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Not interested in a college? Check out these other potential career paths!
Welder
Use tools to cut and join metal for construction, manufacturing, etc.
Training: 6-12 months
Salary: $40k-$50k/year
Certified Nurse's Assistant
Help patients with basic care (bathing, feeding, mobility) in hospitals or nursing homes.
Training: 1-3 months
Salary: $35k-$45k/year
Electrician
Install, repair, and maintain electrical systems in homes, businesses, and buildings.
Training: 10-12 months (Trade School) or 3-5 years (Apprenticeship)
Salary: $50k-$70k/year
Ultrasound Tech
Use imaging technology to examine patients (often in hospitals or clinics).
Training: 2 years
Salary: $60k-$80k/year
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Respond to emergencies, provide basic medical care, and transport patients.
Training: 3-6 months
Salary: $35k-$50k/year
Cosmetologist
Hair, makeup, nails, beauty services.
Training: 9-12 months
Salary: $30k-$50k/year
HVAC Technician
Install and repair heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
Training: 6-24 months
Salary: $45k-$75k/year
Phlebotomist
Draw blood from patients for tests, transfusions, or donations. They work in hospitals, clinics, labs, and blood banks.
Training: 1-3 months
Salary: $40k-$55k/year
0Training: 6-24 monthsSalary: $45k-$75k/year
Why choose a Trade or Alternative Career?
Faster entry into the workforce!
Less student debt
More hands-on work (If that interests you!)
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