Some cooks learn their skills through on-the-job training. Although no formal education is required, some restaurant cooks and private household cooks get formal cooking and culinary skills training. The median hourly wage for cooks was $10.44 in May 2015. Overall employment of cooks is projected to grow 4 percent by 2024. The BLS estimates 158,900 new jobs in this field by 2024.
9. General and operations managers
Although education and training requirements vary widely by position and industry, many top executives have at least a bachelor’s degree and quite a bit of work experience. Many people in this position continue to improve their skills with professional development training. The median annual wage for top executives was $102,690 in May 2015. Employment of top executives is projected to grow 6 percent by 2024. Employment growth will vary by industry and is largely dependent on the rate of industry growth. The BLS estimates 151,100 new jobs in this field by 2024.
Construction laborers learn their trade through on-the-job training. Formal education is not typically required but some have apprenticeships. The median annual wage for construction laborers was $30,890 in May 2015. Employment of construction is projected to grow 13 percent by 2024. Laborers work in all fields of construction, and demand for these workers will mirror the level of overall construction activity. The BLS estimates 147,400 new jobs in this field by 2024.