In today’s economy, older workers may have an easier time finding jobs in Rhode Island.

As the labor market tightens, a rising demand for workers could present new job opportunities for older workers, according to an article by the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training.

“Many employers recognize this human resource rich in experience, productivity, dedication and maturity,” the article notes.
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If you’re looking for an in-demand healthcare job in Rhode Island, you should consider a career as a nurse.

Rhode Island, along with many other parts of the nation, is currently in the midst of a nursing shortage, which is only expected to worsen as many workers retire and the healthcare industry continues to grow. Also adding to the problem is the inability of colleges and universities to increase nursing program enrollments as demand grows and faculty retire.

Nationwide, 4.7 million people are employed as registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants, and about 85 percent of these employees work within the healthcare industry. The United States Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates one-fourth of the 4 million expected healthcare job openings through 2016 will be in the nursing field.
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Rhode Island IT jobs will continue to grow for the next six years.

In June 2008, according to the United States Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, Rhode Island’s information industry employed 11,000 people, a 4.8 percent increase from last year.

Rhode Island employment as a whole is expected to increase by more than 55,000 jobs through 2014. Employment that year is projected to reach 573,437, an increase of 10.7 percent or 55,292 jobs from 2004.

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