Recent economic research continues to show that while certain industries experience cycles of growth and decline, healthcare and technology consistently remain among the strongest drivers of long-term job recovery and workforce expansion. During periods of economic uncertainty and recovery, employers tend to prioritize essential services, digital infrastructure, and skilled technical roles—making education in these fields a strategic pathway to stability and upward mobility.

United Medical and Business Institute (UMBI) recognizes these workforce trends and is committed to preparing students for careers that remain in demand across all economic conditions.

By enrolling in our Medical Assisting, Dental Assisting, Medical Business Administration, and Cyber Security programs, students position themselves within two of the most resilient sectors of the modern economy: healthcare and technology.

• Healthcare careers continue to grow due to an aging population, increased need for preventive care, and expanding outpatient services. Roles such as Medical Assistants and Dental Assistants remain essential, even during economic downturns, because patient care services are always needed.
• Healthcare administration and business operations continue to expand as medical systems become more complex, increasing demand for professionals trained in billing, compliance, scheduling, and electronic health records.
• Cyber Security careers are experiencing rapid growth as organizations across every industry—from healthcare to finance and government—invest heavily in protecting data, preventing cyberattacks, and securing digital systems. This demand increases significantly during economic recovery periods as businesses modernize and expand their digital infrastructure.

Labor market research consistently shows that occupations in healthcare support and information security are projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations, making them strong choices for long-term career stability.

At UMBI, we understand that returning to school is an important investment in your future. That is why we offer flexible scheduling options and accessible financing opportunities to help make education achievable for students at every stage of life. We also provide job placement assistance to support graduates as they transition into meaningful employment.

A Path Toward Economic Opportunity and Career Growth

In times of economic recovery, individuals who invest in in-demand skills are often the first to benefit from new job opportunities. Training in healthcare and technology not only increases employability but also provides long-term career resilience in evolving job markets.

At UMBI, our goal is to equip students with practical, career-ready skills that align with real workforce demand—helping them move forward with confidence, stability, and purpose.

Believe in your future. Enroll today and take the first step toward a career in healthcare or technology.

So, believe in yourself and enroll to succeed.

Health Care Industry Helps Drive U.S. Economic Recovery

Article by: JACKIE CROSBY , Star Tribune Study shows health care accounted for disproportionate share of job growth.

The health care industry has played an outsized role in the nation’s economic recovery and is fueling rapid job growth in the Twin Cities and the nation, according to a report released Monday by the Brookings Institution.

Jobs in the health care field now account for more than one in 10 jobs on average among the nation’s largest 100 metropolitan areas, outstripping overall employment growth by a wide margin.

“There’s a long-term trend of job growth in the health care industry that you don’t see in other sectors of the economy,” said Martha Ross, lead researcher on the report by Brookings’ Metropolitan Policy Program. “They’re now taking up a bigger share of the employment pie, and that’s happening in some cases because other parts of the pie are shrinking.”

In the past decade, the health care industry has added 2.6 million jobs nationwide. That translates to a hefty employment growth rate of 22.7 percent, compared with 2.1 percent among all other industries.