Hands-on paths

Common paths with real entry routes

These are not one-size-fits-all recommendations. They are common hands-on paths with public occupation data and concrete routes such as apprenticeships, helper roles, licenses, community college programs, or employer training.

Method

How the switchboard is built

Counts, source caveats, and how matches are ranked.

About the data: The registry covers current O*NET occupation profiles, while switch paths are a narrower AI-resistant subset. Options are ranked by fit and absolute BLS/O*NET market size, using projected five-year openings, five-year net job growth, and projected employment size. Qualification filters come from O*NET Education, Training, and Experience plus Job Zone reference text; military paths use USA.gov, BLS, Today's Military, and Official ASVAB sources for eligibility and screening details. Use them for planning, then verify licensing, branch rules, and contract terms locally. Exposure looks for computer, writing, information, administrative, and analysis-heavy work. Resilience looks for hands-on, on-site, repair, care, safety, production, transportation, and military service work.

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Full occupation catalogs

AI-robust career paths first, followed by AI-exposed careers and the full occupation registry.

Catalog

AI-robust careers

Catalog

AI-exposed careers

Registry

All occupations

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Free for people changing careers.

The public catalog, rankings, source links, and entry instructions should stay free to individuals. Revenue should come from clearly labeled sponsors, training partners, hiring organizations, and affiliate-ready course links without hiding public options or changing the underlying ranking.

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Relevant paid courses, apprenticeships, hiring programs, and association resources can be reviewed for job-specific placement. Public and free links remain first.

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Basis

Public sources and caveat

This site uses public occupation data as a planning input, not a prediction that any occupation will disappear. Generative AI affects tasks unevenly; local licensing, wages, demand, hiring standards, and personal constraints still matter.