami FL, Despite the current economic recession, it is expected that demand for college degree holders will continue to increase. In a recent study released by the Democratic Leadership Council (DLC), jobs requiring associate degrees are expected to increase at nearly twice than that of jobs not requiring a college education. 

With the United States now focused more on services rather than manufacturing, demand for highly-educated and skilled labor force has also been on the rise. Colleges, and universities, as well as online learning and distance learning schools are providing the skilled and highly-educated workforce the economy needs. The United States’ key strength is still the availability of well-educated and skilled workers. 

The increased demand for degree holders has also seen working Americans taking the initiative for continued education. According to Sheila Danzig, Executive Director of online education portal Degree.com, www.degree.com/; “We have recently seen a substantial increase in enrollment rates for associate and bachelor’s degrees from online universities, this only means that workers are keen to upgrade their knowledge and skill sets in order to reap the benefits of having better educational credentials, such as a better pay grade and significantly improved opportunities for career growth.”
Senior management and high level executive positions are likewise requiring candidates to have at least a doctorate degree. According to statistics from the Bureau of Labor, job openings for PhD holders are expected to experience the most growth, a 21.6% increase in a 10-year period from 2006 to 2016, while demand for associate degree and master’s degree holders are expected to grow by 18.7 and 18.9 %, respectively, during the same period. 

Job growth in occupations requiring only a high school diploma is estimated to be at an average of only 10% for a period of 10 years. And opportunities abound for workers willing to take the extra step in upgrading their academic credentials. President Obama himself encouraged Americans to pursue additional education and training in a speech to Congress last February; “I ask every American to commit to at least one year or more of higher education or career training.  This can be community college or a four-year school; vocational training or an apprenticeship.  But whatever the training may be, every American will need to get more than just a high school diploma.” President Obama said.
With encouragement and incentives coming from both the public and private sectors making post-secondary education easier to attain, as well as with the added convenience of online learning, we can expect many new degree holders filling the ranks of corporate America very soon.  
 

 

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