Percentage change in employment, projected 1998-2008    Occupation				Percent change    Computer engineers			108  Computer support specialists			102  Systems analysts				 94  Database administrators			 77  Desktop publishing specialists			 73  Paralegals and legal assistants		 62  Personal care and home health aides		 58  Medical assistants				 58  Social and human service assistants		 53  Physician assistants				 48      Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Speaker Notes:

Workers with computer skills are in demand. Of the 10 fastest growing occupations, the top 5 are computer-related. Three of the top 10 are health-related: personal care and home health aides, medical assistants, and physician assistants.

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