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75 careers shown.

business operations

Project Manager

Project managers help organize people, timelines, tasks, budgets, risks, and communication so work gets finished.

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Product Manager

Product managers help decide what a product should do, why, and in what order — by listening to users, working with designers and engineers, and tracking what's working.

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tech qa

Software Developer

Software developers design, build, test, and maintain the programs and systems that run on computers, phones, and the web.

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data analytics

Data Analyst

Data analysts turn raw data into clear summaries, charts, and answers so teams can make better decisions.

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healthcare support

Nurse

Nurses care for patients in hospitals, clinics, schools, and community settings — assessing, treating, educating, and supporting them through illness and recovery.

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education youth

Teacher

Teachers help students learn — planning lessons, leading classrooms, assessing progress, and supporting growth across academic, social, and emotional areas.

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skilled trades

Electrician

Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in homes, businesses, and industrial settings.

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skilled trades

Welder

Welders join metal parts together using heat, used across construction, manufacturing, shipbuilding, automotive, and infrastructure.

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creative content

Graphic Designer

Graphic designers use type, color, and imagery to communicate ideas — for brands, products, publications, social, packaging, and more.

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civic gov nonprofit

Social Worker

Social workers help people navigate challenges with mental health, housing, family, school, and access to services.

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finance compliance

Accountant

Accountants track, report, and analyze the flow of money for individuals, businesses, governments, and nonprofits.

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tech qa

Cybersecurity Analyst

Cybersecurity analysts help protect systems, networks, and data from attacks by monitoring activity, investigating alerts, and improving defenses.

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healthcare support

Dental Hygienist

Dental hygienists clean teeth, examine patients for signs of oral disease, and teach patients how to take care of their oral health.

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skilled trades

Construction Manager

Construction managers plan, coordinate, and oversee construction projects from start to finish.

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business operations

Marketing Manager

Marketing managers plan and run campaigns that help people learn about and choose a product, service, or organization.

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creative content

UX Designer

UX designers help shape how products feel to use — by researching users, sketching flows, prototyping, and working with teams to ship better experiences.

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healthcare support

Medical Assistant

Medical assistants support clinical and administrative work in doctor's offices, clinics, and outpatient settings.

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legal trust safety

Paralegal

Paralegals support lawyers with research, drafting documents, managing case files, and organizing evidence.

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skilled trades

HVAC Technician

HVAC technicians install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.

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entrepreneurship freelance

Entrepreneur / Small Business Owner

Entrepreneurs and small business owners start and run their own businesses — making products, offering services, hiring people, and serving customers.

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civic gov nonprofit

Public Health Worker

Public health workers help communities stay healthy — through education, programs, outreach, data, and policy.

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green infrastructure

Environmental Scientist

Environmental scientists study air, water, soil, and ecosystems to protect human health and the environment.

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creative content

Film / Media Producer

Producers help shepherd film, TV, video, podcast, or branded media projects from idea to finished piece — handling budget, schedule, crew, and logistics.

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creative content

Writer / Editor

Writers and editors create and shape written content — for publications, brands, books, marketing, journalism, technical docs, and more.

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civic gov nonprofit

Nonprofit Program Manager

Nonprofit program managers design, run, and improve programs that serve their organization's mission — coordinating staff, partners, volunteers, funding, and impact reporting.

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data analytics

Business Intelligence Analyst

Builds the reports and dashboards a company actually uses to run.

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data analytics

Junior Data Engineer

Builds the pipelines that move data so analysts can use it.

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data analytics

Operations Analyst

Finds the friction in how a company runs and proposes fixes with data.

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business operations

Operations Associate

Keeps the day-to-day machinery of a team running smoothly.

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business operations

Project Coordinator

Owns the calendar, the doc, and the follow-ups so projects ship.

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business operations

Executive Assistant

Is the operating system of a leader's week.

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business operations

HR Coordinator

Owns onboarding, benefits paperwork, and the human side of operations.

