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Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers
Instruct adults in basic skills and remedial education classes. |
Aerospace Engineering Technicians
Operate, install, and maintain equipment that tracks air and space vehicles. |
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians
Work to make sure farms are productive and the food produced on them is safe. |
Air Traffic Controllers
Control the flow of air traffic, giving airline pilots clearance for takeoff and landing. |
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Repair aircraft engines and other systems. |
Animal Trainers
Train animals for riding, harnessing, performance, obedience, or service. |
Athletic Trainers
Work to help people avoid or recover from sports-related injuries. |
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians
Operate audio or video equipment for concerts, sports events, or other gatherings. |
Automotive Engineering Technicians
Assist engineers in determining the practicality of proposed product design changes and plan and carry out tests on experimental test devices or equipment. |
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Diagnose problems and repair cars and light trucks. |
Avionics Technicians
Install, inspect, and test electronic equipment in aircraft. |
Biofuels Processing Technicians
Work on various parts of the production of biofuels, such as ethanol. |
Bioinformatics Technicians
Assist bioinformatics scientists to store and analyze biological data. |
Biological Technicians
Assist biological and medical scientists in laboratories. |
Biomass Plant Technicians
Monitor the production of energy from biomass sources. |
Bridge and Lock Tenders
Operate bridges, canal locks, and lighthouses to allow ships to pass on waterways. |
Broadcast Technicians
Operate equipment that transmits radio and television programs. |
Bus and Truck Mechanics
Maintain or repair any type of diesel engine. |
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
Conduct tests on patients' hearts and lungs. |
Chemical Technicians
Work in labs and assist with analyzing chemicals and other substances. |
Civil Engineering Technicians
Use principles of civil engineering to plan and design construction projects. |
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers
Wind wire coils used in electrical components and instruments. |
College Agricultural Sciences Teachers
Teach agriculture courses at the college level. |
College Anthropology and Archeology Teachers
Teach college-level courses in anthropology or archeology. |
College Architecture Teachers
Teach architecture courses at the college level. |
College Art, Drama, and Music Teachers
Teach art, drama, or music classes at the college level. |
College Atmospheric and Space Science Teachers
Teach college-level courses in the physical sciences. |
College Biological Science Teachers
Teach biology courses at the college level. |
College Business Teachers
Teach business courses at the college level. |
College Chemistry Teachers
Teach college-level courses in chemistry. |
College Communications Teachers
Teach communications courses at the college level. |
College Computer Science Teachers
Teach computer science courses at the college level. |
College Criminal Justice Teachers
Teach college-level courses in criminal justice. |
College Cultural Studies Teachers
Teach college-level courses about the culture and development of groups. |
College Economics Teachers
Teach college-level courses in economics. |
College Education Teachers
Teach college-level education courses. |
College Engineering Teachers
Teach engineering courses at the college level. |
College English Language Teachers
Teach English courses at the college level. |
College Environmental Science Teachers
Teach college-level courses in environmental science. |
College Foreign Language Teachers
Teach college-level courses in foreign languages. |
College Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers
Teach college-level courses in forestry and conservation. |
College Geography Teachers
Teach college-level courses in geography. |
College Health Specialties Teachers
Teach college-level courses in health. |
College History Teachers
Teach college-level courses in human history. |
College Home Economics Teachers
Teach courses that are related to home management. |
College Law Teachers
Teach college-level law courses. |
College Library Science Teachers
Teach college-level courses in library science. |
College Mathematical Science Teachers
Teach math courses at the college level. |
College Nursing Instructors and Teachers
Teach nursing courses at the college level. |
College Philosophy and Religion Teachers
Teach philosophy or religion courses at the college level. |
College Physics Teachers
Teach college-level physics courses. |
College Political Science Teachers
Teach college-level courses in political science. |
College Psychology Teachers
Teach college-level courses in psychology. |
College Recreation and Fitness Teachers
Teach college-level courses in fitness. |
College Social Work Teachers
Teach college-level courses in social work. |
College Sociology Teachers
Teach college-level courses in sociology. |
College Vocational Education Teachers
Teach vocational or occupational subjects at the college level. |
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machine Tool Programmers
Develop programs to control the processing of metal or plastic parts by machines. |
Computer, ATM, and Office Machine Repairers
Repair, maintain, or install office equipment. |
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators
Operate computer-controlled machines to perform functions on metal or plastic work pieces. |
Conveyor Operators and Tenders
Tend conveyor systems that move materials or products. |
Crane and Tower Operators
Operate mechanical cranes to lift materials. |
Cytogenetic Technologists
Analyze chromosomes to aid in the study, diagnosis, or treatment of genetic diseases. |
