Work-A-Like Groups

Sharing and Networking

Work-A-Like Groups are groups of WAOE members who gather at the annual conference for information sharing and networking within their specialty.

Work-A-Like Groups


Agriculture & Renewable Resources

  • Agricultural Business
  • Agricultural Chemicals
  • Agricultural Mechanics
  • Agricultural Production
  • Farrier
  • Fish & Wildlife Management
  • Floriculture
  • Forestry Technician
  • Horticulture Technician
  • Irrigation Technician
  • Landscape & Turf Management
  • Natural Resources Management
  • Nursery Operation & Landscaping
  • Oceanography/Biology Technician
  • Tree Fruit Production
  • Urban Forestry
  • Veterinary Resources
  • Water Resources
  • Watershed Restoration

Business & Office

  • Accounting
  • Bookkeeping
  • Business Management
  • Clerk Typist
  • Computer Accounting
  • Computer Info Systems/Data Proc
  • Computer Operator
  • Court Reporter
  • Data Communications Specialist
  • Data Entry
  • Dental Secretary
  • Educational Secretary
  • Financial/Insurance Secretary
  • Financial Technician
  • Human Resource Management
  • International Business & Trade
  • International Business Secretary
  • Law Related Occupations
  • Legal Secretary
  • Medical Receptionist
  • Medical Records
  • Medical Secretary
  • Medical Transcriber / Word Processing
  • Microcomputer Applications
  • Microcomputer Sales & Services Multimedia Technician
  • Network Technician
  • Paralegal
  • Records/Information Management
  • Secretarial/Office Administration
  • Teller/Credit Services
  • Webmaster Technician
  • Word Processing

Electrical & Electronics

  • Appliance Repair
  • Audio Engineering/Digital Interface Biomedical Equip. Maintenance & Repair
  • Communications Electronics, Cable TV
  • Computer Integrated Manufacturing
  • Digital Design
  • Electrical Design Technician
  • Electrical, Mechanical/Instrument
  • Electrical Power Technician
  • Electrical, Residential/Industrial
  • Electronic Assembly
  • Electronics, Audio
  • Electronics, Aviation
  • Electronics, Computer/Office
  • Electronics, Fire/Security
  • Electronics, Industrial
  • Electronics, Technician
  • Hearing Aid Technician
  • Home Entertainment
  • Public Works
  • Robotics/Digital Control
  • Telecom/Telephone Main Technician
  • Vending Amusement machine Technician

Engineering - Related Fields

  • Architectural Engineering Technician
  • Chemical Technician
  • Civil Engineering Technician
  • Composite Materials Technician
  • Construction Technician
  • Drafting/CAD
  • Energy Management
  • Engineering Technician
  • Fiber Optic Technician
  • Geographic Information Systems
  • Indoor Environmental Control Technician
  • Industrial Technician
  • Manufacturing Engineering Technician
  • Mechanical Engineering Technician
  • Nondestructive Evaluation
  • Nuclear Technician
  • Quality Control
  • Scientific-Technician Communications
  • Structural Steel Detailing
  • Structural Technician
  • Surveying
  • Technician Illustration

Hospitality, Foods & Recreation

  • Baker
  • Culinary Arts/Food Service & Management
  • Gaming/Casino Operations
  • Hospitality/Tourism
  • Hotel/Motel/Restaurant Management
  • Museum/Gallery Management
  • Professional Entertainment
  • Recreation Technician
  • Senior Service Director
  • Waiter/Waitress

Industrial, Construction & Mfg

  • Cabinet Making & Mill working
  • Carpentry
  • Carpentry, Marine
  • Commercial Refrigeration/AC Maintenance
  • Computerized Numerical Control Machining
  • Home & Building Maintenance & Repair
  • Industrial Maintenance Technician
  • Machine Shop
  • Pulp & Paper Manufacturing Technician
  • Sheet Metal
  • Transition to Trades
  • Upholstery
  • Welding

