Find Your Place in the Skills-Based World

Explore the most in-demand, skills-based jobs in the U.S. in many industries. Learn which job would be a good fit for you and how to reach that goal. Then, find training that fits your life and get started on your new path.

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  • A civil engineer technician will often visit project sites and evaluate plans to make sure they conform to design specifications and applicable codes.
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    Here's a career for a quick thinker who would get satisfaction out of saving time, money and materials on construction projects.
    Median Salary $58,000
    Jobs Available
    6,400+
  • A construction equipment operator will manage an excavator to clear the way for a new road
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    These in-demand operators run the big machines — think excavators, backhoes and pile drivers — and they keep construction sites humming.
    Median Salary $48,000
    Jobs Available
    47,000+
  • Correctional officer walks through prison aisle
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    If you want to help keep the public safe and serve your community, this career could be a good fit for you.
    Median Salary $55,000
    Jobs Available
    40,200+
  • A criminal investigator takes photos at a crime scene
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    Here's an opportunity to serve your community. CIs gather facts and collect evidence to help solve crimes. They play an integral role in the justice system.
    Median Salary $84,000
    Jobs Available
    8,800+
  • A database administrator runs a test to ensure a database is secure and runs properly
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    Companies that want to better understand their customers use database science to do it. The magician who makes that possible is a DBA.
    Median Salary $97,000
    Jobs Available
    7,600+
  • A dental assistant prepares dental equipment for a procedure
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    Dental assistants make dental offices run more efficiently. They help patients feel comfortable and help hygienists and dentists do their jobs. State...
    Median Salary $39,000
    Jobs Available
    48,000+
  • A dental hygienist cleans a patient’s teeth
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    Good dental health is a team effort. These skilled professionals take a leading role in providing preventative oral care under a dentist's supervision.
    Median Salary $78,000
    Jobs Available
    16,200+
  • An electronics engineering technician tests a product in a lab for EMC compliance
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    These skilled technicians go by many names and are needed in many industries for their expertise in electrical systems and circuitry.
    Median Salary $64,000
    Jobs Available
    10,400+
  • Electrical linemen work on a power line pole
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    Do you get a thrill out of living on the edge but take safety seriously? If you do, and don’t mind heights, this is a job worth exploring.
    Median Salary $78,000
    Jobs Available
    12,400+
  • Electromechanical technicians maintain equipment like the robotic arm in a car factory
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    The future of manufacturing is cooler than you think. These technicians keep all the robotic equipment and mechatronics working smoothly.
    Median Salary $60,000
    Jobs Available
    1,200+