Occupational Projections
Research, Information and Analysis
WORKFORCE West Virginia
Last Updated: 9-3-09

West Virginia Demand Occupations
Workforce Investment Area 1
2006 - 2016

The following list of occupations are considered to be in high demand, where significant amounts of annual openings and growth are expected. Statistically, these occupations are in the highest quintile for both Total Annual Openings and Annual Growth Rate. Due to confidentiality constraints, employment and wage numbers are not displayed.

 
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants Moderate-term on-the-job training
29-1111 Registered Nurses Associate degree
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians Moderate-term on-the-job training
31-1011 Home Health Aides Short-term on-the-job training
31-9091 Dental Assistants Moderate-term on-the-job training
31-9092 Medical Assistants Moderate-term on-the-job training
33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers Moderate-term on-the-job training
33-9032 Security Guards Short-term on-the-job training
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fas Short-term on-the-job training
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Short-term on-the-job training
39-6021 Tour Guides and Escorts Moderate-term on-the-job training
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides Short-term on-the-job training
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks Short-term on-the-job training
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents Bachelor's degree
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives Moderate-term on-the-job training
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks Short-term on-the-job training
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks Short-term on-the-job training
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics Long-term on-the-job training