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While many schools across the country are being forced to eliminate teaching positions because of the economy and new educational standards, some Baltimore education jobs are actually available.

At the end of April, Baltimore County officials held their annual job fair for teaching applicants at the Timonium Fairgrounds. This year, about 3,000 people showed up for the job fair during the first few hours alone, according to WBAL.

The competition among job seekers was tough, with some applicants coming from places where employment opportunities are few and far between. However, many candidates stated that simply having a job was more important than choosing a particular position.

Organizers of the job fair said several applicants had returned to school for teaching in an effort to change careers, while some of the candidates were more experienced in the profession, and others were still in school.

Aside from the various teaching jobs available, Baltimore County officials have noted that other positions in healthcare and government also are open. However, it's no wonder that so many people are looking for teaching jobs, as the industry continues to thrive.

The Baltimore-Towson area's education and health services industry employed 239,400 workers during March, according to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is up from 237,300 workers during April and a 2.2 percent increase from last year.

The education and health services industry throughout Maryland as a whole employed 399,200 workers during March, up from 394,100 workers during February and a 1.9 percent increase from March 2009.

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