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Best Jobs for Minorities By jim  |  Dated: 11-17-2011

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In an economy that seems to bounce back and forth, it is important for people to find employment that they can stick with. While it may seem hard for people to find a job, there are some career choices that are practically economy proof and are perfect for minorities as well.

One of the best jobs for minorities is nursing. The need for healthcare is always in demand because people will always need to visit the doctor when they are sick, need blood-work, or are going for a routine checkup. There are so many different reasons why someone would need to visit a doctor or be seen by a nurse and because of that, the need for nurses is always in demand. Aside from general nursing, the need for registered nurses is definitely in demand. To become a nurse, people can simply go to nursing classes. To become a registered nurse, a bachelors and associates degree will be necessary.

Occupational therapy is also a job that is in demand. An occupational therapist helps people get better after they have suffered from an illness. Along with occupation therapy, physical therapy is another hot job that is in demand and is perfect for minorities. Physical therapists help treat patients with different methods which may include exercise and massage techniques. A physical therapist is often needed for people who suffer from chronic pain or have broken a bone or suffer from a sprain.

Special Education teachers are in high demand. This job is perfect for anyone, including minorities. A special education teacher must have a bachelors degree and receive training with special education. Working as a special education teacher is different than the average teaching job. A special education teacher will need to learn certain  techniques and methods that will help them work best with their students.

IT Professionals are in demand because these are people who know computers and can actually fix them and deal with issues that other people, who are not as computer-smart, cannot seem to graps. Because computers have become a part of everyday life and just about every home has at least one computer, the need for IT professional is always there.

Aside from these jobs, other preferred jobs for minorities include allied healthcare, paralegal, accountant, and engineering. All of these jobs are favorable for minorities because the want and need for employees in these fields is consistently in demand. Most of these professions will require some sort of degree. These jobs also pay better than many of the other jobs that are offered in the United States.

Being able to find employment may be easier for minorities who choose a career path in any of those fields.

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