Workforce Occupational Study Orange County

2003
County
Orange County
Occupational Outlook
Outlook
Occupational Information System
Orange County
Workforce Investment Board
2003
2003 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Chairman Thomas W. Wilson, Fifth District

Vice Chair James Silva, Second District
Orange County
Charles V. Smith, First District

Chris Norby, Fourth District
Bill Campbell, Third District
ADMINISTERED AND PUBLISHED BY
Orange County Workforce Investment Board
Andrew Munoz, Executive Director

Mark Mathews, Business Services Manager
Janice Jump, CCOIS Coordinator
IN COOPERATION WITH
A Cooperative Program of the
Employment Development Department Orange County Board of Supervisors
Labor Market Information Division http://www.oc.ca.gov
Brendan Kelly, CCOIS Group Manager http://www.ocwib.org
Fernando Piña, Research Manager California Career Resource Network
Keiko Matsushita, CCOIS Site Analyst http://www.californiacareers.info
State of California Employment Development Department,
PREPARED BY Labor Market Information Division
http://www.calmis.ca.gov
Janice Jump, CCOIS Coordinator
Orange County Workforce Investment Board For More Information, Contact:
1300 South Grand Avenue, Building B Andrew Munoz, Executive Director
Santa Ana, CA 92705 Orange County Workforce Investment Board
(714) 567 - 7414 (714) 567-7371
A PRODUCT OF
Occupational Outlook Report - 2003 1

Table of Contents
ORANGE COUNTY WORKFORCE INVESTEMENT BOARD ............................... 4
Orange County Profile ......................................................................................................................... 4
Orange County 2003 State of the Workforce ..................................................................................... 6
Select Skills Required for Top Orange County Growth Occupations, by Cluster ....................... 7
INTRODUCTION TO THE 2003 OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK ............................ 8
GUIDE TO THE OCCUPATIONAL PROFILES ................................................... 10
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ......................................................................... 13
OCCUPATIONS SURVEYED 1993-2003 ......................................................... 14
ORANGE COUNTY OCCUPATIONAL PROFILES (2001-2003) ...................... 19

Accountants & Auditors ..................................................................................................................... 20
Administration Services Managers (SOC) ...................................................................................... 22
Amusement & Recreation Attendants ............................................................................................. 24
Assemblers - Electrical & Electronic Equipment – Precision ........................................................ 26
Biotechnology Laboratory Assistants (Non-SOC) .......................................................................... 28
Bookkeeping, Accounting & Auditing Clerks, Including Bookkeepers ..................................... 30
Carpenters (SOC) ................................................................................................................................ 32
Chefs and Head Cooks (SOC) ........................................................................................................... 34
Chemical Technicians (SOC) ............................................................................................................. 36
Computer Aided Design (CAD) Technicians .................................................................................. 38
Computer Programmers (SOC) ......................................................................................................... 40
Computer Security Specialists (Non-SOC) ...................................................................................... 42
Computer Software Engineers-System Software (SOC) ................................................................ 44
Computer System Analyst (SOC) ..................................................................................................... 46
Concrete & Terrazzo Finishers .......................................................................................................... 48
Construction Laborers (SOC) ............................................................................................................ 50
Cooks - Restaurant .............................................................................................................................. 52
Cooks - Specialty Fast Food ............................................................................................................... 54
Correction Officers & Jailers .............................................................................................................. 56
Database Administrators ................................................................................................................... 58
Desktop Publishers (SOC) ................................................................................................................. 60
Electrical Powerline Installers & Repairers ..................................................................................... 62
Employment Interviewers, Private & Public Employ. Svcs. (Non-SOC) .................................... 64
Financial Managers (SOC) ................................................................................................................. 66
First Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers & Repairers ..................................... 68
Fitness & Wellness Coordinators ...................................................................................................... 70
Food Preparation Workers ................................................................................................................. 72
Food Service Managers (SOC) ........................................................................................................... 74
Foreign Language & Literature Teachers - Postsecondary ........................................................... 76
Graphic Art Designers ........................................................................................................................ 78
Guards & Watch Guards .................................................................................................................... 80
Hand Packers & Packagers ................................................................................................................ 82
Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Mechanics & Installers ........................................... 84
Human Service Workers .................................................................................................................... 86
Interior Designers ................................................................................................................................ 88
Legal Secretaries (SOC) ...................................................................................................................... 90
Loan and Credit Clerks ...................................................................................................................... 92
Machinists ............................................................................................................................................ 94
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (SOC) ............................................................................ 96
Maintenance Repairers - General Utility ......................................................................................... 98
Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations Managers ................................................................ 100
Mechanical Engineers ....................................................................................................................... 102
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Medical Appliance Technicians (SOC) ........................................................................................... 104

Medical Assistants (SOC) ................................................................................................................. 106
Medical Equipment Repairers (SOC) ............................................................................................. 108 Occupational
Medical Records Technicians .......................................................................................................... 110
Microbiologists (SOC) ....................................................................................................................... 112 Outlook Reports
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics - Except Engines ............................................................. 114 Provide
Network Professionals ..................................................................................................................... 116 Reliable Local
Operating Engineers ......................................................................................................................... 118
Optical Instrument Assemblers (Non-SOC) .................................................................................. 120
Painters & Paperhangers - Construction & Maintenance ........................................................... 122
LABOR MARKET
Paralegal Personnel ........................................................................................................................... 124 INFORMATION
Personal & Home Care Aides .......................................................................................................... 126
Pharmacists (SOC) ............................................................................................................................ 128
Pharmacy Technicians ...................................................................................................................... 130
Physicians’ Assistants ....................................................................................................................... 132 Orange County’s Top
Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters .............................................................................................. 134 Ten Industry Clusters
Precission Devices Inspectors & Testers (Non-SOC) ................................................................... 136
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Ed. (SOC) .............................................................................. 138
Producers & Directors (SOC) ........................................................................................................... 140 Biomedical
Production, Planning & Expediting Clerks (SOC) ....................................................................... 142
Production Inspectors, Testers, Graders, Sorters, Samplers & Weighers ................................. 144 Business & Profes-
Radiologic Technologists .................................................................................................................. 146 sional Services
Receptionists & Information Clerks ............................................................................................... 148
Respiratory Care Practitioners ........................................................................................................ 150 Communications
Roofers (SOC) .................................................................................................................................... 152
Sales Agents - Advertising ............................................................................................................... 154 Computer Hardware
Sales Agents - Selected Business Services ...................................................................................... 156
Secondary School Teachers .............................................................................................................. 158 Computer Software
Secretaries - Except Legal and Medical ......................................................................................... 160
Speach-Language Pathologists (SOC) ............................................................................................ 162 Construction
Special Education Teachers .............................................................................................................. 164
Stock Clerks - Sales Floor ................................................................................................................. 166 Defense/Aerospace
Stock Clerks - Stockroom, Warehouse & Storage Yard ................................................................ 168
Technical Writers ............................................................................................................................... 170 Energy &
Telemarketers (SOC) ......................................................................................................................... 172 Environment
Telephone & Cable TV Line Installers & Repairers ..................................................................... 174
Travel Agents ..................................................................................................................................... 176 Health Services
Truck Drivers - Heavy or Tractor Trailer ....................................................................................... 178
Ultrasound Technologists (Non-SOC) ........................................................................................... 180 Tourism
Veterinary Assistants ........................................................................................................................ 182
Welders & Cutters ............................................................................................................................. 184
Wholesale & Retail Buyers - Except Farm Products .................................................................... 186
Writers & Editors ............................................................................................................................... 188
COMPARISON OF AVERAGE 2003 WAGES BY AREA ................................ 190
TRAINING PROVIDER DIRECTORY ............................................................... 191

Training Providers by Occupation ................................................................................................. 192
Training Providers by Provider Name ........................................................................................... 200
APPENDICES ................................................................................................ 269

A – Occupations with the Fastest Job Growth .............................................................................. 270
B – Occupations with the Greatest Job Growth ........................................................................... 271
C – Occupations with the Most Job Openings .............................................................................. 272
D – Occupations with Projected Job Loss ...................................................................................... 273
E – Occupations with High Educational Requirements ............................................................. 274
F – Occupations with Low Educational Requirements .............................................................. 275
G – Sample CCOIS Questionnaire .................................................................................................. 276
Orange Count
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OVERVIEW
Orange County Board of Supervisors and the Orange County labor organizations, community-based organi-
Workforce Investment Board (OCWIB) in partnership with the zations-including those serving disabled in-
State Employment Development Department's Labor Market dividuals and veterans, economic develop-
Information Division sponsor the Occupational Outlook ment agencies and One-Stop program part-
Report. The Workforce Investment Board (WIB) is appointed ners.
by the Board of Supervisors under the provisions of the fed-
eral Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA). According to Orange County's workforce system, under the
the terms of the Act, membership on the WIB must include WIA, is now locally planned, managed, and ad-
a majority of business representatives, education providers, ministered by the Workforce Investment Board.
Orange County Profile

POPULATION
Orange County is second only to Los Angeles County in popu-

lation. According to the Department of Finance’s population
estimates, the County’s population exceeds 2.9 million. This
represents a gain of 48,300 persons over the 2002 estimates.
The cities of Irvine, Newport Beach, and San Clemente re-
corded the highest growth rates increasing their population
by more than 5 percent. By the year 2020, population projec-
tions estimate Orange County will grow to 3.5 million.
EMPLOYMENT
The County’s civilian labor force contiues to gain, totaling 17.7% of all employment (close to 250,000 jobs);
1.5 million in 2002. Ten percent of Orange County’s labor almost half of these are in administrative and
market is self-employed. Overall employment is expected to support services.
increase 23% over the next ten years. The unemployment
rate for December 2003 was 3.2. This compares with a State Manufacturing is the third largest industry
unemployment rate of 6.7%. employer, providing 13.5 percent of all
employment. The total number of jobs in 2002
According to the Employment Development Department declined by 18,500, to a total of 190,000.
(EDD), Orange County’s largest industrial employers are trade, Durable goods manufcturing recorded the
transportation and utilities, professional and business services, greatest job loss (14,800 jobs) with the major-
and manufacturing. Of these, trade, and transportation and ity of the loss occurring in computer and elec-
utilities are the largest employers, accounting for 18.6 percent tronic products manufacturing.
of the County’s total employment. Within the trade industry,
most of the jobs are in retail trade (152,400) as well as whole- Orange County’s fastest growing industries
sale trade (81,300). Professional and business services provide include: construction, leisure and hospitality,

and agriculture. Construction gained 13,900 jobs from 1998 employment of 156,400 is an increase of
to 2002 for a growth of more than 21 percent. Most of the 24,500 jobs over 198 totals. Agriculture pro-
growth has been in the specialty trade contractors’ compo- vides only 0.5 peercent of all employment
nent, with added almost 12,000 new jobs during this period. in Orange County, however the industry
gained 600 new jobs in 2002 and has added
New jobs in the leisure and hospitality industry have a total of 1,100 new jobs ince 1998.
grown by more than 18 percent since 1998. The 2002
ORANGE COUNTY INDUSTRY TRENDS AND OUTLOOK 2001 — 2008
The Employment Development has released new indus- Instruments and related manufacturing
try projections by county for the period 2001 — 2008. All products will be up 3,400 new jobs.
major industry divisions will see growth except mining, The nondurable good category should add
the County’s smallest industry. EDD projects that nonfarm 6,200 jobs mostly concentrated in the textile
employment in Orange County will grow by 214,900 jobs mill products and apparel and paper, printing
from 1,418,300 to 1,633,200 or 15.2 percent during the fore- and publishing groups.
cast period.
Government employment will expand by

Services, the largest industry division in Orange County,
will grow by 98,200 jobs or nearly 48 percent of all job
15,200 jobs. The local education sector of gov-
growth. ernment, will account for the majority of the
increase by adding 9,500 new jobs.
Business services will grow by 41,900 new jobs, led by
advances in personnel supply, temporary help services, Finance, insurance, and real estate employ-
and increased demand for computer programming, and ment will expand by 13,700 new jobs. Finance,
computer related services; the largest group in this industry division, will
Health services up by 14,200 new jobs:. gain 5,300 jobs. The real estate group will add
Engineering and managment services up by 11,500 new 4,700 jobs as the construction industry contin-
jobs; and, ues to expand. The insurance sector should ex-
pand by 3,600 payroll jobs.
Other services will be up by 14,700 new jobs.
Construction will increase by 12,300 jobs.

Trade will grow by 44,300 new jobs as retail trade gains
Demand for construction workers will in-
29,550 and wholesale trade gains 15,800 jobs. Retail will
crease in both residential and commercial
see expansion in all segments of this division, with eating
building. Special trade contractors (plumb-
and drinking places leading with 13,800 additional jobs,
ing, painting, electrical work, carpentry, and
In wholesale trade, durable goods will add 11,200 jobs
an array of construction specialties) will ac-
and 4,700 additional payroll jobs are anticipated in
count for most of the gain with 9,200 jobs.
nondurable goods.
Transportation and public utilities should

Manufacturing employment will increase by 23,900 jobs,
increase by 6,100 jobs, with more than half
mostly in the durable goods category, which will add
the gain, 3,800 jobs, in the transportation
17,800 new jobs.
sector. The remaining growth will come
Electronic equipment manufacturing will be up by 4,700 from communications and public utilities.
new jobs;
Transportation equipment up by 3,700 jobs; Mining employment will remain steady at
the 2001 level of 600 jobs.

Orange County 2003 State of the Workforce
In this past year, the Orange County Workforce Investment 2. Technical workers are in inadequate
Board commissioned the Orange County Business Council supply to support the growing high-tech
(OCBC) to create the second annual State of the County industries in the County. As well, the
Workforce publication. The OCBC determined that Orange research indicates that technical
County is continuing to undergo a profound change as any in workers in general and specifically
its history—the transformation from a diverse manufacturing those related to Computer Support are
economy to a diverse high-tech, knowledge intensive economy. not being developed in adequate
“A high-quality education and training system, a skilled numbers. Demand for workers at the
workforce, and creative innovation are the keys to ensuring technical level in IT and may other
our region’s future economic success.” industries have been filled recently by
H1-B (foreign) visa acquisition. In the
current geopolitical environment, it is a
The previous State of the County Workforce report emphasized
difficult proposition to rely on this
that rapid change, global markets, the continual need for
source of workers for this or any other
innovation, and rapid growth of new technology throughout
category.
Orange County industries and occupations will characterize
the new economy. The general conclusions of the report are: 3. Insufficient numbers of students are
receiving preparation in science and
The need for a more technically skilled workforce. mathematics that will enable them to fill
Increased emphasis on science, math, and computer skills the demand for technical, professional,
in K-12 education. and managerial careers in the high-tech
growth areas of the County. This
An increasing reliance on knowledge and skills rather
threatens the economic viability of these
than unskilled, routine tasks.
key growth industries.
Increasing wealth opportunities for wealth creation and
4. Business and industry have no easy,
prosperity for Orange County residents.
formal, or objective way to provide the
Promotion of the need to continuously evolve a career information, education, and training
with new skills and additional training, retraining in the providers require assuring that
form of life-long learning. programs match needs.
Increased reliance on professional, managerial, and
executive workers.
To read the entire Orange County 2003 State
Increased need for R&D, creative, and design occupations. of the Workforce report, visit the OCWIB web
site at http://www.ocwib.org/, click on Labor
The 2003 State of the Workforce report concluded that Orange Market Information, then click on Workforce
County (OC) is facing significant challenges: Indicator Report.
1. Low-educated workers’ comprise a very substantial

amount of the available workforce. US Census Data For more information on Industry
indicates that 25 percent of OC residents 25 years of age
Clusters or other workforce indicators,
and older have less than a high school diploma. In the
or to read the entire Orange County
City of Santa Ana, the percentage of adults with less than
a high school diploma is 56 percent. Lacking the basic Workforce Indicators Report 2003
education to participate in the ongoing training and skills visit the OCWIB web site at:
development that is now needed, these workers will not
be able to provide the output that business will require http://www.ocwib.org.
for the Orange County economy to continue to grow.

Select Skills Required for Top Orange County Growth

Occupations, Identified by Cluster
Source: Orange County Business Council Analysis
CLUSTER OCCUPATION & SKILLS NEEDED
Biomedical Assembler, Fabricator Assembler Precision Sales Rep's, Medical

Information Ordering Written Comprehension Oral Expression
Problem Sensitivity Visualization Oral Comprehension
Visualization Information Ordering Written Comprehension
Business & Guard Hand Packager Billing & Account Controller
Professional Services Oral Expression Operation and Control Number Facility
Oral Comprehension Writing Oral Comprehension
Problem Sensitivity Reading Comprehension Oral Expression
Communications Telephone & Cable Installer Sales Systems Analyst
Installation Oral Expression Reading Comprehension
Repairing Speech Clarity Programming
Troubleshooting Oral Comprehension Troubleshooting
Computer Hardware Systems Analyst Electrical/Electronic Engineer Engraving & Printing
Workers - Hand
Reading Comprehension Mathematics Information Ordering
Programming Science Control Precision
Troubleshooting Reading Comprehension Visualization
Computer Software Systems Analyst Computer Support Specialist Computer Engineer
Reading Comprehension Instructing Operations Analysis
Programming Operations Analysis Mathematics
Troubleshooting Testing Science
Construction Plasterers & Stucco Masons Carpenter Painters & Paperhangers
Construction
Manual Dexterity Installation Static Strength
Information Ordering Product Inspection Oral Comprehension
Deductive Reasoning Equipment Selection Information Ordering
Defense / Aerospace Machinist Assembler / Fabricator Hand Worker
Visualization Information Ordering Manual Dexterity
Control Precision Problem Sensitivity Static Strength
Written Comprehension Visualization Information Ordering
Energy & Environment Assembler - Precision Assembler Fabricator General Managers & Top
Executives
Written Comprehension Information Ordering Coordination
Visualization Problem Sensitivity Judgment and Decision Making
Information Ordering Visualization Systems Perception
Health Services Registered Nurse Medical Assistant Dental Assistant
Speaking Service Orientation Oral Expression
Service Orientation Writing Oral Comprehension
Reading Comprehension Active Listening Written Comprehension
Tourism Waiters & Waitresses Combined Food Preparation Cook - Restaurant
& Service Workers
Service Orientation Active Listening Information Ordering
Active Listening Service Orientation Memorization
Speaking Social Perceptiveness Written Comprehension

Introduction to the 2003 Occupational Outlook
The 2003 Occupational Outlook for Orange Department administers the CCOIS under the advise-
County is the result of a collaborative effort be- ment and policy guidance of the California Career Re-
tween the Orange County Board of Supervisors, source Network (CalCRN).
the Orange County Workforce Investment
Board, the State of California Employment Since 1990, the County of Orange has been providing this
Development Department, Labor Market In- information under the CCOIS. In the past decade, labor mar-
formation Division (EDD/LMID), and the ket information has been obtained on 200 occupations
California Cooperative Occupational Infor- through confidential surveys of over 4,000 local employers.
mation System (CCOIS). The EDD/LMID The Occupational Outlook is the primary source of local,
and the Orange County Workforce Invest- in-depth, and up-to-date occupational information. The
ment Act (WIA) funds, as administered by occupations selected for the current 2003 survey are based
the Orange County Board of Supervisors upon the 1999 - 2006 Occupational Projections provided by
provided the funding for this report. At the the EDD for Orange County as well as the growth occupa-
state level, the Employment Development tions by Cluster identified by the OCWIB.
PROGRAM GOAL
The Occupational Outlook Report is an important component of the Workforce Investment System. By
providing current, local, and detailed labor market information for educators, job seekers, training
providers and employers, the labor needs of Orange County's employers will be more closely matched
with the skills of job seekers.
THE OCCUPATIONAL PROFILES

The occupational profiles contain descriptive and information is easy to read and includes employer pref-
statistical occupational information, including erences or requirements, wages, occupational demand,
data obtained through confidential surveys with and sources of employment and training.
Orange County employers. All persons having
access to the data are required to sign a confiden- Program Planning This report provides local planners
tiality agreement. The profiles are in alphabetical and administrators with employment, training, and
order by occupation title and year. Detailed in- placement data, as well as occupational size and ex-
formation includes: occupation description; pected growth rates. Program planners can use this data
wages & fringe benefits; employer requirements to evaluate, improve, or eliminate existing programs, or
including training and work experience; skill to plan new programs.
requirements; employment trends, and training
information is provided for each occupation pro- Curriculum Design Training providers can assess and
filed in this report. update their curriculum based upon current employer
needs and projected trends, which are indicated in this
The information in this report can be used by a report.
variety of organizations and individuals for
many different purposes. Some possible uses are Economic Development Local government agencies and
listed here. economic development organizations will find labor
pool information such as occupational size, expected
Career Decisions Career counselors and job growth rates and wages, useful in determining the
seekers can make informed occupational potential for business growth and development in our
choices based on skills, abilities, interests, labor market area.
education, and personal needs. The localized

Program Marketing Training providers can effectively

market their programs by informing students, employ-
ers, and others that the chances for job placements are
much greater because their training programs are
developed using reliable local occupational data.
Human Resource Management Small business own-
ers and large corporate human resource directors alike
can use this report to help determine competitive
wages and benefits, improve their recruitment methods,
and assess the availability of qualified workers for
business relocation or expansion purposes.
Information contained in the Occupational Profiles section
of this report, unless otherwise noted, applies specifi-
cally to Orange County.
CALIFORNIA TRAINING & EDUCATION PROVIDERS (CTEP)
The 2003 Occupational Outlook Report (OOR) for Orange extensive and in-depth leading to a 4-Year Degree.
County continues to provide an expanded listing of the Post-Graduate coursework is often available
providers offering courses related to the occupations leading to a Masters Degree and Ph.D. Entrance
surveyed. A listing of schools and training providers requirements are usually higher than Community
located in Orange County which includes providers not Colleges.
listed in the OOR Training Directory may be found by
accessing the CTEP Training Directory located on the University Extensions generally do not provide
Internet at www.soicc.ca.gov/ctep/. The CTEP is degrees, but instead offer certificate programs,
updated annually, however, changes in phone conferences and seminars, technical classes,
numbers or programs offered may occur and short courses for continuing edu-
The 2003 cation.
after the update has been completed. The
Occupational
reader is urged to contact the school di-
Outlook Report for Community Colleges are pub-
rectly for specific education or training
Orange County licly funded and generally offer re-
information. Inclusion in the CTEP
medial and basic college-level
Training Directory does not constitute includes an courses; continuing education
the Employment Development Depart-
expanded listing courses; vocational/technical certifi-
ment’s (EDD) or the Orange County
of the providers cate programs, and 2-Year Associate
Workforce Investment Board’s endorse-
offering courses Degrees. Many of the courses of-
ment of a provider’s program or the
fered are transferable to a 4-Year Col-
quality of its services, nor does exclusion related to the
lege and count towards the total num-
imply an unfavorable judgement of the occupations ber of units required to obtain a Bach-
contribution a provider may be making to
surveyed. elors Degree. Courses are often less ex-
the community.
pensive than those offered at a 4-Year College
Colleges and Universities, University Extensions, or University.
Community Colleges and Community College Dis-
Regional Occupational Programs (ROP) are
tricts, Regional Occupational Programs (ROPs), Adult
certificate training programs offered by public
Education Programs, and private training providers are
schools statewide to high school students (age 16
listed alphabetically. Together, these providers offer
or older) and adults. They offer more than 100
almost all of the necessary certificate or degree pro-
different career preparation courses within five
grams to prepare an individual for entry into a new
career pathway areas: Business Office/Market-
occupation. The following offers a brief description of
ing, Industrial & Technical, Health, Consumer
each of the five educational and training categories:
Homemaking/Home Economics, and Agriculture.
Colleges and Universities may either be public or Certificate programs are generally low-cost and
privately funded. Coursework offered generally is rarely last more than one year.

Adult Education Programs are offered to STATE & FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE MANDATES
adults and located within public schools. Ba-
sic education, literacy programs, continuing The occupations surveyed under the CCOIS over the past
education classes and vocational training are decade present a comprehensive, longitudinal study of
generally low-cost and rarely last more than the evolution of Orange County's labor market. The co-
one year. Most programs offer a General Edu- ordination of the program at the State level allows econo-
cation Diploma (GED), which may be substi- mists, planners and others to view the labor markets re-
tuted for a high school diploma – an impor- gion by region or the State as a whole, using locally ac-
tant credential for job seekers. quired data. The labor market information provided in
the Occupational Outlook Report meets the requirements
Private Training Providers are required to be of federal and State legislation including:
approved by the California Bureau for Private
Postsecondary and Vocational Education Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA)
(BPPVE). Courses and fees vary considerably; Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology
therefore, it is suggested that the prospective Education Act
student contact the school directly to deter- California's Family Economic Security Act (FESA)
mine the validity of the programs offered in California Education Code (ROC/P and Community
meeting the student's career goals. Colleges)
Wagner-Peyser Act
Additional information regarding job profiles and Welfare to Work Act of 1997 (CalWORKS)
training may be accessed through the EDD's Cali-
fornia Career & Training Information System –
CaCTIS web site at http://www.cactis.ca.gov.
CaCTIS is a Joint Project between the California
Career Resource Network and the Labor Market
Information Division of the Employment Devel-
opment Department.
Guide to the Occupational Profiles

The 2001, 2002, and 2003 Occupational Profiles are generally represent emerging occupations not identified
organized by year beginning with the current year. or categorized by the OES classification system. Non-OES
Although there were minor modifications to the for- classified occupations may not be directly comparable
mat in which the data was presented, and some across locations and, therefore, are not inluded in em-
data categories were added or eliminated, the ployment projections.
basic information described in this section remains
the same for all three years. Beginning in the year 2003, the occupations are classi-
fied according to the Standard Occupations Classifica-
TITLES & JOB DESCRIPTIONS tion (SOC) System. The system was developed by the
Bureau of Labor Statistics through a cooperative effort
For the years 2001 and 2002, occupation titles and of all federal agencies that use occupational classifica-
job descriptions are listed alphabetically by either tion systems in response to a growing need for a univer-
their 6-digit Occupational Employment Statistics sal occupational classification system. Such a system
(OES) classification number, developed by the U.S. would allow government agencies and private industry
Department of Labor, or by a 9-digit Non-OES to produce comparable data. All workers are classified
classification number. The OES classification into one of over 820 occupations according to their oc-
system produces employment and wage estimates cupational definition. Occupations are combined to form
for over 700 “standard occupations” and is closely 23 major groups, 96 minor groups, and 449 broad occu-
related to the other sources of occupational data pations. Each broad occupation includes detailed
at the State and national levels. Non-OES classi- occupation(s) requiring similar job duties, skills, educa-
fied occupations or “non-standard occupations” tion, or experience.

WAGES & BENEFITS ties. Because the lack of education will create a barrier
with some employers, employers’ educational state-
Wages included in this report are hourly rates paid by ments have been included in the report.
the employers participating in the survey for employees
When reference is made to “All, Almost all, Most,
at three levels of experience. The report does not include
Many, Some, or Few” of the survey respondents, the
extreme wages. Commissions reported by some employ-
following guidelines apply:
ers are converted into hourly rates and are considered as
a different form of conpensation paid in addition to basic All employers = 100%
wages. Although wage data are shown to the nearest Almost all employers = 80% up to but not including 100%
Most employers = 60% up to but not including 80%
whole number, this should not be interpreted as an indi-
Many employers = 40% up to but not including 60%
cation of precision (ranges are considered to be represen- Some employers = 20% up to but not including 40%
tative). In some cases, entry-level wages may be higher Few employers = less than 20%
than wages paid to experienced employees as a result of
contracted amounts, fringe benefits, or a majority of the The actual percentages are indicated for the occu-
employers surveyed reporting they do not hire entry level pations surveyed in 2003
personnel. The data enable comparison of salary ranges
Skills, Licenses and Other Requirements provide more
across occupations; however; the data are not intended
detailed information regarding actual characteristics
to represent official prevailing wages. Union and non-
of the occupation.
union wages are reported separately if the percent of
union employers is less than 80% or greater than 20%.
EMPLOYMENT TERMS
Wage data were collected during the time period No-
vember 3, 2003 to January 31, 2004, and reflect the fol-
lowing definitions: The terms presented in this section of the report refer
to the relative difficulty employers experience in
New Hires, Inexperienced: Persons trained or other- locating qualified applicants for entry and experi-
wise qualified, but without paid experience in the enced positions in the occupation. This section is
occupation. useful to students and job seekers in determining the
probable degree of difficulty in obtaining employment
New Hires, Experienced: Wages paid to journey-level
in the occupation. The terms used in describing the
or experienced persons just starting at the firm.
local supply and demand situation found in the area
3+ Years With Firm: Wages generally paid to per- for the current OOR are defined as:
sons with more than three years' journey-level ex-
perience at the firm. Very Difficult: Demand is considerably greater
than supply of qualified applicants. Employers
The benefit information was obtained from employer
often cannot find qualified applicants when an
survey results. The data was provided by employers re-
opening exists. Qualified applicants encounter no
sponding to the benefits questions and may not repre-
competition in their job search. Weighted Aver-
sent all the employers surveyed. All data is based on full
age is 3.00 through 4.00.
time employment and the percentage of employers re-
sponding to the questions.
Moderately Difficult: Demand is somewhat
greater than the supply of qualified applicants.
EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS Employers may have some difficulty finding
qualified applicants at times. Qualified applicants
This section indicates the employer's requirements for encounter little competition in their job search.
training and work experience, education, and skills. Weighted Average is 2.00 to but not including
Also included are typical employer preferences and 3.00.
key personal traits usually present in those working
in the occupation. Not Difficult: Supply of qualified applicants is
considerably greater than demand, creating a
Education of Recent Hires - While minimum educa- very competitive job market for applicants.
tional requirements have been shown as employers Weighted Average is 1.00 to but not including
expressed them, these educational requirements are 2.00.
not always essential for the performance of job du-

Guide to the Occupational Profiles
The Turnover Rate refers to employees hired to fill va- Orange County's Average Job Growth Rate for the
cancies created by employees leaving and those pro- period 2001 - 2008 is projected to be 15.2%. This is a
moted. The turnover rate does not include new posi- decrease from the previous projection period, 1999 -
tions created as a result of growth. For most occupa- 2006, when, according to the Employment Develop-
tions, more openings are the result of workers leaving ment Department (EDD), the Average Job Growth Rate
the labor force (attrition) or changing occupations was 18.1%. Employers were asked to report if they
rather than of industry growth. Replacement open- experienced an increase or decline in the previous 12
ings are most numerous in occupations with relatively months and whether they expect the occupation to
low training. increase or decline in the next 2 years. The EDD's pro-
jections for the occupation are also provided using the
Recruitment Methods are shown to aid the job seekers following terms, for comparison:
in determining the best approach to use for seeking
employment in the particular occupation. Much faster than average:
1.50 times average or more
Other information that may be listed here includes Faster than average:
employers who will promote from within the organi- 1.10 to 1.49 times average
zation, union affiliation, work patterns, and, if indi- Average:
cated by the employers, emerging occupations. 0.90 to 1.09 times average
Slower than average:
The terms used to describe the size of a particular occu- 0.10 to 0.89 times average
pation refer to the estimated number of workers in the Remain Stable:
occupation in Orange County. For the years 2001 and 0.00 to 0.09 times average
2002, occupational size in Orange County for the period Slow decline:
1999 – 2006 is described using the following scale: Less than 0
Small - Less than 2,175 TRAINING PROVIDERS

Medium - 2,175 to 4,348
Large - 4,349 to 9,422 Training providers and programs offered are listed
Very Large - 9,423 and above for the specific occupation. Training data was collected
in the summer and fall of 2001, 2002, and 2003. The va-
For the current survey year, 2003, the occupational size lidity of this information is based solely on information
in Orange County is described using the following provided by the training provider. Changes often
scale: occur; therefore, users of this information are encour-
aged to contact the provider directly. Additional Internet
Small - Less than 2,220 training resources are listed including the State
Medium - 2,220 to 4,438 Training Inventory, Orangeworks, I-TRAIN and,
Large - 4,439 to 9,617 where appropriate, California Regional Occupational
Very Large - 9,618 and above Programs (ROPs).
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Orange County Workforce Investment Board would like to thank presented in this report.
the following entities for their contributions to the 2003 Occupational
Outlook Report. The Social Science Research Center at California State University, Fuller-
ton, Gregory Robinson, Ph.D., Director, CCOIS Survey Managers Jeff
The Orange County Board of Supervisors for their continuing dedica- Wood, Emily Parrott, Liz Blancas, Stevon Lewis, and all the survey staff
tion to the California Cooperative Occupational Information System for their professional dedication in conducting over 1200 interviews with
and the production of the Occupational Outlook Report for Orange the employers and obtaining the data presented in this Report.
County.
Keiko Matsushita, EDD/LMID Site Analyst, for her guidance, support
The Orange County Workforce Investment Board for its goal of pro- and patience with staff in the production of this Report.
viding current, timely labor market information to local businesses
and job seekers. The EDD/LMID professional staff Richard Holden, Brendan Kelly,
Fernando Piña, Diana Portillo, Conrad Gauntlett, and Ann Marshall for
The 1200 Orange County Employers who gave their valuable time their support and dedication to the integrity of the CCOIS and the Oc-
and graciously agreed to participate in the Occupational Survey. cupational Outlook Reports statewide.
The Education and Training Providers of Orange County who The readers of this publication who will be the final judge as to its use-
provided information on training resources for occupations fulness.

Research Methodology
OCCUPATION SELECTION PROCESS
Employers were contacted by telephone and
additional employers were added to the origi-
The Employment Development Department's Labor Market In- nal sample as necessary to ensure meeting a
formation Division (EDD/LMID) prepares a forecast of employ- 50% response rate and also to survey 40% of
ment trends for occupations in Orange County with 100 or more the sample's projected employment size. Re-
employees. EDD/LMID projections tables are used as the basis sponse goals are designed to ensure that in-
for the occupation selection. For the year 2001, EDD/LMID 1997- formation is collected from enough firms to in-
2004 occupational projection tables were used. For the years clude an appropriate number of workers in the
2002-2003, 1999-2006 projection tables were used. The major occupation and represent all industries that
criteria for selecting occupations to be surveyed is: a) they can- employ significant numbers of workers in the
not have been surveyed in the past 3 years, b) they must have occupation.
a substantial employment base in Orange County, and c) they
must represent varied education and training requirements. All survey data was reviewed for accuracy and
completeness. Employers were re-contacted if
Input for the occupations selected is obtained from the answers were missing, unclear or conflicted
Workforce Investment Board's Labor Market Intelligence Com- with other answers.
mittee. The Committee's recommendations were then for-
warded to the full WIB for approval. Representatives from
TABULATION & RESULTS
business, labor, education, and government were included in
the selection process. Survey results were entered into a secured da-
tabase and tabulations were prepared using
EDD/LMID software. The tabulations were
SURVEY SAMPLE SELECTION used to prepare the occupational tables and
summarize information on skills needed; edu-
After the occupations were selected, EDD/LMID staff created cation, training and work experience; wages
a representative sample of employers for each of the occupa- and fringe benefits; projected growth; supply
tions. The sample, selected from a confidential State employer and demand assessment, and other informa-
database, was carefully reviewed and employers were con- tion.
tacted to verify company name, address, confirm the existence
of the occupation at the company and obtain the name of a Although information is shown to the nearest
contact person. The sample was further refined until an accu- whole number for ease of comparison, the
rate sample of 40 employers for each occupation was obtained. reader should not interpret this as an indica-
tion of precision (ranges are also considered
to be representative).
QUESTIONNAIRE DEVELOPMENT
& DATA COLLECTION PROCEDURES
CONFIDENTIALITY
LMID staff developed statewide, standardized questionnaires
for the occupations to be surveyed. The questionnaires uti- All surveys are confidential and survey data
lized for the surveys over the past 3 years contained the same is kept secured to protect the employer's pro-
basic questions with minor modifications. The Social Science prietary information. Specific employer in-
Research Center at California State University Fullerton con- formation is never divulged and only aggre-
ducted the surveys for the occupations included in this re- gate data is published.
port.

Occupations Surveyed 1993 - 2003
REPORT YEAR OCCUPATIONAL TITLES
2001 Accountants and Auditors
2000 Adjustment Clerks
1999 Administrative Assistants
1995, 2003 Administrative Service Managers
1998,2001 Amusement and Recreational Attendants
1993 Appraisers - Real Estate
1993, 1998 Artists and Related Workers
2001 Assemblers-Electrical & Electronic Equipment-Precision
1998 Assemblers & Fabricators-Except Machine, Electrical, Electronic and Precision
1998 Automotive Body, Related Repairers
1996, 2000 Automotive Mechanics
1997 Bakers - Bread and Pastry

1993, 2000 Bill and Account Collectors
1993 Billing, Posting, Calculating Machine Operators
1999, 2003 Biotechnology Laboratory Assistants
1994,1997, 2002 Bookkeeping, Accounting and Auditing Clerks
1998 Bus Drivers – School
1995 Cardiology Technologists

1999, 2003 Carpenters
1998 Cashiers
2003 Chefs and Head Cooks
1996, 2003 Chemical Technicians
1997, 2000 Child Care Workers
1993 Chiropractic Assistants
1994 Civil Engineers
1995 Claims Examiners- Property and Casualty Insurance
1995 Compliance Officers and Enforcement Inspectors- Except Construction
1995, 2002 Computer Aided Design (CAD) Technician
1995, 1999 Computer Engineers
1996, 1999, 2003 Computer Programmers, Including Aides
2003 Computer Security Specialists
2003 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Engineers
1997, 2000 Computer Support Specialists
2003 Computer Systems Analysts
2002 Concrete and Terrazzo Finishers
1994 Construction and Building Inspectors
1994 Construction Estimators
2003 Construction Laborers
1998 Construction Managers
1994 Cooks - Institution or Cafeteria
1996, 2002 Cooks – Restaurant
2002 Cooks – Specialty Fast Food
2001 Correction Officers and Jailers


1993, 1999 Counter and Rental Clerks
1994 Customer Service Representatives
1995 Data Entry Keyer’s - Except Composing

1994 Data Processing Equipment Repairers
2001 Database Administrators
1998 Demonstrators and Promoters
1995 Dental Hygienists
2003 Desktop Publishers
1998 Designers – Except Interior Designers
1994 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire and Ambulance
1994 Drafters
1998 Driver/Sales Workers
1995 Economists, Including Market Research Analysts

1994, 1998 Electrical and Electronic Assemblers
2000 Electrical and Electronic Engineers
1994, 2000 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians and Technologists
2002 Electrical Powerline Installers and Repairers
1998 Electricians
1997 Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Repairers
1993, 2003 Employment Interviewers - Private or Public
1993 Employee Transportation Coordinators
1999 Engineering, Mathematical, Natural Science Managers
1994 Environmental Engineers
1999 Fiber Optic Technicians

1994, 1999, 2003 Financial Managers
1999 Firefighters
2000 First-Line Supervisors/Managers – Construction Trades & Extractive Workers
2002 First-Line Supervisors/Managers – Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
2000 First-Line Supervisors/Managers - Production
1993 First-Line Supervisors/Managers – Sales
2001 Fitness / Wellness Coordinators
1996, 1999, 2002 Food Preparation and Service Workers
1996, 2003 Food Service Managers
2001 Foreign Language & Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
1997 Gardeners, Groundskeepers – Except Farm

2000 General Managers, Top Executives
2000 General Office Clerks
2001 Graphic Art Designers
1997, 2002 Guards and Watch Guards
1993, 1996 Hairdresser, Hairstylists and Cosmetologists

1993, 2002 Hand Packers and Packagers
1996 Hazardous Materials and Waste Technicians
1997 Hazardous - Waste Management Specialist
1995, 2001 Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
1997, 2000 Home Health Care Workers

1994, 1997 Hotel Desk Clerks

2002 Human Service Workers
2000 Import/Export Specialists

1994 Inspectors, Testers & Graders - Precision
2000 Instructional Aides
1993, 1997 Instructional Aides, Clerical
2000 Instructors & Coaches, Sports & Physical Training
1994, 1999 Insurance Adjusters, Examiners & Investigators
1999 Insurance Claims Clerks
2002 Interior Designers
2000 Janitors, Cleaners - Except Maids & Housekeeping Cleaners
1999 Landscaping & Groundskeeping Laborers

1994 Legal Secretaries
1996 Licensed Vocational Nurses
2001 Loan & Credit Clerks
1994 Loan Officers & Counselors
1995 Local Area Network (LAN) Managers
1999 Lodging Managers
1996, 2001 Machinists

1998 Maids & Housekeeping Cleaners
1998, 2001 Maintenance Repairers - General Utility
1997, 2002 Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations Managers
2002 Mechanical Engineers
1994, 1999, 2003 Medical Assistants
1996, 2000 Medical - Clinical Lab Technologists
1994, 2001 Medical Records Technicians
2002 Mechanical Engineers
2002 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics - Except Engines
1996, 2000 Multimedia Software Developers
1997 Network Control Technicians

2002 Network Professionals
1993 Network Specialists
1993 News & Street Vendors, Telephone Solicitors
1999 Numerical-Control, Machine-Tool Operators & Tenders
1995 Numerical-Control, Machine-Tool Operators & Tenders - Metal, Plastic
1997, 2000 Nurse Aides, Orderlies, Attendants
1994, 1999 Occupational Therapists

1995 Operating & Systems Researchers and Analysts - Except Computer
2001 Operating Engineers
2003 Optical Instrument Assemblers
1993 Opticians - Dispensing & Measuring
1993, 1997 Order Fillers, Wholesale & Retail Trade

1998, 2001 Painters & Paperhangers - Construction & Maintenance

1994, 1997, 2002 Paralegal Personnel
1994 Patient Care Managers
1993 Payroll & Time Keeping Clerks
2002 Personal & Home Care Aides
1995 Personnel, Training, & Labor Relations Managers
1999 Pest Controllers & Pest Control Assistants
2003 Pharmacists
1993 Pharmacy Assistants
1997, 2001 Pharmacy Technicians
1994, 2001 Physician’s Assistants
1996 Plastic Molding & Casting Machine Setters, & Set-Up Operators
1998, 2002 Plumbers, Pipefitters, & Steamfitters
1999 Police Patrol Officers
2003 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
1996, 2002 Production Inspectors, Testers, Graders, Sorters, Samplers, & Weighers
1992, 1996 Property & Real Estate Managers & Administrators
1995 Purchasing Agents - Securities, Commodities, & Financial Services
1993-96, 2001 Radiological Technologists

1992, 1996, 2002 Receptionists, Information Clerks
1999 Recreation Workers
1997, 2000 Registered Nurses
1994 Reservation & Transportation Ticket Agents
1998 Residential Counselors
2002 Respiratory Care Practitioners
1998 Roofers
1993 Safety Engineers - Except Mining

2002 Sales Agents - Advertising
1995 Sales Agents - Securities, Commodities, & Financial Services
2002 Sales Agents - Selected Business Services
2000 Sales Representatives
1993, 2000 Sales Representatives - Non-Scientific, Except Retail
2000 Sales Representatives - Scientific
1993-96, 2000 Salespersons - Retail, (Non-Vehicle)
2001 Secretaries - Except Legal & Medical
1994 Secretaries - Legal
1996 Secretaries - Medical
1998 Sewing Machine Operators, Garment
1995 Social Workers - Except Medical & Psychiatric
2003 Speech Language Pathologists
1997, 2002 Stock Clerks - Sales Floor
1997, 2002 Stock Clerks - Stockroom, Warehouse, & Storage Yard
1993, 1997 Surgical Technicians
1994 Surveying & Mapping Scientists
1994 Surveying & Mapping Technicians & Technologists
1994, 1999 Systems Analysts, Electronic Data Processing


2000 Teacher Aides, Paraprofessional
1995, 1999 Teachers - Elementary School
1995, 2002 Teachers - Secondary School
1997, 2002 Teachers - Special Education
1998 Teachers - Vocational Education
1998, 2001 Technical Writers
1997 Telecommunications Technicians
1998, 2003 Telemarketers
1995, 2002 Telephone & Cable TV Line Installers & Repairers
2000 Tellers
1996 Tool & Die Makers
1999 Traffic, Shipping, & Receiving Clerks
1996, 2001 Travel Agents
1996, 2001 Truck Drivers, Heavy or Tractor Trailer
1996, 1999 Truck Drivers, Light - Includes Delivery & Route Workers
1996 Typists, Including Word Processing
1998, 2001 Veterinary Assistants

1993 Vocational, Educational Counselors
1998 Waiters & Waitresses

1997, 2001 Welders & Cutters
1994 Welfare Eligibility Workers, Interviewers
1993-97, 2001 Wholesale & Retail Buyers - Except Farm Products
1995 Wholesalers II - International Trade
2002 Writers & Editors

Orange County
Occupational
Profiles
Survey Years 2001-2003
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
On behalf of the Orange

County Workforce
Investment Board, we
would like to express
our gratitude to the
many employers
throughout the county
for contributing their
valuable time and
information to this
Report.

OES Code: 211140
Accountants & Auditors

Employers: 15 Employees: 74
Accountants and Auditors examine, analyze, and inter- SIZE OF OCCUPATION

pret accounting records for the purpose of giving advice
or preparing statements and installing or advising on sys- Very Large: 10,750 - 12,330
tems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary
data. JOB GROWTH
Alternate Job Titles: Staff Accountants and Bookkeepers. Orange County Average Job
Growth Rate for All Occupations: 19.2%
EDD Forecast Job Growth Rate

for This Occupation 1997-2004: 14.7%
WAGES & BENEFITS
Growth Rate Relative to County Average:
Slower Than Average
Full & Part-Time Wages Range Median
New Hires, Inexperienced $13.42 - $16.78 $15.82 EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
New Hires, Experienced $ 8.00 - $21.10 $14.38 Past Year

Decline - 13% Remain Stable - 67% Grow - 20%
3+ Years With Firm $15.00 - $27.81 $21.10
Projected Next 24 Months
Fringe Benefits The reported percentages apply to employers respond-
ing to these questions.
Medical
WHERE THE JOBS ARE
Dental
Vision Management and Public Relations
Life Federal, State and Local Government
Sick Leave
Vacation RECRUITMENT METHODS
Retirement
Employee Referrals 67%
Child Care
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Newspaper Ads 60%
Colleges 47%
Employer Pays Shared Cost Employee Pays Not Provided
Word of Mouth 47%
All data is based on full time employment and the percentages
of employers responding to this question.
SUPPLY & DEMAND
Employers report it is moderately difficult to
find fully experienced and qualified appli-
cants. It is also moderately difficult to find in-
experienced applicants. The turnover rate is
22.1%.

