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Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters

Manufacturing $17.65 High school diploma or equivalent 13%  projected growth 370  annual job openings

Cut, shape, and assemble wooden articles or set up and operate a variety of woodworking machines, such as power saws, jointers, and mortisers to surface, cut, or shape lumber or to fabricate parts for wood products.

Calibration Technologists and Technicians

Manufacturing $30.00 Associate's degree 4%  projected growth 90  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.

Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $26.83 Bachelor's degree 5%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Operate television, video, or film camera to record images or scenes for television, video, or film productions.

Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $27.25 Postsecondary nondegree award 13%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

Command or supervise operations of ships and water vessels, such as tugboats and ferryboats. Required to hold license issued by U.S. Coast Guard.

Cardiologists

Health Science $115.00 Doctoral or professional degree 8%  projected growth 560  annual job openings

Diagnose, treat, manage, and prevent diseases or conditions of the cardiovascular system. May further subspecialize in interventional procedures (e.g., balloon angioplasty and stent placement), echocardiography, or electrophysiology.

Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians

Health Science $29.66 Associate's degree 12%  projected growth 100  annual job openings

Conduct tests on pulmonary or cardiovascular systems of patients for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes. May conduct or assist in electrocardiograms, cardiac catheterizations, pulmonary functions, lung capacity, and similar tests.

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School

Education & Training $26.05 Bachelor's degree 6%  projected growth 120  annual job openings

Teach occupational, vocational, career, or technical subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School

Education & Training $25.30 Bachelor's degree 7%  projected growth 430  annual job openings

Teach occupational, vocational, career, or technical subjects to students at the secondary school level.

Cargo and Freight Agents

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $22.23 High school diploma or equivalent 13%  projected growth 350  annual job openings

Expedite and route movement of incoming and outgoing cargo and freight shipments in airline, train, and trucking terminals and shipping docks. Take orders from customers and arrange pickup of freight and cargo for delivery to loading platform. Prepare and examine bills of lading to determine shipping charges and tariffs.

Carpenters

Architecture & Construction $21.63 High school diploma or equivalent 6%  projected growth 2,480  annual job openings

Construct, erect, install, or repair structures and fixtures made of wood and comparable materials, such as concrete forms; building frameworks, including partitions, joists, studding, and rafters; and wood stairways, window and door frames, and hardwood floors. May also install cabinets, siding, drywall, and batt or roll insulation. Includes brattice builders who build doors or brattices (ventilation walls or partitions) in underground passageways.