NC Career Briefs

Occupation Profiles

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"Career Briefs"

Select any of the occupational groups below to view summaries for selected occupations in our state. Occupations are grouped by North Carolina Career Pathway. Approximately 800 occupations are outlined, providing:

Job descriptions
Education and licensing requirements
Average entry-level and experienced wages
Types of businesses and industries that employ workers in the occupation
Projected employment outlook for future job growth

Occupational listings en espańol include the same data as the English listings, except that job titles and descriptions are in Spanish.

Videos are now available for select occupations in English and en espańol. English videos are open-captioned for the hearing-impaired. If a video is available for an occupation, the occupation title appears as a hyperlink (underlined); simply click the title to view the video. Occupational videos were produced by the New Jersey Department of Labor, under contract from the U.S. Employment and Training Administration. They are designed to provide a brief, visual introduction to careers and the world of work.

Descriptions of the terms and abbreviations as well as data sources used in the profiles are also provided.

Profiles by NC Career Pathway

Agricultural & Natural Resources Technologies en espańol	These occupations deal with sales and marketing of agricultural products; agricultural economics; conservation and protection of our natural resources; forest and forest machinery management; production of plants, trees, and shrubs for home and business use; horticultural business management; crop, poultry, and livestock production and management; animal health care; and providing supplies and services for all these areas. People in these occupations are interested primarily in “things,” with some interest in “data” and/or “ideas.”
Arts & Sciences en espańol	These occupations pertain to the natural sciences, social sciences, arts, and humanities. People in these occupations are creative thinkers who generally have interests in “people” and “ideas.”
Biological & Chemical Technologies en espańol	These occupations are involved in food science, nutrition, agriscience, and environmental science activities. This pathway is concerned with food production, packaging, and distribution; quality control, processing, and development of food products; food sales and research; research laboratory environments; care for and testing of experimental plants and living cells; conservation and improvement of environmental resources; managing forest crops and forest equipment. People in these occupations often have interests and skills in “ideas” and/or “things.”
Business Technologies en espańol	These careers pertain to all areas of business, including: accounting and finance for businesses and individuals; business administration and management; small business management; entrepreneurship; planning, promoting, merchandising, and selling fashion apparel; processing, managing, and communicating information by computers; directing the transfer of goods and services from producer to consumer; office, project, and human resource management; office administration; sales; and marketing of travel, tourism, and recreation activities. People in these occupations usually have interests in “data” and/or “people.”
Commercial & Artistic Production Technologies en espańol	These occupations involve using state-of-the-art equipment to design and produce newspapers, magazines, reports, advertising information, and other graphic images. Also included in this pathway are careers intended to enhance the beauty or aesthetic qualities of interior spaces. People in these careers often have interests in “ideas” and/or “things,” and sometimes “people.”
Construction Technologies en espańol	These occupations involve a wide variety of construction activities, including general carpentry work; cabinet making and installation; framing and hanging of walls, doors, and windows; furniture design and production; installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical systems for buildings and equipment; and building walls, doors, fireplaces, and other structures using a variety of masonry materials and techniques. People in these careers typically have interests in “things” and sometimes “ideas.”
Engineering Technologies en espańol	These occupations involve using computer-aided design (CAD) and other complex tools and software to design, draw, and produce computer-generated drawings of environmental and structural models and to control machines used in design and manufacturing. Workers in these occupations also design, build, install, and repair developmental and production electronic systems and equipment; produce, process, and market plants, trees, and shrubs for home and commercial use; manage and maintain horticultural businesses; and use computers to generate charts, 3-D graphics, and animations used in engineering, architecture, and science. People in these careers typically have interests in “things” and/or “ideas.”
Health Sciences en espańol	These occupations pertain to providing health care services to individual patients, clients, or groups. Workers gather information to form diagnoses, develop treatment and care regimens to maintain or improve health; document client/patient care; provide safe and healthy surroundings for the delivery of health care/maintenance; and provide the community with wellness information, resource management, and health education. People in these occupations have interests and skills primarily in “people” and/or “ideas,” and sometimes “data.”
Industrial Technologies en espańol	These occupations pertain to installation, maintenance, and/or servicing of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and plumbing systems; design, manufacture, and marketing of fabrics; and fabrication and repair of metal products using metal working and welding processes. People in these occupations usually have interests and skills in “things.”
Public Service Technologies en espańol	These occupations include work in cosmetology, food service production, food service management and sales, and early childhood education. People in these occupations usually have interests in “people” and/or “ideas,” and sometimes “data.”
Transport Systems Technologies en espańol	These occupations include collision repair, rebuilding, and refinishing of automobiles, and maintenance and repair of all transportation vehicles. People in these occupations typically have interests in “things” and sometimes “data.”

Data Sources, Terms & Abbreviations Used in the Profiles

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