Occupational Group Title / Job Title | Occupation & Employer Info Description / Employers / Job Search | Employment | Annual Openings: 2006-2016 | Education & Training Minimum Required / Course Search |
| 2006 | 2016 | Total | Growth | Growth Rate |
| North Central Workforce Investment Area Totals |  |  |  |  | 576,981 | 624,750 | 18,122 | 5,353 | 8.3% |   |   |
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| Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts |  |  |  |  | 1,246 | 1,792 | 80 | 55 | 43.9% | Bachelor's    | North Central | Statewide |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians |  |  |  |  | 213 | 305 | 16 | 9 | 43.6% | Associate    | North Central | Statewide |
| Personal and Home Care Aides |  |  |  |  | 2,017 | 2,819 | 104 | 80 | 39.7% | Short-Term OJT | North Central | Statewide |
| Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors |  |  |  |  | 345 | 479 | 19 | 13 | 38.9% | Bachelor's    | North Central | Statewide |
| Computer Software Engineers, Applications |  |  |  |  | 2,675 | 3,708 | 137 | 103 | 38.6% | Bachelor's    | North Central | Statewide |
| Radiation Therapists |  |  |  |  | 243 | 323 | 12 | 8 | 32.8% | Associate    | North Central | Statewide |
| Mental Health Counselors |  |  |  |  | 580 | 761 | 28 | 18 | 31.3% | Master's    | North Central | Statewide |
| Medical Assistants |  |  |  |  | 1,567 | 2,055 | 68 | 49 | 31.2% | Moderate-Term OJT | North Central | Statewide |
| Interpreters and Translators |  |  |  |  | 153 | 200 | 8 | 5 | 30.7% | Long-Term OJT | North Central | Statewide |
| Pharmacy Technicians |  |  |  |  | 917 | 1,196 | 55 | 28 | 30.4% | Moderate-Term OJT | North Central | Statewide |
| Marriage and Family Therapists |  |  |  |  | 70 | 92 | 3 | 2 | 30.0% | Master's    | North Central | Statewide |
| Food Scientists and Technologists |  |  |  |  | 52 | 67 | 3 | 2 | 29.1% | Bachelor's    | North Central | Statewide |
| Veterinarians |  |  |  |  | 258 | 333 | 13 | 7 | 29.0% | Professional    | North Central | Statewide |
| Physicists |  |  |  |  | 89 | 114 | 4 | 3 | 28.5% | Doctoral    | North Central | Statewide |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers |  |  |  |  | 69 | 89 | 5 | 2 | 28.2% | Bachelor's    | North Central | Statewide |
| Athletic Trainers |  |  |  |  | 66 | 85 | 3 | 2 | 28.1% | Bachelor's    | North Central | Statewide |
| Home Health Aides |  |  |  |  | 3,134 | 3,995 | 109 | 86 | 27.5% | Short-Term OJT | North Central | Statewide |
| Medical Equipment Repairers |  |  |  |  | 143 | 181 | 7 | 4 | 27.1% | Associate    | North Central | Statewide |
| Commercial Pilots |  |  |  |  | 53 | 67 | 4 | 1 | 26.4% | Postsecondary Vocational | North Central | Statewide |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other |  |  |  |  | 254 | 321 | 9 | 7 | 26.4% | Bachelor's    | North Central | Statewide |
| Computer and Information Scientists, Research |  |  |  |  | 110 | 139 | 5 | 3 | 26.3% | Doctoral    | North Central | Statewide |
| Residential Advisors |  |  |  |  | 169 | 213 | 9 | 4 | 25.9% | Short-Term OJT | North Central | Statewide |
| Physical Therapist Assistants |  |  |  |  | 208 | 261 | 8 | 5 | 25.4% | Associate    | North Central | Statewide |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers |  |  |  |  | 857 | 1,074 | 39 | 22 | 25.4% | Master's    | North Central | Statewide |
| Air Traffic Controllers |  |  |  |  | 75 | 94 | 3 | 2 | 25.4% | Long-Term OJT | North Central | Statewide |
| Database Administrators |  |  |  |  | 663 | 829 | 23 | 17 | 24.9% | Bachelor's    | North Central | Statewide |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians |  |  |  |  | 228 | 285 | 9 | 6 | 24.9% | Associate    | North Central | Statewide |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians |  |  |  |  | 419 | 520 | 15 | 10 | 24.2% | Postsecondary Vocational | North Central | Statewide |
| Tire Repairers and Changers |  |  |  |  | 164 | 202 | 8 | 4 | 23.7% | Short-Term OJT | North Central | Statewide |
| Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners |  |  |  |  | 83 | 102 | 3 | 2 | 23.2% | Moderate-Term OJT | North Central | Statewide |
| Multi-Media Artists and Animators |  |  |  |  | 301 | 370 | 14 | 7 | 23.0% | Bachelor's    | North Central | Statewide |
| Social and Community Service Managers |  |  |  |  | 891 | 1,092 | 35 | 20 | 22.6% | Bachelor's    | North Central | Statewide |
Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software |  |  |  |  | 1,351 | 1,657 | 48 | 31 | 22.6% | Bachelor's    | North Central | Statewide |
| Logisticians |  |  |  |  | 161 | 197 | 6 | 4 | 22.1% | Bachelor's    | North Central | Statewide |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary |  |  |  |  | 54 | 66 | 2 | 1 | 21.8% | Master's    | North Central | Statewide |
