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Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

Health Science $41.33 Associate's degree 29%  projected growth 730  annual job openings

Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians. Includes vascular technologists.

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Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Manufacturing $31.34 Associate's degree 8%  projected growth 530  annual job openings

Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, adjust, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions.

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Emergency Medical Technicians

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $19.16 Postsecondary nondegree award 21%  projected growth 1,950  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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Firefighters

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $36.47 Postsecondary nondegree award 15%  projected growth 1,420  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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Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists

Human Services $16.10 Postsecondary nondegree award 57%  projected growth 6,560  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 Technologists and Technicians, All Other

Health Science $23.68 Postsecondary nondegree award 16%  projected growth 1,450  annual job openings

All health technologists and technicians not listed separately.

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Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

Architecture & Construction $31.10 Postsecondary nondegree award 20%  projected growth 2,380  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 $26.58 Postsecondary nondegree award 22%  projected growth 9,350  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 $24.04 Associate's degree 7%  projected growth 970  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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Library Technicians

Education & Training $19.29 Postsecondary nondegree award 5%  projected growth 970  annual job openings

Assist librarians by helping readers in the use of library catalogs, databases, and indexes to locate books and other materials; and by answering questions that require only brief consultation of standard reference. Compile records; sort and shelve books or other media; remove or repair damaged books or other media; register patrons; and check materials in and out of the circulation process. Replace materials in shelving area (stacks) or files. Includes bookmobile drivers who assist with providing services in mobile libraries.

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