Compile an impromptu list of the largest and most influential industries in the United States and it's unlikely that sports will spring instantly to mind. Yet according to Plunkett Research, sports industry revenue exceeded $400 billion in 2007
The media coverage of the 2008 Democratic primaries generally focused on the issues that separated Senator Barack Obama and Senator Hillary Clinton, but the two candidates also shared a great deal of common ground.
Tennessee's economy was predominantly agricultural until the 1930s, when industry and manufacturing began a period of steady growth that wouldn't slow until about sixty years later.
An undergraduate degree in biology, chemistry or a related specialty can lead to a career in anything from veterinary medicine to pharmaceutical sales to teaching to chemical manufacturing.
The non-profit sector is a diverse and rapidly growing part of the U.S. economy, representing over 10% of the total American workforce. Charities, NGOs and think tanks participate in everything
The majority of jobs in the retail and wholesale sector require no more than a high school degree, relevant customer service experience, and on-the-job training. Many Cincinnati retail jobs are also seasonal or part-time in nature
The educational qualifications for Ohio shipping jobs can be quite flexible depending on the company and position. While employers may prefer a university degree or some college experience
Healthcare is one of the largest and fastest growing industries in both Texas and the U.S. as a whole. Texas healthcare jobs are staffed by people from all types of educational backgrounds, from high school graduates to professionals
Aspiring fashion designers often begin their careers with a degree in fashion design or fine arts. Fashion professionals who are interested in other aspects of the industry might study marketing, business, fashion merchandising or retail management.
As of April 2008, California accounted for about 12% of the U.S. workforce, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. California also has the largest and most diverse economy of any state in the nation