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MICHIGAN'S HIGH-DEMAND CAREER OPENINGS THROUGH 2024
811,105
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Information Technology Computer Science270,690 Jobs
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Manufacturing109,410 Jobs
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Healthcare212,247 Jobs
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Other Professional Trades56,287 Jobs
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Business and Other162,421 Jobs
| Number of Jobs | Salary and job name |
|---|---|
| 171,756 | $82,270 Software Developers, Applications |
| 41,190 | $84,810 Computer System Analysts |
| 33,318 | $47,730 Computer User Support Specialists |
| 24,426 | $61,500 Web Developer |
Trailheads to high demand careers
- Gwinn Business Admin, Mgt/Ops (BAMO)
- INN CS Business Admin, Mgt/Ops (BAMO)
- Ishpeming Business Admin, Mgt/Ops (BAMO)
- Marquette Business Admin, Mgt/Ops (BAMO)
- Marquette Computer Programming
- Marquette Digital/Multimedia
- Negaunee Business Admin, Mgt/Ops (BAMO)
- Westwood Business Admin, Mgt/Ops (BAMO)
- Westwood Digital/Multimedia
- Westwood Financial Management Service
- Middle College – Cybersecurity Degree Program
| Number of Jobs | Salary and job name |
|---|---|
| 30,590 | $34,930 General Maintenance and Repair Workers |
| 24,626 | $39,920 Machinists |
| 24,365 | $86,550 Mechanical Engineers |
| 12,626 | $85,170 Industrial Engineers |
| 10,843 | $35,280 CNC Machine Tool Operators |
| 4,599 | $85,960 Electrical Engineers |
| 1,575 | $48,970 CNC Machine Tool Programmers |
Trailheads to high demand careers
- Gwinn Computer Aided Drafting & Design (CADD)
- High School Machining (Pre-engineer) at NMU's Jacobetti Complex
- High School Welding at NMU’s Jacobetti Complex
- Negaunee Computer Aided Drafting & Design (CADD)
- Negaunee Welding
- Westwood Welding
- Middle College – Electrical Tech Degree Program
- Middle College – Heating, Vent, AC Tech Degree/Cert Program
- Middle College - Ind Maint & Welding Program
- Middle College – Machinist Certificate Program
| Number of Jobs | Salary and job name |
|---|---|
| 46,690 | $28,520 Nursing Assistants |
| 43,862 | $67,450 Registered Nurses |
| 41,860 | $21,230 Home Health Aides |
| 35,196 | $21,380 Personal Care Aides |
| 20,419 | $29,850 Medical Assistants |
| 6,846 | $46,500 Licensed Practical and Vocational Nurses |
| 6,174 | $29,450 Pharmacy Technicians |
| 3,941 | $48,659 Physical Therapist Assistants |
| 3,367 | $29,800 Emergency Medical Techs and Paramedics |
| 2,800 | $40,680 Massage Therapists |
| 1,092 | $54,840 Cardiovascular Technicians |
Trailheads to high demand careers
- High School Cosmetology at Main St. School of Cosmetology
- Ishpeming hosted Health Occupations (Hosa - FHP)
- Marquette hosted Health Occupations (Hosa - FHP)
- Marquette Diagnostic Services / Anatomy
- Middle College – Clinical Lab Tech Degree Program
- Middle College – Radiography Degree Program
- Middle College – Surgical Tech Degree Program
| Number of Jobs | Salary and job name |
|---|---|
| 15,869 | $58,080 Electricians |
| 15,232 | $37,050 Automotive Service Technicians |
| 9,163 | $63,610 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters |
| 5,187 | $41,910 Bus and Truck Mechs and Diesel Specialists |
| 4,914 | $48,920 Operating Engineers and Other Equip Ops |
| 4,011 | $47,100 Automotive Body and Related Repairers |
| 1,911 | $46,400 Brickmasons and Blockmasons |
Trailheads to high demand careers
- Gwinn Construction / Bldg Trades
- High School Automotive Technology at NMU's Jacobetti Complex
- HIgh School Cooking & Culinary Arts at NMU's Jacobetti Complex
- High School Cosmetology at Main St. School of Cosmetology
- Ishpeming Construction / Bldg Trades
- Marquette Construction / Bldg Trades
- Munising Construction / Bldg Trades
- Superior Central Construction / Bldg Trades
- Westwood Construction / Bldg Trades
- Middle College – Automotive Tech Degree/Cert Program
- Middle College – Building Tech Degree Program
- Middle College – Culinary & Hospitality Mgt Degree Program
- Middle College – Electrical Line Tech Certificate Program
- Middle College – Electrical Tech Degree Program
- Middle College – Heating, Vent, AC Tech Degree/Cert Program
| Number of Jobs | Salary and job name |
|---|---|
| 48,678 | $60,690 Sales Representatives |
| 38,738 | $98,590 General and Operation Managers |
| 21,686 | $64,790 Accountants and Auditors |
| 13,860 | $48,570 Insurance Sales Agents |
| 12,530 | $73,050 Management Analysts |
| 12,348 | $95,550 Financial Managers and Analysts |
| 10,605 | $59,930 Marketing Research and Specialists |
| 3,976 | $73,650 Civil & Architectural Engineers |
Trailheads to high demand careers
- Gwinn Business Admin, Mgt/Ops (BAMO)
- Gwinn Computer Aided Drafting & Design (CADD)
- INN CS Business Admin, Mgt/Ops (BAMO)
- INN CS Financial Management Service
- Marquette Business Admin, Mgt/Ops (BAMO)
- Marquette Financial Mgt / Accounting
- Marquette Marketing
- Ishpeming Business Admin, Mgt/Ops (BAMO)
- Negaunee Business Admin, Mgt/Ops (BAMO)
- Negaunee Financial Management Service
- Negaunee Computer Aided Drafting & Design (CADD)
- Westwood Business Admin, Mgt/Ops (BAMO)
- Westwood Financial Management Service
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