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The state of construction jobs in Houston and throughout Texas appears to be improving along with the rest of the nation, although signals of a full recovery still remain mixed.

A recent report from the Associated General Contractors of America found that Texas added the most construction jobs over the last year, even as the state lost the most construction jobs between January and February of this year.

Year over year, Texas added 31,500 construction jobs, an increase of 5.6 percent. The construction industry isn’t out of the woods just yet, however, as the state lost 4,300 construction jobs, a decrease of 1.4 percent, at the beginning of the year.

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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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Several Houston government jobs are being saved through an alternative plan.

The city is offering its employees a voluntary furlough plan during December. The Houston Organization of Public Employees, a union that represents city workers, encouraged Mayor Annise Parker to enact the plan in an effort to bridge Houston’s current budget gap.

Under the new plan, city employees are able to take up to 10 voluntary or involuntary furlough days per year, which is higher than the initial five-day limit set by the Board of Directors of the Houston Municipal Employees Pension System.

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There will be plenty of Houston tech jobs for geological and petroleum technicians during the near future.. Visit http://houston.jobing.com/cat/tech to learn more.

Geological and petroleum technicians help scientists with oil and gas exploration by collecting geological data and testing geological samples in order to determine their petroleum, mineral and element composition.

Candidates for most science technician positions are required to have an associate degree or certificate in applied science or a science-related technology. Most technicians begin working as trainees under the direct supervision of a scientist and eventually become supervisors.

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There should be some great opportunities for anyone seeking Houston customer service jobs in the near future.

A recent article from The Atlantic named Houston among the top cities that are projected to add service industry jobs in the coming years. The service industry, which is mainly made up of low-skill and low-wage jobs, accounts for more jobs throughout America than any other industry.

More than 60 million people - or 45 percent of the workforce - have these types of jobs. That’s not expected to change anytime soon, as the service industry should add 7.1 million new jobs by 2018. Of those positions, 400,000 will be for customer service professionals.

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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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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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