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Baker

Bakers prepare breads, pastries, cakes, and other baked goods in food service and retail settings. In this career, you may…

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ManufacturingMixed pathways

Boat builder

Boat builders work in manufacturing and related trades to help create and assemble boats and other watercraft. In this career,…

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Compost coordinator

A compost coordinator helps organize how organic waste is collected, processed, and turned into compostable material. This job may suit…

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Designer, furniture maker

Designer, furniture makers may combine creative design with practical woodworking to plan and build furniture pieces. In Canada, this career…

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Machinist

A machinist is a skilled trades worker who often sets up and operates machine tools to shape metal and other…

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ManufacturingNo university

Mill worker

Mill workers help operate equipment and support production in industrial settings where raw materials are processed into products. This job…

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ManufacturingNo university

Packaging associate

Packaging associates work in manufacturing and utilities settings, where they may help prepare products for shipment, storage, or further processing.…

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Power engineer

Power engineers help operate and monitor equipment that supports heating, cooling, steam, power, and other utility systems in industrial and…

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ManufacturingNo university

Sawmill operator

Sawmill operators work in the manufacturing and utilities sector and help turn logs into lumber and other wood products. In…

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ManufacturingMixed pathways

Technical sales consultant

A technical sales consultant helps connect customers with products or services that have technical features. In this role, you may…

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Water treatment plant supervisor

Water treatment plant supervisors help oversee teams and operations that support safe water treatment in industrial and utility settings. This…

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ManufacturingMixed pathwaysOutlook: Good

Aircraft Assemblers

Aircraft assemblers help build airplanes by reading assembly diagrams and fitting pre-made parts together with great care. They may work…

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ManufacturingMixed pathwaysOutlook: Good

Aircraft Assembly Inspectors

Aircraft Assembly Inspectors check aircraft parts and assemblies to make sure they meet exact engineering standards. They use measuring tools…

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Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

If you like working with your hands, following detailed instructions, and seeing a project come together piece by piece, this…

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Assemblers and Inspectors, Electrical Appliance, Apparatus and Equipment Manufacturing

Assemblers and Inspectors in electrical appliance and equipment manufacturing put together and check parts that become everyday products like toasters,…

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Bakers

Bakers prepare doughs and batters for bread, pies, cakes, cookies, muffins, and other treats, then bake, frost, and decorate them…

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Binding and Finishing Machine Operators

Binding and finishing machine operators help turn printed sheets into polished finished products like books, brochures, magazines, and business forms.…

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Boat Assemblers

Boat assemblers build and fit together boats so they are ready for the water. They may cut and join wood,…

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ManufacturingMixed pathways

Camera, Platemaking and Other Prepress Occupations

Camera, Platemaking and Other Prepress Occupations are part of the work that gets images and text ready for printing. In…

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Chemical Equipment Controllers and Operators

Chemical equipment controllers and operators help keep industrial processes running safely and consistently. They monitor machines and process equipment used…

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Chemical Plant Machine Operators

Chemical Plant Machine Operators help make many everyday products by running and watching equipment in a chemical plant. They measure…

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Electronics Assemblers

Electronics assemblers put together the small parts that make electronic devices work, such as circuit boards, wires, switches, and microchips.…

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Fish Plant Cutters

Fish plant cutters help prepare fish for processing by trimming, cutting, and sorting fish parts quickly and accurately in a…

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ManufacturingNo university

Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders

Food cooking machine operators and tenders help turn raw food into cooked products in manufacturing plants. They work with equipment…

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ManufacturingMixed pathways

Furniture Finishers

Furniture finishers give wood and metal furniture its final look and protection. They work with stains, paints, sealers, and spray…

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Gas Plant Operators

Gas plant operators help keep gas processing facilities running safely and efficiently. They monitor equipment, check instruments and respond when…

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Industrial and Manufacturing Engineers

Industrial and manufacturing engineers help businesses make products more efficiently, safely, and at lower cost. They look at plant layouts,…

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ManufacturingMixed pathwaysOutlook: Good

Industrial Butchers and Meat Cutters, Poultry Preparers and Related Workers

Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers, and related workers handle meat and poultry from the processing stage to the…

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ManufacturingUniversity

Industrial Engineer

Industrial engineers study how work gets done and look for smarter ways to make systems run better. They focus on…

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ManufacturingMixed pathways

Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Technicians

Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Technicians help make factories and production systems run smoothly and efficiently. In this career, you might…

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ManufacturingMixed pathways

Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Technologists

Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Technologists help make factories and production systems run smoothly, safely, and efficiently. They may plan plant…

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ManufacturingNo university

Machinist

Machinists make precise metal parts and tools used in products, machines, and equipment. They work from drawings, measure materials carefully,…

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ManufacturingMixed pathways

Machinists

Machinists turn metal into precise parts used in many products and machines. They read engineering drawings and blueprints, plan the…

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ManufacturingNo university

Manufacturing Baker

Do you like early mornings, working with your hands, and making food that people enjoy every day? Bakers in manufacturing…

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ManufacturingNo university

Meter Readers, Utilities

If you like working on the move and paying attention to details, this job may interest you. Meter readers visit…

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ManufacturingMixed pathways

Motor Vehicle Assemblers

Motor vehicle assemblers put together cars, trucks, and other vehicles by following technical drawings and instructions. They use hand tools,…

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