Learn about today's hottest jobs! These easy-to-use lessons feature the 20 fastest growing jobs in 2021 that do not need a high school diploma. These are jobs where training is primarily done on-the-job, at a trade school, or technical school. And best of all... these are relevant careers... RIGHT NOW!

LIFE SKILLS 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 Wind Turbine Technician

JOB 2 Solar Panel Installer

JOB 3 Fitness Trainer

JOB 4 Home Health Care Aide

JOB 5 Animal Caretaker

JOB 6 Massage Therapist

JOB 7 Oil Derrick Operator

JOB 8 Flight Attendant

JOB 9 Cook

JOB10 Phlebotomist

JOB 11 Industrial Machinery Mechanic

JOB 12 Medical Assistant

JOB 13 Food Worker

JOB 14 Delivery Truck Driver

JOB 15 Aircraft Equipment Mechanic

JOB 16 Medical Records Specialist

JOB 17 Electrician

JOB 18 Landscape Worker

JOB 19 Firefighter

JOB 20 Police Officer

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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

Page Count: 64

Interest Level: Gr. 7 - 12

Reading Level: Gr. 4 - 5