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  • Cab Drivers
    Taxi drivers and chauffeurs transport passengers to and from their homes, workplaces, and other locations.
  • Cabinetmakers
    Cabinetmakers build cabinets and other items that are made from wood.
  • Cable Television Installers
    Line installers and repairers construct and maintain networks of wires and cables.
  • Cafeteria Attendants
    Buspersons clear dishes, refill drinks, and keep the dining area neat.
  • Cafeteria Managers
    Food service worker supervisors direct and oversee the work of staff who prepare and serve food.
  • Call Center Agents
    Telemarketers sell products, services, and memberships over the phone.
  • Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers
    Camera and photographic equipment repairers fix and adjust cameras and related equipment.
  • Camera Operators
    Camera operators use motion picture, TV, or video cameras to film a wide range of subjects.
  • Camp Counselors
    Recreation workers organize and lead leisure activities.
  • Captains
    Commercial fishers catch ocean fish and other marine life using nets, hooks, and traps.
  • Caption Writers
    Writers use words to express thoughts and interpret information.
  • Car Detailers
    Vehicle cleaners clean vehicles, machinery, and other types of equipment.
  • Car Mechanics
    Automobile mechanics inspect, maintain, and repair cars and light trucks.
  • Car Painters
    Vehicle painters prepare and paint cars, trucks, airplanes, farm equipment, and other vehicles.
  • Car Refinishers
    Auto body repairers fix or replace the damaged parts of vehicle bodies and frames.
  • Card Dealers
    Casino gaming workers exchange money, monitor activities, or conduct games such as poker or keno.
  • Cardiographers
    Cardiovascular technologists and technicians help doctors identify and treat cardiac (heart) and vascular (blood vessel) problems.
  • Cardiopulmonary Technologists
    Cardiovascular technologists and technicians help doctors identify and treat cardiac (heart) and vascular (blood vessel) problems.
  • Cardiovascular Technologists
    Cardiovascular technologists and technicians help doctors identify and treat cardiac (heart) and vascular (blood vessel) problems.
  • Career Counselors
    School counselors help students learn about career and education choices. They counsel students about personal problems.
  • Cargo and Freight Agents
    Transportation agents coordinate the movement of freight, mail, baggage, and passengers at airports.
  • Cargo Handlers
    Freight handlers move materials from one spot to another, such as into and out of trucks.
  • Cargo Inspectors
    Transportation inspectors enforce safety rules that protect people and cargo. They inspect equipment and services and investigate accidents.
  • Carpenters
    Carpenters cut, fit, and assemble wood and other materials to construct buildings.
  • Carpet Installers
    Floor and carpet layers install carpet, linoleum, and other floor coverings in homes or buildings.
  • Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
    Cartographers and photogrammetrists make maps of different areas.
  • Cartographic Technicians
    Surveying and mapping technicians help surveyors measure and map land.
  • Cartoonists (Emerging)
    Cartoonists draw images to express ideas.
  • Case Workers
    Social and human service assistants help clients get social services.
  • Case Workers - Social Workers
    Social workers help people solve social, financial, and health problems.
  • Cashiers
    Cashiers ring up sales and receive payments for merchandise.
  • Casino Gaming Workers
    Casino gaming workers exchange money, monitor activities, or conduct games such as poker or keno.
  • Caterers (Emerging)
    Caterers prepare food for parties, events, and conventions. They manage the preparation, cooking, delivery, and serving of the food at the event.
  • Cement Masons
    Cement masons place and finish the concrete for many types of construction jobs.
  • Central Office Installers
    Communications equipment mechanics set up and maintain equipment that transmits signals to carry information.
  • Central Office Operators
    Telephone operators help people make phone calls.
  • CEO
    Executives run companies or government agencies. They create plans to help their organizations grow.
  • Ceramics Engineers
    Materials engineers find ways to make and use materials that are useful.
  • Certified Medical Assistants
    Medical assistants help care for patients. They carry out routine treatments, conduct lab tests, and maintain office records.
  • Certified Nursing Assistants
    Nursing assistants give personal care to patients in hospitals and nursing homes. They work under the direction of nurses and doctors.
  • Certified Occupational Therapists
    Occupational therapists help people regain or learn daily living or work skills.
  • Certified Public Accountants
    Accountants and auditors assemble, analyze, and check the accuracy of financial information.
  • Certified Surgical Technologists
    Surgical technologists prepare for and assist with surgical procedures.
  • CFO
    Financial managers take care of the budgets and investments for companies.