OES Code: 211140 Accountants & Auditors
WORK PATTERNS SKILLS & LICENSES

47% of all employers promote. Technical
Financial planning skills
100% of employers surveyed are non-union. Business math
Government accounting
91% of employees work full time for an average of 43 Ability to conduct an audit
Tax accounting
hours per week. 9% of employees work part-time for an
Estate planning
average of 29 hours per week. Problem solving skills
Verbal presentation
Emerging occupations include Business Consultant. Bondable
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
53% of the employees are female, and 47% are male. Ability to write effectively
Ability to use accounting software
EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS Personal or Other

Ability to work independently
Willingness to work with close supervision
Education of Recent Hires Ability to work under pressure
Customer service skills
Associate
Bachelor's
Degree
Degree
Basic Skills
13%
87% Ability to read and follow instructions
Ability to write legibly
Oral communication skills
Computer Software
Word
Excel
Access
QuickBooks
For Career Advancement

Communication skills
Almost all employers report they will not accept training in Writing ability
lieu of experience. Almost all employers report that technical Willingness to work
or vocational training is not required. Almost all employers Client interaction
require previous work experience and will not accept other Detail oriented
types of occupational experience. Good productivity
Accuracy
Continuing education
TRAINING & EDUCATION
New Skills
For Training Providers in this occupation, please refer to the Internet proficiency
Training Provider Directory.
License
Programs specific to this occupation may include Accounting Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
and Taxation.
Additional Resources:
CA Career Resource Network www.californiacareers.info
Orangeworks www.orangeworks.org
I-Train www.i-train.org
CA Regional Occupational Programs www.carocp.org
Surveyed in 2002 Occupational Outlook Report - 2003 21

SOC Code: 113011
Administrative Services Managers

Administrative Services Managers plan, direct, or coor-

SIZE OF OCCUPATION
dinate supportive services of an organization, such as
recordkeeping, mail distribution, telephone operator/ Medium 3,540 – 4,170
receptionist, and other office support services. They may
oversee facilities planning and maintenance and custo- JOB GROWTH
dial operations.
Orange County Average Job
Alternate Job Titles: Administrative Managers, Admin- Growth Rate for All Occupations 15.2%
istrators, and Office Administrators.
For This Occupation 2001- 2008 17.8%
WAGES & BENEFITS Growth Rate Relative to County Average

Faster Than Average
Full & Part-Time Wages Range Median EMPLOYMENT LEVELS

New Hires, Inexperienced: $ 8.00 - $10.00 $ 9.00 Last Year
Decline 0% Remain Stable 53% Grow 47%
New Hires, Experienced: $ 8.00 - $23.97 $ 12.00
3+ Yrs. With Firm: $ 10.50 - $29.73 $ 15.00

The reported percentages apply to employers responding to

Fringe Benefits
these questions.
Medical WHERE THE JOBS ARE

Dental
Management and Public Relations
Vision Computer and Data Processing Services
Life
Sick Leave RECRUITMENT METHODS
Vacation
Retirement
Newspaper Ads 80%
Child Care Employee Referrals 73%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Internet 67%

SUPPLY & DEMAND
find experienced and qualified applicants. It is
also moderately difficult to find inexperienced
applicants. The turnover rate is 42.3%

SOC Code: 113011 Administrative Services Managers
53% of all employers surveyed do not promote. Technical

Understanding of inventory techniques
100% of employers surveyed are non-union. Ability to write effectively
76% of employees work full time for an average of 40 Ability to follow billing procedures
Ability to hire and assign personnel
hours per week. 24% work part-time for an average of 19
Ability to follow purchasing procedures
hours per week. Supervisory skills
93% of employers have a day shift. 7% of employers have Report writing skills
a swing shift. Ability to manage an activity or depart
ment
47% of the employees are male, and 53% are female. Office management skills
Ability to maintain financial records
Payroll processing skills
EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS Business math skills
Ability to plan and organize the work of
others
Education of Recent Hires
High School
Degree
Personal or Other
73% Ability to work under pressure
Public contact skills
Associate
Degree
13% Basic Skills
Bachelors Ability to read and follow instructions
Degree 14%
Bachelors
Degree 14%
Computer Software
Word
58% or the employers surveyed report they will not accept train- Excel
ing in lieu of experience. The average length of substitute train- Quicken
ing required is 7 months. 87% of the employers report that tech- Access
nical or vocational training is not required. PowerPoint
73% of the employers surveyed report previous work experi- For Career Advancement
ence is required. The average length of work experience re- Good time management
quired is 33 months. One-half of the employers responded they Organization skills
would accept other types of occupational experience. Good communication skills
Computer skills
Interpersonal skills
Training and Education providers for this occupation may be
found in the Training Provider Directory at the back of the book. New Skills
Knowledge of computer technology
For additional Training Providers or details for the providers
listed, contact the providers directly or visit the following web
sites:

OES Code: 680140
Amusement & Recreation Attendants

Amusement and Recreation Attendants perform a vari- SIZE OF OCCUPATION

ety of duties at amusement or recreation facilities. They
schedule the use of recreation facilities and allocate equip- Large: 4,680 - 6,420
ment to participants of sporting events or recreational
pursuits, collect fees for games played, set pins, prepare JOB GROWTH
billiard tables, provide caddying and other services for
golfers, and operate carnival rides and amusement con- Orange County Average Job
cessions. Growth Rate for All Occupations: 19.2%
Alternate Job Titles: Attraction Hosts/Hostesses, Ride EDD Forecast Job Growth Rate
Attendants, Golf Staff, and Player Service. for This Occupation 1997-2004: 37.2%

Much Faster Than Average
WAGES & BENEFITS EMPLOYMENT LEVELS

Past Year
Full & Part-Time Wages Range Median Decline - 7% Remain Stable - 46% Grow - 47%
New Hires, Inexperienced $6.25 - $8.00 $6.88 Projected Next 24 Months

New Hires, Experienced $6.25 - $11.99 $8.00
The reported percentages apply to employers respond-
3+ Years With Firm $6.75 - $16.78 $9.00 ing to these questions.
WHERE THE JOBS ARE

Fringe Benefits Miscellaneous Amusement and Recreation
Services
Medical RECRUITMENT METHODS
Dental
Vision Employee Referrals 67%
Life Walk-In Applicants 60%
Sick Leave Newspaper Ads 40%
Vacation
Word of Mouth 33%
Retirement
Colleges 27%
Child Care
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
SUPPLY & DEMAND
All data is based on full time employment and the percentages find fully experienced and qualified appli-
of employers responding to this question. cants. It is also moderately difficult to find in-
25.0%.

OES Code: 680140 Amusement & Recreation Attendants

Telephone answering skills
93% of employers surveyed are non-union. 7% are union. Ability to make change
Ability to operate a cash register
23% of employees work full time for an average of 36 hours Possession of a valid driver’s license
per week. 44% of employees work part-time for an aver-
Physical
age of 20 hours per week. 33% of employees work sea-
Ability to tolerate noise, dust, and fumes
sonal for an average of 31 hours per week. Ability to stand for long periods
Good physical condition
46% of the employees are female, and 54% are male.
Personal or Other
EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS Ability to work independently
Basic Skills
Education of Recent Hires Basic math skills
Ability to read and follow instructions
Less Than
High School Ability to write legibly
47% Oral communication skills
Computer Software
Word
Excel
Access

High School
or Equivalent Customer service
53% Punctuality
Enthusiasm
Most employers report they will accept training in lieu of Flexibility
experience. Almost all employers report that technical or vo- Problem solving skills
cational training is not required. Many employers do not re- Math and computer skills
quire previous work experience, and most will accept other
types of occupational experience.
For Training Providers in this occupation, please refer to the

Programs specific to this occupation may include Health and

Physical Education/Fitness.
CACareer Resource Network www.californiacareers.info

OES Code: 931140
Assemblers - Electrical & Electronic Equipment -

Precision
Assemblers of Electrical and Electronic Equipment - Pre- SIZE OF OCCUPATION

cision assemble or modify prototypes or final assemblies
of electrical or electronic equipment, such as missile con- Large: 5,700 - 6,620
trol systems, radio and test equipment, computers, ma-
chine-tool numerical controls, radar, sonar, and
telemetering systems, or appliances. Does not include
JOB GROWTH
workers who primarily assemble electrical systems for Orange County Average Job
machinery. Growth Rate for All Occupations: 19.2%
Alternate Job Titles: Electronic Assemblers, Production EDD Forecast Job Growth Rate
Assemblers, and Crystal Processors. for This Occupation 1997-2004: 16.1%

Slower Than Average
WAGES & BENEFITS
EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
Full & Part-Time Wages Range Median Past Year
New Hires, Inexperienced $6.25 - $7.10 $7.00
New Hires, Experienced $6.50 - $10.47 $8.00 Decline - 7% Remain Stable - 33% Grow - 60%
3+ Years With Firm $7.35 - $13.00 $10.00 The reported percentages apply to employers respond-
WHERE THE JOBS ARE

Fringe Benefits
Measuring and Controlling Devices
Medical Medical Instruments and Supplies
Dental
Vision RECRUITMENT METHODS
Life
Sick Leave
Vacation Newspaper Ads 47%
Retirement Walk-In Applicants 47%
Child Care Employment Agencies 40%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Employer Pays Shared Cost Employee Pays Not Provided SUPPLY & DEMAND
Employers report it is not difficult to find fully
All data is based on full time employment and the percentages experienced and qualified applicants. It is also
not difficult to find inexperienced applicants.
The turnover rate is 6.5%.

OES Code: 931140 Assemblers - Electrical & Electronic Equipment - Precision

Ability to perform assembly work
100% of employers surveyed are non-union. Soldering skills
Ability to use hand tools
79% of employees work full time for an average of 40 hours Ability to read blueprints or working draw-
ings
per week. 2% of employees work part-time for an average
of 20 hours per week. 19% of employees work temporary
Physical
or on-call for an average of 40 hours per week. Good eye-hand coordination
Manual dexterity
Emerging occupations include Component Engineer and Possession of good color perception
Ball-Grid Manufacturer. Ability to stand continuously for 2 or more
hours
Personal or Other
Ability to perform routine, repetitive work
Less Than
Basic Skills
High School Ability to follow oral instructions
47% Ability to write legibly
Computer Software
Word
Excel
Access
AutoCAD
High School
or Equivalent
53% For Career Advancement
Work performance
Common sense
Many employers report they will accept training in lieu of Good attitude
experience. All employers report that technical or vocational Assembly skills
training is not required. Many employers require previous Loyalty
work experience and most will not accept other types of oc- Mathematical skills
cupational experience. Knowledge of electronic circuits
Computer training
TRAINING & EDUCATION Communication skills
Ability to read blueprints
Training Provider Directory. New Skills
Wire bondage
Programs specific to this occupation may include Commu- Master CAM
nications Systems Installer and Repairer and Business Ma-
chine Repairer.

Non-SOC Code: 194021008
Biotechnology Laboratory Assistants

Biotechnology Laboratory Assistants prepare solutions SIZE OF OCCUPATION

and perform laboratory procedures under the direction
of a research assistant or scientist. They may be respon- Information Not Available*
sible for a wide variety of research laboratory tasks and
experiments including: making detailed observations; JOB GROWTH
analyzing data; interpreting results; writing experimental JOB GROWTH
reports; summaries and protocols; troubleshooting and Orange County Average Job
calibrating scientific instruments; maintaining production Growth Rate for All Occupations 15.2%
equipment; preparing glassware, reagents and culture
media, and care for research animals. They may be EDD Forecast Job Growth Rate
responsible for implementing analyses of raw materials, for This Occupation 2001- 2008 N/A*
in-process inspections and quality control audits as well Growth Rate Relative to County Average
as the manufacture and packaging of products and the N/A*
implementation of production procedures.
*This is a Non-SOC occupation. EDD projections are
solely available for SOC occupations.
Alternate Job Titles: Lab Tech Assistants, Research As-
sistants, Biotech Assistants, and Laboratory Technicians.
EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
WAGES & BENEFITS Past Year

Full & Part-Time Wages Range Median Projected Next 24 Months

New Hires, Inexperienced: $ 7.50 - $15.00 $ 12.00 The reported percentages apply to employers respond-
ing to these questions
3+ Yrs. With Firm: $ 10.00 - $20.00 $ 15.00 WHERE THE JOBS ARE
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Fringe Benefits Testing Laboratories
Medical
RECRUITMENT METHODS
Dental
Vision Colleges/ Universities 73%
Life Employee Referrals 67%
Sick Leave Internet 40%
Vacation School, Program Referrals 40%
Retirement
Child Care
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% SUPPLY & DEMAND
Employer Pays Shared Cost Employee Pays Not Provided Employers report it is moderately difficult
to find experienced and qualified applicants.
It is not difficult to find inexperienced

Non-SOC Code: 194021008 Biotechnology Laboratory Assistants
87% of all employers surveyed do not promote Technical

Knowledge of scientific methods to solve
93% of employers surveyed are non-union problems
Knowledge and use of arithmetic and
83% of employees work full time for an average of 40 hours
algebra, including how to use mathematics
per week. 17% work part-time for an average of 17 hours to solve problems
per week. Ability to perform routing laboratory
93% of employers have a day shift. 27% of employers procedures
have a swing shift, and 7% have a graveyard shift. Ability to maintain accurate records
Ability to maintain a clean work environ-
44% of the employees are male, and 56% are female ment
Ability to observe and document safe
EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS practices
Knowledge of quality assurance policies
Knowledge of chemistry
Education of Recent Hires Ability to analyze data and solve problems
High School Ability to apply inventory control methods
Less Than or Equivalent
High School 27%
6% Physical
Able to stand continuously for 2 or more
hours
Personal or Other
Ability to understand and follow instruc-
tions
Associate Bachelor's Ability to work independently
Degree 20% Degree Ability to work as part of a team
47%
Judgment and decision making skills
56% of the employers surveyed report they will accept train- Oral communication skills
ing in lieu of experience. The average length of substitute train- Reading and comprehension skills
ing required is 9 months. 80% of the employers report that Effective writing skills
technical or vocational training is not required.
Computer Software
40% of the employers surveyed report previous work experi- Word
ence is required. 20% report it is not required but preferred. Excel
The average length of work experience required is 11 months. Access
78% employers responded they would not accept other types PowerPoint
of occupational experience.
TRAINING & EDUCATION Attention to detail
Punctuality
Training and Education providers for this occupation may Good lab practices
be found in the Training Provider Directory at the back of Interpersonal skills
the book. Management Skills
Bachelor degree
For additional Training Providers or details for the provid-
ers listed, contact the providers directly or visit the follow-
ing web sites:

OES Code: 553380
Bookkeeping, Accounting & Auditing Clerks,

Including Bookkeepers
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks, includ- SIZE OF OCCUPATION

ing Bookkeepers, compute, classify, and record numeri-
cal data to keep sets of financial records complete. They Very Large: 19,570 - 20,690
perform any combination of routine calculating, posting,
and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for
JOB GROWTH
use in maintaining accounting records. They may also
check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings Orange County Average Job
pertaining to business transactions recorded by other Growth Rate for All Occupations: 18.1%
workers. Does not include individuals whose primary
duty is operating special office machines. EDD Forecast Job Growth Rate
Alternate Job Titles: Administrators, and Accountants.
Slower Than Average

Past Year
New Hires, Inexperienced $ 7.50 - $20.14 $13.29 Projected Next 24 Months

WHERE THE JOBS ARE

Fringe Benefits
Accounting, Auditing and Bookkeeping
Medical Firms
Dental Eating and Drinking Places
Vision
Life RECRUITMENT METHODS
Sick Leave
Vacation
Newspaper Ads 33%
Retirement
In-House Promotion 20%
Child Care
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Walk-Ins 20%

SUPPLY & DEMAND
All data is based on full time employment and the percentages Employers report it is moderately difficult to
cants. It is also moderately difficult to find
inexperienced applicants. The turnover rate is
3.5%.

OES Code: 553380 Bookkeeping, Accounting, & Auditing Clerks, Including Bookkeepers

Bondable
93% of employers surveyed are non-union. Accounting skills
Ability to write effectively
89% of employees work full time for an average of 40 hours Telephone answering skills
per week. 11% of employees work part time for an aver- Ability to use database software
age of 25 hours per week. Ability to use spreadsheet software
Bookkeeping skills
100% of employers have a day shift. Ability to operate 10-key adding machine by
touch
47% of the employees are female, and 53% are male. Payroll processing skills
Ability to conduct an audit
Ability to use word processing software
EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS
Personal or Other
Education of Recent Hires Ability to work independently
High School Ability to perform routine, repetitive work
or Equivalent Willingness to work with close supervision
53%
Ability to pay attention to detail
Basic Skills
Basic math skills
Bachelor's Ability to read and follow instructions
Degree
33% Associate
Degree Computer Software
14%
Word
Excel
Many (55%) employers report that they will not accept train- QuickBooks
ing in lieu of experience. Almost all (87%) employers report Peachtree
that technical or vocational training is not required. Most
(60%) employers require previous work experience, and For Career Advancement
many (55%) will not accept other types of occupational ex- Excellent computer skills
perience. Detail oriented
College degree
Critical thinking
For Training Providers in this occupation, please refer to the Self-motivated and confident
Training Provider Directory. Accuracy
Honesty and dependability
Programs specific to this occupation may include Account- Reliability and punctuality
ing, Computer Courses, Finance and Mathematics.

SOC Code: 472031
Carpenters
Carpenters construct, erect, install, or repair structures and SIZE OF OCCUPATION

fixtures made of wood, such as concrete forms; building
frameworks, including partitions, joists, studding, and Very Large: 9,850 -11,280
rafters; wood stairways, window and door frames, and
hardwood floors. They may also install cabinets, siding,
JOB GROWTH
drywall and batt or roll insulation. This includes brattice
builders who build doors or brattices (ventilation walls Orange County Average Job
or partitions) in underground passageways to control the Growth Rate for All Occupations: 15.2%
proper circulation of air through the passageways and to
the working places. EDD Forecast Job Growth Rate
for This Occupation 1999-2006 14.5%
Alternate Job Titles: General Laborers, Journeyman
Carpenters, and Apprentices. Growth Rate Relative to County Average:
Average

Past Year
Union Full & Part-Time Wages Range Median
New Hires, Inexperienced Insufficient Data N/A
New Hires, Experienced $19.47 - $30.00 $30.00 Projected Next 24 Months
3+ Years With Firm $29.80 - $30.00 $30.00
Non-UnionFull & Part-Time Wage Range Median
New Hires, Inexperienced $ 8.00 - $15.00 $ 9.00 WHERE THE JOBS ARE
New Hires, Experienced $ 8.00 - $20.10 $15.00
Carpentry Work
3+ Years With Firm $12.00 - $36.00 $19.00 Residential and Commercial
Building Construction
Fringe Benefits
RECRUITMENT METHODS
Medical
Dental Walk-In Applicants 93%
Life Newspaper Ads 53%
Sick Leave
Vacation
SUPPLY & DEMAND
Retirement
Child Care Employers report it is moderately difficult
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% to find experienced and qualified applicants.
It is also moderately difficult to find inex-
perienced applicants. The turnover rate is
All data is based on full time employment and the percentages 4.3%.

SOC Code: 472031 Carpenters

Cost estimating skills
80% of employers surveyed are non-union.
Ability to use drafting tools
100% of employees work full time for an average of 39 Ability to read blueprints
hours per week. Shop math skills
Rough carpentry skills
100% of employers have a day shift. 7% of employers have Drywall installation and repair skills
a swing shift. Finish carpentry skills
100% of the employees are male.
Physical Skills
Ability to perform strenuous, physically
EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS demanding work
Ability to climb to high places
Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. repeatedly
Education of Recent Hires Possession of agility and coordination
Less Than
High School
60%
Personal or Other Skills
Possession of a reliable vehicle
Possession of a good DMV driving record
Ability to provide own hand tools
High School
Basic Skills
or Equivalent Oral communication skills
40%
50% of the employers surveyed report they will accept train-
ing in lieu of experience. The average length of substitute Computer Software
training required is 12 months. 80% of the employers report None
that technical or vocational training is not required.
73% of the employers surveyed report previous work expe- For Career Advancement
Leadership skills
rience is required. The average length of work experience
required is 23 months. 67% employers responded they would
Time management skills
not accept other types of occupational experience.
Punctuality
For Training Providers in this occupation, please refer to the Accuracy
Training Provider Directory beginning on page 181. Responsibility
Dependability
Programs specific to this occupation may include Account-
ing, Computer Courses, Finance and Mathematics. New Skills
Knowledge of new tools
CA Career Resource Network www.californiacareers.info Earthquake construction codes

SOC Code: 351011
Chefs & Head Cooks

Chefs and Head Cooks direct the preparation, seasoning, SIZE OF OCCUPATION
and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, des-
serts, or other foods. They may plan and price menu items, Small 940 – 1,010
order supplies, and keep records and accounts. They may
participate in cooking. JOB GROWTH
Alternate Job Titles: Executive Chefs, Head Cooks, Ser- Orange County Average Job
vice Managers, and Restaurant Chefs. Growth Rate for All Occupations 15.2%

WAGES & BENEFITS Growth Rate Relative to County Average:

Slower Than Average
EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
Past Year
New Hires, Inexperienced: N/A N/A Decline 0% Remain Stable 87% Grow 13%
New Hires, Experienced: $ 9.00 - $23.01 $ 14.38 Projected Next 24 Months

3+ Yrs. With Firm: $11.00 -$26.85 $ 19.18
Fringe Benefits WHERE THE JOBS ARE

Eating and Drinking Places
Medical
Hotels and Motels
Dental Hospitals and Personal Care Facilities
Vision
Sick Leave
Retirement Employee Referrals 73%
Child Care Internet 67%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
SUPPLY & DEMAND
Employers report it is moderately difficult

All data is based on full time employment and the percentages to find experienced and qualified applicants.
of employers responding to this question. It is also moderately difficult to find inexpe-
rienced applicants. The turnover rate is not
available due to few employer responses to
the question.

SOC Code: 351011 Chefs & Head Cooks

53% of all employers surveyed do promote. Technical
Ability to be creative
87% of employers surveyed are non-union. Possess good business skills
78% of employees work full time for an average of 46 hours Possess basic cooking skills
Ability to plan and organize the work o
per week. 22% work part-time for an average of 19 hours
others
per week.
100% of employees have a day shift. 67% of employers Physical
have a swing shift, and 13% have a graveyard shift. Ability to stand for prolonged periods
Ability to lift at least 30 lbs.
85% of the employees are male, and 15% are female. Ability to work with dust, fumes, smoke, and
oily mists
EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS Possess excellent sense of taste and smell
Good physical health, active, alert, clean, and
energetic
High School
or Equivalent Personal or Other
67%
Possess good organization and supervisory
skills
Bachelor's Be dependable and work well with others
Degree Ability to work under pressure
20%
Basic Skills
Good math skills
Good communication skills
Associate
Degree Ability to read and follow instructions
13%
Computer Software
80% of the employers surveyed report they will not accept Word
training in lieu of experience. The average length of substi- Excel
tute training required is 12 months. 80% of the employers
report that technical or vocational training is not required. For Career Advancement
93% of the employers surveyed report previous work expe- Leadership skills
rience is required. 7% report it is not required but preferred. Creative skills
The average length of work experience required is 23 months. Knowledge of nutrition
87% employers responded they would not accept other types Purchasing skills
New Skills
TRAINING & EDUCATION Knowledge of current trends in cooking
industry
Training and Education providers for this occupation may Staff development skills
be found in the Training Provider Directory at the back of
the book.
ing web sites:


SOC Code: 194031
Chemical Technicians
Chemical Technicians conduct chemical and physical labo- SIZE OF OCCUPATION

ratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and
quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous Small 640 – 790
materials for purposes, such as research and development
of new products or processes, quality control, maintenance JOB GROWTH
of environmental standards, and other work involving
experimental, theoretical or practical application of chem- Orange County Average Job
istry and related sciences. Growth Rate for All Occupations 15.2%
Alternate Job Titles: Lab Technicians, Chemists, Analysts, EDD Forecast Job Growth Rate
and Associate Scientist. For This Occupation 2001- 2008 23.4%

WAGES & BENEFITS
EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
Past Year
Full & Part-Time Wages Range Median Decline 0% Remain Stable 47% Grow 53%
New Hires, Inexperienced: $ 9.00 - $16.00 $12.71 Projected Next 24 Months

New Hires, Experienced: $10.00 - $28.77 $15.00
3+ Yrs. With Firm: $13.00 - $31.16 $18.00
WHERE THE JOBS ARE

Fringe Benefits Research and Testing Services
Pharmaceutical Companies
Medical
RECRUITMENT METHODS
Dental
Vision
Newspaper Ads 87%
Life
Sick Leave
Internet 80%
Vacation
Retirement
SUPPLY & DEMAND
Child Care
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Employers report it is moderately difficult to
find experienced and qualified applicants. It
Employer Pays Shared Cost Employee Pays Not Provided is not difficult to find inexperienced appli-
cants. The turnover rate is 16.9%

SOC Code: 194031 Chmichal Technicians

Ability to calibrate instruments
100% of employers surveyed are non-union. Knowledge of chemistry
93% of employees work full time for an average of 41 hours Knowledge of physics
Ability to operate microscopes
Knowledge of algebra
per week. Ability to operate spectrographic equipment
100% of employers have a day shift. 40% of employers Understanding of atomic absorption
have a swing shift, and 13% have a graveyard shift. Ability to follow laboratory procedures
Report writing skills
47% of the employees are male, and 53% are female. Record keeping skills
Ability to implement safe work practices
Ability to perform wet chemical analysis
Personal or Other
High School
or Equivalent
27%
Basic Skills
Associate
Degree
Computer Software
Bachelor
Word
Degree Excel
67%
Access
Lims
EnviroQuant
60% of the employers surveyed report they will not accept ChemStation
training in lieu of experience. The average length of substi-
Leadership skills
report that technical or vocational training is not required. Organization skills
53% of the employers surveyed report previous work expe- Technical Skills
rience is required. 13% report that it is not required but pre- Communication skills
Honesty
ferred. The average length of work experience required is
Reliability
19 months. 60% employers responded they would not ac-
cept other types of occupational experience. New Skills
Computer skills
TRAINING & EDUCATION Keeping current with technology
Training and Education providers for this occupation may
the book.
ing web sites:

Non-OES Code: 003362999
Computer Aided Design (CAD) Technicians

Computer Aided Design (CAD) Technicians operate com- SIZE OF OCCUPATION

puter-aided design systems and peripheral equipment to
draft and modify drawings from rough or detailed Information Not Available*
sketches or notes to specified dimensions for manufac-
turing, construction, engineering, or other purposes. They JOB GROWTH
utilize knowledge of various CAD programs, machines,
engineering practices, mathematics, building materials, Orange County Average Job
and other physical sciences to complete drawings. Growth Rate for All Occupations: 18.1%
Alternate Job Titles: CAD Operators, CAD Draftsmen, EDD Forecast Job Growth Rate
Computer Aided Design Specialists, and Auto CAD Op- for This Occupation 1999-2006: N/A*
erators.
N/A*
* This is a non-OES occupation. EDD projections are
solely available for OES occupations.
WAGES & BENEFITS
EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
Past Year
New Hires, Inexperienced $ 6.75 - $21.00 $12.00 Decline - 25% Remain Stable - 44% Grow - 31%

3+ Years With Firm $12.00 - $25.00 $22.77
Fringe Benefits
WHERE THE JOBS ARE
Medical Architectural and Engineering Services
Dental Manufacturing Services
Vision
Sick Leave
Colleges & Universities 63%
Vacation
Newspaper Ads 44%
Retirement
Child Care
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Internet 31%
of employers responding to this question. find fully experienced and qualified appli-
3.3%.

Non-OES Code: 003362999 Computer Aided Design Technicians

Drafting and design skills
94% of employers surveyed are non-union. Knowledge of automated systems
Knowledge of basic engineering principles
96% of employees work full time for an average of 41 hours Knowledge of Computer-integrated
per week. 4% of employees work part time for an average Manufacturing (CIM)
of 16 hours per week. Ability to adapt to changing technologies
Advanced math skills
100% of employers have a day shift. 6% of employers have Abstract reasoning skills
a swing shift, and 6% of employers have a graveyard shift. Creative thinking skills
Mechanical ability
28% of the employees are female, and 72% are male. Problem solving skills
Ability to perform multiple and varied tasks

Education of Recent Hires Ability to concentrate
High School Manual dexterity
High School 50% Ability to read and follow instructions
Computer Software
Word
Excel
Bachelor's
Degree AutoCAD
25% Cadence
Associate For Career Advancement

Degree
19%
Knowledge of drafting industry
Many (54%) employers report that they will not accept train- Architectural design skills
ing in lieu of experience. Most (69%) employers report that Management skills
technical or vocational training is not required. Most (63%) Continued training
employers require previous work experience, and most (77%) Land surveying skills
will not accept other types of occupational experience. Knowledge of construction techniques
Dependable and responsible
New Skills
For Training Providers in this occupation, please refer to the Knowledge of 3D computer technology
Programs specific to this occupation may include Drafting,

Architecture and Computer Software.

SOC Code: 151021
Computer Programers
Computer Programmers convert project specifications and SIZE OF OCCUPATION

statements of problems and procedures to detailed logi-
cal flow charts for coding into computer language. They Large 7,080 – 7,550
develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and
retrieve specific documents, data, and information. They JOB GROWTH
may program web sites. Orange County Average Job
Growth Rate for All Occupations 15.2%
Alternate Job Titles: Programmers, Information Systems
Analysts, Application Developers, and Programmer Con- EDD Forecast Job Growth Rate
sultants. For This Occupation 2001- 2008 6.6%

Slower Than Average

Past Year
Full & Part-Time Wages Range Median Decline 12% Remain Stable 38% Grow 50%
New Hires, Inexperienced: $ 8.00 - $24.93 $ 14.38 Projected Next 24 Months

New Hires, Experienced: $14.00 -$33.56 $ 20.73
3+ Yrs. With Firm: $18.00 - $39.31 $ 28.77
WHERE THE JOBS ARE

Fringe Benefits
Computer and Data Processing Services
Medical Credit Reporting and Collection Services
Dental Management and Public Relations
Vision
Life
RECRUITMENT METHODS
Vacation
Retirement
Newspaper Ads 56%
Child Care
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
SUPPLY & DEMAND
It is very difficult to find inexperienced

SOC Code: 151021 Computer Programers

Statistical programming skills
94% of employers surveyed are non-union. Engineering programming skills
97% of employees work full time for an average of 41 hours Knowledge of computer hardware and
operating systems
Problem solving skills
per week. Ability to write effectively
10% of employers have a day shift. 13% of employers Ability to write, edit, and debug computer
have a swing shift, and 6% have a graveyard shift. programs for business
Ability to write documentation of computer
76% of the employees are male, and 24% are female. procedures
Scientific programming skills
Physical Skills
Ability to work rapidly
Personal or Other
Associate Willingness to work with close supervision
Degree Ability to work independently
High School 25%
or Equivalent Ability to work under pressure
31%
Basic Skills
Advanced math skills
Ability to think logically
Bachelor's
44% Word
Excel
50% of the employers surveyed report they will accept train- SQL
ing in lieu of experience. The average length of substitute Access
training required is 13 months. 81% of the employers report Visual Basic
Unix
Java
81% of the employers surveyed report previous work expe- FrontPage
rience is required. The average length of work experience Dreamweaver
required is 26 months. 77% employers responded they would PowerPoint
Oracle
PC Management
TRAINING & EDUCATION For Career Advancement

Training and Education providers for this occupation may Computer skills
be found in the Training Provider Directory at the back of Technical skills
the book. Management skills
For additional Training Providers or details for the provid- Industry knowledge
ing web sites: New Skills
Ability to upgrade technology
CA Resource Network www.californiacareers.info

Computer Security Specialists

Computer Security Specialists plan, coordinate, and SIZE OF OCCUPATION

implement security measures for information systems
to regulate access to computer data files and prevent Information Not Available*
unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure
of information. JOB GROWTH
Alternate Job Titles: Security Specialists, Network Ad- Growth Rate for All Occupations 15.2%
ministrators, Data Security Directors, Senior Network
Analysts, Security Consultants, and Network Systems EDD Forecast Job Growth Rate
Engineers. For This Occupation 2001- 2008 N/A*

N/A*
WAGES & BENEFITS *This is a non-SOC occupation. EDD projections are
available solely for SOC occupations.

Past Year
New Hires, Inexperienced: Insufficient Data N/A Decline 14% Remain Stable 53% Grow 33%
3+ Yrs. With Firm: $10.42 - $46.03 $ 33.56

Fringe Benefits
WHERE THE JOBS ARE
Medical Computer and Data Processing Services
Dental Government including Military
Vision Banking, Accounting, and Auditing
Life
Sick Leave
RECRUITMENT METHODS
Vacation
Retirement
Internet 67%
Child Care
Walk-In Applicants 47%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
All data is based on full time employment and the percentages Employers report it is moderately difficult
of employers responding to this question. to find experienced and qualified applicants.
It is very difficult to find inexperienced ap-
plicants. The turnover rate was measured
during the past year.

Non-SOC Code: 151071019 Computer Security Specialists

100% of employers surveyed are non-union. Ability to understand highly technical topics
Ability to troubleshoot
90% of employees work full time for an average of 40 hours Knowledge of TCP/IP networks
per week. 5% work part-time for an average of 20 hours Cisco/Novell certification
per week. 5% work temporary or on-call for an average Microsoft certification with emphasis on
of 23 hours per week network security
Knowledge of local (LAN) and wide area
93% of employers have a day shift. 7% of employers have (WAN) networks
a swing shift. Knowledge of securing Windows and Linux
networks
87% of the employees are male, and 13% are female. Knowledge of encryption methods
Knowledge of protecting and securing web
EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS pages, servers, and browsers
Knowledge of hacker prevention, detection,
and diagnosis
Education of Recent Hires Knowledge of various computer operating
High School systems
or Equivalent
33% Knowledge of disaster recovery plans
Less Than
High School Physical Skills
7%
Ability to work at a computer for an ex-
tended period of time
Personal or Other
Associate
Degree
Ability to work under pressure
Bachelor's 13% Ability to prioritize multiple activities
Degree Ability to work with others
47%
Basic Skills
100% of the employers surveyed report they will not accept Ability to think logically
training in lieu of experience. 67% of the employers report Oral communication skills
Computer Software
93% of the employers surveyed report previous work Word
experience is required. The average length of work experi- Excel
ence required is 38 months. 64% employers responded PowerPoint
they would not accept other types of occupational experi- Authentication and encryption software
ence. Firewall software
Network and network monitoring software
TRAINING & EDUCATION System enhancement software
System C
Training and Education providers for this occupation may System monitoring software
the book. For Career Advancement
For additional Training Providers or details for the provid- Technical competence
ers listed, contact the providers directly or visit the follow- Management skills
ing web sites: Continuing education
Programming skills
Orangeworks www.orangeworks.org New Skills
I-Train www.i-train.org Multi-tasking all information

SOC Code: 151032
Computer Software Engineers-System Software

Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software, re- SIZE OF OCCUPATION

search, design, develop, and test operating systems-level
software, compilers, and network distribution software Medium 3,000 – 4,510
for medical, industrial, military, communications, aero-
space, business, scientific, and general computing appli- JOB GROWTH
cations. They set operational specifications and formu- Orange County Average Job
late and analyze software requirements. They apply prin- Growth Rate for All Occupations 15.2%
ciples and techniques of computer science, engineering,
and mathematical analysis. EDD Forecast Job Growth Rate
Alternate Job Titles: Software Engineers, Software Archi-
tects, and Software Development Engineers. Growth Rate Relative to County Average:
*This is a non-SOC occupation. EDD projections are
WAGES & BENEFITS available solely for SOC occupations.
EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
New Hires, Inexperienced: $11.99 - $15.00 $13.42
New Hires, Experienced: $16.30 - $33.56 $21.82 Decline 0% Remain Stable 50% Grow 50%
3+ Yrs. With Firm: $19.18 - $40.75 $29.97

Medical Computer and Office Equipment
Dental Guided Missiles, Space Vehicles
Vision
Sick Leave
Vacation
Internet 63%
Retirement
Newspaper Ads 63%
Child Care
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
SUPPLY & DEMAND
It is very difficult to find inexperienced ap-
plicants. The turnover rate is 18.6%

SOC Code: 151032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software

100% of employers surveyed are non-union. Engineering programming skills
Knowledge of computer hardware and
91% of employees work full time for an average of 40 hours operating systems
per week. 9% work part-time for an average of 24 hours Ability to write detailed technical instruction
per week. Problem solving skills
100% of employers have a day shift. 6% of employers Ability to write, edit, and debug computer
have a swing shift. programs for business
47% of the employees are male, and 53% are female. procedures
Scientific programming skills
EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS Advanced mathematical skills
Personal or Other
Education of Recent Hires Ability to interact well with others
High School or Equivalent 19%
Willingness to work nights, weekends, and
holidays
Willingness to travel
Associate Ability to work as part of a team
Degree
6% Ability to maintain good customer relations
Basic Skills
Bachelor
60% of the employers surveyed report they will not accept Computer Software
training in lieu of experience. The average length of substi- Word
tute training required is 11 months. 81% of the employers Excel
report that technical or vocational training is not required. Access
6% report that it is not required but preferred. C+
C++
88% of the employers surveyed report previous work expe- PowerPoint
rience is required. The average length of work experience MSDN Visual Basic
required is 35 months. 73% employers responded they would Java Script
not accept other types of occupational experience. Novell
Unix
Microsoft
Training and Education providers for this occupation may For Career Advancement
be found in the Training Provider Directory at the back of Leadership skills
the book. Technical knowledge
For additional Training Providers or details for the provid- Management skills
ers listed, contact the providers directly or visit the follow- Multiple platform skills
ing web sites: Customer service skills
CA Career Resource Network www.californiacareers.info New Skills

Orangeworks www.orangeworks.org Windows NT
I-Train www.i-train.org Advancements in network operations

SOC Code: 151051
Computer Systems Analysts

Computer Systems Analysts analyze science, engineering, SIZE OF OCCUPATION

business, and all other data processing problems for ap-
plication to electronic data processing systems. They ana- Large 4,640 – 6,270
lyze user requirements, procedures, and problems to au-
tomate or improve existing systems and review computer JOB GROWTH
system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations. Orange County Average Job
They may analyze or recommend commercially available Growth Rate for All Occupations 15.2%
software. They may supervise computer programmers.
Alternate Job Titles: Staffing Engineers, Senior Software For This Occupation 2001- 2008 35.1%
Engineers, Systems Analysts, and Systems Engineers.
WAGES & BENEFITS

EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
New Hires, Inexperienced: Insufficient Data N/A
New Hires, Experienced: $12.00 -$43.15 $25.64 Decline 0% Remain Stable 31% Grow 69%
3+ Yrs. With Firm: $15.00 - $45.55 $31.17

Medical Credit Reporting and Collection Services
Medical Services and Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
RECRUITMENT METHODS
Life
Sick Leave Employee Referrals 81%
Vacation Internet 69%
Retirement Newspaper Ads 56%
Child Care
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% SUPPLY & DEMAND
is also moderately difficult to find inexperi-
enced applicants. The turnover rate is 34.1%

SOC Code: 151051 Computer Systems Analysts

100% of employers surveyed are non-union. Ability to analyze data to solve problems
Ability to write detailed technical specifica-
75% of employees work full time for an average of 40 hours tions
per week. 25% work part-time for an average of 20 hours Completion of computer science courses
per week. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of
specific products
100% of employers have a day shift. 6% of employers have Ability to write documentation of computer
a swing shift, and 6% have a graveyard shift. procedures
Ability to write, edit, and debug computer
69% of the employees are male, and 31% are female. programs for business
EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS procedures
Ability to prepare charts and diagrams
Personal or Other
High School Ability to work independently
or Equivalent Bachelor Ability to interact well with others
25% Degree
75%
Ability to maintain good customer relations
Ability to work as part of a team
Basic Skills
Mathematical and computational ability
Computer Software
Word
67% of the employers surveyed report they will not accept Excel
training in lieu of experience. The average length of substi- Access
tute training required is 20 months. 94% of the employers Sequel
report that technical or vocational training is not required. Cobol
Unix
94% of the employers surveyed report previous work expe- Novell
rience is required. The average length of work experience Lotus
required is 41 months. 73% employers responded they would Java
Leadership skills
TRAINING & EDUCATION Excel in management
Computer skills
Training and Education providers for this occupation may Organization skills
be found in the Training Provider Directory at the back of Communication skills
the book. Dependability
Strong ethics
For additional Training Providers or details for the provid- Teamwork
ers listed, contact the providers directly or visit the follow- Technical skills
ing web sites:
New Skills
CA Career Resource Network www.californiacareers.info Knowledge of changing computer technology
Orangeworks www.orangeworks.org Researching software trends
I-Train www.i-train.org Crystal reports

OES Code: 873110
Concrete & Terrazzo Finishers

Concrete and Terrazzo Finishers apply cement, sand, pig- SIZE OF OCCUPATION
ment, and marble chips to floors, stairways, and cabinet
fixtures to finish and attain durable and decorative Small: 1,580 - 1,850
surfaces according to specifications and drawings. They
finish surfaces of freshly poured concrete walls, roads, JOB GROWTH
walkways, and ornamental stone facings of concrete struc-
tural products to remove imperfections. Includes Concrete Orange County Average Job
Rubbers. Growth Rate for All Occupations: 18.1%
Alternate Job Titles: Concrete Masons, Cement Masons,
and Concrete Finishers. EDD Forecast Job Growth Rate

Average
Non-Union, Full & Part-Time Wages Range Median
EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
New Hires, Inexperienced $ 8.00 - $13.15 $ 9.00
Past Year
New Hires, Experienced $ 8.00 - $28.00 $16.44 Decline - 24% Remain Stable - 38% Grow - 38%
3+ Years With Firm $ 8.00 - $31.00 $20.00
Union, Full & Part-Time Wages Range Median
New Hires, Inexperienced N/A N/A ing to these questions.

WHERE THE JOBS ARE
3+ Years With Firm $15.98 - $35.00 $27.00
Highway and Street Construction
Home and Office Construction
Fringe Benefits
RECRUITMENT METHODS
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Sick Leave
Word of Mouth 31%
Vacation In-House Promotion 25%
Retirement
Child Care SUPPLY & DEMAND
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Employer Pays Shared Cost Employee Pays Not Provided find fully experienced and qualified appli-
inexperienced applicants. The turnover rate
is 42.5%.

OES Code: 873110 Concrete & Terrazzo Finishers

Basic construction skills
69% of employers surveyed are non-union, and 31% are Understanding of construction terms
union. Ability to do cement work
Ability to operate power hand tools
94% of employees work full time for an average of 39 hours Ability to use hand tools
per week. 6% of employees work part-time for an average Understanding of building codes
of 17 hours per week. Ability to read blueprints
100% of employers have a day shift. 6% of employers have Personal or Other

a swing shift. Ability to work independently
100% of the employees are male. Ability to lift at least 100 lbs. repeatedly
Possession of good color perception
EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS Ability to perform strenuous, physically
demanding work
Ability to kneel for extended periods of time
Physical stamina
Less Than
High School Basic Skills
81%
Basic math skills
High School
or Equivalent Able to read shop drawings and plans
19%
Leadership
Knowledge of concrete construction
Good attitude and hard worker
Bilingual
Most (67%) employers report that they will not accept train-
Reading and math skills
ing in lieu of experience. Almost all (88%) employers report
Able to follow directions
that technical or vocational training is not required. Most
(63%) employers do require previous work experience, and
many (58%) will not accept other types of occupational ex- New Skills
Knowledge of new products
perience.

Programs specific to this occupation may include Construc-

tion Trades.

SOC Code: 472061
Construction Laborers
Construction Laborers perform tasks involving physical la- SIZE OF OCCUPATION

bor at building, highway, and heavy construction projects,
tunnel and shaft excavations, and demolition sites. They Large 9,500 – 11,120
may operate hand and power tools of all types: air ham-
mers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, JOB GROWTH
surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other
equipment and instruments. They may clean and prepare Orange County Average Job
sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excava- Growth Rate for All Occupations 15.2%
tions, erect scaffolding, clean up rubble and debris, and re-
move asbestos, lead, and other hazardous waste materials. EDD Forecast Job Growth Rate
They may assist other craft workers. For This Occupation 2001- 2008 17.1%
Alternate Job Titles: Laborers, General Laborers, and
Union Laborers. Growth Rate Relative to County Average:
Faster Than Average
Past Year
New Hires, Inexperienced $12.00 - $20.00 $18.00 Decline 0% Remain Stable 33% Grow 67%

3+ Years With Firm $21.00 - $38.00 $25.00
Non-Union, Full & Part-Time Wages Range Median ing to these questions
New Hires, Inexperienced $ 7.00 - $10.00 $10.00

WHERE THE JOBS ARE
Highway and Street Construction
3+ Years With Firm $12.00 - $25.00 $16.00 Residential and Commercial Building
Construction
Fringe Benefits
RECRUITMENT METHODS
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Newspaper Ads 53%
Sick Leave
Vacation
SUPPLY & DEMAND
Retirement
Child Care Employers report it is moderately difficult to
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% find experienced and qualified applicants. It
Employer Pays Shared Cost Employee Pays Not Provided enced applicants. The turnover rate is 8.4%

SOC Code: 472061 Construction Laborers

Understanding of construction terms
Reliable transportation to the job site
98% of employees work full time for an average of 40
hours per week. 1% work temporary or on-call for an Physical
average of 20 hours per week. 1% work seasonal for an Able to work outdoors in all weather
average of 36 hours per week. conditions
Able to do physically demanding work
100% of employers have a day shift. 13% of employers Good physical condition
have a swing shift. Able to tolerate dust and paint fumes
91% of the employees are male, and 9% are female. Able to tolerate loud noise
Possess above average strength

High School
Ability to do repetitive work
or Equivalent
47%
Basic Skills
Computer Software
Less Than None
High School
53%
Leadership
Punctuality
56% of the employers surveyed report they will not accept
Knowledge of the job
training in lieu of experience. The average length of substi-
Dependability
Equipment knowledge
report that technical or vocational training is not required.
47% of the employers surveyed report previous work experi- New Skills
ence is required. 13% report it is not required but preferred. New tools and equipment knowledge
The average length of work experience required is 14 months.
78% employers responded they would not accept other types

Training and Education providers for this occupation may be
found in the Training Provider Directory at the back of the book.
listed, contact the providers directly or visit the following
web sites:

OES Code: 650260
Cooks - Restaurant
Restaurant Cooks prepare, season and cook soups, meats, SIZE OF OCCUPATION
vegetables, desserts, and other foodstuffs in restaurants.
They may order supplies, keep records and accounts, price Very Large: 9,300 - 10,820
items on a menu, or plan the menu.
Alternate Job Titles: Chefs, Assistant Chefs, Head Cooks, JOB GROWTH
Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, Head Kitchen Managers, and
Cooks. Orange County Average Job

WAGES & BENEFITS
Average
EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
New Hires, Inexperienced $6.75 - $11.51 $ 7.75
New Hires, Experienced $7.00 - $14.38 $ 9.00 Past Year

3+ Years With Firm $7.00 - $19.50 $11.51
Medical
Dental WHERE THE JOBS ARE
Vision
Life
Sick Leave
RECRUITMENT METHODS
Vacation
Child Care
Walk-Ins 67%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Employer Pays Shared Cost Employee Pays Not Provided In-House Promotion 27%
SUPPLY & DEMAND
cants. It is not difficult to find inexperienced
applicants. The turnover rate is 56.2%.

OES Code: 650260 Cooks - Restaurant

Meat carving skills
93% of employers surveyed are non-union. Ability to plan and organize the work of
others
80% of employees work full time for an average of 39 hours Pastry making skills
per week. 20% of employees work part-time for an aver- Food baking skills
age of 21 hours per week. Menu planning skills
93% of employers have a day shift. 53% of employers have Ability to cook ethnic foods
a swing shift, and 20% of employers have a graveyard shift. Sauce making skills
Food buying skills
Physical
EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS Ability to pass a pre-employment medical
examination
Education of Recent Hires Ability to stand continuously for 2 or more
hours
High School
or Equivalent
33% Personal or Other
High standards of personal cleanliness
Basic Skills
Less Than
High School
67% Basic math skills
Many (57%) employers report that they will not accept train-
Management skills
that technical or vocational training is not required. Almost
all (80%) employers require previous work experience, and
Ability to prepare quality food
most (71%) employers will accept other types of occupational
Punctuality and efficiency
experience.
Leadership skills
Knowledge of food equipment
For Training Providers in this occupation, please refer to the New Skills
Training Provider Directory. Use of computerized equipment
Food handling certificate
Programs specific to this occupation may include Cooking
and Related Culinary Arts.

