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business & finance
MetroNorth
Business &
Finance
The financial sector is a
section of the economy made
up of firms and institutions
that provide financial services
to the commercial and
retail customers. This sector
comprises a broad range of
industries including banks,
investment companies,
insurance companies and
real estate firms. The business
and finance industry is one
that covers a diverse set of
jobs and opportunities, as
well. For instance, marketing,
sales, management,
human resources, etc. This
is an industry that is in
high demand with many
possibilities throughout Anoka
County.
IN DEMAND BUSINESS & FINANCE JOBS
INSURANCE SALES AGENTS
Sell life, property, health, or other types of
insurance.
This career is seeing high growth
compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 10,861 new
Insurance Sales Agents to meet market
demand between 2016-2026. This includes
the demand due to replacement (workers
leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as
growth.
This career pays above the statewide
median wage of $30.26 across
Minnesota, the wages range from $23.02
to $47.72.
This career requires a high school diploma or
equivalent. Some college is recommended to
learn the necessary skills to be competent in
this career.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE
MANAGERS
Oversee clerical or logistical activities for
businesses.
This career is seeing high growth
compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 6,484 new
Administrative Service Managers to meet
market demand between 2016-2026. This
includes the demand due to replacement
(workers leaving the occupation or retiring)
as well as growth.
This is a very high-wage career. It pays
well above the statewide median wage
of $43.21 across Minnesota, the wages
range from $34.33 to $53.57.
This career typically requires a bachelor’s
degree in one of the following studies:
Business Administration and Management,
Business Commerce, Clinical Research
Coordinator, or Entrepreneurship.
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