Pennsylvania Hot Careers (Winter/Spring 2008)
By Karen Litzinger, MA, LPC

The 2007-2008 Pennsylvania Career Guide was recently released by the PA Department of Labor and Industry. It cited the following as “Ten Occupations Projected to Grow in Pennsylvania”:

• Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts
• Computer Software Engineers, Applications
• Home Health Aides
• Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software
• Veterinary Technologists & Technicians
• Dental Hygienists
• Database Administrators
• Emergency Medical Technicians & Paramedics
• Physician Assistants
• Welders, Cutters, & Solderers

The data is from the source, “PA 2014 Employment Projections.” Additional PA employment information is at www.paworkstats.state.pa.us

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Karen Litzinger, MA, LPC, owner of Litzinger Career Consulting, provides career counseling, job search advising, outplacement consulting, and business etiquette training. More information is available at www.KarensCareerCoaching.com