Education, Training, and Library

• The educational backgrounds of these workers vary considerably, reflecting the diversity of duties and levels of responsibility.
• College graduates and those who have earned certification should have the best job and advancement opportunities.
• Training and development occupations require strong interpersonal skills.
• Faster than average growth is expected during the projection period.

Key Points

• Many self-enrichment teachers are self-employed or work part time.
• Teachers should have knowledge and enthusiasm for their subject, but little formal training is required.
• Employment is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations, and job prospects should be favorable; opportunities may vary by subject taught.

• Training requirements are set by each State and range from a high school diploma to a college degree, although a high school diploma and a little experience is adequate for many preschool teaching jobs.
• Employment of preschool teachers is projected to grow faster than the average through 2018. Job prospects are expected to be excellent due to high turnover.

• Many postsecondary teachers find the environment intellectually stimulating and rewarding because they are surrounded by others who enjoy the subject.
• Educational qualifications range from expertise in a particular field to a Ph.D., depending on the subject taught and the type of educational institution.
• Competition is expected for tenure-track positions; better opportunities are expected for part-time or non-tenure-track positions.
• Ph.D. recipients should experience the best job prospects.

Key Points

• Many adult literacy and remedial education teachers work part time and receive no benefits.
• Many programs require teachers to have at least a bachelor's degree; a public school teaching license may be required for publicly run programs in most States.
• Job opportunities are expected to be favorable, particularly for teachers of English to speakers of other languages.

• Improved technology enables library technicians to perform tasks once done by librarians.
• Training requirements range from a high school diploma to an associate degree, but computer skills are necessary for all workers.
• Job prospects should be good.

• 51 percent of health educators work in healthcare and social assistance, and an additional 23 percent work in government.
• A bachelor's degree is the minimum requirement for entry-level jobs, but a master's degree may be required for certain positions or for advancement.
• Faster than average job growth is expected.

• Many jobs require a master’s or doctoral degree and experience in a related occupation, such as teaching or admissions counseling.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential because much of an administrator’s job involves working and collaborating with others.
• Excellent opportunities are expected for most jobs.

• Traditionally, becoming a vocational education teacher requires a bachelor's degree from a teacher education program and a teacher’s license for which requirements vary from State to State.
• Most States now offer alternative routes to licensure for those who have work experience in their field.
• Employment growth is expected to be as fast as the average for all occupations, with favorable job prospects.

• Almost 40 percent of teacher assistants work part time.
• Educational requirements range from a high school diploma to some college training.
• Favorable job prospects are expected.
• Opportunities should be best for those with at least 2 years of formal postsecondary education, those with experience in helping special education students, or those who can speak a foreign language.