2009 Demand Occupations Click here for PDF
The following are occupations with growth projections, but which do not meet the requirements for inclusion into the Target Occupation List 2009. These may be suitable for training using Stimulus funds or other available funding, subject to Workforce Solutions Board of Directors approval and guidelines.
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Industry Cluster |
Demand Occupation |
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All Sectors |
Billing & Posting Clerks, Machine Operators |
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All Sectors |
General Office Clerks, Receptionists |
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Business Services |
Tellers |
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Business Services, Healthcare |
Personal & Home Health Care Aides |
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Business Services |
Bill & Account Collectors |
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Business Services, Manufacturing, Transportation |
Customer Service Representatives |
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Construction |
Carpenters |
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Construction |
Cement Masons & Concrete Finishers |
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Construction, Logistics, Transportation |
*Truck Drivers , Heavy & Tractor Trailer |
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Construction, Manufacturing & Related |
Industrial Truck & Tractor Operators |
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Education |
School Bus Drivers |
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Education |
Teacher Assistants |
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Healthcare |
Dental Assistants |
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Healthcare |
Medical Assistants |
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Healthcare |
Medical Records & Health Information Technicians |
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Healthcare |
Nursing Aides, Orderlies, Attendants |
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Healthcare |
Physical Therapist Assistants |
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Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Manufacturing, Business Services |
Security Guards |
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Retail & Hospitality |
Food Preparation Workers |
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Retail & Hospitality |
Retail Salespersons, similar sales-related workers |
*This program will require careful screening and a limited number of enrollments, based on previous experiences and low retention rates