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Infographic: Check out the Top 10 Fastest-Growing Occupations in the US

Torrey Kim
Written by Torrey Kim | May 20, 2020
Infographic: Check out the Top 10 Fastest-Growing Occupations in the US

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Wondering which careers will be in demand over the next several years? The US Bureau of Labor Statistics created a projection of the occupations expected to have the highest employment growth between 2018 and 2028. Many of them don't require a college degree, and the majority are in the health care field. Read on for the top 10.


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Source: The US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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