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Use one of the search options below to find education and training programs offered by public community colleges and universities and private colleges and universities to include: technical and vocational schools; trade schools; art and design schools, and more.  Choose either Option 1 - to search an education or training program by occupational keyword, Option 2 - to search an education or training program by career area, or Option 3 - to search an education or training program by alphabetical listing.  After an education or training program is selected, a menu specific to the education or training program will be displayed on the left under Explore Education & Training Programs.

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  • Baby Sitters
    Child care workers supervise, care for, and teach children in day-care programs.
  • Backhoe Operators
    Material moving machine operators use machines to move earth, mining products, and other heavy loads.
  • Baggage Handlers
    Baggage porters and bellhops handle luggage for travelers at transportation terminals or for guests at hotels.
  • Baggage Porters and Bellhops
    Baggage porters and bellhops handle luggage for travelers at transportation terminals or for guests at hotels.
  • Bailiffs
    Bailiffs enforce the rules of behavior in courtrooms.
  • Bakers
    Bakers mix and bake ingredients to produce breads, pastries, and other baked goods.
  • Ballistics Experts
    Forensic science technicians study physical evidence in order to solve crimes.
  • Bandleaders
    Music composers, directors, and arrangers create and arrange music for films, television shows, and concerts.
  • Bank Managers
    Financial managers take care of the budgets and investments for companies.
  • Bank Tellers
    Bank tellers help customers with their banking activities.
  • Bankers
    Financial managers take care of the budgets and investments for companies.
  • Bar Managers
    Food service worker supervisors direct and oversee the work of staff who prepare and serve food.
  • Barbers
    Barbers wash and cut customers' hair.
  • Barge Captains
    Ship captains and mates direct and navigate all kinds of ships.
  • Baristas (Emerging)
    Baristas prepare and serve coffee drinks to customers in cafes, kiosks, and restaurants.
  • Barkeepers
    Bartenders prepare and serve drinks to customers in bars and restaurants.
  • Bartender Helpers
    Buspersons clear dishes, refill drinks, and keep the dining area neat.
  • Bartenders
    Bartenders prepare and serve drinks to customers in bars and restaurants.
  • Baseball Players
    Professional athletes compete in athletic events as members of a team or as individuals.
  • Basic Education Teachers
    Adult and vocational education teachers teach basic education, self-improvement courses, or occupational training skills.
  • Basketball Players
    Professional athletes compete in athletic events as members of a team or as individuals.
  • Beauticians
    Hairstylists and cosmetologists wash, cut, color, perm, and style customers' hair. Cosmetologists also apply makeup.
  • Bellhops
    Baggage porters and bellhops handle luggage for travelers at transportation terminals or for guests at hotels.
  • Bench Technicians
    Industrial electronics repairers install, maintain, and fix complex electronic equipment.
  • Benefits Interviewers
    Government benefits interviewers help determine if people qualify for government assistance.
  • Bicycle Repairers
    Bicycle repairers fix bicycles using hand tools.
  • Bike Mechanics
    Bicycle repairers fix bicycles using hand tools.
  • Bill and Account Collectors
    Bill and account collectors locate and seek payment from people, called debtors, who have overdue bills.
  • Billing Clerks
    Billing clerks keep records, calculate charges, and maintain files of payments made for goods and services.
  • Bindery Machine Operators
    Bookbinders and bindery workers cut and glue parts or run machines to bind new books or magazines.
  • Biochemists
    Biologists study plants, animals, and the environments they live in.
  • Bioengineers (Emerging)
    Bioengineers apply engineering methods to solve problems in biology and medicine. They develop devices and procedures that address medical and health-related issues.
  • Biographers
    Historians research, analyze, and explain past events and people.
  • Biological Technicians
    Science technicians conduct tests and experiments to assist scientists.
  • Biologists
    Biologists study plants, animals, and the environments they live in.
  • Biomedical Engineers
    Biomedical engineers design new tools and devices to improve healthcare. They develop new ways to treat illness and disease.
  • Biophysicists
    Biologists study plants, animals, and the environments they live in.
  • Bishops
    Clergy provide spiritual leadership.
  • Black Top Machine Operators
    Paving equipment operators use machines to apply asphalt and concrete to roads.
  • Blacksmith
    Animal caretakers give care to animals at shelters, zoos, kennels, pet shops, stables, aquariums, and research labs.
  • Blasters
    Explosives workers use explosive devices to demolish rock or structures.
