Top 10 Occupations Requiring an Applied Technology Training Certificate or AAS
Three of the top four occupational openings requiring an applied technology training certificate are healthcare related.
Openings for occupations such as truck drivers, regÂistered nurses, medical assistants, hairdressers and electricians frequently require a certificate or liÂcense and an associate or applied technology degree. The Ogden-Weber Tech College provides training for all of these occupations with the exception of truck drivers which is offered at other UCAT college’s in the state. Visit www.ucat.edu for a complete list of programs offered by applied technology colleges in Utah.
| Occupation | Openings | Vacancy Rate | Average Offered Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,666 | 13.0% | $23.60 |
| Nursing Assistants | 618 | N/A | $10.00 |
| Registered Nurses | 464 | 2.8% | $22.70 |
| Medical Assistants | 393 | 7.9% | $11.90 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists and Cosmetologists | 221 | 8.7% | $14.20 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting and Auditing Clerks | 208 | 1.8% | $16.10 |
| Electricians | 194 | 4.6% | $23.70 |
| Machinists | 129 | 4.5% | $19.90 |
| Human Resources Assistants (Except Payroll and Timekeeping) |
121 | 12.8% | $15.40 |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers and Brazers | 105 | 4.1% | $15.70 |