Dental Laboratory Technicians
Create crowns, bridges, dentures, and other dental prosthetics. |
Dietetic Technicians
Help to provide food service and nutritional programs, under the supervision of a dietitian. |
Door-To-Door Sales Workers
Sell goods or services door-to-door or on the street. |
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
Apply wallboard to ceilings or interior walls of buildings. |
Electric Motor and Power Tool Repairers
Repair, maintain, or install electric motors, wiring, or switches. |
Electrical Engineering Technologists
Assist electrical engineers in a variety of activities. |
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians
Apply electrical and electronic theory to design or build electrical equipment. |
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers of Transportation Equipment
Install or maintain mobile electronics communication equipment. |
Electro-Mechanical Technicians
Combine knowledge of mechanical engineering technology with knowledge of electrical and electronic circuits. |
Electromechanical Engineering Technologists
Assist electromechanical engineers in a variety of activities. |
Electronics Engineering Technologists
Assist electronics engineers in a variety of activities. |
Elementary School Teachers
Teach school children in first through sixth grades. |
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics
Care for sick and injured people in emergency situations. |
Endoscopy Technicians
Assist physicians and nurses who are performing endoscopies. |
Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other
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Environmental Engineering Technicians
Apply principles of environmental engineering to operate and test equipment that is used to help the environment. |
Environmental Science Technicians
Perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and find sources of pollution. |
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors
Instruct or coach people in exercise activities. |
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles
Apply covering to floors. |
Forensic Science Technicians
Assist in investigating crimes by collecting and analyzing evidence. |
Forest and Conservation Technicians
Measure and improve the quality of forests, including preventing forest fires. |
Fuel Cell Technicians
Work with fuel cell systems in a variety of settings. |
Geographic Information Systems Technicians
Assist scientists or others who use geographical information systems (GIS) databases. |
Geological and Petroleum Technicians
Assist scientists in exploring and extracting natural resources, such as minerals, oils, and natural gas. |
Geospatial Information Scientists and Technologists
Research or develop geospatial technologies. |
Geothermal Technicians
Install or maintain geothermal (ground source heat) systems. |
Graduate Teaching Assistants
Assist college faculty with teaching-related duties in college courses. |
Hand Cutters and Trimmers
Use hand tools to cut and trim items like carpet, fabric, stone, glass, or rubber. |
Heat Treating Equipment Operators
Operate heating equipment, such as furnaces, flame-hardening machines, induction machines, soaking pits, or vacuum equipment. |
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Transport goods around the country on trucks with a capacity of at least 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). |
High School Career and Technical Education Teachers
Help high school students explore or prepare to enter a profession. |
High School Special Education Teachers
Teach high school students with educational or physical disabilities. |
High School Teachers
Teach high school students. |
Histotechnologists and Histologic Technicians
Prepare histologic slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis. |
Hunters and Trappers
Hunt and trap wild animals. |
Hydroelectric Plant Technicians
Monitor activities involved in hydropower generation. |
Industrial Engineering Technicians
Help industrial engineers to design processes to make better use of resources at work sites. |
Industrial Engineering Technologists
Assist industrial engineers in a variety of activities. |
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
Operate machines that move materials around a warehouse, storage yard, construction site, or similar location. |
Information Technology Project Managers
Plan and manage information technology (IT) projects. |
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
Look for defects or problems in raw or manufactured materials. |
Interpreters and Translators
Convert information from one language to another. |
Kindergarten Teachers
Teach reading, math, personal hygiene, music, art, and other subjects to kindergarten students. |
Kindergarten and Elementary School Special Education Teachers
Teach school subjects to educationally and physically disabled elementary school children. |
Lathe and Turning Machine Operators
Operate lathe and turning machines in production processes. |
Library Technicians
Answer questions and help library patrons find the materials they are looking for. |
Light Truck or Delivery Drivers
Drive trucks or vans of less than 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). |
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologists
Monitor patients and operate Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners. |
Manufacturing Engineering Technologists
Work to ensure effective manufacturing processes. |
Manufacturing Production Technicians
Set up and test manufacturing equipment with specialized technologies. |
Marriage and Family Therapists
Help to treat or solve problems within marriages or families. |
Massage Therapists
Treat patients by using touch to manipulate soft-tissue muscles. |
Mathematical Technicians
Use numbers to help solve problems and conduct research. |
Mechanical Engineering Technicians
Apply principles of mechanical engineering to help to develop machinery. |
