California’s Employment Development Department maintains a list of high-growth occupations in the state. Here’s what on the list today:

• Carpenters
• Computer and Information Systems Managers
• Computer Software Engineers, Applications
• Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software
• Computer Support Specialists
• Dental Assistants
• Electricians
• Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors
• Home Health Aides
• Medical Assistants
• Network and Computer Systems Administrators
• Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts
• Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants
• Personal and Home Health Care Aides
• Registered Nurses
• Security Guards
• Social and Human Service Assistants
• Teachers, Elementary School
• Teachers, Secondary School