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Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $31.72 Postsecondary nondegree award 17%  projected growth 190  annual job openings

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

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Architectural and Civil Drafters

Architecture & Construction $32.38 Associate's degree 23%  projected growth 310  annual job openings

Prepare detailed drawings of architectural and structural features of buildings or drawings and topographical relief maps used in civil engineering projects, such as highways, bridges, and public works. Use knowledge of building materials, engineering practices, and mathematics to complete drawings.

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Audio and Video Technicians

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $24.14 Postsecondary nondegree award 39%  projected growth 150  annual job openings

Set up, maintain, and dismantle audio and video equipment, such as microphones, sound speakers, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards, video cameras, video monitors and servers, and related electronic equipment for live or recorded events, such as concerts, meetings, conventions, presentations, podcasts, news conferences, and sporting events.

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Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers

Manufacturing $28.94 Postsecondary nondegree award 8%  projected growth 140  annual job openings

Install, repair, or adjust audio or television receivers, stereo systems, camcorders, video systems, or other electronic entertainment equipment in homes or other venues. May perform routine maintenance.

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Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $23.72 Postsecondary nondegree award 7%  projected growth 1,200  annual job openings

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles.

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Barbers

Human Services $16.76 Postsecondary nondegree award 24%  projected growth 520  annual job openings

Provide barbering services, such as cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair; trimming beards; or giving shaves.

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Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

Business Management & Administration $23.10 Some college, no degree 10%  projected growth 3,460  annual job openings

Compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete. Perform any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records. May also check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by other workers.

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Calibration Technologists and Technicians

Manufacturing $35.00 Associate's degree 20%  projected growth 180  annual job openings

Execute or adapt procedures and techniques for calibrating measurement devices, by applying knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and electronics, sometimes under the direction of engineering staff. Determine measurement standard suitability for calibrating measurement devices. May perform preventive maintenance on equipment. May perform corrective actions to address identified calibration problems.

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Chemical Technicians

Manufacturing $27.58 Associate's degree 23%  projected growth 130  annual job openings

Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for research and development of new products or processes, quality control, maintenance of environmental standards, and other work involving experimental, theoretical, or practical application of chemistry and related sciences.

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Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Architecture & Construction $28.46 Associate's degree 28%  projected growth 180  annual job openings

Apply theory and principles of civil engineering in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of structures and facilities under the direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.

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