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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TitleSOC CodeCategoryTypical EducationWork ExperienceOn-the-Job TrainingTotal JobsAverage Hourly Wage10-Year Total New Demand
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians49-3011Installation, Maintenenace, and Repair OccupationsPostsecondary nondegree awardNoneNone4,670$455,344
Machinists51-4041Production OccupationsHigh school diploma or equivalentNoneLong-term on-the-job training3,336$253,719
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General49-9071Installation, Maintenenace, and Repair OccupationsHigh school diploma or equivalentNoneModerate-term on-the-job training27,349$2429,883
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers49-9052Installation, Maintenenace, and Repair OccupationsHigh school diploma or equivalentNoneLong-term on-the-job training1,942$271,994
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers49-9051Installation, Maintenenace, and Repair OccupationsHigh school diploma or equivalentNoneLong-term on-the-job training1,856$371,956
Industrial Machinery Mechanics49-9041Installation, Maintenenace, and Repair OccupationsHigh school diploma or equivalentNoneLong-term on-the-job training6,219$317,334
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers49-9021Installation, Maintenenace, and Repair OccupationsPostsecondary nondegree awardNoneLong-term on-the-job training8,234$288,967
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines49-3042Installation, Maintenenace, and Repair OccupationsHigh school diploma or equivalentNoneLong-term on-the-job training3,577$293,944
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists49-3031Installation, Maintenenace, and Repair OccupationsHigh school diploma or equivalentNoneLong-term on-the-job training5,830$306,306
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics49-3023Installation, Maintenenace, and Repair OccupationsPostsecondary nondegree awardNoneShort-term on-the-job training16,622$2517,753
Automotive Body and Related Repairers49-3021Installation, Maintenenace, and Repair OccupationsHigh school diploma or equivalentNoneLong-term on-the-job training3,483$283,758
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers51-4121Production OccupationsHigh school diploma or equivalentNoneModerate-term on-the-job training6,953$247,644
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers49-2098Installation, Maintenenace, and Repair OccupationsHigh school diploma or equivalentNoneModerate-term on-the-job training1,783$231,856
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers49-2022Installation, Maintenenace, and Repair OccupationsPostsecondary nondegree awardNoneModerate-term on-the-job training5,779$325,617
Highway Maintenance Workers47-4051Construction and Extraction OccupationsHigh school diploma or equivalentNoneModerate-term on-the-job training1,373$201,577
Sheet Metal Workers47-2211Construction and Extraction OccupationsHigh school diploma or equivalentNoneApprenticeship1,802$261,919
Roofers47-2181Construction and Extraction OccupationsNo formal educational credentialNoneModerate-term on-the-job training2,062$232,102
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters47-2152Construction and Extraction OccupationsHigh school diploma or equivalentNoneApprenticeship6,353$296,893
Painters, Construction and Maintenance47-2141Construction and Extraction OccupationsNo formal educational credentialNoneModerate-term on-the-job training5,771$245,959
Electricians47-2111Construction and Extraction OccupationsHigh school diploma or equivalentNoneApprenticeship15,121$2916,580
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators47-2073Construction and Extraction OccupationsHigh school diploma or equivalentNoneModerate-term on-the-job training7,438$248,240
Construction Laborers47-2061Construction and Extraction OccupationsNo formal educational credentialNoneShort-term on-the-job training22,305$2124,588
Firefighters33-2011Protective Services OccupationsPostsecondary nondegree awardNoneLong-term on-the-job training6,397$236,878
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic51-4031Production OccupationsHigh school diploma or equivalentNoneModerate-term on-the-job training2,712$202,729
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic51-4021Production OccupationsHigh school diploma or equivalentNoneModerate-term on-the-job training1,858$241,998
