WORKING SMARTER TOP JOBS IN REGION 6 April–June 2015
EDUCATION LEVEL MOST OFTEN REQUIRED
INTRODUCTION The 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.
TOP TEN JOBS OVERALL This section highlights the most in-demand jobs in the region. These ten occupations have the most online job postings by employers in Region 6.
VT
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers *
HS Sales Workers
Registered Nurses
BA Managers
706 Job Postings, $16.71 Per Hour
AS
323 Job Postings, $30.45 Per Hour
HS
Retail Salespersons *
HS
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products *
253 Job Postings, $11.80 Per Hour
Customer Service Representatives *
204 Job Postings, $15.01 Per Hour
High School or Equivalent
VT
Vocational Training
AS
Some College or Associates Degree
BA
Bachelors Degree
GS
Graduate School & Beyond * Occupations with on-the-job training or require training in addition to degree
First-Line Supervisors of Retail 203 Job Postings, $16.56 Per Hour
Medical and Health Services 147 Job Postings, $41.20 Per Hour
VT
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General *
136 Job Postings, $15.55 Per Hour
GS Speech-Language Pathologists 105 Job Postings, $33.24 Per Hour
232 Job Postings, $27.02 Per Hour
HS
HS
VT
Nursing Assistants
102 Job Postings, $12.29 Per Hour
Huron Tuscola
Sanilac
Genesee St. Clair Lapeer Shiawassee