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Training and Development Managers

Business Management & Administration $67.42 Bachelor's degree 23%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization.

Training and Development Specialists

Business Management & Administration $45.14 Bachelor's degree 18%  projected growth 190  annual job openings

Design or conduct work-related training and development programs to improve individual skills or organizational performance. May analyze organizational training needs or evaluate training effectiveness.

Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $67.58 High school diploma or equivalent 4%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable government laws or regulations. Includes logistics managers.

Travel Agents

Hospitality & Tourism $28.96 High school diploma or equivalent 7%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Plan and sell transportation and accommodations for customers. Determine destination, modes of transportation, travel dates, costs, and accommodations required. May also describe, plan, and arrange itineraries and sell tour packages. May assist in resolving clients' travel problems.

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

Health Science $24.10 Associate's degree 35%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Perform medical tests in a laboratory environment for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases in animals. Prepare vaccines and serums for prevention of diseases. Prepare tissue samples, take blood samples, and execute laboratory tests, such as urinalysis and blood counts. Clean and sterilize instruments and materials and maintain equipment and machines. May assist a veterinarian during surgery.

Waiters and Waitresses

Hospitality & Tourism $17.48 No formal educational credential 90%  projected growth 2,430  annual job openings

Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment.

Web and Digital Interface Designers

Information Technology $48.59 Bachelor's degree 9%  projected growth 140  annual job openings

Design digital user interfaces or websites. Develop and test layouts, interfaces, functionality, and navigation menus to ensure compatibility and usability across browsers or devices. May use web framework applications as well as client-side code and processes. May evaluate web design following web and accessibility standards, and may analyze web use metrics and optimize websites for marketability and search engine ranking. May design and test interfaces that facilitate the human-computer interaction and maximize the usability of digital devices, websites, and software with a focus on aesthetics and design. May create graphics used in websites and manage website content and links.

Web Developers

Information Technology $49.76 Bachelor's degree 9%  projected growth 140  annual job openings

Develop and implement websites, web applications, application databases, and interactive web interfaces. Evaluate code to ensure that it is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers and devices. Optimize website performance, scalability, and server-side code and processes. May develop website infrastructure and integrate websites with other computer applications.

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

Manufacturing $29.07 High school diploma or equivalent 14%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Use hand-welding, flame-cutting, hand-soldering, or brazing equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.