OES Code: 650320
Cooks - Specialty Fast Food

Specialty Fast Food Cooks prepare and cook food in a fast SIZE OF OCCUPATION
food restaurant with a limited menu. The menu and du-
ties of the cooks are limited to one or two basic items, Large: 5,720 - 6,140
such as hamburgers, chicken, pizza, tacos, or fish and
chips. The duties of the cook normally involve operating
JOB GROWTH
large volume single purpose cooking equipment. Typi-
cally, these cooks work in regional or national fast food Orange County Average Job
chain restaurants. Growth Rate for All Occupations: 18.1%
Alternate Job Titles: Kitchen Cooks, Kitchen Help and EDD Forecast Job Growth Rate
Cooks. for This Occupation 1999-2006: 16.5%

Average
WAGES & BENEFITS
EMPLOYMENT LEVELS

New Hires, Inexperienced $6.75 - $ 7.00 $6.75
WHERE THE JOBS ARE

Fringe Benefits
Medical Miscellaneous Amusement and Recreation
Dental Services
Vision
RECRUITMENT METHODS
Life
Sick Leave Walk-Ins 73%
Vacation
Retirement
Newspaper Ads 53%
Child Care
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
20.5%.

OES Code: 650320 Cooks - Specialty Fast Food

Ability to operate a cash register
Physical
52% of employees work full time for an average of 40 hours Ability to lift at least 30 lbs. repeatedly
per week. 48% of employees work part-time for an aver- Ability to work rapidly
age of 24 hours per week. Ability to pass a pre-employment medical
examination
93% of employers have a day shift. 47% of employers have Ability to stand continuously for 2 or more
a swing shift, and 7% of employers have a graveyard shift. hours
45% of the employees are female, and 55% are male. Personal or Other
EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS Ability to work under pressure
Education of Recent Hires High standards of personal cleanliness
Less Than Basic Skills

High School
47%
Basic math skills
Ability to follow oral instructions

Supervisory and management skills
High School Interpersonal skills
or Equivalent Ability to prepare quality food
53%
Reliability, honesty and punctuality
Good customer service
Most (60%) employers report that they will accept training
Leadership
in lieu of experience. All (100%) employers report that tech-
Fluent in English language
nical or vocational training is not required. Most (67%) em-
Integrity
ployers do not require previous work experience, and most
(60%) employers will not accept other types of occupational
New Skills
experience.
Keeping up with industry cooking skills



OES Code: 630170
Correction Officers & Jailers

Correction Officers and Jailers guard inmates in penal or SIZE OF OCCUPATION

rehabilitative institutions in accordance with established
regulations and procedures. They may guard prisoners Small: 770 - 1,280
in transit between jail, courtroom, prison, or other point,
traveling by automobile or public transportation, and may JOB GROWTH
be designated deputy guard. This occupation includes
Deputy Sheriffs who spend the majority of their time
guarding prisoners in county correctional institutions.
Alternate Job Titles: Detention Officers and Custody Of-
ficers.
WAGES & BENEFITS Much Faster Than Average
Non-Union, Full & Part-Time Wages Range Median EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
New Hires, Inexperienced $ 6.50 - $16.45 $11.48 Past Year

3+ Years With Firm $14.00 - $20.99 $17.50 Decline - 0% Remain Stable - 80% Grow - 20%
Union, Full & Part-Time Wages Range Median ing to these questions.

WHERE THE JOBS ARE
New Hires, Experienced $15.19 - $19.00 $18.02 Local Government
3+ Years With Firm $17.33 - $22.77 $21.24

RECRUITMENT METHODS
Fringe Benefits Internet 70%
Medical Newspaper Ads 60%

Dental Word of Mouth 40%
Vision Employment Agencies 20%
Life In-House Promotion 20%
Sick Leave Walk-In Applicants 20%
Vacation
Retirement
SUPPLY & DEMAND
Child Care
Employer Pays Shared Cost Employee Pays Not Provided cants. It is very difficult to find inexperienced

OES Code: 630170 Correction Officers & Jailers

80% of employers surveyed are union, and 20% are non- Ability to administer emergency first aid
union. Ability to plan and organize the work of
others
Supervisory skills
per week. 5% of employees work part-time for an average Physical
of 23 hours per week. Ability to pass a physical performance test
Ability to pass a pre-employment medical
Emerging occupations include Forensic Fingerprint Scan. examination
EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS Basic Skills

Basic math skills
Education of Recent Hires Ability to write legibly
Less Than High School
High School or Equivalent
10% 90%
Computer Software
Word
Excel
Fingerprinting program

Leadership
Supervision skills
Writing skills
Good work ethic
Attention to detail
Bilingual
College education
Many employers report that they will accept training in lieu Computer skills
of experience. Most employers report that technical or voca- People skills
tional training is not required. Many employers do not re-
quire previous work experience, and many will accept other New Skills
types of occupational experience. Narcotics seminars
License
Possession of a Firearms Qualifications Card
Programs specific to this occupation may include Law En-

forcement and Police Science.

OES Code: 251030
Database Administrators
Database Administrators coordinate physical changes to SIZE OF OCCUPATION

computer databases and code, test, and implement the
database applying knowledge of database management Small: 1,320 - 1,900
systems. May design logical and physical databases and
coordinate database development as part of a project team.
JOB GROWTH
Alternate Job Titles: Information Systems Managers, Data Orange County Average Job
Administrators, and Database Consultants. Growth Rate for All Occupations: 19.2%

WAGES & BENEFITS
EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
New Hires, Inexperienced* N/A N/A
Past Year
3+ Years With Firm $15.00 - $50.00 $34.09 Projected Next 24 Months

* Work Experience Required
Fringe Benefits
WHERE THE JOBS ARE
Medical
Dental Computer and Data Processing Services
Vision
Offices and Clinics of Medical Doctors
Life
Sick Leave
RECRUITMENT METHODS
Vacation Employee Referrals 60%
Retirement Internet 53%
Child Care
Colleges 33%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Word of Mouth 33%
Employer Pays Shared Cost Employee Pays Not Provided Newspaper Ads 27%

of employers responding to this question. SUPPLY & DEMAND
cants. Experience is required for all applicants.
The turnover rate is 26.6%.

OES Code: 251030 Database Administrators

100% of employers surveyed are non-union. Ability to write documentation of computer
procedures
96% of employees work full time for an average of 40 hours Ability to analyze data to solve problems
Knowledge of software applications
per week. 2% of employees work part-time for an average
of 25 hours per week. 1% work temporary for an average
Personal or Other
of 20 hours per week. 1% work seasonal for an average of Ability to work independently
40 hours per week. Ability to work under pressure
Emerging occupations include Web Developers.
Basic Skills
EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS Basic math skills
Education of Recent Hires Computer Software
High School Associate Word
or Equivalent Degree Excel
7% 20%
Less Than Access
High School
Bachelor's C++
7%
Degree Oracle
66%
Unix
Structured Query Language (SQL)

Leadership
Team skills
Software networking skills
Almost all employers report they will not accept training in Troubleshooting
lieu of experience. Many employers report that technical or Financial knowledge
vocational training is not required. All employers require Logical thinking
previous work experience and most will not accept other Management
Good customer skills
Good work ethic
Flexibility
New Skills
Cisco routing programming
Training Provider Directory. Java application knowledge
Keeping current with new software applica-
Programs specific to this occupation may include Computer tions
and Information Sciences, Management Information Systems
and Business Data Processing.

SOC Code: 439031
Desktop Publishers
Desktop Publishers format typescript and graphic ele- SIZE OF OCCUPATION

ments using computer software to produce publication
ready material. Small 360 – 560
Alternate Job Titles: Graphic Artists, Desktop Operators, JOB GROWTH

Graphic Designers, Production Artists, and Pre Press
Operators.

WAGES & BENEFITS
New Hires, Inexperienced: $ 9.00 - $10.00 $ 10.00 EMPLOYMENT LEVELS

New Hires, Experienced: $ 9.00 - $20.00 $ 15.00 Past Year
3+ Yrs. With Firm: $ 10.00 - $25.00 $ 19.00
Fringe Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision WHERE THE JOBS ARE
Life Commercial Printing
Sick Leave Newspapers and Periodicals
Vacation
Retirement RECRUITMENT METHODS
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Newspaper Ads 67%
Employer Pays Shared Cost Employee Pays Not Provided Internet 60%

SOC Code: 439031 Desktop Publishers

Ability to submit portfolio of work
80% of employers surveyed are non-union. Ability to use graphics software
Lithographic camera work skills
Layout and detail skills
Ability to interview others for information
per week.
Ability to use desktop publishing software
93% of employers have a day shift. 20% of employers Graphic arts skills
have a swing shift, and 27% have a graveyard shift. Ability to write effectively
59% of the employees are male, and 41% are female. Physical
Manual dexterity
EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS Possession of good color perception
Education of Recent Hires Personal or Other

Bachelors
Imagination and creativity
Degree Willingness to work with close supervision
7%
Ability to meet deadlines
Basic Skills
Associate Ability to write legibly
Degree Oral communication skills
13%
High School
Basic math skill
or Equivalent Ability to read and follow instructions
80%
Computer Software
tute training required is 3 months. 67% of the employers QuarkXpress
report that technical or vocational training is not required. Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
53% of the employers surveyed report previous work expe-
Corel DRAW
rience is required. 13% report it is not required but preferred.
Leadership skills
Continued education
TRAINING & EDUCATION Creativity
Ambition
Training and Education providers for this occupation may be Technical ability
found in the Training Provider Directory at the back of the book. Quality of performance
For additional Training Providers or details for the providers Basic Skills
listed, contact the providers directly or visit the following web Color management
sites Keep up to date on desktop software


OES Code: 857230
Electrical Powerline Installers & Repairers

Electrical Powerline Installers and Repairers install and SIZE OF OCCUPATION

repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distri-
bution systems. They install insulators, erect wooden poles Small: 710 - 900
and light or heavy duty transmission towers. Includes
workers such as Cable Splicers and Trouble Shooters, but
JOB GROWTH
does not include repairers of transformers and substation
equipment, and telephone and telegraph communications Orange County Average Job
workers. Growth Rate for All Occupations: 18.1%
Alternate Job Titles: Electrical Linemen, Journeyman Elec- EDD Forecast Job Growth Rate
tricians, and Electricians. for This Occupation 1999-2006: 26.8%

Faster Than Average
WAGES & BENEFITS

EMPLOYMENT LEVELS


Electrical Work
Medical Local Governments
Dental
Life
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
All data is based on full time employment and the percentages Employers report it is very difficult to find
fully experienced and qualified applicants. It
is moderately difficult to find inexperienced

OES Code: 857230 Electrical Powerline Installers & Repairers

Ability to read working drawings
88% of employers surveyed are non-union. Problem solving skills
Possession of a valid Class B driver's license
100% of employees work full time for an average of 41 Ability to operate trenching machines
hours per week. Ability to perform electrical work
100% of employers have a day shift. 13% of employers Ability to read blueprints
have a swing shift, and 13% have a graveyard shift. Ability to operate electric testing equipment
3% of the employees are female, and 97% are male. Physical

Ability to climb poles
Personal or Other
Education of Recent Hires Willingness to work with close supervision
Less Than Willingness to work on-call
44%
Basic Skills
Basic math skills
High School Computer Software

or Equivalent Excel
56%
AutoCAD
Rockwell Automation Software
Many (53%) employers report they will not accept training
in lieu of experience. Almost all (81%) employers report that For Career Advancement
technical or vocational training is not required. Almost all Supervisory skills
(88%) employers require previous work experience. Most Motivational skills
(67%) employers will not accept other types of occupational Competence
experience. Knowledge of electrical codes
Leadership qualities
TRAINING & EDUCATION Customer service skills
Continued education
For Training Providers in this occupation, please refer to the Mechanical aptitude
Training Provider Directory. Mathematical skills
Programs specific to this occupation may include Computer, New Skills

Math, and Electronics Courses. Computerized equipment knowledge
Knowledge of new electrical codes

Employment Interviewers, Private

& Public Employment Service
Employment Interviewers, Private or Public Employment SIZE OF OCCUPATION

Service interview job applicants in employment office and
refer them to prospective employers for consideration. Information Not Available*
They search application files, notify selected applicants
of job openings, and refer qualified applicants to prospec- JOB GROWTH
tive employers. They contact employers to verify referral
results. They record and evaluate various pertinent data.
Alternate Job Titles: Recruiters, Staffing Consultants, EDD Forecast Job Growth Rate
Employment Programmers, Staffing Specialists, Employ- For This Occupation 2001- 2008 N/A*
ment Program Representatives, and Account Executives.
N/A*

WAGES & BENEFITS solely available for SOC occupations.
EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
3+ Yrs. With Firm: $ 12.27 - $21.77 $ 18.00
WHERE THE JOBS ARE

Fringe Benefits
Private Employment Agencies
One Stop Centers, Employment Development
Medical
Department
Dental
Life
Child Care
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% SUPPLY & DEMAND
Employer Pays Shared Cost Employee Pays Not Provided Employers report it is moderately difficult to
All data is based on full time employment and the percentages find experienced and qualified applicants. It
of employers responding to this question. is also moderately difficult to find inexperi-

Non-SOC Code: 131071019 Employment Interviewers,Private & Public Employment Service
100% of all employers surveyed do promote.

Technical
87% of employers surveyed are non-union. Knowledge of EEO & affirmative action
programs and guidelines
Counseling skills
Personnel recruiting skills
per week.
Knowledge of personnel classification
100% of employers have a day shift. 7% of employers procedures
have a swing shift. Record keeping skills
Ability to apply sales techniques
34% of the employees are male, and 66% are female. Personnel interviewing skills
EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS Telephone sales skills
Personal or Other
Education of Recent Hires Possession of a reliable vehicle
Associate
Degree
Tactfulness
14% Customer service skills
Basic Skills
Basic math skills
Bachelor
Degree Ability to read and follow directions
High School
or Equivalent
73%
Computer Software
tute training required is 9 months. 100% of the employers Access
report that technical or vocational training is not required. PowerPoint
67% of the employers surveyed report previous work expe- Internet
rience is not required. 13% report it is not required but pre-
ferred. The average length of work experience required is For Career Advancement
11 months. 60% employers responded they would accept Good customer service skills
other types of occupational experience. Leadership skills
Sales skills
Ambition
Training and Education providers for this occupation may be Public speaking skills
found in the Training Provider Directory at the back of the book.
New Skills
For additional Training Providers or details for the providers Navigating the Internet
listed, contact the providers directly or visit the following web Computer skills
sites:

SOC Code: 113031
Financial Managers
Financial Managers plan, direct, and coordinate account- SIZE OF OCCUPATION

ing, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other
financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an Large 8,010 – 9,420
establishment.
JOB GROWTH
Alternate Job Titles: Chief Financial Officers, Client
Managers, Wealth Management Specialists, Accounting
Managers, and Finance Managers.

WAGES & BENEFITS Faster Than Average

EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
New Hires, Inexperienced: Insufficient Data N/A
Past Year
3+ Yrs. With Firm: $13.23 - $76.71 $28.77 Projected Next 24 Months


Fringe Benefits ing to these questions

Dental Security and Commodity Services
Vision Eating and Drinking Places
Life
Sick Leave
Vacation
RECRUITMENT METHODS
Retirement
Newspaper Ads 73%
Child Care
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Internet 53%
All data is based on full time employment and the percentages SUPPLY & DEMAND
is very difficult to find inexperienced appli-

SOC Code: 113031 Financial Managers

Technical
100% of employers surveyed are non-union. Certificate in Financial Planning
Certified Public Accountant License
hours per week.
Ability to apply techniques of statistical
100% of employers have a day shift. 7% of employers analysis
have a swing shift, and 7% have weekend shifts. Cost analysis skills
Budget analysis skills
49% of the employees are male, and 51% are female. Ability to plan and organize the work of
others
EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS Understanding regulations affecting
financial institutions
Verbal presentation skills
Ability to hire and assign personnel
Bachelor's Ability to interpret actuarial and probability
Degree of loss tables
67%
Ability to use computers in accounting
Graduate
applications
Study Ability to perform advanced mathematical
6%
computations
Associate Financial planning skills
Degree
7%
Personal or Other
High School
or Equivalent
20%
Computer Software
tute training required is 8 months. 73% of the employers Access
report that technical or vocational training is not required. PowerPoint
87% of the employers surveyed report previous work expe- Hyperion
rience is required. 7% report that it is not required but pre-
ferred. The average length of work experience required is For Career Advancement
49 months. 71% employers responded they would not ac- Leadership skills
cept other types of occupational experience. Management skills
Analytical skills
Presentation skills
Investment Poftfolio
Training and Education providers for this occupation may Communication skills
be found in the Training Provider Directory at the back of the Continuing education
book. Dependability
For additional Training Providers or details for the providers New Skills
listed, contact the providers directly or visit the following Business survey
web sites:

OES Code: 810020
First Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics,

Installers & Repairers
First Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers SIZE OF OCCUPATION

and Repairers directly supervise and coordinate the ac-
tivities of mechanics, repairers and installers. They may Medium: 3,920 - 4,820
also supervise helpers assigned to these workers. Man-
agers/Supervisors are generally found in smaller estab-
lishments where they perform both supervisory and man- JOB GROWTH
agement functions, such as accounting, marketing, and Orange County Average Job
personnel work. In addition, Managers/Supervisors may Growth Rate for All Occupations: 18.1%
also engage, in part, in the same repair work as the work-
ers they supervise. The occupation excludes work lead- EDD Forecast Job Growth Rate
ers who spend 20% or more of their time at tasks similar for This Occupation 1999-2006: 23.0%
to those of employees under their supervision.
Alternate Job Titles: Foremen, Shop Foremen, General Faster Than Average
Managers, Operations Managers, and Service Managers.
EMPLOYMENT LEVELS

New Hires, Inexperienced $6.75 - $15.34 $11.05 Decline - 0% Remain Stable - 73% Grow - 27%
New Hires, Experienced $6.75 - $23.25 $19.18 ing to these questions.
3+ Years With Firm $9.00 - $33.56 $23.04

WHERE THE JOBS ARE
Fringe Benefits Residential Building Construction
Heavy Construction, Except Highways
Medical
Dental RECRUITMENT METHODS
Vision
Vacation In-House Promotion 20%
Retirement Walk-Ins 20%
Child Care
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
SUPPLY & DEMAND
Employers report it is very difficult to find
is also very difficult to find inexperienced ap-
plicants. The turnover rate is 30.9%.

OES Code: 810020 First Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers & Repairers

Ability to maintain shop and service records
100% of employers surveyed are non-union. Ability to explain and follow grievance
procedures
89% of employees work full time for an average of 41 hours Ability to follow safe equipment operating
per week. 11% of employees work part-time for an aver- practices
age of 23 hours per week. Ability to give oral instructions
100% of employers have a day shift. 7% of employers have Ability to conduct performance appraisals
a swing shift. Ability to plan and organize the work of
others
13% of the employees are female, and 87% are male. Business math skills
Knowledge of the technical aspects of
EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS subordinates' duties

Less Than Ability to motivate others
High School Customer service skills
27%
Ability to set work priorities
Associate
Ability to manage a multicultural workforce
Degree Interpersonal skills
13%
Ability to manage unexpected situations or
circumstances
High School Ability to deal effectively with difficult
or Equivalent
60%
individuals
Basic Skills
Many (50%) employers report they will accept training in Ability to write legibly
lieu of experience. Almost all (80%) employers report that Ability to read and follow instructions
technical or vocational training is not required. Almost all Oral communication skills
(80%) employers require previous work experience and many
(50%) will accept other types of occupational experience. Computer Software
Word, Excel and Access
QuickBooks
For Training Providers in this occupation, please refer to the For Career Advancement
Training Provider Directory. Good performance
Honesty, punctuality, and dependability
Programs specific to this occupation may include Operations Good customer service
Management and Supervision. Management skills
Business knowledge
Orangeworks www.orangeworks.org Computer and scanner knowledge
I-Train www.i-train.org Satellite systems

Fitness & Wellness Coordinators

Fitness & Wellness Coordinators provide health and fit- SIZE OF OCCUPATION
ness related information and programs to employees in a
business setting. Fitness & Wellness Coordinators also Information Not Available*
arrange health fairs, seminars, and workshops.
JOB GROWTH
Alternate Job Titles: Gym Instructors, Fitness Managers,
Health Promoters, Health Educators, and Benefits Coun-
selors.
for This Occupation 1997-2004: N/A*

N/A*
Full & Part-Time Wages Range Median solely available for OES occupations.
New Hires, Inexperienced $ 6.50 - $17.90 $11.19 EMPLOYMENT LEVELS

Past Year
3+ Years With Firm $10.00 - $31.00 $18.00


Dental
Various Businesses
Vision
Sick Leave
Vacation
Retirement
Newspaper Ads 40%
Child Care
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Internet 33%
Colleges 27%
School Referrals 27%
experienced and qualified applicants. It is
moderately difficult to find inexperienced ap-

Non-OES Code: 77127999 Fitness & Wellness Coordinators

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology
93% of employers surveyed are non-union. 7% are union. Ability to perform CPR
Ability to administer emergency first aid
62% of employees work full time for an average of 40 hours Ability to apply teaching techniques
per week. 37% of employees work part-time for an aver- Exercise equipment use skills
age of 24 hours per week. 1% of employees work seasonal Possession of a Certified Health Education
for an average of 16 hours per week. Specialist (CHES) certificate
examination
Personal or Other
Education of Recent Hires Ability to exercise patience
Bachelor's Customer service skills
Degree
33% Willingness to work with close supervision
Leadership skills
Associate Less Than

Degree High School Basic Skills
7%
Computer Software
High School Word
or Equivalent
53% Excel
Access
PowerPoint
Most employers report they will accept training in lieu of
experience. Many employers report that technical or voca- For Career Advancement
tional training is not required. Some employers require pre- Leadership skills
vious work experience, and many employers will not accept Organizational and communication skills
other types of occupational experience. HIV knowledge
Self-motivated
Bilingual
Management skills
Working with clients with multiple
Programs specific to this occupation may include Health diagnoses
Education, Physical Fitness Education, Fitness and Aging, and Going to health seminars
Workplace Wellness.

OES Code: 650380
Food Preparation Workers

Food Preparation Workers perform a variety of food SIZE OF OCCUPATION

preparation duties, such as preparing cold foods and
maintaining and cleaning kitchen work areas, equipment, Very Large: 11,440 - 12,640
and utensils. They perform simple tasks such as prepar-
ing shellfish or slicing meat. They may brew coffee, tea, JOB GROWTH
or chocolate or prepare sandwiches. They work in such
places as a restaurant kitchen or delicatessen. Orange County Average Job
Alternate Job Titles: Prep Cooks, Kitchen Helpers, and
Preparation Kitchen Workers. EDD Forecast Job Growth Rate

WAGES & BENEFITS Slower Than Average
EMPLOYMENT LEVELS

3+ Years With Firm $7.00 - $14.00 $9.00

Medical
Hospitals
Dental Miscellaneous Amusement and Recreation
Vision Services
Life
Vacation
Walk-Ins 73%
Retirement
Child Care
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Newspaper Ads 53%
SUPPLY & DEMAND

of employers responding to this question. Employers report it is moderately difficult to
cants. It is not difficult to find inexperienced

OES Code: 650380 Food Preparation Workers

Knowledge of a sanitary work environment
100% of employers surveyed are non-union. Sandwich making skills
Ability to handle multiple food orders in a
85% of employees work full time for an average of 40 hours timely fashion
per week. 15% of employees work part-time for an aver- Certified as a food handler
age of 20 hours per week. Ability to operate a cash register
100% of employers have a day shift. 47% of employers Physical

have a swing shift, and 20% of employers have a grave- Ability to lift at least 30 lbs. repeatedly
yard shift. Ability to work rapidly
22% of the employees are female, and 78% are male. examination
Ability to stand continuously for 2 or more
hours
Personal or Other
High School Willingness to work with close supervision
47%
Basic Skills
Basic math skills
Less Than Oral communication skills
High School Ability to follow oral instructions
53%

Most (78%) employers report they will not accept training in Accuracy and punctuality
lieu of experience. Almost all (93%) employers report that Cleanliness
technical or vocational training is not required. Many (53%) Familiarity with different diet plans
employers require previous work experience, and most (56%) Multi-tasking
employers will accept other types of occupational experience. Organizational skills
TRAINING & EDUCATION New Skills

For Training Providers in this occupation, please refer to the Health codes and safety requirements
Training Provider Directory. Knowledge of medical charts


SOC Code: 119051
Food Service Managers

Food Service Managers plan, direct, or coordinate activi- SIZE OF OCCUPATION

ties of an organization or department that serves food and
beverages. Small 2,140 – 2,440
Alternate Job Titles: Kitchen Managers, Dining Manag- JOB GROWTH

ers, Chef Managers, General Managers, Banquet Coordi-
nators, and Managers. Orange County Average Job

WAGES & BENEFITS
Average
New Hires, Inexperienced: $ 9.50* - $27.24 $10.23 EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
New Hires, Experienced: $ 8.00 - $23.01 $13.82 Past Year

3+ Yrs. With Firm: $10.00 - $25.31 $15.00
*Few employers hire Food Service Managers with no experience; Decline 0% Remain Stable 80% Grow 20%
consequently the wages they reported are skewed in this category.
Fringe Benefits
WHERE THE JOBS ARE
Medical Eating and Drinking Places
Dental Hotels and Motels
Vision Hospitals and Personal Care Facilities
Life
RECRUITMENT METHODS
Sick Leave
Child Care Walk-In Applicants 67%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
of employers responding to this question. to find experienced and qualified applicants.
It is very difficult to find inexperienced

SOC Code: 119051 Food Service Managers

Record keeping skills
100% of employers surveyed are non-union. Ability to hire and assign personnel
Ability to plan and organize the work of
others
hours per week.
Ability to manage an activity or department
100% of employers have a day shift. 47% of employers Business math skills
have a swing shift, and 13% have a graveyard shift. Food preparation skills
Catering skills
50% of the employees are male, and 50% are female. Ability to follow purchasing procedures
EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS Problem solving skills
Ability to maintain financial records
Education of Recent Hires Understanding of inventory techniques
High School
or Equivalent Personal or Other
67%
Bachelor's
Degree Public contact skills
27%
Basic Skills
Associate Ability to read and follow instructions
Degree Ability to write legibly
6%
71% of the employers surveyed report they will not accept train- Computer Software
ing in lieu of experience. The average length of substitute train- Word
ing required is 18 months. 87% of the employers report that Excel
technical or vocational training is not required. PowerPoint
87% of the employers surveyed report previous work experi- For Career Advancement
ence is required. 7% report it is not required but preferred. Interpersonal and communication skills
The average length of work experience required is 24 months. Organization skills
50% employers responded they would accept other types of Continued education
occupational experience. Punctuality
Knowledge of food preparation
Training and Education providers for this occupation may New Skills
be found in the Training Provider Directory at the back of Computer skills
the book. Knowledge of new equipment
Requirements of health and safety
ing web sites:


OES Code: 312150
Foreign Language & Literature Teachers -

Postsecondary
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary,

SIZE OF OCCUPATION
teach courses in foreign (e.g., other than English) lan-
guages and literature. Small: 90 - 110
Alternate Job Titles: Foreign Language Instructors and JOB GROWTH

Faculty Members/Professors.

WAGES & BENEFITS
Non-Union, Full & Part-Time Wages Range Median Growth Rate Relative to County Average:
Faster Than Average
EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
Past Year

Union, Full & Part-Time Wages Range Median Decline - 0% Remain Stable - 53% Grow - 47%
New Hires, Inexperienced $16.94 - $20.14 $18.61 The reported percentages apply to employers respond-
WHERE THE JOBS ARE
3+ Years With Firm $20.14 - $24.93 $21.73
Colleges and Universities
Fringe Benefits RECRUITMENT METHODS

Medical
Colleges 60%
Dental
Internet 47%
Vision
Newspaper Ads 27%
Life
Vacation Trade Journals 20%
Retirement
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
All data is based on full time employment and the percentages experienced applicants. The turnover rate is
of employers responding to this question. 5.7%.

OES Code: 312150 Foreign Language & Literature Teachers - Postsecondary

Possession of a designated subjects teaching
33% of employers surveyed are union, and 67% are non- credential
union. Ability to analyze statistics
67% of employees work full time for an average of 40 hours Ability to use computer applications in
per week. 33% of employees work part-time for an aver- research
age of 16 hours per week. Counseling skills
Library research skills
62% of the employees are female, and 38% are male. Foreign language fluency
Personal or Other
EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS Willingness to work nights
Education of Recent Hires Basic Skills

Graduate
Basic math skills
Study Ability to write legibly
33%
Computer Software
Word
Excel
Access
Bachelor's For Career Advancement

Degree Scholarship
67%
Community service
Budget and time management
Almost all employers report that they will not accept train- Communication skills
ing in lieu of experience. Almost all employers report that Research
technical or vocational training is not required. Many em- Scholarly publications
ployers do not require previous work experience, and most Flexibility
will not accept other types of occupational experience. Good work ethic
Teaching skills
Leadership
TRAINING & EDUCATION Flexibility
Professional growth
Programs specific to this occupation may include Liberal Arts

Studies, General Teacher Education, and Foreign Language
Studies.

Graphic Art Designers

Graphic Art Designers apply extensive training in the SIZE OF OCCUPATION

theory and practice of graphic design to produce visually
appealing material used for advertising, promotional, Information Not Available*
publishing, or communication purposes.
JOB GROWTH
Alternate Job Titles: Graphic Designers, Graphic Artists, Orange County Average Job
and Art Directors. Growth Rate for All Occupations: 19.2%


WAGES & BENEFITS
N/A*
solely available for OES occupations.
EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
Past Year

Fringe Benefits ing to these questions.
WHERE THE JOBS ARE

Medical Consumer Electronics
Dental Publishing, Entertainment and
Vision Telecommunications
Sick Leave
Colleges 87%
Vacation
Child Care Newspaper Ads 47%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Word of Mouth 40%

Internet 27%

Non-OES Code: 141061996 Graphic Art Designers

Knowledge of design and production
100% of employers surveyed are non-union. techniques, principles, tools, and instruments
84% of employees work full time for an average of 40 hours Personal or Other
per week. 16% of employees work part-time for an aver- Ability to work independently
age of 30 hours per week. Ability to work under pressure
Ability to work as a team member
Emerging occupations include Web Designers and Devel- Visual skills
opers. Good visual color discrimination
34% of the employees are female, and 66% are male. Basic Skills
Oral communication and comprehension
EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS skills
Computer Software
Education of Recent Hires Word
High School Excel
High School 53% Quark Xpress
7% Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
Knowledge of Macintosh computers and
Bachelor's
Degree
graphics software
7%

Client communication skills
Detail oriented
Associate Efficiency
Degree Adaptability
33%
Creativity
Leadership
Most employers report they will not accept training in lieu
of experience. Many employers report that technical or vo-
Critical thinking
cational training is not required. Most employers require pre-
Professionalism
vious work experience, and almost all will not accept other
New Skills
Knowledge of 3-D software
TRAINING & EDUCATION Cross-platforming
Web design and development
For Training Providers in this occupation, please refer to the Adapting to new technology
Programs specific to this occupation may include Computer

and Information Sciences, Management Information Systems
and Business Data Processing.

OES Code: 630470
Guards & Watch Guards

Employers: 15 Employees: 1,636
Guards and Watch Guards stand guard at entrance gates SIZE OF OCCUPATION
or walk about premises of business or industrial estab-
lishments or private residences to prevent theft, violence, Very Large: 10,680 - 14,310
or infractions of rules; they guard property against fire,
theft, vandalism, and illegal entry; they direct patrons or
JOB GROWTH
employees and answer questions relative to services of
establishments. They control traffic to and from build- Orange County Average Job
ings and grounds. Growth Rate for All Occupations: 18.1%
Alternate Job Titles: Security Officers, Security Guards, EDD Forecast Job Growth Rate
Patrol Officers, and Loss Prevention Security Officers. for This Occupation 1999-2006: 34.0%

WAGES & BENEFITS
EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
Past Year

3+ Years With Firm $7.25 - $16.00 $11.99
The reported percentages apply to employers re-
sponding to these questions.
Fringe Benefits
WHERE THE JOBS ARE
Medical Detective, Guard and Armored Car Services
Dental Miscellaneous Amusement and Recreation
Vision
Services
Life
Retirement
Child Care
Word of Mouth 47%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
cants. It is very difficult to find inexperienced

OES Code: 630470 Guards & Watch Guards

Security guard registration (Guard Card)
Ability to follow security protection proce-
75% of employees work full time for an average of 40 hours dures
per week. 21% of employees work part-time for an aver- Ability to use a baton
age of 24 hours per week. 4% of employees work tempo- Ability to administer emergency first aid
rary or on call for an average of 11 hours per week. Bondable
Licensed to carry firearms
80% of employers have day and graveyard shifts. 73% of Ability to write effectively
employers have a swing shift. Ability to operate video surveillance equip-
Emerging occupations include Terrorism Threat Assess- ment
ment and Executive Protection. Possession of a valid driver's license
EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS Possession of a clean police record
Associate
Less Than
High School Degree
27% 7%
Basic Skills
Computer Software
Word
Excel
High School Access
or Equivalent Outlook
66%
Most (63%) employers report they will accept training in lieu For Career Advancement
of experience. Some (27%) employers report that technical Responsibility and reliability
or vocational training is required. Some (33%) employers re- Good work ethic
quire previous work experience, and many (50%) will ac- Attention to detail
cept other types of occupational experience. Follow through
Loyalty and dedication
Interpersonal and communication skills
Organizational skills
For Training Providers in this occupation, please refer to the Investigative skills
Training Provider Directory. Observant
Following rules
Programs specific to this occupation may include Security
and Loss Prevention, CPR and First Aid. New Skills
Use of communication and video equipment
Additional Resources: Search and rescue training
CA Career Resource Network www.californiacareers.info Terrorist training
Orangeworks www.orangeworks.org Computer skills

OES Code: 989020
Hand Packers & Packagers

Hand Packers and Packagers pack or package by hand a SIZE OF OCCUPATION

wide variety of products and materials. Does not include
workers whose jobs require more than minimum train- Very Large: 10,470 - 13,200
ing.
Alternate Job Titles: Material Handlers, Packing Person- JOB GROWTH

nel, Shipping and Production Personnel. Orange County Average Job

WAGES & BENEFITS for This Occupation 1999-2006: 26.1%

Full & Part-Time Wages Range Median Faster Than Average
EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
Past Year

Fringe Benefits Decline - 7% Remain Stable - 53% Grow - 40%
The reported percentages apply to employers re-
Medical sponding to these questions.
Dental
Life
Grocery Stores
Sick Leave Personnel Supply Services
Vacation
Retirement
RECRUITMENT METHODS
Child Care
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Employee Referrals 80%
Walk-Ins 67%
Newspaper Ads 47%
All data is based on full time employment and the percentages Employment Development Dept. 13%
SUPPLY & DEMAND

is not difficult to find inexperienced appli-
cants. The turnover rate is 15.4%.

OES Code: 989020 Hand Packers & Packagers

67% of all employers promote. Physical
Good hand-eye coordination
Ability to sit continuously for 2 or more
79% of employees work full time for an average of 40 hours hours
per week. 4% of employees work part-time for an average Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. repeatedly
of 33 hours per week. 16% of employees work seasonal Ability to stand continuously for 2 or more
for an average of 40 hours per week. hours
Manual dexterity
100% of employers have day shifts. 27% of employers
have a swing shift, and 7% of employers have a grave- Personal or Other
yard shift. Willingness to work with close supervision
60% of the employees are female, and 40% are male. Ability to work independently
Basic Skills
EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS Ability to write legibly
Basic math skills
Education of Recent Hires Oral communication skills
Less Than
High School
Computer Software
67% Word
Excel

Good work ethic and performance
Detail oriented
Punctuality
High School
or Equivalent
Fluent in English, Bilingual
33% Driver's license
Mechanical aptitude
All (100%) employers report they will accept training in lieu Ability to follow directions
of experience. All (100%) employers report that technical or Hardworking
vocational training is not required. Almost all (87%) employ-
ers do not require previous work experience, and many (50%)
will accept other types of occupational experience.


Courses, Basic Math and English Courses.

OES Code: 859020
Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

Mechanics & Installers
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics SIZE OF OCCUPATION

and Installers install and repair heating, air conditioning,
and refrigeration systems. Their duties may include in- Small: 1,630 - 2,130
stallation and repair of oil burners, hot-air furnaces, heat-
ing stoves, and similar equipment in homes and commer- JOB GROWTH
cial establishments using hand and pipe threading tools.
They may also install and repair cooling and central air Orange County Average Job
conditioning systems. Does not include workers who do Growth Rate for All Occupations: 19.2%
only plumbing and pipefitting work.
Alternate Job Titles: A/C Technicians, Service Techni- for This Occupation 1997-2004: 30.7%
cians, Sheet Metal Workers, and Air Conditioning Service
Mechanics. Growth Rate Relative to County Average:
EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
WAGES & BENEFITS
Past Year
New Hires, Inexperienced $ 6.25 - $18.00 $ 9.50 Decline - 12% Remain Stable - 41% Grow - 47%
New Hires, Experienced $ 8.00 - $25.00 $12.00 The reported percentages apply to employers respond-
3+ Years With Firm $12.00 - $38.00 $25.00
WHERE THE JOBS ARE
Fringe Benefits Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning
Industry
Medical Electrical Repair Shops
Dental
Life
Sick Leave
Newspaper Ads 47%
Vacation
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

SUPPLY & DEMAND
of employers responding to this question. fully experienced and qualified applicants. It

OES Code: 859020 Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Mechanics & Installers

Welding skills
82% of employers surveyed are non-union. 18% are union. Bondable
Understanding circuit design
100% of employees work full time for an average of 40 Ability to read blueprints
hours per week. Cost estimating skills
Sheet metal working skills
Emerging occupations include Air Duct Cleaning. Plumbing skills
Pipefitting skills
1% of the employees are female, and 99% are male. Soldering skills
Possession of a valid driver’s license

Education of Recent Hires Ability to lift at least 100 lbs. repeatedly
Associate
High School Possession of a good DMV driving record
Degree
18% or Equivalent Public contact skills
64%
Basic Skills
Basic math skills
Less Than
High School
18% Computer Software
Word
Excel
Access
Many employers report they will accept training in lieu of
experience. Most employers report that technical or voca-
tional training is required. Many employers require previ-
ous work experience and most will not accept other types of
Mechanical ability
occupational experience.
Quality work
Enthusiasm
TRAINING & EDUCATION Mechanical aptitude
Dependability
For Training Providers in this occupation, please refer to the Ability to read blueprints
Programs specific to this occupation may include Heating,

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic and Techni-
cian.

OES Code: 273080
Human Service Workers

Human Service Workers assist Social Group Workers and SIZE OF OCCUPATION
Caseworkers with developing, organizing, and conduct-
ing programs to prevent and resolve problems relevant Small: 730 - 1,030
to substance abuse and human relationships. They pro-
vide services to families and clients where the nature of JOB GROWTH
the problem, or relationships involved, is less complex or
serious by helping them obtain information on the use of Orange County Average Job
social and community related services. They may also rec- Growth Rate for All Occupations: 18.1%
ommend additional services. Does not include Residen-
tial Counselors and Psychiatric Technicians. EDD Forecast Job Growth Rate
Alternate Job Titles: Case Workers, Case Managers, Coun-
selors, Social Workers, and Service Coordinators. Growth Rate Relative to County Average:
EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
3+ Years With Firm $13.50 - $22.05 $19.54

WHERE THE JOBS ARE
Individual and Family Services
Fringe Benefits Job Training and Related Services
Local Government, Excluding Hospitals and
Medical Education
Dental
Vision
RECRUITMENT METHODS
Life
Newspaper Ads 80%
Sick Leave
Internet 53%
Vacation
Retirement
Child Care
Colleges/Universities 27%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
SUPPLY & DEMAND
All data is based on full time employment and the percentages find fully experienced and qualified appli-
of employers responding to this question. cants. It is also moderately difficult to find in-
7.1%.

OES Code: 273080 Human Service Workers

Food buying skills
87% of employers surveyed are non-union. Ability to interview others for information
Knowledge of protective services for chil-
87% of employees work full time for an average of 40 hours dren and adults
per week. 13% of employees work part-time for an aver- Ability to treat substance abuse
age of 14 hours per week. Knowledge of veterans' services
Knowledge of geriatrics
100% of employers have a day shift. 13% of employers Record keeping skills
have a swing shift. Menu planning skills
66% of the employees are female, and 34% are male. Possession of a valid driver's license
Personal or Other
Understanding of a variety of cultures
Associate
Degree High School
20% or Equivalent Basic Skills
Graduate Oral communication skills
Study
13%
Computer Software
Word
Bachelor's Excel
Degree
47% Access
Outlook
Many (50%) employers report they will accept training in CAD Care
lieu of experience. Almost all (93%) employers report that Internet
technical or vocational training is not required. Most (60%)
employers require previous work experience and many (50%) For Career Advancement
will not accept other types of occupational experience. Good communication skills
Demonstrates compassion
TRAINING & EDUCATION Good customer service
Obtaining a license
For Training Providers in this occupation, please refer to the Problem solving skills
Training Provider Directory. Masters degree
Programs specific to this occupation may include Marriage Research skills
and Family Counseling, Clinical/Medical Social Work, and Knowledge of resources
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
New Skills
Additional Resources: Internet navigation
CA Career Resource Network www.californiacareers.info Software skills

OES Code: 340410
Interior Designers
Interior Designers plan, design, and furnish interior en- SIZE OF OCCUPATION
vironments of residential, commercial or industrial build-
ings. They formulate design to be practical, aesthetic and Small: 730 - 1,030
conducive to intended purposes, such as raising produc-
tivity, selling merchandise, or improving life style. Inte-
rior Designers may specialize in a particular field, style JOB GROWTH
or phase of interior design. Does not include Merchan- Orange County Average Job
dise Display Designers. Growth Rate for All Occupations: 18.1%
Alternate Job Titles: Junior, Senior, and Lead Designers. EDD Forecast Job Growth Rate

WAGES & BENEFITS
EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
Fringe Benefits
WHERE THE JOBS ARE
Medical
Interior Decorating Consulting Services
Dental
Interior Designing Services
Vision
Life
RECRUITMENT METHODS
Sick Leave
Child Care
School, Program Referrals 33%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

OES Code: 340410 Interior Designers

100% of employers surveyed are non-union. Cost estimating skills
Freehand drawing skills
94% of employees work full time for an average of 40 hours Drafting skills
per week. 6% of employees work part-time for an average Record keeping skills
of 30 hours per week. Layout and detail skills
Understanding of building codes
100% of employers have a day shift. 7% of employers have Computer assisted design (CAD) skills
a swing shift. Artistic skills
Emerging occupations include Accessory Designer. Ability to write effectively
Personal or Other
Education of Recent Hires Public contact skills
Degree
Bachelor's
46% Willingness to work nights, weekends, and
Degree
27% holidays
Basic Skills
Basic math skills
High School
or Equivalent
Word, Excel, and Access
Auto CAD
Most (62%) employers report they will not accept training in
lieu of experience. Many (53%) employers report that tech-
nical or vocational training is not required. Many (53%) em-
Meet sales goals, job performance
ployers require previous work experience and most (69%)
will not accept other types of occupational experience.
Continuing education, management courses
Creativeness and color and design sense
Computer and Internet research
Programs specific to this occupation may include Textile Sci-
ence and Interior Design.

SOC Code: 436012
Legal Secretaries
Legal Secretaries perform secretarial duties, utilizing SIZE OF OCCUPATION

legal terminology, procedures, and documents. They pre-
pare legal papers and correspondence, such as sum- Small 1,890 – 2,090
monses, complaints, motions, and subpoenas. They may
also assist with legal research. JOB GROWTH
Alternate Job Titles: Paralegals. Growth Rate for All Occupations 15.2%

WAGES & BENEFITS
Full & Part-Time Wages Range Median Slower Than Average
New Hires, Inexperienced: $ 10.00 - $17.43 $ 14.55
EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
Past Year
3+ Yrs. With Firm: $ 14.00 - $30.26 $ 23.84 Decline 12% Remain Stable 50% Grow 38%

Fringe Benefits Decline 0% Remain Stable 44% Grow 56%
Medical The reported percentages apply to employers respond-
Dental ing to these questions.
Vision
WHERE THE JOBS ARE
Life
Sick Leave Law Offices
Vacation
RECRUITMENT METHODS
Retirement
Child Care Newspaper Ads 69%

Private Employment Agencies 63%

is very difficult to find inexperienced appli-

SOC Code: 436012 Legal Secretaries

Ability to type at least 60 wpm
100% of employers surveyed are non-union. Ability to take dictation at 100 wpm or more
100% of employees work full time for an average of 38 Ability to maintain an appointment calendar
hours per week. Proofreading skills
Alphabetic and numeric filing skills
100% of employers have a day shift. Ability to write effectively
6% of the employees are male, and 94% are female. Ability to operate a transcribing machine
Ability to follow billing procedures
Ability to use spreadsheet software
Education of Recent Hires Understanding of legal terms
Less Than High School 19% Telephone answering skills
Understanding of court proceedings
Ability to follow law office methods and
Bachelor's procedures
Degree
5%
Personal or Other
Degree
13%
Basic Skills
High School Basic math skills
or Equivalent
63%
87% of the employers surveyed report they will not accept train- Ability to write legibly
ing in lieu of experience. The average length of substitute train-
ing required is 4 months. 69% of the employers report that Computer Software
technical or vocational training is not required. 13% reported Word
that it is not required but preferred. The average length of tech- Excel
nical or vocational training required is 13 months. WordPerfect
Access
75% of the employers surveyed report previous work experi-
Amicus
ence is required. 19% report it is not required but preferred.
E-Filing
Legal Solutions
Outlook
.
Organization and communication skills
Training and Education providers for this occupation may Paralegal Certification
the book.
ing web sites:

OES Code: 531210
Loan & Credit Clerks

Loan and Credit Clerks assemble documents, prepare SIZE OF OCCUPATION

papers, process applications, and complete transactions
of individuals applying for loans and credit. Loan Clerks Medium: 2,650 - 3,270
review loan papers to insure completeness; operate type-
writers to prepare correspondence, reports, and loan docu- JOB GROWTH
ments from draft; and complete transactions between a
loan establishment, borrowers, and sellers upon approval Orange County Average Job
of loan. Credit Clerks interview applicants to obtain per- Growth Rate for All Occupations: 19.2%
sonal and financial data, determine credit worthiness,
process applications, and notify customers of acceptance EDD Forecast Job Growth Rate
or rejection of credit. Does not include Loan Interview- for This Occupation 1997-2004: 23.4%
ers.
Alternate Job Titles: Loan Processors, Loan Officers, Faster Than Average
Credit Officers, Note Department Clerks, and Contract
Processors. EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
Past Year
WAGES & BENEFITS
WHERE THE JOBS ARE
3+ Years With Firm $8.63 - $23.01 $13.69
Mortgage Bankers and Brokers
Commercial Banks
Fringe Benefits
RECRUITMENT METHODS
Medical
Dental
Vision Newspaper Ads 63%
Life Internet 38%
Sick Leave In-House Promotion 25%
Vacation Word of Mouth 25%
Retirement
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
All data is based on full time employment and the percentages inexperienced applicants. The turnover rate is
53.7%.

