Job Growth In Education, Health Outstrips Other NY Sectors

PELHAM, NY — If you're thinking about careers to pursue, you ought to look at Educational and Health Services first. In the 12 months running from July 2017-18, twice as many private sector education and health jobs were created in New York as in the next hottest job sector. Look at the statistics from the New York Department of Labor:

Change in Jobs by Major Industry Sector, July 2017-18

Sectors With Job Gains:

• Educational & Health Services* +66,500
• Leisure & Hospitality +34,400
• Professional & Business Services +18,100
• Construction +17,100
• Other Services +10,700
• Trade, Transportation & Utilities +9,900
• Financial Activities +4,200
• Government*+1,100

Sectors With Job Losses:

• Manufacturing -4,800
• Information -400

*Educational and health services is in the private sector. Public education and public health services are under government.

Look for or post local opportunities in the Jobs section on Pelham Patch.

There are all kinds of jobs listed under education and health services, from professional to clerical, from IT to teacher. Here is a handful to give you an idea of the range:

• Learning & Organizational Development Specialist - White Plains Hospital, White Plains
• Special Education Teacher - Prime Time for Kids, New City
• School Education Manager - Tutor Time Learning Centers, Pleasantville
• Program Supervisor - Nutrition Program THRIVES - Hudson Valley Community Services, Inc., Poughkeepsie
• Director of Aquatics - Port Chester Carver Center, Port Chester

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