OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING

Additional training can increase earning potential

The Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federally funded program designed to support jobseekers in obtaining industry-specific credentials and/or certifications that help them secure employment and increase their ability to earn higher wages.

Use the table below to explore jobs that quailfy for WIOA- funded occupational skills training. WIOA participants seeking training in an occupation not on this Demand Occupations list may discuss the appropriateness and relevance with their career advisor.

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WorkSource Metro Atlanta provides occupational specific skills training for industries that are stable and provide opportunities for career growth.

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TitleSOC CodeCategoryTypical EducationWork ExperienceOn-the-Job TrainingTotal JobsAverage Hourly Wage10-Year Total New Demand
Computer Systems Analysts15-1211Computer and Mathematical OccupationsBachelor's degreeNoneNone11,676$5310,207
Information Security Analysts15-1212Computer and Mathematical OccupationsBachelor's degreeLess than 5 yearsNone3,927$575,044
Computer Network Support Specialists15-1231Computer and Mathematical OccupationsAssociate's degreeNoneModerate-term on-the-job training4,445$374,289
Computer User Support Specialists15-1232Computer and Mathematical OccupationsSome college, no degreeNoneModerate-term on-the-job training15,987$3115,477
Computer Network Architects15-1241Computer and Mathematical OccupationsBachelor's degree5 years or moreNone4,792$653,738
Database Administrators15-1242Computer and Mathematical OccupationsBachelor's degreeNoneNone2,931$462,636
Network and Computer Systems Administrators15-1244Computer and Mathematical OccupationsBachelor's degreeNoneNone7,168$505,944
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers15-1253Computer and Mathematical OccupationsBachelor's degreeNoneNone5,053$495,588
Web and Digital Interface Designers15-1255Computer and Mathematical OccupationsBachelor's degreeNoneNone2,501$452,625
Software Developer15-1252Computer and Mathematical OccupationsBachelor's degreeNoneNone43,186$6145,813

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