Highlights

• This 2004-05 edition of the Career Guide to Industries discusses 42 industries, which accounted for about 3 out of 4 wage and salary jobs in 2002.

• An explanation of information presented in the Career Guide appears in Information in the Career Guide to Industries. Organizations that can provide additional information also are listed.

• The Career Guide presents information on job outlook for the Nation.

• Sources of State and local labor market and career information are available.

• The Occupational Outlook Handbook—a companion to the Career Guide—discusses careers from an occupational perspective.

Last Modified Date: February 27, 2004