Jobs 101
What is a job where you help sick people?
Doctor/Nurse
What is college?
School after high school to prepare for a career
What trade job fixes pipes and water systems?
Plumber
What is salary?
Money you earn from a job
You love animals and want to help them. What career fits?
Veterinarian
What career teaches students in a classroom?
Teacher
What is a major in college?
The main subject you study
What trade works with the electrical wiring and power?
Plumber
What does “hourly pay” mean?
Getting paid for each hour you work
You enjoy building things and working with tools. What path fits best?
Trade (construction, carpenter, etc.)
What job designs buildings like houses and schools?
Architect
What is a scholarship?
Money for college you don’t have to pay back
Do trade jobs usually require a 4- year college degree
NO
Which usually earns more money: a doctor or a fast-food worker?
Doctor
You want to go to college but don’t have much money. What could help?
Scholarships / Financial aid
What career focuses on protecting people and solving crimes?
Police Officer / Detective
What is the difference between a 2-year and 4-year college?
2-year = associate degree, 4-year = bachelor’s degree
What is an apprenticeship?
Learning a job while working with a skilled professiona
Why is it important to choose a job you enjoy?
You’ll be happier and more motivated
You don’t want a 4-year college but want a good-paying job. What should you do?
Learn a trade / apprenticeship
What job creates and runs advertisements to sell products or services?
Marketing / Advertising
What is student debt?
Money borrowed to pay for college that must be paid back
ONE high-paying trade job
Electrician, Welder, Plumber, HVAC Technician
What are TWO things to consider when choosing a career?
Salary, interests, education needed, work schedule, skills
You want a high-paying job helping people, but it requires many years of school. What career might this be?
Doctor / Lawyer