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Globally renowned futurist Daniel Burrus has published his widely revered annual technology trends list for 30 years.This year, Burrus has teamed up with DeVry University to introduce a new list that goes beyond predictions to spotlight Certainties based on a scientific method aimed at providing various sectors with a clearer outlook of their respective futures. At a time when unemployment remains high and America is facing an employment skills gap which could leave 20 million jobs without enough qualified people to fill them by 20251 Burrus and DeVry University urge employers, employees and educators alike to give serious consideration to these career-transforming Certainties.

Based on his most recent New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling book, Flash Foresight, Burrus new list of Certainties uses his scientific method of separating Hard Trends (trends that will happen) from Soft Trends (trends that might happen). This breakthrough method of forecasting is now being used by a growing number of Burrus Fortune 500 clients, including IBM, Pratt & Whitney and Deloitte. During the past five years, Burrus has collected Certainties from thousands of senior executives to provide a clear picture of the direction industries are heading.

Certainties are more accurate and powerful than what most of us refer to as trends, Burrus said. When you combine the science of cycles with the new science of predictable linear change, you can see the hard trends that will shape the future. That direction those certainties are absolutely the most valuable roadmaps we have to capitalizing on the future.

How the Power of Certainty Impacts Careers

In light of the current economic and workforce challenges facing the United States, Burrus has teamed with DeVry University, a leading provider of career-oriented associate, bachelors and masters degree programs, to issue his inaugural Certainties list. Together, they provide insight and direction toward evolving the American labor pool to meet the anticipated demands of the 21st century.

The goal is to give people a roadmap regarding how technology will transform the career landscape so they are not caught in disappearing careers but, rather, prepared for the predictable changes in their current careers, as well as being positioned for emerging careers with real, long-term demand, Burrus said. Whether its the certainties surrounding a technological phenomenon such as The Cloud or the healthcare certainties we face with an aging population, certain future manifestations are simply unavoidable.

Burrus Certainties spotlights 12 technologies that will change our world and transform present and future careers, including:

A Forward-looking, Career-oriented Education

For more than 80 years, DeVry University has been a forward-looking provider of educational programs that prepare our graduates for success in current and emerging careers, said David J. Pauldine, president of DeVry University. DeVrys joining forces with Daniel Burrus should give our students even further confidence in our commitment to effectively aligning their academic experience with the most likely future demands of the industries in which they seek successful careers.

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Futurist Daniel Burrus with DeVry University Releases Inaugural Certainties™ List