1. Created by: Katie Wilson

2. CareerWages Medical Laboratory Technicians$ 13.38 an hour Prepress Technicians and Workers$ 15.30 an hour Semiconductor Processors$ 13.85 an hour WV CTE Teacher$ 38,000 per year Air Traffic Controler$ 95,000 per year Line Installers$ 70,000 per year

3. CareerWages Brick Masons, Block masons, and Stonemasons$ 20.07 an hour Carpenters$ 16.78 an hour Construction and Building Inspectors$ 43, 670 a year Construction Equipment Operators$ 17.00 an hour Drywall Installers, Ceiling Tile Installers, and Tapers$ 16.36 an hour Electricians$ 20.33 an hour Pipe Layers, Plumbers, Pipe Fitters, and Steam Fitters$ 16.68 an hour Plasters and Stucco Masons$ 15.60 an hour Sheet Metal Workers$ 17.09 an hour Structural and Reinforcing Iron and Metal Workers$ 20.40 an hour

4. CareerWages Boiler Operators$ 44,150 a year Computer Control Programmers and Operators$ 14.75 an hour Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders-Metal and Plastic$ 21.28 an hour Machinists$16.33 an hour Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers$ 52,530 a year Printing Machine Operators$ 14.38 an hour Stationary Engineers$ 44,150 a year Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Workers$ 19.00 an hour Woodworkers$ 12.16 an hour

5. Careers with a B.A. or M.A. ENGINEERINGBachelor'sMaster'sPh.D.Median Aerospace/aeronautical$53,408$62,459$73,81487,000 Architectural48,66450,000 Bioengineering and biomedical51,35659,24073,000 Civil48,50948,28062,27568,000 Computer56,20160,00092,50088,000 Electrical and communications55,29266,30975,98275,000 Industrial/manufacturing55,06764,75977,36468,000 Materials56,23373,000 Mining and mineral54,38194,000 Petroleum60,71857,000123,000

6. Examine buildings, highways and streets, sewer and water systems, dams, bridges, and other structures. About 45 percent worked for local governments, primarily municipal or county building departments. Many home inspectors are self-employed.

8. Job opportunities are expected to be good, especially for those with the right skills. Most electricians acquire their skills by completing an apprenticeship program lasting 4 to 5 years, or obtain an associates degree. Nearly ¾ of electricians work for building contractors or are self-employed.

10. Line installers and repairers work outdoors; conditions can be hazardous. Employers prefer applicants with knowledge of electricity and electronics. Earnings are higher than in most other occupations that do not require postsecondary education.

12. Employment is expected to grow as fast as the average for all occupations. Use of motorcycles, motorboats, and outdoor power equipment is seasonal in many areas.

14. Manufacturing industries employ almost all of these workers. Workers learn in apprenticeship programs, informally on the job, and in secondary, vocational, or postsecondary schools. Job opportunities should be good, as employers are expected to continue to have difficulty finding qualified workers.

16. More than 6 out of 10 jobs are found in manufacturing industries. Employment is projected to grow more slowly than average. Job prospects should be excellent as employers report difficulty finding enough qualified people.