Job openings result from the need to replace workers who leave an occupation and the need to fill vacancies created by business expansion. During the 2010-2020 projection period, it is estimated that employers will need to find workers to fill over 170,000 job openings. Nearly one-third of the projected job openings are attributed to the economic growth that is expected to occur during the projection period. The remaining openings are due to replacement needs resulting from employee turnover.

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