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Find out what jobs are open in your area, how much they pay and what your day-to-day would be like.
Choose an industry, and then click on “interactive snapshot” to see the skills you need to be a good fit for the job.
Currently, this tool focuses on jobs in the growing fields of IT, advanced manufacturing and healthcare. These are jobs that don’t require a college degree, offer good pay from the start, and promise opportunity for growth. These may be jobs you haven’t thought of before, but you might be surprised by how many of your skills match their requirements!

Information Technology
IT is one of one of the fastest-growing industries in the country, and the demand for software developers will increase by up to 32% over the next few years, while the need for experienced database administrators growing just as quickly.
With median wages ranging from $45,000–$115,000 per year and a lack of qualified U.S. candidates driving offshore recruitment, many companies are offering on-the-job training.
Computer Systems Analysts
Assess data processing problems to improve computer systems in areas such as science, engineering or business
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Computer User Support Specialists
Provide technical assistance to computer users. Answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, or remotely
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Business Intelligence Analysts
Produce financial and market intelligence analyze and process data, generate reports and provide insights to inform decisions
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Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Install, configure and support an organization's different internal and external networks; monitor, test and optimize network
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Database Administrators
Oversee, test and implement computer databases, applying database management systems and coordinating changes to systems
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Computer Systems Engineers
Design and develop solutions to applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns
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Information Security Analysts
Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures to protect computer networks and information and identify problems
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Computer Network Architects
Design and implement computer and information networks using network modeling, analysis, planning and exeuction
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Software Quality Assurance Engineers and Testers
Develop and execute software test-plans to identify software problems and their causes; share results with team members
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Software Developers
Analyze and address user needs by developing, creating and modifing general computer applications software or specialized programs
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Advanced Manufacturing
When you hear the words “advanced manufacturing,” you might be thinking of crowded, dirty factories and hard labor—but this image is no longer accurate.
Advances in technology and equipment have not only created spacious, clean, cutting-edge work environments throughout the industry…these same advances have created a serious shortage of qualified workers. With 80% of manufacturing companies willing to pay over-market wages for these high-demand jobs, it’s a great time to explore this space.
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
Directly oversee and coordinate the production and operating activities of a team of plant workers to hit production targets
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Quality Control Inspector
Inspect, test, sort, sample, or weigh raw materials, parts or products for defects, wear and deviations from specifications
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Machinists
Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments
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Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators
Operate computer-controlled machines or robots to perform one or more machine functions various pieces including metal or plastic
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Logistics Analyst
Analyze, coordinate and manage the logistical functions of an organization through the full life-cycle from inputs to output
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Electrical and Electronics Repairers
Install, adjust, maintain and monitor electronics equipment, such as industrial controls, transmitters and antennas
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Electromechanical and Industrial Engineering Technician
Perform engineering tasks such as component level troubleshooting, assembling instrumentation or devising test plans
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CAD Drafter
Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including all necessary engineering information
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Manufacturing Production Technicians
Use various engineering technologies to set up, test and adjust manufacturing machinery or equipment
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CNC Programmer
Develop programs to control machining or processing of parts by automatic machine tools, equipment, or systems
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Health Care
Over the next decade, the health care industry will continue to be the largest and fastest-growing employment sector in the country, representing about one in four of new available jobs in the U.S.
The bulk of these jobs are in support and technical occupations, requiring some level of post-secondary education—but not necessarily a college degree. Browse open positions now to see what’s available…and what might be in reach with additional training!
Dental Hygienist
Clean teeth and examine oral areas, head and neck for signs of oral disease while educating patients on oral hygiene
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Respiratory Therapists
Assess, treat and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care methods
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Registered and Critical Care Nurses
Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans and maintain medical records
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Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
Support medical diagnosis process by conducting tests on pulmonary or cardiovascular systems of patients
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Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Use special imaging equipment that uses sound waves to produce recordings of patients' internal organs for use by physicians
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Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
Take X-rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patients' blood stream for diagnostic purposes
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Surgical Technologists
Assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel
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Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses
Care for ill, injured, or recovering patients or persons with disabilities in institutions ranging from hospitals to group homes
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Occupational Health/Safety Specialists
Review, evaluate and analyze work environments to design programs and procedures to eliminate and prevent disease or injury
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Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
Compile, process and maintain patient records, complying with practices and regulatory requirements of the health care system
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