Electromechanical Assemblers51-2023Production OccupationsHigh school diploma or equivalentNoneModerate-term on-the-job training3,234$213,660
Electrical and Electronic Assemblers51-2022Production OccupationsHigh school diploma or equivalentNoneModerate-term on-the-job training3,234$213,660
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers47-2051Construction and Extraction OccupationsNo formal educational credentialNoneModerate-term on-the-job training2,134$232,177
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks43-9041Office and Administrative Support OccupationsHigh school diploma or equivalentNoneModerate-term on-the-job training7,845$238,410
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks43-3031Office and Administrative Support OccupationsSome college, no degreeNoneModerate-term on-the-job training25,547$2426,017
Billing and Posting Clerks43-3021Office and Administrative Support OccupationsHigh school diploma or equivalentNoneModerate-term on-the-job training8,730$239,364
Transportation Security Screeners33-9093Protective Services OccupationsHigh school diploma or equivalentNoneShort-term on-the-job training1,686$221,771
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers33-3051Protective Services OccupationsHigh school diploma or equivalentNoneModerate-term on-the-job training14,282$3015,185
Carpenters47-2031Construction and Extraction OccupationsHigh school diploma or equivalentNoneApprenticeship14,087$2414,843
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians29-2056Healthcare Practitioners and Technical OccupationsAssociate's degreeNoneNone2,051$202,565
Surgical Technologists29-2055Healthcare Practitioners and Technical OccupationsPostsecondary nondegree awardNoneNone2,282$302,575
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers29-2032Healthcare Practitioners and Technical OccupationsAssociate's degreeNoneNone1,541$421,869
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians29-2031Healthcare Practitioners and Technical OccupationsAssociate's degreeNoneNone1,713$371,903
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors53-7081Transportation and Material Moving OccupationsNo formal educational credentialNoneShort-term on-the-job training3,052$243,264
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators53-7051Transportation and Material Moving OccupationsNo formal educational credentialNoneShort-term on-the-job training36,153$2339,065
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity53-3052Transportation and Material Moving OccupationsHigh school diploma or equivalentNoneModerate-term on-the-job training2,923$233,124
Light Truck Drivers53-3033Transportation and Material Moving OccupationsHigh school diploma or equivalentNoneShort-term on-the-job training20,849$2323,114
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers53-3032Transportation and Material Moving OccupationsPostsecondary nondegree awardNoneShort-term on-the-job training50,020$2955,038
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders51-9111Production OccupationsHigh school diploma or equivalentNoneModerate-term on-the-job training6,377$206,909
Software Developers15-1252Computer and Mathematical OccupationsBachelor's degreeNoneNone43,126$6251,412
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education25-2021Educational Training and Library OccupationsBachelor's degreeNoneNone27,324$3628,030
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education25-2012Educational Training and Library OccupationsBachelor's degreeNoneNone2,639$362,708
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education25-2011Educational Training and Library OccupationsAssociate's degreeNoneNone8,520$219,206
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians17-3023Architecture and Engineering OccupationsAssociate's degreeNoneNone1,250$421,381
Mechanical Engineers17-2141Architecture and Engineering OccupationsBachelor's degreeNoneNone3,853$444,463
Industrial Engineers17-2112Architecture and Engineering OccupationsBachelor's degreeNoneNone4,222$495,024
Electrical Engineers17-2071Architecture and Engineering OccupationsBachelor's degreeNoneNone2,321$552,591
Civil Engineers17-2051Architecture and Engineering OccupationsBachelor's degreeNoneNone6,548$457,121
Web and Digital Interface Designers15-1255Computer and Mathematical OccupationsBachelor's degreeNoneNone2,827$503,234
