Public Service Occupations Projected to Grow at a Rate Faster Than National Average by 2022

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DAVENPORT, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 13, 2014--It’s time to put the spotlight on the public service professionals who keep us safe and healthy, make us smarter and improve our overall well-being in so many ways. In honor of and several national and international celebrations in May to recognize law enforcement officials, firefighters and EMS professionals, Kaplan University is calling on the public for its help in showing support for the public servants — including members of armed services, teachers, health care workers, social workers, firefighters and law enforcement — who do so much to support our communities and nation.

Say thanks to the public servants all around you during public service appreciation celebrations in May. From teachers, nurses, and social workers to firefighters, police officers, and homeland security officials, these professionals help keep your neighborhood safe, happy, and healthy. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, several of these occupations are projected to grow at a rate faster than the national average of 11 percent for all occupations. Take a moment and consider if a career in one of the many public service fields is right for you. (Photo: Business Wire)

Demand is high for caring, trained professionals to fill a growing number of jobs in public service fields. In fact, job opportunities are expected to grow 22 percent for social and human service assistants, 7 percent for firefighters, 6 percent for high school teachers and 5 percent for police officers and detectives, across the nation by 2022 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

This month, Kaplan University invites the public to share a photograph of their public service heroes on social media platforms such as Twitter, Instagram and Facebook with the hash tag # PublicServiceStars and to let the world know what they admire most about their superstar.

Public servants are invited to join in as well by snapping a selfie and publicly posting it with the hash tag #Proud2ServeKU. Kaplan University will then showcase these recognitions with the community on the Public Service Stars Wall of Heroes.

As a special thank you to all public service stars, Kaplan University is selecting one individual to receive a $500 donation to the charity of his or her choice. To enroll in this drawing, participants should visit the Public Service Stars page and complete the registration form.

For more information on public service and the wealth of career opportunities it offers, and to read our student success stories, industry news and current trends, visit our Center for Public Service.

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CONTACT: Kaplan University

Amy Hawkinson, 954-515-3603 or Mobile: 954-459-1324

Director, Public Relations

ahawkinson@kaplan.edu

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