Outdated or Unsupported Browser Detected
DWD's website uses the latest technology. This makes our site faster and easier to use across all devices. Unfortunatley, your browser is out of date and is not supported. An update is not required, but it is strongly recommended to improve your browsing experience. To update Internet Explorer to Microsoft Edge visit their website.
Business & Professional Services cluster involve planning, oversight, and organizational tasks needed to run a business.
Each tab below includes a list of common career options based on the typical level of education each occupation requires.
The Registered Apprenticeship tab provides links to Wisconsin Registered Apprenticeship opportunities available within the career pathway.
If no training options are listed when clicking on the Education or ETPL links below it is recommended to manually type in the occupation and location in the search pages available for both Education and ETPL.
Career Pathways Resources| Occupations | Education & Training | WIOA Eligible Training | Open Jobs | Occupation Overview | Related Occupations | Wage Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Entry Keyers | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $36,310 |
| Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $34,150 |
| File Clerks | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $40,820 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $37,920 |
| Correspondence Clerks | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $43,680 |
| Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $37,960 |
| Telephone Operators | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $35,810 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $36,750 |
| Office Machine Operators, Except Computer | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $38,990 |
| Office Clerks, General | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $39,930 |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $41,220 |
| Customer Service Representatives | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $43,160 |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $42,100 |
| New Accounts Clerks | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $45,430 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $44,380 |
| Word Processors and Typists | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $44,820 |
| Procurement Clerks | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $45,690 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $51,050 |
| Meter Readers, Utilities | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $74,700 |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $54,150 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $57,240 |
| Postal Service Clerks | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $57,950 |
| Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $62,340 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $64,010 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | >Overview | Skill Explorer | $34,770 |
| Occupations | Education & Training | WIOA Eligible Training | Open Jobs | Occupation Overview | Related Occupations | Wage Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $46,370 |
| Order Clerks | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $40,150 |
| Occupations | DWD Apprenticeship | Typical education needed for entry | Education & Training | WIOA Eligible Training | Open Jobs | Occupation Overview | Related Occupations | Wage Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meter Readers, Utilities | Apprenticeship | High school diploma or equivalent | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $74,700 |
| Occupations | Education & Training | WIOA Eligible Training | Open Jobs | Occupation Overview | Related Occupations | Wage Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $44,920 |
| Occupations | Education & Training | WIOA Eligible Training | Open Jobs | Occupation Overview | Related Occupations | Wage Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resources Managers | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $128,830 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $132,240 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $143,570 |
| Chief Executives | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $206,810 |
| Project Management Specialists | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $88,830 |
| Facilities Managers | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $105,010 |
| Administrative Services Managers | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $109,160 |
| Labor Relations Specialists | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $75,070 |
| Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $49,310 |
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $80,300 |
| Fundraisers | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $61,770 |
| Training and Development Specialists | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $62,440 |
| Human Resources Specialists | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $64,570 |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $61,220 |
| Operations Research Analysts | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $78,320 |
| Management Analysts | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $99,630 |
| Industrial Production Managers | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $109,700 |
| Purchasing Managers | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $121,880 |
| General and Operations Managers | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $117,070 |
| Training and Development Managers | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $118,680 |
Occupation Column
Job types and descriptions. Based on the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system, a federal statistical standard used by federal agencies to classify workers into occupational categories for the purpose of collecting, calculating, or disseminating data.
DWD Apprenticeship Column
Links to Wisconsin registered apprenticeship opportunities for each occupation listed. Apprentices learn a portion of their skills in a traditional classroom, and receive most of their training on-the-job, while working for an employer.
Education & Training Column
List of education and training available for each occupation. Information in this tool comes from the U.S. Department of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), Institutional Characteristics and Completions.
WIOA Eligible Training Column
A list of trainings available for the occupation. Trainings are eligible for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title 1 training.
Open Jobs Column
Match your skills to open jobs. Skill Explorer is a Job Center of Wisconsin tool. Open Jobs List of current jobs, by occupation, from Skill Explorer.
Occupation Overview Column
Links to My Next Move, a website that provides information about each occupation. My Next Move is sponsored by the U.S Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration, and developed by the National Center for O*NET Development.
Related Occupations Column
Related Occupations List of jobs related to the occupation from Skill Explorer.
Wage Source Column
Bureau of Labor and Statistics Wage Data.
DWD Contact Information
201 E. Washington Ave
P.O. Box 7946
Madison, WI 53707
(608) 266-3131
Sign up for DWD news and updates
A proud partner of the 
network
THIS SERVICE MAY CONTAIN TRANSLATIONS POWERED BY GOOGLE. GOOGLE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES RELATED TO THE TRANSLATIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT.
The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) website has been translated for your convenience using translation software powered by Google Translate. Reasonable efforts have been made to provide an accurate translation, however, no automated translation is perfect nor is it intended to replace human translators. Translations are provided as a service to users of the DWD website, and are provided "as is." No warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, is made as to the accuracy, reliability, or correctness of any translations made from English into any other language. Some content (such as images, videos, Flash, etc.) may not be accurately translated due to the limitations of the translation software.
The official text is the English version of the website. Any discrepancies or differences created in the translation are not binding and have no legal effect for compliance or enforcement purposes. If any questions arise related to the accuracy of the information contained in the translated website, refer to the English version of the website which is the official version.
If you need an official translation of, or other meaningful access to, vital information on DWD's website, please contact the DWD WEB TEAM.