Resources For Building a Career

At StraighterLine, we understand that finding the right career path is a personal journey, unique to each individual — and it can also be overwhelming. Our library of resources is designed to support you at every stage so you can make informed decisions about the direction you want your career to take. Whether it’s in healthcare or IT, education or business, these articles and insights can help you ensure that you’re choosing the most fulfilling career for you.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the availability of teaching jobs is expected to grow by 7% through 2031, making this a great choice for anyone who loves working with children, enjoys inspiring a love of learning, loves education, or wants to help shape the future. In addition to teaching in traditional classroom settings, K-12 educators can be found working in settings as wide-ranging as educational product design to library services.

Where there is business, there is Human Resources (HR). These professionals handle everything from payroll to hiring, benefit packages to helping set company policies, impacting company culture and more. HR consultants work with HR departments in other companies to train and educate them on best practices and new business cultures. The job growth rate for this field is 7%, making it a great career path to consider

Are you organized? Do you thrive in administrative work? Then healthcare administration might be the career path for you! Healthcare administrators not only work in any environment where medical help is offered, but in local, state, and national government health agencies and insurance companies. This job field is growing rapidly at 28%, so get started today!

Working in IT or technology is definitely for those who look to the future. There’s almost no field left that isn’t connected, in some way, to information technology. IT professionals can pretty much work wherever they want, from educational institutions to private businesses to tech giants like Google. It’s an ever-growing (16% job growth) and ever-evolving field.

Management professionals are the driving force behind successful teams and businesses. They play a pivotal role in planning, directing, and coordinating operations, ensuring their organizations run efficiently. With opportunities in various sectors like retail, manufacturing, healthcare, and technology, this career path offers versatility and the chance to make a significant impact. With about 1.1 million openings projected each year between 2022-2032, a career in management could be your calling.

Accounting is the backbone of every successful business, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance with laws and regulations. Accountants are critical in guiding companies through financial planning, analysis, and tax preparation. With a projected job growth of 4% through 2032, the field offers stability and opportunities across all sectors, including public accounting firms, government agencies, and corporations. Whether you have a knack for numbers or a passion for finance, a career in accounting can offer a rewarding path with diverse opportunities for advancement.

Nurses make up the largest section of the health profession. Not only are registered nursing (RN) jobs on the rise, but related careers in healthcare support – like certified nursing assistants (CNAs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) – are also becoming more in demand. Employment of registered nurses is projected to grow 6% from 2021 to 2031.

Early childhood educators work with young children helping shape the future generations. With early childhood education training, you can become a preschool teacher, childcare center director, nanny, or aide to children with special needs. Early childhood education teachers are in high demand, with job growth projected at 15% through 2031.

StraighterLine can help you take the first step on your career path as soon as possible. Our classes are:

• Affordable. Most classes start at just $79.
• Inclusive. With every class, you get built-in tutoring and free eTextbooks.
• 100% Online. Take our classes at your own pace, in your own time.
• Guaranteed transferable. College credits from StraighterLine are guaranteed to be transferable to over 170 of our partner colleges and universities. On top of that, your credits may transfer to over thousands of other colleges and universities through the American Council on Education credit program.

Explore our individual career path pages to learn what you need to get started and how StraighterLine can help.