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    Education & Training
    Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language InstructorAgricultural Sciences TeacherAnthropology and Archeology TeacherArchitecture TeacherArchivistArea, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies TeacherArt, Drama, and Music TeacherAtmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences TeacherBiological Science TeacherBusiness TeacherCareer/Technical Education Teachers, Middle SchoolCareer/Technical Education TeacherCareer/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolChemistry TeacherCommunications TeacherComputer Science TeacherCriminal Justice and Law Enforcement TeacherCuratorEconomics TeacherEducational Instruction and Library WorkerEducation TeacherElementary School TeacherEngineering TeacherEnglish Language and Literature TeacherEnvironmental Science TeacherFamily and Consumer Sciences TeacherFarm and Home Management EducatorForeign Language and Literature TeacherForestry and Conservation Science TeacherGeography TeacherHealth Specialties TeacherHistory TeacherInstructional CoordinatorKindergarten TeacherLaw TeacherLibrarians and Media Collections SpecialistLibrary Science TeacherLibrary TechnicianMathematical Science TeacherMiddle School TeacherMuseum Technicians and ConservatorNursing Instructors and TeacherPhilosophy and Religion TeacherPhysics TeacherPolitical Science TeacherPostsecondary TeacherPreschool TeacherPsychology TeacherRecreation and Fitness Studies TeacherSecondary School TeacherSelf-Enrichment TeacherSocial Sciences TeacherSocial Work TeacherSociology TeacherSpecial Education TeacherSpecial Education Teachers, Elementary SchoolSpecial Education Teachers, KindergartenSpecial Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSpecial Education Teachers, PreschoolSpecial Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolSubstitute Teachers, Short-TermTeachers and InstructorTeaching AssistantTeaching AssistantTeaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary SchoolTeaching Assistants, Special EducationTutor
    Arts, Design & Media
    Healthcare Practitioners
    AcupuncturistAnesthesiologistAthletic TrainerAudiologistCardiologistCardiovascular Technologists and TechnicianChiropractorDental HygienistDentistDentists, GeneralDermatologistDiagnostic Medical SonographerDietetic TechnicianDietitians and NutritionistEmergency Medical TechnicianEmergency Medicine PhysicianExercise PhysiologistFamily Medicine PhysicianGeneral Internal Medicine PhysicianGenetic CounselorHealthcare Diagnosing or Treating PractitionerHealthcare Practitioners and Technical WorkerHealth Information Technologists and Medical RegistrarHealth Technologists and TechnicianHearing Aid SpecialistLicensed Practical and Licensed Vocational NurseMagnetic Resonance Imaging TechnologistMedical and Clinical Laboratory TechnicianMedical and Clinical Laboratory TechnologistMedical DosimetristMedical Records SpecialistNeurologistNuclear Medicine TechnologistNurse AnesthetistNurse MidwiveNurse PractitionerObstetricians and GynecologistOccupational TherapistOphthalmic Medical TechnicianOphthalmologistOpticians, DispensingOptometristOral and Maxillofacial SurgeonOrthodontistOrthopedic SurgeonOrthotists and ProsthetistParamedicsPediatricians, GeneralPediatric SurgeonPharmacistPharmacy TechnicianPhysical TherapistPhysician AssistantPhysicianPathologistPodiatristProsthodontistPsychiatric TechnicianPsychiatristRadiation TherapistRadiologic Technologists and TechnicianRadiologistRecreational TherapistRegistered NurseRespiratory TherapistSpeech-Language PathologistSurgeonSurgical AssistantSurgical TechnologistTherapistVeterinarianVeterinary Technologists and Technician
    Healthcare Support
    Protective Service
    Food Preparation
    Building & Grounds
    Personal Care
    Sales
    Office & Administrative
    Bill and Account CollectorBilling and Posting ClerkBookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing ClerkBrokerage ClerkCargo and Freight AgentCommunications Equipment OperatorCorrespondence ClerkCouriers and MessengerCourt, Municipal, and License ClerkCredit Authorizers, Checkers, and ClerkCustomer Service RepresentativeData Entry KeyerDesktop PublisherDispatcherEligibility Interviewers, Government ProgramExecutive Secretaries and Executive Administrative AssistantFile ClerkFinancial ClerkOffice and Administrative Support Worker SupervisorGambling Cage WorkerHotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerkHuman Resources AssistantInformation and Record ClerkInsurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerkInterviewerLegal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantLibrary Assistants, ClericalLoan Interviewers and ClerkMail Clerks and Mail Machine OperatorMedical Secretaries and Administrative AssistantMeter Readers, UtilityNew Accounts ClerkOffice and Administrative Support WorkerOffice Clerks, GeneralOffice Machine OperatorOrder ClerkPayroll and Timekeeping ClerkPostal Service ClerkPostal Service Mail CarrierPostal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine OperatorProcurement ClerkProduction, Planning, and Expediting ClerkProofreaders and Copy MarkerPublic Safety TelecommunicatorReceptionists and Information ClerkReservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel ClerkSecretaries and Administrative AssistantShipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerkStatistical AssistantSwitchboard Operators, Including Answering ServiceTelephone OperatorTellerWeighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, RecordkeepingWord Processors and Typist
    Farming & Forestry
    Construction
    BoilermakerBrickmasons and BlockmasonCarpenterCarpet InstallerCement Masons and Concrete FinisherConstruction and Building InspectorConstruction and Related WorkerConstruction LaborerContinuous Mining Machine OperatorDerrick Operators, Oil and GasDrywall and Ceiling Tile InstallerEarth DrillerElectricianElevator and Escalator Installers and RepairerExcavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface MiningExplosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and BlasterExtraction WorkerFence ErectorConstruction Trades and Extraction Worker SupervisorFloor LayerFloor Sanders and FinisherGlazierHazardous Materials Removal WorkerHelpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble SetterHelpers--CarpenterHelpers, Construction TradeHelpers--ElectricianHelpers--Extraction WorkerHelpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco MasonHelpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfitterHelpers--RooferHighway Maintenance WorkerInsulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and WallInsulation Workers, MechanicalLoading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground MiningConstruction Equipment OperatorPainters, Construction and MaintenancePaperhangerPaving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment OperatorPile Driver OperatorPipelayerPlasterers and Stucco MasonPlumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfitterRail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment OperatorReinforcing Iron and Rebar WorkerRock Splitters, QuarryRoof Bolters, MiningRooferRotary Drill Operators, Oil and GasRoustabouts, Oil and GasSegmental PaverSeptic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe CleanerService Unit Operators, Oil and GasSheet Metal WorkerSolar Photovoltaic InstallerStonemasonStructural Iron and Steel WorkerTaperTerrazzo Workers and FinisherTile and Stone SetterUnderground Mining Machine Operator
