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Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other

Health Science $24.00 Postsecondary nondegree award 10%  projected growth 3,490  annual job openings

All health technologists and technicians not listed separately.

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Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other

Health Science $31.34 Postsecondary nondegree award 14%  projected growth 900  annual job openings

All healthcare practitioners and technical workers not listed separately.

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Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

Architecture & Construction $29.24 Postsecondary nondegree award 14%  projected growth 3,980  annual job openings

Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.

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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $24.99 Postsecondary nondegree award 26%  projected growth 28,020  annual job openings

Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license. Includes tow truck drivers.

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Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping

Business Management & Administration $23.81 Associate's degree 5%  projected growth 1,500  annual job openings

Compile and keep personnel records. Record data for each employee, such as address, weekly earnings, absences, amount of sales or production, supervisory reports, and date of and reason for termination. May prepare reports for employment records, file employment records, or search employee files and furnish information to authorized persons.

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Legal Support Workers, All Other

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $26.42 Associate's degree 4%  projected growth 1,140  annual job openings

All legal support workers not listed separately.

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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Health Science $31.78 Postsecondary nondegree award 15%  projected growth 6,980  annual job openings

Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.

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Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $27.33 Associate's degree 20%  projected growth 1,750  annual job openings

All life, physical, and social science technicians not listed separately.

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Lighting Technicians

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $38.98 Postsecondary nondegree award 19%  projected growth 930  annual job openings

Set up, maintain, and dismantle light fixtures, lighting control devices, and the associated lighting electrical and rigging equipment used for photography, television, film, video, and live productions. May focus or operate light fixtures, or attach color filters or other lighting accessories.

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Manicurists and Pedicurists

Human Services $16.00 Postsecondary nondegree award 71%  projected growth 6,840  annual job openings

Clean and shape customers' fingernails and toenails. May polish or decorate nails.

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