Education Pathways
Which typically costs more: a 4-year university or trade school?
University
True or False: A higher salary always means more take-home pay.
False — taxes, benefits, etc.
Which skill is most needed for being a pilot: empathy or spatial awareness?
Spatial awareness
Who helps people with legal problems?
Lawyer
True or False: Every job comes with health insurance.
False
What does a 2-year degree from a community college usually lead to?
Associate’s Degree
On average, who earns more: a plumber or a preschool teacher?
Plumber
Name a job where time management is critical.
Doctor, teacher, construction worker, etc. - any job that runs on a tight schedule
Who checks your teeth and keeps them healthy?
Dentist
What does “work-life balance” mean?
Managing time between job and personal life
What is the highest level of college degree you can earn?
Doctorate/PhD
What is the average annual salary of a U.S. nurse?
$75,000 (Missouri is $68,000)
What’s the difference between a “hard skill” and a “soft skill”?
Hard skills are measurable and technical. Soft skills are not measurable and more universal.
What career involves designing computer software?
Software developer/programmer
Which career often has the most irregular hours: nurse, banker, or teacher?
Nurse
Name one career you can do with just a certificate/trade program.
Electrician, cosmetologist, welder, etc.
What is the current federal minimum wage in the U.S.?
$7.25
This skill helps you solve problems and make decisions creatively.
Critical thinking
Name one career in the “green energy” field.
Solar technician, wind turbine tech, etc.
What does it mean if a job is “remote”?
Work from home/anywhere
What do we typically call a position where you are able to learn on the job under a skilled worker while getting paid
An apprenticeship
What is “net pay”?
Your pay after taxes and deductions (Gross Pay - Witholdings - Deductions)
What is one soft skill that employers value in all careers?
Communication, teamwork, reliability, punctuality, etc.
This is the most common job in North America
Retail salesperson
In the US, what job averages the most overtime during the year?
Derrick, rotary drill, service unit operators (oil rig workers)