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Post by freecharlie on Apr 3, 2016 22:29:45 GMT
I'm having my students do a presentation on the career they want after high school. Since most of my students are not interested in a 4 year university, I was trying to think of some careers that require only a certificate or 2-year degree. I am going to do my own board as an example, but I keep coming up with things that interest me or that I know my students may want to do (I don't want to take theirs or have them just copy mine) and I'd like some other ideas as well.
Things I thought of: EMT massage therapist truck driver welder
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Post by johnnysmom on Apr 3, 2016 22:31:43 GMT
Beautician Daycare provider pharmacy tech
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Post by cindyupnorth on Apr 3, 2016 22:38:18 GMT
Physical therapist assistant Occupational therapy assistant. Library assistant Medical assistant CNAs Hair stylist Xray tech Lab tech Bank Tellers
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Post by basketdiva on Apr 3, 2016 22:41:12 GMT
Vet technician There are many in the healthcare field that fit the bill Accounting clerks Auto/motorcycle/marine repair technicians
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Post by anxiousmom on Apr 3, 2016 22:44:04 GMT
Go to your local community college's website and check out their certificate programs and AS degrees. That way, not only will you get an idea of what is out there, you get what is local to you. Most community colleges constantly monitor in demand occupations for your area, so they are pretty on top of what is needed in your specific community.
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Post by freecharlie on Apr 3, 2016 22:51:18 GMT
Go to your local community college's website and check out their certificate programs and AS degrees. That way, not only will you get an idea of what is out there, you get what is local to you. Most community colleges constantly monitor in demand occupations for your area, so they are pretty on top of what is needed in your specific community. Done, I just couldn't decide what I wanted to do my presentation on. I wanted to make it relevant to this class without having to do it again for next year's (this year is all boys. Next year will be two girls)
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Post by coaliesquirrel on Apr 3, 2016 22:52:17 GMT
firefighter paramedic
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Post by cindyupnorth on Apr 3, 2016 23:04:14 GMT
Police officer
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Post by tomboymama on Apr 3, 2016 23:14:10 GMT
Medical coding
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Post by penny on Apr 3, 2016 23:18:02 GMT
A lot of trades require less than 4 years - electrician, plumber, mechanic (various kinds ex. car, airplane, HVAC), tool and die maker, sound engineer, lighting engineer (if that's the correct title), interior decorating (interior design is more, but not sure if it's a full four)...
Don't forget about entrepreneurial type jobs - hairdresser, barber, nail tech, aesthetician, personal trainer, personal assistant, animal grooming... Various levels of training are required, but then they can work for someone else, freelance, work for themselves... So it opens up business ownership options too...
In the medical field there are a lot, as someone else mentioned... Paramedic, firefighter, PSW, phlebotomist, ultrasound tech, Xray tech, nursing aid/assistant, dental assistant, dental hygienist, various rehab options, vet tech...
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Apr 3, 2016 23:18:16 GMT
Paralegal
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Post by scrappysurfer on Apr 3, 2016 23:20:44 GMT
Chef, realtor
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Post by danalz on Apr 3, 2016 23:27:05 GMT
Pharmacy tech Dental assistant Administrative assistant Welding Electronics Graphic design
Our local tech college has a great site with info on all of their programs. Many people come out of there making more than those with 4 year degrees.
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Post by hop2 on Apr 3, 2016 23:27:22 GMT
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Post by hop2 on Apr 3, 2016 23:30:24 GMT
Equipment operator ( bull dozers, back hoes etc ) Crane operator The former needs a certificate and the latter needs the former plus additional training, none of which is at a university.
My sister was an equipment operator and she was pretty good at it.
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Post by myshelly on Apr 3, 2016 23:34:26 GMT
I really dislike it when people say 2yr degree/4 yr degree as opposed to associate/bachelor.
It can take 4 years to get an associate degree. Or it could take 2 years to get a bachelors. I got my bachelors in 2 years.
