This blog was based off of a Boston25 news story featuring Mary Cavanaugh, SVP of Career Management at Keystone Partners. Watch the full video here.
Explore emerging careers through 2025 in clean energy, healthcare, and tech sectors. Get expert guidance on career transitions, training opportunities, and professional support to accelerate your path to high-growth fields.
Considering a career change? You’re not alone. Whether you’re exploring new opportunities or facing an unexpected transition, understanding today’s fastest-growing fields can help you make informed decisions about your next move.
High-Growth Career Paths Worth Exploring
- Clean Energy: No Experience Required
- Wind turbine technicians top the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ fastest-growing occupations list
- Entry-level salaries: $60,000-$70,000
- Two-year training programs available with high placement rates
- Solar panel installation ranks second for job growth
- Modern training uses VR technology for hands-on experience
- Healthcare: Mid-Career Transition Friendly
- Nurse practitioners rank third in job growth
- Fast-track option: 18-month accelerated nursing program for career changers with any bachelor’s degree
- Boston area starting salaries: $120,000-$130,000
- Multiple entry points and flexible education paths
- Technology: The AI Revolution
- Data science (ranked 4th) and information security (ranked 5th) lead tech growth
- Rising demand in:
- Cybersecurity
- AI-related positions
- Data analysis
Making Your Transition Possible
Financial Support
- Massachusetts residents: Free community college tuition available
- Many employers offer tuition assistance programs
- Certificate programs provide cost-effective alternatives
Skills Development
“It’s just being nimble and willing to learn, especially for those who’ve been in the market a bit. Because that is something that when we work with clients, we take a look at that in terms of what can you get in your tool kit in terms of skills, what certificates can you get.”
– Mary Cavanaugh, SVP for Career Management at Keystone Partners
HR Leaders: Supporting Employees Through Transition
During workforce reductions, partnering with career transition experts can:
- Provide immediate, expert guidance to affected employees
- Work with employees one-on-one to enter industries based on transferable skills
- Offer structured support through certified career consultants
- Maintain company reputation and employee resilience
- Reduce legal risks
- Help employees navigate the job market more effectively
- Provide data-driven insights
Why Take Advantage of Provided Career Transition Support
A career transition partner offers you:
- One-on-one dedicated support
- Expert market knowledge and industry connections
- Personalized assessment of transferable skills
- Professional resume and LinkedIn optimization
- Interview preparation and salary negotiation coaching
- Emotional support during challenging transitions
About Keystone Partners: We specialize in helping both organizations and individuals navigate career transitions successfully. Our certified career consultants provide personalized guidance to help you identify and secure your next opportunity.
Contact us to learn how we can support your organization or to take advantage of your provided career transition services.