Alabama has a lot to offer - lovely scenery, a low cost of living, and, for the employment seeker, a number of career areas expected to increase very rapidly now and in the future.

Careers in Health Care

According to America's Career InfoNet (www.ACINET.org), health care is currently Alabama's hottest employment field. Some of the most in-demand careers include medical assistant, home health aide, medical records and health information technician, personal and home care aide, dental hygienist, occupational therapist, and, since pets need health care too, veterinary technologist and technician.

Careers in Information Technology (IT)

Information technology (IT) is a growing field in Alabama as the modern workplace becomes increasingly sophisticated and technology-dependent. Some of the most in-demand jobs are network systems and data communications analyst, computer software engineer, database administrator, network and computer systems administrator, computer support specialist, and computer and information systems manager.

Careers in Education

Education is an expanding field in Alabama. Plenty of job opportunities exist for preschool and K-12 educators and administrators as well as support personnel. Opportunities also exist for special educators, adult educators, and postsecondary (college or university) educators.

Other Hot Alabama Careers

How about a job as an aerobics instructor, an aircraft mechanic, a paramedic, a paralegal, a desktop publisher, an HVAC mechanic, a convention planner, a choreographer, a mobile home installer, an environmental science and protection technician, an amusement and recreation attendant, or a window trimmer? All of these jobs also appear in the America's Career InfoNet (www.ACINET.org) list of top 50 fastest-growing jobs through the year 2012.