OES Code: 531210 Loan & Credit Clerks

Business math skills
100% of employers surveyed are non-union. Telephone answering skills
Ability to perform detailed clerical work
95% of employees work full time for an average of 42 hours Ability to interview others for information
per week. 5% of employees work part-time for an average Ability to use a calculator
of 30 hours per week. Ability to write effectively
43% of the employees are female, and 57% are male. Ability to type at least 45 wpm
Personal or Other
Less Than
High School
High School or Equivalent
13% 81%
Basic Skills
Associate Oral communication skills
Degree
Computer Software
Word
Excel
Access

Many employers report they will not accept training in lieu Detail oriented
of experience. Most employers report that technical or voca- Computer skills
tional training is not required. Some employers require pre- Math skills
vious work experience and many will not accept other types Good customer relations
of occupational experience. Social skills
Knowledge of business
TRAINING & EDUCATION Willingness to work overtime
Competence
Negotiating skills
Telephone communication skills
Programs specific to this occupation may include Banking
and Financial Support Services. New Skills
Knowledge of new investor packages

OES Code: 891080
Machinists
Machinists set up and operate machine tools and fit and SIZE OF OCCUPATION
assemble parts to make or repair metal parts, mechanisms,
tools or machines by applying their knowledge of me- Large: 5,910 - 7,010
chanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, and layout
machining procedures. They study specifications, such JOB GROWTH
as blueprints, sketches, or descriptions of parts to be re-
placed, and they plan sequences of operations. Orange County Average Job
Alternate Job Titles: Set-up Machinists, General Machin-
ists, and CNC Machinists. EDD Forecast Job Growth Rate

Average
WAGES & BENEFITS
EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
Past Year
New Hires, Inexperienced $ 6.75 - $ 9.00 $ 6.75 Decline - 20% Remain Stable - 40% Grow - 40%
New Hires, Experienced $ 7.00 - $16.78 $10.00 Projected Next 24 Months

3+ Years With Firm $11.00 - $21.58 $15.00
Fringe Benefits
WHERE THE JOBS ARE
Medical Industrial Machinery
Dental Aircraft and Parts
Vision
Sick Leave
Vacation
Newspaper Ads 67%
Retirement
Child Care
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Employment Development Dept. 7%

SUPPLY & DEMAND

OES Code: 891080 Machinists

100% of employers surveyed are non-union. Ability to use hand tools
96% of employees work full time for an average of 41 hours Ability to use precision tools
per week. 4% of employees work part-time for an average Understanding of military specifications
of 25 hours per week. Ability to operate numerically controlled
(NC) machines
23% of the employees are female, and 77% are male. Ability to operate computer numerically
controlled (CNC) machines
Shop math skills
Personal or Other
Education of Recent Hires Ability to provide own hand tools
Less Than
High School Willingness to work with close supervision
33% Manual dexterity
Ability to perform precision work
Associate
Degree Ability to stand continuously for 2 or more
7%
hours
Basic Skills
High School
60%
Computer Software
Most employers report they will not accept training in lieu Word
of experience. Almost all employers report that technical or Excel
vocational training is not required. Almost all employers re- Access
quire previous work experience and will not accept other Adobe
types of occupational experience. Numerical Control and Computer-Aided
Manufacturing

For Training Providers in this occupation, please refer to the Math skills
Training Provider Directory. Good productivity
Quality work
Programs specific to this occupation may include Machine Knowledge of computer software
Shop Assistants and Machinist/Machine Technologists. Machining skills
Leadership
Orangeworks www.orangeworks.org Computer controlled machines

SOC Code: 372012
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners perform any combi- SIZE OF OCCUPATION

nation of light cleaning duties to maintain private house-
holds or commercial establishments, such as hotels, res- Large 8,820 – 10,530
taurants, and hospitals, in a clean and orderly manner.
Duties may include making beds, replenishing linens, JOB GROWTH
cleaning rooms and halls, and vacuuming. Orange County Average Job
Alternate Job Titles: Room Attendants, Housekeepers,
and Janitors. EDD Forecast Job Growth Rate

Faster Than Average
EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
New Hires, Inexperienced: $ 6.75 - $ 9.30 $ 7.18
Past Year
New Hires, Experienced: $ 6.75 - $ 9.30 $ 7.35
3+ Yrs. With Firm: $ 7.25 - $11.00 $ 9.00
Fringe Benefits
Medical ing to these questions.
Dental
WHERE THE JOBS ARE
Vision
Life Hotels and Motels
Sick Leave
Hospitals and Personal Care Facilities
Retirement
Child Care
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Walk-In Applicants 93%
Newspaper Ads 73%

SUPPLY & DEMAND
enced applicants. The turnover rate is 18.9%.

SOC Code: 372012 Maids & Housekeeping Cleaners

87% of employers surveyed are non-union. Ability to operate commercial laundry ma-
90% of employees work full time for an average of 40 hours chines
per week. 5% work part-time for an average of 30 hours per Bondable
week. 1% work temporary or on-call with an average of 10 Understanding of cleaning compounds and
hours per week. 4% are seasonal with an average of 19 hours solutions
per week.
Physical
100% of employers have a day shift. 33% of employers Ability to stand for prolonged periods
have a swing shift, and 20% have a graveyard shift. Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
19% of the employees are male, and 81% are female.
Personal or Other
Basic Skills
High School
or Equivalent
Basic math skills
20% Ability to follow oral instructions
Computer Software
Less Than
High School
Word
80% Excel

ing in lieu of experience. The average length of substitute For Career Advancement
training required is 6 months. 100% of the employers report Bilingual skills
that technical or vocational training is not required. English skills
47% of the employers surveyed report previous work expe- Communication skills
rience is not required. 33% report it is not required but pre- Efficient and detailed
ferred. The average length of work experience required is Punctuality
11 months. 50% employers responded they would accept
other types of occupational experience. New Skills
Limited use of computers
TRAINING & EDUCATION Knowledge of new cleaning chemicals and
regulations
the book.
ing web sites:
OES Code: 851320
Maintenance Repairers - General Utility

General Utility Maintenance Repairers perform work in- SIZE OF OCCUPATION

volving two or more maintenance skills to keep the ma-
chines, mechanical equipment, and/or structure of an es- Very Large: 12,410 - 15,450
tablishment in repair. This occupation is generally found
in a small establishment where specialization in mainte-
JOB GROWTH
nance work is impractical. Their duties may involve
pipefitting, boilermaking, insulating, welding, machining, Orange County Average Job
machine and equipment repairing, carpentry, and elec- Growth Rate for All Occupations: 19.2%
trical work, as well as planning and laying out of work
relating to repairs; repairing electrical and/or mechanical EDD Forecast Job Growth Rate
equipment, installing, aligning and balancing new equip- for This Occupation 1997-2004: 24.5%
ment; and repairing buildings, floors, or stairs.
Alternate Job Titles: Maintenance Techs, Handymen, Ser- Faster Than Average
vice Managers, and Maintenance Workers.
EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
Past Year
WAGES & BENEFITS

New Hires, Inexperienced N/A N/A
3+ Years With Firm $6.25 - $25.00 $14.50 WHERE THE JOBS ARE
Real Estate Agents, Lessors and Managers
Fringe Benefits Local Government

Dental
Newspaper Ads 75%
Vision
Life
Word of Mouth 44%
Sick Leave
Vacation
Retirement School Referrals 19%
Child Care
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% SUPPLY & DEMAND
Employer Pays Shared Cost Employee Pays Not Provided Employers report it is moderately difficult to
All data is based on full time employment and the percentages cants. It is very difficult to find inexperienced
of employers responding to this question. applicants. The turnover rate is 11.3%.

OES Code: 851320 Maintenance Repairers - General Utility

Plumbing repair skills
94% of employers surveyed are non-union. 6% are union. Carpentry skills
Ability to repair and install heating and air
98% of employees work full time for an average of 40 hours conditioning systems
per week. 1% of employees work part-time for an average Arc welding skills
of 31 hours per week. 1% of employees work temporary Ability to do cement work
or on-call for an average of 28 hours per week. Electrical repair skills
Gas welding skills
5% of the employees are female, and 95% are male. Swimming pool maintenance skills
Painting skills
Ability to operate power hand tools
EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS Record keeping skills

Medical
Dental
Vision Willingness to work with close supervision
Life
Sick Leave Basic Skills
Vacation Basic math skills
Retirement Ability to read and follow instructions
Child Care
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Employer Pays Shared Cost Employee Pays Not Provided Computer Software
Excel
Access
Many employers report they will not accept training in lieu
of experience. Almost all employers report that technical or
vocational training is not required. Almost all employers re- For Career Advancement
Knowledge of equipment, tools, machines
quire previous work experience and most will not accept
and repairs
other types of occupational experience.
HVAC Certificate and certification in areas
of specialization
TRAINING & EDUCATION Physical ability
Journey craft knowledge
For Training Providers in this occupation, please refer to the People skills
Training Provider Directory. Hard worker
Management skills
Programs specific to this occupation may include Mechanics
and Repairers and Building/Property Maintenance and Man-
ager.

OES Code: 130110
Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations Managers

Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations Managers SIZE OF OCCUPATION

formulate marketing policies, direct sales activities, and
plan, organize, and direct advertising and public relations Large: 7,430 - 9,170
activities for a department, an entire organization, or on
an account basis.
JOB GROWTH
Alternate Job Titles: Sales Managers, Account Executives, Orange County Average Job
Account Strategists, and Creative Directors. Growth Rate for All Occupations: 18.1%


Faster Than Average

EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
Past Year


Medical
WHERE THE JOBS ARE
Dental
Vision Computer and Data Processing Services
Life Management and Public Relations
Sick Leave
Retirement
Child Care
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Internet 53%
Newspaper Ads 27%
SUPPLY & DEMAND

OES Code: 130110 Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations Managers

Ability to manage an activity or department
Media advertising sales skills
97% of employees work full time for an average of 42 hours Telephone sales skills
per week. 2% of employees work part-time for an average Supervisory skills
of 20 hours per week, and 1% work temporary or on call Understanding of labor relations practices
for an average of 50 hours per week. Ability to analyze and use market research
data and reports
100% of employers have a day shift. 7% of employers have
a swing shift.
Personal or Other
64% of the employees are female, and 36% are male. Ability to maintain good customer relations
EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to maintain good business
Education of Recent Hires relationships
Associate Ability to manage unexpected situations or
Degree
7% circumstances
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Less Than
High School
7% Basic Skills
Basic math skills
Bachelor's
86%
Word
PowerPoint
Almost all (86%) employers report they will not accept train-
Excel
Access
that technical or vocational training is not required. Almost
Publisher
all (80%) employers require previous work experience and
most (64%) will not accept other types of occupational expe-
rience.
High Energy
Leadership and interpersonal skills
Continued education
Marketing and sales skills
Organized
Solid presentation skills
Strong writing skills
Programs specific to this occupation may include Selling
Articulate
Skills and Sales Operations, Business, Management and Mar-
keting, and Retail Operations.
New Skills
Internet use
Computer skills

OES Code: 221350
Mechanical Engineers
Mechanical Engineers perform a variety of engineering SIZE OF OCCUPATION

work in the planning and designing of tools, engines,
machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment; Medium: 2,930 - 3,470
and oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and re-
pair of such equipment, including centralized heat, gas,
water, and steam systems. Does not include Sales Engi-
JOB GROWTH
neers. Orange County Average Job
Alternate Job Titles: Manufacturing Engineers, Mechani-
cal Design Engineers, and Project Engineers. EDD Forecast Job Growth Rate

Average

EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
Past Year


Dental
Engineering and Architectural Services
Vision Guided Missiles, Space Vehicles and
Life Aerospace
Sick Leave
Retirement
Child Care
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Internet 47%
Newspaper Ads 40%
SUPPLY & DEMAND

OES Code: 221350 Mechanical Engineers

Engineering programming skills
100% of employers surveyed are non-union. Computer integrated manufacturing (CIM)
skills
100% of employees work full time for an average of 41 Ability to write effectively
hours per week. Ability to perform advanced mathematical
computations
100% of employers have a day shift. Computer Aided Engineering skills
Ability to use computer applications in
32% of the employees are female, and 68% are male. research
Computer Assisted Design (CAD) skills
Personal or Other
Education of Recent Hires Willingness to work irregular hours
Ability to work as part of a team
Associate
Degree Ability to work under pressure
13% Willingness to travel
Basic Skills
Computer Software
Bachelor's
Degree Word
87% PowerPoint
Access
Most (71%) employers report they will not accept training in Quatro
lieu of experience. Almost all (80%) employers report that AutoCAD
technical or vocational training is not required. Almost all
(80%) employers require previous work experience and most For Career Advancement
(71%) will not accept other types of occupational experience. Management and business skills
Computer skills
TRAINING & EDUCATION Continuing education
Professionalism
Keeping informed of new technology
Programs specific to this occupation may include Mechani-
cal Engineering, Computer Software and Physics.

SOC Code: 519082
Medical Appliance Technicians

Medical Appliance Technicians construct, fit, maintain, or SIZE OF OCCUPATION

repair medical supportive devices, such as braces, artifi-
cial limbs, joints, arch supports, and other surgical and Information Not Available*
medical appliances.
JOB GROWTH
Alternate Job Titles: Medical Technicians, Orthopedic
Technicians, and Production Assemblers.
For This Occupation 2001- 2008 N/A*
N/A*
*Information for this occupation is not available from
Full & Part-Time Wages Range Median EDD. Some data may be suppressed due to confidential-
ity or other factors.
New Hires, Inexperienced: $ 7.00 - $16.78 $ 9.00
EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
New Hires, Experienced: $ 7.00 - $21.58 $12.00
Past Year
3+ Yrs. With Firm: $ 8.50 - $26.37 $16.00
Fringe Benefits Decline 13% Remain Stable 27% Grow 60%
Dental
Vision
WHERE THE JOBS ARE
Life Medical Instruments and Supplies
Sick Leave Medical Equipment Manufacturers
Vacation
RECRUITMENT METHODS
Retirement
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Newspaper Ads 53%
Employer Pays Shared Cost Employee Pays Not Provided Walk-In Applicants 40%

SOC Code: 519082 Medical & Appliance Technicians

Ability to analyze needs and product re-
quirements to create a design
100% of employees work full time for an average of 41 Ability to conduct tests and inspections of
hours per week. products, services, or processes to evaluate
quality or performance
100% of employers have a day shift. 13% of employers Ability to perform routine maintenance on
have a swing shift, and 7% have a graveyard shift. equipment and to determine when and what
63% of the employees are male, and 37% are female. kind of maintenance is needed
Knowledge of making and using plans,
blueprints, drawing, and models
Knowledge of mathematics including
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and statistics
Education of Recent Hires Ability to teach others how to do something
Associate Degree 14% Ability to generate or adapt equipment and
technology to serve user needs
Physical
Bachelor's Manual dexterity
Degree
13% Ability to sit for extended periods of time
Good vision and ability to see colors
Personal or Other
Less Than Ability to work independently
High School
13% High School Customer service skills
60%
Basic Skills
80% of the employers surveyed report they will accept training Ability to read and follow instructions
in lieu of experience. The average length of substitute training Ability to communicate clearly
required is 6 months. 67% of the employers report that techni- Ability to write legibly
cal or vocational training is not required.
33% of the employers surveyed report previous work experi- Computer Software
ence is required. 33% report that it is not required but pre- Word
ferred. The average length of work experience required is 15 Excel
months. 50% employers responded they would accept other Programmable logic control
TRAINING & EDUCATION Good communication skills
Training and Education providers for this occupation may Appliance skills
be found in the Training Provider Directory at the back of Dependable
the book. Biomechanical knowledge
ers listed, contact the providers directly or visit the follow- New Skills
Computer literacy
ing web sites:
Computer skills

SOC Code: 319092
Medical Assistants
Medical Assistants perform administrative and certain SIZE OF OCCUPATION

clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Admin-
istrative duties may include scheduling appointments, Large 4,690 – 6,010
maintaining medical records, billing, and coding for in-
surance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and JOB GROWTH
recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing
patients for examination, drawing blood, and administer-
ing medications as directed by the physician.
Alternate Job Titles: Front Office Assistants and Back For This Occupation 2001- 2008 28.1%
Office Assistants.
EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
WAGES & BENEFITS
Past Year
New Hires, Inexperienced: $ 7.25 - $13.18 $ 9.00 Decline 0% Remain Stable 56% Grow 44%
3+ Yrs. With Firm: $ 9.50 - $17.92 $15.00
WHERE THE JOBS ARE
Physician’s Offices
Fringe Benefits Hospitals

Dental
Vacation Colleges/Universities 31%
Retirement
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Employer Pays Shared Cost Employee Pays Not Provided find experienced and qualified applicants. It
All data is based on full time employment and the percentages enced applicants. The turnover rate is 31.9%

SOC Code: 319092 Medical Assistants

Ability to apply sterilization techniques
88% of employers surveyed are non-union. Blood drawing skills
87% of employees work full time for an average of 40 hours Ability to administer injections
per week. 1% work part-time for an average of 22 hours Ability to administer an electro-cardiograph
per week. (EKG) test
100% of employers have a day shift. Ability to complete and explain medical
29% of the employees are male, and 71% are female. insurance forms
Ability to transcribe medical records and
reports
EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS Ability to follow billing procedures
Possession of a Medical Assistant Certificate
Education of Recent Hires Understanding inventory techniques
High School Ability to write effectively
or Equivalent Ability to use word processing software
75%
Less Than Ability to type at least 45 wpm
High School Knowledge of medical terminology
19%
Associate Personal or Other

6%
Ability to handle crisis situations
Basic Skills
Ability to communicate clearly
56% of the employers surveyed report they will not accept
training in lieu of experience. The average length of substi- Computer Software
tute training required is 5 months. 63% of the employers Word
report that technical or vocational training is required. Excel
44% of the employers surveyed report previous work expe- Meditech
rience is required. 13% report that it is not required but pre-
ferred. The average length of work experience required is 9 For Career Advancement
months. 67% of the employers responded they would not Leadership skills
accept other types of occupational experience. Communication skills
Critical thinking skills
Dependability
Organization skills
Training and Education providers for this occupation may Composure
be found in the Training Provider Directory at the back of Accuracy
the book. Continuing education
For additional Training Providers or details for the provid- New Skills
ers listed, contact the providers directly or visit the follow- Current computer skills
ing web sites: X-Ray technician skills
CA Career Resource Network www.californiacareers.info Knowledge of new equipment
SOC Code: 499062
Medical Equipment Repairers

Medical Equipment Repairers test, adjust, or repair bio- SIZE OF OCCUPATION

medical or electromedical equipment.
Small 1,050 – 1,340
Alternate Job Titles: Biomedical Technicians, Bio Med
Technicians, Customer Service engineers, Equipment En- JOB GROWTH
gineers, Service Technicians, and Field Service Engineers.

WAGES & BENEFITS
EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
New Hires, Inexperienced: $ 6.75 - $19.18 $16.78

Past Year
3+ Yrs. With Firm: $ 9.00 - $43.15 $23.97
Medical
Dental
WHERE THE JOBS ARE
Vision Medical Equipment Manufacturers
Life Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment
and Supplies
Sick Leave
Hospitals
Vacation
Child Care
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Newspaper Ads 80%
Internet 60%
SUPPLY & DEMAND

SOC Code: 499062 Medical Equipment Repairers

100% of employers surveyed are non-union. Ability to troubleshoot, maintain, repair, cali-
brate, and test electronic equipment
99% of employees work full time for an average of 40 hours Ability to use test equipment such as oscillo-
scopes, calibrators, or computer-aided diagnostic
software to locate malfunctions
per week. Ability to perform electrical or mechanical repairs
Ability to construct simple electronic circuits
100% of employers have a day shift. 27% of employers Ability to use power tools such as drill presses,
have a swing shift, and 13% have a graveyard shift. grinders, band saws, and soldering guns
Ability to use proper biohazard and radiation
64% of the employees are male, and 36% are female. safe practices
Ability to evaluate equipment and prepare
EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS written reports
Ability to interpret and apply blueprints,
schematic drawings, wiring diagrams, liquid and
Education of Recent Hires air flow sheets, and technical manuals
International Society of Certified Electronics
Technicians certification as a Certified Electronics
High School
or Equivalent
Technician, Associate Level or a Certified
47% Electronics Technician, Journeyman Level-Medial
Bachelor's Physical
Degree
6% Good hand and eye coordination
Manual dexterity
Ability to see objects at close range
Finger dexterity
Ability to work in cramped and awkward
Associate positions
Degree
54% of the employers surveyed report they will not accept train- Mathematical and computational ability
ing in lieu of experience. The average length of substitute train- Ability to solve problems
ing required is 24 months. 53% of the employers report that Attention to detail
technical or vocational training is required.
Basic Skills
67% of the employers surveyed report previous work experi- Ability to read and follow instructions
ence is required. 20% report that it is not required but pre-
ferred. The average length of work experience required is 32 Computer Software
months. 54% employers responded they would not accept other Word, Excel, Access, Hospital Equipment
Management, PowerPoint
TRAINING & EDUCATION Leadership skills
Knowledge of equipment
Training and Education providers for this occupation may Communication skills
be found in the Training Provider Directory at the back of Customer service skills
the book. Troubleshooting
For additional Training Providers or details for the provid- Detailed oriented
ers listed, contact the providers directly or visit the follow- Reliable
ing web sites:
New Skills
CA Career Resource Network www.californiacareers.info Knowledge of new equipment and technology
OES Code: 329110
Medical Records Technicians

Medical Records Technicians compile and maintain medi- SIZE OF OCCUPATION

cal records of hospital and clinic patients.
Small: 360 - 460
Alternate Job Titles: Medical Records Clerks, Medical
Records Techs, and Medical Records Coordinators. JOB GROWTH
WAGES & BENEFITS EDD Forecast Job Growth Rate

Full & Part-Time Wages Range Median Growth Rate Relative to County Average:
Faster Than Average
New Hires, Experienced $8.00 - $16.00 $10.50 EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
3+ Years With Firm $9.00 - $21.00 $15.00 Past Year


Fringe Benefits
Medical
Dental
WHERE THE JOBS ARE
Vision
Life Hospitals
Nursing and Personal Care Facilities
Sick Leave
Vacation
RECRUITMENT METHODS
Retirement
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Newspaper Ads 63%
Employer Pays Shared Cost Employee Pays Not Provided Walk-In Applicants 50%
Colleges 19%
of employers responding to this question. Word of Mouth 13%
SUPPLY & DEMAND

37.5%.

OES Code: 329110 Medical Records Technicians

Analytical skills
100% of employers surveyed are non-union. Knowledge of drugs and disease processes
Knowledge of CPT-4 coding
87% of employees work full time for an average of 40 hours Ability to transcribe medical records and
per week. 13% of employees work part-time for an aver- reports
age of 21 hours per week. Alphabetic and numeric filing skills
90% of the employees are female, and 10% are male. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology
ICD-9-CM coding skills
Knowledge of medical terminology
EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS Ability to apply JCAH and Title 22
regulations
Possession of a Coding certificate
Education of Recent Hires Ability to write effectively
Associate Understanding of Medicare rules and
Degree regulations
6%
Less Than Personal or Other

High School
6% Ability to work independently

or Equivalent
88%
Basic math skills
of experience. Most employers report that technical or voca- Computer Software
tional training is not required. Many employers require pre- Word, Excel and Access
vious work experience and most will not accept other types MediSoft
Computer skills
TRAINING & EDUCATION Bilingual
Management and leadership skills
For Training Providers in this occupation, please refer to the Logical thinking
Training Provider Directory. Knowledge of medical terminology
Filing and organization skills
Programs specific to this occupation may include Medical Good spelling
Records Technician. Reliability
Continued education
Orangeworks www.orangeworks.org Adaptable to changing software
CA Regional Occupational Programs www.carocp.org License
Accredited Records Technician eligibility

SOC Code: 191022
Microbiologists
Microbiologists investigate the growth, structure, devel- SIZE OF OCCUPATION

opment, and other characteristics of microscopic organ-
isms, such as bacteria, algae, or fungi. Also included are Small 100 – 120
medical microbiologists who study the relationship be-
tween organisms and disease or the effects of antibiotics JOB GROWTH
on microorganisms.
Alternate Job Titles: Clinical Lab Scientists, Medical Tech- Growth Rate for All Occupations 15.2%
nologists, and Medical Technicians.

EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
Past Year
New Hires, Inexperienced: $11.99 - $18.00* $13.00 Decline 0% Remain Stable 60% Grow 40%
3+ Yrs. With Firm: $15.00 - $28.00 $20.00 Decline 0% Remain Stable 60% Grow 40%
*Very few employers hire Microbiologists with no experience; The reported percentages apply to employers respond-
consequently the wages they reported are skewed in this category. ing to these questions.
WHERE THE JOBS ARE

Fringe Benefits Medical and Dental Laboratories
Pharmaceutical Firms
Medical
Vision
Retirement
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Employer Pays Shared Cost Employee Pays Not Provided experienced and qualified applicants. It is
moderately difficult to find inexperienced
All data is based on full time employment and the percentages applicants. The turnover rate is 11.5%

SOC Code: 191022 Microbiologists

93% of employers surveyed are non-union. Knowledge of modern laboratory
procedures, techniques, and equipment and
84% of employees work full time for an average of 40 hours the ability to utilize such equipment
per week. 15% work part-time for an average of 17 hours Knowledge of virology, biochemistry,
per week. 1% work temporary or on-call for an average toxicology, and microbiology routinely
of 12 hours per week. utilized in a biological, chemical or
environmental laboratory.
93% of employers have a day shift. 33% of employers Knowledge of local, state, and federal
have a swing shift, and 13% have a graveyard shift. environmental regulations.
36% of the employees are male, and 64% are female. Knowledge of laboratory safety and quality
assurance methods and procedures
EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS Ability to perform specialized research
work on problems of a microbiological,
biochemical, or chemical nature
Education of Recent Hires Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and
concise written technical reports
Bachelor's
Degree Ability to critically review literature,
93% technical reports, and documents, and data
concerning process performance evaluations
High School
or Equivalent Results oriented
7%
Good mathematical and computational
skills
Critical and analytical thinking skills
Public Health Microbiologists must posses a
valid
Public Health Microbiologist Certificate and
a Clinical Laboratory Technologist’s License
64% of the employers surveyed report they will not accept train-
ing in lieu of experience. The average length of substitute train- Personal or Other
ing required is 8 months. 53% of the employers report that Ability to work independently
technical or vocational training is not required. Ability to establish and maintain effective
working relationships
73% of the employers surveyed report previous work experi- Ability to work with as a team
ence is required. 20% report that it is not required but pre- Posses normal color vision and corrected
ferred. The average length of work experience required is 17 vision
months. 64% of the employers responded they would not ac- Problem solving skills
cept other types of occupational experience. Planning skills
Posses an observant attitude
TRAINING & EDUCATION Good communication skills
Training and Education providers for this occupation may be Computer Software
found in the Training Provider Directory at the back of the book. Word, Excel and Access
listed, contact the providers directly or visit the following web For Career Advancement
sites: Core competencies
Test methods skills
CA Career Resource Network www.californiacareers.info Problem solving skills
Orangeworks www.orangeworks.org Leadership skills
I-Train www.i-train.org Quality control
CA Regional Occupational Programs www.carocp.org Management skills

0ES Code: 853140
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics -

Except Engines
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines re- SIZE OF OCCUPATION

pair and maintain mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and
pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, grad- Small: 630 - 910
ers, and conveyers, used in construction, logging, and
surface mining. Does not include Rail Car Repairers and
JOB GROWTH
Diesel Engine Specialists.
Alternate Job Titles: Heavy Duty Repairmen, Heavy Duty Growth Rate for All Occupations: 18.1%
Mechanics, and In-House Mechanics.
WAGES & BENEFITS
Non-Union, Full & Part-Time Wages Range Median Much Faster Than Average

EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
New Hires, Experienced $13.00 - $19.18 $16.00 Past Year
3+ Years With Firm $15.00 - $22.50 $19.00

New Hires, Inexperienced N/A N/A The reported percentages apply to employers respond-
Miscellaneous Equipment Rental and Leasing
Fringe Benefits Machinery, Equipment and Supplies
Medical
RECRUITMENT METHODS
Dental
Sick Leave
Union Hall Referrals 33%
Vacation
Retirement
Child Care
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% SUPPLY & DEMAND


0ES Code: 853140 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics - Except Engines

Ability to repair electrical systems
60% of employers surveyed are non-union. 40% of em- Ability to follow safe equipment operating
ployers surveyed are union. practices
Knowledge of basic auto mechanics
100% of employees work full time for an average of 44 Hydraulic systems troubleshooting skills
hours per week. Knowledge of hydraulic systems
Ability to operate electronic automotive
100% of employers surveyed have a day shift. 20% of diagnostic equipment
employers have a swing shift, and 13% have a graveyard Welding skills
shift. Ability to repair pneumatic systems
100% of the employees are male. Personal or Other

Possession of mechanical aptitude
EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS Ability to lift at least 80 lbs. repeatedly

Less Than
26%
Bachelor's
Degree Oral communication skills
7%
Associate
Degree
7%
Computer Software
Word
Excel
Internet
High School
or Equivalent
60% For Career Advancement
Mechanical skills
Many (57%) employers report they will not accept training Leadership and interpersonal skills
in lieu of experience. Most (67%) employers report that tech- Management skills
nical or vocational training is not required. Almost all (87%) Dependability and self-motivation
employers require previous work experience, and many Extraordinary workmanship
(50%) employers will accept other types of occupational ex-
perience. New Skills
Knowledge of latest technology including
electronic engine diagnostics
TRAINING & EDUCATION Knowledge of new hydraulics
For Training Providers in this occupation, please refer to the Computer knowledge
Programs specific to this occupation may include Welding,

Electronics and Auto Mechanics.

Network Professionals
Network Professionals are responsible for designing and SIZE OF OCCUPATION

maintaining a company's computerized information sys-
tem, managing local and/or wide area networks. They may Information Not Available*
also include training network users, developing network
strategies, downsizing mainframe and mini computer JOB GROWTH
systems to PC networks. They may build front-ends to
specific applications. They may be certified or uncertified. Orange County Average Job
Alternate Job Titles: Network Administrators, Field Ser-
vice Engineers, and System Engineers.
N/A*
WAGES & BENEFITS solely available for OES occupations.
EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
Past Year
Fringe Benefits
WHERE THE JOBS ARE
Dental Commercial Banks
Vision
Sick Leave
Vacation
Internet 47%
Retirement
Newspaper Ads 33%
Child Care
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Walk-In Applicants 13%

SUPPLY & DEMAND
16.1%.

Non-OES Code: 031132999 Network Professionals

Knowledge of software applications
100% of employers surveyed are non-union. Ability to conduct training programs
Ability to operate video cameras
83% of employees work full time for an average of 40 hours Ability to write effectively
per week. 17% of employees work part-time for an aver- Ability to analyze data to solve problems
age of 16 hours per week. Understanding of wide area networks
(WAN)
93% of employers have a day shift, 20% of employers have
Understanding of local area networks (LAN)
a swing shift, and 7% of employers have a graveyard shift.
Ability to use operating manuals
14% of the employees are female, and 86% are male. Knowledge of microcomputer hardware and
operating systems
Ability to plan and organize training
programs
Personal or Other
Less Than
High School Bachelor's Willingness to work with close supervision
13% Degree Public contact skills
20%
Basic Skills
High School Customer service skills
or Equivalent Ability to work independently
27%
Basic math skills
Associate
40%
Computer Software
Most (71%) employers report they will not accept training in Word, Excel and Access
lieu of experience. Most (60%) employers report that techni- Java
cal or vocational training is required. Almost all (93%) em- HTML
ployers require previous work experience and many (57%) Novell
will not accept other types of occupational experience. Unix

For Training Providers in this occupation, please refer to the Communication skills
Training Provider Directory. Continuing certification
Punctual and responsible
Programs specific to this occupation may include Introduc- Advanced computer skills
tion to Networking and Network Management, Microsoft Technical skills
Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), and Fundamentals of Managing skills
Microsoft Windows 2000. Good customer relations
Additional Resources: New Skills

CA Career Resource Network www.californiacareers.info Internet skills
Orangeworks www.orangeworks.org Mac OS X Skills
I-Train www.i-train.org Internet Provider Routing
CA Regional Occupational Programs www.carocp.org Network Security

OES Code: 979560
Operating Engineers
Operating Engineers operate several types of power con- SIZE OF OCCUPATION

struction equipment, such as compressors, pumps, hoists,
derricks, cranes, shovels, tractors, scrapers, or motor grad- Small: 1,070 - 1,280
ers to excavate, move and grade earth, erect structures, or
pour concrete or other hard surface paving. They may JOB GROWTH
repair and maintain equipment in addition to other du-
ties. Does not include workers who specialize in opera- Orange County Average Job
tion of a single type of heavy equipment such as bulldozer Growth Rate for All Occupations: 19.2%
or crane.
Alternate Job Titles: Operators, Laborers, Backhoe Op- for This Occupation 1997-2004: 19.6%
erators, and Equipment Operators.
Average
WAGES & BENEFITS
Non-Union, Full & Part-Time Wages Range Median EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
New Hires, Inexperienced N/A N/A Past Year

Union, Full & Part-Time Wages Range Median ing to these questions.

WHERE THE JOBS ARE
Local Government
3+ Years With Firm $25.00 - $35.00 $29.02 Heavy Construction, Highway and Street
Construction
Fringe Benefits
RECRUITMENT METHODS
Medical
Dental Union Hall 47%
Life
Sick Leave
Word of Mouth 20%
Vacation
Retirement
SUPPLY & DEMAND
Child Care
Employer Pays Shared Cost Employee Pays Not Provided cants. It is also moderately difficult to find in-
All data is based on full time employment and the percentages experienced applicants. The turnover rate is
of employers responding to this question. 9.1%.

OES Code: 979560 Operating Engineers

Automotive maintenance and minor repair
33% of employers surveyed are union, and 67% are non- skills
union. Ability to read blueprints
49% of employees work full time for an average of 40 hours Basic construction skills
per week. 29% of employees work part-time for an aver- Ability to follow safe equipment operating
age of 30 hours per week. 22% of employees work sea- practices
sonal for an average of 45 hours per week. Certified for special construction equipment
examination
High School
or Equivalent
40%
Basic Skills
Basic math skills

Equipment knowledge and safety
Less Than
High School
Productivity and efficiency
60% Outstanding labor skills
Good driving record
Technical skills
Most employers report that they will not accept training in
lieu of experience. Almost all employers report that techni- New Skills
cal or vocational training is not required. Almost all employ- Ability to operate new equipment
ers require previous work experience, and almost all will


tion Trades.

Optical Instrument Assemblers

Optical Instrument Assemblers assemble optical instru- SIZE OF OCCUPATION

ments, such as telescopes, level-transits, and gunsights.
Information Not Available*
Alternate Job Titles: Lab Technicians, Assemblers, and
Optical Technicians. JOB GROWTH

WAGES & BENEFITS
N/A*
Full & Part-Time Wages Range Median *This is a Non-SOC occupation. EDD projections are
New Hires, Inexperienced: $ 7.50* - $10.00 $ 9.00
EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
Past Year
3+ Yrs. With Firm: $ 7.50 - $24.00 $15.00 Decline 6% Remain Stable 67% Grow 27%
*Not all employers hire Optical Instrument Assemblers with no experi- Projected Next 24 Months
ence; consequently the wages they reported are skewed in this category. Decline 0% Remain Stable 33% Grow 67%
Fringe Benefits
WHERE THE JOBS ARE
Medical
Dental
Ophthalmic Goods
Optical Instruments and Lenses
Vision
Sick Leave
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

SUPPLY & DEMAND

of employers responding to this question. experienced and qualified applicants. It is

Non-SOC Code: 519083029 Optical Instrument Assemblers

Technical
93% of employers surveyed are non-union. Mathematical and computational ability
Knowledge of physics and prediction of
96% of employees work full time for an average of 40 hours physical principles
per week. 3% work part-time for an average of 28 hours per Knowledge of machines and tools, including
week. 1% work temporary or on-call for an average of 7 their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
hours per week. Knowledge of raw materials and production
100% of employers have a day shift. 20% of employers processes
have a swing shift. Knowledge of quality control
Ability to determine the kind of tools and
47% of the employees are male, and 53% are female. equipment needed to do a job
Ability to watch gauges, dials, or other
EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS indicators to make sure a machine is working
properly
Education of Recent Hires Ability to use logic and reasoning as ap-
proach to solving problems
High School
or Equivalent
Physical
Less Than
High School 80% Ability to keep hand and arm steady while
13% moving the arm or while holding the arm
Associate and hand in one position
Degree
7%
Manual dexterity
Ability to see objects at close range
Finger dexterity
Personal or Other
73% of the employers surveyed report they will accept training Understanding of a variety of cultures
in lieu of experience. The average length of substitute training
required is 6 months. 87% of the employers report that techni- Basic Skills
cal or vocational training is not required. Ability to read and follow instructions
40% of the employers surveyed report previous work experi- Computer Software
ence is required. 33% report that it is not required but pre- Word
ferred. The average length of work experience required is 16 Excel
months. 64% employers responded they would not accept other
types of occupational experience. For Career Advancement
TRAINING & EDUCATION Knowledge of procedures
Training and Education providers for this occupation may Journeyman optician skills
be found in the Training Provider Directory at the back of Mathematical skills
the book. Mechanical skills
ing web sites: Knowledge of new technology
Laser optics
OES Code: 874020
Painters & Paperhangers - Construction &

Maintenance
Painters and Paperhangers, Construction and Mainte- SIZE OF OCCUPATION

nance paint walls, equipment, buildings, bridges, and
other structural surfaces using brushes, rollers, and spray Medium: 3,990 - 5,020
guns. They may mix colors or oils to obtain desired color
or consistency. Paperhangers cover interior walls and ceil- JOB GROWTH
ings of rooms with decorative wallpaper or fabric.
Alternate Job Titles: Painting Contractors, Journeyman Growth Rate for All Occupations: 19.2%
Painters, Spray Foremen, and Maintenance Crew Mem-
bers. EDD Forecast Job Growth Rate

Faster Than Average
EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
New Hires, Inexperienced $6.75 - $ 8.00 $ 8.00
Past Year

Union, Full & Part-Time Wages Range Median The reported percentages apply to employers respond-
New Hires, Experienced $ 8.40 - $10.00 $10.00 WHERE THE JOBS ARE
3+ Years With Firm $15.00 - $21.00 $18.15 Painting and Paperhanging

Medical Employee Referrals 80%
Dental Word of Mouth 60%
Vision Walk-In Applicants 33%
Life
Newspaper Ads 33%
Sick Leave
Vacation
Union Hall 13%
Retirement
Child Care
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
SUPPLY & DEMAND
of employers responding to this question. applicants. The turnover rate is 10.8%.

OES Code: 874020 Painters & Paperhangers - Construction & Maintenance

Knowledge of paints and related chemicals
80% of employers surveyed are non-union, and 20% are Brush painting skills
union. Roller painting skills
Spray painting skills
98% of employees work full time for an average of 40 hours Drywall installation and repair skills
per week. 2% of employees work seasonal for an average Surface preparation skills
of 40 hours per week. Ability to use and read a tape measure
Emerging occupations include Lead and Asbestos Abate- Personal or Other

ment. Possession of good color perception
Ability to work from ladders and scaffolds
1% of the employees are female, and 99% are male. Ability to tolerate dust and paint fumes
hours
Less Than Ability to pay attention to detail
60%
Basic Skills
Basic math skills
High School
or Equivalent For Career Advancement
40% Quality work
Technical skills
Most employers report that they will not accept training in Productivity
lieu of experience. Almost all employers report that techni- Punctuality
cal or vocational training is not required. Many employers Solid work ethic
require previous work experience, and almost all will not Language and communication skills
accept other types of occupational experience. Adaptability
Positive attitude
TRAINING & EDUCATION Ability to use machinery and paints
Training Provider Directory. Cabinet finishing
Faux finishing
tion Trades.

OES Code: 283050
Paralegal Personnel
Paralegal Personnel assist lawyers by doing research in SIZE OF OCCUPATION

the preparation of lawsuits and/or legal documents as a
career professional, usually having either a four-year col- Small: 760 - 1,140
lege degree or a degree from an institute specializing in
the paralegal profession. They may gather research data JOB GROWTH
for use as evidence to formulate defense or to initiate le-
gal action. Orange County Average Job
Alternate Job Titles: Professional Assistants.


New Hires, Inexperienced $ 7.99 - $16.78 $13.19 Past Year
3+ Years With Firm $12.15 - $27.76 $20.79

Dental Legal Services/Law Offices
Vision
Sick Leave
Vacation
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Internet 25%

Walk-Ins 25%

13.8%.

OES Code: 283050 Paralegal Personnel

Possession of a law degree (Juris Doctorate)
100% of employers surveyed are non-union. Problem solving skills
Understanding of court proceedings
90% of employees work full time for an average of 40 hours Investigative research skills
per week. 10% of employees work part-time for an aver- Certified Legal Assistant (CLA)
age of 22 hours per week. Understanding of legal terms
100% of employers have a day shift. Record keeping skills
Ability to read and comprehend information
quickly
EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS Willingness to work with close supervision
Bachelor's Associate Basic Skills

Degree Degree Ability to read and follow instructions
19% 56%
Basic math skills
Computer Software
Word
High School PowerPoint
or Equivalent
25%
Excel
Access
Publisher
WordPerfect
Many (45%) employers report they will accept training in
Lexis Nexis
lieu of experience. Many (44%) employers report that tech-
Westlaw
nical or vocational training is required. Many (50%) employ-
Goldmine
ers require previous work experience and most (64%) will
Legal Solutions Plus
Communication and writing skills
Paralegal Degree
Law school education
Computer aided research skills
Initiative
Programs specific to this occupation may include Liberal Arts
Task oriented
Studies, English, and Law.

Internet skills
Computer aided research

OES Code: 680350
Personal & Home Care Aides

Personal and Home Care Aides perform a variety of tasks SIZE OF OCCUPATION
at places of residence. Their duties include keeping house;
advising families having problems with such things as Small: 760 - 990
nutrition, health, cleanliness, and household utilities.
Does not include Nurses' Aides and Home Health Care
Workers. JOB GROWTH
Alternate Job Titles: Caregivers, Home Helpers, Care Growth Rate for All Occupations: 18.1%
Providers, and Companions.


EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
Past Year
New Hires, Experienced $6.75 - $ 9.00 $8.00 Decline - 20% Remain Stable - 53% Grow - 27%

Medical
WHERE THE JOBS ARE
Dental
Vision Home Health Care Services
Life
Residential Care
Sick Leave
Retirement
Child Care
Newspaper Ads 40%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Walk-Ins 20%
SUPPLY & DEMAND

OES Code: 680350 Personal & Home Care Aides

Understanding of good diet and nutrition
100% of employers surveyed are non-union. Knowledge of geriatrics
Knowledge of family social work
71% of employees work full time for an average of 41 hours Family counseling skills
per week. 29% of employees work part-time for an aver- Food buying skills
age of 24 hours per week. Possession of a valid driver's license
Ability to work with children having special
80% of employers have day shifts. 33% of employers needs
have a swing shift. 13% of employers have a graveyard Ability to prepare client food budgets
shift. 20% provide 24/7 care as live-ins. Menu planning skills
Physical
EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS examination

Less Than
High School Possession of a reliable vehicle
Adaptable
Associate
Degree
14% Basic Skills
Basic math skills
High School Ability to read and follow instructions
53%
Most (64%) employers report they will accept training in lieu

of experience. Most (67%) employers report that technical or
vocational training is not required. Many (40%) employers
require previous work experience and many (55%) will not
Management skills
accept other types of occupational experience.
Honesty
Training Provider Directory. First Aid certification
Medical knowledge
Programs specific to this occupation may include Housing Developmentally disabled skills
and Human Environments, Child Care and Support Services
Management, and Adult Development and Aging.

SOC Code: 291051
Pharmacists
Pharmacists compound and dispense medications follow- SIZE OF OCCUPATION

ing prescriptions issued by physicians, dentists, or other
authorized medical practitioners. Small 1,590 – 1,910
Alternate Job Titles: Staff Pharmacists, Quality Assur-

ance Pharmacists, and Consultant Pharmacists. JOB GROWTH

WAGES & BENEFITS
Faster Than Average
New Hires, Inexperienced: $34.87 - $47.95 $40.00

EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
New Hires, Experienced: $35.96 -$48.00 $40.00 Past Year
3+ Yrs. With Firm: $41.41 - $51.20 $45.55
Fringe Benefits
Dental
Life
Drug and Proprietary Stores
Sick Leave Hospitals
Vacation
Child Care
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Newspaper Ads 67%
Internet 40%
SUPPLY & DEMAND
experienced and qualified applicants. It is also
very difficult to find inexperienced appli-

SOC Code: 291051 Pharmacists

93% of employers surveyed are non-union. Graduate of accredited pharmacy school
Pharmacy Board Certification, Licensed
77% of employees work full time for an average of 38 hours Understanding of weights and
per week. 22% work part-time for an average of 20 hours measurements
per week. 1% work temporary or on-call for an average Knowledge of radioactive pharmaceuticals
of 8 hours per week. Understanding of Medi-Cal rules and
regulations
100% of employers have a day shift. 60% of employers
Understanding of Medicare rules and
have a swing shift, and 27% have a graveyard shift.
regulations
60% of the employees are male, and 40% are female. Understanding of good diet and nutrition
Understanding of over-the-counter
EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS medications
Understanding of common illnesses and
Education of Recent Hires diseases
Understanding of health insurance
Metric system knowledge
Supervisory skills
Personal or Other
Graduate
Study
100% Basic Skills
ing required is 6 months. 60% of the employers report that
technical or vocational training is not required.
Computer Software
Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Medi-Tech
ence is required. 7% report that it is not required but preferred.
The average length of work experience required is 19 months. For Career Advancement
80% employers responded they would not accept other types Leadership skills
of occupational experience. Business skills
Competency
Training and Education providers for this occupation may Organization skills
be found in the Training Provider Directory at the back of Interpersonal skills
the book. Pharmacy skills
Business degree
ing web sites: Computer technology of medication
Masters of Business Administration
Orangeworks www.orangeworks.org License
I-Train www.i-train.org Licensed by the California State Board of
CA Regional Occupational Programs www.carocp.org Pharmacy

OES Code: 325180
Pharmacy Technicians
Pharmacy Technicians fill orders for unit doses and pre- SIZE OF OCCUPATION
packaged pharmaceuticals and perform other related du-
ties under the supervision and direction of a pharmacy Small - 930 - 1,060
supervisor or staff pharmacist. Duties include keeping
records of drugs delivered to the pharmacy, storing in- JOB GROWTH
coming merchandise in proper locations, and informing
the supervisor of stock needs and shortages. They may Orange County Average Job
clean equipment used in the performance of duties and Growth Rate for All Occupations: 19.2%
assist in the care and maintenance of equipment and sup-
plies. EDD Forecast Job Growth Rate
Alternate Job Titles: Technician.
Slower Than Average
EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
WAGES & BENEFITS
Past Year
New Hires, Experienced $ 7.00 - $15.00 $11.99 The reported percentages apply to employers respond-
3+ Years With Firm $10.00 - $17.00 $14.38
WHERE THE JOBS ARE
Fringe Benefits Drug Stores and Proprietary Stores

Dental
Sick Leave Word of Mouth 40%
Vacation Walk-Ins 33%
Retirement Colleges 20%
Child Care
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
SUPPLY & DEMAND
All data is based on full time employment and the percentages to find fully experienced and qualified appli-
of employers responding to this question. cants. It is also moderately difficult to find
20.3%.

