The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics keeps track of the average wages and number of workers involved in various occupations over time and also makes projections about what jobs may show the most growth in the future. Using data available at the bureau's website, www.bls.gov, try to look up information on an occupation that interests you. How does it pay compared to other jobs? Is demand projected to rise in the future?
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