Winona Workforce Center 2009-2010

Targeted High Growth Training

 
WSA #18 is focusing on Healthcare, Manufacturing, High Technology and Services/Trades.

High Growth Training – Some examples of high-growth occupations or industries based on the Job Vacancy Survey of Southeast Minnesota are:
Manufacturing:   Health Care:
Production & Machine Operators –
  • machinist/CNC operators
  • electronics assembly
  • solderer, brazer, welding
  • forming & pressing setters & tenders
  • machine extruder
  • tool & die
  • HVAC

Transportation and Material Moving –

  • truck driving
  • tool & die, HVAC
  • welding

 

   Healthcare Practitioners and Technical –
  • RN, LPN, CNA, Home Health Aid, EMT
  • Medical assistants, medical technologist
  • Dental hygienist, dental assistants,
  • Lab & Phlebotomy Tech
  • Pharmacy Tech
  • Radiology

Healthcare Support –

  • medical transcriptionist
  • health unit coordinator,
  • medical secretary & records

Human Services –

  • case aide, human service assistants
  • social workers, counselors
Trades:
  • Pipefitters & Plumbers – apprentice & journeyworker plumbers & pipefitters
  • Electrician – apprentice & journeyworker electricians
   "Green" Jobs:

Jobs that use new technology or new products to do existing or new work that ultimately reduces the carbon foot print. Wind turbine, Nanotechnology, Bio-fuel (and more as jobs are identified and positions developed.

All Industries:
Management –
  • supervisory mgt, retail management

Business and Financial Operations –

  • bookkeeping
  • account clerk
  • accounting

Computer and mathematical –

  • network administration & tech
  • computer support specialist
  • CAD, drafting
  • graphic designer

Sales and Related –

  • sales & management
   Maintenance –
  • industrial & mechanical technology
  • automotive service technicians & mechanics
  • maintenance & repair workers

Office/Administrative Support –

  • clerk/typist, receptionist
  • administrative assistant
  • clerical/data entry

Security –

  • security guard
  • police and sheriff patrol officers

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