Careers

**Career Tips**
High School students preparing for the future need to finish high school and get their diploma. Almost every single career and job requires a high school diploma or a GED. Your education is an investment in you ... so you should consider continuing your education in some form or another. It is up to you as a high school student to research the careers that are available and find the **right** one for you. Take the time to evaluate your personal interests and abilities. Develop computer skills considering the world revolves around computers and take advantage of every opportunity to learn new computer programs that could advance your career. Gain experience early---don’t turn your nose up to volunteer work. Learning by doing is a great way to approach a prospective career. Internships, part time jobs and volunteer work are the best ways to get hands on experience and build your resume. Most importantly keep learning! There is no such thing as a person who knows it all so take every opportunity to learn new skills.

When you are not sure what type of job you want or what you want to do next with your career assessments/surveys could be your next step. The assessments can help narrow down your job choices and help you choose a career path that is compatible with your interests. Evaluating your goals, life styles, and dreams can provide insight into what types of jobs you are best suited for. You may find a career that interests you that you had not thought of before.
 * Why do Assessments/Surveys?**

Links [|Mapping you Future] [|Drive of Your Life] [|Going to College] [|Free Learning] [|My Future.com] [|The Career Project] [|Occupational Outlook Handbook] [|Mr. B's career links] [|The Riley Guide] [|Go Army.com] [|Live Career.com] [|ASVAB game site] [|Show me the future] I Have a Plan Iowa
 * Here is where we have our career resources.**

Career Video's to help with learning about different careers. Road Trip Nation

**Career trends**

 * STEM** (Science, technology, engineering and mathematics) remain in high demand.
 * These jobs have grown 3 times as fast as non STEM jobs over the last decade
 * Six sectors demonstrate the potential for job growth this decade;
 * Health care, business services, leisure and hospitality, construction, manufacturing and retail
 * Potential shortages are expected in the following;
 * nutritionists, welders, nurse’s aides, computer specialist and engineers.
 * Health care is one of the largest and fastest growing industries in the country. There are many areas in which you can specialize within the healthcare field. The lists of possible employment opportunities in the health care field are abundant.
 * Average Salary
 * Dental Therapist--- $39,000-80,000
 * Physical Therapist---$52,170-105,900
 * Chiropractor --- $65,000--100,000
 * Occupational Therapist Assistant--- $34,135-65,160
 * Respiratory therapist --- $39,000-71,920
 * Child care worker--- $22,200-30,790
 * Best Careers for a 2 year degree**
 * Websites to checkout
 * 25 Best Careers with a two year degree


 * Sports Careers for non-athletes**
 * Websites to review
 * http://www.thebestschools.org/careers/top-sports-careers-non-athletes/
 * http://www.learnhowtobecome.org/career-resource-center/careers-in-sports/
 * http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1528393-the-20-best-jobs-in-sports