SELECTED MANUFACTURING OCCUPATIONS WITH HIGH JOB GROWTH (1992-2005 PROJECTED):

All other hand workers

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All other helpers, laborer &  material movers

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Offset lithographic press operators

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Traffic, shipper & receiving clerks

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Comb machne tool setters, set-up oprtrs & tenders

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Cabinetmakers and bench carpenters

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Truck drivers, light & heavy

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All other management support workers

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Writers & editors, including technical writers

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Num cntrl mchne tool oprtrs & tendrs, metal & plstics

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Electronic pagination system workers

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Production, planning & expediting clerks

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Paper goods machine setters & set-up operators

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0            10,000          20,000              30,000

What is really sad is that many of these "occupations" don't even exist in 2017!  What if YOUR child had trained to be one of these, and these were the only skills that he had?  What would he do?

Source:  Occupational Outlook Quarterly   Fall 1994