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Pick Your Track

More jobs require more skills today than ever before. A college education is one of many ways to start the career of your choice. 

COLLEGE MAJORS

AND CAREER 

FACTS

Want to find out what your major is worth? 

What do you have to lose? 

 

There are other career options. 

Discover and choose the best track for you.

Masonry Installation Services

vocational/ Trade  

Programs that focus on skill training for a specific career or job.

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Woman Working in Garden

service year 

Time between high school and college matriculation (enrollment) dedicated to community service.

Image by Sharon McCutcheon

certificate  

Degree program designed to teach a specific job skill such as cosmetology; appliance maintenance; website development.   

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Apprenticeship

Combines training with on-the-job experience.

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US Army Soldier in Universal Camouflage

Military 

 

The Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, National Guard, and Coast Guard.

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Civil Engineer

Civil Service

Employment in government agencies.  Usually requires an exam to apply.

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video

Sandy is the Assistant Director of Training at OPTIONS Goddard Riverside Community Center.  She has been providing college access support for 20 years.  Hear Sandy talk about  the importance of picking the right career path.

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