ENTRY LEVEL
(High School Diploma)
Examples of CAREER Opportunities for Entry Level:
Janitor, Painter, Construction Laborer, Domestic Worker, Sawmill Laborer,
Forklift Operator, Aircraft Assembler, Factory Worker, Building Maintenance
Worker, Tool Grinders
Educational Areas to Pursue for Entry Level Training:
Science, Math, Physical Education, Weight Training, Digital Communications,
all office technology classes, Small Engine Repair, Auto Shop, Wood and
Welding Fabrication, Teacher’s Aide, Career Choices, Driver’s
Education
Suggested Yearly Income for Entry Level Jobs:
One year experience: $18,000 Multiple years of experience: $30,000
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SKILLED LEVEL
(Technical or Community College, Certificates, Apprenticeship Programs,
or 2-Year Degrees)
Examples of CAREER Opportunities for Skilled Level:
Auto Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Plumber, Aircraft Mechanic, Office
Machine Repairperson, Welder, Heavy Equipment Operator, Carpenter, Machinist,
Telephone Installer, Radio/TV Repairer, Computer Service Technician, Computer
Support Specialists, Web Developers, Small Engine Mechanic
Educational Areas to Pursue for Skilled Level Training:
Science, Algebra, Geometry, Physical Education, Weight Training, Digital
Communications, all office technology classes, Small Engine Repair, Auto
Shop, Wood Fabrication and Welding Fabrication, Teacher’s Aide,
Career Choices, Work Experience, Driver’s Education
Suggested Yearly Income for Skilled Level Jobs:
One year experience: $26,000 Multiple years of experience: $75,000 plus
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PROFESSIONAL LEVEL
(Four-Year College or University Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate Degrees
or Beyond)
Examples of CAREER Opportunities for Professional Level:
Computer Engineer or Security Specialist, Chemical Engineer, Air Traffic
Controller, Flight Engineer
Educational Areas to Pursue for Professional Level Training:
For entry to a four-year college or university, you must take: 2 years
of the same foreign language, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Algebra I &II,
Geometry, and Senior Math
Additional classes: Any classes listed above that might benefit your career
Suggested Yearly Income for Professional Level Jobs:
One year experience: $66,000 Multiple years of experience: $98,000 plus |
Life skills Areas to Pursue for Engineering, Scientific,
& Environmental Training:
Remember, if you sign up for the military, you have many opportunities
available to you. How you are placed in the service depends on your scoring
on the ASVAB test. You can study the test online.
While in high school, job shadow individuals or businesses that might
need someone who works in your field of interest, look for someone to
serve as a mentor, look for summer work in your field of interest, work
to improve your math and science skills, participate in Career Day, research
jobs on the Internet using WOIS to learn about other opportunities.
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