OES Code: 325180 Pharmacy Technicians

Ability to measure and calculate using
93% of employers surveyed are non-union. 7% of employ- metrics
ers surveyed are union. Ability to calculate weights and
measurements
71% of employees work full time for an average of 40 hours Knowledge of chemical compounds
per week. 29% of employees work part-time for an aver- Ability to accurately record & report
age of 25 hours per week. information
Ability to complete and explain insurance
Emerging occupations include Medical Supply Billers. forms
Ability to apply sterilization techniques
63% of the employees are female, and 37% are male. Ability to follow government regulations
and reporting requirements

High School
or Equivalent Ability to lift at least 40 lbs. repeatedly
Less Than
High School
73% Public contact skills
Bachelor's
Degree
7% Basic Skills
Associate Degree Basic math skills
13%
Computer Software
Word
Excel
of experience. Most employers report that technical or voca-
QS/1
tional training is required. Most employers require previous
Etreby
work experience and most employers will not accept other
Timeliness
TRAINING & EDUCATION Efficiency
Reliability
For Training Providers in this occupation, please refer to the Bilingual
Training Provider Directory. Knowledge of pharmaceuticals
Computer skills
Programs specific to this occupation may include Pharmacy Leadership skills
Technician. Continued education

OES Code: 325110
Physicians’ Assistants
Physicians’ Assistants provide patient services under the SIZE OF OCCUPATION

direct supervision and responsibility of a doctor of medi-
cine or osteopathy. They elicit detailed patient histories Small: 40 - 40
and do complete physical examinations, reach tentative
diagnosis and order appropriate laboratory tests. This
occupation requires certification by the National Commis-
JOB GROWTH
sion on Certification of Physicians’ Assistants and the Orange County Average Job
California State Board of Medical Quality Assurance. Does Growth Rate for All Occupations: 19.2%
not include Nurses or Ambulance Attendants whose train-
ing is limited to the application of first aid. EDD Forecast Job Growth Rate
for This Occupation 1997-2004: 0%

Remain Stable
WAGES & BENEFITS
EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
Past Year

3+ Years With Firm $15.00 - $45.00 $30.00
Fringe Benefits
WHERE THE JOBS ARE
Medical Medical Clinics
Dental Hospitals
Vision
Sick Leave
Vacation
Newspaper Ads 33%
Retirement
Colleges 33%
Child Care
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Word of Mouth 33%

SUPPLY & DEMAND
28.6%.

OES Code: 325110 Physicians’ Assistants
Promotional opportunities in this occupation are very Technical

Ability to maintain an appointment
limited.
calendar
Ability to assist with examinations
Ability to maintain progress notes and
treatment summaries
Ability to record condition of patients
per week. 38% of employees work part-time for an aver-
Ability to administer injections
age of 22 hours per week.
Ability to administer medications
Ability to interview others for information
Personal or Other
Possession of emotional stability
EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS Good hearing and vision
Education of Recent Hires hours
Associate Ability to work independently
Degree
13% Ability to relate to patients
High School
Bachelor's Willingness to work with close supervision
Degree
or Equivalent
54% Ability to work under pressure
13%
Basic Skills
Basic math skills
Graduate
Study Oral communication skills
20%
Computer Software
Word
Excel
of experience. Almost all employers report that technical or For Career Advancement
vocational training is required. Many employers require pre- Diagnostic and assessment skills
vious work experience and will not accept other types of oc- Clinical competence
cupational experience. Interpersonal skills
Dependability and leadership
Customer service
TRAINING & EDUCATION Management skills
Initiative
For Training Providers in this occupation, please refer to the Patience
New Skills
Programs specific to this occupation include Health Sciences Ultrasound
and Medical Services.
License
Additional Resources: Certification by the National Commission
CA Academy of Physicians’ Assistants www.capanet.org on Certification of Physicians’ Assistants
CA Career Resource Network www.californiacareers.info Certification by the California State Board of
I-Train www.i-train.org Medical Quality Assurance

OES Code: 875020
Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters assemble, install, SIZE OF OCCUPATION

alter and repair pipe systems (metal, plastic, ceramic, com-
position, etc.) that carry water, steam, air, or other liquids Medium: 3,200 - 3,600
or gases. Does not include plumbers and pipefitters who
primarily install and repair heating, air conditioning, and
JOB GROWTH
refrigeration systems.
Alternate Job Titles: Journey Plumbers, Journeymen, and Growth Rate for All Occupations: 18.1%
Service Technicians.
WAGES & BENEFITS
Non-Union, Full & Part-Time Wages Range Median Slower Than Average

EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
New Hires, Experienced $ 8.00 - $20.00 $14.92 Past Year
3+ Years With Firm $12.00 - $21.31 $18.00

New Hires, Inexperienced $ 8.63 - $20.71 $12.00 The reported percentages apply to employers respond-
Heavy Construction, Except Highway
Fringe Benefits Plumbing, Heating, Air-Conditioning
Medical
RECRUITMENT METHODS
Dental
Sick Leave
Union Hall Referrals 33%
Vacation
Retirement
Child Care
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% SUPPLY & DEMAND


OES Code: 875020 Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters

Gas welding skills
60% of employers surveyed are non-union. 40% of em-
Soldering skills
ployers surveyed are union.
88% of employees work full time for an average of 40 hours Understanding of building codes
per week. 12% of employees work temporary or on-call Possession of a valid driver's license
for an average of 40 hours per week. Pipefitting skills
Ability to use hand tools
100% of employers surveyed have a day shift. 20% of Arc welding skills
employers have a swing shift, and 20% have a graveyard Cost estimating skills
shift.
Emerging occupations include Medical Gas Installers. Personal or Other
EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS Willingness to work with close supervision
Education of Recent Hires Possession of a reliable vehicle
Less Than
High School
33%
Basic Skills
Basic math skills
Computer Software
High School Word
or Equivalent
67% Excel
Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Many (53%) employers report they will accept training in
lieu of experience and that technical or vocational training is
Job knowledge
not required. Most (67%) employers require previous work
experience, and some (31%) employers will accept other types
Technical aptitude
Leadership
TRAINING & EDUCATION Work ethic
For Training Providers in this occupation, please refer to the Technical ability
New Skills
Programs specific to this occupation may include Pipefitting Mathematics
and Sprinkler Fitting, Gas Welding, Arc Welding, Soldering, Journeyman classes for new technology
and Basic Math. Knowledge of new tools
Computer skills

Precision Devices Inspectors & Testers

Precision Devices Inspectors and Testers verify accuracy SIZE OF OCCUPATION

of and adjust precision devices, such as meters and gauges,
testing instruments, clock and watch mechanisms, to en- Information Not Available*
sure operation of device is in accordance with design
specifications. JOB GROWTH
Alternate Job Titles: Quality Controllers, Quality Inspec- Growth Rate for All Occupations 15.2%
tors, Precision Engineers, Electronic Technicians, and In-
spectors. EDD Forecast Job Growth Rate

WAGES & BENEFITS N/A*
EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
New Hires, Inexperienced: $ 6.75 - $ 8.00 $ 8.00
Past Year
3+ Yrs. With Firm: $ 9.00 - $20.00 $ 16.00 Projected Next 24 Months


Fringe Benefits
Medical
WHERE THE JOBS ARE
Dental
Vision Various Manufacturing Businesses
Life
Vacation
Retirement
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Newspaper Ads 53%

SUPPLY & DEMAND
enced applicants. The turnover rate is 13.4%.

Non-SOC Code: 519061039 Precision Devices Inspectors and Testers

100% of employers surveyed are non-union. Ability to operate circuit test equipment
Ability to read schematics and blueprints
99% of employees work full time for an average of 40 hours Ability to calculate weights and
per week. 1% work part-time for an average of 20 hours measurements
per week. Mechanical aptitude
Ability to use precision tools
Ability to operate inspection equipment
71% of the employees are male, and 29% are female. Physical Skills
Good manual dexterity
EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS Normal or corrected eyesight
Good color perception
hours
Personal or Other
holidays
Bachelor's
High School
Associate or Equivalent Computer Software
Degree 73% Word
20%
Excel
Access
ing in lieu of experience. The average length of substitute
training required is 17 months. 73% of the employers report For Career Advancement
Punctuality and dependability
Production knowledge and manufacturing
80% of the employers surveyed report previous work expe-
skills
rience is required. The average length of work experience
Quality control
required is 21 months. 77% of the employers responded they
Accuracy
would not accept other types of occupational experience.

Knowledge of new technology
Training and Education providers for this occupation may Knowledge of blue chip drawing
be found in the Training Provider Directory at the back of Electronic programming
the book.
ing web sites:

SOC Code: 252011
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Ed.

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education instruct SIZE OF OCCUPATION

children (normally up to 5 years of age) in activities de-
signed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth Medium 3,490 – 3,870
needed for primary school in preschool, day care center,
or other child development facility. They may be required JOB GROWTH
to hold State certification. Orange County Average Job
Alternate Job Titles: Early Childhood Education Special-
ists, Pre-Kindergarten Teachers, and Child Care Teachers. EDD Forecast Job Growth Rate

Slower Than Average
New Hires, Inexperienced: Insufficient Data N/A EMPLOYMENT LEVELS

Past Year
New Hires, Experienced: $11.89 - $17.82 $ 11.93
3+ Yrs. With Firm: $14.49 - $20.34 $ 14.53
New Hires, Inexperienced: $6.75 - $ 9.50 $ 8.25 ing to these questions.
New Hires, Experienced: $8.00 - $14.13 $ 10.20

WHERE THE JOBS ARE
3+ Yrs. With Firm: $9.50 - $16.67 $ 12.00
Elementary and Secondary Schools
Child Day Care Services
Fringe Benefits

Dental
Newspaper Ads 87%
Vision
Life
Retirement
All data is based on full time employment and the percentages enced applicants. The turnover rate is 10.0%

SOC Code: 252011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

80% of employers surveyed are non-union. Oral reading skills
Artistic skills
85% of employees work full time for an average of 39 hours Musical skills
per week. 14% work part-time for an average of 14 hours Supervisory skills
per week. 1% is temporary or on-call for an average of 6 Record keeping skills
hours per week. Problem solving skills
100% of employers have a day shift. 7% of employers Ability to write effectively
have a swing shift. Classroom management skills
Ability to apply principles of recreation
3% of the employees are male, and 97% are female. Ability to administer emergency first aid
EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS Ability to operate audiovisual equipment
Personal or Other
Education of Recent Hires High School Ability to work independently
or Equivalent
Ability to exercise patience
Bachelor's Possession of a clean police record
Degree
7%
Basic Skills
Associate
Degree
Basic math skills
60%
Computer Software
67% of employers surveyed report they will not accept training Word
in lieu of experience. A combination of education and work Excel
experience is required for an instructional permit issued by the MS Publisher
State Commission of Teacher Credentialing, which is only ap-
plicable to Public School Teachers. For Career Advancement
67% of employers surveyed report previous work experience
Organization skills
is required. The average length of work experienced required
is 12 months. 80% of the employers responded they will not
Leadership skills
accept other types of occupational experience.
Management skills
Dependability and patience
be found in the Training Provider Directory at the back of Computer technology
the book. Bilingual
ing web sites:

SOC Code: 2722012
Producers & Directors

Producers and Directors produce or direct stage, televi- SIZE OF OCCUPATION

sion, radio, video, or motion picture productions for en-
tertainment, information, or instruction. They are respon- Small 410 – 470
sible for creative decisions, such as interpretation of script,
choice of guests, set design, sound, special effects, and JOB GROWTH
choreography. Orange County Average Job
Alternate Job Titles: Production Managers and Produc-
tion Artists. EDD Forecast Job Growth Rate

WAGES & BENEFITS Average

New Hires, Inexperienced: $ 9.59 - $12.00 $ 11.99 Past Year
3+ Yrs. With Firm: $15.00 - $50.00 $ 25.00 Decline 0% Remain Stable 33% Grow 67%


Dental
Motion Picture Production and Services
Vision Community Performing Arts
Life Advertising
Sick Leave
RECRUITMENT METHODS
Vacation
Child Care
Newspaper Ads 47%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Internet 40%
SUPPLY & DEMAND


SOC Code: 2722012 Producers & Directors

100% of employers surveyed are non-union. Ability to meet schedules and deadlines
Ability to understand finance and budgets
43% of employees work full time for an average of 41 hours Ability to provide a safe work environment
per week. 19% work part-time for an average of 19 hours Ability to coordinate the work of others
per week. 38% work temporary or on-call for an average Business management skills
of 14 hours per week. Creativity
Physical Skills
Ability to work under constant pressure
47% of the employees are male, and 53% are female. Ability to work in undesirable and
unpleasant conditions
Personal or Other
Education of Recent Hires Willingness to work long and irregular hours
High School
Ability to endure unpredictable earnings
Graduate
or Equivalent Ability to endure intense competition
33%
Study Patience and commitment to the craft
7%
Basic Skills
Degree
13%
Bachelor's Computer Software
Degree Word
47%
Excel
64% of the employers surveyed report they will not accept train- QuarkXpress
ing in lieu of experience. The average length of substitute train- PhotoShop
ing required is 16 months. 87% of the employers report that Illustrator
technical or vocational training is not required. MAC Platform
Final Cut
AdvEd
ence is required. 20% report that it is not required but pre-
Discreet
ferred. The average length of work experience required is 27
months. 86% employers responded they would not accept other DVD Database
types of occupational experience. For Career Advancement
TRAINING & EDUCATION Organization skills
Training and Education providers for this occupation may Creativity
be found in the Training Provider Directory at the back of Directing experience
the book. Community theater experience
Diligence
Continued education
ing web sites:
Knowledge of the field
I-Train www.i-train.org Interactive media
CA Regional Occupational Programs www.carocp.org Knowledge of computer and technical skills

SOC Code: 435061
Production Planning & Expediting Clerks

Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks coordinate and SIZE OF OCCUPATION

expedite the flow of work and materials within or between
departments of an establishment according to production Medium 3,780 – 4,330
schedule. Their duties include reviewing and distributing
production, work, and shipment schedules; conferring with JOB GROWTH
department supervisors to determine progress of work and Orange County Average Job
completion dates; and compiling reports on progress of Growth Rate for All Occupations 15.2%
work, inventory levels, costs and production problems.
Alternate Job Titles: Productions Managers, Expeditors, For This Occupation 2001- 2008 14.6%
Project Managers, Productions Assistants, and Planners.
WAGES & BENEFITS Average

New Hires, Inexperienced: $ 6.75 - $13.25 $10.00 Past Year
3+ Yrs. With Firm: $11.00 - $25.89 $18.00 Decline 6% Remain Stable 27% Grow 67%

WHERE THE JOBS ARE

Medical
Dental Professional and Commercial Equipment
Vision Aircraft and Parts
Life
Sick Leave
RECRUITMENT METHODS
Vacation
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Internet 67%
SUPPLY & DEMAND

SOC Code: 435061 Production, Planning, & Expediting Clerks

98% of employees work full time for an average of 42 hours Cost estimating skills
per week. 3% work part-time for an average of 30 hours Ability to create and implement production
per week. plans
100% of employers have a day shift. 33% of employers Ability to plan and organize the work of
have a swing shift, and 13% have a graveyard shift. others
Ability to apply inventory control methods
70% of the employees are male, and 30% are female. Understanding FIFO (First-in First-out)
inventory management
EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS Ability to analyze data to solve problems
Education of Recent Hires Ability to apply materials resource planning
(MRP) techniques
Physical Skills
Bachelor's Ability to stand for prolonged periods
Degree
Degree
7%
High School Ability to work under pressure
or Equivalent
87%
Basic Skills
73% of the employers surveyed report they will not accept Oral communication skills
training in lieu of experience. The average length of substi- Ability to write legibly
tute training required is 7 months. 93% of the employers Ability to think logically
report that technical or vocational training is not required. Ability to read and follow instructions
Basic math skills
67% of the employers surveyed report previous work expe- Computer Software
rience is required. 7% report that it is not required but pre- Word
ferred. The average length of work experience required is Excel
31 months. 73% employers responded they would not ac- Access
cept other types of occupational experience. AS/400
ERP System
TRAINING & EDUCATION Internet
Leadership skills
the book.
Dependability
For additional Training Providers or details for the provid- Interpersonal skills
ers listed, contact the providers directly or visit the follow- Dedication and determination
ing web sites: Communication skills
Hard worker
I-Train www.i-train.org Computer and technology skills
CA Regional Occupational Programs www.carocp.org Digital file formats

OES Code: 830050
Production Inspectors, Testers, Graders, Sorters,

Samplers & Weighers
Production Inspectors, Testers, Graders, Sorters, Samplers, SIZE OF OCCUPATION

and Weighers inspect, test, grade, sort, sample, or weigh
non-agricultural raw materials or processed, machined, Large: 5,210 - 5,560
fabricated or assembled parts or products. Work may be
performed before, during, or after processing. JOB GROWTH
Alternate Job Titles: Final Inspectors, Quality Control Orange County Average Job
Inspectors, Inspectors, and In-Process Inspectors. Growth Rate for All Occupations: 18.1%


Slower Than Average

Past Year

Fringe Benefits
WHERE THE JOBS ARE
Medical
Dental Electronic Components and Accessories
Miscellaneous Plastic Products
Vision
Life
Sick Leave
RECRUITMENT METHODS
Retirement
Child Care
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Internet 27%
8.4%.

OES Code: 830050 Productions Inspectors, Testers, Graders, Sorters, Samplers & Weighers

Ability to operate circuit test equipment
100% of employers surveyed are non-union. Ability to read blueprints
Ability to calculate weights and
100% of employees work full time for an average of 43 measurements
hours per week. Ability to operate inspection equipment
Ability to read schematics
100% of employers have a day shift, 27% of employers
have a swing shift, and 20% of employers have a grave-
Personal or Other
yard shift.
Emerging occupations include Robotic Engineering. Good vision
36% of the employees are female, and 64% are male. holidays
Ability to tolerate noise and dust
Less Than hours
High School
13% Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. repeatedly
Basic Skills
Basic math skills
High School
or Equivalent Computer Software
87% Word
Excel
Most (73%) employers report they will not accept training in Access
lieu of experience. Many (53%) employers report that tech- AutoCAD
nical or vocational training is not required. Almost all (87%) Master CAM
employers require previous work experience and almost all
(80%) employers will not accept other types of occupational For Career Advancement
experience. Works well with others
Mechanical skills
TRAINING & EDUCATION Math skills
For Training Providers in this occupation, please refer to the Continued education and training
Training Provider Directory. Hard worker
Knowledge of machinery
Programs specific to this occupation may include Quality Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Control Technician/Technology. Enthusiasm and a positive attitude

CA Career Resource Network www.californiacareers.info Understanding mechanical blueprints
Orangeworks www.orangeworks.org Updated programming skills

OES Code: 329190
Radiologic Technologists
Radiologic Technologists take X-rays and CAT scans or SIZE OF OCCUPATION

administer nonradioactive materials into patients’ blood
stream for diagnostic purposes. Includes technologists Small: 750 - 830
who specialize in other modalities such as computerized
tomography, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance, and JOB GROWTH
those whose primary duties are to demonstrate portions
of the human body on X-ray film or fluoroscopic screen. Orange County Average Job
Alternate Job Titles: X-ray Technicians, MRI Techs, CAT
Scanners, Radiologic Technicians. EDD Forecast Job Growth Rate

Slower Than Average
WAGES & BENEFITS
EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
Past Year
New Hires, Inexperienced $12.89 - $18.41 $15.50 Projected Next 24 Months

WHERE THE JOBS ARE

Fringe Benefits Hospitals
Medical and Dental Laboratories
Medical
Vision
Life
Newspaper Ads 87%
Vacation Colleges 33%
Retirement School Referrals 20%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

SUPPLY & DEMAND
of employers responding to this question. find fully experienced and qualified appli-
8.0%.

OES Code: 329190 Radiologic Technologists

Ability to use film developing equipment
100% of employers surveyed are non-union. Ability to follow fluoroscopic imaging
procedures
73% of employees work full time for an average of 40 hours Record keeping skills
per week. 6% of employees work part-time for an average Knowledge of medical terminology
of 21 hours per week. 21% of employees work temporary Ultrasound scanning skills
or on-call for an average of 20 hours per week. CT scanning skills
Ability to follow safe equipment operating
Emerging occupations include X-Ray Digital Imaging. practices
Ability to apply transferring techniques to
51% of the employees are female, and 49% are male. moving patients
Ability to take vital signs
Ability to administer magnetic resonance
EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS imaging
High School Personal or Other
40%
hours
Bachelor's Public contact skills
Degree
7%
Basic Skills
Degree
Basic math skills
experience. Almost all employers report that technical or vo- Computer Software
cational training is required. Some employers require previ- Word
ous work experience and most employers will not accept Excel
other types of occupational experience. Access

TRAINING & EDUCATION Interpersonal and communication skills
Management skills
For Training Providers in this occupation, please refer to the Analytical skills
Training Provider Directory. Knowledge of charting
Basic medical knowledge
Programs specific to this occupation may include Radiologi- Basic computer skills
cal Technician.
License
Additional Resources: Possession of a State Certified Radiologic
CA Career Resource Network www.californiacareers.info Technologist certificate

OES Code: 553050
Receptionists & Information Clerks

Receptionists and Information Clerks answer inquiries

SIZE OF OCCUPATION
and obtain information for the general public (customers,
visitors, and other interested parties) concerning activi- Very Large: 17,010 - 20,280
ties conducted at an establishment, such as the location of
offices or persons within the firm, departments within the
JOB GROWTH
store, or services within the hotel. They may perform a
variety of other clerical duties. Does not include Recep- Orange County Average Job
tionists who primarily operate switchboards. Growth Rate for All Occupations: 18.1%
Alternate Job Titles: Front Office Receptionists, and Front EDD Forecast Job Growth Rate
Line Assistants. for This Occupation 1999-2006: 19.2%

Average
WAGES & BENEFITS
EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
New Hires, Inexperienced $ 6.75 - $ 8.00 $ 7.30
New Hires, Experienced $ 8.00 - $13.56 $10.00 Projected Next 24 Months

3+ Years With Firm $10.00 - $16.10 $12.00
Fringe Benefits
WHERE THE JOBS ARE
Medical Medical Offices, Clinics and Hospitals
Dental Mortgage Bankers and Brokers
Vision
Sick Leave
Newspaper Ads 73%
Vacation
Retirement
Internet 33%
Child Care
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Private Employment Agencies 13%

SUPPLY & DEMAND
100.0%.

OES Code: 553050 Receptionists & Information Clerks

89% of employees work full time for an average of 40 hours Alphabetic and numeric filing skills
per week. 11% of employees work part-time for an aver- Bookkeeping skills
age of 23 hours per week. Ability to operate a multi-line command
phone center
100% of employers surveyed have a day shift and 7% have Ability use word processing software
a swing shift.
Personal or Other
EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS Public contact skills

Associate
Degree
Basic math skills
Less Than
High School
7%
Computer Software
Word
Excel
High School Access
or Equivalent
86%
Computer skills
Almost all (88%) employers report they will not accept train- Professional appearance and demeanor
ing in lieu of experience. Almost all (87%) employers report Dependability and good attendance
that technical or vocational training is not required. Many Interpersonal and communication skills
(53%) employers do require previous work experience and Writing skills
most (75%) will not accept other types of occupational expe- College education
rience. Multi-task oriented
Telephone skills
New Skills
For Training Providers in this occupation, please refer to the Bilingual
Programs specific to this occupation may include General

Office Occupations, Clerical Services and Computer Courses.

OES Code: 323020
Respiratory Care Practitioners

Respiratory Care Practitioners provide diagnostic and SIZE OF OCCUPATION

therapeutic respiratory care. They set up and operate
various types of equipment to measure pulmonary func- Small: 660 - 890
tion, and administer oxygen therapy, ventilator therapy,
and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. They observe, moni- JOB GROWTH
tor, and record the patient's responses to treatments and
maintain patient records. Orange County Average Job
Alternate Job Titles: Respiratory Therapists and Respi-
ratory Care Therapists I, II, III. EDD Forecast Job Growth Rate
New Hires, Inexperienced $14.99 - $18.50 $16.70 EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
New Hires, Experienced $15.00 - $21.00 $18.00 Past Year

3+ Years With Firm $16.53 - $22.30 $19.65
WHERE THE JOBS ARE
3+ Years With Firm $17.04 - $22.63 $20.00
Hospitals
Fringe Benefits
RECRUITMENT METHODS
Medical
Dental Newspaper Ads 47%
Life
Walk-Ins 40%
Sick Leave
Internet 40%
Vacation
School Referrals 33%
Retirement
Child Care
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% SUPPLY & DEMAND
Employer Pays Shared Cost Employee Pays Not Provided Employers report it is very difficult to find
All data is based on full time employment and the percentages is also very difficult to find inexperienced

OES Code: 323020 Respiratory Care Practitioners
100% of employers promote. Technical

Possession of a Respiratory Care
80% of employers surveyed are non-union. Practitioner permit
Ability to administer a pulmonary function
test (PFT)
per week. 12% of employees work part time for an aver- Eligibility to become a Registered
age of 26 hours per week. 17% of employees work tempo- Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
rary or on-call for an average of 16 hours per week. Ability to write effectively
Possession of a Respiratory Care
100% of all employers have day shifts. 60% of employers
Practitioner (RCP) license
have a swing shift, and 80% of employers have a grave- Ability to administer an electro-cardiograph
yard shift. (EKG) test
Emerging occupations include Sleep Studies Specialist. Ability to assist physician during
bronchoscopy
47% of the employees are female, and 53% are male. Ability to administer an electro-
encephalograph (EEG) test
EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS Ability to perform endotracheal intubation
Blood drawing skills
Ability to record condition of patients
Education of Recent Hires Certified as a Registered Respiratory
High School Therapist (RRT)
or Equivalent
7% Associate
Degree Personal or Other
Less Than
High School
87% Possession of mechanical aptitude
6% Ability to handle crisis situations
Manual dexterity
Basic Skills
Many (56%) employers report they will not accept training Oral communication skills
in lieu of experience. Almost all (93%) report that technical
or vocational training is required. Many (40%) employers Computer Software
require previous work experience, and almost all (89%) em- Word and Excel
Rapid Link
ployers will not accept other types of experience.
Internet
TRAINING & EDUCATION VeriTouch
For Training Providers in this occupation, please refer to the For Career Advancement
Training Provider Directory. ACLS license
Knowledge of field and equipment
Programs specific to this occupation may include Respira- Leadership and management skills
Bachelor's degree and continued education
tory Care Therapy.
Good customer service and patient care
Additional Resources: Accuracy
Respiratory Care Board of CA www.rcb.ca.gov
Orangeworks www.orangeworks.org Knowledge of new technology
I-Train www.i-train.org Ability to work with neo-natal patients

SOC Code: 472181
Roofers
Roofers cover roofs of structures with shingles, slate, as- SIZE OF OCCUPATION
phalt, aluminum, wood, and related materials. They may
spray roofs, sidings, and walls with material to bind, seal, Small 1,570 – 1,830
insulate, or soundproof sections of structures.
JOB GROWTH
Alternate Job Titles: Applicators, Tile Setters, and Water Orange County Average Job
Proofers. Growth Rate for All Occupations 15.2%


Average
EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
New Hires, Inexperienced: $10.00* -$14.38 $ 10.20
Past Year
New Hires, Experienced: $ 9.00 - $19.18 $ 15.00 Decline 13% Remain Stable 27% Grow 60%
3+ Yrs. With Firm: $15.00 - $25.00 $ 20.00
*Not all employers hire Roofers with no experience; consequently Decline 6% Remain Stable 47% Grow 47%
the wages they reported are skewed in this category.

Dental
Roofing, siding and sheet metal companies
Vision
Life
Sick Leave
RECRUITMENT METHODS
Retirement
Newspaper Ads 53%
Child Care
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

SOC Code: 472181 Roofers

87% of employers surveyed are non-union. Ability to install and repair roofing tiles
Carpentry skills
94% of employees work full time for an average of 40 hours Knowledge of tar and asphalt mixtures
per week. 5% work part-time for an average of 23 hours Understanding of building codes
per week. 1% is temporary or on-call for an average of 33 Ability to apply composition roofing
hours per week. materials
100% of employers have a day shift. 7% of employers Ability to apply asphalt felts and coatings
have a swing shift. Ability to install and repair shingles and
shakes
100% of the employees are male. Shop math skills
Basic construction skills
Roofing skills
Physical Skills
Less Than
High School Ability to lift at least 100 lbs. repeatedly
53%
Ability to climb to high places
Ability to tolerate dust and unpleasant odors
Personal or Other
Possession of a valid driver’s license
or Equivalent
55% of the employers surveyed report they will not accept train- Oral communication skills
ing required is 20 months. All employers report that technical Computer Software
or vocational training is not required. Word
Excel
ence is required. The average length of work experience re-
quired is 34 months. 55% of the employers responded they
Good interpersonal skills
would accept other types of occupational experience.
Leadership skills
Dependability
TRAINING & EDUCATION Hard worker
be found in the Training Provider Directory at the back of Ability to read blueprints
the book. New application techniques

ing web sites:

OES Code: 430230
Sales Agents - Advertising

Advertising Sales Agents sell or solicit advertising, sell- SIZE OF OCCUPATION

ing things such as graphic art, advertising space in publi-
cations, custom-made signs, or TV and radio advertising Small: 1,360 - 1,930
time. They may obtain leases for outdoor advertising sites
or persuade retailers to use sales promotion display items.
JOB GROWTH
Alternate Job Titles: Account Executives, Account Man- Orange County Average Job
agers, Account Supervisors, Account Representatives, and Growth Rate for All Occupations: 18.1%
Marketing Directors.

Full & Part-Time Wages* Range Median

EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
Past Year

*Employers reporting only commission wages Decline - 0% Remain Stable - 60% Grow - 40%
are included in Wage Range and Median. The reported percentages apply to employers respond-
Fringe Benefits
WHERE THE JOBS ARE
Medical Newspapers and Magazines
Dental Radio and Television Broadcasting
Vision
Sick Leave
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Colleges/Universities 20%

SUPPLY & DEMAND
is also very difficult to find inexperienced

OES Code: 430230 Sales Agents - Advertising

Business math skills
93% of employers surveyed are non-union. Ability to apply sales techniques
Ability to analyze and use market research
90% of employees work full time for an average of 41 hours data and reports
per week. 10% of employees work part-time for an aver- Record keeping skills
age of 26 hours per week. Verbal presentation skills
Possession of a valid driver's license
100% of employers have a day shift. 7% of employers have Telephone sales skills
a swing shift. Ability to prepare and arrange sales
contracts
40% of the employees are female, and 60% are male. Report writing skills
Media advertising sales skills
EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS Ability to apply marketing techniques
Personal or Other
High School
Associate
60% Public contact skills
Degree
7%
Basic Skills
Bachelor's
Degree
26%
Computer Software
Less Than
High School Word
7% Excel
PowerPoint
Many (50%) employers report they will accept training in File Maker Pro
lieu of experience. All (100%) employers report that techni-
cal or vocational training is not required. Many (40%) em- For Career Advancement
ployers require previous work experience and most (70%) Time management skills
will accept other types of occupational experience. Product knowledge
Management skills
TRAINING & EDUCATION Demonstrates initiative
For Training Providers in this occupation, please refer to the Good customer service
Training Provider Directory. Tenacity and ambition
Programs specific to this occupation may include Advertis- New Skills

ing and Computers. Internet research skills

OES Code: 430170
Sales Agents - Selected Business Services

Selected Business Services Sales Agents sell selected ser- SIZE OF OCCUPATION
vices such as building maintenance, credit reporting, book-
keeping, security, printing, and storage space. Does not Large: 3,860 - 5,220
include sales agents who primarily sell advertising, in-
surance, financial, and real estate services.
JOB GROWTH
Alternate Job Titles: Corporate Agents, Account Execu- Orange County Average Job
tives, Account Managers, and Brokers. Growth Rate for All Occupations: 18.1%


Full & Part-Time Wages* Range Median
EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
Past Year

*Employer reporting only commission wages Decline - 0% Remain Stable - 53% Grow - 47%
are included in Wage Range and Median.
Medical
Telephone Communications
Dental
Vision
RECRUITMENT METHODS
Life
Vacation
Newspaper Ads 47%
Retirement
Child Care
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

SUPPLY & DEMAND
All data is based on full time employment and the percentages Employers report it is moderately difficult
to find fully experienced and qualified ap-
plicants. It is also moderately difficult to
find inexperienced applicants. The turnover
rate is 83.3%.

OES Code: 430170 Sales Agents - Selected Business Services

100% of employers surveyed are non-union. Business math skills
71% of employees work full time for an average of 41 hours Ability to demonstrate knowledge of specific
per week. 21% of employees work part-time for an aver- products
age of 24 hours per week, and 8% work temporary or on Possession of a valid driver's license
call for an average of 40 hours per week. Ability to apply sales techniques
93% of employers have a day shift. 7% of employers re-
Ability to prepare and arrange sales
port the shift is open.
contracts
52% of the employees are female, and 48% are male. Telephone sales skills
Personal or Other
Education of Recent Hires Public contact skills
High School
or Equivalent Possession of a reliable vehicle
93% Ability to work independently
Bachelor's
Degree
7%
Basic Skills
Computer Software
Word
Most (67%) employers report they will not accept training in Excel
lieu of experience. Almost all (80%) employers report that PowerPoint
technical or vocational training is not required. Almost all Access
(80%) employers require previous work experience and most Apollo
(67%) will accept other types of occupational experience.
Leadership and dependability
Continued education
For Training Providers in this occupation, please refer to the Communication, interpersonal, and
Training Provider Directory. motivation skills
Industry knowledge
Programs specific to this occupation may include Selling Sales ability
Skills and Sales Operations, Business Management and Mar-
keting, and Retail Operations. New Skills
Internet use
Additional Resources: Keeping up with new technology

OES Code: 313080
Secondary School Teachers

Employers: 15 Employees: 4,597
Secondary School Teachers instruct students in public or SIZE OF OCCUPATION

private high schools in one or more subjects, such as En-
glish, mathematics, or social studies. Includes vocational Very Large: 9,860 - 12,130
high school teachers. Does not include special education
teachers who teach only students with disabilities.
JOB GROWTH
Alternate Job Titles: Teachers, High School Teachers, and Orange County Average Job
Faculty. Growth Rate for All Occupations: 18.1%

WAGES & BENEFITS for This Occupation 1999-2006: 23.0%

Faster Than Average
EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
Past Year
Union, Full & Part-Time Wages Range Median Projected Next 24 Months
Middle and High Schools, Public and Private

Fringe Benefits

Dental
Vision
Internet 67%
Life
Sick Leave Walk-In Applicants 33%
Vacation Job Fairs 27%
Child Care
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% SUPPLY & DEMAND
Employer Pays Shared Cost Employee Pays Not Provided Employers report it is N/A to find fully ex-
perienced and qualified applicants. It is
All data is based on full time employment and the percentages moderately difficult to find inexperienced

OES Code: 313080 Secondary School Teachers

Possession of a State teacher's certificate
60% of employers surveyed are union. Problem solving skills
97% of employees work full time for an average of 38 hours Ability to perform advanced mathematical
per week. 3% of employees work part-time for an average computations
of 22 hours per week. Ability to administer emergency first aid
Classroom management skills
100% of employers surveyed have a day shift.
Supervisory skills
Audiovisual teaching skills

Possession of a clean police record
Bachelor's
Degree Public contact skills
Basic Skills
Basic math skills
Computer Software
Word
Excel
of experience. Many (53%) employers report that technical
PowerPoint
or vocational training is not required. No employers require
Internet
previous work experience, but some (33%) prefer previous
Student Administrative Software (SASI)
work experience. Most (60%) will not accept other types of
TRAINING & EDUCATION Continuing education
Administrative credential
For Training Providers in this occupation, please refer to the Interpersonal skills
Training Provider Directory. Management and leadership skills
Good teaching skills
Programs specific to this occupation may include Secondary
Education and Teaching Courses, Science, Math, English, Mu- New Skills
sic and Government. CLAD Agreement
Bilingual
Additional Resources: New teaching methods
CA Comm. on Teacher Credentialing www.ctc.ca.gov Computer knowledge and ability to learn
CA Career Resource Network www.californiacareers.info technology
Orangeworks www.orangeworks.org Awareness of potential violence problems

OES Code: 551080
Secretaries - Except Legal & Medical

Secretaries, except Legal and Medical, relieve officials of SIZE OF OCCUPATION

clerical work and minor administrative and business de-
tail by scheduling appointments, giving information to Very Large: 21,010 - 22,080
callers, taking dictation, composing and typing routine
correspondence, reading and routing incoming mail, and JOB GROWTH
filing correspondence and other records. They may per-
form various other assigned clerical duties. Does not in- Orange County Average Job
clude Medical and Legal Secretaries. Growth Rate for All Occupations: 19.2%
Alternate Job Titles: Office Managers, Administrative EDD Forecast Job Growth Rate
Assistants. for This Occupation 1997-2004: 5.1%

Slower Than Average
WAGES & BENEFITS
EMPLOYMENT LEVELS


Elementary and Secondary Schools
Medical
Colleges and Universities
Dental Engineering and Architectural Services
Vision
Sick Leave
Newspaper Ads 87%
Vacation
Retirement
Child Care
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Employment Agencies 20%
Internet 20%

OES Code: 551080 Secretaries - Except Legal & Medical

Alphabetic and numeric filing skills
100% of employers surveyed are non-union. Ability to type at least 60 wpm
Proofreading skills
95% of employees work full time for an average of 40 hours Ability to operate a transcribing machine
per week. 5% of employees work part-time for an average Ability to follow billing procedures
of 20 hours per week. Ability to take dictation at 100 wpm or more
61% of the employees are female, and 39% are male. Telephone answering skills
English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
skills
EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS Ability to use spreadsheet software
Education of Recent Hires Ability to maintain an appointment calendar
Personal or Other
Bachelor's
Degree Basic Skills
Basic math skills
High School
or Equivalent
Word
Excel
Many employers report they will accept training in lieu of Access
experience. Almost all employers report that technical or vo- QuickBooks
cational training is not required. Most employers require pre- FileMaker
vious work experience and almost all employers will accept
other types of occupational experience. For Career Advancement
Computer skills
Initiative
Public relations and interpersonal skills
Writing skills
Patience
New Skills
Knowledge of payroll and human resources
Courses, Administrative Assistant and Clerical Services.

SOC Code: 291127
Speech-Language Pathologists
Speech-Language Pathologists assess and treat persons SIZE OF OCCUPATION

with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. They
may select alternative communication systems and teach Small 610 – 800
their use. They may perform research related to speech
and language problems. JOB GROWTH
Alternate Job Titles: Speech Pathologists, Speech Thera- Orange County Average Job
pists, and Speech/Language Specialists. Growth Rate for All Occupations 15.2%

WAGES & BENEFITS For This Occupation 2001- 2008 31.1%
Union Full & Part-Time Wages Range Median Growth Rate Relative to County Average:
New Hires, Inexperienced: $16.74* - $32.95 $23.37
New Hires, Experienced: $16.58 - $38.36 $22.46 EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
3+ Yrs. With Firm: $18.07 - $43.84 $30.43 Past Year


Non-Union Full & Part-Time Wages Range Median
New Hires, Inexperienced: $19.18* - $35.00 $21.82
3+ Yrs. With Firm: $15.00 - $41.46 $28.77 WHERE THE JOBS ARE
* Not all employers hire Speech Pathologists with no experience; Offices of Speech Pathologists
consequently the wages they reported are skewed in this category. Elementary and Secondary Schools
Medical Employee Referrals 60%
Dental
Internet 53%
Vision
Newspaper Ads 33%
Life
Sick Leave
SUPPLY & DEMAND
Vacation
Retirement Employers report it is moderately difficult
Child Care to find experienced and qualified applicants.
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% It is very difficult to find inexperienced


SOC Code: 291127 Speech-Language Pathologists

60% of employers surveyed are non-union. Ability to apply hearing, language or speech
theory
64% of employees work full time for an average of 39 hours Ability to effectively communicate diagnostic
per week. 34% work part-time for an average of 24 hours test results and proposed treatment
per week. 2% are temporary or on-call for an average 5 Ability to evaluate, treat, and research
hours per week. communication disorders
Ability to plan and organize rehabilitative
have a swing shift.
training programs
9% of the employees are male, and 91% are female. Possession of a State of California license for
Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Possession of a Clinical-Rehabilitative
Services Credential (CRSC)
Education of Recent Hires Ability to use computer applications to
identify communication disabilities
Bachelor's
Degree
Ability to concentrate
Ability to provide support to clients and
their families
Degree Good listening skills
6%
Graduate Positive attitude
Study
47% Ability to exercise patience
80% of the employers surveyed report they will not accept train- Computer Software
ing in lieu of experience. 47% of the employers report that tech- Word
nical or vocational training is required prior to employment. Excel
The average length of training required is 40 months. For Career Advancement
67% of employers surveyed report previous work experience Good interpersonal skills
is not required. The average length of work experience required Leadership and punctuality
is 11 months. 100% of the employers responded they would Organizational skills
not accept other types of occupational experience. Knowledge of special education laws

Augmentative Communication
Training and Education providers for this occupation may Computer Software Skills
be found in the Training Provider Directory at the back of Assistive technology skills
the book. Sensory-based therapy skills
ing web sites:

OES Code: 313110
Special Education Teachers

Special Education Teachers teach elementary and second- SIZE OF OCCUPATION

ary school subjects to educationally and physically handi-
capped students. Includes teachers who specialize and Medium: 2,860 - 3,740
work with audibly and visually handicapped students and
those who teach basic academic and life processes skills
to the mentally retarded.
JOB GROWTH
Alternate Job Titles: Resource Specialists, Inclusion Spe- Growth Rate for All Occupations: 18.1%
cialists, and Special Ed Teachers.


EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
Past Year

Fringe Benefits
Medical
Dental WHERE THE JOBS ARE
Vision Elementary and Secondary Schools
Life
Sick Leave
RECRUITMENT METHODS
Vacation
Retirement Colleges/Universities 86%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Job Fairs 36%
Newspaper Ads 21%

experienced and qualified applicants. It is very
difficult to find inexperienced applicants. The
turnover rate is 11.8%.

OES Code: 313110 Special Education Teachers

80% of employers surveyed are union. Sign language
Ability to read Braille
96% of employees work full time for an average of 38 hours Ability to read lips
per week. 4% of employees work part-time for an average Ability to teach physical education
of 20 hours per week. Ability to use a computer as a teaching tool
Ability to plan and organize training
100% of employers surveyed have a day shift. programs
Classroom management skills
Personal or Other
Imagination and creativity
Education of Recent Hires Ability to maintain classroom discipline
Graduate
Study Basic Skills
7%
Computer Software
Word
Excel
Bachelor's PowerPoint
Degree Access
93%

Many (50%) employers report they will accept training in Continuing education
lieu of experience. Many (53%) employers report that tech- Organizational skills
nical or vocational training is required. Most (73%) employ- Counseling credential
ers do not require previous work experience and most (75%) Administrative credential
will not accept other types of occupational experience. Leadership skills
Management skills
License
For Training Providers in this occupation, please refer to the Education Specialist Instruction Credential
New Skills
Programs specific to this occupation may include Special Edu- CLAD Agreement
cation and General Teaching. Bilingual
CA Comm. on Teacher Credentialing www.ctc.ca.gov

OES Code: 490210
Stock Clerks - Sales Floor

Sales Floor Stock Clerks receive, store, and issue mer- SIZE OF OCCUPATION
chandise on the sales floor, stock shelves, racks, cases,
bins, and tables with merchandise, arrange displays of Very Large: 13,640 - 14,510
items to attract customers, and may periodically take
physical count of stock or check and mark merchandise. JOB GROWTH
Alternate Job Titles: Sales Associates, Grocery Clerks, Orange County Average Job
Merchandise Processing Team Members, and Clerks. Growth Rate for All Occupations: 18.1%


Slower Than Average

New Hires, Inexperienced $6.75 - $ 8.00 $7.00 Past Year
Decline - 0% Remain Stable - 78% Grow -
22%
3+ Years With Firm $6.75 - $14.00 $9.75
Decline - 11% Remain Stable - 44% Grow -
Fringe Benefits 44%
The reported percentages apply to employers
responding to these questions.
Dental
Vision
Department Stores
Grocery Stores
Life
Vacation
Walk-Ins 89%
Retirement
Child Care
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Newspaper Ads 28%

31.9%.

OES Code: 490210 Stock Clerks - Sales
F l o o r

Ability to operate a fork lift
100% of employers surveyed are non-union. Understanding of inventory techniques
Bondable
54% of employees work full time for an average of 40 hours Cash handling skills
per week. 46% of employees work part-time for an aver- Record keeping skills
age of 21 hours per week.
Physical
89% of employers surveyed have a day shift, 72% have a Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. repeatedly
swing shift, and 33% have a graveyard shift. Ability to stand continuously for 2 or more
hours
Personal or Other
Basic Skills
High School
or Equivalent Ability to read and follow instructions
Basic math skills
Computer Software
Database
Less Than
High School For Career Advancement
67% Good work ethic and performance
Knowledge of industry and products
Responsible, honest, and reliable
of experience. All (100%) employers report that technical or
Ability to work well with others
vocational training is not required. Most (67%) employers
do not require previous work experience and almost all (83%)
New Skills
will accept other types of occupational experience.
Database, e-mail and scanner skills

Programs specific to this occupation may include Retailing

and Retail Operations.

OES Code: 580230
Stock Clerks - Stockroom, Warehouse,

Storage Yard
Stock Clerks receive, store, and issue materials, equip- SIZE OF OCCUPATION
ment, and other items from stockroom, warehouse, or stor-
age yard, and keep records and compile stock reports. Very Large: 10,050 - 11,900
Does not include Stockroom Laborers and workers whose
primary duties involve shipping, weighing, and check- JOB GROWTH
ing.
Alternate Job Titles: Parts Distribution Center Proces- Growth Rate for All Occupations: 18.1%
sors, Warehouse Employees, Merchandising Product

Average

New Hires, Inexperienced $6.75 - $ 8.00 $ 7.00 Past Year
New Hires, Experienced $6.75 - $10.00 $ 7.70


Dental
Grocery Stores
Vision Department Stores
Life
Vacation
Retirement
Child Care Walk-Ins 60%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% In-House Promotion 33%
Internet 20%

63.2%.

OES Code: 580230 Stock Clerks - Stockroom, Warehouse, Storage Yard

100% of employers surveyed are non-union. Understanding of inventory techniques
Labeling skills
67% of employees work full time for an average of 39 hours Ability to operate a forklift
per week. 33% of employees work part-time for an aver- Ability to stock shelves
age of 22 hours per week. Possession of a valid Class B driver's license
93% of employers surveyed have a day shift, 13% have a Personal or Other
swing shift, and 7% have a graveyard shift. Ability to work independently
37% of the employees are female, and 63% are male. Public contact skills

Basic math skills
Education of Recent Hires Ability to write legibly
Less Than
High School Ability to read and follow instructions
33%
Computer Software
Word
Excel
Access

High School Leadership
or Equivalent
67% Good communication skills
Punctuality and dependability
Most (71%) employers report they will not accept training in
Good work performance
lieu of experience. Almost all (93%) employers report that
technical or vocational training is not required. Many (53%)
employers do not require previous work experience and most New Skills
Computer skills
(71%) will accept other types of occupational experience.

Programs specific to this occupation may include Retailing

and Retail Operations.

OES Code: 340050
Technical Writers
Technical Writers write or edit technical materials, such SIZE OF OCCUPATION

as equipment manuals, appendices, and operating and
maintenance instructions. They may oversee the prepa- Small: 660 - 840
ration of illustrations, photographs, diagrams, and charts
and assist in layout work. JOB GROWTH
Alternate Job Titles: Documentation Specialists, Docu- Orange County Average Job
mentation Managers, Tech Support. Growth Rate for All Occupations: 19.2%


EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
Past Year

3+ Years With Firm $14.58 - $33.56 $23.01

Dental
Miscellaneous Publishing
Vision
RECRUITMENT METHODS
Life
Retirement
Newspaper Ads 41%
Child Care
Word of Mouth 29%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Employment Agencies 29%
16.9%.