  • Blood Bank Technologists
    Medical laboratory technicians conduct tests to help detect, diagnose, and treat diseases.
  • Blue-Collar Worker Supervisors
    Blue-collar worker supervisors direct, help, and train workers in physically active jobs.
  • Body and Fender Repairers
    Auto body repairers fix or replace the damaged parts of vehicle bodies and frames.
  • Bodyguards
    Security guards provide protection to their employers. They protect property from illegal entry, vandalism, theft, and fire.
  • Boiler Mechanics
    Boilermakers build, install, and repair boilers. They also work on other large containers that hold liquids and gases.
  • Boiler Operators
    Stationary engineers operate and maintain large equipment such as steam engines and generators.
  • Boilermakers
    Boilermakers build, install, and repair boilers. They also work on other large containers that hold liquids and gases.
  • Bond Analysts
    Financial analysts collect, analyze, and interpret financial information.
  • Book Editors
    Editors select and prepare written material for newspapers, magazines, and books.
  • Book Menders
    Bookbinders and bindery workers cut and glue parts or run machines to bind new books or magazines.
  • Bookbinders and Bindery Workers
    Bookbinders and bindery workers cut and glue parts or run machines to bind new books or magazines.
  • Bookkeepers
    Bookkeeping and accounting clerks manage the financial records of companies or clients.
  • Bookkeeping and Accounting Clerks
    Bookkeeping and accounting clerks manage the financial records of companies or clients.
  • Bookmobile Drivers
    Library assistants and bookmobile drivers organize and lend library materials.
  • Border Patrol Agents (Emerging)
    Border patrol agents prevent people, drugs, and weapons from entering the United States illegally.
  • Botanists
    Biologists study plants, animals, and the environments they live in.
  • Bouncers
    Security guards provide protection to their employers. They protect property from illegal entry, vandalism, theft, and fire.
  • Brake Repairers
    Automobile mechanics inspect, maintain, and repair cars and light trucks.
  • Bricklayers and Stonemasons
    Bricklayers and stonemasons build walls and structures using bricks, stones, and mortar.
  • Broadcast Technicians
    Broadcast technicians record or broadcast radio and television programs.
  • Broadcasters
    Announcers entertain and inform audiences on radio, TV, or in person at public events.
  • Broadcasters - News Reporters
    News reporters write and report news stories for newspaper, radio, or television.
  • Brokerage Clerks
    Brokerage clerks record the purchase and transfer of securities.
  • Buckers and Fallers
    Loggers work in teams to build and repair roads, clear brush, cut and buck trees, and move logs to mills and shipyards.
  • Budget Analysts
    Budget analysts help prepare and manage budgets.
  • Budget Counselors
    Financial counselors explain funding options to students or teach money management skills to clients.
  • Budget Directors
    Financial managers take care of the budgets and investments for companies.
  • Budget Examiners
    Budget analysts help prepare and manage budgets.
  • Building Consultants
    Architects plan and design all types of buildings and structures.
  • Building Custodians
    Janitors keep buildings clean and in good condition.
  • Building Inspectors
    Construction and building inspectors inspect new or remodeled structures.
  • Building Maintenance Workers
    Building maintenance workers keep buildings in good shape. They repair plumbing, electrical fixtures, machinery, and the structure of buildings.
  • Building Superintendents
    Building maintenance workers keep buildings in good shape. They repair plumbing, electrical fixtures, machinery, and the structure of buildings.
  • Building Superintendents - Property and Real Estate Managers
    Property managers take care of the daily operation of properties. Some find, buy, and develop property.
  • Bulldozer and Grader Operators
    Operating engineers and construction equipment operators use machinery to move construction materials.
  • Bus and Truck Mechanics
    Bus and truck mechanics maintain and repair diesel engines.
  • Bus Drivers
    Bus drivers operate motor vehicles that move people from one place to another.
  • Bus Drivers, School
    School bus drivers transport elementary, middle, and high school students to and from school.
  • Business Executives
    Executives run companies or government agencies. They create plans to help their organizations grow.
  • Business Managers
    Agents and business managers advise writers, performers, and athletes on business details.
  • Buspersons
    Buspersons clear dishes, refill drinks, and keep the dining area neat.
  • Butchers
    Meat cutters convert animal carcasses into pieces of meat for sale to consumers.
  • Buyers and Purchasing Agents
    Buyers and purchasing agents try to buy the best products at the lowest possible prices.

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