Based on a comprehensive data set of job postings in the US, we have found that the growth of postings for the bioeconomy between 2018 and 2022 domintates that of the economy during this period. Moreover, the demand for personnel with collegial training has grown relative to the demand for traditional level bachelor’s degrees. In this regard, we have reviewed industry and public policy responses in the US that have recently been placing greater emphasis on practical and operational training that seems to better handled at the collegial level. The postings enable us to trace the growth of various challenging career possibilities in this domain. An even closer look at the postings reveals some marked changes and tendencies in the skills sought by employers, particularly with regard to competence in data management and the regulatory environment. We look at some recent initiatives in the Québec bioéconomie and offer some suggestions to enhance its growth.