Training and Education for a Career

Every Occupation Requires Preparation Preparation for a job will depend on the job and

its duties Some jobs will require only high school

preparation Receptionist, Bank Teller

One or two years of college courses Dental Hygienist, Nursing Assistant

4 or more years to prepare Engineer, Teacher, Attorney, Doctor, Accountant

Postsecondary Education

Study after high school Receive a certificate or degree

Shows employers that you have the skills you need Benefits include:

Better thinking skills Able to do a wider variety of tasks on the job Get a promotion faster Receive higher pay Enjoy your job more

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Types of Postsecondary Schools

Career College/ Technical SchoolPrivate postsecondary schoolOffers training for service occupationsMost take less than a year to completeThis is a “fast” option to starting a careerExamples are Cordon Bleu (career college),

Devry (Technical School), Art Institute

Types of Postsecondary Schools

Community CollegePublic postsecondary schoolOffers two-year program in many subjects

Associates Degree Certificates

Sometimes called junior college Phoenix College, South Mt. Community College

This is usually least expensive

Types of Postsecondary Schools

Four-year CollegeCan be public or private (private costs more)Bachelor’s degree

Arizona State University, University of Arizona, Northern Arizona University,

Grand Canyon University Usually offers the widest variety of

programs.

Types of Postsecondary Schools

Graduate SchoolsFurther education beyond a four year degree

Masters Degree (2 more years) Doctorate Degree (Another 2 years)

Required for many professions: Teachers, Doctors, Lawyers

Examples: Harvard Law School

Types of On-the-Job Training

Short, medium, long-term on-the-job-training Crossing guard (Short) Ambulance driver (Medium) Police Officer (Long)

Apprenticeships Internships Military training

Apprenticeship

Gain training and work experience while working for and with an expert worker

Can last two or more years Apprenticeship examples:

Plumbing Carpentry Painting Sheet metal

Internship

Short term job or work project Usually lasts a few months Usually for college students or recent graduates May not receive pay Develops job skills Internship examples:

Professional fields (doctor, lawyer, teacher), management, finance, and marketing

Military Training

U.S. armed services offer excellent training

Five branches of armed servicesArmyNavyMarinesAir ForceCoast Guard

Distance Education

The teacher and the student are not together in the classroom

Learn on your own Send assignments and tests to your teacher Learn by reading, listening to recordings, or

watching videos Often takes place on the Internet