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Florida Vocational and Technical Schools

The hottest jobs in Florida are in professional and business services. According to Florida's Department of Labor Market Statistics, the industry added 64,800 new jobs last year, a 4.9% increase. Jobs in this industry include advertising and public relations, computer systems design, employment services, scientific research and development services, and management, scientific and technical consulting services. A Florida vocational school can teach you the skills you need to get a job in one of these specific careers.

Other strong Florida industries include trade, transportation and utilities; the clothing and accessory retail trade added the most jobs last year, at 22,000. Florida vocational school training can help you find a higher-paying position in this industry, if you'd like to become an assistant manager or store manager.

From Jackson to Miami, in Orlando and beyond, you can find a Florida vocational school that will teach you the skills you need in any of these great careers.
  1. Aircraft: A&P Technician, Ground and Flight, Pilot
  2. Arts & Design: Applied and Creative, Design, Media, Fashion
  3. Automotive:  Automotive Technician, Driver, Heavy Equipment Operator, Repair, Trucking
  4. Barbering & Cosmetology: Esthetician, Cosmetologist, Hair Design, Facial, Make-Up, Manicuring, Nails, Salon Management
  5. Bartending
  6. Business: Accounting,  Administrative, General Office, Management, Marketing, Organizational Psychology, Secretarial
  7. Computers & Information Technology: CAD, Installer, Multimedia, Programmer, Repairer, Web Designer
  8. Construction: Estimator, Heavy Equipment Operator, Project Manager, Superintendent
  9. Culinary
  10. Electronics & HVAC : Assembler, Electrical and Electronics Equipment Installer, Equipment Repairer, HVAC
  11. Fashion Design: Apparel, Illustration, Merchandising
  12. Gaming: Casino Dealer, Machine Repair, Table Games
  13. Healthcare & Medical: Dental, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Medical Office, Medical Records Technician, Nursing, Optician, Paramedic, Pharmacy Technician, X-Ray Technician
  14. Inspection & Environmental: Hazardous Waste Technician, Home Inspection, Inspector, Quality Assurance
  15. Jewelry: Bench, Designer, Identification, Diamond Setter
  16. Legal: Court Reporter, Criminal Justice, Legal Office, Paralegal
  17. Machinist: Machine Operator, CNC Machinist, CNC Operator
  18. Plumber: Pipefitter
  19. Private Investigation: Investigation, Security, Protection
  20. Telecommunications: Assembler, Cable Installer, Fiber Optic Technician, Networking, Repairer, Systems Installer
  21. Travel: Flight Attendant, Hotel Management, Reservationist, Travel Agent
  22. Welding