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Top Occupations |
Projected Need for Employees (2006 - 2016) |
Projected Growth |
Average Annual Job Openings |
Typical Education or Training |
In a Career Voyages Industry? |
1 |
|
25,590 |
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4,430 |
Associate Degree |
Health Care
|
2 |
|
20,300 |
 |
55,270 |
Short-Term On-The-Job Training |
Health Care
|
3 |
Customer Service Representatives
|
15,260 |
 |
3,960 |
Moderate-Term On-The-Job Training |
Financial Services
Retail
|
4 |
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food
|
13,770 |
 |
3,400 |
Short-Term On-The-Job Training |
Hospitality
|
5 |
Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants
|
11,110 |
 |
42,230 |
License/Certification |
Health Care
|
6 |
|
11,100 |
 |
6,370 |
Short-Term On-The-Job Training |
Hospitality
|
7 |
|
8,780 |
 |
5,870 |
Short-Term On-The-Job Training |
Automotive
Retail
|
8 |
|
8,260 |
 |
2,730 |
Short-Term On-The-Job Training |
Business Management and Administration
|
9 |
Personal and Home Care Aides
|
7,820 |
 |
1,110 |
Short-Term On-The-Job Training |
Health Care
|
10 |
|
7,790 |
 |
1,550 |
Bachelors or Higher Degree |
Education
|
11 |
Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer
|
6,850 |
 |
2,000 |
Short-Term On-The-Job Training |
Transportation
|
12 |
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
|
6,810 |
 |
2,460 |
Short-Term On-The-Job Training |
Business Management and Administration
|
13 |
Computer Software Engineers, Applications
|
6,400 |
 |
880 |
Bachelors or Higher Degree |
Information Technology
|
14 |
|
6,090 |
 |
850 |
Moderate-Term On-The-Job Training |
Health Care
|
15 |
Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
|
6,080 |
 |
1,550 |
Work Experience |
Business Management and Administration
|
16 |
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
|
5,840 |
 |
1,790 |
Moderate-Term On-The-Job Training |
Financial Services
|
17 |
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
|
5,380 |
 |
1,590 |
License/Certification |
Health Care
|
18 |
|
5,110 |
 |
1,710 |
Short-Term On-The-Job Training |
Hospitality
|
19 |
|
5,070 |
 |
870 |
Bachelors or Higher Degree |
|
20 |
|
4,940 |
 |
1,360 |
Bachelors or Higher Degree |
Business Management and Administration
Financial Services
|
21 |
Receptionists and Information Clerks
|
4,930 |
 |
1,420 |
Short-Term On-The-Job Training |
Business Management and Administration
|
22 |
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
|
4,860 |
 |
1,060 |
Short-Term On-The-Job Training |
Hospitality
|
23 |
|
4,460 |
 |
1,360 |
Long-term On-The-Job Training |
Hospitality
|
24 |
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
|
4,450 |
 |
1,630 |
Bachelors or Higher Degree |
Education
|
25 |
Bill and Account Collectors
|
4,120 |
 |
700 |
Short-Term On-The-Job Training |
Financial Services
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