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Shea Hill

Youth Development Coordinator

CAREER PATHWAY OPTIONS No High School Diploma High School Diploma Military Technical College 2 – Year College 4 – Year College Graduate Degree Registered Apprenticeship

NO HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA Occupation Options:

Grocery Store Clerk – Average Wage - $7.25 per hour

Certified Nurses Assistant – Average Wage - $8.89 per hour

Fast Food Worker – Average Wage $7.25 per hour

Co-Op or Elevator Worker - $10.58 Average Wage per hour

Average Educational Cost: $0.00 Quality of Life Factors:

82% Positions Part-Time No Benefits Weekends and Evenings Varying Hours Minimal Opportunities for Growth Seasonal

NO HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA / GED Occupation Options:

Administrative Assistant – Average Wage - $8.43 per hour

Construction – Average Wage - $10.13 per hour

Pharmacy Technician – Average Wage - $8.12 per hour

Hotel / Motel Desk Clerks – Average Wage- $8.09 per hour

Average Educational Cost - $0.00 Quality of Life Factors:

CREDENTIAL - ACHIEVEMENT 45% Positions Part-Time

Minimal Benefits Weekends and Evenings Varying Hours Minimal Opportunities for Growth Seasonal

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA / GED

MILITARY Branch Options:

Army: Enlisted Average Annual Salary - $23,230

Navy: Enlisted Average Annual Salary – $29,056

Marines: Enlisted Average Annual Salary – $26,158

Air Force: Enlisted Average Annual Salary - $36,346

Coast Guard: Enlisted Average Annual Salary – $25,546

Average Educational Cost - $0.00 Quality of Life Factors:

HONOR Learn Dedication, Leadership and

Camaraderie – “Band of Brothers and Sisters” Travel Training and Education Life-long Benefits

MILITARY

TECHNICAL DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE Occupation Options:

Plumbing – Average Wage $20.34 per hour Licensed Practical Nurse – Average Wage $17.61

per hour Welding – Average Wage $12.11 per hour Telecommunication Installers/Repairers – Average

Wage $23.40 Retail Management – Average Wage $12.67 per

hour Law Enforcement – Average Wage $19.20 per

hour

Average Educational Cost - $15,336 (includes tuition, tools, fees, books and housing)

Quality of Life Factors: CREDENTIAL AND ACHIEVEMENT Higher Wage Improved Benefits Entrepreneur Opportunities Advancement Opportunities Security

TECHNICAL DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE

ASSOCIATES DEGREE Occupation Options:

Diesel Mechanic – Average Wage $20.50 per hour Nursing – Average Wage $24.84 per hour Electrician – Average Wage $19.76 per hour Automotive Collision – Average Wage $15.18 per

hour Electric Linemen – Average Wage $28.66 per hour

Average Educational Cost - $26,823 (includes tuition, tools, fees, books and housing)

Quality of Life Factors: CREDENTIAL AND ACHIEVEMENT Higher Wage Improved Benefits Entrepreneur Opportunities Advancement Opportunities Security

ASSOCIATES DEGREE

BACHELORS DEGREE Occupation Options:

Elementary/ Secondary Teacher– Average salary $33,300 per year

Post-secondary Education – Average salary $36,890 per year

Upper and Sales Management – Average salary $72,860 per year

Certified Public Accountant – Average salary $53,726 per year

Average Educational Cost - $74,836 (includes tuition, tools, fees, books and housing)

Quality of Life Factors: CREDENTIAL AND ACHIEVEMENT Higher Wage Improved Benefits Increased Responsibilities and Hours Entrepreneur Opportunities Advancement Opportunities Stability

BACHELORS DEGREE

GRADUATE DEGREES

Occupation Options: Lawyer – Average salary $91,840 per year Doctor – Average salary $198,580 per year Principal/Superintendent - Average Wage $64,920

per year Dentist – Average Wage $77,560 per year

Average Educational Cost – Additional $36,792 per year depending upon degree requirements

Quality of Life Factors: CREDENTIAL AND ACHIEVEMENT Higher Wage Improved Benefits Increased Responsibilities and Hour Entrepreneur Opportunities Advancement Opportunities Stability

GRADUATE DEGREE

REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP

Occupation Options: Plumber/Pipefitter– Average salary $45,302 per year Health Support Specialist– Average salary $23,275

per year Electrician– Average salary $41,142 per year Maintenance Mechanic– Average salary $39,790 per

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Average Educational Cost - Varies Quality of Life Factors:

CREDENTIAL AND ACHIEVEMENT Higher Wage Working and Training at the Same Time Increased Responsibilities and Hours Advancement Opportunities Stability

REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP

ENTREPRENEUR

Average Educational Cost - Varies Things you need to know –

Human Resources – benefits, insurance, laws, etc. Government Regulations Wealth Management Accounting / Bookkeeping Technological Advances Diversification Sales

ENTREPRENEUR

Quality of Life Factors: Own Boss (Pros and Cons) Unsteady income Increased Hours – little vacation time Shoulder all responsibility Economic Issues – lack of control Risk

ENTREPRENEUR

THINGS TO CONSIDER….WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS &

DREAMS?VACATIONS

No Vacation

HOME SWEET HOME

RETIREMENTWHEN?

TRANSPORTATION

COST OF LIVING-HOW MUCH DO I NEED TO EARN? Considerations

Where do I want to live? What do I want my family size to be? How much is my house/apartment? Will I have a car? Do I want to have money left for vacations?

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“No matter what choice you make, commit to life-long learning. That

commitment will lead to success no matter what path you start on.”

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