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3. Northern Virginia’s Workforce: 2020 August 4, 2015Find us online at alexandriaarlingtonwib.com and on Twitter @aawib. Net New Job Growth 2010 – 2020: Top 5 Sectors Source: George Mason University, June 2011. Job Openings 2010 – 2020: 649,630

4. Top 10 Middle Skill Jobs in DC Metro Find us online at alexandriaarlingtonwib.com and on Twitter @aawib. Job TitleNumber of Jobs Available in DC Metro Sales Associate4,748 Teller3,202 Retail Sales Associate2,049 Administrative Assistant1,778 Registered Nurse1,533 Receptionist1,361 Assistant Manager1,257 Customer Service Representative1,224 Phlebotomist1,041 Retail Sales Consultant886 Source: HELP WANTED Analytics, September 2014.

5. Most In-Demand Certifications in DC Metro 1.Certified Registered Nurse 2.Certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 3.Commercial Driver's License 4.Basic Life Support 5.Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information 6.First Aid certification 7.Certified in Nursing Administration 8.Occupational Safety & Health Administration Certification 9.Food safety programs 10.Licensed Practical Nurse 11.Advanced Cardiac Life Support 12.Certified Nursing Assistant 13.Pharmacy Technician 14.Automated External Defibrillator 15.Automotive Service Excellence 16.Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System 17.DOT Medical card 18.American Registry of Radiologic Technologists 19.Emergency Medical Technician 20.Early Childhood Education 21.Child Development Associate 22.Single Scope Background Investigation 23.Certified in Long Term Care 24.EPA standards 25.State insurance license Find us online at alexandriaarlingtonwib.com and on Twitter @aawib. Source: HELP WANTED Analytics, September 2014.

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