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Training and Education for a Career

Training and Education for a Career. Every Occupation Requires Preparation. Preparation for a job will depend on the job and its duties Some jobs will require only high school preparation Receptionist, Bank Teller One or two years of college courses Dental Hygienist, Nursing Assistant

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Training and Education for a Career

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  1. Training and Education for a Career

  2. Every Occupation Requires Preparation • Preparation for a job will depend on the job and its duties • Some jobs will require only high school preparation • Receptionist, Bank Teller • One or two years of college courses • Dental Hygienist, Nursing Assistant • 4 or more years to prepare • Engineer, Teacher, Attorney, Doctor, Accountant

  3. Education After High School

  4. Postsecondary Education • Study after high school • Receive a certificate or degree • Shows employers that you have the skills you need • Benefits include: • Better thinking skills • Able to do a wider variety of tasks on the job • Get a promotion faster • Receive higher pay • Enjoy your job more

  5. Types of Postsecondary Schools • Career College/ Technical School • Private postsecondary school • Offers training for service occupations • Most take less than a year to complete • This is a “fast” option to starting a career • Examples are Cordon Bleu (career college), Devry(Technical School), Art Institute

  6. Types of Postsecondary Schools • Community College • Public postsecondary school • Offers two-year program in many subjects • Associates Degree • Certificates • Sometimes called junior college • Phoenix College, South Mt. Community College • This is usually least expensive

  7. Types of Postsecondary Schools • Four-year College • Can be public or private (private costs more) • Bachelor’s degree • Arizona State University, University of Arizona, Northern Arizona University, Grand Canyon University • Usually offers the widest variety of programs.

  8. Types of Postsecondary Schools • Graduate Schools • Further education beyond a four year degree • Masters Degree (2 more years) • Doctorate Degree (Another 2 years) • Required for many professions: Teachers, Doctors, Lawyers • Examples: Harvard Law School

  9. On-the-job Training

  10. Types of On-the-Job Training • Short, medium, long-term on-the-job-training • Crossing guard (Short) • Ambulance driver (Medium) • Police Officer (Long) • Apprenticeships • Internships • Military training

  11. Apprenticeship • Gain training and work experience while working for and with an expert worker • Can last two or more years • Apprenticeship examples: • Plumbing • Carpentry • Painting • Sheet metal

  12. Internship • Short term job or work project • Usually lasts a few months • Usually for college students or recent graduates • May not receive pay • Develops job skills • Internship examples: • Professional fields (doctor, lawyer, teacher), management, finance, and marketing

  13. Military Training • U.S. armed services offer excellent training • Five branches of armed services • Army • Navy • Marines • Air Force • Coast Guard

  14. Distance Education • The teacher and the student are not together in the classroom • Learn on your own • Send assignments and tests to your teacher • Learn by reading, listening to recordings, or watching videos • Often takes place on the Internet

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