Mechanical Engineering Technologists
Assist mechanical engineers with various tasks and activities. |
Medical Appliance Technicians
Construct, fit, or repair medical devices such as braces or prosthetics. |
Medical Laboratory Technicians
Perform routine medical laboratory tests to diagnose diseases. |
Medical Laboratory Technologists
Perform laboratory tests on blood or tissue samples to diagnose health problems. |
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
Organize and manage medical data in both paper and electronic systems. |
Medical Transcriptionists
Transcribe medical reports that have been written by doctors or other health care providers. |
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers
Plan and put together product displays in stores or store windows. |
Methane/Landfill Gas Generation System Technicians
Monitor and maintain components of landfill gas collection systems. |
Middle School Career and Technical Education Teachers
Help students explore or prepare to enter the professions. |
Middle School Special Education Teachers
Teach middle school subjects to students with educational or physical disabilities. |
Middle School Teachers
Teach students who are in sixth through eighth grades in one or more subjects. |
Multiple Machine Tool Operators
Operate more than one type of cutting or forming machine tool. |
Museum Technicians and Conservators
Prepare and restore objects in a museum collection. |
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners
Repair all types of instruments. |
Nanotechnology Engineering Technicians
Operate equipment to produce or test materials at the molecular level. |
Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists
Create processes to produce materials or devices, working on an atomic or molecular scale. |
Neurodiagnostic Technologists
Use specialized equipment to monitor how well a patient's nervous system is functioning. |
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists
Test the safety of various types of structures using x-ray, ultrasound, or fiber optic equipment. |
Nuclear Medicine Technologists
Use a scanner to create images of various areas of a patient's body. |
Nuclear Technicians
Assist physicists, engineers, or other scientists with nuclear testing or research. |
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
Collect data on work environments to make sure they are safe and healthy. |
Occupational Therapists
Instruct patients on practices and equipment that can make daily living and working easier. |
Occupational Therapy Aides
Perform occupational therapy tasks under the direction of an occupational therapy assistant. |
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Help patients recover the skills they need for daily working or living. |
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians
Cut, grind, or polish eyeglasses, contact lenses, or other eyewear. |
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
Assist in administering eye exams, medications, and patient care. |
Ophthalmic Medical Technologists
Assist ophthalmologists with clinical tasks. |
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks
Compile and record employees' payroll information. |
Pharmacy Technicians
Assist pharmacists to dispense medications to patients. |
Photonics Technicians
Build, install, or maintain optical or fiber optic equipment. |
Physical Therapist Aides
Perform routine tasks related to physical therapy treatment. |
Physical Therapist Assistants
Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. |
Physical Therapists
Help people who have injuries or illness improve their movement or manage their pain. |
Precision Agriculture Technicians
Use specialized technology to improve agricultural processes. |
Prepress Technicians and Workers
Prepare documents for printing by formatting and checking for errors in text and photos. |
Preschool Special Education Teachers
Teach school subjects to physically or educationally disabled students. |
Preschool Teachers
Instruct young children in activities that are designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth. |
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
Work with and monitor offenders to prevent them from committing new crimes. |
Psychiatric Technicians
Care for people with mental or emotional conditions, under the direction of physicians. |
Radiation Therapists
Treat cancer and other diseases by giving people radiation treatment. |
Radio and Television Announcers
Speak on radio or television, presenting news, sports, or music to audiences. |
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers
Repair, install, or maintain equipment used in radio transmission or other communications. |
Radiologic Technicians
Assist radiologists and radiologic technologists with various tasks. |
Radiologic Technologists
Perform diagnostic tests, such as x-rays and CAT scans. |
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators
Lay, repair, and maintain railroad track. |
Recreational Therapists
Provide treatment and recreational activities for people with disabilities or illness. |
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians
Diagnose and repair recreational vehicles, including trailers. |
Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists
Study a variety of topics using remote sensing techniques. |
Remote Sensing Technicians
Assist scientists using remote sensing techniques. |
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents
Make reservations for travelers who need transportation or lodging. |
Respiratory Therapists
Care for patients with breathing problems. |
Respiratory Therapy Technicians
Provide respiratory care under the direction of respiratory therapists and physicians. |
Robotics Technicians
Build, install, test, or maintain robotic equipment or related automated production systems. |
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers
Teach courses that do not normally lead to a degree. |
