Title | SOC Code | Category | Typical Education | Work Experience | On-the-Job Training | Total Jobs | Average Hourly Wage | 10-Year Total New Demand |
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Carpenters Carpenters construct, repair, and install building frameworks and structures made from wood and other materials. Click on title to learn more | 47-2031 | Construction and Extraction Occupations | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Apprenticeship | 14,162 | $26 | 13,616 |
Electricians Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical power, communications, lighting, and control systems. Click on title to learn more | 47-2111 | Construction and Extraction Occupations | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Apprenticeship | 14,880 | $29 | 16,450 |
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters install and repair piping fixtures and systems. Click on title to learn more | 47-2152 | Construction and Extraction Occupations | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Apprenticeship | 6,814 | $30 | 6,984 |
Sheet Metal Workers Sheet metal workers fabricate or install products that are made from thin metal sheets. Click on title to learn more | 47-2211 | Construction and Extraction Occupations | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Apprenticeship | 2,541 | $26 | 2,640 |
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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