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Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $18.51 No formal educational credential 21%  projected growth 9,780  annual job openings

Operate industrial trucks or tractors equipped to move materials around a warehouse, storage yard, factory, construction site, or similar location.

Information and Record Clerks, All Other

Business Management & Administration $17.75 High school diploma or equivalent 14%  projected growth 2,250  annual job openings

All information and record clerks not listed separately.

Information Security Analysts

Information Technology $53.01 Bachelor's degree 50%  projected growth 1,720  annual job openings

Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other

Manufacturing $19.30 High school diploma or equivalent 19%  projected growth 1,960  annual job openings

All installation, maintenance, and repair workers not listed separately.

Instructional Coordinators

Education & Training $31.31 Master's degree 14%  projected growth 2,180  annual job openings

Develop instructional material, coordinate educational content, and incorporate current technology into instruction in order to provide guidelines to educators and instructors for developing curricula and conducting courses. May train and coach teachers. Includes educational consultants and specialists, and instructional material directors.

Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall

Architecture & Construction $18.94 No formal educational credential 17%  projected growth 490  annual job openings

Line and cover structures with insulating materials. May work with batt, roll, or blown insulation materials.

Insulation Workers, Mechanical

Architecture & Construction $23.02 High school diploma or equivalent 17%  projected growth 590  annual job openings

Apply insulating materials to pipes or ductwork, or other mechanical systems in order to help control and maintain temperature.

Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage

Finance $29.51 Postsecondary nondegree award 9%  projected growth 150  annual job openings

Appraise automobile or other vehicle damage to determine repair costs for insurance claim settlement. Prepare insurance forms to indicate repair cost or cost estimates and recommendations. May seek agreement with automotive repair shop on repair costs.

Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks

Finance $22.51 High school diploma or equivalent 13%  projected growth 2,790  annual job openings

Process new insurance policies, modifications to existing policies, and claims forms. Obtain information from policyholders to verify the accuracy and completeness of information on claims forms, applications and related documents, and company records. Update existing policies and company records to reflect changes requested by policyholders and insurance company representatives.

Insurance Sales Agents

Finance $20.61 High school diploma or equivalent 18%  projected growth 4,170  annual job openings

Sell life, property, casualty, health, automotive, or other types of insurance. May refer clients to independent brokers, work as an independent broker, or be employed by an insurance company.