| Medical and Public Health Social Workers |  |  |  |  | 724 | 881 | 30 | 16 | 21.7% | Bachelor's    | North Central | Statewide |
| Food Batchmakers |  |  |  |  | 98 | 119 | 4 | 2 | 21.7% | Short-Term OJT | North Central | Statewide |
| Physical Therapist Aides |  |  |  |  | 137 | 166 | 4 | 3 | 21.5% | Short-Term OJT | North Central | Statewide |
| Psychiatric Aides |  |  |  |  | 155 | 187 | 5 | 3 | 21.1% | Short-Term OJT | North Central | Statewide |
| Anesthesiologists |  |  |  |  | 364 | 441 | 14 | 8 | 21.0% | Professional    | North Central | Statewide |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers |  |  |  |  | 217 | 262 | 7 | 5 | 21.0% | Associate    | North Central | Statewide |
| Skin Care Specialists |  |  |  |  | 244 | 294 | 8 | 5 | 20.8% | Postsecondary Vocational | North Central | Statewide |
| Motorboat Mechanics |  |  |  |  | 93 | 112 | 4 | 2 | 20.6% | Long-Term OJT | North Central | Statewide |
| Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs |  |  |  |  | 1,060 | 1,277 | 30 | 22 | 20.5% | Short-Term OJT | North Central | Statewide |
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment |  |  |  |  | 52 | 63 | 2 | 1 | 20.5% | Postsecondary Vocational | North Central | Statewide |
| Computer Systems Analysts |  |  |  |  | 4,016 | 4,840 | 188 | 82 | 20.5% | Bachelor's    | North Central | Statewide |
| Pharmacists |  |  |  |  | 880 | 1,058 | 32 | 18 | 20.3% | Professional    | North Central | Statewide |
| Industrial Engineers |  |  |  |  | 1,240 | 1,490 | 53 | 25 | 20.2% | Bachelor's    | North Central | Statewide |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers |  |  |  |  | 141 | 170 | 7 | 3 | 20.1% | Short-Term OJT | North Central | Statewide |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists |  |  |  |  | 225 | 270 | 9 | 5 | 20.1% | Professional    | North Central | Statewide |
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders |  |  |  |  | 67 | 81 | 2 | 1 | 20.1% | Moderate-Term OJT | North Central | Statewide |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary |  |  |  |  | 153 | 183 | 6 | 3 | 20.0% | Master's    | North Central | Statewide |
| Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food |  |  |  |  | 5,668 | 6,803 | 220 | 114 | 20.0% | Short-Term OJT | North Central | Statewide |
| Physical Therapists |  |  |  |  | 988 | 1,185 | 30 | 20 | 19.9% | Master's    | North Central | Statewide |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators |  |  |  |  | 1,538 | 1,865 | 66 | 33 | 21.3% | Bachelor's    | North Central | Statewide |
| Rehabilitation Counselors |  |  |  |  | 1,486 | 1,781 | 59 | 29 | 19.8% | Master's    | North Central | Statewide |
Financial Analysts |  |  |  |  | 2,097 | 2,512 | 69 | 42 | 19.8% | Bachelor's    | North Central | Statewide |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers |  |  |  |  | 2,387 | 2,854 | 100 | 47 | 19.6% | Moderate-Term OJT | North Central | Statewide |
| Surveyors |  |  |  |  | 258 | 309 | 13 | 5 | 19.6% | Bachelor's    | North Central | Statewide |
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers |  |  |  |  | 191 | 228 | 8 | 4 | 19.6% | Moderate-Term OJT | North Central | Statewide |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks |  |  |  |  | 463 | 553 | 27 | 9 | 19.3% | Short-Term OJT | North Central | Statewide |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other |  |  |  |  | 972 | 1,159 | 34 | 19 | 19.3% | Doctoral    | North Central | Statewide |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary |  |  |  |  | 209 | 250 | 7 | 4 | 19.2% | Master's    | North Central | Statewide |
| Tellers |  |  |  |  | 2,019 | 2,401 | 117 | 38 | 18.9% | Short-Term OJT | North Central | Statewide |
Environmental Engineers |  |  |  |  | 274 | 326 | 13 | 5 | 18.8% | Bachelor's    | North Central | Statewide |
| Dental Assistants |  |  |  |  | 1,065 | 1,265 | 39 | 20 | 18.7% | Moderate-Term OJT | North Central | Statewide |
Customer Service Representatives |  |  |  |  | 12,378 | 14,682 | 579 | 230 | 18.6% | Moderate-Term OJT | North Central | Statewide |
| Meeting and Convention Planners |  |  |  |  | 195 | 231 | 8 | 4 | 18.5% | Bachelor's    | North Central | Statewide |
| Lodging Managers |  |  |  |  | 198 | 235 | 8 | 4 | 18.4% | Work Experience | North Central | Statewide |
| Social Workers, All Other |  |  |  |  | 105 | 124 | 4 | 2 | 18.3% | Bachelor's    | North Central | Statewide |
| Counter and Rental Clerks |  |  |  |  | 1,092 | 1,292 | 59 | 20 | 18.3% | Short-Term OJT | North Central | Statewide |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary |  |  |  |  | 155 | 183 | 5 | 3 | 18.3% | Master's    | North Central | Statewide |
Plant and System Operators, All Other |  |  |  |  | 64 | 76 | 3 | 1 | 18.2% | Long-Term OJT | North Central | Statewide |
| Registered Nurses |  |  |  |  | 10,472 | 12,228 | 354 | 176 | 16.8% | Associate    | North Central | Statewide |