[sunrico90]

For the past four months I learned a lot from all the members and on their views. This includes jobs, wages, housing cost, insurance pains, crime, education, and maybe another 1000 topics.

Because we have many scholars or well versed individuals that have a deep view(s) on the past, present and future of this state; I would like to ask, if they had the opportunity to mentor a young individual (16 years or older) what career would you suggest to this young Floridian.

I only ask for one rule. Keep negative inputs for yourself, we are looking for tips or advise to be useful in our community. Let’s suggest how a young individual can make a positive decision that will pay successful dividends in the future. Great opportunity to post a reply that can impact the future of a young Floridian.

[hiknapster]

Right off the top of my head...hospitatlity. I mean, such as a degree in hospitality management. You would be paid well, for that.

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Originally Posted by hiknapster

Right off the top of my head...hospitatlity. I mean, such as a degree in hospitality management. You would be paid well, for that.

I would have to say the medical areas will have the greatest need. Even if you move you could use it.

[MyHomeIsInOcala]

Possibly something based in Technology or Industrial Engineering. Both are well paying and in need (all over the globe).

[vpcats]

Originally Posted by sunrico90

For the past four months I learned a lot from all the members and on their views. This includes jobs, wages, housing cost, insurance pains, crime, education, and maybe another 1000 topics.

Because we have many scholars or well versed individuals that have a deep view(s) on the past, present and future of this state; I would like to ask, if they had the opportunity to mentor a young individual (16 years or older) what career would you suggest to this young Floridian.

I only ask for one rule. Keep negative inputs for yourself, we are looking for tips or advise to be useful in our community. Let’s suggest how a young individual can make a positive decision that will pay successful dividends in the future. Great opportunity to post a reply that can impact the future of a young Floridian.

HEALTHCARE. Physician, NP, PA, CRNA, BSN, Management with MBA

[NHtoFLMom]

I, too, would strongly recommend the medical fields. I was a pediatric Occupational Therapist prior to a back injury. The allied health fields (occupational, physical and speech therapy) have always been and will always be in need of practitioners.

[sunrico90]

Great inputs so far. The hospitality market is our second largest industry. With our large senior citizen community and top rated hospitals the medical field is a HOT one. The technology and industrial Eng are always evolving...

Keep posting, you are the experts

[vpcats]

Originally Posted by sunrico90

Great inputs so far. The hospitality market is our second largest industry. With our large senior citizen community and top rated hospitals the medical field is a HOT one. The technology and industrial Eng are always evolving...

Keep posting, you are the experts

I was thinking about your original question. Are you asking because of a specific 16 y.o or in general? One really has to take the individual's personality into account, their level of maturity, their interests, etc. Ideally, the student will pursue something they LOVE to do. Do they like to help people? Are they a type A personality? Are they good with math (heavy duty type)? Like science?
In terms of financial success... would not recommend anything in the social sciences. Teaching (unless at the graduate/research level), psychology, English.... none of those cutsey things - if they are more interested in the money aspect.
I would also suggest they are bilingual, trilingual. More than just English.

[hiknapster]

I'm not so sure about tech and engineering. Not as great as other parts of the country. I know that Harris was a great place to work in Melbourne. Don't know how that is going, now. I use to work for SONY in Fort Myers, and they sent most of their work overseas.

Can't believe I didn't think of healthcare.

Still, the pay is WAY lower than the rest of the country. Shouldn't be. More demand in Florida. They need to start paying more.

I still say hospitality DEGREE. Get a job with someplace big or exclusive and they WILL pay.

[NHtoFLMom]

Sunrico,
You are absolutely right about the large senior population in Florida. I would also like to point out that the pediatric population is probably just as large and continuously growing. There is a higher incidence of autism and other developmental delays today. There are also so many children with delays caused by poor environments, drug/alcohol addictions at birth (due to the mother's use), and birth defects. If you are talking to young people about future careers you may want to explain that these therapists can treat in various settings: school systems, nursing homes, psychiatric units, hospitals, rehab centers, private clinics, etc. These fields are wide open with possiblities. In fact, ergonomics in professional industries is a growing area in which both physical and occupational therapists work.
Also just a note: these therapy positions often pay more here in the south then they do in the north. I know wages are always a concern on this board.