The Banking Executive Magazine - March 2023 Issue

Career Chronicle What are the top jobs of the future? Technological advancement has taken over certain manual jobs, how- ever some top jobs that can keep today’s students relevant in the future will entail pursuing STEM studies. Some of these in-demand jobs may be green engineers, drone techni- cians, information security analysts, software developers, data scientists, operations research analysts, statisti- cians, and roles in supply chain in- dustries among many others. University professors and counsellors in the UAE believe that this will be the future. They say jobs that incorporate the country’s vision for the next 50 years and the values of ‘determination, cre- ativity, and skills’, with an emphasis on education, trade, production, and culture will be considered as the most marketable skills. According to the US Bureau of Labour Statistics, occupations and wages in STEM and STEM-related fields are expected to increase over the next few years. Many employers struggle to fill these high-paying jobs, “in part, to low rates of STEM understanding and proficiency". Chayanka Mohan - Senior Educa- tional Consultant, at Hale Education Group says: “Some in-demand jobs with high paying salaries include, ‘Data Scientists, Network Architects, Software/Web Developers, Aero- space Engineers, Biomedical Engi- neers, and Information Security Analysts. What is unique about STEM is the ability to engage in ex- perimentation and the development of new innovations through which creativity, team collaboration, and problem-solving skills can be en- hanced.” “Furthermore, international students who opt for an education in STEM in the United States and Canada have an increased chance of immigration due to the nuanced syllabus and qualifications this form of education provides”, adds Mohan. Universities in the UAE are already incorporating these courses in their curriculum as a part of their future- focused strategies. the BANKING EXECUTIVE 44 ISSUE 171 MARCH 2023 WHAT ARE THE TOP JOBS OF THE FUTURE?