EMPLOYMENT & UNEMPLOYMENT • Apr 2019 • Volume 8 / Number 6
Safety First! Projected growth in safety inspection occupations 2016–26
A safety inspection can be a valuable tool in the prevention of mishaps in the buildings we live in or work in, the food we eat, and the products we use in our daily lives. There are a number of occupations whose major task is to perform safety inspections in order to help keep our lives safe.
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Ahead of the pack: why are veterinary occupations growing much faster than average?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) gives veterinary occupations a healthy diagnosis from 2016 to 2026. BLS employment projections show veterinary occupations are expected to add 51,700 new jobs and grow at a rate of 19 percent over the 2016–26 decade. This Beyond the Numbers article examines some of the main factors driving up pet care spending, including a growing pet population, the aging of the pet population, and expanding pet treatment options, which are expected to create employment opportunities for veterinary occupations from 2016 to 2026.
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