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Production Workers, All Other

Manufacturing $16.40 High school diploma or equivalent 22%  projected growth 2,600  annual job openings

All production workers not listed separately.

Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks

Manufacturing $22.36 High school diploma or equivalent 21%  projected growth 1,150  annual job openings

Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule. Duties include reviewing and distributing production, work, and shipment schedules; conferring with department supervisors to determine progress of work and completion dates; and compiling reports on progress of work, inventory levels, costs, and production problems.

Project Management Specialists

Business Management & Administration $35.04 Bachelor's degree 21%  projected growth 2,510  annual job openings

Analyze and coordinate the schedule, timeline, procurement, staffing, and budget of a product or service on a per project basis. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. May serve as a point of contact for the client or customer.

Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers

Marketing $28.54 High school diploma or equivalent 6%  projected growth 550  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate the selling, buying, leasing, or governance activities of commercial, industrial, or residential real estate properties. Includes managers of homeowner and condominium associations, rented or leased housing units, buildings, or land (including rights-of-way).

Protective Service Workers, All Other

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $23.29 High school diploma or equivalent 13%  projected growth 380  annual job openings

All protective service workers not listed separately.

Psychiatric Aides

Health Science $15.60 High school diploma or equivalent 29%  projected growth 310  annual job openings

Assist mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients, working under direction of nursing and medical staff. May assist with daily living activities, lead patients in educational and recreational activities, or accompany patients to and from examinations and treatments. May restrain violent patients. Includes psychiatric orderlies.

Psychiatric Technicians

Health Science $15.05 Postsecondary nondegree award 25%  projected growth 120  annual job openings

Care for individuals with mental or emotional conditions or disabilities, following the instructions of physicians or other health practitioners. Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report to medical staff. May participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs, help with personal hygiene, and administer oral or injectable medications.

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $40.41 Doctoral or professional degree 30%  projected growth 130  annual job openings

Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Public Relations Managers

Marketing $47.84 Bachelor's degree 27%  projected growth 140  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities designed to create or maintain a favorable public image or raise issue awareness for their organization or client.

Public Relations Specialists

Marketing $27.59 Bachelor's degree 21%  projected growth 280  annual job openings

Promote or create an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various communications media. May specialize in using social media.