When it comes to finding education and training to get the job you want, there’s lots of choices. Choose an option below to find out more!
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Four-year Colleges and Universities
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- earn a bachelor’s degree by completing a program at a college or university
- colleges may be smaller or part of a large university
- each school has different requirements for getting in
- you can also earn an advanced degree as required for some career fields
Do You Like Variety?
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Four-year colleges and universities offer many social opportunities and a wide range of classes to explore.
Two Year Colleges
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- public community colleges are open to everyone
- private junior colleges sometimes require an entrance test or some work experience to get in
- earn an Associate of Arts (AA) degree or an Applied Science (AAS) degree
- credits you earn while getting an AA degree often transfer to a four-year college or university
Don’t like crowds?
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Community colleges often have smaller campuses and class sizes than four-year colleges.
Military Service
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- may provide opportunities for travel
- the military can help you pay for college or training
- some programs allow you to use military training for college credit
- get experience and skills for getting a job outside the military
Do you want to serve your country?
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The military offers lots of ways to do so, as well as many other types of benefits.
Learning Outside of a Classroom
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- consider getting an apprenticeship or other work experience
- start your own business
- learn on-the-job and work your way up the career ladder
- consider free or inexpensive online courses in a field you’re interested in
Looking for a change of environment?
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Balance your learning with real world, hands on experiences.
AmeriCorps
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- complete a year of service to get money for school expenses
- develop skills by working on a specific project
- explore a career path
- visit the AmeriCorps website for more information
Interested in volunteering and making new friends?
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You get hands-on work experience, networking opportunities, and professional skills training along with making new, like-minded friends.
Trade or Technical Schools (AKA Vocational schools)
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education and training for a specific job
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examples include jobs in computer programming, graphic design, accounting, veterinarian assistants, plumbers, and truck drivers
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earn an Associate of Arts (AA) degree or an Applied Science (AAS) degree
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credits earned may transfer to a college or university
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usually takes less time to complete than college
Want to start a career as soon as possible?
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Learn a valuable trade in a relatively short amount of time and start working sooner.
Online Classes
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- many schools have the option to take online courses
- you have a more flexible schedule and you can work at your own pace
- you still get to interact with the teacher and other students through chats or using online tools like Skype
- earn many types of degrees and certifications
How do you learn best?
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You need to be self-motivated and organized to be successful at these.