As many potential employers are beginning to require more academic credentials to fill jobs, some are worried that may they not fit the bill. Additionally, the public school system has come under scrutiny for not preparing students enough for the real world. Although college is where the majority of career training takes place, president Obama believes that it should begin in the K-12 system, which could ultimately affect how teachers instruct their students.

President Obama recently proposed a new plan that would require educators to adopt new reading and mathematics standards for their students, according to The New York Times. Obama believes that teachers will help students achieve their career potential in the long run.

"We've been tasked to not only see this country through difficult times, but to keep the dream of our founding alive for the next generation," Obama said. "That's not something to shy away from. It's something to live up to."

The goal for education reform may also boost the need for teachers. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, teaching careers are expected to increase 13% by 2018.