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

West Virginia Demand Occupations
Workforce Investment Area 2
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.

 
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
31-9092 Medical Assistants Moderate-term on-the-job training
33-9032 Security Guards Short-term on-the-job training
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers Short-term on-the-job training
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fas Short-term on-the-job training
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Short-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
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors Short-term on-the-job training
43-3071 Tellers Short-term on-the-job training
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives Moderate-term on-the-job training
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks Short-term on-the-job training