Careers | 2-year Degree Jobs | Associate Degree Jobs | Life Skills | Vocational Education | Training | Salary | Job Descriptions | Future Outlook  | Learn about today's hottest jobs! Featuring the 20 fastest growingjobs that require only a 2-year degree. These careers are great options for students who do not wish to pursue a traditional 4-year college degree. And best of all... these are high-paying and rewarding careers... RIGHT NOW!

LIFE SKILLS & COMPREHENSION LESSONS:

Give students the information they need to make quality decisions about which job to choose! Students will even be exposed to jobs they might never have heard of or realized they might be good at! Comprehension questions follow each reading passage and challenge students to stay focused, improve their reading skills and learn more...

TOPICS INCLUDE:

• What is the expected job growth in the next 10 years?
• What is the average salary?
• What kinds of skills are needed?
• What kind of training is required?
• What will I be expected to do?

TOP 20 JOBS INCLUDE:

JOB 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

JOB 2 Physical Therapy Assistant

JOB 3 Respiratory Therapist

JOB 4 Video Technician

JOB 5 Preschool Teacher

JOB 6 Veterinarian Technician

JOB 7 Medical Sonographer

JOB 8 Web Developer

JOB 9 Paralegal

JOB10 Fire Inspector

JOB 11 Dental Hygienist

JOB 12 Computer Support Specialist

JOB 13 Radiation Therapist

JOB 14 Geological Technician

JOB 15 MRI and X-Ray Technologist

JOB 16 Environmental Science Technician

JOB 17 Food Science Technician

JOB 18 Mechanical Engineering Technician

JOB 19 Pharmacy Technician

JOB 20 Air Traffic Controller

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THE TOP 20 JOBS SERIES:

In the 21st century, technological innovations have produced many significant changes. The jobs we have, the kind of work we do and how we do it, has been considerably impacted. Some 20th century jobs are obsolete. Some 21st century jobs are completely new.

This series was developed to give students relevant information they need to make decisions about which career to choose. Students will be exposed to cutting-edge jobs they might never have heard of or realized they might be good at. 

TOP 20 JOBS SERIES INCLUDES:

• Top 20 High School Degree Jobs
• Top 20 Skilled Labor Jobs
• Top 20 Associate Degree Jobs
• Top 20 Bachelor's Degree Jobs

BASED ON 2021 DATA & CURRENT INFORMATION:

The statistical information provided in this series such as average salary and job growth, is based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data as of September 2021. These statistics are constantly changing. Job 1 in this book might be Job 4 in 2022. But we feel confident that all the jobs will stay relevant and be worth pursuing.

Answer Key: Yes

64 Pages

Interest Level: Gr. 7 - 12

Reading Level: Gr. 4 - 5