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Brock’s Answer

The Trades! Many people don't "fit" with traditional college and that way of learning. A very underused path to a solid career are trade schools. Getting into plumbing, electrical, welding, carpentry and more are skills that will not be going away any time soon and pay well. If you like being hands on this is something to look into very closely.
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With increasing costs to higher education, pursuing a college degree can be tough for some. But here's the good news: Even if you don't continue school for another four years (or put it off until later in your career), there are still a surprising number of career opportunities for those with a high school diploma. With many career paths providing on-the-job training these days, it's often possible to move up into higher-paying positions without an additional degree.

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Police Officers – must first earn a high school diploma or GED before they can then receive training at a police academy. many places often require police officers to be 21 years of age. So, it could be advantageous to use these extra years to get a college degree. Thus, students who are hired after high school must work and train until they are 21 in order to become an officer. Other basic prerequisites for police officers include being a U.S. citizen and having a valid driver's license and clean record. Many students wonder how to get law enforcement experience before becoming a police officer. Working or volunteering at a police department during or after high school is a great way to accomplish this.
Flight Attendant – although no higher degree than a high school diploma is required to become a flight attendant, airlines may prefer that they have a college degree, or at least some college experience, especially as flight attendant jobs continue to be competitive. However, most flight attendant education will take place after someone is hired as a flight attendant. They will go through training to get an FAA certificate. This training, which usually lasts for three to six weeks, will educate future flight attendants in emergency procedures, airline policies, flight regulations and more. They'll also complete practice flights. Once they get their FAA Certificate of Demonstrated Proficiency, they'll continue to complete additional training as they progress in their jobs.
Nursing Assistant – programs can be completed in just a few weeks and generally include lab and clinical instruction. While enrolled in a program, students will learn basic nursing and personal skills, clients' rights, and effective communication techniques. Because nursing assistant programs require students to have certain basic functional abilities, good courses to take in high school in preparation for this occupation include math, reading, and English. Paying close attention to these areas in high school can also help students prepare for the assessment tests required by many CNA programs. Additionally, nursing assistants need to be able to effectively communicate patient information to nurses and other healthcare workers. Speech or writing courses in high school or other academic programs can help develop these skills.
Bank Teller – a high school diploma is needed to work as a bank teller. While a formal education is not required, some colleges and technical schools offer bank teller training programs and courses. Many banks prefer to provide on-the-job training so they can teach the exact skills and procedures needed to perform this work. While formal training programs exist for bank tellers, a majority of their training comes on the job. Tellers need to learn about government regulations for banking, as well as how to handle money, serve customers and adhere to the bank's business practices. Employers usually prefer to hire individuals who have had experience handling money. Applicants with strong accounting and math skills might want to consider a job as a teller. Applicants might be required to pass a reading and math competency test.
Customer Service Representative – jobs often require only a high school diploma and skills in communication, writing and math. However, the level of education needed might be higher for certain fields. For example, a high tech industry, such as engineering, typically requires that its customer service representatives have an associate's or bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field. Specific customer service representative certificate programs are available as well. These often focus on computer and communication skills. Additionally, customer service representatives often must undergo on-the-job training, during which they may have to learn about an industry that they have little or no prior knowledge of. The length of this training varies by employer, and customer service representatives might be required to update their knowledge and skills on a regular basis.
Thank you comment icon Thank you Dexter for your continued support. As we see in life, lots of people know what to do, but few actually do what they know. Knowing is not enough! We must take action. Doc Frick
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Rebecca’s Answer

Tertiary education gives you a lot of different school life and learning experience from your high school, e.g.
- Stay in the dorm with other students whom may come from other places in the world
- Participate the student union and be part of them to organize activities
- Many different subjects and courses you can choose or sit in
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It is really an amazing and precious experience to continue your study. You have plenty of time to work in the future. But, the tertiary education experience cannot be missed. Though you can continue your study as mature student in the future, you mood and feelings would be different.
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
Thank you comment icon Hi Rebecca, thank you for this helpful information but it doesn't answer the question the student had. What are some careers students can pursue after high school? Gurpreet Lally, Admin
Thank you comment icon You can explore some jobs that may not require high academic background, e.g. Retail Sales, Chief, Supermarket Shop Keeper, etc. Rebecca Tang
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Viviana’s Answer

Hello Dylan,

I genuinely think that everyone has their path and in this changing world there are careers for everyone and even more in this technological era. If you like technology you can pursue a digital career . Social media is a big industry that will continue to grow and it will look for people who´d like to thrive in this environment. I would encourage you to still be curious about learning new things and look for courses , diplomas or certificates that will help to broaden your knowledge for the industry , because there is always something new to learn. Don´t stop being curious , knowledge is a great tool for life.
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Wendy’s Answer

Dylan,

To be honest, I'd encourage you to think more in terms of passion & interests versus careers. When you find what you like, what interests you, and use that to narrow your search for a career.

Like others mentioned, there's trade schools which are great if that fits your interest. But you don't have to get stuck on thinking you "have" to go to school to build a career that you enjoy and to be successful. Some people make long, successful careers out of bartending because they love the energy, serving people, and the creativity it can allow. Some people make great careers out of playing music.

The true answer is you can make a good career out of anything, all you have to do is follow your passion.

Wishing you the best and I hope that helps!
Thank you comment icon Hi Wendy, can you go more into detail on what types of careers are available for high school grads? Gurpreet Lally, Admin
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Sanober’s Answer

Hi Dylan,

I would think about what interests you have and start there! This is a great age to explore what likes and dislikes you have school wise and you can use that to think about what career you can have after high school. There are many fields that you can intern in or start your career in after highschool, and it is best to search online to see what options you have with the field you choose. Think about what kind of future you see yourself having after high school.

Best of luck :)

Sanober
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