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Apr 3, 2016 23:36:06 GMT
Find out what a stenographer/court reporter needs. We have a real shortage of those in my neck of the woods, although maybe my advice should also include "see if your state needs any of them."
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Post by Peamac on Apr 4, 2016 0:20:01 GMT
Gun smith. DD's fiance's brother-in-law went to school to be a gun smith. It was less than two years, and he works at a place that makes very specific collectible guns (not automatic weapons, but black powder, etc)
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Post by eleezybeth on Apr 4, 2016 0:32:54 GMT
This can be state dependent but many states you can be an alcohol and drug abuse counselor at a 2 year or certificate level. You are to a therapist, but a counselor yet even those words depend on state laws.
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Post by zookeeper on Apr 4, 2016 0:40:09 GMT
Radiology tech Registered cardiovascular tech
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Post by ntsf on Apr 4, 2016 0:42:51 GMT
Computer technician..network, software...programmer...lots of jobs in these areas too.
specially hardware.. data centers are not going to be moved overseas
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Post by ktdoesntscrap on Apr 4, 2016 0:45:04 GMT
Welder, boilermaker... Big money in both.
Teaching assistant
Hospitality, there are a lot of associate degrees.
Brewer
Massage therapist
Postal worker
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Post by maureen on Apr 4, 2016 1:15:59 GMT
HVAC Tech and Plumber. There is good money in both.
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Post by pridemom on Apr 4, 2016 1:54:12 GMT
The easiest way to get a comprehensive list is to check out community college websites. Have your students research tech programs at schools in your area. Railroad engineer Electrician Power line journeyman Ultrasound diagnostic technician Police officer RN dental hygienist Welding Heavy equipment operator Construction trade Auto mechanic Diesel engine Refrigeration HVAC
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Apr 4, 2016 2:19:05 GMT
Bookkeeper -accounting clerk Fleet manager Truck driver -CDL ITIL RN can have Associates degree CNA
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Post by kellybelly77 on Apr 4, 2016 2:27:10 GMT
Dh is a machinist. He learned the trade in the navy but you can also go to vo tech to learn it. He makes great money as machinists are in high demand.
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Post by perumbula on Apr 4, 2016 4:32:29 GMT
Looking at a community college offerings can help, but often they will give you an associates degree even if you can't actually get hired in the field with that degree. also make sure you understand which degrees require pre-reqs that lengthen the time it takes to get the degree. For example, my husband earns a good living as a PT assistant with an associates degree, but that degree took four years of college work to get. There were nearly two years of pre-reqs to get into the program. I would be very wary of ones that don't have those. I know a guy who went to one of those for profit colleges to be a PTA. He took the licensing exam five times and still couldn't pass it.
Teach the kids that it's not just about choosing a career and finding a college that teaches. With vocations that don't require a lot of post secondary education, it seems where you go to college matters a lot more than it does with traditional bachelor degree and higher jobs. Tell them to ask about accreditation and make sure the accrediting institution is a real thing that is respected in the industry. also ask about percentage of graduates hired in their field and percentage that pass the licensing exam on the first or second try.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 4, 2016 4:40:23 GMT
HVAC Tech and Plumber. There is good money in both. We know hvac guys who make more than my husband. But you have to be willing to work in hot weather/crawl spaces/ cold attics.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 4, 2016 4:44:10 GMT
Welding. And keep taking classes.
Underwater welding. A friend's brother worked 3 months out of the year. He owns outright hunting camps in Montana and Alaska. And a huge boat for fishing when he is not hunting.
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Post by PolarGreen12 on Apr 4, 2016 4:51:34 GMT
Find out what a stenographer/court reporter needs. We have a real shortage of those in my neck of the woods, although maybe my advice should also include "see if your state needs any of them." My cousin just did that program, it was 18 months. It's sort of self paced after a certain point to where you could finish sooner or even longer depending on how much time you have to devote to it.
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