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Glossaries - these will help you understand terms used in the documents below..
 Ability Terms              Knowledge Terms            Skills Terms


Click on the following Occupational Links to learn about the occupation(s) you may be interested in!   The links will open new web pages while allowing this page to be continuously displayed. To close the new pages, simply click on the "x" in the top right-hand corner. (Links to catalogs of local colleges are at the bottom of this page.)

The occupations that are bolded and have ** next to them are occupations where the training may be sponsored by us if you qualify. To see if you qualify come in to one of our centers where our staff will assist you in the process. Contact the center nearest to you..

Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Architecture and Construction
Auto Service Techs/ Mechanics** Carpenters
Bus/Truck Mechanics/Diesel Specialists Electricians**
Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor Trailer Plumbers/Pipefitters/Steamfitters  
Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Information Technology
Finance Computer Support Specialists
Bookkeeping/Accounting**/Auditing Clerks Public Safety
Education and Training Correctional Officers and Jailors
Elementary School Teachers Fire Fighters   
Middle School Teachers** Police & Sheriff’s Patrol Officers
Secondary School Teachers** Manufacturing
Health Sciences Maintenance/Repair Workers, General
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses ** Machinists
Medical/Clinical Lab Technologists ** Welders**, Cutters, Solderers, Brazers
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians Marketing, Sales and Service
Nursing Aides **/Orderlies/Attendants Stock Clerks and Order Fillers
Pharmacy Technicians ** Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Mechanics & Installers**
Radiologic Technologists/Technicians** Business, Management and Administration
Registered Nurses Customer Service Representatives
Surgical Technologists ** Executive Secretaries/Admin Assistants
Human Services General and Operations Managers
Social and Human Service Assistants Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
  Environmental Engineering Technicians
Links to catalogs of local colleges:
Austin Community College     Blinn College     Central Texas College     Temple College     TSTC
The Workforce Solutions of Central Texas System is an equal opportunity employer/programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Relay Texas (800) 735-2989 (TDD) or (800)735-2988 voice

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