A collage of people working in various industries

This list identifies the state’s in-demand careers and directs education, training, and funding toward them, ensuring students, job seekers, and educators focus on pathways with the strongest opportunities for employment and advancement.

  • Aerospace: Aviation, aeronautics, and astronautics.
  • Agribusiness: Agriculture, food processing, and agricultural machinery.
  • Business Services: Management, financial, and administrative services.
  • Construction: Industrial, residential, and roadway construction.
  • Education: Primary, secondary, and post-secondary education.
  • Energy & Environment: Power production and distribution.
  • Entertainment: Arts, music, film, television, and digital entertainment.
  • Hospitality & Tourism: Lodging, recreation, travel, and food service.
  • Information Technology: Programming, data management, networking, and IT support.
  • Life Sciences: Healthcare, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals.
  • Logistics & Transportation: Distribution, sales, and supply chain management.
  • Manufacturing: Production, maintenance, and quality assurance.