Hot jobs on LI -- and how to get one

Emergency 911 operator Mindy Zoota, 40, fields calls at Yaphank Police Headquarters. (April 8, 2010) Credit: James Carbone
Where will the jobs be on Long Island in the future? Find out how to navigate such fast-growing industries as health care, "green collar," and technology.
LI's dominant future jobs will be business support
Even in a bad economy, some jobs abound
As Long Island ages, medical sector jobs increase

Focus on customer service seen for jobs in retail

Essential public jobs will grow, others will fall
Other economic sectors: Few gains seen

High-tech skills seen as key to manufacturing jobs

NYC economy always affects LI -- for better or worse

Crossroads: Electronic technology

Crossroads: Noreen Carro, LMN Printing Co.

Crossroads: Raj Mehta, Infosys International, Inc.
Crossroads: David Mavashev, Nastel Technologies
Crossroads: Engineering educator

Crossroads: Kirk Kordeleski, Bethpage Federal Credit Union
Crossroads: Recycling
Crossroads: Engineering

Crossroads: Payroll service
Career advice: Air-conditioning technician
Career advice: Substance-abuse counselor
Computer system analyst
Career advice: Fitness trainer
Career advice: Physical therapist
Crossroads: Dental assistant
Career advice: Home health aide
Crossroads: X-ray technician
Accountant
Career advice: Veterinarian tech
Career advice: Alternative energy installer