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.

 

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

Demand Occupations

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TitleSOC CodeCategoryTypical EducationWork ExperienceOn-the-Job TrainingTotal JobsAverage Hourly Wage10-Year Total New Demand
Computer User Support Specialists15-1232Computer and Mathematical OccupationsNo formal educational credential, Some collegeNoneNone13,950$2914,550
Construction Laborers47-2061Construction and Extraction OccupationsNo formal educational credentialNoneShort-term on-the-job training19,019$1725,974
Painters, Construction and Maintenance47-2141Construction and Extraction OccupationsNo formal educational credentialNoneModerate-term on-the-job training4,856$215,935
Roofers47-2181Construction and Extraction OccupationsNo formal educational credentialNoneModerate-term on-the-job training1,789$192,210
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators53-7051Transportation and Material Moving OccupationsNo formal educational credentialNoneShort-term on-the-job training15,773$1921,994

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