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Our mission is to change the perceptions of skilled professions with students, parents and educators.

THE PATH FILLED WITH PROMISE BEGINS HERE.

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If you think you’re ready to use your passion and talent to start shaping our state’s future, then it’s time to take a look at a skilled profession. It’s more than just finding a high-wage, stable career – it’s finding the sense of pride that comes from building something bigger than yourself. Explore some of North Carolina’s innovative, in-demand professions below.

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Automation and Robotics

Top 10%: $93,900
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Median: $58,760
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CAD/CAM Drafter

Top 10%: $82,555
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Median: $57,886
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CNC Operator

Top 10%: $70,505
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Median: $49,309
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Commercial Truck Driver

Top 10%: $67,460
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Median: $44,760
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Computer Programmer

Top 10%: $137,743
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Median: $94,140
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Construction

Top 10%: $168,300
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Median: $102,400
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Diesel Technician

Top 10%: $66,010
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Median: $48,260
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Electrician

Top 10%: $72,924
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Median: $65,938
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Heavy Equipment Operator

Top 10%: $81,640
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Median: $62,910
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HVACR Technician

Top 10%: $83,897
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Median: $65,231
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Industrial Maintenance

Top 10%: $82,220
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Median: $58,810
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Lineworker

Top 10%: $92,680
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Median: $65,200
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Machinist

Top 10%: $75,899
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Median: $45,905
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Plumber

Top 10%: $95,864
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Median: $73,320
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Welder

Top 10%: $101,251
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Median: $73,531
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