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career Welcome to the 2008-2009 Edition of Alabama's Career Exploration Guide produced by the Alabama Department of Labor, Labor Market Information Division. This guide is designed for anyone thinking about a career direction. Information on over 200 occupations is provided. Topics include working conditions, education requirements, licensing information, and a job outlook for the occupation in the State of Alabama. In addition to these topics, there is a notation for occupations that fall within the President's High Growth Job Training Initiative. This information gives readers an idea of how many people are employed in an occupation; what employment should look like in the next decade; where to get training for each occupation; how many openings are estimated in Alabama each year; and the entry, mean, and experienced wages for a particular occupation. Choosing or changing careers requires a lot of planning and thought. This online publication should provide people with a great place to start. Select an occupation from the alphabetical or Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code listings.
 
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Occupational Information National High Growth Industry
Includes information on skills, abilities, work activities, in-demand industries, etc. for over 950 occupations. High demand jobs according to their sector.
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(Occupational Outlook Handbook). Very detailed information providing information on education, working conditions, job outlook and licensing. Dedicated to helping job seekers indentify job opportunites in important fields of the economy.
(Licensed Occupations Guide). Contains informatin regarding occupational descriptions, minimum qualifications, application procedures, fees, and agency contact information. f
Employment Outlook Postsecondary Institutions
Provides estimated and projected employment statistics sorted by geographical regions. Official webpage of the Alabama Community College System. It provides information about academics, adult education, and workforce development.
List of data that shows mean wage, entry wage, and experienced wage for each occupation.
Chart that shows Alabama's Top 40 occupations that are in demand.
Related Occupations Labor Market Information
(Occupational Outlook Handbook). Very detailed information providing information on education, working conditions, job outlook and licensing. The official webpage of Labor Market Information. It provides a plethora of information to employers, job seekers, displaced workers, career planners, etc.
Includes information on skills, abilities, work activities, in-demand industries, etc. for over 950 occupations.