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HEALTHCARE

The continued growth and success of the healthcare industry can be most attributed to the aging population and the so-called baby boomers.
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TECHNOLOGY

The field of technology will be further impelled by innovations and opportunities will overflow as we become an information-rich society.
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BUSINESS

Even with a tough economy, some business careers managed to grow and are still growing. Business careers, especially in financial services, like accounting and actuary continue to offer solid opportunities.
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SOCIAL SERVICE

If your goal is to make a difference and help make this world a better place while earning a decent salary, a career in social service will be right for you.
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VOCATIONAL

Many people have proven that finding and building a recession-proof career is not only for those who are able to acquire a Bachelor's or Master's degree or the highest level of education.
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Vocational

Vocational Careers

Many people have proven that finding and building a recession-proof career is not only for those who are able to acquire a Bachelor's or Master's degree or the highest level of education. Oftentimes, it does not take a four-or-more year degree to become successful and competitive during tough times. Not everyone can afford to pursue a college degree and some want to start working and earning money more quickly. These are some of the reasons why vocational programs are fast becoming popular as regular college degrees. In fact, a vocational career is the most practical path for entering a competitive career field. The cost of vocational education is more affordable and vocational schools usually take less time when it comes to training. Most vocational certifications can be completed in 6 months to a 2 year associate's degree through apprenticeship programs which give them an opportunity to earn while in training. Furthermore, many programs for vocational careers can qualify you more quickly for an entry-level position than a four-year degree.

With the country's current employment state, it is wise to seek more career options and a vocational career might be worth considering.

Featured Vocational-Technical Careers

Electricians

Electricians are responsible for maintaining and installing the electrical and power systems for our homes and businesses. The 2 areas of electrical work are in construction and maintenance.

Training to become an electrician can be obtained through vocational-technical schools across the country. Most aspiring electricians undergo an apprenticeship program and work under the supervision of experienced technicians. Average salary is $49,890.

Culinary Specialists

Culinary specialists deal with food related concerns, develop and prepare recipes, responsible for leading and handling a kitchen filled with staff.

Aspiring chefs and cooks can get a formal training at community colleges, culinary arts school, technical school while some training programs are sponsored by independent cooking schools, professional culinary institutes, large hotels and restaurants or in the armed forces. The average annual salary of culinary specialist is $46,000.

Plumbers

Plumbers have the important task of installing, maintaining and repairing the pipe systems found in buildings and homes as well as installing our showers, sinks, bathtubs and toilets, dishwashers and water heaters.

Plumbers generally undergo apprenticeship programs which are usually administered jointly by union locals or by non-union contractor organizations. There will be an increased demand for plumbers as employment is expected to grow 16 percent through 2018. The annual average salary of a plumber is $49,200.

HVAC Technicians

Heating, Ventilating and Airconditioning (HVAC) technicians provide a climate-controlled commercial, residential and industrial buildings. They are responsible for controlling the humidity, temperature and air quality in these areas.

Most HVAC mechanics and technicians obtain their training in technical and trade schools, community colleges which can take between 6 months and 2 years to complete or through apprenticeship programs. The Armed Forces also provide good training for HVAC technicians. The annual average salary of HVAC technician is $42,200.

Medical Assistants

A medical assistant's job usually involve a combination of administrative and clinical tasks. Administrative duties include filling out insurance forms, arranging for hospital admissions and laboratory services, scheduling appointments, answering telephones, handle billing and housekeeping. Some of the medical assistant's clinical duties are recording vital signs, taking medical histories, assisting the physician during examination and other basic clinical tasks.

There are a number of vocational-technical highschools, post secondary vocational schools and community colleges that offer programs in medical assisting. Although graduates of a formal program are usually preferred, it is not a requirement. At least a highschool diploma is needed and many medical assistants get their training on the job.

There is a positive outlook for this job as employment is expected to rise 34 percent through 2018. The annual average salary of medical assistant is $23,000 to $31,000.