Military Careers
If you eventually want to work as a pilot, what branch of the military should you join?
The US Airforce
True or False If you want to become an Architect, Doctor, Lawyer, Astronaut, or Psychiatrist you can get this training at a trade school or learn through YouTube?
False: Many important & necessary careers demand a college/university education.
True or False: A trade career is more expensive & takes more years to earn than a college career.
False: Trade careers are USUALLY more affordable & can be completed in less time than a college career.
True or False: If you join the US armed forces, you will always have to undergo basic training (boot camp) no matter what branch you choose or role you have.
TRUE: If you are joining the US armed forces, this means you are becoming a soldier, & for this reason you must be physically fit & ready to defend yourself & the country in any given situation.
What is the meaning of a college fraternity & sorority?
Brotherhood & Sisterhood
True or False: You do not need a high school diploma or GED to begin & complete a trade career?
False: All trade & technical schools demand that you have a high school diploma or GED before even allowing you to enroll / register.
Which is the branch of the military that will teach you all about ocean/sea navigation & maritime warfare
The US Navy & US Coast Guard (in times of war)
Depending on the college career, about how much more do college graduates make than non-graduates per year?
$20,000 to $100,000+
Give me three examples of different trade careers?
Powerline Technician, Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Electrician Heavy Equipment Operator
Heavy Equipment technician
Industrial Machinery Mechanic (Machinist)
Plumber, Fitter. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
HVAC Technician Contractor
Hair Stylist or Barber
Cosmetologist or Beautician
Aircraft Mechanics/Avionics Technician
Chef, Roofer, Construction Worker
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Auto Service Technician (Car Mechanic)
Diesel Mechanic (Truck Mechanic)
Iron Worker, Phlebotomist, EKG & EEG Technician
Air Traffic Controller, Home Inspector
Medical Assistant/Patient Technician
Radiographer, Solar Panel Installer/Technician
Mortician & Funeral Director
Tractor Trailer (TRUCK) driver with CLD (Commercial Driver’s License)
Aside from a high school diploma or GED, what other requirements (demands) must you meet in order to join any branch of the US armed forces.
You must be at least 17 or 18 years of age (17 with parental consent).
You must pass the health & fitness exam.
You must be either a US citizen or legal resident who can fluently speak, read, & write in English.
You must not have a serious criminal record or have committed a past felony.
What are some additional classes/subjects outside of your college major (specialization) that you can take?
Dance, Languages, Psychology, World Cultures, & Filming.
What does a trade career teach you?
A trade career teaches you the specialized skills & knowledge you will need to do one specific type of job. You will learn & study only what you need to know to perform a specific duty or role.
If you already have a full time job, but want to serve in the US military, what other option exists?
You can join the Reserves for any of the military branches, which means you go for military training one weekend a month (after your 12 week preparation training), & you will only actively serve whenever needed (during wartime, national crisis, etc).
The degree you obtain after the first two & four years of college are called?
An associate's degree & a bachelor's degree.
What is at least one trade school in the Orlando/Kissimmee area?
OTECH (Osceola Technical College)
Orange Technical College
PATHS high school
Florida Technical College