More than 60% of Georgia jobs will require a college degree in 2025 and two-thirds of those jobs have yet to be created, said a state business expert at a recent talk
Chris Clark, CEO and president of Georgia’s Chamber of Commerce, gave this message to a group of business leaders from all over Coweta. They recently met at an event sponsored by the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce.
Clark added that college degrees will be required for most jobs in the future, but there are likely to be many career opportunities for people who work with their hands as well. Half of the jobs that currently exist will be replaced by automation by that time.
These changes will have a big impact on the business community, since the education system will have to adapt in order to prepare the kids of today for jobs that do not exist yet.
Other trends show that certain professions in the service industry will experience sharp growth in demand. Nurses, carpenters, plumbers, and freelances in the fields of writing and graphic design will experience a sharp increase in demand, which will push their average salaries up. The biggest gainers will likely be those who work in healthcare.
Clark says that he can already see the Signs of what he calls a ‘war for talent’ because businesses are actively trying their best to poach the most talented employees away from each other.
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