Employment in Travel and Tourism is a wise choice to be involved in during this prime time of growth. In my professional opinion, it is a great time to get started, if you haven't already. You have many options to choose from, but before I go into those, I would like to tell you a little about what is currently happening in this $7 trillion gold mine industry.

The statistics are in and they speak for themselves when it comes to choosing a job in a hot industry with potential to grow. In 2007, Travel and Tourism is expected to post US$7 trillion of economic growth activity (total demand), with expectations to grow to US$13 trillion by the 2017. Not only is this a true reflection of how strong this industry already is, but how much opportunity it holds for it's future. As far as employment goes, 1 in every 12 jobs held in the World is within Travel and Tourism alone. With high demands from tourists everywhere, the chances of encompassing your very own successful niche within the business to serve them, is very great.

There are many careers out there to choose from, and you've obviously chosen travel for a reason. Maybe you have a strong desire to travel yourself. It's possible you just enjoy serving others in satisfying their interests. Either way, there are unlimited possibilities to choose from. You could work as a travel agent, a tour guide, a person who sales tours or local activities, you could even work for an airline or in a large luxury hotel or resort. What I have learned is that, although all of these jobs or careers are great, they don't ultimately bring you very much money. Plus your still playing the infamous game of trading your valuable time for money, which most often leaves you feeling unsatisfied with either your income or your lack of free time. There are many ways to generate a substantial amount of money by simply applying your creative efforts with technology... aka working independently online.

Explore Careers in Acupuncture in the United States and Canada. Don't let needles scare you away from rewarding careers in acupuncture. According to the American Association of Oriental Medicine, professional acupuncturists typically earn $40-$70 per session; but the monetary benefit is not the only reason why students might want to pursue careers in acupuncture...

Based on a unique system of healing and energy healing, acupuncture and Oriental medicine address the body holistically; treating the whole person and not just the symptoms. Though careers in acupuncture do involve specific needling techniques, the method of this system is not nearly as scary as it may sound. Using thin, hair-like needles, licensed acupuncturists insert these precision, healing instruments lightly beneath the skin along the meridians of the body. (*Meridian pathways are "energy channels.") The philosophy of acupuncture is that when these meridians are stimulated, the flow of "Chi" or "life force" is allowed to flow freely; removing blockages from the meridians (that may be affecting correlating organ systems).

But careers in acupuncture aren't just about acupuncture...a matter of fact, almost all acupuncture programs teach future practitioners about various therapies that are facilitated as complementary medicine; in addition to acupuncture. Graduates of Oriental medicine programs, who have achieved careers in acupuncture provide complementary treatments like Chinese herbal medicine, acupressure/Shiatsu, Tuina (Chinese medical massage), and nutritional consulting to help in healing.

For students new to the field of alternative medicine, successful careers in acupuncture can be achieved through comprehensive training at one of several acupuncture and Oriental medicine schools and colleges throughout America. Core curricula is comprised of about 3,000 credit hours, and involves training and education in the history and philosophy of Oriental medicine, acupuncture, TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), Chinese herbal medicine, biosciences, anatomy, Tai Chi, Qigong, and clinical internship, among other subject matter. Upon successful completion of all prescribed courses, graduates must attain licensure to practice and to enter careers in acupuncture and Oriental medicine.

FM Fabrications appealed this decision to the Employment Appeal Tribunal (“EAT”) and claimed that the Employment Tribunal had erred in law by not considering a Polkey reduction. If a decision is held to be procedurally unfair, the Employment Tribunal will ask itself whether this failure would have ultimately made a difference in the outcome. If not, then compensation will be limited to the period it would have taken for a proper procedure to take place before a fair dismissal could have occurred. This is commonly known as a Polkey reduction.

The EAT ruled that:

▪ The ET had not considered whether a Polkey reduction should be made;

▪ The ET must address a two stage question when calculating compensation for unfair dismissal:

1) Would an offer of employment have resulted had the proper procedure been followed?; and

2) If so, what would that employment have been and what wages would have been paid?

▪ The appeal was allowed and remitted to the Employment Tribunal for a new judgment.

Comment: Please contact us if you have any questions about assessing compensation for an unfair dismissal.

The results are in: Assisting careers are projected to be among the fastest growing occupations through 2014. Rather than wrestling with resolutions you'll never keep, why not spend the new year completing your vocational education and launching an in-demand career?

Read on for an overview of the hottest fields you can break into this year via short-term study, complete with salary and employment figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics 2006-2007 Occupational Outlook Handbook.

Work some magic with medical assisting careers. In this critical field, you'll record vital signs, collect lab specimens, administer medications, and much more. Though short-term study is all that's required, you can increase your marketability by earning the Certified Medical Assistant credential through the American Association of Medical Assistants, or the Registered Medical Assistant credential through American Medical Technologists. Medical assistants held about 387,000 jobs in 2004, with median annual earnings of $24,610, and the highest 10 percent earning over $34,650.

Perhaps you'd rather get fit with physical therapist assisting careers. This occupation encompasses the prevention and treatment of conditions associated with loss of mobility. With targeted vocational education, you'll learn how to teach patients exercises for mobility, strength, and coordination; you'll also learn the art of massage. Physical therapist assistants held about 59,000 jobs in 2004, with median annual earnings of $37,890, and the highest 10 percent earning over $52,110.

Why not sink your teeth into dental assisting careers? With vocational education, you'll acquire the skills needed to take dental X-rays, remove sutures, make casts of the teeth and mouth from impressions, make temporary crowns, and more. Dental assistants held about 267,000 jobs in 2004, with median hourly earnings of $13.62, and the highest 10 percent earning over $19.97. Plus, according to the American Dental Association, nine out of 10 dental assistants receive dental coverage.

Consider improving others' quality of life through occupational therapist assisting careers. Through vocational education, you can learn skills to help people achieve independence in all facets of life. You'll work with patients to improve their basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, and compensate for permanent loss of function. Occupational therapist assistants held about 21,000 jobs in 2004, with median annual earnings of $38,430, and the highest 10 percent earning over $52,700.

Not content to sit on the sidelines? Be part of the drama with legal assisting careers. Short-term study will prepare you to investigate and analyze cases, and prepare reports to help attorneys determine how to handle each case. And, if you want to up your career ante, consider earning the Certified Legal Assistant designation from the National Association of Legal Assistants. Legal assistants held about 224,000 jobs in 2004, with median annual earnings of $39,130, and the top 10 percent earning over $61,390.