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Emergency Medical Technicians

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $21.26 Postsecondary nondegree award 14%  projected growth 510  annual job openings

Assess injuries and illnesses and administer basic emergency medical care. May transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.

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Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other

Manufacturing $46.84 Associate's degree 4%  projected growth 270  annual job openings

All engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, not listed separately.

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Firefighters

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $29.21 Postsecondary nondegree award 16%  projected growth 470  annual job openings

Control and extinguish fires or respond to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk. Duties may include fire prevention, emergency medical service, hazardous material response, search and rescue, and disaster assistance.

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First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $46.49 Postsecondary nondegree award 16%  projected growth 140  annual job openings

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in firefighting and fire prevention and control.

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Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists

Human Services $17.21 Postsecondary nondegree award 14%  projected growth 1,600  annual job openings

Provide beauty services, such as cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp. May shampoo hair, apply makeup, dress wigs, remove hair, and provide nail and skincare services.

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Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars

Health Science $30.69 Associate's degree 10%  projected growth 280  annual job openings

Apply knowledge of healthcare and information systems to assist in the design, development, and continued modification and analysis of computerized healthcare systems. Abstract, collect, and analyze treatment and followup information of patients. May educate staff and assist in problem solving to promote the implementation of the healthcare information system. May design, develop, test, and implement databases with complete history, diagnosis, treatment, and health status to help monitor diseases.

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Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other

Health Science $22.23 Postsecondary nondegree award 12%  projected growth 600  annual job openings

All health technologists and technicians not listed separately.

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Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other

Health Science $38.87 Postsecondary nondegree award 10%  projected growth 280  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 $29.53 Postsecondary nondegree award 11%  projected growth 970  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 $25.52 Postsecondary nondegree award 6%  projected growth 3,370  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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