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Today's Top Twelve Industries

The Bureau of Labor Statistics has compiled a list of the industries that are expected to need the most employees in the coming decade, or are evolving and creating more jobs. In addition, the BLS offers information on education and training, an industry overview and in-demand occupations within a particular field.

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Learn more about some of the programs at College of DuPage that can get you into these high-growth industries, including Automotive Technology, Construction, Financial Services, Health Care, Hospitality, Information Technology and Retail.

Ten Best-Paying Jobs for Associate Degrees

CareerBuilder.com has researched the 10 best-paying jobs for recent community college graduates. Take a look at the top ten careers that bring in the biggest bucks.

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Learn more about the career programs on this list offered at College of DuPage, including Computers, Nuclear Medicine, Dental Hygiene, Radiation Therapy, Fashion, Ultrasound (Sonography), Nursing and Engineering Technology.

Travel Has No Boundaries

Looking for an exciting career? According to Monster.com reporter Nina Segal, the catch-word "globalization" in business has brought about new opportunities in the travel industry.

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Find out more about careers at the College of DuPage Travel and Tourism site.

Top 50 Jobs Outside the High-Growth Industries

Career Voyages (a joint venture between The Bureau of Labor Statistics and the U.S. Department of Education) has developed a list of the top 50 occupations that don't fall into one of the existing high-growth or emerging industries. These jobs are listed both nationally and by state.

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Learn more about the top Illinois "out-of-the-box" jobs you might want to pursue by completing a C.O.D. program, including Registered Nurse, Secondary Education, Elementary Education, Certified Nursing Assistant and Horticulture.

Hot Careers for 2007

CareerBuilder.com reports the top ten job industries with the highest salary growth for 2007:
• Accounting/Finance
• Health Care
• Information Technology
• Engineering
• Sales (non-retail)
• Administrative Support
• Professional/Business Service (Paralegal/Financial Analyst)
• Retail
• Hospitality
• Customer Service

Top Jobs and Career Trends for the Next Ten Years

WorldWideLearn.com compiled data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and major newspapers and magazines to come up with a list of five major trends and 10 jobs that will have the highest demand over the next 10 years.

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At College of DuPage, you can start on your training toward a career in one of these high-demand job areas. Check out the following:

Computer Programmer
Day Care Provider
Elder Care Specialist
Engineer
Home Health Aide
Management Consultant
Medical Assistant
Networking Specialist
Social Services Coordinator

Start on your hot career at College of DuPage!

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• Health Sciences
• Business and Technology
• Natural and Applied Sciences