Last Updated: February 20, 2009

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 is projected to create or save three to four million jobs in the United States. But certain jobs are expected to do better than others, according Laurence Shatkin, Ph.D. and author of the just-published "Great Jobs in the President's Stimulus Plan."

"As our country emerges from our current recession, we are expected to experience an era with many opportunities for employment," Shatkin said in a release. But what are those fields and jobs that are likely to grow and create a rewarding career for you?

Here's a look at some of the occupations — both white–, blue– and grey–collar, that Shatkin expects to provide strong growth as the stimulus law goes into effect:

Medical assistants: This occupation is forecast to grow more than 35 percent; moderate–term, on–the–job training is typically required.

Computer systems analysts: This occupation is forecast to grow 29 percent and a bachelor's degree is the typical level of education required.

Pre-school teachers: This occupation is forecast to grow more than 26 percent; post–secondary vocational training is typically required.

Management analysts: This occupation is forecast to grow nearly 22 percent; work experience plus a college degree is typically required.

Cost estimators: This occupation is forecast to grow 18.5 percent; work experience in a related position is typically required.

Civil engineers: This occupation is forecast to grow 18 percent; a bachelor's degree is typically required.

Mobile heavy equipment mechanics: This occupation is forecast to grow more than 12 percent; post–secondary vocational training is typically required.

Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer: This occupation is forecast to grow more than 10 percent; moderate–term, on-the-job training is typically required.

Construction carpenters: This occupation is forecast to grow more than 10 percent; long–term, on–the–job training is typically required.

Industrial machinery mechanics: This occupation is forecast to grow 9 percent; long–term, on–the–job training is typically required.

Before seeking a new occupation, be sure to consult with a financial planner about changes in your employee benefit packages. Also, learn more about buffing up your resume.