    Installation & Repair
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service TechnicianAudiovisual Equipment Installers and RepairerAutomotive Body and Related RepairerAutomotive Glass Installers and RepairerAutomotive Service Technicians and MechanicsAvionics TechnicianBicycle RepairerBus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine SpecialistCamera and Photographic Equipment RepairerCoin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and RepairerCommercial DiverComputer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine RepairerControl and Valve Installers and RepairerElectrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation EquipmentElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and RelayElectrical Power-Line Installers and RepairerElectric Motor, Power Tool, and Related RepairerElectronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor VehicleFarm Equipment Mechanics and Service TechnicianMechanics SupervisorHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and InstallerHelpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkerHome Appliance RepairerIndustrial Machinery MechanicsInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkerLocksmiths and Safe RepairerMaintenance and Repair Workers, GeneralMaintenance Workers, MachineryManufactured Building and Mobile Home InstallerMechanical Door RepairerMedical Equipment RepairerMillwrightMobile Heavy Equipment MechanicsMotorboat Mechanics and Service TechnicianMotorcycle MechanicsMusical Instrument Repairers and TunerSmall Engine MechanicsPrecision Instrument and Equipment RepairerRadio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and RepairerRail Car RepairerRecreational Vehicle Service TechnicianRefractory Materials RepairerRiggerSecurity and Fire Alarm Systems InstallerSignal and Track Switch RepairerTelecommunications Equipment Installers and RepairerTelecommunications Line Installers and RepairerTire Repairers and ChangerWatch and Clock RepairerWind Turbine Service Technician
    Production
    Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and TenderAircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems AssemblerAssemblers and FabricatorBakerButchers and Meat CutterCabinetmakers and Bench CarpenterChemical Equipment Operators and TenderChemical Plant and System OperatorCleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and TenderCoating, Painting, and Spraying Machine OperatorCoil Winders, Tapers, and FinisherComputer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorComputer Numerically Controlled Tool ProgrammerCooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and TenderCrushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine OperatorCutters and Trimmers, HandCutting and Slicing Machine OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine OperatorDental Laboratory TechnicianDrilling and Boring Machine Tool OperatorElectrical and Electronic Equipment AssemblerElectromechanical Equipment AssemblerMachine AssemblerEtchers and EngraverExtruding and Drawing Machine OperatorExtruding and Forming Machine OperatorExtruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine OperatorFabric and Apparel PatternmakerFiberglass Laminators and FabricatorProduction and Operating Worker SupervisorFood and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and TenderFood BatchmakerFood Cooking Machine Operators and TenderFood Processing WorkerForging Machine OperatorFoundry Mold and CoremakerFurnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and TenderFurniture FinisherGas Plant OperatorGrinding and Polishing Workers, HandGrinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool OperatorHeat Treating Equipment OperatorHelpers--Production WorkerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and WeigherJewelers and Precious Stone and Metal WorkerLathe and Turning Machine Tool OperatorLaundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkerLayout WorkerMachinistMeat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and TrimmerMedical Appliance TechnicianMetal-Refining Furnace Operators and TenderMetal Workers and Plastic WorkerMilling and Planing Machine OperatorMixing and Blending Machine OperatorModel MakerModel Makers, WoodMolders, Shapers, and CasterMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine OperatorMultiple Machine Tool OperatorNuclear Power Reactor OperatorOphthalmic Laboratory TechnicianPackaging and Filling Machine Operators and TenderPainting, Coating, and Decorating WorkerPaper Goods Machine OperatorPatternmakerPatternmakers, WoodPetroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and GaugerPhotographic Process Workers and Processing Machine OperatorPlant and System OperatorPlating Machine OperatorPourers and Casters, MetalPower Distributors and DispatcherPower Plant OperatorPrepress Technicians and WorkerPressers, Textile, Garment, and Related MaterialPrint Binding and Finishing WorkerPrinting Press OperatorProduction WorkerRolling Machine OperatorSawing Machine Operator, WoodSemiconductor Processing TechnicianSeparating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine OperatorSewers, HandSewing Machine OperatorShoe and Leather Workers and RepairerShoe Machine Operators and TenderSlaughterers and Meat PackerStationary Engineers and Boiler OperatorStructural Metal Fabricators and FitterTailors, Dressmakers, and Custom SewerTeam AssemblerTextile, Apparel, and Furnishings WorkerTextile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and TenderTextile Cutting Machine OperatorTextile Knitting and Weaving Machine OperatorTextile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine OperatorTiming Device Assemblers and AdjusterTire BuilderTool and Die MakerTool Grinders, Filers, and SharpenerUpholstererWater and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and BrazerWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine OperatorWoodworkerWoodworking Machine Operator
    Transportation
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