School Transportation Is Recession Proof Job

Looking for a job in down times? Look to the big yellow school bus. A report on 50 Recession Proof Industries by Resume Bear says school transportation, along with medical equipment, vehicle towing and turbine generators should be safe bets for job applicants in these tough times. The report looks to our recent history for proof:

Thanks to our compulsory public education which forces all children to attend schools until at least age 16, the demand for school bus transportation suffers little from economic downturns. In fact, school and employee bus transportation experienced 5%, 4%, and 4% growth during the 1990, 2001, and 2007 recessions.

You don't need to tell this to First Student offices in Deforest, Wisc. For the first time in 15 years, they have all the drivers they need. Channel3000.com says new driver Ron Reynolds had his own business until becoming unemployed last fall. He's had several jobs since. Now he looks forward to getting behind the wheel. "This hopes to be the right one," he said.