Gateway Jobs & Top 5 Industries Overview

What are gateway jobs?

Many gateway jobs lead to "destination jobs" that pay more and may or may not require additional training.

What are the 5 big industries?

We have identified rapidly growing industries.

Healthcare

• These roles offer the opportunity to help others and make an important difference in lives.
• Healthcare is fast-paced and can require time on your feet. It is important to know state licensure and certificates may vary.
• In addition to specific role-related skills, customer/patient relations are important.

Technology

• Technology roles can be creative and technical, ranging from designing and developing software applications to providing customer support.
• It is an industry that constantly changes so you must be willing to learn new skills regularly.
• While many roles are done in front of a computer screen, some also involve hands-on work to fix and maintain equipment.

Business

• Business roles can rely heavily on organizational and relationship skills.
• Skills in project management, communication, and data are desirable.
• Business occupations are wide-ranging including sales, accounting, and marketing, and often create a strong foundation to move into other industries.

Skilled Trades

• Occupations within Skilled Trades are best if you like hands-on work that requires technical skills and craftsmanship.
• If you want to avoid desk work and are open to non-traditional working hours, this is a good industry.

Transportation & Logistics

• Within this industry, working quickly and with accuracy is important.
• If you like being on the move, problem-solving, and working in different environments, this is a good field. Hours and schedules vary depending on the occupation.
• Skills such as critical thinking, communication, record keeping, and driving are important.