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Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders

Manufacturing $16.10 High school diploma or equivalent 25%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Operate or tend a variety of machines to join, decorate, reinforce, or finish shoes and shoe parts.

Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $17.82 No formal educational credential 35%  projected growth 660  annual job openings

Drive a motor vehicle to transport passengers on a planned or scheduled basis. May collect a fare. Includes nonemergency medical transporters and hearse drivers.

Slaughterers and Meat Packers

Manufacturing $17.43 No formal educational credential 27%  projected growth 120  annual job openings

Perform nonroutine or precision functions involving the preparation of large portions of meat. Work may include specialized slaughtering tasks, cutting standard or premium cuts of meat for marketing, making sausage, or wrapping meats. Work typically occurs in slaughtering, meat packing, or wholesale establishments.

Social and Community Service Managers

Human Services $30.55 Bachelor's degree 14%  projected growth 120  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.

Social and Human Service Assistants

Human Services $17.57 High school diploma or equivalent 19%  projected growth 810  annual job openings

Assist other social and human service providers in providing client services in a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, or social work, including support for families. May assist clients in identifying and obtaining available benefits and social and community services. May assist social workers with developing, organizing, and conducting programs to prevent and resolve problems relevant to substance abuse, human relationships, rehabilitation, or dependent care.

Social Science Research Assistants

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $23.05 Bachelor's degree 38%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

Assist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research. May help prepare findings for publication and assist in laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management.

Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other

Education & Training $36.14 Doctoral or professional degree 50%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

All postsecondary social sciences teachers not listed separately.

Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $31.83 Bachelor's degree 15%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

All social scientists and related workers not listed separately.

Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $33.56 Doctoral or professional degree 36%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Teach courses in social work. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Social Workers, All Other

Human Services $24.54 Bachelor's degree 10%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

All social workers not listed separately.