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Care economy occupations are, and will remain, in high demand

  • Around 13,200 ageing and disability carers and 11,300 registered nurses are expected to enter the workforce over the next three years.
  • Construction-related occupations are also among the most in-demand occupations, with around 8,700 construction managers and 6,100 carpenters and joiners expected to join the workforce over the same period.

Figure 12

Figure 12 - Care economy occupations are, and will remain, in high demand
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