5 Fast Growing Careers
AI is advancing rapidly, and the labor market as a whole is tightening. Career seekers may feel concerned about the lack of stable occupations. Fortunately, some careers are expected to grow quickly over the next few years.
With the right knowledge, you can choose a career path with strong demand and a relatively short and easy training path. People who want to enter the workforce or pivot to a new profession can find Blackstone Career Institute’s career training programs to be an incredibly convenient way to jumpstart a successful career. Below, you will find information on five fast growing careers in the U.S. today, including Blackstone’s training program for that occupation.
1. Home Health Aide
Home health aides are one of the fastest growing occupations in the country. The Occupational Outlook Handbook projects the profession to grow by 17% from 2024-2034, which equates to around 765,800 job openings each year. This is a much faster growth rate than the average for all occupations.
Blackstone’s online Home Health Aide Program provides the knowledge and skills you need to assist clients with daily activities, monitor vital signs, and offer compassionate care—making it an accessible entry point into this rewarding, fast growing career. You can complete the program on your own time in an average of 4-12 months.
2. Veterinary Assistant
Pet ownership has increased, and veterinary practices are expanding to meet the demand. The Occupational Outlook Handbook reports that veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers will see 9% employment growth between 2024 and 2034, a rate that is much quicker than average, with about 22,200 openings each year.
Through Blackstone’s online Veterinary Assistant Program, students learn to handle animals safely, assist with exams and procedures, and maintain clean, organized clinic environments—skills essential for this hands-on, fast growing career. You can complete this training program online, at your own pace, in an average of 4-12 months.
3. Medical Billing and Coding
Behind every healthcare provider is a need for accurate medical records and streamlined billing. Entering the medical billing and coding field is a great career move for detail-oriented individuals. Classified as medical records specialists, this profession is projected by the Occupational Outlook Handbook to grow 7% from 2024 to 2034, which is much quicker than average, with around 14,200 new openings annually.
Blackstone’s online Medical Billing and Coding Program trains students to code diagnoses and procedures, manage billing systems, and more. The program is designed to prepare students for industry-recognized certification as a CPC-A through the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Medical billing and coding is a stable and fast growing career in the healthcare field. Blackstone’s program takes 8-12 months to complete, on average.
4. Dental Office Assistant
No matter what happens to the economy, people need basic services like dental care. Positions like those of dental assistants are expected to continue to grow over the next decade. The Occupational Outlook Handbook projects 6% growth over the next decade (2024-2034), above the national average for all jobs, and nearly 52,900 job openings per year are expected. The average salary for a dental assistant is $47,300 per year.
Blackstone’s online Dental Office Assistant Program is designed to prepare students to perform the various duties that an administrative dental assistant may encounter. This program is aligned with the NELDA certification given by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB). Students will learn up-to-date CDT Dental Codes, study HIPAA and OSHA guidelines, and practice completing administrative procedures. These skills can help you to get started in this reliable, fast growing career. With an average completion time of 4-12 months, this program, like all career training programs at Blackstone, is designed to fit into your busy lifestyle, allowing you to complete the curriculum on your own time.
5. Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy technicians play an essential role in dispensing medications and supporting pharmacists. This position, like many in the healthcare field, is expected to continue to grow over the upcoming decade. According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, employment in this field will grow 6% from 2024 to 2034, faster than average, with about 49,000 openings each year.
Blackstone’s online Pharmacy Technician Program, aligned with the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board® (PTCB®), provides students with the skills to prepare prescriptions, manage inventory, and deliver quality customer service. Students complete the training program on their own time, in an average of 4-12 months. With an average salary of $43,460 per year, a career as a pharmacy technician can give you a great balance of pay and ease of entry into the field.
For any of these five fast growing careers, there is an accessible training path, and you have a chance to make an impact with a meaningful career in healthcare or veterinary care. If you are looking for a safe and dependable career choice with limited barriers to entry, these professions may be good options for you. Check out Blackstone Career Institute’s career programs for specialized training options. You could be just months away from beginning a long-lasting, meaningful career.
Written by Adam Wernham
