Curious about which industry tops the employment charts? Teachers, you might be surprised!

Answer:

Questions:

• Do any of the industries on this list surprise you? Why or why not?
• How do you think this will change the next 5-10 years?
• How might technology impact the size of an industry (in terms of employment)?

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Behind the numbers (Career One Stop):

"These are the industries with the largest employment in 2023. Select any industry to see a full report on the industry from the Bureau of Labor Statistics."

Here's the full list of the top 10 largest industries by employment:

1. Elementary and secondary schools; local
2. Full-service restaurants
3. General medical and surgical hospitals; private
4. General merchandise retailers
5. Grocery and specialty food retailers
6. Offices of physicians
7. Temporary help services
8. Management of companies and enterprises
9. Computer systems design and related services
10. Services for the elderly and persons with disabilities

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Kathryn Dawson

Kathryn (she/her) is excited to join the NGPF team after 9 years of experience in education as a mentor, tutor, and special education teacher. She is a graduate of Cornell University with a degree in policy analysis and management and has a master's degree in education from Brooklyn College. Kathryn is looking forward to bringing her passion for accessibility and educational justice into curriculum design at NGPF. During her free time, Kathryn loves embarking on cooking projects, walking around her Seattle neighborhood with her dog, or lounging in a hammock with a book.

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