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11 th grade graduation project. Cody Shaffer. Occupation research. Nature of Work. Grinding Cutting Mig welding Tig welding Arc welding. Education and training. 2 year trade school education Multiple certifications for different types of welding
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11th grade graduation project Cody Shaffer
Nature of Work • Grinding • Cutting • Mig welding • Tig welding • Arc welding
Education and training • 2 year trade school education • Multiple certifications for different types of welding • Math classes like geometry and trigonometry • On the job training
Other qualifications • Knowledge of different materials your using • Willing to work in all conditions • Willing to get dirty • Be efficient and precise
Job outlook • Employment of welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers is expected to grow 15 percent from 2010 to 2020, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Properly skilled welders with up-to-date training should have the best job prospects.
Potential earnings • The median annual wage of welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers was $35,450 in May 2010. • In the future this is expected to raise do to the demand for construction.
Related Occupations • Carpenter • Electrician • Mechanic
Grandfathers occupation • U.S. Army world War II
Nature of Work • Assigned an occupational enlistment career. • Mental, physical and educational training for assigned enlistment. • Working with and cooperating with members of a team. • Fundamental operations in combat and national defense. • Willing to possibly die for the freedom of one’s country.
Education and Training • High School diploma or GED. • Officers usually require a bachelor’s degree. • Most training is hands-on: “basic” or boot camp is the beginning. • Based upon branch of military and occupational specialty. • Many are given opportunity to work on college degree while in military.
Other qualifications • Must be 17 years of age to enlist. • Must sign an enlistment contract of up to 8 years. • Must be a U.S. citizen. • Must have qualifying score on ASVAB Exams (military) • Must be in good physical condition.
Job Outlook • Approximately 185,000 new recruits are needed annually. • May increase if U.S. is involved in major conflicts globally. • Overall economic recessions will increase demand for a military job. • Newer technological advances will require more “tech-savvy” recruits which might lead to higher salaries. • A major conflict could reinstitute the Draft. This hasn’t been done since 1973
Potential earnings • Based upon Military Grade and ranking. • E-1 ranking (new enlistment) on average makes $1500.00 per month. • W-4 (warrant officer): 20 years experience could earn $6000.00 per month. • O-8: (Commissioned officer): 20 years of experience could earn $12,000.00 per month. • Free access to Fringe Benefits (health care, dental, vacation days, retirement package, etc.)
Related Ocupations • Military jobs offer training for various job markets in the world. • Police and criminal justice • Computers and technology • Medical fields • Having military experience will help get interviews for jobs.
References • www.BLS.com