Different Kinds of Colleges
This type of college in Connecticut can be free for many students and is a great place to start after high school.
Community College (CT State)
What is money you get for college that you do NOT have to pay back?
Scholarships or grants
This job involves taking pictures or videos for social media, brands, or events. Some people own their own business.
Content creator, photographer, or videographer
These workers take x-rays and scans. It only takes about 2 years of training and they can earn $60,000 to $90,000 a year.
Radiologists or X-ray technicians
Being able to talk and listen to others is this important life skills
Communication
Schools that teach hands-on careers like cosmetology, automotive, or healthcare are called this.
Technical or trade schools
In many Connecticut towns/cities, rent for one apartment can be about this per month:
A) $500
B) $2,000
C) $5,000
B) $2,000
This is typical for a 1-2 bedroom apartment in Connecticut. Nicer/newer apartments can be over $3,000 a month.
This job does not require a college degree and can earn $36 per hour to answer emergency phone calls, collect information, and dispatch ambulances.
911 Operators/ Dispatcher
A First responder who provides basic emergency medical care, stabilizes patients, and transports them to hospitals in an ambulance
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
It's a good idea to get a part-time job in high school so you can add work experience to your...
Resume
Name 2 four-year colleges located in Connecticut.
UCONN, CCSU, Yale, Eastern, Western, Southern, University of Hartford, University of New Haven,
What are some examples of a job where you are paid hourly?
Clothing/shoe stores, fast food, restaraunts, camp counselors, etc.
These jobs start at only $50,000 a year but would be perfect for someone who love to travel all over the world, is outgoing, and calm under pressure.
Flight attendants
Entrepenur or business owner
Learning how to save money and budget for bills is called this
This option lets many students earn money for college and job skills while serving part-time for the country.
Military/national guard
If someone earns $60,000 per year for a salary, do they get paid more if they stay late every day?
No! When you have a salary, you get the same pay whether you work 40 or even 50 hours a week.
Essential Personnel who collect, handle and dispose of waste, recyclables and sewage to maintain public health and can make between $18-$36 hourly
Sanitation Worker
This specialized trade involving installation, maintenance and repair of water, gas and drainage systems can make up to $275,000 a year!
Plumbers
What is one thing you can start doing NOW to build a strong future?
Many answers!