  • Chaplains
    Clergy provide spiritual leadership.
  • Chauffeurs
    Taxi drivers and chauffeurs transport passengers to and from their homes, workplaces, and other locations.
  • Checkers
    Cashiers ring up sales and receive payments for merchandise.
  • Chefs and Dinner Cooks
    Chefs and dinner cooks measure, mix, and cook food according to recipes.
  • Chemical Analysts
    Chemists search for new knowledge and use existing knowledge about chemicals.
  • Chemical Engineers
    Chemical engineers solve problems that involve using or making chemicals.
  • Chemical Equipment Operators
    Chemical equipment operators control equipment that processes chemicals.
  • Chemical Plant Operators
    Chemical plant operators run the machines and control the processes used when making chemicals.
  • Chemical Technicians
    Science technicians conduct tests and experiments to assist scientists.
  • Chemists
    Chemists search for new knowledge and use existing knowledge about chemicals.
  • Chief Executive Officers
    Executives run companies or government agencies. They create plans to help their organizations grow.
  • Chief Executives
    Executives run companies or government agencies. They create plans to help their organizations grow.
  • Chief Financial Officers
    Financial managers take care of the budgets and investments for companies.
  • Child Care Workers
    Child care workers supervise, care for, and teach children in day-care programs.
  • Child Welfare Workers
    Social workers help people solve social, financial, and health problems.
  • Chiropractors
    Chiropractors treat patients with health problems related to back, neck, and other joint damage.
  • Choker Setters
    Loggers work in teams to build and repair roads, clear brush, cut and buck trees, and move logs to mills and shipyards.
  • Choreographers
    Choreographers create dance routines and teach them to dancers.
  • Cinematographers
    Camera operators use motion picture, TV, or video cameras to film a wide range of subjects.
  • Circulation Clerks
    Library assistants and bookmobile drivers organize and lend library materials.
  • Circulation Technicians
    Library technical assistants help librarians order, prepare, and organize materials.
  • City Planners
    Urban and regional planners conduct studies and develop proposals. They plan for the overall growth and improvement of urban, suburban, and rural areas.
  • City Planning Aides
    Social science research assistants gather and analyze data.
  • Civil Engineering Technicians
    Engineering technicians design, test, and assess products to improve them.
  • Civil Engineers
    Civil engineers plan and design roads, buildings, airports, tunnels, dams, bridges, and water systems. They may also supervise the construction.
  • Claims Adjusters and Examiners
    Insurance adjusters and examiners decide how much to pay on insurance claims.
  • Claims Clerks
    Insurance policy and claims clerks process new and existing policies and record claims.
  • Claims Takers
    Government benefits interviewers help determine if people qualify for government assistance.
  • Classroom Assistants
    Teacher aides provide teaching and clerical support for classroom teachers.
  • Clergy
    Clergy provide spiritual leadership.
  • Clerk Typists
    Typists and word processors prepare documents and other print materials using computer software.
  • Climatologists
    Meteorologists study the earth's atmosphere and the ways it affects our environment. Many of them forecast the weather.
  • Clinical Dietitians
    Dietitians plan diets for patients and educate people about eating healthy foods. Some dietitians supervise food preparation and service.
  • Clinical Psychologists
    Psychologists counsel people who have life or emotional problems. They also study human behavior and mental processes.
  • Clothes Ironers
    Clothes pressers operate presses to remove wrinkles, flatten seams, and give shape to garments.
  • Clothes Pressers
    Clothes pressers operate presses to remove wrinkles, flatten seams, and give shape to garments.
  • Clothing Designers
    Fashion designers design clothes and accessories for manufacture and sale to the public.
  • CMA
    Medical assistants help care for patients. They carry out routine treatments, conduct lab tests, and maintain office records.
  • CNA
    Nursing assistants give personal care to patients in hospitals and nursing homes. They work under the direction of nurses and doctors.
  • Coaches and Scouts
    Coaches teach and motivate players in individual and team sports. Scouts seek out top athletes for a team or sport.
  • Coating Machine Operators
    Painting and coating machine operators set up and run machines that coat or paint a wide variety of products.
  • Cobblers
    Shoe and leather workers create and repair products such as footwear, wallets, luggage, and saddles.
  • Coffee Shop Attendant
    Counter attendants work at counters in coffee shops and small restaurants. They also work in cafeterias.
  • Coffee Shop Cooks
    Short-order cooks prepare food in restaurants that emphasize fast service.
