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
Medical Dosimetrists29-2036Healthcare Practitioners and Technical OccupationsPostsecondary nondegree awardNoneNone5,306$264,517
Medical Records Specialists29-2072Healthcare Practitioners and Technical OccupationsPostsecondary nondegree awardNoneNone5,306$264,517
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other29-2099Healthcare Practitioners and Technical OccupationsPostsecondary nondegree awardNoneNone5,306$264,517
Emergency Medical Technicians29-2042Healthcare Practitioners and Technical OccupationsPostsecondary nondegree awardNoneNone2,574$182,358
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses29-2061Healthcare Practitioners and Technical OccupationsPostsecondary nondegree awardNoneNone9,292$249,255
Nursing Assistants31-1131Healthcare Support OccupationsPostsecondary nondegree awardNoneNone14,131$1719,370
Dental Assistants31-9091Healthcare Support OccupationsPostsecondary nondegree awardNoneNone5,447$217,736
Medical Assistants31-9092Healthcare Support OccupationsPostsecondary nondegree awardNoneNone13,937$1720,680
Phlebotomists31-9097Healthcare Support OccupationsPostsecondary nondegree awardNoneNone2,262$173,365
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians49-3011Installation, Maintenance, and Repair OccupationsPostsecondary nondegree awardNoneNone3,741$334,125
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics49-3023Installation, Maintenance, and Repair OccupationsPostsecondary nondegree awardNoneShort-term on-the-job training11,882$2412,890
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers49-9021Installation, Maintenance, and Repair OccupationsPostsecondary nondegree awardNoneLong-term on-the-job training5,770$236,708
Heavy and Tractor-trailer Truck Drivers53-3032Transportation and Material Moving OccupationsPostsecondary nondegree awardNoneShort-term on-the-job training36,539$2449,501

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