Introduction
2019 High Growth Occupations: Target occupations identified in this report all have high-growth potential over the next five years, pay well above a living wage, and are accessible to job-seekers who have attained some post-secondary education but less than a bachelor’s degree. In essence, these chosen occupations all represent viable career paths for community college students in the region who are interested in these fields. These occupations are foundin a variety of different industries, including construction trades, manufacturing and transportation industries, local government, repair industries and hospitality. The 15 middle-skill occupations in this report
•Social and Human Service Assistants
•Massage Therapists
•Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers
•Chefs and Head Cooks
•Insurance Sales Agents
•Carpenters
•Electricians
•Plumbers, Pipefitters and Steamfitters
•Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
•Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
•Industrial Machinery Mechanics
•Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators,Metal and Plastic
•Machinists
•Welders, Cutters, Solderers and Brazers
•Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
