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What should someone do if they want to switch up their career choice and not pay a lot of money for more school ?

A sophomore in highschool, been thinking about what I want to do after highschool.

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Jenya’s Answer

Hey Owen,

I would recommend if you are interested in getting a degree, getting a broad degree (like business or finance, computer science ect ect) these degrees are easy to pivot from. Alternatively, I would also consider shadowing people in trade roles too (plumbers, mechanics, electricians). Maybe something will stick! Good luck
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Deborah’s Answer

I love this question, and while the path is different for everyone, the challenge is as well.
Today I have a Bachelors and a Masters and they are in different career paths, but they definitely here is my advice:
The 2 year degree is a gateway degree. You can get a cost efficient start to most any college degree at a two year college and transfer many of those credits to a 4 year and you still graduate from that 4 year college. If you plan well you can have two degrees in this process, an Associates and if you switch career paths you can transfer baseline credits and get off to e good start in your desired pathway. People change their minds because they grow. Everything you learn along the way becomes part of the experience you offer in your life's work.
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Fred’s Answer

It depends.

If you are employed, your company may have an educational benefit. My company will give me so much money per year to take classes. The amount varies on whether it's a bachelors, post-graduate, certification program, or something else. You may be able to work with a mentor or be 'loaned' to another team to learn new skills.

One way or another, you will have to pick up the new skills. Few companies will flat out pay for your learning if you are not also providing some other value to them. While it's not easy, it is not impossible to switch paths. It's often a balance between time, money, effort, and maybe a few other things.
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Sue Ann’s Answer

In any profession, you'll acquire versatile skills such as team leadership, conflict resolution, event organization, and management. These skills are not limited to one career path, but can be applied across various fields. So, even if you're considering a career change, rest assured that you can leverage these skills in your new role, eliminating the need for extra courses or formal training.

Furthermore, if you're contemplating a career shift while still employed, take a proactive approach. Study the job description of your desired role and identify the skills required. Then, start honing these skills in your current job. This way, you're not just dreaming about a new career, but actively preparing for it.
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Katherine’s Answer

You definitely don't have to go to college right after high school. While I figured out if I wanted to go to college, and if so, where and studying what, and how I would pay for it, I just worked for a year, and also took CLEP exams to gain some credit I could use as transfer credit (for a lot cheaper) if I chose a school that accepted the CLEPs I'd taken (I did choose a school that accepted them). So you could do something like that.
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