  • Coin and Vending Machine Repairers
    Coin and vending machine repairers install, maintain, and repair coin machines.
  • Collections Managers
    Curators protect items of historic, cultural, and artistic value. They study, catalog, preserve, and display documents and artifacts.
  • Collectors
    Bill and account collectors locate and seek payment from people, called debtors, who have overdue bills.
  • College and University Administrators
    College and university administrators manage the business affairs and student services of colleges.
  • College Presidents
    College and university administrators manage the business affairs and student services of colleges.
  • College Professors
    University and college teachers teach classes, conduct research, and write papers.
  • Collision Mechanics
    Auto body repairers fix or replace the damaged parts of vehicle bodies and frames.
  • Columnists
    News reporters write and report news stories for newspaper, radio, or television.
  • Commentators
    News reporters write and report news stories for newspaper, radio, or television.
  • Commercial Divers
    Commercial divers work underwater to build or repair structures. They also perform search and rescue duties.
  • Commercial Fishers
    Commercial fishers catch ocean fish and other marine life using nets, hooks, and traps.
  • Commercial Pilots
    Airplane pilots fly aircraft used to transport people and cargo.
  • Commodities Inspectors
    Agricultural inspectors determine if farmers and food processors are using safe methods to care for livestock and to process food.
  • Communications Equipment Mechanics
    Communications equipment mechanics set up and maintain equipment that transmits signals to carry information.
  • Communications Specialists
    Public relations specialists help build a positive public image for organizations.
  • Community Dietitians
    Dietitians plan diets for patients and educate people about eating healthy foods. Some dietitians supervise food preparation and service.
  • Community Service Managers
    Social and community service managers plan and direct social service programs.
  • Community Supervision Officers
    Probation officers help legal offenders become productive in the community.
  • Compensation Specialists
    Job benefits and analysis specialists study and plan employee benefits and job descriptions.
  • Compliance Officers and Inspectors
    Compliance officers and inspectors enforce rules that protect the public.
  • Composers (print)
    Page layout workers format information so it will look nice when printed.
  • Comptrollers
    Financial managers take care of the budgets and investments for companies.
  • Computer and Information Systems Managers
    Computer and information systems managers direct the work of computer-related workers.
  • Computer Chip Technicians
    Semiconductor processing operators make wafers and microcircuits. These parts do the thinking for computers and other digital devices.
  • Computer Database Administrators
    Database administrators create and maintain computer database systems.
  • Computer Engineers
    Computer engineers design and test computer hardware and software.
  • Computer Game Designers
    Video game designers write the blueprints for computer games. They decide the mission, theme, and rules of play. They write a document which fully explains what will happen in the game.
  • Computer Game Testers
    Video game testers play video games before they are released to the public. Testers closely analyze the games to make sure they work properly.
  • Computer Operators
    Computer operators load, run, and monitor computer systems.
  • Computer Programmers
    Computer programmers write and test the instructions that computers follow to perform tasks.
  • Computer Programming Managers
    Computer and information systems managers direct the work of computer-related workers.
  • Computer Security Specialists
    Computer security specialists set up plans to protect companies’ information and technology from outsiders.
  • Computer Support Specialists
    Computer support specialists help people solve problems with their computer hardware and software.
  • Computer Systems Administrators
    Computer systems administrators design, install, and support an organization's computer system.
  • Computer Systems Analysts
    Computer systems analysts improve existing computer systems. They also plan and develop new systems.
  • Computer, ATM, and Office Machine Repairers
    Computer, ATM, and office machine repairers install, maintain, and fix automated teller machines and office equipment.
  • Concierges
    Concierges make travel and entertainment arrangements for hotel guests.
  • Concrete Finishers
    Cement masons place and finish the concrete for many types of construction jobs.
  • Condominium Managers
    Property managers take care of the daily operation of properties. Some find, buy, and develop property.
  • Conductors
    Music composers, directors, and arrangers create and arrange music for films, television shows, and concerts.
  • Conductors - Train Conductors and Yardmasters
    Conductors coordinate and supervise rail travel of passengers and freight. Yardmasters move trains in yards and see that they come and go safely with the right cars attached.
  • Conference Planners
    Meeting and convention planners organize events for groups of people.
  • Conservation Scientists
    Conservation scientists manage, develop, and help protect soil and rangelands.
  • Conservationists
    Agricultural engineers design or improve farm equipment and products.
  • Conservators
    Museum technicians and conservators care for, preserve, and treat artifacts and works of art. They also document their findings.
