Wondering About Your Teen’s Future? Here Are 150+ Jobs They Can Get Ready For Now

If you’ve ever worried, “How can I prepare my teen for jobs that don’t even exist yet?” — you’re not alone. The future of work is changing fast, and as homeschool moms, we carry the weight of wondering if we’re doing enough to set our kids up for success. The good news? You don’t have to figure it out alone.

Experts are talking about 14 new “economies” that will drive future careers: AI & Robotics, Green Energy, Healthcare & Biotech, Cybersecurity, Creative Entrepreneurship, Trades & Manufacturing, Education, Space, Empathy, and more. Each of these opens up exciting opportunities for our teens — and not all of them require a traditional 4-year degree!

150 Careers

We’ve put together a Master Chart of 150+ jobs of the future. It shows:

What the job is
Why it matters
What kind of training it takes (college, certifications, or trades)

It’s eye-opening to see just how many paths beyond the textbook are out there.

Why This Matters for You

You don’t need to panic about “keeping up.”
Many jobs of the future are skills-based — which makes homeschooling a great advantage!
Options like dual credit programs or tech/trades pathways mean our kids can graduate high school already prepared for meaningful careers.

As homeschool parents, we’re already good at customizing education. This list helps us aim that customization toward tomorrow’s real opportunities.

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Wondering how to prepare your homeschool teen for the future? Discover 150+ careers and practical training paths in our Future Jobs Made Simple guide — a reassuring resource for moms raising confident, career-ready kids.

✨ Ready to see what’s possible? Download the Future Jobs Master Chart and start exploring careers with your teen. It’s encouraging, empowering, and might just change how you see high school!

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Lisa Nehring

Author, Publisher, Curriculum Developer at True North Homeschool Academy

Lisa Nehring has been married for over 30 years, has five children, 2 graduate degrees and a black belt in homeschooling. She has homeschooled since 1991 and wrote a Master’s Thesis on Why Parent’s Homeschool, the Literature Review being,A History of Education in America.

Lisa Nehring and her husband, Dr. David Nehring, a Clinical Psychologist, and Biblical Scholar speak together on a wide variety of topics, including education, classical education, vision, mission, parenting, marriage, and more.

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