OES Code: 340050 Technical Writers

100% of employers surveyed are non-union. Proofreading skills
Ability to write and use technical job
93% of employees work full time for an average of 40 hours specifications
per week. 7% of employees work part-time for an average Ability to write detailed technical instructions
of 20 hours per week. Ability to use graphics software
Understanding of scientific terms
Emerging occupations include Publishing. English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
skills
46% of the employees are female, and 54% are male. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of specific
products
EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS Ability to read working drawings
Personal or Other
Ability to concentrate for long periods of time
or Equivalent
24%
Associate
Degree
Ability to meet deadlines
24% Willingness to travel
Ability to sit continuously for 2 or more hours
Basic Skills
Basic math skills
Bachelor's
Degree Ability to think logically
Computer Software
Most employers report they will not accept training in lieu Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access
of experience. Almost all employers report that technical or Photoshop and Paint Shop Pro
vocational training is not required. Almost all employers re- Dreamweaver and FrontPage
quire previous work experience and many employers will Frame Maker and RoboHELP
not accept other types of occupational experience. PageMaker

Graphic Arts
For Training Providers in this occupation, please refer to the Knowledge of technical writing process
Training Provider Directory. Reading and writing skills
Programs specific to this occupation may include Computer Team orientation
Courses, English Literature and Composition and Engineer- Product knowledge
ing Courses. Research ability
Drawing skills in AutoCAD
Additional Resources: Knowledge of advertising
I-Train www.i-train.org Project Management

SOC Code: 419041
Telemarketers
Telemarketers solicit orders for goods or services over the SIZE OF OCCUPATION
telephone.
Large 5,680 – 6,540
Alternate Job Titles: Appointment Setters, Sales Market-
ers, Sales Consultants, Call Center Operators, and JOB GROWTH
Teleprospecting Representatives. Orange County Average Job


Average
EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
New Hires, Inexperienced: $7.00 - $10.00 $ 8.00
Past Year
3+ Yrs. With Firm: $6.75 - $16.44 $12.00
*Several employers reported that employees might receive commissions Decline 13% Remain Stable 27% Grow 60%
and bonuses in addition to their regular wages. The wages listed do not
reflect either a bonus or commission. Consequently the wages reported The reported percentages apply to employers respond-
are skewed. ing to these questions.
Medical Telemarketing Services

Dental
Telephone Communications
Life
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
SUPPLY & DEMAND

of employers responding to this question. find experienced and qualified applicants. It

SOC Code: 419041 Telemarketers

100% of employers surveyed are non-union. Sales Skills
Carpentry skills
79% of employees work full time for an average of 33 hours Knowledge of vendors and suppliers
per week. 20% work part-time for an average of 22 hours Ability to write effectively
per week. 1% work seasonal for an average of 12 hours Telephone answering skills
per week. Telephone sales skills
100% of employers have a day shift. 33% of employers Knowledge of local services and
have a swing shift. entertainment
Ability to apply sales techniques
50% of the employees are male, and 50% are female. Ability to process orders for products or
services
Personal or Other
Less Than Willingness to work with close supervision
High School
20%
Basic Skills
Degree Basic math skills
13%
Computer Software
High School
or Equivalent Word
67% Excel
Access
50% of the employers surveyed report they will accept training Genesys
in lieu of experience. The average length of substitute training Act
required is 3 months. 100% of the employers report that tech- FileMaker
nical or vocational training is not required.
47% of the employers surveyed report previous work experi- Good communication skills
ence is not required. 13% report that it is not required but pre- Customer service skills
ferred. The average length of work experience required is 10 Good telephone presence
months. 63% of the employers responded they would not ac- Organizational skills
cept other types of occupational experience. Dependability
Sales skills
New Skills
Training and Education providers for this occupation may Ability to operate new telephone technology
be found in the Training Provider Directory at the back of Computer knowledge
the book.
ing web sites:

OES Code: 857020
Telephone & Cable TV Line Installers & Repairers

Telephone and Cable TV Line Installers and Repairers SIZE OF OCCUPATION

install and repair telephone and telegraph lines, televi-
sion distribution cables, poles, and related equipment such Small: 1,820 - 2,460
as supports, insulation, and guywire systems. Other du-
ties include locating and repairing defects in existing sys- JOB GROWTH
tems, and placing, rearranging, and removing under-
ground or aerial cables. Orange County Average Job
Alternate Job Titles: Technicians, Utilities Installers, Ser-
vice Technicians Installation & Repair, and Techs. EDD Forecast Job Growth Rate


New Hires, Inexperienced $ 6.75 - $10.00 $ 9.00 Past Year


Dental
Electrical Work
Vision Telephone Communication Services
Life
Vacation

Internet 13%

to find fully experienced and qualified ap-
plicants. It is also moderately difficult to find
1.3%.

OES Code: 857020 Telephone & Cable TV Line Installers & Repairers

Ability to operate trenching machines
88% of employers surveyed are non-union. Possession of a valid driver's license
98% of employees work full time for an average of 40 hours Ability to implement safe work practices
per week. 2% of employees work part-time for an average Ability to use hand tools
of 23 hours per week. Ability to apply laser technology
Understanding of fiber optics
100% of employers surveyed have a day shift, 31% have a Ability to read schematics
swing shift, and 25% have a graveyard shift. Ability to read blueprints
Ability to apply principles of microwave
2% of the employees are female, and 98% are male. technology
Ability to operate electric testing equipment
EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS Ability to use service manuals
Education of Recent Hires Physical

Ability to crawl under buildings
Less Than Ability to climb poles
High School
13%
Personal or Other
Willingness to work on-call
Basic Skills
or Equivalent
Many (54%) employers report they will accept training in Ability to read and follow instructions
lieu of experience. Almost all (88%) employers report that
technical or vocational training is not required. Many (44%) Computer Software
employers require previous work experience; however some Word
(38%) report it is not required, but preferred. Many (54%) Excel
will accept other types of occupational experience. AutoCAD

Supervising skills
For Training Providers in this occupation, please refer to the Wiring skills
Training Provider Directory. Engineering skills
Continued education
Programs specific to this occupation may include Commu- Good work performance
nications Systems Installation and Repair Technology, Com- Communication skills
puter, Math and Electronics Courses. Reliability, punctuality, and loyalty
Orangeworks www.orangeworks.org Wireless networking
I-Train www.i-train.org Knowledge of fiber optics

OES Code: 430210
Travel Agents
Travel Agents plan entire trips for customers of their travel SIZE OF OCCUPATION
agency. Their duties include determining destinations,
modes of transportation, travel dates, costs, accommoda- Small: 1,680 - 2,260
tions required, and planning, describing or selling itiner-
JOB GROWTH
ary package tours. Travel Agents may specialize in for-
eign or domestic service, individual or group travel, spe- Orange County Average Job
cific geographical areas, airplane charters, or package Growth Rate for All Occupations: 19.2%
tours.
Alternate Job Titles: Travel Consultants and Travel Coun- for This Occupation 1997-2004: 34.5%
selors.
WAGES & BENEFITS U.S. Department of Labor Forecast:

Much Slower Than Average Nationwide

Past Year
New Hires, Inexperienced $ 6.50 - $ 8.05 $ 6.75 Decline - 13% Remain Stable - 60% Grow - 27%
Medical Travel Agencies
Dental Passenger Transportation Services
Life
Newspaper Ads 60%
Sick Leave
Vacation Colleges 33%
Retirement Internet 27%
Child Care Trade Journals 27%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Word of Mouth 20%
Employer Pays Shared Cost Employee Pays Not Provided Employment Agencies 20%

OES Code: 430210 Travel Agents

100% of employers surveyed are non-union. Ability to type at least 30 wpm
87% of employees work full time for an average of 40 Telephone answering skills
hours per week. 13% of employees work part-time for Ability to use Apollo and Sabre software
an average of 24 hours per week. Knowledge of geography
Emerging occupations include Travel Network Techni- Personal or Other

cian. Ability to work independently
88% of the employees are female, and 12% are male. Willingness to work with close supervision

Education of Recent Hires Basic math skills
High School Ability to write legibly
or Equivalent
93%
Computer Software
Word
Less Than Excel
High School
7%
Access
Sabre
Apollo

Customer service
Basic computer skills
Most employers report they will not accept training in lieu Ambition
of experience. Most employers report that technical or voca- Decision making skills
tional training is required. Almost all employers require pre- Communication skills
vious work experience and all employers will not accept other Geography skills
types of occupational experience. Traveling experience
New Skills
TRAINING & EDUCATION Airline computer systems
Internet skills
Programs specific to this occupation may include Travel Ser-

vices Marketing Operations.

OES Code: 971020
Truck Drivers - Heavy or Tractor Trailer

Heavy or Tractor Trailer Truck Drivers drive tractor-trailer SIZE OF OCCUPATION

combinations or trucks with a capacity of more than three
tons to transport and deliver goods, livestock, or materi- Large: 5,880 - 7,050
als in liquid, loose or packaged form. They may be re-
quired to unload trucks. JOB GROWTH
Alternate Job Titles: None reported. Orange County Average Job

WAGES & BENEFITS
Average
EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
Past Year


Medical
WHERE THE JOBS ARE
Dental
Trucking and Courier Services (Except Air)
Vision
Freight Transportation Services
Life
Sick Leave
RECRUITMENT METHODS
Vacation
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Newspaper Ads 53%
Employer Pays Shared Cost Employee Pays Not Provided Word of Mouth 27%
All data is based on full time employment and the percentages Internet 27%
SUPPLY & DEMAND


OES Code: 971020 Truck Drivers - Heavy or Tractor Trailer

93% of employers surveyed are non-union and 7% are Ability to read invoices
union. Ability to operate a forklift
Automotive maintenance and minor repair
99% of employees work full time for an average of 46 hours skills
per week. 1% of employees work part-time for an average Ability to drive trucks long distances
of 20 hours per week. Ability to load and unload freight
Map reading skills
6% of the employees are female, and 94% are male. Ability to meet ICC requirements
Knowledge of local streets

examination
Education of Recent Hires Ability to lift at least 75 lbs. repeatedly
or Equivalent Possession of a good DMV driving record
47%
Basic Skills
Basic math skills

Less Than
High School Responsible when driving
53% Customer service
Honesty
Almost all employers report they will not accept training in Cautious with equipment
lieu of experience. Many employers report that technical or Trustworthy
vocational training is required. Almost all employers require Safety
previous work experience and all employers will not accept Awareness
other types of occupational experience.
Licenses
Possession of valid Class A and Class B driver’s
TRAINING & EDUCATION licenses

Programs specific to this occupation may include Truck, Bus

and Other Commercial Vehicle Operator.

Non- SOC Code: 292032209
Ultrasound Technologists
Ultrasound Technologists, also know as Sonographers, di- SIZE OF OCCUPATION

rect nonionizing high frequency sound waves into areas of
the patient’s body; the equipment then collects reflected ech- Medium 3,540 – 4,170
oes to form an image. They explain the procedure, record
additional medical history, and then position the patient for JOB GROWTH
testing. Viewing a screen as the scan takes place, they look Growth Rate for All Occupations 15.2%
for subtle differences between healthy and pathological ar-
eas, decide which images to include, and judge if the im- EDD Forecast Job Growth Rate
ages are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes. Ultrasound For This Occupation 2001- 2008 N/A*
Technologists may specialize in neurosonography (the
brain), vascular (blood flow), echocardiography (the heart), Growth Rate Relative to County Average:
abdominal (the liver, kidneys, spleen, and pancreas), obstet- N/A*
rics/gynecology (the female reproductive system), and oph-
thalmology (the eye). *This is a non-SOC occupation. EDD projections are
Alternate Job Titles: Diagnostic Medical Sonographers,
Echo Technicians, Sonographers, and Ultrasound Techni- EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
cians. Past Year
WAGES & BENEFITS Projected Next 24 Months

New Hires, Inexperienced: $19.00*- $23.70 $19.18 The reported percentages apply to employers respond-
New Hires, Experienced: $18.00 -$28.77 $20.00
3+ Yrs. With Firm: $20.00 - $29.00 $26.50 WHERE THE JOBS ARE
*Few employers hire Ultrasound Technologists with no experience; con- Physicians Offices
sequently the wages they reported are skewed Hospitals

Medical
Dental
Vision
Newspaper Ads 60%
Life Internet 60%
Sick Leave
Vacation
Retirement SUPPLY & DEMAND
Child Care
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% experienced and qualified applicants. It is also
very difficult to find inexperienced applicants.
The turnover rate is 26.9%

Non- SOC Code: 292032209 Ultrasound Technologists

87% of employers surveyed are non-union. Certificate from the American Registry of
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
56% of employees work full time for an average of 41 hours Completion of technical training in
per week. 29% work part-time for an average of 21 hours sonography
per week. 15% work temporary or on-call for an average Strong background in science and
of 9 hours per week. mathematics
100% of employers have a day shift. 40% of employers Understanding of scientific principles
have a swing shift, and 27% have a graveyard shift. Ability to perform administrative tasks
Ability to operate complex equipment
27% of the employees are male, and 73% are female. Ability to operate computers
EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS Knowledge of medical terminology
Ability to follow Physician’s instructions
precisely
High School
Personal or Other
or Equivalent Personal health
27%
Strength and ability to lift or turn patients
Associate
Degree Normal vision, may be corrected
60% Possess manual dexterity
Bachelor's
Emotional stability, empathetic and patient
Degree Ethical and possess integrity
13%
Basic Skills
ing in lieu of experience. The average length of substitute train- Computer Software
ing required is 18 months. 93% of the employers report that Word
technical or vocational training is required. Excel
Internet
87% of the employers surveyed report previous work experi- Medi-Tech
ence is required. 7% report that it is not required but preferred.
The average length of work experience required is 20 months. For Career Advancement
93% employers responded they would not accept other types Leadership skills
of occupational experience. Clinical skills
Technical skills
Training and Education providers for this occupation may Quality patient care
be found in the Training Provider Directory at the back of Continuing education
the book. Accuracy
For additional Training Providers or details for the provid- Dependability
New Skills
ing web sites:
Current sonography applications

OES Code: 798060
Veterinary Assistants
Veterinary Assistants examine animals for a veterinarian. SIZE OF OCCUPATION

They prepare animals for surgery, perform post-opera-
tional medical treatment as needed, and give medications Small: 520 - 670
to animals. They usually work directly under the super-
vision of a veterinarian. They receive extensive training
JOB GROWTH
on the job and may also have some post secondary educa-
tion such as trade school or junior college. Orange County Average Job
Alternate Job Titles: Assistants, Technicians, Veterinary
Technicians. EDD Forecast Job Growth Rate

WAGES & BENEFITS Much Faster Than Average
EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
Past Year

Fringe Benefits
WHERE THE JOBS ARE
Medical
Veterinary Clinics and Hospitals
Dental
Vision
RECRUITMENT METHODS
Life
Vacation Walk-In Applicants 53%
Child Care
Word of Mouth 20%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Internet 20%

OES Code: 798060 Veterinary Assistants

Ability to accurately record and report
100% of employers surveyed are non-union. information
Ability to follow feeding and handling
64% of employees work full time for an average of 40 hours requirements for animals
per week. 36% of employees work part-time for an aver- Ability to administer medications
age of 26 hours per week. Ability to apply sterilization techniques
Emerging occupations include Behavior Management. Ability to take vital signs
Certified in animal health care
Teeth cleaning and polishing skills
Ability to follow laboratory procedures
Personal or Other
High School Public contact skills
93%
Ability to assess emergency situations and set
Associate
priorities quickly
Degree
7%
Basic Skills
Basic math skills
Computer Skills
Many employers report they will accept training in lieu of Word
experience. Most employers report that technical or voca- Excel
tional training is not required. Many employers require pre- Cornerstone
vious work experience and will accept other types of occu-
pational experience. For Career Advancement
Love of animals
Leadership skills
TRAINING & EDUCATION Hard working
For Training Providers in this occupation, please refer to the Veterinary knowledge
Training Provider Directory. Continuing education
Attendance at seminars
Programs specific to this occupation may include Veterinar-
ian Assistant/Animal Health Technician. New Skills
Laser surgery
Additional Resources: Ultrasound

OES Code: 939140
Welders & Cutters

Welders and Cutters use flamecutting, hand, arc, and gas SIZE OF OCCUPATION
welding equipment, and gas torches, to weld together
metal components of such products as pipelines, automo- Medium: 5,200 - 6,700
biles, boilers, and ships, or join together components of
fabricated sheet metal assemblies, or cut, trim, or scarf JOB GROWTH
metal objects to dimensions as specified by layout, work
orders, or blueprints. Orange County Average Job
Alternate Job Titles: Fabricators, MIG-Welders, Welder
Fabricators. EDD Forecast Job Growth Rate

EMPLOYMENT LEVELS

3+ Years With Firm $9.00 - $23.00 $15.00

Motor Vehicles and Equipment
Medical
Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products
Dental
Life
Sick Leave
Retirement Word of Mouth 60%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Employment Development Dept. 13%
SUPPLY & DEMAND
20.4%.

OES Code: 939140 Welders & Cutters

Ability to pass a work performance test
100% of employers surveyed are non-union. Certified pressure vessel and pipe welder
Ability to use precision tools
85% of employees work full time for an average of 40 hours Gas welding skills
per week. 15% of employees work part-time for an aver- Arc welding skills
age of 27 hours per week. Ability to operate inspection equipment
Certified structural welder
100% of the employees are male. Ability to read blueprints

Ability to work from ladders and scaffolds
Education of Recent Hires Ability to work in awkward positions
High School
hours
or Equivalent Possession of mechanical aptitude
80%
Basic Skills
Less Than Ability to read and follow instructions
High School

Experience
Most employers report they will not accept training in lieu Language communication skills
of experience. Many employers report that technical or vo- Job knowledge
cational training is not required. Almost all employers re- Speed
quire previous work experience, and most will not accept Accuracy
other types of occupational experience. Machinery safety
Plasma skills
TRAINING & EDUCATION Continued education
Training Provider Directory. Tube/metal fitting
Welding with aluminum or titanium metals
Programs specific to this occupation may include Welder/
Welding Technologist.

OES Code: 213020
Wholesale & Retail Buyers - Except Farm

Products
Wholesale and Retail Buyers buy merchandise or com- SIZE OF OCCUPATION

modities (other than farm products) for resale to consum-
ers at the wholesale or retail level, including both durable Small: 900 - 1,030
and nondurable goods. They analyze past buying trends,
sales records, and the price and quality of merchandise to JOB GROWTH
determine value and yield. Buyers select, order, and au-
thorize payment of merchandise according to contractual Orange County Average Job
agreements. They may conduct meetings with sales per- Growth Rate for All Occupations: 19.2%
sonnel and introduce new products. Includes Assistant
Buyers. EDD Forecast Job Growth Rate
Alternate Job Titles: Purchasers, Purchasing Accountants,
Brokers, Purchasing Agents and Sales Associates. Growth Rate Relative to County Average:
Slower Than Average
EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
New Hires, Experienced $6.25 - $16.78 $11.51 The reported percentages apply to employers respond-
3+ Years With Firm $7.00 - $23.01 $14.38
WHERE THE JOBS ARE
Grocery Stores
Fringe Benefits Electrical Goods, Professional and
Commercial Equipment
Medical
Dental
RECRUITMENT METHODS
Vision
Vacation Word of Mouth 33%
Child Care
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

OES Code: 213020 Wholesale & Retail Buyers - Except Farm Products

100% of employers surveyed are non-union. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of products
83% of employees work full time for an average of 40 hours Understanding of inventory techniques
per week. 17% of employees work part-time for an aver- Knowledge of economic principles
age of 27 hours per week. Record keeping skills
Ability to follow purchasing procedures
Emerging occupations include Digital Connectivity. Supervisory skills
Completion of marketing courses
54% of the employees are female, and 46% are male. Business math skills

High School Public contact skills
or Equivalent
Less Than
73%
High School
7% Basic Skills
Bachelor's Ability to write legibly
7%
Computer Skills
Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access
QuickBooks
Associate Degree
13% 4th Dimension

Customer management
experience. All employers report that technical or vocational
Product knowledge
training is not required. Most employers require previous
Computer and internet skills
work experience, and many will not accept other types of
Productivity
Math aptitude
TRAINING & EDUCATION Interpersonal skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
For Training Providers in this occupation, please refer to the A team player
New Skills
Programs specific to this occupation may include General Computer skills
Retailing Operations. Coordinating importing
Additional Resources: License

CA Career Resource Network www.californiacareers.info Possession of a valid driver’s license

OES Code: 340020
Writers & Editors

Writers and Editors originate and prepare written mate- SIZE OF OCCUPATION
rial such as scripts, stories, news items, advertisements,
and other material. They coordinate, edit, and analyze Small: 1,200 - 1,570
prepared written material. Includes Managing Editors.
Does not include Publicity Writers, Public Relations Spe-
cialists, and Technical Writers.
JOB GROWTH
Alternate Job Titles: Staff Writers, Research Assistants, Growth Rate for All Occupations: 18.1%
Contributing Writers, Copy Writers, Columnists, Assis-
tant Editors, and Managing Editors. EDD Forecast Job Growth Rate


EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
Past Year

Fringe Benefits
Medical
WHERE THE JOBS ARE
Dental
Vision Newspapers and Periodicals
Life Advertising
Sick Leave
RECRUITMENT METHODS
Vacation
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Employer Pays Shared Cost Employee Pays Not Provided Internet 27%
SUPPLY & DEMAND

OES Code: 340020 Writers & Editors

93% of employers surveyed are non-union. English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
skills
92% of employees work full time for an average of 41 hours Ability to use desktop publishing software
per week. 2% of employees work part-time for an average Ability to use word processing software
of 20 hours per week, and 6% work temporary or on call Ability to interview others for information
for an average of 4 hours per week. Proofreading skills
Investigative research skills
100% of employers surveyed have a day shift, 13% of em-
ployers have a swing shift, and 7% have a graveyard shift.
Personal or Other
51% of the employees are female, and 49% are male. Willingness to work with close supervision
Good vision
EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS Public contact skills
Ability to read and comprehend quickly
Graduate
Study
Basic Skills
6% High School Ability to write legibly
or Equivalent
Basic math skills
Bachelor's
Degree
Word
Excel
FileMaker
QuarkXPress
Associate Publisher
Degree
27%
Photoshop
Most (73%) employers report they will not accept training in For Career Advancement
lieu of experience. All (100%) employers report that techni- Investigative skills
cal or vocational training is not required. Most (73%) em- Leadership skills
ployers do require previous work experience and most (73%) Detail oriented
will not accept other types of occupational experience. Interpersonal skills
Writing ability
TRAINING & EDUCATION Management skills
Continued education (Master's in Business
For Training Providers in this occupation, please refer to the Administration)
Training Provider Directory. Copy editing skills
Ambition and enthusiasm
Programs specific to this occupation may include English, Lit- Creativity
erature, Composition, Journalism, and Computer Software.
New Skills
Additional Resources: Internet research
CA Career Resource Network www.californiacareers.info Optical character recognition
Orangeworks www.orangeworks.org Updated computer skills

Comparison of Average 2003 Wages by Area
These data are derived from the 2003 Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) Survey, a mail survey of occu-
pational employment and wages of nonfarm employers. Wages are updated to 2003. The survey samples ap-
proximately 35,000 establishments per year throughout California. For more information, see the Overview of
the OES Survey on the Internet at http://www.calmis.ca.gov/occup$oeswages/oestechnotes.htm.
Geographic Area Occupations Estimated 2002 Mean Hourly Mean Annual

With Data Employment Wage Wage
CALIFORNIA 751 14,458,020 $19.43 $40,415
Bakersfield MSA 473 228,950 $16.80 $34,928

Chico-Paradise MSA 356 74,240 $15.69 $32,631
Fresno MSA 527 347,500 $15.76 $32,787
Imperial County 259 44,420 $16.66 $34,665
Los Angeles-Long Beach PMSA 677 4,025,870 $19.12 $39,756
Merced MSA 286 60,570 $15.10 $31,415

Modesto MSA 418 159,220 $16.47 $34,263
Mother Lode Region 346 60,640 $16.28 $33,862
North Coast Region 445 107,540 $16.07 $33,413
Northern Counties Region 425 101,110 $16.03 $33,330
Oakland PMSA 635 1,002,960 $21.46 $44,639

Orange County PMSA 618 1,409,980 $19.30 $40,156
Redding MSA 364 64,720 $16.08 $33,434
Riverside-San Bernardino PMSA 631 1,066,940 $16.95 $35,263
Sacramento PMSA 600 734,610 $19.18 $39,893
Salinas MSA 422 151,290 $17.22 $35,803

San Diego MSA 632 1,236,200 $18.77 $39,029
San Francisco PMSA 599 996,920 $24.18 $50,299
San Jose PMSA 579 893,050 $25.32 $52,658
San Luis Obispo-Atascadero-Paso Robles MSA 386 101,390 $17.04 $35,446
Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Lompoc MSA 472 162,910 $18.24 $37,948

Santa Cruz-Watsonville PMSA 354 90,720 $18.40 $38,269
Santa Rosa PMSA 446 194,940 $19.16 $39,841
Southwest Central Valley Region 311 51,450 $16.29 $33,879
Stockton-Lodi MSA 456 201,690 $16.98 $35,321
Vallejo-Fairfield-Napa PMSA 443 185,960 $18.04 $37,524

Ventura PMSA 507 290,370 $18.73 $38,945
Visalia-Tulare-Porterville MSA 374 120,110 $15.08 $31,375
Yolo PMSA 329 87,860 $17.64 $36,682
Yuba City MSA 270 38,760 $16.85 $35,042
Source: 2002 Occupational Employment Statistics Survey

Employment Development Department
Labor Market Information Division
Phone: (916) 262-2162

Training Provider Directory
The training providers in this directory and The Training Provider Directory in the 2003
others are included in the California Training
and Education Providers (CTEP) database. Occupational Outlook Report has been expanded
This database can be accessed via the Cali-
fornia Career Resource Network (CalCRN) to include more information on the schools
web site at www.californiacareers.info. It al-
lows searching by occupation, training pro- providing occupational training throughout
gram, school type, region, and other criteria.
It also provides direct links to school web Orange County. This directory was developed to
pages and map directions.
assist local employment training personnel, job
seekers, career counselors and employers to identify
available training resources in Orange County.
Training Providers by Occupation ............. 192

Training Providers by Provider Name ........ 200
Training providers are listed

with the following information:
School Name and Address
School Telephone and Fax Numbers
Website
School Type
Accreditation
Degrees and/or Certifications Offered
Programs Offered
Student Services Including Financial Aid,
Job Placement, Distance Learning & Child Care
Every effort is made to ensure accuracy, however, changes do occur. It is suggested that all information be verified by
contacting the school directly. The listing of training providers in this directory does not constitute approval or certifi-
cation by the Orange County Workforce Investment Board, the County of Orange, or the State of California Employ-
ment Development Department.

CHILD CARE WORKERS 680380 American Career College

Capistrano-Laguna Beach ROP Apex Infotech Inc.
Coastline Community College Argosy University
Cypress College Continuing Education California Learning Center
Fullerton College California State University, Fullerton
North Orange County ROP California Union University
Orange Coast College California University of Management & Sciences
Ramona’s Vocational Schools Career Management Institute
Santa Ana ROP – Ritchey Center CEI College
Central County ROP
COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN (CAD) 003362999 Chapman University
Capistrano-Laguna Beach ROP Coastline College Tech Center
Career Management Institute College of Information Technology
CEI College Computer & Electronic School of Anaheim
Central County ROP Computer Education Institute
Comp USA Training Supercenter Cypress Community College
Computer Education Institute Devry University
Executive 2000 Inc. Executive 2000 Inc.
Golden West College Fullerton College
Intercoast College Golden West College
Irvine Adult School Hope International University
Larson Training Center ICTP Professional Services
Learning Tree University Institute of Network Technology
Monterey Park College Intercoast Colleges
New Horizons Computer Learning Center International Consortium of Technology
Newport-Mesa Adult School International Institute of Technology
Newton International College Irvine Valley College
Reliance Software Training Center ITT Technical Institute
Saddleback College Laguna Beach Adult Education
Santa Ana College Learning Tree University
Santa Ana ROP – Ritchey Center Netsystems Software Training Inc.
Santiago Canyon College New Horizons Computer Learning Center
Soft-Train Inc. North Orange County ROP
Sutech Schools Pacific College of Medical & Computer Careers
Touro University International Platt College
Skill Ramp
COMPUTER PROGRAMMERS 151021 Smart Digital Technology Inc.
Apex Infotech Inc. Soft-Train Inc.
California Learning Center SEA College of Business and Technology
California State University, Fullerton Touro University International
Coastline Community College University of California Irvine Extension
College of Information Technology University of Phoenix
Comp USA Training Supercenter US Technical Institute
ITT Technical Institute Wolden Multimedia Institute
Learning Tree University Yorba Linda Continuing Education Center
National University
New Horizons Computer Learning Center COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENGINEERS – SYSTEMS
Newton International College SOFTWARE 151032
Orange Coast College Argosy University
Platt College California State University, Fullerton
Prosoft Training California Union University
Reliance Soft Training Center Chapman University
Saddleback College National University
Santiago Canyon College University of California, Irvine
Smart Digital Technology Inc. University of Phoenix
Soft-Train Inc
SEA College of Business and Technology COMPUTER SYSTEMS ANALYSTS 151051
Touro University International AKD Computer Training Center
University of California, Irvine Altech Centers of Orange
California State University, Fullerton
COMPUTER SECURITY SPECIALISTS 151071019 California University of Management & Sciences
AKD Computer Training Center Chapman University
Altech Center of Orange Coastline College Tech Center

Comp USA Training Supercenter Saddleback College

Computer Education Institute Santiago Canyon College
Cypress Community College SEA College of Business and Technology
Irvine Valley College University of California Irvine Extension
ITT Technical Institute University of Phoenix
Laurel Adult School Vanguard University
Learning Tree University Webster University
MTI College Yorba Linda Continuing Education Center
National University
New Horizons Computer Learning Center DESKTOP PUBLISHERS 439031
Nova Southeastern University Allied Business Schools
Orange Coast College American Career College
Prosoft Training Coastline ROP
Saddleback College Comp USA Training Supercenter
Santiago Canyon College Cypress Community College
Smart Digital Technology Inc. Garden Grove Adult Education & ROP
SEA College of Business and Technology Golden West College
Touro University International Larson Training Centers
Wolden Multimedia Institute Linographics Inc
New Horizons Computer Learning Center
CONCRETE AND TERRAZZO FINISHERS 873110 North Orange County ROP
On the job training Orange Coast College
Platt College
CONSTRUCTION LABORERS 472061 Saddleback Valley Adult School
On the job training Santa Ana Ritchey Center
Santiago Canyon College
COOKS – RESTAURANT 650260 Soft-Train Inc.
Art Institute of California Universal Career Institute
International Sushi Academy University of California Irvine Extension
Orange County School of Culinary Arts
ELECTRICAL POWERLINE INSTALLERS
COOKS – SPECIALITY FAST FOOD 650320 AND REPAIRERS 857230
Art Institute of California A & V Technical School
Orange County School of Culinary Arts Coastline Community College
Goodwill Industries of Orange County
CORRECTON OFFICERS & JAILERS 630170 Practical Schools
Capistrano-Laguna Beach ROP Sutech Schools
Central County ROP T.I.D. Computer Training Center
Civil Service Academy Inc. Technological Institute of Southern California
Cypress Community College
Fullerton College EMPLOYMENT INTERVIEWERS, PRIVATE
Santa Ana College & PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 131071019
Alliant International University
DATABASE ADMINISTRATORS 251030 Argosy University
Apex Infotec California State University, Fullerton
Argosy University Chapman University
California State University Fullerton Devry University
Capistrano Unified School District-Community Education Hope International University
Central County ROP Institute for Applied Management & Law Inc.
Coastline Community College Learning Tree University
Coastline Huntington Westminster Center National University
Computer Education Institute (CEI) Webster University
Concordia University
Golden West College FINANCIAL MANAGERS 113031
Hope International University Argosy University
Irvine Valley College California State University, Fullerton
Keller Graduate School of Management California Union University
Learning Tree University Central County ROP
MTI College Fullerton College
National University Hope International University
New Horizons Computer Learning Center Learning Tree University
Orange Coast College National University
Professional Career College Santa Ana Ritchey Center ROP
University of California, Irvine

FIRST LINE SUPERVISORS/MANAGERS OF MECHANICS, Keller Graduate School of Management

INSTALLERS, AND REPAIRERS 810020 Laguna Beach Adult Education
California State University, Fullerton Learning Tree University
University of California, Irvine Monterey Park College
Fullerton College National University
Netsystems Software Training, Inc.
FITNESS & WELLNESS CORDINATORS 77127999 New Horizons Computer Learning Center
California State University Fullerton, Ruby Gerontology Center, North Orange County ROP
Lifespan Wellness Clinic Orange Coast College
Coastline Community College Platt College
Coastline Garden Grove Center Professional Career College
Coastline Huntington Westminster Center Saddleback College
Nova Southeastern University Saddleback Valley Adult School
Saddleback College Santiago Canyon College
Smart Digital Technology Inc.
FOOD PREPARATION WORKERS 650380 Soft-Train Inc.
SEA College of Business and Technology
University of California Irvine Extension
North Orange County ROP
University of Phoenix
Orange Coast College
US Technical Institute
Santa Ana College
Vanguard University
Webster University
FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS 119051
Wolden Multimedia Institute
Central County ROP
Yorba Linda Continuing Education Center
Coastline ROP
GUARDS AND WATCH GUARDS 630470
Alarm Communications Tech
California Security Academy
Santa Ana Ritchey Center ROP
Detective Training Institute
Enforcement Trainers, Inc.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE & LITERATURE TEACHERS –
Martial Arts Security Training Academy
POSTSECONDARY 312150 School of Security Technology
Argosy University HAND PACKERS AND PACKAGERS 989020
California Coast University
Capistrano-Laguna Beach ROP
Central County ROP
Chapman University
Coastline ROP
Garden Grove Adult Education & ROP
International University
Newport University
Santa Ana ROP – Ritchey Center
HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION
GRAPHIC ART DESIGNERS 141061996
MECHANICS & INSTALLERS 859020
Apex Infotech
Brownson Technical School
Argosy University
Central County ROP
California Learning Center
CEI College
Central County ROP
Coastline College Tech Center
Practical Schools
Coastline Garden Grove Center
Coastline Huntington Westminster Center
Coastline ROP HUMAN SERVICE WORKERS 273080
College of Information Technology Cypress Community College
Comp USA Training Supercenter Gerontology Training Institute
Computer & Electronic School of Anaheim California State University, Fullerton
Computer Education Institute (CEI)
Cypress Community College INTERIOR DESIGNERS 340410
Datatrain Institute Inc. Capistrano-Laguna Beach ROP
Executive 2000 Inc. Coastline ROP
ICTP Professional Services Interior Designers Institute
Inetversity Learning Tree University
Institute of Network Technology Orange Coast College
Irvine Valley College Saddleback College

FIRST LINE SUPERVISORS/MANAGERS OF MECHANICS, Keller Graduate School of Management

INSTALLERS, AND REPAIRERS 810020 Laguna Beach Adult Education
California State University, Fullerton Learning Tree University
University of California, Irvine Monterey Park College
Fullerton College National University
Netsystems Software Training, Inc.
FITNESS & WELLNESS CORDINATORS 77127999 New Horizons Computer Learning Center
California State University Fullerton, Ruby Gerontology Center, North Orange County ROP
Lifespan Wellness Clinic Orange Coast College
Coastline Community College Platt College
Coastline Garden Grove Center Professional Career College
Coastline Huntington Westminster Center Saddleback College
Nova Southeastern University Saddleback Valley Adult School
Saddleback College Santiago Canyon College
Smart Digital Technology Inc.
FOOD PREPARATION WORKERS 650380 Soft-Train Inc.
Software Education of America, Inc.
University of California Irvine Extension
University of Phoenix
US Technical Institute
Santa Ana College
Vanguard University
Webster University
FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS 119051
Wolden Multimedia Institute
Central County ROP
Coastline ROP
GUARDS AND WATCH GUARDS 630470
Alarm Communications Tech
California Security Academy
Santa Ana Ritchey Center ROP
Detective Training Institute
Enforcement Trainers, Inc.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE & LITERATURE TEACHERS –
Martial Arts Security Training Academy
POSTSECONDARY 312150 School of Security Technology
Argosy University HAND PACKERS AND PACKAGERS 989020
California Coast University
Central County ROP
Chapman University
Coastline ROP
International University
Newport University
HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION
GRAPHIC ART DESIGNERS 141061996
MECHANICS & INSTALLERS 859020
Apex Infotech
Brownson Technical School
Argosy University
Central County ROP
California Learning Center
CEI College
Central County ROP
Coastline College Tech Center
Practical Schools
Coastline Huntington Westminster Center
Coastline ROP HUMAN SERVICE WORKERS 273080
College of Information Technology Cypress Community College
Comp USA Training Supercenter Gerontology Training Institute
Computer & Electronic School of Anaheim California State University, Fullerton
Computer Education Institute (CEI)
Cypress Community College INTERIOR DESIGNERS 340410
Datatrain Institute Inc. Capistrano-Laguna Beach ROP
Executive 2000 Inc. Coastline ROP
ICTP Professional Services Interior Designers Institute
Inetversity Learning Tree University
Institute of Network Technology Orange Coast College
Irvine Valley College Saddleback College

LEGAL SECRETARIES 436012 University of Phoenix

Allied Business Schools Vanguard University
CEI College Webster University
Central County ROP William Howard Taft University
Kensington College MECHANICAL ENGINEERS 221350
Learning Tree University California State University, Fullerton
South Coast College University of California, Irvine
LOAN & CREDIT CLERKS 531210 MEDICAL APPLIANCE TECHNICIANS 519082

American School of Mortgage Banking North Orange County ROP
Central County ROP Central County ROP
Coastline Community College Orange Coast College
Coastline Huntington Westminster Center MEDICAL ASSISTANTS 319092
Coastline ROP American Career College
Irvine Valley College Atlantis Medical College
North Orange County ROP Bryman College
Santa Ana College Capistrano – Laguna Beach ROP
Career Management Institute
MACHINISTS 891080 Career Networks Institute
California Career Schools CIE College
Fullerton College Central County ROP
Orange Coast College Coastline ROP
QPE Technical Institute Concord Career Institute
Sutech Schools Cypress College – Continuing Education
Health Staff Training Institute
MAIDS & HOUSEKEEPING CLEANERS 372012 Huntington Beach Adult School
Gerontology Training Institute Intercoast Colleges
Goodwill Industries of Orange County Modern Technology School
Newbridge College
MAINTENANCE REPAIRERS – GENERAL UTILITY 851320 North Orange County ROP
Allied Business Schools Pacific College of Medical & Computer Careers
California Career Schools Santa Ana College
Career Management Institute South Coast College
Center for Employment Training (CET) Sutech Schools
Santa Ana College Technical Career Institute
MARKETING, ADVERTISING, AND MEDICAL EQUIPMENT REPAIRERS 499062

PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGERS 130110 Central County ROP
Alliant International University Coastline Community College
Argosy University Cypress College – Continuing Education
California Coast University ICTP Professional Services
California State University, Fullerton International Institute of Technology
California Union University Irvine Valley College
Chapman University ITT Technical Institute
Coastline Community College Orange Coast College
Concordia University Professional Career College
Cypress Community College Saddleback College
Fullerton College
Golden West College MEDICAL RECORDS TECHNICIANS 329110
Hope International University American Career College
International University Career Networks Institute
Irvine Valley College Concorde Career Institute
Keller Graduate School of Management Larson Training Centers
National University Yorba Linda Continuing Education Center
Newport University
Nova Southeastern University MICROBIOLOGISTS 191022
Saddleback College University of California Irvine Health Sciences
Santa Ana College
Santiago Canyon College MOBILE HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANICS –
Southern State University EXCEPT ENGINES 853140
University of California, Irvine A & V Technical School

California Career Schools MTI College

Capistrano-Laguna Beach ROP Santa Ana College
Central County ROP South Coast College
Coastline ROP University of California, Irvine Extension
Cypress College Continuing Education Program
Cypress Community College PERSONAL AND HOME CARE AIDES 680350
Fullerton College Cypress Community College
Huntington Beach Adult School Gerontology Training Institute
North Orange County ROP Goodwill Industries of Orange County
Saddleback College Orange Coast College
Santa Ana College
Santa Ana ROP – Ritchey Center PHARMACISTS 291051
Snap-On Technical Training Systems Nova Southeastern University
Yorba Linda Continuing Education Center University of California Irvine Department of Pharma
cology
NETWORK PROFESSIONALS 031132999
Apex Infotech Inc. PHARMACY TECHNICIANS 325180
Argosy University American Career College
Comp USA Training Supercenter Concorde Career Institute
Concordia University Bryman College
Golden West College Health Staff Training Institute
National University North Orange County ROP
New Horizons Computer Learning Center Santa Ana College
University of California, Irvine Extension PHYSICIANS’ASSISTANTS 325110
University of Phoenix No training available in Orange County
Webster University See: California Academy of Physician Assistants
www.capanet.org
OPERATING ENGINEERS 979560
Allied Business Schools PLUMBERS, PIPEFITTERS, AND STEAMFITTERS 875020
Capistrano-Laguna Beach ROP Garden Grove Adult Education & ROP
Career Management Institute North Orange County ROP
Contractor’s License Exam Center Inc.
Contractors State License Schools PRECISION DEVICES, INSPECTORS, & TESTERS
519061039
Coastline Community College
QPE Technical Institute
T.E.S.T. NDT, Inc.
OPTICAL INSTRUMENT ASSEMBLERS 519083029
American Career College
PRESCHOOL TEACHERS, EXCEPT
Bryman College
SPECIAL EDUCATION 252011
PAINTERS & PAPERHANGERS – CONSTRUCTION Bethesda Christian University
California New Hope University
& MAINTENANCE 874020
California Union University
Allied Business Schools
Fullerton College
Montessori Teacher Academy
Montessori Teacher Training Institute
Contractor’s License Exam Center, Inc.
Montessori Western Teacher Training
Contractors State License School
PRODUCERS & DIRECTORS 272012
Chapman University
Timberline Education Center
Del Mar Media Arts
PARALEGAL PERSONNEL 283050
Fullerton College
CEI College
Hope International University
Learning Tree University
Computer Education Institute
National University
Fullerton College
Saddleback College
Hermandad Training Center
Intercoast College
The Models Center
Kensington College

University of California, Irvine RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONERS 323020

Yorba Linda Continuing Education Center Concorde Career Institute
PRODUCTION INSPECTORS, TESTERS, GRADERS,
SORTERS, SAMPLERS, AND WEIGHERS 830050 ROOFERS 472181
California Career Schools On the job training
Fullerton College SALES AGENTS - ADVERTISING 430230
Orange Coast College California State University, Fullerton
QPE Technical Institute Chapman University
Sutech Schools Coastline ROP
T.E.S.T. NDT, Inc. North Orange County ROP
PRODUCTION PLANNING & EXPEDITING CLERKS 435061 Southern States University
Academy of Computer Technology University of Phoenix
AKD Computer Center
Allied Business Schools SALES AGENTS – SELECTED
California Learning Center BUSINESS SERVICES 430170
California Technical College Inc. Career Management Institute
Career Management Institute Central County ROP
Center for Employment Training Cypress Community College
E-Gate College North Orange County ROP
Garden Grove Adult Education & ROP Santa Ana ROP – Ritchey Center
Larson Training Centers Southern States University
Newbridge College
Newport-Mesa Adult School SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS 313080
Professional Career College Alliant International University
Universal Career Institute California Coast University
West Orange College California State University, Fullerton
Yorba Linda Continuing Education Center California Union University
Chapman University
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS 329190 Concordia University
Cypress Community College Fullerton College
Orange Coast College Golden West College
National University
RECEPTIONISTS AND INFORMATION CLERKS 553050 Orange Coast College
Academy of Computer Technology Santa Ana College
Allied Business Schools Santiago Canyon College
Anaheim Adult Education Vanguard University
Bosphorous Education Center
Capistrano Unified School District Community Education Program SECRETARIES – EXCEPT LEGAL & MEDICAL 551080
Career Management Institute Academy of Computer Technology
Central County ROP Allied Business Schools
Comp USA Training Supercenter CEI College
Cypress Community College Computer & Electronic School of Anaheim
Garden Grove Adult Education & ROP MTI College
Intercoast College Pacific College of Medical & Computer Careers
Kensington College S E R / Jobs for Progress, Inc.
Larson Training Center Universal Career Institute
New Horizons Computer Learning Center
Newbridge College SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS 313110
Newport-Mesa Adult School Alliant International University
Newton International College California Coast University
North Orange County ROP California New Hope University
SER/Jobs for Progress, Inc. California State University, Fullerton
Saddleback Valley Adult School California Union University
Santa Ana ROP – Ritchey Center Golden West College
SutechSchools National University
T.I.D. Computer Training Center Saddleback College
US Technical Institute Santa Ana College
West Orange College Santiago Canyon College
Yorba Linda Continuing Education Center Vanguard University

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS 291127 TELEPHONE AND CABLE TV LINE INSTALLERS

California State University, Fullerton AND REPAIRERS 857020
Orange Coast College Alarm Communications Tech
STOCK CLERKS – SALES FLOOR 490210
Capistrano – Laguna Beach ROP TRAVEL AGENTS 430210
Central County ROP Cypress Community College
Coastline ROP MTI College
Golden West College North Orange County ROP
Goodwill Industries of Orange County Orange Coast College
North Orange County ROP TRUCK DRIVERS – HEAVEY OR TRACTOR TRAILER
Santa Ana ROP – Ritchey Center 971020
California Career Schools
STOCK CLERKS – STOCKROOM, WAREHOUSE, Central County ROP
STORAGE YARD 580230 United Truck and Car Driving School, Inc.
Academy of Computer Technology
Allied Business Schools ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGISTS 292032009
Anaheim Adult Education Cypress College
Bosphorous Education Center Orange Coast College
Capistrano – Laguna Beach ROP
Capistrano Unified School District Community Education Program VETERINARY ASSISTANTS 798060
Career Management Institute Argosy University
Central County ROP Capistrano-Laguna Beach ROP
Comp USA Training Supercenter Central County ROP
Garden Grove Adult Education & ROP Coastline ROP
Kensington College North Orange County ROP
Larson Training Centers
New Horizons Computer Learning Center WELDERS & CUTTERS 939140
Newbridge College
Central County ROP
Newport-Mesa Adult School
Newton International College
Fullerton College
SER/Jobs for Progress Inc.
Saddleback Valley Adult School
Santa Ana College
Sutech Schools
T.I.D. Computer Training Center
West Orange College
WHOLESALE & RETAIL BUYERS –
EXCEPT FARM PRODUCTS 213020
TECHNICAL WRITERS 340050 Central County ROP
Goodwill Industries of Orange County
California State University Fullerton
Chapman University
College of Information Technology WRITERS AND EDITORS 340020
Cypress Community College California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton College Chapman University
Irvine Valley College Coastline Community College
Saddleback College College of Information Technology
Santa Ana College Fullerton College
Santiago Canyon College Golden West College
University of California Irvine Irvine Valley College
TELEMARKETERS 419041 Newton International College
Capistrano – Laguna Beach ROP
Saddleback College
Santa Ana College
Central County ROP
Coastline ROP
University of California, Irvine Extension
Golden West College
Vanguard University
Hubbard College of Administration
Sutech Schools

Training Providers by Provider Name
2001 - 2003
Financial Aid: No
A & V TECHNICAL SCHOOL, INC.
Veteran Approved: No
Address: 1214 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, CA 92805 Job Placement: Yes
Phone: (714) 634-0744 Fax: (714) 634-2026 Career Development: No
Counseling: No
School Type: Private Business or Technical School Child Care: No
Accreditation: Bureau for Private Postsecondary & Vocational Education Open Entry/Exit: Yes
Degree: Certificate Distance Learning: No
ESL: No
Programs or Courses Offered:
Automotive Mechanic Technology
Electrical Equipment Installation & Repair
Electromechanical Engineering Technology
Financial Aid: No
ACADEMY FOR TAX PREPARERS
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 11445, Santa Ana, CA 92711 Job Placement: No
Physical Address: 2134 N. Hathaway, Santa Ana, CA 92711 Career Development: No
Phone: (714) 834-9266 Fax: (714) 541-2216 Counseling: No
Child Care: No
School Type: Private Business or Technical School Open Entry/Exit: Yes
Accreditation: Bureau for Private Postsecondary & Vocational Education Distance Learning: No
Degree: Certificate ESL: No