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers15-1253Computer and Mathematical OccupationsBachelor's degreeNoneNone4,991$495,728
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education25-2022Educational Training and Library OccupationsBachelor's degreeNoneNone14,953$4015,309
Network and Computer Systems Administrators15-1244Computer and Mathematical OccupationsBachelor's degreeNoneNone6,500$496,891
Database Administrators15-1242Computer and Mathematical OccupationsBachelor's degreeNoneNone2,263$532,429
Computer User Support Specialists15-1232Computer and Mathematical OccupationsSome college, no degreeNoneModerate-term on-the-job training18,287$3219,413
Computer Network Support Specialists15-1231Computer and Mathematical OccupationsAssociate's degreeNoneModerate-term on-the-job training3,718$444,017
Computer Systems Analysts15-1211Computer and Mathematical OccupationsBachelor's degreeNoneNone10,082$5311,176
Personal Financial Advisors13-2052Business and Financial Operations OccupationsBachelor's degreeNoneLong-term on-the-job training6,962$718,103
Financial and Investment Analysts13-2051Business and Financial Operations OccupationsBachelor's degreeNoneNone9,360$5010,245
Accountants and Auditors13-2011Business and Financial Operations OccupationsBachelor's degreeNoneNone33,756$4636,001
Project Management Specialists13-1082Business and Financial Operations OccupationsBachelor's degreeNoneNone21,830$5323,782
Logisticians13-1081Business and Financial Operations OccupationsBachelor's degreeNoneNone5,559$386,706
Physical Therapist Assistants31-2021Healthcare Support OccupationsAssociate's degreeNoneNone1,421$352,109
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants43-6013Office and Administrative Support OccupationsHigh school diploma or equivalentNoneModerate-term on-the-job training6,982$208,732
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks43-5071Office and Administrative Support OccupationsHigh school diploma or equivalentNoneShort-term on-the-job training17,533$2117,457
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks43-5061Office and Administrative Support OccupationsHigh school diploma or equivalentNoneModerate-term on-the-job training10,536$2711,378
Cargo and Freight Agents43-5011Office and Administrative Support OccupationsHigh school diploma or equivalentNoneShort-term on-the-job training2,814$273,434
Insurance Sales Agents41-3021Office and Administrative Support OccupationsHigh school diploma or equivalentNoneModerate-term on-the-job training23,277$5029,552
Paralegals and Legal Assistants23-2011Office and Administrative Support OccupationsAssociate's degreeNoneNone9,551$3210,372
Phlebotomists31-9097Healthcare Support OccupationsPostsecondary nondegree awardNoneNone3,411$223,746
Medical Assistants31-9092Healthcare Support OccupationsPostsecondary nondegree awardNoneNone16,101$2019,506
Dental Assistants31-9091Healthcare Support OccupationsPostsecondary nondegree awardNoneNone6,715$227,668
Massage Therapists31-9011Healthcare Support OccupationsPostsecondary nondegree awardNoneNone3,088$323,691
Human Resources Specialists13-1071Business and Financial Operations OccupationsBachelor's degreeNoneNone21,689$3623,433
Medical Records Specialists29-2072Healthcare Practitioners and Technical OccupationsPostsecondary nondegree awardNoneNone2,240$262,681
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses29-2061Healthcare Practitioners and Technical OccupationsPostsecondary nondegree awardNoneNone12,656$2814,056
Pharmacy Technicians29-2052Healthcare Practitioners and Technical OccupationsHigh school diploma or equivalentNoneModerate-term on-the-job training8,233$219,089
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians29-2034Healthcare Practitioners and Technical OccupationsAssociate's degreeNoneNone3,834$364,388
Dental Hygienists29-1292Healthcare Practitioners and Technical OccupationsAssociate's degreeNoneNone5,043$435,668
Registered Nurses29-1141Healthcare Practitioners and Technical OccupationsBachelor's degreeNoneNone58,054$4665,636
Respiratory Therapists29-1126Healthcare Practitioners and Technical OccupationsAssociate's degreeNoneNone2,360$452,804
Graphic Designers27-1024Computer and Mathematical OccupationsBachelor's degreeNoneNone5,811$316,422
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education25-2031Educational Training and Library OccupationsBachelor's degreeNoneNone11,195$3711,756

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