1. Occupational Therapy Assistants and Aides
Growth rate: 40%
Average salary: $54,520
Occupational therapy assistants and aides work for the main therapist. They provide direct support to clients to help them recover. They have the highest growth rate for vocational careers.

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If you’re looking for a career change but you’re not interested in a traditional college degree, try out one of these 11 best vocational careers for the future.