Current Conditions

Your work prospects are rated GOOD because:

	Employement grew at an above-average rate.
	Hourly wages ($26.08) are above the average ($18.07), and the rate of wage growth is also above average.
	The unemployment rate (2%) is below the 2004 average (7%).

Work Prospects

How the ratings are determined.

Outlook To 2009

Your work prospects will continue to be GOOD because:

	The employment growth rate will likely be above average because of ongoing trends--a growing and aging population that requires more health services, technology advances that improve the ability to diagnose/treat diseases, and increased government funding for health care.
	Although the retirement rate will likely be below average, the number of retiring workers should contribute to job openings.
	The number of job seekers will likely exceed the number of job openings. This will not be significant enough to have an impact on the work prospects.

Preparing for the Competition

You should seek opportunities in business as well as with community agencies.