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Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

Business Management & Administration $21.31 Some college, no degree 3%  projected growth 40  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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Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

Architecture & Construction $19.35 Postsecondary nondegree award 11%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.

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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $20.13 Postsecondary nondegree award 10%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license. Includes tow truck drivers.

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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Health Science $23.75 Postsecondary nondegree award 6%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.

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Medical Assistants

Health Science $18.25 Postsecondary nondegree award 9%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

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Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

Education & Training $20.34 Associate's degree 8%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Instruct preschool-aged students, following curricula or lesson plans, in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth.

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Accountants and Auditors

Finance $25.00 Bachelor's degree 7%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others. Install or advise on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data.

Administrative Services Managers

Business Management & Administration $27.36 Bachelor's degree 3%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, and other office support services.

Budget Analysts

Finance $28.75 Bachelor's degree 10%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.

Bus Drivers, School

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $17.60 High school diploma or equivalent 9%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Drive a school bus to transport students. Ensure adherence to safety rules. May assist students in boarding or exiting.