Technical and Vocational Career Outlook:In order to help provide students with more information on the outlook of the vocational or technical professions and industries we have provided a number of useful links and information below: U.S. Dept. of Labor’s Career Guide to Industries & Earnings Outlook: Detailed information from the number one authority on labor statistics. The U.S. Department of Commerce reports that bachelor degree holders on average make 96% more in salary than those with only a high school education. Career Outlook for Culinary ArtsIndependent site from a knowledgeable culinary arts educator. Information on courses of study, employment statistics, job growth, and more. (view Culinary Arts Schools)Career Outlook for DesignersOccupational outlook handbook with statistics and detailed career related information for fashion designers, graphic designers, interior designers, and commercial/industrial designers., employment statistics, job growth, and more. (view Creative Design Schools) Occupational Outlook Handbook for Registered NursesOfficial employment statistics, job growth, and detailed career related information for nursing and healthcare careers. (view Nursing Schools)JobStar Central- Guide for Specific CareersPublic library sponsored guide to information for the career planning. Contains breakdowns by career type (culinary arts, business, computers, health, etc.), career guides, and useful information on salaries, requirements, and more. Technical Job Growth (from U.S. Dept. of Labor)
Fastest Growing Occupations, 2000 - 2010(numbers in thousands of jobs)
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