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners
Clean and repair septic tanks, sewer lines, or drains. |
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks
Keep records and monitor incoming and outgoing shipments. |
Signal and Track Switch Repairers
Install, inspect, or maintain electric gate crossings and signal equipment. |
Solar Thermal Technicians
Install or repair solar systems that are designed to collect solar-heated water. |
Sound Engineering Technicians
Operate equipment to record, mix, or synchronize sound. |
Supervisors of Transportation and Material-Moving Workers
Directly supervise the work of transportation and material-moving machine operators. |
Surgical Technologists
Prepare operating rooms, arrange equipment, and help doctors and nurses during surgery. |
Surveying and Mapping Technicians
Help surveyors keep boundary lines clear in construction projects. |
Tailors and Dressmakers
Design, make, or fit clothing. |
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders
Load and unload materials from tank cars, trucks, or ships using equipment. |
Tapers
Seal joints between wall boards to prepare a wall surface for painting or wallpapering. |
Tax Examiners and Collectors
Collect taxes from people or companies according to laws or regulations. |
Tax Preparers
Prepare tax returns for individuals or small businesses. |
Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs
Drive cars, vans, or limousines to transport passengers. |
Teacher Assistants
Assist teachers in instructing students. |
Team Assemblers
Work as part of a team to put together an entire product. |
Technical Writers
Explain technical information through charts and manuals. |
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists
Design or configure voice, video, and data communications systems. |
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers
Install or repair telephone, cable, internet, and other communication equipment. |
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers
Install and repair telecommunications cable, including fiber optics. |
Telemarketers
Sell goods or services over the phone. |
Telephone Operators
Provide information to telephone customers. |
Tellers
Work in banks and help customers with basic financial transactions. |
Terrazzo Workers and Finishers
Apply a mix of cement, sand, coloring, or marble chips to floors or other surfaces. |
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators
Operate machines to bleach, shrink, wash, dye, or finish textiles. |
Textile Cutting Machine Operators
Operate machines that cut textiles. |
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Operators
Operate machines that knit, loop, or weave textiles. |
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Operators
Operate machines that wind or twist textiles. |
Textile and Garment Pressers
Iron or shape clothing or other materials by hand or machine. |
Theatrical and Performance Makeup Artists
Apply makeup to performers. |
Tile and Marble Setters
Apply tile and marble to walls, floors, ceilings, roof decks, and other surfaces. |
Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters
Perform precision assembling, adjusting, or calibrating of devices. |
Tire Builders
Operate machines that build tires. |
Tire Repairers and Changers
Repair and replace tires. |
Title Examiners and Searchers
Find and summarize legal information from various documents. |
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners
Smooth, sharpen, polish, or grind metal objects. |
Tool and Die Makers
Make and repair dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and machinists' hand tools. |
Tour Guides and Escorts
Guide individuals or groups on sightseeing tours. |
Traffic Technicians
Conduct field studies to monitor factors that affect traffic conditions. |
Training and Development Managers
Coordinate the training activities for an organization. |
Training and Development Specialists
Design and conduct training for employees. |
Transit and Intercity Bus Drivers
Transport people by bus on regular routes. |
Transit and Railroad Police
Protect railroad property, employees, or passengers. |
Transportation Attendants
Provide services to make sure passengers are safe and comfortable aboard ships, buses, or trains. |
Transportation Engineers
Develop plans for surface transportation projects. |
Transportation Equipment Painters
Operate machines to paint transportation equipment. |
Transportation Inspectors
Inspect equipment or goods to make sure cargo or people are transported safely. |
Transportation Planners
Conduct studies for proposed transportation projects. |
Transportation Security Screeners
Screen passengers, baggage, or cargo to make sure travelers are safe. |
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
Make sure that an organization's transportation, storage, and distribution tasks are running smoothly. |
Travel Agents
Help clients plan trips and purchase tickets for travel or events. |
Travel Guides
Organize and manage travel plans for individuals and groups. |
Tree Trimmers and Pruners
Cut away dead or extra branches from trees or shrubs. |
Tutors
Provide academic help outside of the classroom. |
Ushers and Ticket Takers
Collect tickets and help patrons find their seat. |
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Perform medical tests under the supervision of a veterinarian. |
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators
Operate an entire system of machines to transfer or treat water. |
Weatherization Technicians
Perform a variety of tasks to make homes more energy efficient. |
Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representatives of Technical or Scientific Products
Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to business, government agencies, or other organizations. |
Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Inspect, adjust, or repair wind turbines. |
Word Processors and Typists
Use word processing equipment to type letters, forms, or reports. |