subject: Work Opportunities For The Year 2011 [print this page] Ever since the event of the global financial crisis, many people are slowly, but surely, recovering from the impact and many opportunities for work are beginning to sprout in different sectors. In the next few months, and all the way towards 2011 and beyond, there seems to be hope for those who found themselves jobless for a long time.
The blue collar sector is once again in the limelight when it comes to job opportunities, a classic sign that the world is picking up by changing its views on many issues. One of these views is the sudden upsurge in finding energy efficient, environmentally friendly solutions for highly oil dependent machines and electric generators. Also, the economic downturn has resulted in an upsurge of energy saving ideas for the home and office settings that are now becoming the new beginning for many companies who have adopted this way of thinking.
The top job in the skilled laborer category are plumbers, steamfitters, and pipefitters that are needed for companies that are now getting into the market of solar heat, biofuel and geothermal heating systems, as well as environmentally focused water systems. Most of these jobs require not only training in a technical school, but also requires a license and at least four to five years of experience as an apprentice under a skilled professional.
Another well paid position in the blue collar category is an elevator repairman or elevator installer as most of the workload is based on maintenance and repair work. This job also requires a license in most states as well as four years of apprentice experience.
With the incoming trend of environmentally friendly structures and energy efficient systems to power these structures, carpentry seems to also be a main skill that will be popular in the upcoming year. Carpenters require no licensing, and some even do not require a company to work with as most are self employed. Although there are available vocational programs, carpenters usually acquire skills over three to four years of skilled apprenticeship - licensing not required.
With the harnessing of solar, wind, water, and biofuels for conversion into electric power, electricians are not far behind on the job market. These jobs are virtually secure for the next decade as the world works to rehabilitate itself and pick up new ideas that work well with the environment without sacrificing electric powered technology.
Car mechanics are also in demand on a regular basis, and have been in demand for some time since the global crisis hit and most people needed to keep their cars well maintained to avoid having to purchase new models. Because there is also a trend in using environmentally friendly gas, it seems that conversion of old models to be able to run on biofuel will keep mechanics well employed over the next few years.
Refrigeration technicians, heating mechanics, and air conditioning specialists will also be in demand as new appliances are now in the works to provide energy efficient service in homes, and there is an existing market for such innovative technology that expected demands for maintenance will also rise in the next decade.
Roofers are also going to be in great demand for the next few years as most companies continue their projects within the boundaries of environmentally energy saving innovations for structures. Known as the "green roof", this innovation encourages vegetation to be planted on the rooftops of structures to promote fresh air and other environmentally friendly advantages. With this in mind, roofers will have plenty to do for next few years. Skills and training are almost always gained through apprenticeship, and licensing is not required.
When the economy finally reaches a stage where it is stable again, it will be after the blue collar workers have done their part in helping the world to literally get back on its feet. As the new era concepts of environmentally efficient energy saving structures and systems begin, it takes the men who are not afraid to get their hands dirty to get the corporate businesses running again, generating employment for future generations.
