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More medical jobs in Denver were added on a yearly basis at the end of last year than jobs in any other industry.

During December, the unemployment rate in Colorado took a slight jump, from 8.6 percent to 8.8 percent. That rate is still lower than the national average of 9.4 percent. The Denver area had an unemployment rate of 8.7 percent during November.

The Denver-Aurora-Broomfield area employed roughly 1,195,800 people during December, which is just up from 1,195,700 people during November and a .7 percent increase from the previous year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Several new funding initiatives will create new Houston medical jobs and Austin healthcare jobs.

The Texas Emerging Technology Fund recently announced that it will award research superiority grants to two local universities and invest in four companies throughout the state. The funding will be used to develop and commercialize innovative technologies.

“Texas continues to be a leader in jobs, innovation and technological development, thanks in part to investments through the Texas Emerging Technology Fund that have helped attract top researchers to our universities and cutting-edge companies to the state,” Gov. Rick Perry said. “The technologies being developed by these investments have the potential to significantly impact a wide range of aspects in our lives, from the way we use energy to the way we treat and cure diseases.”

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Dallas healthcare jobs and education jobs accounted for the majority of employment growth the city has seen during the past year.

During August, the Dallas area’s unemployment rate dropped to 8.4 percent after remaining at 8.5 percent for two months in a row. That decrease keeps the area’s rate below the national average of 9.6 percent.

The Dallas-Plano-Irving area had a total non-farm employment of 2,021,900 workers during August, which is down from 2,023,900 workers during July and a 1.2 percent increase from last year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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If you like to teach others and are interested in Dallas healthcare jobs, you may want to consider a career as a health educator.

The main goal of a health educator is to promote individual and community health by educating people about behaviors that can prevent certain health problems. This is usually done by planning and implementing health programs that encourage a healthy lifestyle.

Most employers require applicants for this job to have a bachelor’s degree from a health education program. Employees also can choose to become a Certified Health Educator Specialist by passing an examination from the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing.

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If you’re looking for Houston healthcare jobs and are interested in the technical side of the industry, you may want to consider a career as a medical equipment preparer.

Medical equipment preparers clean, sterilize, install and prepare laboratory or healthcare equipment. They also may be responsible for performing routine laboratory tasks, such as operating and inspecting equipment.

Anyone embarking on a career as a medical equipment preparer should expect to find plenty of employment opportunities during the near future, according to the Texas Workforce Commission.

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Thousands of young people are working in Baltimore County jobs this summer.

Baltimore’s YouthWorks summer jobs program is providing work opportunities for more than 5,400 young people. The youths, ages 14 to 24, are employed at more than 400 private sector and nonprofit organizations throughout the city.

The youths will work 30-hours per week through August 6. Work settings include summer camps, hospitals, universities, and law offices. There also are many green jobs and positions in the Youth Ambassador Program.

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A severe number of Phoenix medical jobs could be lost if the state goes through with planned cuts to healthcare programs.

During a recent news conference, businesses leaders announced that plans to cut state programs that provide healthcare would cost tens of thousands of jobs, and those losses would extend beyond positions in the healthcare industry.

According to an article by the Arizona Daily Star, the cuts will impact the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System and the Arizona Department of Health Services. Overall, the state is planning to cut about $800 million, which will ultimately result in the loss of $2.7 billion from Arizona’s economy.

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There are many opportunities for those seeking unconventional Portland medical jobs.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that more than one of every 10 Americans - or 25 million people - suffers from chronic, disabling conditions that cause major limitations and decreased quality of life.

In some cases, conventional western medicine is unable to provide relief for these people, who then often turn to other methods of care, such as acupuncture, herbs, mind and body techniques, homeopathy, chiropractic and massage.

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Houston medical jobs are still among the most stable in the area.

Many staffing agencies and job market analysts note that Houston’s medical industry has remained the most resilient throughout the economic recession. Luckily for job seekers, the industry continues to see some of the most significant job growth in the city.

“Healthcare has been the most consistent large hirer over the last quarter,” reCareered President Phil Rosenberg told the Houston Chronicle. “Two weeks ago, 10 of the top 40 recruiters were health care companies.”

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Those considering a teaching career should look into Phoenix education jobs.

Most of the city’s public primary and secondary schools are operated by the Phoenix Union High School District. The district enrolls about 26,000 students and employs 2,800 workers throughout its 17 schools, according to Wikipedia.

PUHSD is known for attracting highly-qualified teachers and retaining experienced staff because it offers the highest teacher salaries in Arizona, as well as health benefits, professional growth opportunities and administrative support.

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