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Agricultural Technicians

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources $22.93 Associate's degree 8%  projected growth 170  annual job openings

Work with agricultural scientists in plant, fiber, and animal research, or assist with animal breeding and nutrition. Set up or maintain laboratory equipment and collect samples from crops or animals. Prepare specimens or record data to assist scientists in biology or related life science experiments. Conduct tests and experiments to improve yield and quality of crops or to increase the resistance of plants and animals to disease or insects.

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Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $22.43 Postsecondary nondegree award 1%  projected growth 520  annual job openings

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles.

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Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians

Health Science $22.60 Associate's degree 7%  projected growth 60  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.

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Computer Network Support Specialists

Information Technology $27.07 Associate's degree 10%  projected growth 180  annual job openings

Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), cloud networks, servers, and other data communications networks. Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption.

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Computer User Support Specialists

Information Technology $23.95 Some college, no degree 9%  projected growth 310  annual job openings

Provide technical assistance to computer users. Answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, via telephone, or electronically. May provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems.

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Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers

Manufacturing $19.24 Some college, no degree 5%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

Repair, maintain, or install computers, word processing systems, automated teller machines, and electronic office machines, such as duplicating and fax machines.

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Dental Assistants

Health Science $20.94 Postsecondary nondegree award 16%  projected growth 300  annual job openings

Perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist. Clinical duties may include equipment preparation and sterilization, preparing patients for treatment, assisting the dentist during treatment, and providing patients with instructions for oral healthcare procedures. May perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes.

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Dental Hygienists

Health Science $37.87 Associate's degree 17%  projected growth 90  annual job openings

Administer oral hygiene care to patients. Assess patient oral hygiene problems or needs and maintain health records. Advise patients on oral health maintenance and disease prevention. May provide advanced care such as providing fluoride treatment or administering topical anesthesia.

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Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Manufacturing $29.49 Associate's degree 7%  projected growth 70  annual job openings

Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, adjust, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions.

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Emergency Medical Technicians

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $17.41 Postsecondary nondegree award 10%  projected growth 70  annual job openings

Assess injuries and illnesses and administer basic emergency medical care. May transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.

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