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

West Virginia Demand Occupations
Workforce Investment Area 6
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.

 
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications Bachelor's degree
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts Bachelor's degree
25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary Master's degree
29-1111 Registered Nurses Associate degree
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 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
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
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives Moderate-term on-the-job training
51-7041 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood Moderate-term on-the-job training