R765-615-7. Qualifying Jobs and Degrees

(1) Every other academic year, GOEO shall select five jobs that have the highest demand for new employees and offer high wages. Beginning July 1 of that year, those five positions are designated as qualifying jobs for the purposes of this grant program. Qualifying jobs must, at a minimum: (a) Rank in the top 40 % of jobs based on an employment index that considers both job growth rates and total openings; (b) Rank in the top 40 % for wages; and (c) Require an associate degree or a bachelor's degree. (2) At the same time, GOEO will identify and designate the associate or bachelor's degrees required to qualify for the five qualifying jobs.