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Economic Outlook in Kansas
Kansas, the "Sunflower State," has a diverse economy that has seen better times. Recently, the state has seen losses in manufacturing, utilities, transportation, and professional and business services; however, the Kansas Department of Labor noted gains were seen in various industries, including government, education, health services, mining, and logging.
Top Industries in Kansas
Overall, the Kansas Department of Labor expects the total job market gain to reach 12 percent across all industry sectors between 2006 and 2016. Some of the most profitable and fastest growing occupations should include personal care and service occupations (25.6 percent growth), community and social service occupations (22.4 percent growth), farming, fishing, and forestry occupations (28.6 percent growth), and educational services (13.9 percent growth).
Economic Outlook in Kansas
Kansas, the "Sunflower State," has a diverse economy that has seen better times. Recently, the state has seen losses in manufacturing, utilities, transportation, and professional and business services; however, the Kansas Department of Labor noted gains were seen in various industries, including government, education, health services, mining, and logging.
Top Industries in Kansas
Overall, the Kansas Department of Labor expects the total job market gain to reach 12 percent across all industry sectors between 2006 and 2016. Some of the most profitable and fastest growing occupations should include personal care and service occupations (25.