Marketing & Sales

  • Call Center Service Representative
  • Cashier/Checker
  • Fashion Design/Merchandising
  • Food Marketing
  • General Supervision
  • Grocery Management
  • Logistics Management
  • Marketing & Sales
  • Material Distribution/Warehousing
  • Purchasing
  • Real Estate
  • Real Estate Appraisal
  • Retail Management
  • Service Representative

Mechanics - Related Fields

  • Aircraft Mechanics
  • Auto Body Rebuild
  • Auto Parts Merchandising
  • Auto Service Center Technician
  • Automotive Machinist
  • Automotive Recycling Technician
  • Automotive Technician
  • Diesel & Heavy Equipment
  • Fluid Power Technician
  • Marine Maintenance & Repair
  • Mobile Home & Trailer Repair
  • RV Maint & Small Engine Repair
  • Watch & Clock Technician

Media, Graphics & Design

  • Advertising/Public Relations
  • Commercial Art
  • Custom Apparel, Design & Construction
  • Electromechanical Package Design
  • Electronic Graphics & Publishing
  • Graphic Arts/Printing
  • Graphic Design
  • Interior Decoration/Design
  • Library Technician
  • Media Technician
  • Photography
  • Producer/Director
  • Radio Broadcasting
  • Television Production/Broadcasting
  • Visual Communications

Medical - Related Fields

  • Bio Technology
  • Central Services Technician
  • Chiropractic Technician
  • Dental Assisting
  • Dental Hygiene
  • Dental Laboratory Technician
  • Denture Technician
  • Diagnostic Ultrasound Technician
  • Dietetic Technician
  • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic
  • Gerontology
  • Health Unit Coordinator
  • HistoTechnology
  • Home Health Aide
  • Horticulture Therapy Aide
  • Invasive Cardiovascular Technician
  • Massage Therapist
  • Medical Assistant
  • Medical Laboratory Technician
  • Mental Health Technician
  • Noninvasive Cardiovascular Technician
  • Nuclear Medicine Technician
  • Nursing Assistant
  • Nursing, Associate Degree
  • Nursing, Practical
  • Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • Ophthalmic Technician
  • Orthotic/Prosthetic Technician
  • Pharmacy Assistant
  • Physical Therapy Assistant
  • Radio logic Technician
  • Rehabilitation Specialist
  • Respiratory Therapy
  • Surgical Technician
  • Vision Care Technician

Personal Services

  • Barbering
  • Beauty Salon Management
  • Cosmetology
  • Cosmetology Cadet Instructor
  • Custodial Services
  • Development Disabilities
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Educational Paraprofessional
  • Fitness Management Technician
  • Manicurist/Aesthetician
  • Musical Instrument Repair
  • Occupational Teacher/Trainer Educator
  • Photographic Equipment Technician
  • Saddle making
  • Trade/Power Sewing

Public Services

  • Administration of Justice
  • Building Inspection
  • Chemical Dependency Counselor
  • Corrections
  • Emergency Dispatcher
  • Environmental Technician
  • Fire Command Administration
  • Fire Investigation
  • Fire Science
  • Fisheries & Game Management
  • Hazardous Materials Management
  • Hearing Impaired Service
  • Human Service
  • Natural Resources
  • Parks Operation & Maintenance
  • Security Services
  • Sign Language Interpreter
  • Social Service
  • Waste Water Operation
  • Wild land Fire Suppression

Transportation Services

  • Air Traffic Control
  • Commercial Driver
  • Commercial Pilot
  • Distribution Management
  • Freight Forwarding Specialist
  • Helicopter Pilot
  • Transportation

Related Instructions

  • Technical Math
  • Technical English
  • Technical Oral/Written Communication
  • Social Science and Math
  • Work Based Learning
  • Co-op studies
  • Job Search Skills
  • Adult Basic Education (ABE)