There have been a number of positive reports recently, alluding to the fact that the economies of Georgia as a whole and Atlanta in particular will have a strong year. This should include a number of local companies moving or expanding in the Atlanta area. Looking deeper into these reports and forecasts, we see five jobs on the rise in Atlanta that you might want to look into.
Coding & Programming:
It is certainly no secret that the technology sector is booming in the area. In fact, it has been estimated there are more than 3,000 unfilled technology jobs across the state right now, with many places even looking outside of the state for new hires.
One of the top areas in the technology sector is coding and programming jobs. Forbes has even named Atlanta the 14th best place for business and careers, largely related to this booming technology sector. Many large corporations have world headquarters here in the area. Many will be looking for programming and coding experts and developers.
Building & Construction Jobs:
Thanks to many of these large national and international corporations, we are also seeing a huge expansion of all types of business in the Atlanta area. This is leading to a boom in the building and construction trades. All types of homes and stores and offices are being built. It seems that every time you turn around there is a new construction product going on.
Anyone looking for a job in the building or construction industry should do very well in Atlanta over at least the next few years. This is one of the hottest areas of employment right now, given all of the new apartment projects that have been announced. Plus, the new Falcons stadium is going to produce a large number of new jobs.
Retail & Hospitality Jobs:
As you might expect, the retail and hospitality sectors in Atlanta are also growing. These job areas are actually pretty much in line with the national trends. These two sectors have been responsible for generating a huge 40 percent of all new jobs in Georgia last year…and the trends show the rest of this year is likely to be very similar.
Healthcare Related Jobs:
Another great job sector in Atlanta is the healthcare field. One of the best opportunities right now is the Health Information Technician (HIT). The HIT and Medical Records field is expected to grow by more than 21 percent over the next eight years. Of course, even if you are not a HIT or Medical Records certified, there are plenty of other opportunities in the healthcare field.
Manufacturing:
Probably due to the expansion of many of those major corporations in the Atlanta area, you should also see a significant increase in manufacturing jobs rising in the area. According to trends from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, this sector is growing at the rate of 3.3 percent annually. Compared to the national rate of 1.3 percent, this is a significant increase in job growth. Those who are looking for this of employment should be able to do very well in Atlanta.
Bottom Line:
All of these growing jobs and trends contribute to the overall health of the economy in Atlanta. If you are moving to the area and need to find a home, or are interested in upgrading an existing home, give the fine people at Atlanta Fine Homes a call today.