midPointers Highlights High-Growth Fields for Career-Changers

Online, September 10, 2010 (Newswire.com) - midPointers, the mid-career professional and education destination, is doing its small part in the nation's economic recovery by shining a light on high-demand jobs for career-changers looking to move into new fields or advance in their current ones.

"Many are surely feeling the pain of a jobless recovery, of thankless jobs with unfulfilling futures, and the challenges of seeking new opportunities in an economy with growth that is anemic," says midPointers' Founder, Lee Kantz. "As with most periods of economic upheaval where millions are looking to move into new fields, education is the key to a smooth transition and a better future."

One such field that midPointers highlights is cybersecurity. National security experts are warning that our nation is falling behind in addressing cyber-attacks that can hurt businesses, our nation, and individuals. The need for experts in information security is outpacing the ability to hire. If you have technical skills, or a passion for keeping your nation and community safe, a transition to information security can likely bring you long-term job security. midPointers recommends online degree programs from DeVry University and Saint Leo University Online.

Green jobs represent an area with tremendous economic promise for our nation, for business, and for individuals. In business, there is increased focus on sustainability and ways to ensure that industry and the environment are not at odds. For a career in the emerging green economy, you need a mix of strong business and strong environmental science knowledge. midPointers lists several degree programs that can help, including Walden University's MBA in Sustainable Futures.

Businesses are always looking for good project managers in a wide range of fields. A recent study by the Boston-based Standish Group shows that only 29% of IT projects are completed on time. A degree in project management can give you a solid business grounding and prepare you for certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI®). Likewise, a degree in technology management can help IT workers who are looking to advance to the next stage of their careers and manage larger teams and projects. midPointers recommends programs in both areas from Colorado Technical University Online and Keller Graduate School of Management.

midPointers provides a wealth of resources for mid-career professionals looking to re-educate and re-position themselves for a changing global economy. Articles are divided into three main areas-Your Career, Your Education, and Your Passion-in addition to a new Mid-Career Blog. The "Your Passion" section helps job-changers with information on careers and degrees that are more mission-oriented, such as education, psychology, and even religion.

"We created midPointers to help people find solutions that can move them into better careers and better lives," says Kantz. "Now is the time to take control of your career for a better second half. You don't have much longer to wait."