If you're younger than 25, there's a good chance computers were always a part of your life. I'm a bit older than that (okay more than a bit) and I didn't use a computer until I was in high school. I began to use a computer regularly when I was in graduate school. My 12 year old daughter has used a computer since she was able to sit up. She is adept at it, using a computer to do research, write papers and design various school projects. As I was updating my Desktop Publishing Career Brief I was thinking of how this might be a great career choice for her, combining her artistic ability with her computer skills. It's something for her to consider among all the other interesting career choices out there.

While there isn't expected to be much change in employment of desktop publishers over the next several years, there will still be job opportunities available, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Those currently working in the field will advance to managerial positions, move to different occupations or leave the labor force altogether creating vacancies. If you want to learn more about this occupation read Desktop Publishing: Career Brief.