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Actors

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $19.22 Some college, no degree 15%  projected growth 400  annual job openings

Play parts in stage, television, radio, video, or film productions, or other settings for entertainment, information, or instruction. Interpret serious or comic role by speech, gesture, and body movement to entertain or inform audience. May dance and sing.

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Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $35.30 Postsecondary nondegree award 24%  projected growth 550  annual job openings

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

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Audio and Video Technicians

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $23.50 Postsecondary nondegree award 24%  projected growth 320  annual job openings

Set up, maintain, and dismantle audio and video equipment, such as microphones, sound speakers, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards, video cameras, video monitors and servers, and related electronic equipment for live or recorded events, such as concerts, meetings, conventions, presentations, podcasts, news conferences, and sporting events.

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Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $22.58 Postsecondary nondegree award 3%  projected growth 2,910  annual job openings

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles.

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Calibration Technologists and Technicians

Manufacturing $40.00 Associate's degree 6%  projected growth 420  annual job openings

Execute or adapt procedures and techniques for calibrating measurement devices, by applying knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and electronics, sometimes under the direction of engineering staff. Determine measurement standard suitability for calibrating measurement devices. May perform preventive maintenance on equipment. May perform corrective actions to address identified calibration problems.

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Chemical Technicians

Manufacturing $25.22 Associate's degree 7%  projected growth 420  annual job openings

Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for research and development of new products or processes, quality control, maintenance of environmental standards, and other work involving experimental, theoretical, or practical application of chemistry and related sciences.

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Computer Network Support Specialists

Information Technology $32.69 Associate's degree 3%  projected growth 1,000  annual job openings

Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), cloud networks, servers, and other data communications networks. Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption.

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Computer User Support Specialists

Information Technology $26.90 Some college, no degree 4%  projected growth 1,540  annual job openings

Provide technical assistance to computer users. Answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, via telephone, or electronically. May provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems.

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Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers

Manufacturing $19.34 Some college, no degree 1%  projected growth 490  annual job openings

Repair, maintain, or install computers, word processing systems, automated teller machines, and electronic office machines, such as duplicating and fax machines.

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Dental Assistants

Health Science $18.39 Postsecondary nondegree award 12%  projected growth 1,670  annual job openings

Perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist. Clinical duties may include equipment preparation and sterilization, preparing patients for treatment, assisting the dentist during treatment, and providing patients with instructions for oral healthcare procedures. May perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes.

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