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What's the best career for you? How does the industry look in the future? Can you find a great job in your chosen field? The information presented is from the 2008-2009 Occupational Outlook Handbook, a nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future and career. |
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Automotive & Diesel Mechanic Careers Employment of automotive service technicians and mechanics is expected to increase 14 percent between 2006 and 2016. Opportunities should be very good for automotive service technicians and mechanics with diagnostic and problem-solving skills, knowledge of electronics and mathematics, and mechanical aptitude.
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Aircraft Mechanic Careers Employment for Aviation Maintenance Technicians is expected to increase by 10 percent during the 2006-16 period. Opportunities with the airlines are expected to be better than they have been in the past. Job opportunities should be favorable for persons who have completed an aircraft mechanic training program.
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Motorcycle Mechanic Careers Employment of small engine/motorycle mechanics is expected to grow 12 percent between 2006 and 2016. Job prospects should be excellent for people who complete formal training programs. Employers prefer mechanics who have knowledge of both 2- and 4-stroke engines and other emissions-reducing technology.
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Marine Mechanic Careers Employment of small engine/marine mechanics is expected to grow 12 percent between 2006 and 2016. A growing number of marine equipment mechanics graduate from formal motorboat postsecondary programs. Employers prefer to hire these workers for their advanced knowledge of small engine repair.
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Welding Careers Retirements and job growth in the oil and gas and other industries are expected to create excellent opportunities for welders. Welding schools report that graduates have little difficulty finding work, and some welding employers report difficulty finding trained welders.
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HVAC Mechanic Careers Job prospects for HVAC mechanics and installers are expected to be excellent, particularly for those who have completed training from an accredited technical school or a formal apprenticeship. With average job growth and numerous expected retirements, HVAC mechanics and installers should have excellent employment opportunities.
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Truck Driving Careers Job opportunities should be favorable for truck drivers. In addition to growth in demand for truck drivers, numerous job openings will occur as experienced drivers leave this large occupation to transfer to other fields of work, retire, or leave the labor force for other reasons.
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Electronic and Computer Repair Training Careers In addition to new job growth, a number of openings will result from the need to replace workers who retire or leave the occupation. Job prospects will be best for applicants with knowledge of electronics, formal training, and repair experience.
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Electrician Careers Job prospects should be very good, particularly for workers with the widest range of skills, including voice, data, and video wiring. Employment of electricians should increase 7 percent between 2006 and 2016.
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Construction Management Careers Employment of construction managers is projected to increase by 16 percent during the 2006-16 decade, faster than the average for all occupations. More construction managers will be needed as the level of construction activity continues to grow.
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Plumbing Careers Plumbers are among the highest paid construction occupations. Job opportunities are expected to be very good, as demand for skilled plumbers is expected to outpace the supply of workers well trained in this craft in some areas.
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition.
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