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South Central WDA II: Klickitat County
Qualification: SOC code: 151131
Create, modify, and test the code, forms, and script that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software developers or other individuals. May assist software developers by analyzing user needs and designing software solutions. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.
According to the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the typical level of education that most workers need to enter this occupation is: Bachelor's degree. Additional training, experience, licenses or credentials may be required. Learn more at BLS.
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QualificationSoc area
Demand All workforce development areas, all counties
Balanced Pacific Mountain WDA: Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Thurston counties
Not in demand Snohomish WDA: Snohomish County
Demand Seattle King WDA: King County
Demand Pierce WDA: Pierce County
Balanced Benton- Franklin WDA: Benton, Franklin counties
Not in demand Spokane WDA: Spokane County
Balanced Northwest WDA: Whatcom county
Demand Southwest WDA: Cowlitz, Wahkiakum counties
Balanced North Central WDA: Chelan/Douglas counties
Balanced South Central WDA: Kittitas County
Balanced Olympic Consortium WDA: Kitsap county
Balanced Northwest WDA: Skagit county
Demand Southwest WDA: Clark County
Balanced North Central WDA: Grant, Adams counties
Balanced Olympic Consortium WDA: Clallam, Jefferson counties
Balanced Northwest WDA: Island, San Juan counties
Balanced North Central WDA: Okanogan County
Balanced South Central WDA: Skamania County
Balanced South Central WDA: Yakima County