Occupations with the greatest increase in the number of jobs available reflect a wider variety of career fields. In addition to health and computer positions, jobs in education, sales and transportation are also expected to increase in number. Job Outlook Information Job growth and replacement needs Job growth and replacement needs both refer to the demand for occupations how many skilled workers will be needed in the future to fill jobs available in a field. Outlook information can also be presented in terms of supply how many skilled workers will be competing for the jobs available. Future employment opportunities open because of job growth and replacement needs.
Job growth means the field is growing and new positions are being created.
When current workers leave the field, it is referred to as replacement needs. Replacement needs are usually higher in jobs with low pay and low training requirements. People in these jobs often try to move to higher paying positions quickly or find different career paths. Workers also leave because they have been promoted, changed careers, returned to school, retired or left the field for other reasons. The fastest growing occupations, those with the highest percent change, may not provide the largest number of jobs in the future.