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business operations

Customer Success Associate

Helps customers get value from a product after they buy it.

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healthcare support

Patient Navigator

Helps patients move through a confusing system and not fall through cracks.

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healthcare support

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

First-response prehospital care in high-stakes moments.

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healthcare support

Community Health Worker

Bridges clinical care and the community it serves.

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healthcare support

Medical Scribe

Captures clinical notes in real time so clinicians can focus on patients.

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skilled trades

Electrician Apprentice

Learns the trade on the job while getting paid; licensed pathway after years of apprenticeship.

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skilled trades

Plumber Apprentice

Paid path into a licensed trade with long-term demand.

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skilled trades

Carpenter Apprentice

Frames, finishes, and builds — a backbone trade.

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tech qa

IT Support Specialist

First line for people whose computers won't behave.

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tech qa

QA Tester

Breaks software on purpose so users don't have to.

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Implementation Specialist

Gets a customer live on a software product.

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Product Operations Associate

Connects product, support, and data so the product team can ship faster.

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tech qa

Junior Frontend Developer

Builds what users see in the browser.

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creative content

Content Writer

Turns ideas into pages people want to read.

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creative content

Social Media Coordinator

Plans, schedules, and listens for a brand's social presence.

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creative content

Junior UI Designer

Designs the screens that make products usable and beautiful.

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creative content

Video Editor

Shapes raw footage into stories that hold attention.

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creative content

Freelance Photographer

Sells eyes and timing more than equipment.

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education youth

Paraprofessional

Supports classrooms — often the most-needed role in a school.

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education youth

Tutor

One-to-one teaching — flexible, real, and high-impact.

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education youth

Youth Program Coordinator

Runs the day-to-day of after-school and summer programs.

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civic gov nonprofit

Case Manager

Walks alongside people moving through systems — housing, benefits, recovery, reentry.

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civic gov nonprofit

Grant Writer

Translates a nonprofit's mission into fundable stories and numbers.

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civic gov nonprofit

Community Organizer

Builds power by building relationships, one conversation at a time.

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Junior City Analyst

Helps local government make decisions with cleaner data.

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finance compliance

Bookkeeper

Keeps a small business's books accurate enough to make decisions on.

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finance compliance

Accounts Payable Clerk

Owns the invoice-to-payment cycle for a company.

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finance compliance

Junior Compliance Analyst

Helps a regulated business stay on the right side of rules.

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logistics supply chain

Warehouse Associate

Moves goods accurately and safely — the muscle of e-commerce.

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logistics supply chain

Logistics Coordinator

Orchestrates shipments, vendors, and exception handling.

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logistics supply chain

CDL Truck Driver

Licensed driver for commercial freight; many local and regional routes.

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beauty wellness hospitality

Barista

Hospitality on shift — pace, taste, and warmth.

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beauty wellness hospitality

Cosmetologist

Licensed beauty work — flexible career with strong local demand.

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beauty wellness hospitality

Personal Trainer

Coaches individuals through structured programs in person or online.

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beauty wellness hospitality

Hotel Front Desk Agent

First impression of a hotel; combines service and operations.

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entrepreneurship freelance

Freelance Consultant

Sells a specific skill in scoped engagements.

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entrepreneurship freelance

Online Shop Owner (Etsy/Shopify)

Sells a craft or product online with real margins and real shipping.

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entrepreneurship freelance

Small Business Owner

Wears every hat at first — sales, ops, finance, hiring.

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green infrastructure

Solar Panel Installer

Field-based install of residential and commercial solar systems.

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green infrastructure

EV Service Technician

Specialized auto tech path with growing long-term demand.

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green infrastructure

Field Conservation Technician

Outdoor work supporting habitat restoration, monitoring, and data collection.

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legal trust safety

Trust & Safety Analyst

Reviews content and accounts to keep platforms safer.

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legal trust safety

Court Clerk

Keeps the courthouse running on time and on the record.

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