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 Loudoun County’s 1,400 farm businesses make up 51 percent of Northern Virginia’s 

agri-tourism venues. Source: ​2017 Virginia’s Agritourism Industry Economic Impact Report.

 Automotive service technicians and mechanics inspect, maintain, and repair cars and light trucks.  Employment of automotive service is projected to show little change from 2018 to 2028. Job opportunities for qualified jobseekers should be very good. 

Source:  https://www.bls.gov/ooh/installation-maintenance-and-repair/automotive-service-technicians-and-mechanics.htm 

Overall employment of aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and technicians is projected to grow 3 percent from 2018 to 2028, slower than the average for all occupations. Job opportunities are expected to be good because there will be a need to replace those workers leaving the occupation.

Source: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/installation-maintenance-and-repair/aircraft-and-avionics-equipment-mechanics-and-technicians.htm

 In 2018, the U.S. was considered the most valuable beauty and personal care market in the world, generating approximately 89.5 billion U.S. dollars in revenue that year. 

Masonry is one of the world's oldest professions and longest lasting of all types of construction. US Bureau of Labor predicts rapid growth of 13% for construction laborer jobs between 2016-2026.  Ideal candidates should love learning, have exceptional problem solving skills and  natural talent for working with hands. Job requirements are physically demanding. 

 http://www.masoncontractors.org

Electricians will continue to be needed to install wiring in homes and businesses and growth is projected to grow 10 percent through 2028! 

 Employment of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers is growing due to expected increases in commercial and residential building construction!

Be a superhero!  Healthcare workers are in great demand to help fight the coronavirus! See this roadmap from the Virginia Department of Health including job requirements, salary, and level of education need!  

https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Roadmap/OccupationalRoadmap.pdf

Start training now for a career as a plumber!  Job outlook should increase 3% a year for the next decade so outlook is good!

Check out the Bureau of Labor Statistics to find out more out job projections, salaries, and education needed:

https://www.bls.gov/

According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the 2019 median pay for a real estate salesperson is $50,730 and the job outlook is projected to increase 7% (faster than average).

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/sales/real-estate-brokers-and-sales-agents.htm#tab-1 

There is a high demand for welding as it is a necessary component of so many industries.  Check out https://www.careersinwelding.com to find out if welding is the right career for you!