150 great tech prep careers.

150 great tech prep careers. - xii, 561 p. 29 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Describes careers that are attainable without a four-year college degree-requiring only on-the-job training, an apprenticeship , a certificate, or an associate's degree. Covers a variety of industries, which includes computers, education, health care, technical repair,etc., the jobs selected offer opportunities at many levels of skill and education. Each job profile describes the position's duties, required education, training, skills, expected earnings etc.. Careers foreseen to have increased growth and opportunities in coming years include: automobile collision repairs, broadcast engineers, computer support specialists, cosmeticians, diagnostic medical sonographer, energy conservation technicians, firefighters, graphic designers, legal secretaries, licensed practical nurses, medical assistants, plumbers and pipefitters, surveyors and webmasters.

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High school graduates--United States
Vocational guidance--United States
Vocational school graduates--United States

HF 5382.5.U5 / .A18 2009