Blue Collar Work Upsurge In 2011

Ever since the event of the global financial crisis, many people are slowly, but surely, recovering from the impact and many opportunities for work are beginning to sprout in different sectors. In the next few months, and all the way towards 2011 and beyond, there seems to be hope for those who found themselves jobless for a long time.

The blue collar sector is once again in the limelight when it comes to job opportunities, a classic sign that the world is picking up by changing its views on many issues. One of these views is the sudden upsurge in finding energy efficient, environmentally friendly solutions for highly oil dependent machines and electric generators. Also, the economic downturn has resulted in an upsurge of energy saving ideas for the home and office settings that are now becoming the new beginning for many companies who have adopted this way of thinking.

Pipefitters, plumbers, or steamfitters are all in demand at this point, as the companies move towards “green” energy and the use of solar heat, biofuel, geothermal heating, and water systems to power up their production lines. Most of the plumber jobs require four to five years in apprenticeship, technical school training, and licensing.

Another well paid position in the blue collar category is an elevator repairman or elevator installer as most of the workload is based on maintenance and repair work. This job also requires a license in most states as well as four years of apprentice experience.

The environmental movement does not stop at the energy systems, but is also starting its trends in totally changing structural designs. The use of natural light, versus artificial light, and the concept of setting up a structure with full air circulation is all becoming clearer to many who want to continue with energy saving concepts. In this light, carpenters will be in high demand as the construction industry begins an upsurge in restructuring and new design concept implementation. Licensing is not required for carpentry, although apprenticeship is preferred, as most carpenters are self employed, contracting their own projects along the way.

With the harnessing of solar, wind, water, and biofuels for conversion into electric power, electricians are not far behind on the job market. These jobs are virtually secure for the next decade as the world works to rehabilitate itself and pick up new ideas that work well with the environment without sacrificing electric powered technology.

When the economic crisis hit, many people began to salvage what property they still had, and in many cases the old family car had to be maintained in order to avoid having to purchase any new vehicles. Car mechanics have long been in demand for some time and will be for the next few years as biofuel becomes a trend and conversion of vehicles to accommodate this environmentally friendly option of gas.

As energy saving is the theme for 2011 and beyond, appliances that follow the trend are becoming more and more prevalent, and the need for maintenance and repair of these new innovations will cause an increase in demand for refrigeration technicians, air conditioning technicians, and heating mechanics. These jobs are expected to be ongoing and rising in demand for the next decade. Apprenticeship and licensing in many states is also required for this type of career.

Another blue collar job that may also be one to remain on the top lists of recession resistant employment is being a roofer. Most roofers have job security due to the work being consistent in the repair and replacement of roofing systems. Now that there is the energy saving “green roof” that is growing in popularity, this will keep many roofers busy for the next decade. Training for this skill is usually gained on the job site itself or through apprenticeship, and does not require licensing.

For any unemployed person who does not mind getting his hands dirty, the timing of this rise in blue collar skilled worker demand is perfect. Although these jobs require learned skills and extensive training, anyone who is ready to try something new will find that these jobs are almost always in demand and almost always indispensable.

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