INTRODUCTIONThe top jobs in Region 6 change every quarter. The data in this flyer highlights the most in-demand positions in Prosperity Region 6 (Genesee, Shiawassee, St. Clair, Huron, Lapeer, Sanilac, and Tuscola counties), breaks them into sub-groups, shows the most typical level of education required for the job, and the average hourly wage. Whether you are interested in Customer Service, Health Care, TDL, or Advanced Manufacturing, there are many in-demand occupations to choose from where employers need workers now. Be sure to turn the flyer over to see more top jobs on the back.

High School or Equivalent

Some College, VocationalTraining or Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate School & Beyond

EDUCATION LEVEL MOST OFTEN REQUIRED

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* Occupations with on-the-job training or require training in addition to degree

TOP TEN JOBS OVERALLThis section highlights the most in-demand jobs in the region. These ten occupations have the most online job postings by employers in Region 6.

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WORKING SMARTERTOP JOBS IN REGION 6

October – December 2014

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers *473 Job Postings, $16.71 Per Hour

Retail Salespersons *296 Job Postings, $11.80 Per Hour

Registered Nurses271 Job Postings, $30.45 Per Hour

First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers207 Job Postings, $16.56 Per Hour

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products *197 Job Postings, $27.02 Per Hour

Customer Service Representatives *156 Job Postings, $15.01 Per Hour

Medical and Health Services Managers131 Job Postings, $41.20 Per Hour

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers124 Job Postings, $13.74 Per Hour

Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers *113 Job Postings, $12.94 Per Hour

Maintenance and Repair Workers* 109 Job Postings, $15.55 Per Hour

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TOP FIVE JOBS IN ENGINEERING & DESIGNEngineering & Design jobs often require a college degree and offer competitive wages.

Mechanical Engineers59 Job Postings, $43.56 Per Hour

Industrial Engineers29 Job Postings, $39.86 Per Hour

Civil Engineers28 Job Postings, $33.08 Per Hour

Electrical Engineers26 Job Postings, $42.84 Per Hour

Manufacturing Engineers21 Job Postings, $43.45 Per Hour

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TOP FIVE JOBS IN SKILLED TRADESSkilled Trade jobs often do not require a Bachelor's degree but do require some type of certification and training.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workders533 Job Postings, $30.79 Per Hour

Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic *480 Job Postings, $18.61 Per Hour

Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers *398 Job Postings, $18.66 Per Hour

Production Workers, All Other *285 Job Postings, $16.45 Per Hour

Welders, Cutters, and Welder Fitters *217 Job Postings, $18.28 Per Hour

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TOP FIVE JOBS IN TDLTransportation, distribution, and logistics jobs are important to every industry. They often require specialized training but not a degree and frequently offer competitve wages.

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers *473 Job Postings, $18.64 Per Hour

Laborers and Freight, Stock and Material Movers, Hand *91 Job Postings, $13.95 Per Hour

Stock Clerks, Stockroom, Warehouse or Storage Yard *1,323 Job Postings, $12.11 Per Hour

Logistics Analysts11 Job Postings, $40.70 Per Hour

Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators *969 Job Postings, $15.65 Per Hour

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TOP FIVE JOBS IN HEALTHCAREHealthcare jobs require a degree and certification and are often a ticket to the middle class.

Registered Nurses271 Job Postings, $33.32 Per Hour

Physical Therapists91 Job Postings, $40.74 Per Hour

Nursing Assistans79 Job Postings, $13.05 Per Hour

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses59 Job Postings, $22.36 Per Hour

Speech-Language Pathologists48 Job Postings, $35.34 Per Hour