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A career exploration website that features more than
600 occupations that pay $15 per hour or more and are
projected to grow over the next 10 years

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Promising Occupations

You can simply look up promising occupations in your state or local area. We define a promising occupation as one that:

Pays more than $15.00 per hour
Is projected to grow
Requires short-term training
Has many job openings

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You can find detailed information for each occupation featured on the website.

You can also get started on your career and search for local job postings, training and apprenticeship opportunities, and certificate programs on U.S. Department of Labor-sponsored websites.