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Here are projected number of jobs coming to Canada, UK, U.S and Europe by 2030

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According to ApplyBoard’s analysis, international students in Canada, Australia, United Kingdom (UK), United States (USA) and some European countries will fill labour market needs as these countries are expected to create significant jobs by 2030.

 

More than 20 percent of the population in these countries will be aged 65 and over, leading to retirement which will create a gap in the labour market.

 

This demographic shift highlights the importance of international students in meeting workforce needs.

 

International students in particular will benefit from these opportunities, because they are more likely to be absorbed into the job market after completing their studies abroad.

 

Understanding these trends will help align the academic and career aspirations of Nigerian students in these countries with the opportunities available in these countries and help them make informed decisions about their education and future career pursuits.

 

Here are the number of jobs projected to be created in each key sector in Canada, Australia, UK and the U.S:

 

Canada’s future workforce needs

Nearly 8 million job openings are projected from 2022 to 2031.

 

High-demand sectors include:

 

Health care: More than 258,000 jobs

 

Education: More than 74,000 jobs

 

Finance: More than 62,000 jobs

 

Australia’s future workforce needs

The labour market is expected to grow by 14 percent (2 million jobs) by 2033.

 

Key sectors:

 

Health care and social assistance: More than 500,000 jobs (25 percent growth)

 

Professional, scientific, and technical services: More than 234,000 jobs (18 percent growth)

 

Education and training: More than 156,000 jobs (13 percent)

 

UK’s future workforce needs

By 2035, employment is expected to grow by 4 percent to 37 million people.

 

High-growth sectors include:

 

Health and social work: More than 349,000 jobs (7 percent growth)

 

Education: More than 100,000 jobs

 

Arts and entertainment: 9 percent growth

 

U.S’s future workforce needs

6.7 million new jobs are projected between 2023 and 2033 (4 percent growth).

 

Key highlights:

 

STEM occupations: More than 10 percent growth

 

Health care and social assistance: More than 2.2 million jobs (1 percent CAGR)

 

IT and professional services: More than 1.6 million jobs (0.7 percent CAGR)

 

EU’s future workforce needs

Employment is forecast to grow by 1 percent between 2022 and 2035.

 

High-demand sectors:

 

Health and social care: 12 percent growth

 

Information and communications technology: 15 percent growth

 

Finance and insurance: 6 percent growth

 

Ngozi Ekugo is a Senior Labour Market Analyst and Correspondent, specializing in the research and analysis of workplace dynamics, labour market trends, immigration reports, employment law and legal cases in general. Her editorial work provides valuable insights for business owners, HR professionals, and the global workforce. She has garnered experience in the private sector in Lagos and has also had a brief stint at Goldman Sachs in the United Kingdom. An alumna of Queens College, Lagos, Ngozi studied English at the University of Lagos, holds a Master’s degree in Management from the University of Hertfordshire and is an Associate Member of CIPM and Member of CMI, UK.

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