School or Training
How Much $$
On the Job
Tools/Uniforms
Career Mix-Up
100

Do you need college to be an auto mechanic?

No – trade school or apprenticeship.

100

Does a nurse make more or less than $100,000 in CA?

More (average ~$120k)

100

Who works with kids before kindergarten?

Preschool teacher

100

Nurses often wear this to work.

Scrubs.

100

ou often work on physical projects, solve problems with your hands, and follow strict safety rules. Which group of careers might this describe?

Electrician / Welder / Mechanic

200

A registered nurse usually needs this degree.

A bachelor’s (BSN)

200

Does a mechanic make more or less than $50,000

More (around $80k)

200

Who fixes engines and cars?

Auto mechanic

200

Mechanics use this tool to check under cars.

Car lift/jack

200

You spend your day helping people learn or improving their lives, and your success depends on patience, communication, and empathy. Which careers fit this description?

Teacher / Preschool Teacher / Social Worker

300

To be a preschool teacher, you usually need these classes.

Early Childhood Education

300

Which job usually earns more: teacher or construction manager?

Construction manager

300

Who helps people with emotional and family problems?

Social worker

300

Broadcasters need this to speak on air.

Microphone

300

You design or create products people interact with daily, combining creativity with technology, and sometimes work in teams. Which careers are these?

Game Designer / Broadcaster / Digital Media Specialist

400

Welders usually get trained through this instead of college.

Apprenticeship/trade school.

400

True or False: Software developers can earn over $100k.

True.

400

Who creates video games?

Game designer.

400

This protective gear is required for almost every job in construction

Hard hat

400

Jobs in this group are in high demand because they impact community well-being and often require balancing multiple tasks, critical thinking, and teamwork. Which careers might these be?

Nurse / Healthcare Worker / Construction Manager

500

A broadcaster often studies this subject in college.

Communications

500

Broadcasters in California average about this much

~$90,000

500

Who makes sure a building project is finished on time?

Construction manager

500

Nurses and doctors use this tool to listen to a patient’s heartbeat

Stethoscope

500

These careers offer high earning potential, involve complex problem-solving, and require adaptability and collaboration. They may not always require a college degree, but the work often combines technical skill and creativity. Which careers are these?

Welder / Electrician / Software Developer 

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