  • Construction and Building Inspectors
    Construction and building inspectors inspect new or remodeled structures.
  • Construction and Well Drillers
    Construction and well drillers use equipment to drill holes in the earth to take samples or to insert pipes.
  • Construction Engineers
    Civil engineers plan and design roads, buildings, airports, tunnels, dams, bridges, and water systems. They may also supervise the construction.
  • Construction Estimators
    Cost estimators calculate how much time and money it will take to complete projects.
  • Construction Helpers
    Construction helpers assist experienced trades workers with less skilled tasks.
  • Construction Laborers
    General construction workers carry out semi-skilled tasks in many areas of construction.
  • Construction Managers
    Construction managers schedule and coordinate the work on construction projects.
  • Construction Worker Supervisors
    Blue-collar worker supervisors direct, help, and train workers in physically active jobs.
  • Consultant Dietitians
    Dietitians plan diets for patients and educate people about eating healthy foods. Some dietitians supervise food preparation and service.
  • Consumer Credit Counselors
    Financial counselors explain funding options to students or teach money management skills to clients.
  • Continuous Mining Machine Operators
    Mining machine operators control machines that extract coal, ore, stone, and sand from mines or quarries.
  • Contract Specialists
    Buyers and purchasing agents try to buy the best products at the lowest possible prices.
  • Contractors
    Carpenters cut, fit, and assemble wood and other materials to construct buildings.
  • Contractors - Construction Managers
    Construction managers schedule and coordinate the work on construction projects.
  • Contracts Specialists
    Agents and business managers advise writers, performers, and athletes on business details.
  • Control Room Technicians
    Broadcast technicians record or broadcast radio and television programs.
  • Control Tower Operators
    Air traffic controllers coordinate air flights to make sure that pilots and passengers travel safely.
  • Controllers
    Financial managers take care of the budgets and investments for companies.
  • Convention Planners
    Meeting and convention planners organize events for groups of people.
  • Convention Services Managers
    Hotel and motel managers make sure guests receive good service.
  • Conveyor Operators
    Material moving machine operators use machines to move earth, mining products, and other heavy loads.
  • Convict Guards
    Corrections officers keep order and enforce rules in jails and prisons.
  • Cooling System Mechanics
    Heating and cooling system mechanics install and repair heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration systems.
  • Copilots
    Airplane pilots fly aircraft used to transport people and cargo.
  • Copy Machine Operators
    Copy machine operators run copy machines to fill orders for customers or coworkers.
  • Copy Markers
    Proofreaders read printed copy or proofs to find and mark errors.
  • Copywriters
    Writers use words to express thoughts and interpret information.
  • Core Drill Operators
    Construction and well drillers use equipment to drill holes in the earth to take samples or to insert pipes.
  • Core Drillers
    Gas and oil drillers operate the equipment that is used to drill for gas and oil.
  • Coroners
    Coroners work to find the cause of deaths that are accidental, violent, or unexplained.
  • Corporate Presidents
    Executives run companies or government agencies. They create plans to help their organizations grow.
  • Corrections Officers
    Corrections officers keep order and enforce rules in jails and prisons.
  • Corrective Therapists
    Physical therapists treat patients to relieve their pain and increase their strength and mobility.
  • Corrective Therapy Assistants
    Physical therapist assistants help patients regain physical function after illness or injury.
  • Cosmetologists
    Hairstylists and cosmetologists wash, cut, color, perm, and style customers' hair. Cosmetologists also apply makeup.
  • Cost Analysts
    Budget analysts help prepare and manage budgets.
  • Cost Clerks
    Billing clerks keep records, calculate charges, and maintain files of payments made for goods and services.
  • Cost Estimators
    Cost estimators calculate how much time and money it will take to complete projects.
  • Costume and Wardrobe Specialists
    Costume and wardrobe specialists design outfits for actors. These costumes express a certain time, place, or mood.
  • Counselors
    Social workers help people solve social, financial, and health problems.
  • Counselors, Addictions
    Addictions counselors help people overcome alcohol, drug, gambling, and other dependencies.
  • Counselors, Financial
    Financial counselors explain funding options to students or teach money management skills to clients.
  • Counselors, Legal
    Lawyers study, explain, and apply laws to specific problems.
  • Counselors, Mental Health
    Mental health counselors help people manage or overcome a range of mental illnesses and emotional problems.
  • Counselors, Rehabilitation
    Rehabilitation counselors help people manage mental and physical disabilities. They help patients live as independently as possible.