Taxation
Financial Aid: No
ACADEMY OF COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
Address: 16371 Beach Blvd. #151, Huntington Beach, CA 92645 Job Placement: Yes
Phone: (714) 843-6360 Fax: (714) 848-6353 Career Development: Yes
Counseling: No
ESL: No
Accounting & Related Services
Administrative, Secretarial & Clerical Skills

ACADEMY OF RADIO BROADCASTING, INC. Financial Aid: Yes

Veteran Approved: Yes
Address: 16052 Beach Blvd., Suite 2, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.arbraidu.com Counseling: Yes
Child Care: No

Acting
Radio & Television
AKD COMPUTER TRAINING CENTER Financial Aid: No

Address: 2510 N. Grand Avenue, Suite 109, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Job Placement: No
Phone: (714) 516-2662 Career Development: No
Counseling: No
School Type: Proprietary (Private) Business and Technical School Child Care: No
Accreditation: Bureau for Private Postsecondary & Vocational Education Open Entry/Exit: No
Distance Learning: No
ESL: No
Computer and Information Sciences, General
ALARM COMMUNICATIONS TECH Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 1440 S. State College Blvd. #6E, Anaheim, CA 92806 Job Placement: Yes
Counseling: No
Accreditation: Bureau for Private Postsecondary & Vocational Open Entry/Exit: No
Education; WIA Eligible Training Provider Distance Learning: No
(One or More Programs) ESL: No
Degree: Certificate
Communications Systems Installation & Repair
Security & Loss Prevention

ALLIANT INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 2500 Michelson Dr., Bldg. 4, Irvine, CA 92612 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.alliant.edu Counseling: Yes
Child Care: No
School Type: Private 4 or More Year College or University Open Entry/Exit: No
Accreditation: Bureau for Private Postsecondary & Vocational Education; California Distance Learning: No
Commission on Teacher Credential; California State Department of ESL: No
Education (Courses Only)
Degree: Certificate, Bachelor’s Degree, Doctorate Degree

Business Administration
Education
PSYCHOLOGY
Psychology
ALTECH CENTERS OF ORANGE Financial Aid: No

Address: 3187 Redhill Avenue, Suite 15, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Job Placement: Yes
Phone: (949)916-2440 Career Development: Yes
Web Site: www.altechcenters.com Counseling: Yes
Child Care: No
School Type: Hospital or Health Programs not elsewhere included Open Entry/Exit: Yes

Computer Systems Analysts
Financial Aid: No
ALLIED BUSINESS SCHOOLS
Address: 22952 Alcalde Dr., Laguna Hills, CA 92653 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.alliedvocrehab.com Counseling: No
Child Care: No
Accreditation: Bureau for Private Postsecondary & Vocational Education; Distance Learning: Yes
WIA Eligible Training Provider (One or More Programs); ESL: Yes
California Department of Real Estate
Degree: Certificate
Accounting & Bookkeeping
Administrative, Secretarial & Clerical Services
Building & Property Maintenance
Construction Trades
General Merchandising, Sales & Marketing
Legal Administrative Assistants
Medical Administrative Assistants
Prepress/Desktop Publishing & Digital Imaging Design
Real Estate

AMERICAN CAREER COLLEGE Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 1200 N. Magnolia Ave., Anaheim, CA 92801 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.americancareer.com Counseling: No
Child Care: No
Degree: Diploma ESL: No

Data Processing
Management Information Systems
Medical Records & Medical Assistant
Nursing
Optometric Technician
OPTOMETRY
Pharmacy Technician
AMERICAN SCHOOL OF MORTGAGE BANKING Financial Aid: No

Address: 17332 Irvine Blvd., Suite 200, Tustin, CA 92780 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.asmb.com Counseling: Yes
Child Care: No
Accreditation: Bureau for Private Postsecondary & Vocational Education Distance Learning: Yes

Banking & Financial Support Services
Insurance
Real Estate
Financial Aid: No
ANAHEIM ADULT EDUCATION
Address: 1800 W. Ball Rd., Suite 31, Anaheim, CA 92803 Job Placement: No
Counseling: Yes
School Type: Public Adult School with Occupational Programs Child Care: No
Accreditation: Western Association of Schools & Colleges Open Entry/Exit: Yes
Degree: Certificate & Diploma Distance Learning: No
ESL: Yes

Data Entry
Clerical Services
Education
ESL Language Instructor
General Studies
High School Equivalence
ANTHONY SCHOOLS OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA Financial Aid: No

Address: 379 E. Rowland Street, Irvine, CA 91723 Job Placement: No
Web Site: www.anthonyschools.com Counseling: Yes
Child Care: No
School Type: Private Business and Technical School Open Entry/Exit: No

Purchasing
Procurement/Acquisitions
APEX INFOTECH INC. Financial Aid: No

Address: 15540 Rockfield Blvd., Suite D, Irvine, CA 92692 Job Placement: No
Counseling: No
Degree: Certificate, Diploma Distance Learning: No
ESL: No
COMPUTER
ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering
Computer Programming
Systems Networking
Web Page & Multimedia Design
ARGOSY UNIVERSITY Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 3745 W. Chapman Ave., Suite 1, Orange, CA 92868 Job Placement: No
Web Site: www.argosyu.edu Counseling: No
Child Care: No
School Type: Private 4 or More Year College or University Open Entry/Exit: Yes
Degree: Certificate, Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, & Doctorate Degree ESL: No

Accounting
Education
Finance
Health Care
Human Resources Business
Information Sciences & Finance
Psychology

ART INSTITUTE OF CALIFORNIA Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 3601 W. Sunflower Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92704 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.ailaoc.artinstitutes.edu Counseling: No
Child Care: No
Degree: Diploma, Associate Degree & Bachelor’s Degree ESL: No

Animation & Special Effects
Culinary Arts
ATLANTIS MEDICAL COLLEGE Financial Aid: No

Address: 12062 Valley View Street, Suite 10, Garden Grove, CA 91730 Job Placement: Yes
Counseling: No
School Type: Proprietary (Private) Business or Technical School Child Care: No
Degree: Diploma Distance Learning: No
ESL: Yes
t
Medical/Clinical Assistant stan
M e d i c a l As s i
BECKER CONVISER CPA REVIEW Financial Aid: No

Address: 2932 E. Nutwood Ave., Fullerton, CA 92831 Job Placement: No
3333 Michelson Dr., Suite 42, Irvine, CA 92612 Career Development: No
Web Site: www.beckerconviser.com Child Care: No
Open Entry/Exit: Yes
School Type: Private Business or Technical School Distance Learning: Yes
Accreditation: Bureau for Private Postsecondary & Vocational Education ESL: No
Degree: Certificate
Programs or Courses Offered: Accounting
Accounting

BETHESDA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 730 North Euclid Street, Anaheim,CA 92801 Job Placement: No
Web Site: www.bcu.com Counseling: Yes
Child Care: No
School Type: Private 4- or more year Colleges and Universities, including Open Entry/Exit: Yes
Graduate and Professional Schools Distance Learning: No
Accreditation: Bureau for Private Postsecondary & Vocational Education ESL: Yes
Degree: Certificate

Kindergarten Education
Preschool Education
Teaching
Financial Aid: No
BOSPHOROUS EDUCATION CENTER Veteran Approved: No
Address: 17150 Newhope St., Suite 117, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Job Placement: No
Web Site: www.bosphorous.com Counseling: No
Child Care: No
School Type: Private Business or Technical School Open Entry/Exit: No
Degree: Certificate ESL: Yes
Clerical & Office Services
Literacy, Numeracy & Computational Skills
BRITISH-AMERICAN UNIVERSITY Financial Aid: No

Address: 501 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente,CA 92672 Job Placement: Yes
Counseling: Yes
School Type: Private 4- or more year Colleges and Universities, including Child Care: No
Graduate and Professional Schools Open Entry/Exit: Yes
Accreditation: California State Department of Education, State Bar of California Distance Learning: No
Degree: Diploma ESL: No
Management, General

Heating & Air Conditioning

BROWNSON TECHNICAL SCHOOL Financial Aid: Yes
Address: 1110 Technology Circle, Suite D, Anaheim, CA 92805 Job Placement: No
Counseling: No
Accreditation: Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training; Open Entry/Exit: No
Bureau for Private Postsecondary & Vocational Education Distance Learning: No

Appliance Installation & Repair
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration Technology
BRYMAN COLLEGE Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 511 N. Brookhurst, Suite 300, Anaheim, CA 92801 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.bryman-college.com Counseling: No
Child Care: No
Accreditation: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools & Colleges of Technology; Distance Learning: No
Bureau for Private Postsecondary & Vocational Education ESL: No
Degree: Diploma
Business Operations Support
Dental Assistant
Medical Assistant
Medical Insurance Specialist
Medical Office Assistant
Pharmacy Pharmacy Technician
CALIFORNIA CAREER SCHOOLS Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 1110 Technology Circle, Anaheim, CA 92805 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.californiacareerschools.edu Counseling: No
Child Care: No
Degree: Certificate
Automotive Mechanics
Computer Engineering Technology
Machine Tool Technology
Nursing Assistant
TRUCK DRIVING
Truck & Bus Driver

CALIFORNIA COAST UNIVERSITY Financial Aid: No

Address: 700 N. Main St., Santa Ana, CA 92701 Job Placement: No
Web Site: www.calcoast.edu Counseling: No
Child Care: No
Degree: Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree & Doctorate Degree ESL: No
MANAGEMENT Programs or Courses Offered:

Education
Engineering Management
Health Care Management
Management
Psychology
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF CUSTOMER ENGINEERING Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 18006 Sky Park Circle, Suite 110, Irvine, CA 92614 Job Placement: Yes
Counseling: No
School Type: PrivateBusiness or Technical School Child Care: No
Accreditation: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools & Open Entry/Exit: No
Colleges of Technology; Bureau of Private Distance Learning: No
Postsecondary & Vocational Education ESL: Yes
Degree: Diploma

Acting
Radio & Television
Radio & Television Broadcasting Technology
CALIFORNIA LEARNING CENTER computer Financial Aid: Yes

networking Veteran Approved: No
Address: 172 N. Tustin Ave., Suite 301, Orange, CA 92867 Job Placement: Yes
Counseling: No
Address: 12335 Beach Blvd., Suite 3C, Stanton, CA 90680 Child Care: No
Phone: (714) 379-5002 Open Entry/Exit: No
School Type: Private Business or Technical School ESL: No
Accreditation: Bureau for Private Postsecondary & Vocational Education;
WIA Eligible Training Provider (One or More Programs);
Microsoft Certified System Engineer
Degree: Certificate
Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications

CALIFORNIA NEW HOPE UNIVERSITY Financial Aid: No

Address: 10660 Western Ave., Stanton, CA 90680 Job Placement: Yes
Counseling: Yes
Accreditation: Bureau for Private Postsecondary & Vocational Education Child Care: No
Degree: Diploma, Certificate & Master’s Degree Open Entry/Exit: Yes
Distance Learning: Yes
ESL: Yes
ESL Instructor
School Counselor
Ministry
Preschool Education
Special Education
CALIFORNIA SECURITY ACADEMY Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 1525 E. 17th St., Suite J, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Job Placement: Yes
Phone: (714) 973-1160 Fax: (714)973-1184 Career Development: Yes
Web Site: www.net33.com/security Counseling: No
Child Care: No

Security & LossPrevention

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON Financial Aid: Yes

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 34080, Fullerton, CA 92834-9480 Job Placement: Yes
Physical Address: 800 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton, CA 92834 Career Development: Yes
Phone: (714) 278-2011 Fax: (714) 278-7283 Counseling: Yes
Web Site: www.fullerton.edu Child Care: Yes
Open Entry/Exit: No
School Type: Public 4 or More Year College or University Distance Learning: Yes
Accreditation: Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges & Universities; ESL: No
Western Association of Schools & Colleges
Degree: Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree & Master’s Degree
Selection of Programs or Courses Offered:

Accounting & Finance
Anthropology Engineering
Bilingual Education
Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Communications Technology
Computer & Information Sciences
Criminal Justice
Economics
Education
Engineering (Civil, Electrical & Mechanical)
Environmental Studies
Foreign Languages & Literature
Geological & Earth Sciences
Gerontology
Health & Physcial Fitness Education
International Business
Liberal Studies
Linguistics
PERFORMING ARTS Literature
Merchandising, Sales & Marketing
Accounting
Nursing & Finance
Performing Arts (Dance, Speech, Music & Theater)
Physical Sciences
Political Science
Psychology Radio & Television
Radio, Television & Digital Communication
Sociology
Special Education

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON - EXTENDED EDUCATION Financial Aid: Yes

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 34080, Fullerton, CA 92834-9480 Job Placement: Yes
Physical Address: 800 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton, CA 92834 Career Development: Yes
Web Site: www.takethelead.fullerton.edu Child Care: No
Open Entry/Exit: No
School Type: Public 4 or More Year College or University Distance Learning: Yes
Accreditation: Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges & Universities; ESL: No
Degree: Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree & Master’s Degree

Creative Writing
Criminal Justice
Education
Engineering
Financial Planning Financial Planning
Forensic Science & Technology
Gerontology
Human Resources Management
Literature
Operations Management
Creative Writing
Financial Aid: No
CALIFORNIA TAX INSTITUTE
Address: 5281 Laurel View Circle, Yorba Linda, CA 92886 Job Placement: No
Web Site: www.caltaxinstitute.com Counseling: No
Child Care: No
Accreditation: California Tax Education Council Distance Learning: Yes

Taxation
TAXATION

CALIFORNIA TECHNICAL COLLEGE, INC. Financial Aid: No

Address: 515 Cabrillo Park Drive, Suite 102, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Job Placement: No
Web Site: www.technicollege.com Counseling: No
Child Care: No
School Type: Private 4 or More year Colleges and Universities, Open Entry/Exit: No
Including Graduate and Professional Schools Distance Learning: No
Degree: Diploma
Business
Office Automation
Technology
Data Entry
CALIFORNIA UNION UNIVERSITY Financial Aid: No

Address: 905 S. Euclid St., Fullerton, CA 92632 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.calunion.edu Counseling: Yes
Child Care: Yes
Degree: Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree & Doctorate Degree ESL: Yes

Aviation Management & Maintenance
BUSINESS Computer Science
Counseling
Education
Psychology (Clinical, Experiemental, Family, Medical & Industrial)
Finance
Liberal Studies
Music (Education, History, Theory & Performance)
Public Policy
CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF MANAGEMENT AND SCIENCE Financial Aid: No

Address: 1126 N. Brookhurst St., Suite 310, Anaheim, CA 92801 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.cums.edu Counseling: Yes
Child Care: No
School Type: Private 4 or More Year Colleges and Universiies, Open Entry/Exit: Yes
Including Graduate and Professional Schools Distance Learning: Yes
Degree: Diploma
Management, General

CAPISTRANO-LAGUNA BEACH REGIONAL OCCUPATIONAL PROG. (ROP) Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 31522 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, CA 9675 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.capolagrop.k12.ca.us Counseling: Yes
Child Care: No
School Type: Public Adult School with Occupational Programs Open Entry/Exit: Yes
Accreditation: Western Association of Schools & Colleges Distance Learning: No

Business Communication
Child Care Provider
Commercial Art
Construction Trades
Child Care Criminal Justice
Data Processing CONSTRUCTION
Fashion Merchandising
Floriculture
High School Equivalence
Instructional Aide
Interior Design
Landscape Architechture
Medical, Dental & Nursing Assistants
Sales & Marketing
Small Business Operations
Veterinary Assistant
CAPISTRANO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAM Financial Aid: No

Address: 31422 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 Job Placement: No
Web Site: www.capousd.k12.ca.us/adultsch Counseling: Yes
Child Care: No
School Type: Public Adult School with Occupational Programs Open Entry/Exit: No
Accreditation: California Department of Education Coordinated Compliance Review Distance Learning: No
Degree: Diploma & Certificate ESL: No

Accounting
Crafts, Artisanry & Fine Arts
General Office Skills
Photography
Spanish Language & Literature

CAREER MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 1855 W. Katella Ave., Suite 150, Orange, CA 92867 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.careerinstitute.com Counseling: No
Child Care: No
Accreditation: Bureau for Private Postsecondary & Vocational Education; Distance Learning: No
WIA Eligible Training Provider (One or More Programs) ESL: No
Degree: Certificate
Building & Property Maintenance & Management
Construction Trades
Data Processing
Selling Skills
CAREER NETWORKS INSTITUTE Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 986 Town & Country Road, Orange, CA 92868 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.careerinstitute.com Counseling: No
Child Care: No
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
Programs or Courses Offered: Medical Assistant
Massage Therapy
Medical Records Administration
Medical Records Technology
Medical Office Management
CASA REAL LEARNING CENTER Financial Aid: No

Address: 1666 N. Main St., Suite 415, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Job Placement: Yes
Counseling: No
ESL: Yes
Computer Installation & Repair
Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technology

CEI COLLEGE Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 1360 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.ceicollege.com Counseling: No
Child Care: No
Accreditation: Bureau for Private Postsecondary & Voca- Distance Learning: No
tional Education; WIA Eligible Training ESL: No
Provider (One or More Programs)
Degree: Diploma & Certificate
Administrative Assistant
Computer Systems Networking
Data Processing
Legal Secretary & Paralegal
CENTER FOR EMPLOYMENT TRAINING (CET) Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 120 W. Fifth Street, Suite 120, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.cet2000.org Counseling: No
Child Care: No

Building & Property Maintenance & Management
Business Technology & Data Entry
Medical Office Assistant
Medical Office

CENTRAL COUNTY REGIONAL OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM (ROP) Financial Aid: No

Address: 2323 N. Broadway, Suite 301, Santa Ana, CA 92706-1641 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.ropcentralcounty.tec.ca.us Counseling: No
Child Care: No
Commercial Art
Cosmetology
MECHANIC
Criminal Justice
Data Processing
Finance
Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology
Marketing Operations (Hospitality & Recreation, Special Products)
Medical, Dental, Dietitian & Nursing Assistants
Paramedic
Truck & Bus Driving
Welding Technology
CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY Financial Aid: Yes

Address: One University Drive, Orange, CA 92866 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.chapman.edu Counseling: Yes
Child Care: No
Accreditation: Bureau for Private Postsecondary & Vocational Education; California Distance Learning: No
State Department of Education (Courses Only); Western Association of ESL: Yes
Schools & Colleges
Degree: Certificate, Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree & Doctorate Degree
Advertising
Art & Art History
Biological Sciences
Broadcast Journalism
Chemistry
Communications

Selection of Programs or Courses Offered (Continued):
Computer Software Engineering
Criminal Justice
Economics
Education
Environmental Studies Film, Video & Photography
Food Science
Graphic Design
Health Services Administration Music
Legal Studies
Liberal Studies
Literature
Music Theory, Performance & Education
Music Therapy
C Performing Arts (Dance & Theater)
Physical Education Coaching
Psychology
Public Relations
School Counseling
Small Business Operations
CIVIL SERVICE ACADEMY, INC. Financial Aid: No

Address: 8361 Westminster Blvd., Suite 330, Westminster, CA 92683 Job Placement: No
Web Site: www.civilserviceacademy.com Counseling: No
Child Care: No
Criminal Justice
Job Seeking Skills
COASTLINE COLLEGE TECH CENTER Financial Aid: Yes

NETWORKING Veteran Approved: No
Address: 10200 Slater Ave., Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.coastline.cccd.edu Counseling: Yes
Child Care: No
School Type: Community College Open Entry/Exit: Yes
Accreditation: Accrediting Commission for Community & Junior Colleges Distance Learning: Yes
Degree: Certificate, Diploma & Associate Degree ESL: Yes


COASTLINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 2990 Mesa Verde Drive East, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Job Placement: Yes
Phone: (714) 241-6213 Career Development: Yes
Web Site: www.coastline.cccd.edu Counseling: Yes
Child Care: No
CCC Extension: 11460 Warner Ave., Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Open Entry/Exit: No
Phone: (714) 546-7600 Fax: (714) 241-6288 Distance Learning: Yes
ESL: Yes
CCC Garden Grove Center: 12901 Euclid St., Garden Grove, CA 92840
Phone: (714) 241-6209
CCC Huntington Westminster Center: 5172 McFadden Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Phone: (714) 241-6184 Fax: (714) 241-6345
School Type: Community College

Accreditation: Accrediting Commission for Community & Junior Colleges; WIA Eligible Training Provider
Degree: Certificate, Diploma & Associate Degree

Accounting
The Arts (Dance, Music, Photography, Speech, Theater & Visual Art)
Biological Sciences mmu n
Co i c a tion
Building & Construction Inspectors s
Accounting Chemistry
Communications Technologies
Digital Communication & Multimedia
Earth Sciences
Ecology
E-Commerce
Economics
Education
Electronics Technology
Floriculture
Food Science
Gerontology
Health & Physical Education
Gerontology
Paralegal
TOURISM
Psychology
Purchasing, Acquisitions & Contracts Management
Quality Control Technology
Real Estate
Special Education
Telecommunications Technology

COASTLINE REGIONAL OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM (ROP) Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 1001 Presidio Square, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.coastlinerop.k12.ca.us Counseling: Yes
Child Care: No
School Type: Secondary School with Occupational Programs Open Entry/Exit: Yes

Accounting & Computer Science
Advertising
Business Communications
Child Care Providers
Construction Engineering Technology
Culinary Arts
Dental Assistant
Hotel Management
Interior Design
CULINARY ARTS
SALES & Marketing
Medical Assistant
MARKETING
Medical Records Administration
Merchandising & Sales Operations
Paramedic
Prepress/Desktop Publishing
Theater Design & Technology
Tourism & Travel Services
COLLEGE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Financial Aid: No

Address: 2701 E. Chapman Ave., Suite 101, Fullerton, CA 92831 Job Placement: No
Web Site: www.collegeofit.com Counseling: No
Child Care: No
Accreditation: Bureau for Private Postsecondary & Distance Learning: No
Vocational Education ESL: No
Degree: Diploma
Information Technology

COMP USA TRAINING SUPERCENTER Financial Aid: No

Address: 9430 Warner Ave., Fountian Valley, CA 92708 Job Placement: No
Web Site: www.compusa.com Counseling: No
Child Care: No
Accreditation: Microsoft Certified Solutions Provider; Novell Authorized Distance Learning: Yes
Education Center ESL: No
Degree: Diploma
Accounting & Bookkeeping Technology
Digital
Commercial Art Imaging
Design
Computer Sciences
Computer Systems Analyst
Data Processing
Prepress/Desktop Publishing & Digital Image Design
COMPUTER & ELECTRONIC SCHOOL OF ANAHEIM Financial Aid: No

Address: 7439 La Palma Ave., Buena Park, CA 90620 Job Placement: Yes
Counseling: No
Programs or Courses Offered: ESL: No
Computer Technology

COMPUTER EDUCATION INSTITUTE Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 2035 E. Ball Road, Suite 100, Anaheim, CA 92806 Job Placement: Yes
Counseling: Yes
Address: 24551 Raymond Way, Suite 155, Lake Forest, CA 92630 Child Care: No
Phone: (949) 472-4192 Fax: (949) 609-1567 Open Entry/Exit: Yes
Web Site: www.computer-education.com ESL: No
School Type: Private Business or Technical School

Accreditation: Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training;
Bureau for Private Postsecondary & Vocational Education;
WIA Eligible Training Provider (One or More Programs)
Degree: Certificate
Accounting & Business Management
Data Processing
Medical Administrative Assistant
Word Processing
CONCORDE CAREER INSTITUTE Financial Aid: No

Address: 12951 Euclid St., Suite 101, Garden Grove, CA 92840 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.concordecareercolleges.com Counseling: No
Child Care: No
Degree: Certificate
Dental Assistant
Medical Administrative Assistant
Medical Assistant
Medical Records Technician
Nursing Assistant
Pharmacy Technician
Respiratory Care Therapist

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 1530 Concordia West, Irvine, CA 92612 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.cui.edu Counseling: Yes
Child Care: Yes
Accreditation: Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges & Universities; Distance Learning: No
Western Association of Schools & Colleges ESL: No
Degree: Bachelor’s Degree & Master’s Degree
ART Accounting
Art
Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Communications
Education
Liberal Studies SPORT & FITNESS
Literature
Marketing
Music
Political Science
Pre-Law Studies
Pre-Medical Studies
Psychology
Sales, Distribution & Marketing Operations
Social Work
Sport & Fitness Education & Management
CONTRACTOR’S LICENSE EXAM CENTER, INC. Financial Aid: No

Address: 18682 Beach Blvd. #100, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.clecinc.com Counseling: No
Child Care: No
Construction Inspector
Construction Trades

CONTRACTORS STATE LICENSE SCHOOLS Financial Aid: No

Address: 530 W. Katella Ave., Orange, CA 92867 Job Placement: No
Web Site: www.cslscorp.com Counseling: No
Child Care: No
Construction Inspector
Construction Trades
CYPRESS COLLEGE CONTINUING EDUCATION CENTER Financial Aid: No

Address: 9200 Valley View, Cypress, CA 90630
Job Placement: No
Phone: (714) 484-7038 Fax: (714) 952-2753
Career Development: Yes
Web Site: www.sce.cc.ca.us
Counseling: No
Child Care: No
School Type: Public Adult School with Occupational Programs
Open Entry/Exit: No
Accreditation: Accrediting Commission for Community & Junior Colleges
Degree: Certificate
ESL: No
Bartending Skills
Child Care Provider
Culinary Arts
Electrical Engineering Technology
Financial Planning
Hospitality Management
Medical Assistant
Electrical
Technology

CYPRESS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 9200 Valley View, Cypress, CA 90630 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.cypresscollege.edu Counseling: Yes
Child Care: No
Accreditation: Accrediting Commission for Community & Junior Colleges; Distance Learning: Yes
Western Association of Schools & Colleges ESL: Yes
Degree: Certificate & Associate Degree
Heating &
Accounting
Aerospace Science
Airline Pilot & Flight Crew
Air Conditioning
The Arts (Dance, Music, Photography, Theater)
Autobody & Collision Repair
Aviation Management
Computer Graphics
Criminal Justice
Culinary Arts
Data Entry
Gerontology
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration Technology
Hospital & Recreation Management & Marketing
Legal Assistant
Liberal Arts
Marketing, Sales & Merchandising
Medical Insurance Specialist
Medical Records Technician
Nursing
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Prepress, Desktop Publishing & Digital Image Design

TIN
AF
Psychology & Counseling

DR
Radiologic Technology
Restaurant Management
Small Business Administration WELDING
Tourism & Travel Management
Welding Technology

DATATRAIN INSTITUTE, INC. Financial Aid: No

Address: 4510 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, CA 90804 Job Placement: Yes
Counseling: No
Degree: Certificate Distance Learning: Yes
Web Page, Multimedia & Information Resources Design
DEL MAR MEDIA ARTS Financial Aid: No

Address: 15375 Barranca Parkway, Suite J106, Irvine, CA 92618 Job Placement: No
Web Site: www.delmarmediaarts.com Counseling: No
Child Care: No
School Type: Proprietary (Private) Business or Technical School Open Entry/Exit: No
Acting
DETECTIVE TRAINING INSTITUTE Financial Aid: No

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 909, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92693-9923 Job Placement: Yes
Physical Address: 3410-G West McArthur Blvd., Santa Ana, CA 92704 Career Development: No
Web Site: www.detectivetraining.com Child Care: No
Degree: Diploma

Financial Aid: Yes

DEVRY UNIVERSITY
Address: 3333 Michelson Drive, Suite 420, Irvine, CA 92612 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.devry.edu Counseling: Yes
Child Care: No
School Type: Private 4 or More Year Colleges and Universities, Open Entry/Exit: No
Including all Graduate and Professional Schools Business Distance Learning: No
or Technical School ESL: No
Accreditation: Bureau for Private Postsecondary & Vocational Education,
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Degree: Certificate
Business
Office Automation
Technology
Data Entry
E-GATE COLLEGE Financial Aid: No

Address: 2070 Business Dr., Suite 105, Irvine, CA 92612 Job Placement: No
Web Site: www.e-gatecollege.com Counseling: No
Child Care: No

E-COMMERCE
Accounting
Business Technology
Computer & Information Technology
Database Administration
E-Commerce
Office Management
Telecommunications Technology
Web & Multimedia Management
ENFORCEMENT TRAINERS INC. Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 1935 N. Enterprise St., Orange, CA 92865 Job Placement: No
Web Site: www.enforcementtrainers.com Counseling: No
Child Care: No

Security & Protective Services

EXECUTIVE 2000 INC. Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 2041 Business Center Drive, Suite 107, Irvine, CA 92612 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.computertrainingschools.com/exe2000 Counseling: No
Child Care: No
Data Processing
Web Page, Digital & Multimedia Design
EXECUTRAIN OF CALIFORNIA Financial Aid: No

Address: 17877 Von Karman Ave., Suite 150, Irvine, CA 92614 Job Placement: No
Web Site: www.executrain.com Counseling: No
Child Care: No

Data Processing
THE FASHION INSTITUTE OF DESIGN & MERCHANDISING Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 17590 Guillete Ave., Irvine, CA 92614 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.fidm.com Counseling: No
Child Care: No
Accreditation: Accrediting Commission for Community & Junior Colleges; Distance Learning: No
National Association of Schools of Art & Design; ESL: No
Interior Design
Design & Visual Communications
Fashion Design
Fashion Merchandising
Interior Design

FULLERTON COLLEGE Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 321 E. Chapman Ave., Fullerton, CA 92832 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.fullcoll.edu Counseling: Yes
Child Care: Yes
School Type: Community College Open Entry/Exit: No
California State Department of Education (Courses Only); ESL: Yes
Degree: Diploma, Certificate & Associate Degree
BUSINESS Programs or Courses Offered:

Accounting
The Arts (Dance, Music, Photography & Theater)
Biological Sciences
Child Care Management
Computer Science
Construction Management
MACHINE Cosmetology
Criminal Justice
Drafting & CAD (Architechtural & Electrical)
Engineering (Civil & Electrical)
Fashion Design
MACHINE
Finance & Financial Planning
TECHNOLOGY Graphic Communications
Horticultural Science
Interior Design
Journalism
Legal Assistant
Leisure & Recreational Activities
TECHNOLOGY
Marine Biology & Oceanography
Marketing
Nutrition Sciences
NUTRITION SCIENCES Printing Press Operator
Psychology
Radio & Television
Social Sciences
Taxation
228 Orange County Workforce Investment Board Welding Technology
GARDEN GROVE ADULT EDUC. & REGIONAL OCCUPATIONAL PROG. (ROP) Financial Aid: No
Address: 11852 Knott St., Garden Grove, CA 92845 Veteran Approved: No
Phone: (714) 663-6525 Fax: (714) 901-7032 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.ggadulteducation.org Career Development: No
Counseling: No
Accreditation: Western Association of Schools & Colleges Open Entry/Exit: No
ESL: Yes

Clerical Services
Communications Systems Installation & Repair
Computer Repair Technology
Computer Software & Media
Construction Trades
Cosmetology
Data Entry
Education
Graphic Design
Photography
Pipefitting
Pipefitting
Speech & Communication
GENDARME INSTITUTE Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 12831 Western Ave., Suite A, Garden Grove, CA 92841 Job Placement: Yes
Counseling: No
Accreditation: Bureau for Private Postsecondary & Vocational Education; Open Entry/Exit: Yes
WIA Eligible Training Provider (One or More Programs) Distance Learning: No

Computer Hardware
Data Entry
Medical Administration

GERONTOLOGY TRAINING INSTITUTE Financial Aid: No

Address: 214 Hospital Circle, Suite 3, Westminster, CA 92683 Job Placement: Yes
Counseling: No
ESL: No
Adult Development & Aging
Mental & Social Health Services
Nursing Assistant
GOLDEN WEST COLLEGE Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 15744 Golden West St., Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.gwc.cccd.edu Counseling: Yes
Child Care: Yes
Western Association of Schools & Colleges ESL: Yes
Accounting
Architecture
The Arts (Dance, Music, Photography, Theater & Visual Art)
Automotive Engineering Technology
Biological Sciences
Communication
NCE
RY SCIE Computer Science
L I B RA
Cosmetology
Criminal Justice
Diesel Mechanics Technology
Drafting & Design Technology
Education
Engineering Technology
DRAFTING Health & Physical Education
Information Science
Journalism
Library Science
Management Science
Marketing
Nursing
Psychology
Real Estate

Financial Aid: No
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF ORANGE COUNTY
Address: 410 N. Fairview St., Santa Ana, CA 92703 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.ocgoodwill.org Counseling: No
Child Care: No
School Type: Apprenticeship Program Open Entry/Exit: Yes
Programs or Courses Offered: ESL: Yes

Electronics Maintenance & Repair
Personal & Culinary Services
Retail Operations
H & R BLOCK TAX SCHOOL Financial Aid: No

Address: 12807 Beach Blvd., Stanton, CA 90680 Job Placement: Yes
Address: 2274 E. Lincoln Ave., Anaheim, CA 92806 Counseling: No
Phone: (714) 991-3255 Fax: (714) 991-6523 Child Care: No
Web Site: www.hrblock.com Open Entry/Exit: Yes
School Type: Private Business or Technical School ESL: Yes
California Tax Education Council
Degree: Certificate
Taxation
HEALTH STAFF TRAINING INSTITUTE Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 1505 E. 17th St., Santa Ana, CA 92705 Job Placement: Yes
Counseling: No
Accreditation: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools; Open Entry/Exit: No
Degree: Diploma & Certificate ESL: No

Clinical Laboratory Assistant
Medical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician

HERMANDAD TRAINING CENTER Financial Aid: No

Address: 825 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Job Placement: No
Counseling: No
ESL: No
Accounting Technology
Administrative Assistant & Secretarial Science
Data Entry
Legal Assistant
HI TEK SOLUTIONS INC. Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 2361 Campus Dr., Suite 107, Irvine, CA 92612
Job Placement: No
Phone: (949) 474-8270 Fax: (949) 474-8272
Career Development: No
Web Site: www.hiteksolutions.com
Counseling: No
Child Care: No
Microsoft Certified Solutions Provider
ESL: No
Degree: Certificate
Computer Security
Networking & Telecommunications
Multimedia Management
HOPE INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 2500 E. Nutwood Ave., Fullerton, CA 92831
Job Placement: No
Phone: (714) 879-3901 Fax: (714) 879-1041
Web Site: www.hiu.edu
Counseling: Yes
Child Care: Yes
School Type: Private 4 or More Year College or University
Open Entry/Exit: No
Accreditation: Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges & Universities;
ESL: Yes
Degree: Diploma, Certificate & Associate, Bachelor’s & Master’s Degrees
The Arts (Drama, Music & Voice)
Business Administration Child
Child Development Care
Communications Technologies
Computer Science
Education
Finance
Heath & Physical Education

HUBBARD COLLEGE OF ADMINISTRATION, ORANGE Financial Aid: No

Address: 1442 Irvine Blvd., Suite 218, Tustin, CA 92780 Job Placement: No
Counseling: No
School Type: Proprietary (Private) Business or Technical School Child Care: No
Selling Skills
Sales Operations
HUNTINGTON BEACH ADULT SCHOOL Financial Aid: No

Address: 16666 Tunstall Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.hbuhsd.k12.ca.us/adlt Counseling: No
Child Care: No
Accreditation: California State Department of Education (Courses Only) Distance Learning: Yes
Cosmetology
t
Home Health Aide stan
ICTP PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 731 E. Ball Road, Suite 100, Anaheim, CA 92805 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.ictp.com Counseling: No
Child Care: No
Microsoft Certified Solutions Provider ESL: No
Degree: Certificate
Computer Systems Security
Hardware & Software
Networking & Telecommunications
Systems Administration

Financial Aid: No
INSTITUTE FOR APPLIED MANAGEMENT & LAW INC.
Address: 610 Newport Center Drive #1060, Newport Beach, CA 92660 Job Placement: No
Web Site: www.iaml.com Counseling: No
Child Care: No
School Type: Other Education Open Entry/Exit: No
Accreditation: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools Distance Learning: No
& Colleges of Technology; Bureau for Private ESL: No
Postsecondary & Vocational Education
Degree: Certificate
Personnel Administration
General Labor and Industrial Relations
rking
INSTITUTE OF NETWORK TECHNOLOGY wo Financial Aid: Yes
Net
Address: 1901 Fourth St., Suite 310, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Job Placement: Yes
Address: 9918-B Katella Ave., Garden Grove, CA 92840 Career Development: No
Web Site: www.networktraining.verizonsupersite.com Child Care: No
Open Entry/Exit: No
Accreditation: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools & Colleges of Technol- ESL: No
ogy; Bureau for Private Postsecondary & Vocational Education
Degree: Certificate
INTERCOAST COLLEGES Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 1631 N. Bristol St., Suite 200, Santa Ana, CA 92706 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.intercoastcolleges.com Counseling: No
Child Care: No
Accreditation: Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training; Distance Learning: No
Accounting
Data Processing
Legal & Medical Assistants
Tourism Promotion Operations

INTERIOR DESIGNERS INSTITUTE Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 1061 Camelback Road, Newport Beach, CA 92660 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.idi.edu Counseling: No
Child Care: Yes
Degree: Certificate, Associate Degree & Bachelor’s Degree ESL: No

Interior Design
INTERNATIONAL CONSORTIUM OF TECHNOLOGY Financial Aid: No

Address: 731 East Ball Road, Suite 100, Anaheim, CA 92805 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.ictp.com Counseling: Yes
Child Care: No
School Type: Proprietary (Private) Business or Technical School Open Entry/Exit: Yes
Communication Technologies
Computer and Information Sciences
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Financial Aid: No

Address: 680 Langsdorf Drive, Suite 205, Fullerton, CA 92831 Job Placement: No
Counseling: No
Computer Sciences
INTERNATIONAL SUSHI ACADEMY Financial Aid: No

Address: 6771 Beach Blvd., Suite A, Buena Park, CA 90621 Job Placement: No
Counseling: No
Child Care: No
Programs or Courses Offered: Open Entry/Exit: No

IRVINE ADULT SCHOOL Financial Aid: No

Address: 311 West Yale Loop, Suite 3, Irvine, CA 92604 Job Placement: No
Web Site: www.irvineadultschool.com Counseling: No
Child Care: No
School Type: Public Adult School with Occupational Programs Open Entry/Exit: No
Accreditation: California State Department of Education (Courses Only) Distance Learning: No

The Arts (Ceramics, Dance, Theater & Visual Art)
Communication Studies
Data Processing
Teaching Assistants
IRVINE VALLEY COLLEGE Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 5500 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.ivc.edu Counseling: Yes
Child Care: Yes
Accreditation: Western Association of Schools & Colleges Distance Learning: Yes
Degree: Diploma, Certificate & Associate Degree ESL: No

Accounting
Banking & Financial Services
Biological Sciences
Child Development
Computer Networking & Telecommunications
Criminal Justice
Engineering
Journalism
Laser & Optical Technology
Marketing
Voice
Nutrition Sciences
Performing Arts (Music Theory, Composition & Performance, Theater & Voice)
Psychology
Social Sciences
Visual Arts (Art History, Drawing, Fine Art, & Painting)

ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 525 N. Muller Ave., Anaheim, CA 92801 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.itt-tech.edu Counseling: No
Child Care: No
Degree: Diploma, Associate Degree & Bachelor’s Degree ESL: No
Computer Software
JACKSON HEWITT TAX SCHOOL Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 3002 W. Lincoln Ave., Anaheim, CA 92801 Job Placement: No
Address: 1331 S. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton, CA 92832 Counseling: No
Web Site: www.jacksonhewitt.com Open Entry/Exit: No
TAXATION Distance Learning: No
School Type: Private Business or Technical School ESL: No
Accreditation: Bureau for Private Postsecondary & Vocational Education
Degree: Certificate
Taxation
KAPLAN EDUCATIONAL CENTER Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 2646 Dupont Dr., Suite 50, Irvine, CA 92612 Job Placement: No
Web Site: www.kaplan.com Counseling: No
Child Care: No
Accreditation: Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training; Open Entry/Exit: No
Bureau for Private Postsecondary & Vocational Education Distance Learning: Yes
Accounting Services
Dental Services
Medical Services
Nursing Services

Financial Aid: Yes

KELLER GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT (DEVRY UNIVERSITY)
Address: 3333 Michelson Dr., Suite 420, Irvine, CA 92612 Job Placement: No
Web Site: www.keller.edu Counseling: No
Child Care: No
Commission on Institutions of Higher Education ESL: No
Degree: Certificate & Master’s Degree
Information Resources Management
Public Administration
KENSINGTON COLLEGE Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 2428-D N. Grand Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92705 Job Placement: Yes
Counseling: No
Accreditation: Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges & Schools; Open Entry/Exit: No
Bureau for Private Postsecondary & Vocational Education; Distance Learning: No
Degree: Certificate
Clerical Services
Legal Assistant
Receptionist
LAGUNA BEACH ADULT EDUCATION Financial Aid: No

Address: 550 Blumont St., Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Job Placement: No
Counseling: No
Accreditation: Western Association of Schools & Colleges Open Entry/Exit: Yes
Degree: Certificate Distance Learning: Yes
Communication Studies
Computer Installation & Repair Technology
TEL
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LARSON TRAINING CENTERS Financial Aid: No

Address: 2041 W. Orangewood Ave., Orange, CA 92668 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.larsontraining.com Counseling: Yes
Child Care: No
Business Operations Support
Clerical Services ds
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Data Processing Technology
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Medical Secretary
& Digital Imaging Design
LAUREL ADULT SCHOOL Financial Aid: No

Address: 10291 Bloomfield Street, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 Job Placement: No
Counseling: No
School Type: Public Adult Schools with Occupational Programs Child Care: No
Degree: Diploma Distance Learning: No
ESL: No
Computer and Information Sciences

LEARNING TREE UNIVERSITY Financial Aid: No

Address: 265 McCormick Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Job Placement: No
Phone: (714) 427-0588 Fax: (714) 427-0587
Web Site: www.ltuonline.com
Counseling: No
Child Care: No
Accreditation: Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training;
Bureau for Private Postsecondary & Vocational Education
ESL: No
Degree: Certificate
Accounting
Data Processing Technology
Financial Planning & Management
Interior Design
Merchandising
& Sales
Merchandising & Sales
Medical Transcription
Purchasing
Visual Arts
LINOGRAPHICS INC. Financial Aid: No

Address: 770 N. Main St., Suite J, Orange, CA 92868 Job Placement: Yes
Counseling: No
Commercial & Advertising Art
PRINT PUBLISHING
MARR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE Financial Aid: No

Address: 837 W. Lambert Rd., Brea, CA 92821 Job Placement: Yes
Counseling: No
Construction Engineering

MARTIAL ARTS SECURITY TRAINING ACADEMY Financial Aid: No

Address: 2024 N. Broadway, Suite 205, Santa Ana, CA 92706 Job Placement: No
Counseling: No
Security & Loss Prevention Services
MODERN TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL Financial Aid: Yes

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Address: 1232 - 38 E. Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92805 stan Job Placement: Yes
Phone: (714) 978-7702 Fax: (714) 978-0501
Web Site: www.moderntechschool.com Counseling: No
Child Care: No
Medical/Clinical Assistant
MONTEREY PARK COLLEGE Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 12362 Beach Blvd., Suite 100, Stanton, CA 90680 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.montereyparkcollege.com Counseling: No
Child Care: No
Accreditation: Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges & Schools; Distance Learning: Yes
Bureau for Private Postsecondary & Vocational Education;
Degree: Diploma
Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunica-
tions

MONTESSORI TEACHERS ACADEMY Financial Aid: No

Address: 23311 Muirlands, Lake Forest, CA 92630 Job Placement: No
Counseling: No
School Type: Proprietary (Private) Business or Technical School Child Care: Yes
Preschool Education
Teaching
MONTESSORI TEACHER TRAINING INSTITUTE Financial Aid: No

Address: 340 Saint Ann’s Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Job Placement: Yes
Counseling: Yes
School Type: Other Education Child Care: No
Degree: Certificate, Diploma Distance Learning: No
Preschool Education
Teaching
MONTESSORI WESTERN TEACHER TRAINING Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 5856 Belgrave, Garden Grove, CA 92845 Job Placement: No
Counseling: No
School Type: Proprietary (Private) Business or Technical School Child Care: Yes
ESL: No
Preschool Education
Teaching

MTI COLLEGE Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 3011 W. Chapman Ave., Orange, CA 92668 Job Placement: Yes
Counseling: No
Degree: Diploma & Certificate Distance Learning: No
ESL: No
Computer & Information Science
Electrical & Electronics Drafting & CAD
Engineering
Legal Assistant
Tourism & Travel Marketing Operations
DRAFTING
NATIONAL TOOLING & MACHINING ASSOCIATION TRAINING Financial Aid: No

Address: 3036 Enterprise St., Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.ntmatrainingcenters.org Counseling: No
Child Care: No
Machine Shop Technology
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Tool & Die Technology

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 3390 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Job Placement: No
Web Site: www.nu.edu Counseling: Yes
Child Care: No
Accreditation: Western Association of Schools & Colleges; Distance Learning: Yes

Biological & Physical Sciences
Criminal Justice
Education
Engineering
HOSPITAL
Financial Management ADMINISTRATION
Health Care Administration
Management
Marketing
Nursing Administration
NETSYSTEMS SOFTWARE TRAINING INC. Financial Aid: No

Address: 525 N. Cabrillo Park Dr., Santa Ana, CA 92701 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.net-system.com Counseling: No
Child Care: No
Computer Hardware Technology
Computer Repair

NEW HORIZONS COMPUTER LEARNING CENTER Financial Aid: No
Address: 1900 S. State College Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92806 Job Placement: No
Phone: (714)556-1220 Fax: (714) 436-6382 Career Development: No
Web Site: www.newhorizons.com Counseling: No
Child Care: No
Accreditation: Bureau for Private Postsecondary & Vocational Education; Microsoft Distance Learning: Yes
Certified Solutions Provider; Novell Authorized Education Center

Accounting & Computer Science
Clerical Services
Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunica-
tions
Data Processing
Graphic Design & Visual Communications
Design Graphic & Printing Equipment Operation
NEWBRIDGE COLLEGE Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 1840 E. 17th St., Suite 140, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Job Placement: Yes
Counseling: Yes
Degree: Diploma & Certificate Distance Learning: No
Clerical Services
Clinical Laboratory Technology
Medical Office Management
Medical Assistant
Surgical Technology
NEWPORT ASIA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 5000 Birch Sreet, Suite 3000, Newport Beach, CA 92660 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.napu.com Counseling: Yes
Child Care: No
School Type: Private 4 or More ear Colleges and Universities, Open Entry/Exit: Yes
Including Graduate and Professional Schools Distance Learning: Yes

Acting
Radio & Television
Radio & Television Broadcasting Technology

NEWPORT-MESA ADULT SCHOOL Financial Aid: No

Address: 425 E. 18th St., Costa Mesa, CA 92627 Job Placement: No
Counseling: No
Accreditation: California State Department of Education (Courses Only) Open Entry/Exit: Yes
Degree: Diploma & Certificate Distance Learning: Yes
Clerical Services
Data Processing
Receptionist
NEWPORT UNIVERSITY Financial Aid: No

Address: 20101 SW Birch St., Suite 120, Newport Beach, CA 92660 Job Placement: No
Web Site: www.newport.edu Counseling: No
Child Care: No
Degree: Associate Degree, Bachelor’s Degree & Master’s Degree ESL: No

Behavioral Sciences
LAW Business Administration

Law
Psychology
NEWTON INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE Financial Aid: No

