High Employer Demand Programs of Study Requiring Fewer than Four Years of Postsecondary Training
The following groups of programs of study are programs in which the number of students prepared for employment per year (from in-state institutions) is less than the number of projected job openings per year in that field that require fewer than four years of postsecondary training. The supply of prepared students includes community and technical colleges, private career colleges, and apprenticeship programs. These figures are from 2007-2008.
Accounting
Aircraft Mechanics and Technicians
Auto Diesel Mechanics
Construction Trades
Education
Healthcare Practitioners
Installation, Maintenance, Repair
Science Technology
The following provides examples of occupations within each group.
Accounting: Accounting technician
Aircraft: Aircraft mechanic
Auto Diesel Mechanics: Auto repair person
Construction Trades: Carpenter
Education: Early childhood educator
Healthcare Practitioner: Registered nurse
Installation, Maintenance, Repair: Industrial mechanic
Science Technology: Biology technician