Convention managers/coordinators
Work with corporations, organizations, facilities, hotels, banquet managers, and outside vendors to produce successful conventions or meetings.

Administrative assistants
Replace secretaries in many organizations; they type, file, and take phone calls, in addition to scheduling appointments, making travel arrangements, and performing other office duties.

Environmental engineers
Plan compliance methods in line with environmental regulations based on employer needs and policies.  May be involved in the disposal of hazardous materials, monitoring emissions of pollutants, or checking the safety of employees on the job.

Computer managers
Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of software and hardware components in a computer system.

Desktop publishing specialists
Use advanced computer graphics and word processing programs to produce reports and other publications.

Quality assurance directors
Develop and administer quality assurance, total quality management, and statistical control programs.

Utilization review coordinators
Study medical and hospital records to ensure that appropriate and cost effective treatment is provided to all patients and that available resources are efficiently utilized.
Bankruptcy specialists
May represent either the debtor or creditor when

bankruptcy is declared.

Web masters
Write the computer code necessary to publish or update text and images on Internet Web sites.

Consumer credit counselors
Provide information on budgeting, money management, mortgages, and financial planning.

Resettlement coordinators
Help refugees and immigrants adjust to life in a new country.

Bus aides
Assist drivers by monitoring passengers, keeping order, and assisting passengers in boarding and getting off buses.

Volunteer coordinators
Recruit, train, schedule, and organize activities for volunteers.

Credentiallers
Obtain and verify information about employment, education, or licensing credentials for job candidates.

Job coaches
Provide job training and counseling to disabled persons going from welfare to work.  May help with job adjustment and salary negotiations.

Development directors
Coordinate fundraising programs for schools, colleges, and other charitable organizations.  May write requests for funds from foundations.

* Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bulletin 2506

6                 CTC Newsletter . November 2000

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