  • Counselors, Residential
    Residential counselors care for the people who live in their building. They may also maintain the building.
  • Counselors, School
    School counselors help students learn about career and education choices. They counsel students about personal problems.
  • Counter and Rental Clerks
    Counter and rental clerks rent items such as tools or vehicles to customers.
  • Counter Attendants
    Counter attendants work at counters in coffee shops and small restaurants. They also work in cafeterias.
  • Couriers and Messengers
    Couriers and messengers pick up and deliver letters, documents, and packages.
  • Court Clerks
    Court clerks process legal records and perform other duties for a court of law.
  • Court Officers
    Bailiffs enforce the rules of behavior in courtrooms.
  • Court Reporters
    Court reporters record official court proceedings using stenotype machines.
  • Craft Brewers (Emerging)
    Craft brewers oversee the production and packaging of unique beer.
  • Crane and Tower Operators
    Crane and tower operators use machinery to lift and move heavy loads.
  • Crane and Tower Operators - Operating Engineers and Construction Equipment Operators
    Operating engineers and construction equipment operators use machinery to move construction materials.
  • Crane Operators
    Crane and tower operators use machinery to lift and move heavy loads.
  • Creative Directors
    Advertising managers plan and direct ads for businesses.
  • Credit Analysts
    Credit analysts evaluate requests for credit and loans. They prepare reports about whether the company should lend money to loan applicants.
  • Credit Checkers and Authorizers
    Credit checkers and authorizers review the credit history of clients. They approve or deny requests for credit.
  • Credit Interviewers
    Credit checkers and authorizers review the credit history of clients. They approve or deny requests for credit.
  • Credit Investigators
    Credit checkers and authorizers review the credit history of clients. They approve or deny requests for credit.
  • Credit Officers
    Loan officers evaluate applicants' financial backgrounds. They decide whether applicants will receive loans.
  • Credit Rating Inspectors
    Credit checkers and authorizers review the credit history of clients. They approve or deny requests for credit.
  • Crime Scene Investigators
    Forensic science technicians study physical evidence in order to solve crimes.
  • Criminalists
    Forensic science technicians study physical evidence in order to solve crimes.
  • Crossing Guards
    Crossing guards direct the movement of walkers and drivers at street intersections and construction sites.
  • Cultural Anthropologists
    Anthropologists use scientific research methods to study elements of human cultures and societies.
  • Cultural Geographers
    Geographers study physical and cultural characteristics of a given area.
  • Curators
    Curators protect items of historic, cultural, and artistic value. They study, catalog, preserve, and display documents and artifacts.
  • Custodial Supervisors
    Janitor and housekeeper supervisors oversee the work of cleaning staff.
  • Custodians
    Building maintenance workers keep buildings in good shape. They repair plumbing, electrical fixtures, machinery, and the structure of buildings.
  • Custodians - Janitors
    Janitors keep buildings clean and in good condition.
  • Custom Sewers
    Tailors construct, alter, or repair items of clothing.
  • Customer Service Representatives
    Customer service representatives try to solve customer complaints.
  • Customer Support Analysts
    Computer support specialists help people solve problems with their computer hardware and software.
  • Customizers
    Auto body repairers fix or replace the damaged parts of vehicle bodies and frames.
  • Customs Inspectors
    Detectives and investigators gather facts and evidence for criminal cases.
  • Cytotechnologists
    Medical laboratory technicians conduct tests to help detect, diagnose, and treat diseases.

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    Creating Futures Program Offers Free Online Information Technology Training
    The CompTIA Educational Foundation offers free online technology training and certification to individuals with disabilities through its Creating Futures Program.  The training and certification is to benefit individuals who are unable to afford training to gain the skills and certification to pursue a career in the information technology field.

    The program includes career prep, education, certification, and skill validation to produce properly skilled, diverse workers for the latest, in-demand jobs and placement.  Program participants have access to online training, mentoring services, practice exams, and certification vouchers 24-hours per day.  The Creating Futures Program offers individuals the opportunity to train towards a number of certifications:

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    For more information regarding the Creating Futures Program, or to apply, visit www.comptia-ef.org External link opens in a new window.  All candidate applications are screened to determine eligibility and selected applicants will be notifiied via e-mail.

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    "The Cook County President's Office of Employment Training has released a Request For Proposal (RFP) to provide Workforce Investment Act services for Adults, Dislocated Workers, and Youth. The application documents are available and the closing date for submissions is June 6, 2008 until 4:30 p.m."

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