Address: 8762 Garden Grove Blvd., Garden Grove, CA 92844 Job Placement: Yes
Counseling: Yes
Address: 4255 Campus Dr., Suite A-250, Irvine, CA 92612 Child Care: No
Phone: (949) 509-9288 Fax: (949) 509-9871 Open Entry/Exit: No
Web Site: www.nac.edu ESL: Yes

Degree: Certificate
Clerical Services
Data Processing
Dental Laboratory Technology

NORTH ORANGE COUNTY REGIONAL OCCUPATIONAL PROG. (ROP) Financial Aid: No

Main Office: 2360 W. La Palma Ave., Anaheim, CA 92801 Job Placement: Yes
Counseling: Yes
Acacia Facility: 301 S. Acacia, Fullerton, CA 92831 Child Care: No
Phone: (714) 502-5900 Fax: (714) 525-6621 Open Entry/Exit: No
East Ball Facility: 1617 E. Ball Rd., Anaheim, CA 92805 ESL: No
Phone: (714) 502-5950 Fax: (714) 635-1297
Sequoia Facility: 2208 Sequoia, Anaheim, CA 92801

Phone: (714) 502-5980 Fax: (714) 254-7269
Web Site: www.nocrop.tec.ca.us
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School Type: Secondary School with Occupational Programs
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Accreditation: California State Department of Education (Courses Only)
Selected Programs or Courses Offered:

Accounting
Banking & Financial Support
Child Care Provider
Construction Trades
Culinary Arts
Dental Assistant
Drafting & Design Technology (Architectural & Electrical)
Food Service Administration
Graphic & Printing Equipment Operations
Health Professions
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration Maintenance
Home Health Aide
Hospitality & Recreation Marketing
Medical & Nursing Assistants
Nutrition & Wellness
Pharmacy Technician
Pipefitting
Welding Prepress/Desktop Publishing & Digital Imaging Design
Retail Operations
Teaching Assistant
Welding Technology

NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY Financial Aid: No

Address: 2800 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA 92692 Job Placement: No
Web Site: www.nova.edu Counseling: No
Child Care: No
Degree: Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree & Doctorate Degree ESL: No

Criminal Justice
Education Administration
Pharmacy
ORANGE COAST COLLEGE Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.orangecoastcollege.com Counseling: Yes
Child Care: Yes
Accreditation: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools; Accrediting Commis- Distance Learning: Yes
sion for Community & Junior Colleges; California State Department of ESL: Yes
Health Services; Federal Aviation Administration

Accounting
Advertising
Aircraft Maintenance Technology
Airline Pilot & Flight Crew
Health & Medical Assisting
Medical
Architectural & Mechanical Drafting & CAD Sonography
Architectural Engineering Technology
Cardiovascular Technology
Child Care Services
Culinary Arts
Dental Assisting
Aircraft Maintenance Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Dietitian

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Food Service Management
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration Maintenance
Hotel Management
Industrial Technology
Interior Design
Liberal Arts
Marketing Management HOTEL
Medical Transcription MANAGEMENT
Medical Assistant
Performing Arts (Dance, Music, Speech & Theater)
Psychology
Radiologic Technology
Respiratory Care Therapy
Technical Writing
Respiratory
Care Therapy Tourism & Travel Services Marketing
Visual Arts (Metal & Jewelry & Photography)
Welding Technology
ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOL OF CULINARY ARTS Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 201 W. Orangethorpe, Fullerton, CA 92832 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.nocrop.tec.ca.us Counseling: No
Child Care: No
School Type: Secondary School with Occupational Programs Open Entry/Exit: No
Baking & Pastry Arts
Culinary Arts
Food Service Management
Sculpture

PACIFIC COLLEGE OF MEDICAL AND COMPUTER CAREERS Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 3160 Redhill Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Job Placement: Yes
Counseling: No
Accreditation: Bureau for Private Postsecondary & Vocational Education; Open Entry/Exit: No
Home Health Aide
Medical Assistant
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Medical Laboratory Nursing Assistant
PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY - ORANGE COUNTY Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 18111 Von Karman Avenue, Irvine, CA 92612 Job Placement: No
Web Site: www.bschool.pepperdine.edu Counseling: No
Child Care: No
School Type: Private 4 or More Year Colleges and Universities, Open Entry/Exit: No
Including Graduate and Professional Schools Distance Learning: No
Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, American Bar Association ESL: No
Degree: Diploma, Bachelor Degree, & Master Degree
Management, General
PLATT COLLEGE Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 3901 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach, CA 92660 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.plattcollege.edu Counseling: No
Child Care: No
Computer Software & Media Applications
Graphic Design & Visual Communications
Psychology
Writing

PRACTICAL SCHOOLS Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 900 E. Ball Road, Anaheim, CA 92805 Job Placement: Yes
Counseling: No
VENTILATION
Drafting & Design Technology/CAD
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration Maintenance & Repair
Financial Aid: Yes

PROFESSIONAL CAREER COLLEGE
Address: 1666 N. Main Street, Suite 415, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.pcc-oc.com Counseling: No
Child Care: No
Accreditation: Bureau for Private Postsecondary & Vocational Education, Distance Learning: No
Employment Training Panel of California ESL: Yes
Degree: Certificate
General Office Occupations
Clerical Services
Financial Aid: No
PROSOFT TRAINING
Address: 2333 N. Broadway, Suite 300, Santa Ana, CA 92760 Job Placement: No
Web Site: www.computerprep.com Counseling: No
Child Care: No
Computer Systems Analysis
Computer Systems Analyst

QPE TECHNICAL INSTITUTE Financial Aid: No

Address: 1558 N. Gemini Place, Anaheim, CA 92801 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.qpetech.com Counseling: No
Child Care: No
Degree: Certificate
Machine Shop Technology
Plastics Engineering Technology
RAMONA’S VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS INC. Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 410 W. Fourth St., Santa Ana, CA 92701 Job Placement: Yes
Counseling: No
Work Force Investment Act Distance Learning: No
Baking & Pastry Arts
Child Care Provider
Culinary Arts
Precision Production
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Financial Aid: Yes

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Address: 211 E. Imperial Highway, Fullerton, CA 92835 an Veteran Approved: No
Job Placement: Yes
Phone: (714) 578-7999 Fax: (714) 578-7996
Web Site: www.reliancesoft.com
Counseling: No
Child Care: Yes
Degree: Certificate
ESL: No
Animation & Video Graphics
Data Processing

SADDLEBACK COLLEGE Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 28000 Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo, CA 92692 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.saddleback.edu Counseling: Yes
Child Care: No
Western Association of Schools & Colleges ESL: No
Accounting
Aerospace Science
Biological Sciences
Child Development
Communication
Data Processing Interior Design
Design & Applied Arts
Education
Gerontology
Interior Design
Medical Assistant
Nursing
PSYCHOLOGY Performing Arts (including Dance, Film, Music, Speech, Theater & Voice)
Psychology
Tourism & Travel Services Management
Visual Arts (including Art History, Drawing, Painting, Photography & Sculp-
ture)

SADDLEBACK VALLEY ADULT SCHOOL Financial Aid: No

Address: 25598 Diseno Dr., Mission Viejo, CA 92691 Job Placement: No
Web Site: www.goadulted.com Counseling: No
Child Care: No
Degree: Diploma & Certificate ESL: Yes
Accounting
Clerical Services
Culinary Services
Data Processing
Interior Design
Special Education Teaching
SANTA ANA COLLEGE Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 1530 W. 17th St., Santa Ana, CA 92706 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.sac.edu Counseling: Yes
Child Care: Yes
Degree: Diploma, Certificate & Associate Degree ESL: Yes

Accounting
Biological Sciences
Child Development
Computer & Information Sciences CRIMINAL
JUSTICE
Criminal Justice
Data Processing
Design & Visual Communication
Diesel Mechanics Technology
Drafting & Engineering Technology
EXERCISE Education
Electrical Engineering
Exercise Science
Legal Assistant

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Mechanic & Repair Technology
Medical Assistant
Nursing
Performing Arts (Dance, Film Production, Music, Speech, Theater & Voice)
Pharmacy Technician
Psychology
NURSING
Visual Arts (Art, Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, Photography & Sculpture)
Welding Technology
Writing
SANTA ANA REGIONAL OCCUPATIONAL PROG. (ROP) - RITCHEY CENTER Financial Aid: No
Address: 1815 S. Ritchey St., Bldg. 1A, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.ropcentralcounty.tec.ca.us Counseling: Yes
Child Care: No
School Type: Secondary School with Occupational Programs Open Entry/Exit: Yes
California State Department of Education (Courses Only) ESL: Yes
Degree: Certificate
Child Care Automotive Mechanics Technology
Banking & Financial Support Services Finance
Child Care Provider
Clerical Services
Computer Systems Technology
Criminal Justice
Data Processing
Dental Assistant
Financial Management
Hospitality & Recreation Marketing
Medical Assistant
Medical Preparatory Programs
Retail Operations
Taxation

SANTIAGO CANYON COLLEGE Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 8045 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, CA 92869 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.sccollege.org Counseling: Yes
Child Care: Yes
Degree: Diploma, Certificate & Associate Degree ESL: Yes

Accounting
Biological Sciences
Child Development GY
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BIO
Communication & Media Studies
Creative Writing
Criminal Justice
Data Processing
Education
Management Science
Marketing
Medical Assistant
Performing Arts (Dance, Film Production, Music, Speech, Theater & Voice)
Physical Sciences
Psychology
Visual Arts (Drawing & Painting)
Wastewater Treatment Management
Welding Technology
SCHOOL OF SECURITY TECHNOLOGY Financial Aid: No

Address: 302 W. Katella Ave., Orange, CA 92867 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.locksmith-school.com Counseling: No
Child Care: No
Locksmithing & Safe Repair
Security & Loss Prevention Services

SER/JOBS FOR PROGRESS INC. Financial Aid: No

Address: 1243 E. Warner Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92705 Job Placement: Yes
Counseling: No
Business Technology
Clerical Services
Data Entry
SKILLRAMP Financial Aid: No

Address: 17877 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 150, Irvine, CA 92614 Job Placement: No
Phone: (800) 300-6440 Fax: (949)221-0333 Career Development: No
Web Site: www.skillramp.com Counseling: No
Child Care: No
Computer and Information Sciences & Support Services
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Processing and Date Processing Technology/Technician
SMART DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY INC. Financial Aid: No

Address: 680 Langsdorf Dr., Suite 108, Fullerton, CA 92831 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.smartdigital.com Counseling: No
Child Care: No
Microsoft Certified Solutions Provider ESL: No
Degree: Certificate
SNAP-ON TECHNICAL TRAINING SYSTEMS Financial Aid: No

Address: 4070 Palm St., Suite 706, Fullerton, CA 92835 Job Placement: Yes
Counseling: No
Automotive Mechanics Technology

SOFT-TRAIN INC. Financial Aid: No

Address: 1820 E. First St., Suite 200, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Job Placement: No
Web Site: www.soft-train.com Counseling: No
Child Care: No
Data Processing
SEA College of Business and Technology Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 265 S. Randolph Ave., Brea, CA 92821 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.seacollege.edu Counseling: No
Child Care: No
Bureau for Private Postsecondary & Vocational Education; US Dept. ESL: No
of Education; Microsoft Certified Partner; Microsoft IT Academy
Degree: Certificate and Diploma
SOUTH COAST COLLEGE Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 2011 W. Chapman Ave., Orange, CA 92806 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.southcoastcollege.com Counseling: Yes
Child Care: No
School Type: Private Business or Technical School Court Reporting Open Entry/Exit: Yes
Degree: Certificate & Associate Degree ESL: No
Court Reporting
Legal Secretary
Medical Assistant
Medical Transcription
Paralegal

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY FOR PROFESSIONAL STUDIES Financial Aid: No

Address: 1840 E. 17th St., Suite 240, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Job Placement: No
Web Site: www.scups.edu Counseling: No
Child Care: No
Degree: Diploma & Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, & Doctorate Degrees ESL: No
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Address: 16161 Gothard St. South, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Financi
Job Placement: No
Counseling: Yes
Financial Services Marketing Operations
SUTECH SCHOOLS Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 1855 S. Santa Cruz St., Anaheim, CA 92805 Job Placement: Yes
Counseling: No
Accreditation: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools & Colleges of Technology; Open Entry/Exit: Yes
Building Maintenance & Management
Clerical Services
Computer Technology
Data Processing
Machine Shop & Machine Tool Technology
Medical Assistant
Welding Technology

TECHNICAL CAREER INSTITUTE Financial Aid: No

Address: 23331 El Toro Road, Suite 105, Lake Forest, CA 93630 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.careersinmedicine.com Counseling: No
Child Care: No
Medical Assistant t
stan
Clinical Assistant
T.E.S.T. NDT INC. Financial Aid: No
Address: 193 Viking Ave., Brea, CA 92821 Job Placement: No
Web Site: www.testndt.com Counseling: No
Child Care: No
Biomedical Technology
Electromechanical Technology
Instrumentation Technology
QUALITY CONTROL
THE MODELS CENTER Financial Aid: No

Address: 9281 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618-1648 Job Placement: No
Web Site: www.themodelscenter.com Counseling: No
Child Care: No
Drama and Dramatics
Theatre Arts, General

T.I.D. COMPUTER TRAINING CENTER Financial Aid: No

Address: 300 S. Sycamore St., Santa Ana, CA 92705 Job Placement: Yes
Counseling: Yes
Clerical Services
Sales & Marketing Operations
TOURO UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 10542 Calle Lee, Suite 102, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 Job Placement: No
Counseling: Yes
Address: 5665 Plaza Dr., Third Floor, Cypress, CA 90630 Child Care: No
Phone: (714) 226-9840 Fax: (714) 226-9844 Open Entry/Exit: Yes
Web Site: www.tourou.edu ESL: No

Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges & Schools
Degree: Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree & Doctorate Degree
Health Computer & Information Sciences
Care
Computer Networking & Telecommunications
Computer Systems Security
Educational Administration
TUSTIN ADULT EDUCATION Financial Aid: No

Address: 13780 Orange St., Tustin, CA 92780 Job Placement: No
Web Site: www.tustin.k12.ca.us Counseling: Yes
Child Care: No
School Type: Secondary School with Occpational Programs Open Entry/Exit: No
Accreditation: California State Department of Education (Courses Only) Distance Learning: No
ESL: Yes
Data Processing

UNION CONTRACTORS LICENSE SCHOOL Financial Aid: No

Address: 8942 Garden Grove Blvd., Garden Grove, CA 92844 Job Placement: No
Counseling: No
Accreditation: Bureau for Private Postsecondary & Open Entry/Exit: Yes
Vocational Education Distance Learning: Yes
Construction Management & Inspection
Construction Trades
UNITED EDUCATION INSTITUTE Financial Aid: No

Address: 2201 Dupont Dr., Suite 800, Irvine, CA 92612 Job Placement: No
Counseling: No
Medical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy
UNITED TRUCK & CAR DRIVING SCHOOL INC. Financial Aid: Yes
Web Site: www.drivetrucks.com Counseling: Yes
Child Care: No
Degree: Diploma ESL: Yes
Truck & Bus Driving

UNIVERSAL CAREER INSTITUTE Financial Aid: No

Web Site: www.uci-education.net Counseling: No
Computer Repair Child Care: No
Business Automation
Data Processing
Photographic & Video Technician
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 204 Administration, Irvine, CA 92697 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.uci.edu Counseling: Yes
Child Care: No
School Type: Public 4 or More Year College or University Open Entry/Exit: No
Degree: Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree & Doctorate Degree ESL: No
Selected Programs or Courses Offered:

Accounting
Biological Sciences
Child Development
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Earth Sciences
Education
Engineering (Aerospace, Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Development,
Electrical, Environmental, Material, Mechanical & Transportation)
Humanities
International Relations
Linguistics
Medicine
Pharmacology
Physical Sciences
Psychology
Social Sciences
Performing Arts (including Acting, Dance, Film, Music & Theater)
Visual Arts

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE EXTENSION Financial Aid: No

Address: P.O. Box 6050, Irvine, CA 92616-6050 Job Placement: No
Web Site: www.unex.uci.edu Counseling: No
Child Care: No
Education Administration
Engineering
Health Professions
Information Science
Investments & Securities
Investments Operations Management
& Securities
Paralegal
Writing
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 26632 Towne Center Dr., Foothill Ranch, CA 92610 Job Placement: No
Address: 10540 Talbert Ave., East Tower, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Career Development: Yes
Counseling: Yes
Web Site: www.phoenix.edu Open Entry/Exit: No
School Type: Private 4 or More Year College or University ESL: No
Accreditation: Commission on Institutions of Higher Education;
Microsoft Certified System Engineer;
Degree: Diploma, Certificate & Bachelor’s, Master’s & Doctorate Degrees

Accounting
Information Science
Nursing

UNIVERSITY OF REDLANDS Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 200 E. Sandpointe Ave., Suite 300, Santa Ana, CA 92708 Job Placement: No
Web Site: www.redlands.edu Counseling: No
Child Care: No
Degree: Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree & Master’s Degree ESL: No
Accounting
Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Communication Disorders
Community Organization, Resources & Services
Computer Science
Biological Sciences Economics
Education
Environmental Studies International Relations
International Relations
Liberal Arts
Pre-Law
Pre-Medicine
Psychology
US TECHNICAL INSTITUTE Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 223 E. Imperial Highway, Fullerton, CA 92835 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.ustechnicalinstitute.com Counseling: No
Child Care: No
Microsoft Certified Solutions Provider; WIA Eligible Training ESL: No
Provider (One or More Programs)
Degree: Certificate
Accounting
Clerical Services

VANGUARD UNIVERSITY Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 27128-B Paseo Espada, Suite 603, Costa Mesa, CA 92675 Job Placement: Yes
Address: 55 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Career Development: Yes
Web Site: www.vanguard.edu Child Care: No
Open Entry/Exit: No
School Type: Private 4 or More Year College or University Distance Learning: No
Accreditation: Western Association of Schools & Colleges ESL: No
Degree: Diploma, Certificate & Associate, Bachelor’s & Master’s Degrees
Accounting
Biological Sciences
Communication
Education
Liberal Arts
Marketing
Performing Arts
WEBSTER UNIVERSITY Financial Aid: Yes

Address: 2151 Michelson Dr., Suite 160, Irvine, CA 92612 Job Placement: Yes
Web Site: www.webster.edu/ca Counseling: No
Child Care: No
Bureau for Private Postsecondary & Vocational Education; ESL: No
North Central Association of Schools & Colleges
Degree: Diploma, Associate Degree, Bachelor’s Degree & Master’s Degree
WEST ORANGE COLLEGE Financial Aid: No

Address: 12865 Main St., Suite 105, Garden Grove, CA 92840 Job Placement: No
Web Site: www.westorangecollege.com Counseling: No
Child Care: No
Clerical Services

WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT UNIVERSITY Financial Aid: No

Address: 201 E. Sandpointe Ave., Office 400, Santa Ana, CA 92707
Job Placement: No
Phone: (714) 850-4800 Fax: (714) 708-2082
Web Site: www.taftu.edu
Counseling: No
Child Care: No
Open Entry/Exit: No
Degree: Master’s Degree & Doctorate Degree
ESL: No
Accounting
Legal Research
Sales & Marketing Operations
BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
Taxation
Financial Aid: No
WILSHIRE CONTINUING EDUCATION CENTER
Address: 315 E. Wilshire, Fullerton, CA 92832 Job Placement: No
Web Site: www.sce.cc.ca.us Counseling: No
Child Care: No
Education
Writing
WOLDEN MULTIMEDIA INSTITUTE Financial Aid: No

Mailing Address: 411 W. Broadway, Anaheim, CA 92805 Job Placement: Yes
Physical Address: 888 Disneyland Dr., Suite 500, Anaheim, CA 92802 Career Development: No
Web Site: www.wolden.com Child Care: No
School Type: Private Business or Technical School Distance Learning: No
Accreditation: Bureau for Private Postsecondary & Vocational Education; ESL: No
Degree: Certificate
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YORBA LINDA CONTINUING EDUCATION CENTER Financial Aid: No

Address: 4175 Fairmont Blvd., Yorba Linda, CA 92886 Job Placement: No
Web Site: www.sce.cc.ca.us Counseling: No
Child Care: No
Degree: Diploma & Certificate ESL: Yes
Accounting
Clerical Services
Computer Science
Cooking
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Financial Planning O O KIN
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Interior Design
Performing Arts (Acting, Dance & Music)
Visual Arts (Ceramics, Drawing, Fine Arts, Folk Art, Jewelry, Painting,
Photography & Sculpture)
Writing

Appendices
Occupational Outlook 2003
Appendix A ......................................................................... 270

Occupations with the Fastest Job Growth
Appendix B .......................................................................... 271
Occupations with the Greatest Job Growth
Appendix C ......................................................................... 272
Occupations With the Most Job Openings
Appendix D .......................................................................... 273
Occupations With Projected Job Loss
Appendix E .......................................................................... 274
Occupations With High Educational Requirements
Appendix F .......................................................................... 275
Occupations With Low Educational Requirements
Appendix G ......................................................................... 276
Sample CCOIS Questionnaire

Appendix A
Occupations with the Fastest Job Growth*

Orange County 2001 - 2008
Occupations 2001 2008 New Jobs Percent Growth
Computer Support Specialists 5,300 8,440 3,140 59.2%

Network & Computer Systems Administrators 3,620 5,460 1,840 50.8%
Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 3,000 4,510 1,510 50.3%
Computer Software Engineers, Applications 6,700 9,950 3,250 48.5%
Network Systems & Data Communication Analysts 1,380 2,000 620 44.9%
Pest Control Workers 680 940 260 38.2%
Database Administrators 1,570 2,160 590 37.6%
Computer Systems Analysts 4,640 6,270 1,630 35.1%
Computer & Information Systems Managers 4,080 5,460 1,380 33.8%
Surgical Technologists 610 810 200 32.8%
Respiratory Therapists 760 1,000 240 31.6%
Speech-Language Pathologists 610 800 190 31.1%
Social & Human Service Assistants 1,220 1,590 370 30.3%
Manicurists & Pedicurists 1,090 1,420 330 30.3%
Special Ed. Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary 870 1,130 260 29.9%
Environmental Engineers 910 1,180 270 29.7%
Physician Assistants 710 920 210 29.6%
Public Relations Specialists 1,540 1,990 450 29.2%
Pharmacy Technicians 1,440 1,860 420 29.2%
Security & Fire Alarm Systems Installers 1,090 1,400 310 28.4%
Medical Assistants 4,690 6,010 1,320 28.1%
Personal Financial Advisors 500 640 140 28.0%
Graphic Designers 2,720 3,480 760 27.9%
Sales Managers 5,370 6,860 1,490 27.7%
Medical Equipment Repairers 1,050 1,340 290 27.6%
Medical Records & Health Information Technicians 870 1,110 240 27.6%
Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Workers 400 510 110 27.5%
Public Relations Managers 620 790 170 27.4%
Dental Assistants 3,460 4,380 920 26.6%
Advertising & Promotions Managers 1,580 2,000 420 26.6%
Hotel, Motel, & Resort Desk Clerks 2,100 2,650 550 26.2%
Personal & Home Care Aides 1,770 2,230 460 26.0%
Gaming Change Persons & Booth Cashiers 770 970 200 26.0%
Dental Hygienists 1,670 2,100 430 25.7%
Security Guards 13,550 16,980 3,430 25.3%
Fitness Trainers & Aerobics Instructors 3,080 3,860 780 25.3%
Customer Service Representatives 23,190 29,020 5,380 25.1%
Multi-Media Artists & Animators 440 550 110 25.0%
Demonstrators & Product Promoters 2,280 2,840 560 24.6%
Medical & Health Service Managers 1,570 1,950 380 24.2%
Nuclear Technicians 620 770 150 24.2%
Marketing Managers 3,660 4,540 880 24.0%
Interior Designers 920 1,140 220 23.9%
Interviewers, Except Eligibility & Loan 1,300 1,610 310 23.8%
Occupational Therapists 800 990 190 23.8%
Reservation & Transportation Ticket Agents & Travel Clerks 1,150 1,420 270 23.5%
Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration Mechanics 1,540 1,900 360 23.4%
Chemical Technicians 640 790 150 23.4%
Gaming Dealers 3,440 4,230 790 23.0%
Child Care Workers 2,440 3,000 560 23.0%
Total of These Occupations 130,010 169,950 39,940 30.7%
*Excludes “All Other” occupational groups and occupations with employment of less than 400 in 2001.
Source: Employment Development Department, Projections and Planning Information, Module D, Table 4

Appendix B
Occupations with the Greatest Job Growth*

Orange County 2001 - 2008
Occupations 2001 2008 New Jobs Percent Growth
Retail Salespersons 44,760 51,250 6,490 14.5%

Customer Service Representatives 23,190 29,020 5,830 25.1%
Janitors & Cleaners, Except Maids/Housekeep Cleaners 23,130 28,340 5,210 22.5%
Office Clerks, General 33,940 38,740 4,800 14.1%
Cashiers 33,270 37,850 4,580 13.8%
Waiters & Waitresses 25,810 29,630 3,820 14.8%
Combined Food Prep/Serving Workers Including Fast Food 16,460 20.220 3,760 22.8%
General & Operations Managers 25,810 29,540 3,370 14.5%
Security Guards 13,550 16,980 3,430 25.3%
Computer Software Engineers, Applications 6,700 9,950 3,250 48.5%
Landscaping & Groundskeeping Workers 16,490 19,670 3,180 19.3%
Laborers & Freight, Stock, & Material Movers, Hand 20,080 23,260 3,180 15.8%
Computer Support Specialists 5,300 8,440 3,140 59.2%
Registered Nurses 14,160 17,140 2,980 21.0%
Sales Reps.Wholesale/Manufacturing Except Tech/Scientific 23,150 25,860 2,710 11.7%
Receptionists & Information Clerks 15,170 17,630 2,460 16.2%
Teacher Assistants 12,130 14,520 2,390 19.7%
Cooks, Restaurant 13,900 16,280 2,380 17.1%
Stock Clerks & Order Fillers 17,490 19,510 2,020 11.5%
Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 10,710 12,680 1,970 18.4%
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Ed. 14,610 16,570 1,960 13.4%
Executive Secretaries & Administrative Assistants 17,200 19,060 1,860 10.8%
Team Assemblers 18,610 20,460 1,850 9.9%
Network & Computer Systems Administrators 3,620 5,460 1,840 50.8%
Packers & Packagers, Hand 12,300 14,120 1,820 14.8%
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office/Admin. Support 16,600 18,340 1,740 10.5%
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 12,300 14,030 1,730 14.1%
Accountants & Auditors 10,370 12,090 1,720 16.6%
Shipping, Receiving, & Traffic Clerks 13,950 15,670 1,720 12.3%
Maids & Housekeeping Cleaners 8,820 10,530 1,710 19.4%
Computer Systems Analysts 4,640 6,270 1,630 35.1%
Construction Laborers 9,500 11,120 1,620 17.1%
Truck Drivers, Heavy & Tractor-Trailer 8,060 9,680 1,620 20.1%
Nursing Aides, Orderlies & Attendants 7,630 9,210 1,580 20.7%
Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 3,000 4,510 1,510 50.3%
Sales Managers 5,370 6,860 1,490 27.7%
Carpenters 9,850 11,280 1,430 14.5%
Financial Managers 8,010 9,420 1,410 17.6%
Computer & Information Systems Managers 4,080 5,460 1,380 33.8%
Electricians 6,390 7,760 1,370 21.4%
Medical Assistants 4,690 6,010 1,320 28.1%
Bookkeeping, Accounting, & Auditing Clerks 17,840 19,130 1,290 7.2%
Food Preparation Workers 9,070 10,320 1,250 13.8%
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special & Vocational Ed. 6,920 8,120 1,200 17.3%
Counter & Rental Clerks 5,610 6,700 1,090 19.4%
Maintenance & Repair Workers 10,470 11,500 1,030 9.8%
Chief Executives 6,380 7,340 960 15.0%
Automotive Service Technicians & Mechanics 5,910 6,840 930 15.7%
Dental Assistants 3,460 4,380 920 26.6%
Marketing Managers 3,660 4,540 880 24.0%
Total of These Occupations 664,120 779,290 115,170 17.3%
*Excludes “All Other” occupational groups.


Appendix C
Occupations With the Most Job Openings*, 2001-2008
Occupation Number of Job Openings Education/Experience Required
Retail Salespersons 19,600 Short-Term, On-the-Job Training

Cashiers 16,420 Short Term, On-the-Job Training
Waiters & Waitresses 14,870 Short-Term, On-the-Job Training
Combined Food Prep. & Serving Workers 11,920 Short-Term, On-the-Job Training
Office Clerks, General 9,700 Short-Term, On-the-Job Training
Janitors & Cleaners, Except Maids & Housekeepers 8,460 Short-Term, On-the-Job Training
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers 8,390 Short-Term, On-the-Job Training
Sales Reps. Wholesale & Manufacturing, Except Technical/Scientific 7,350 Moderate-Term, On-the-Job Training
Customer Service Representatives 7,340 Moderate-Term, On-the-Job Training
General & Operations Managers 6,920 Bachelor Degree Plus Experience
Stock Clerks & Order Fillers 6,900 Short-Term, On-the-Job Training
Security Guards 6,380 Short-Term, On-the-Job Training
Landscaping & Groundskeeping Workers 6,370 Short-Term, On-the-Job Training
Cooks, Restaurant 5,500 Long-Term, On-the-Job Training
Registered Nurses 5,150 Associate Degree
Receptionists & Information Clerks 5,010 Short-Term, On-the-Job Training
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 4,400 Bachelor Degree
Teacher Assistants 4,310 Short-Term, On-the-Job Training
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 4,230 Short-Term, On-the-Job Training
Team Assemblers 4,210 Moderate-Term, On-the-Job Training
Packers & Packagers, Hand 4,170 Short-Term, On-the-Job Training
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Workers 4,060 Work Experience
Executive Secretaries & Administrative Assistants 3,980 Moderate-Term, On-the-Job Training
Food Preparation Workers 3,980 Short-Term, On-the-Job Training
Shipping, Receiving, & Traffic Clerks 3,800 Short-Term, On-the-Job Training
Bookkeeping, Accounting, & Auditing Clerks 3,730 Moderate-Term, On-the-Job Training
Computer Software Engineers, Applications 3,620 Bachelor Degree
Computer Support Specialists 3,330 Associate Degree
Maids & Housekeeping Cleaners 3,180 Short-Term, On-the-Job Training
Counter & Rental Clerks 3,110 Short-Term, On-the-Job Training
Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery 3,080 Short-Term, On-the-Job Training
Secretaries, Except Legal & Medical 3,040 Moderate-Term, On-the-Job Training
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 3,040 Work Experience
Accountants & Auditors 2,870 Bachelor Degree
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special Ed. 2,790 Bachelor Degree
Carpenters 2,670 Long-Term, On-the-Job Training
Cleaners of Vehicles & Equipment 2,560 Short-Term, On-the-Job Training
Truck Drivers, Heavy & Tractor-Trailer 2,460 Moderate-Term, On-the-Job Training
Chief Executives 2,450 Bachelor Degree Plus Experience
Financial Managers 2,330 Bachelor Degree Plus Experience
Nursing Aides, Orderlies, & Attendants 2,320 Short-Term, On-the-Job Training
Medical Assistants 2,310 Moderate-Term, On-the-Job Training
Electricians 2,280 Long-Term, On-the-Job Training
Construction Laborers 2,270 Moderate-Term, On-the-Job Training
Dishwashers 2,270 Short-Term, On-the-Job Training
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 2,270 Short-Term, On-the-Job Training
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production & Operating Workers 2,270 Work Experience
Tellers 2,220 Short-Term, On-the-Job Training
Sales Managers 2,090 Bachelor Degree Plus Experience
Maintenance & Repair Workers, General 2,010 Long-Term, On-the-Job Training
Source: Employment Development Department at Projections and Planning Information, Module D, Table 7
*Excludes “all other” occupational groups

Appendix D
Occupations With Projected Job Loss*, 2001-2008
Annual Average Number

Employment of Jobs Openings Due Education/Experience
Occupation 2001 2008 Lost to Separations Required
Order Clerks 8,620 8,030 -590 1,220 Short Term, On-the-Job Training
Insurance Claims & Policy Processing Clerks Training 2,810 2,500 -310 310 Moderate Term, OJT Training
Telephone Operators 1,000 740 -260 180 Short Term, On-the-Job Training
Loan Interviewers & Clerks 3,520 3,270 -250 160 Short Term, On-the-Job Training
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 2,780 2,550 -230 550 Short Term, On-the-Job Training
Computer Operators 2,300 2,100 -200 270 Moderate Term, On-the-Job Training
Word Processor & Typists 1,990 1,800 -190 270 Moderate Term, On-the-Job Training
Eligibility Interviewers, Government 1,850 1,720 -130 360 Moderate Term, On-the-Job Training
Butchers & Meat Cutters 1,540 1,460 -80 260 Long Term, On-the-Job Training
Upholsterers 720 650 -70 160 Long Term, On-the-Job Training
Telecommunications Equipment Installers/Repairers 3,620 3,570 -50 460 Postsecondary Vocational Education
Office Machine Operators, Except Computers 910 860 -50 220 Short Term, On-the-Job Training
Electronic Home Entertainment Installer 280 240 -40 30 Postsecondary Vocational Education
Meter Readers, Utilities 210 180 -30 30 Short Term, On-the-Job Training
Machine Feeders & Offbearers 2,360 2,340 -20 210 Short Term, On-the-Job Training
Lathe & Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, 980 960 -20 270 Moderate Term, On-the-Job Training
Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Prepress Technicians & Workers 1,230 1,210 -20 270 Long Term, On-the-Job Training
Couriers & Messengers 2,320 2,310 -10 450 Short Term, On-the-Job Training
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, 2,500 2,490 -10 340 Moderate Term, On-the-Job Training
Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, 890 880 -10 200 Moderate Term, On-the-Job Training
Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Procurement Clerks 680 670 -10 110 Short Term, On-the-Job Training
Photographic Process Workers 140 130 -10 20 Moderate Term, On-the-Job Training
*Excludes “All Other” occupational groups and occupations with employment of less than 400 in 2001.

Appendix E
Occupations With High Educational Requirements,

Orange County Top 10 Clusters
Cluster Occupation Mean Educational Requirement OC Job OC Mean

Growth Hourly Wage
1999-2006 (2002)
Biomedical
Biological Scientists Bachelor/Professional Degree 130 $32.79
Chemical Technicians Bachelor/Professional Degree 90 $15.71
Chemists Bachelor/Professional Degree 150 $23.70
Computer Hardware
Electric Engineers Bachelor/Associate Degree 1380 $32.50
Sales Engineers Associate/Bachelor Degree 200 $34.56
Electrical Technologists Associate Degree 890 $21.12
Communications
Field Engineers Associate/Bachelor Degree 1850 $51.00
Communications Associate/Bachelor Degree 1380 $32.50
Systems Engineers
Digital and Hardware Associate/Bachelor Degree 2430 $32.50
Engineers
Construction
Construction Managers Associate Degree 540 $37.44
Electricians High School/Associate Degree 750 $23.46
Plumbers, Pipefitters, High School/Associate Degree 400 $19.29
and Steam Fitters
Defense-Aerospace
Mechanical Engineers Bachelor/Associate Degree 540 $33.37
Electrical and Bachelor/Associate Degree 1380 $32.50
Electronic Engineers
Engineering Technicians Associate/Bachelor Degree 500 $21.12
Energy & Environment
Instrumentation/ Associate/Bachelor Degree 140 $13.21
Calibration Technicians
Environmental Analysts Associate/Bachelor Degree 160 $29.21
& Health Specialists
Health Services
Radiology Technologists Associate/Bachelor Degree 200 $24.43
Registered Nurses Associate Degree 1960 $26.45
Occupational Therapist Associate Degree 70 $35.16
Computer Software
Software Engineers Bachelor/Associate Degree 2430 $37.95
Project Managers Bachelor/Associate Degree 1850 $51.00
Technical Writers Associate/Bachelor Degree 150 $29.19
Tourism
Food Service and High School or Equivalent 320 $20.93
and Lodging Managers
Guards/Watch Guards High School/No Formal Education 3630 $10.00
Bartenders High School/No Formal Education 170 $8.49
Business & Professional Services
Systems Analysts Bachelor/Associate Degree 5090 $32.66
Accountants & Auditors Bachelor/Associate Degree 1570 $27.87
Financial Managers Associate/ Bachelor Degree 1240 $44.04
Source: Godbe Research and Analysis, Survey of Employers, Conducted for the Orange County Workforce Investment Board, 2002, the California Employment
Development Department, and the Orange County Workforce 2003.

Occupations With Low Educational Requirements,
Orange County top 10 Clusters
Cluster Occupation Mean Educational Requirement OC Job OC Mean

Growth Hourly Wage
1999-2006 (2002)
Biomedical
Assemblers/Fabricators High School or Equivalent 160 $10.00
Optical Goods Workers Associate Degree/High School 130 $16.53
Product Inspectors, Associate Degree 350 $13.21
Testers, Graders
Computer Hardware
Electrical Assemblers High School or Equivalent 310 $10.58
ASIC Engineers Associate Degree/High School N/A N/A
Facility or Quality Associate Degree/High School N/A N/A
Communications
Electrical and Electronic High School 310 $10.58
Assemblers
Product Inspectors, High School 350 $13.21
Testers, and Graders
Service Representatives Associate Degree/High School 420 $15.03
Construction
Painters and Paperhangers High School/No Formal Education 750 $14.22
Cement Masons High School/No Formal Education 1060 $19.85
Roofers High School/No Formal Education 130 $15.34
Defense/Aerospace
General Maintenance Repairers No Formal Education 1720 $16.23
Assemblers and Fabricators High School/No Formal Education 160 $10.00
General Machinists High School or Equivalent 980 $16.90
Energy & Environment
Refuse Collectors No Formal Education/High School 10 $14.66
Electric and Electronic Associate Degree 1380 $35.31
Engineers
Health Services
Non-Certified Home High School/Associate Degree 560 $8.99
Health Aides
Medical Assistants Associate Degree/High School 1350 $12.45
Certified Nursing Aides Associate Degree 890 $10.25
Computer Software
Data Entry Keyers High School/Associate Degree 550 $12.52
Sales Representatives Associate Degree 1350 $32.81
Customer Support Specialists Associate Degree 4090 $21.89
Tourism
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaners No Formal Education 108 $7.95
Food Preparation Workers No Formal Education/High School 1200 $8.86
Amusement/Recreation No Formal Education/High School 850 $7.21
Attendants
Business & Professional Services
Telemarketers and Solicitors High School or Equivalent 2210 $12.55
Accounting Clerks Associate Degree/High School 1120 $16.23
Sales Agents Associate Degree/High School 4090 $24.61
Source: Godbe Research and Analysis, Survey of Employers, Conducted for the Orange County Workforce Investment Board, 2002, the California Employment
Development Department, and the Orange County Workforce 2003.
“N/A” denotes occupations from the Godbe survey for which comparable classifications are not available in the California Employment Department data.

Appendix G
Sample CCOIS Employer Questionnaire

ALL RESPONSES ARE KEPT STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL
Whom should we contact with any further questions?
Name: _____________________________________________
Position: ____________________________________________
Phone: ____________________ Fax: ____________________
Occupation:
Does your firm employ any individual performing the duties in the occupation described above? Yes No
If yes, please complete this survey for the occupation described.
If no, please return this questionnaire to the above address.
If your firm has multiple locations, please confine your answers to locations in your county.
1. What job title(s) does your firm use Job Title(s): 005
for these duties?
2. a. How many employees does your firm currently have in this occupation? Number of Employees: 010
b. In this occupation, how many are: Number of Males: 060 Number of Females: 061
c. In this occupation, how many current employees are there; and on average, how many weekly hours do they work?
Regular, Full Time: Number of Employees: 590 Average Weekly Hours Worked: 591
Regular, Part Time: Number of Employees: 650 Average Weekly Hours Worked: 651
Temporary/On Call: Number of Employees: 630 Average Weekly Hours Worked: 631
Seasonal: Number of Employees: 610 Average Weekly Hours Worked: 611
3. In your firm, what shifts are available for this occupation? Day 684 Swing 685 Graveyard 686
(check all that apply) Other 687 Please specify _____________ 688
4. Has your firm hired in this occupation within the last 12 months? Yes 021.1 No 021.2
If yes, how many were hired to fill: vacancies resulting from promotions within your firm? 031
vacancies resulting from people in permanent positions leaving your firm? 032
new permanent positions resulting from growth? 030
temporary, on call, or seasonal positions? 033
5. a. During the last 12 months, did your firm's employment in this Decline 480.3 Remain Stable 480.2 Grow 480.1
occupation: (Check one)
b. Over the next 24 months, do you expect your firm's employment Decline 740.3 Remain Stable 740.2 Grow 740.1
in this occupation to: (Check one)
6. When you hire applicants for this occupation, is prior experience in Yes 390.1 No 390.4 Not required, but preferred 390.5
this occupation required?
If yes or preferred, how much experience in this occupation is _____________ (months) 410
required/preferred?
Is experience in other occupations accepted? Yes 411 No 412 Please specify below.
Occupation:_____________________414 ______(months) 416
7. If prior experience is required when you hire applicants for this occupation, please indicate how difficult it is for your firm to find
fully qualified applicants. (Circle one)
Not Difficult 1 721.1 2 721.2 3 721.3 4 721.4 Difficult
8. If prior experience is not required when you hire applicants for this occupation, please indicate how difficult it is for your firm to
find qualified applicants. (Circle one)
Not Difficult 1 731.1 2 731.2 3 731.3 4 731.4 Difficult

Appendix G Sample CCOIS Employer Questionnaire
9. Does your firm accept training as a substitute for experience in this occupation? If yes, Yes 391.1 No 391.4
how many months of training can generally be substituted? __________________ (months) 391.5
10. Is technical or vocational training required prior to employment in this Yes 392.1 No 392.4 Not required, but preferred 392.5
occupation? If yes or preferred, what kind of training is required? _______________________153 ___________(months)156
11. What is the minimum level of education your firm requires when hiring an applicant in this occupation? (Check one).
Less than high school diploma 140 High school diploma or equivalent 141 Associate Degree (2 year) 142
Bachelor Degree (4 year) 144 Graduate Study 158
12. What is the usual income earned by your firm's employees in this occupation at For other compensation, please indicate the
average the following levels of skills and experience? overall earnings and types(s) of compensation.
Base Wage or Salary Other Compensation Type of Compensation
- New hires, no experience (trained or untrained): $_____________550 $_____________553 Commission 560
- New hires who are experienced: $_____________551 $_____________554 Tips 561
- Experienced employees after 3 years with your firm: $_____________552 $_____________555 Bonus 562
(Please check one) Hour 556H Week 556W Hour 557H Week 557W Piece Rate 563
Month 556M Year 556A Month 557M Year 557A Other 564
Specify__________565
13. Are the wages for employees in this occupation subject to a collective bargaining or union Yes 300.1 No 300.2
agreement? If yes, what is the name of the union or local number? ________________________ 301
14. Please check which benefits your firm offers full-time (FT) and part-time (PT) employees in this occupation and which best
describes who pays for them:
Employer Pays All Share Cost Employee Pays All Not Provided
FT PT FT PT FT PT FT PT
Medical Insurance 573 583 903 913 923 933 943 953
Dental Insurance 574 584 904 914 924 934 944 954
Vision Insurance 575 585 905 915 925 935 945 955
Life Insurance 576 586 906 916 926 936 946 956
Sick Leave 571 581 901 911 921 931 941 951
Vacation 570 580 900 910 920 930 940 950
Retirement Plan 572 582 902 912 922 932 942 952
Child Care 577 587 907 917 927 937 947 957
Other (Please Specify): _____________ 578 588 908 918 928 938 948 958
15. a. Does your firm ever promote employees in this occupation to higher level positions? Yes 514.1 No 514.2
If yes, what are the titles of the positions to which they may be promoted? _______________510 ______________511
b. What skills are important for career advancement? ____________________515 _________________516 _________________517
16. What computer software skills, if any, does your firm seek in applicants for this occupation? (Please check all that apply)
Specify software names: None 055
Word Processing 050 Spreadsheet 051 Database 052 Desktop Publishing 053 Other: ____________054
______________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________________ ________________________
17. What other new skills are needed to perform the duties of this occupation? ____________________460 _____________________461
18. When your firm hires employees for this occupation, which are the top three most successful recruitment methods?
In-house promotions or transfers 370 Newspaper ads 372 Internet 383
EDD 374 Walk-in applicants 379 Colleges/Universities 384
School/program referrals 376 Union hall referrals 378 Employee referrals 371
Private employment agencies 373 Trade journals 381 Other (Please specify): 380
_______________________________
19. Are you aware of any new, changing, or emerging Yes 393.1 No 393.2
occupations in your industry? Please specify: ____________________________________________________________393.3
Would you like to receive a complimentary copy of the survey results for this occupation? Yes 382.1 No 382.2
THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION !

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Occupational Information System

2003 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Chairman Thomas W. Wilson, Fifth District

Charles V. Smith, First District

ADMINISTERED AND PUBLISHED BY

Orange County Workforce Investment Board

Andrew Munoz, Executive Director

Orange County Workforce Investment Board

Occupational Outlook Report - 2003 1

ORANGE COUNTY OCCUPATIONAL PROFILES (2001-2003) ...................... 19

2 Orange County Workforce Investment Board

Medical Appliance Technicians (SOC) ........................................................................................... 104

TRAINING PROVIDER DIRECTORY ............................................................... 191

APPENDICES ................................................................................................ 269

Occupational Outlook Report - 2003 3

Orange County Profile

Orange County is second only to Los Angeles County in popu-

4 Orange County Workforce Investment Board

ORANGE COUNTY INDUSTRY TRENDS AND OUTLOOK 2001 — 2008

Government employment will expand by

Construction will increase by 12,300 jobs.

Transportation and public utilities should

Occupational Outlook Report - 2003 5

Orange County 2003 State of the Workforce

1. Low-educated workers’ comprise a very substantial

6 Orange County Workforce Investment Board

Select Skills Required for Top Orange County Growth

CLUSTER OCCUPATION & SKILLS NEEDED

Biomedical Assembler, Fabricator Assembler Precision Sales Rep's, Medical

Occupational Outlook Report - 2003 7

Introduction to the 2003 Occupational Outlook

THE OCCUPATIONAL PROFILES

8 Orange County Workforce Investment Board

Program Marketing Training providers can effectively

Occupational Outlook Report - 2003 9

Guide to the Occupational Profiles

10 Orange County Workforce Investment Board

Occupational Outlook Report - 2003 11

Small - Less than 2,175 TRAINING PROVIDERS

12 Orange County Workforce Investment Board

Occupational Outlook Report - 2003 13

1997 Bakers - Bread and Pastry

1995 Cardiology Technologists

14 Orange County Workforce Investment Board

REPORT YEAR OCCUPATIONAL TITLES

1995 Data Entry Keyer’s - Except Composing

1995 Economists, Including Market Research Analysts

1999 Fiber Optic Technicians

1997 Gardeners, Groundskeepers – Except Farm

1993, 1996 Hairdresser, Hairstylists and Cosmetologists

Occupational Outlook Report - 2003 15

REPORT YEAR OCCUPATIONAL TITLES

1994, 1997 Hotel Desk Clerks

2000 Import/Export Specialists

2000 Janitors, Cleaners - Except Maids & Housekeeping Cleaners

1999 Landscaping & Groundskeeping Laborers

1996, 2001 Machinists

1997 Network Control Technicians

1994, 1999 Occupational Therapists

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REPORT YEAR OCCUPATIONAL TITLES

1998, 2001 Painters & Paperhangers - Construction & Maintenance

1993-96, 2001 Radiological Technologists