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Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians

Health Science $39.49 Associate's degree 18%  projected growth 130  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 $43.24 Bachelor's degree 15%  projected growth 60  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, Postsecondary

Education & Training $30.46 Bachelor's degree 16%  projected growth 460  annual job openings

Teach vocational courses intended to provide occupational training below the baccalaureate level in subjects such as construction, mechanics/repair, manufacturing, transportation, or cosmetology, primarily to students who have graduated from or left high school. Teaching takes place in public or private schools whose primary business is academic or vocational education.

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School

Education & Training $42.60 Bachelor's degree 16%  projected growth 330  annual job openings

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

Cargo and Freight Agents

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $24.36 High school diploma or equivalent 8%  projected growth 270  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 $30.42 High school diploma or equivalent 16%  projected growth 5,740  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.

Carpet Installers

Architecture & Construction $23.84 No formal educational credential 17%  projected growth 180  annual job openings

Lay and install carpet from rolls or blocks on floors. Install padding and trim flooring materials.

Cartographers and Photogrammetrists

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $43.96 Bachelor's degree 11%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Research, study, and prepare maps and other spatial data in digital or graphic form for one or more purposes, such as legal, social, political, educational, and design purposes. May work with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). May design and evaluate algorithms, data structures, and user interfaces for GIS and mapping systems. May collect, analyze, and interpret geographic information provided by geodetic surveys, aerial photographs, and satellite data.

Cashiers

Marketing $16.62 No formal educational credential 13%  projected growth 13,450  annual job openings

Receive and disburse money in establishments other than financial institutions. May use electronic scanners, cash registers, or related equipment. May process credit or debit card transactions and validate checks.

Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers

Architecture & Construction $29.19 No formal educational credential 21%  projected growth 760  annual job openings

Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete, such as floors, walks, sidewalks, roads, or curbs using a variety of hand and power tools. Align forms for sidewalks, curbs, or gutters; patch voids; and use saws to cut expansion joints.