Announcer

by Christie Marlowe

Published 1 September 2013
For many high school graduates, college is a way to get ahead, but going to college is not the only way for young adults to succeed. Many people choose to enter the workforce after high school to start earning money and gaining experience right away. These motivated young workers can have rewarding jobs without ever having to earn a 4-year college degree. If you're interested in radio or television and don't know that you want to—or can—go to college, a career as an announcer might be right for you. Young people need only a high school diploma or equivalent to start working as an announcer—and they can eventually earn more than $50,000 a year. In Announcers, you'll learn how to start a career in this field and what you need to succeed. Find out about the prospects for announcers in the future, how much announcers can make each year, and whether your path to success includes a career as an announcer.

Dog Groomer

by Christie Marlowe

Published 1 September 2013
For many high school graduates, college is a way to get ahead, but going to college is not the only way for young adults to succeed. Many people choose to enter the workforce after high school to start earning money and gaining experience right away. These motivated young workers can have rewarding jobs without ever having to earn a 4-year college degree. If you like working with animals and don't know that you want to—or can—go to college, a career in dog grooming might be for you. Young people need only a high school diploma or equivalent to start in dog grooming, and they can eventually earn more than $50,000 a year. In Dog Groomer, you'll learn how to start a career in pet care and what you need to succeed in the field. Find out about the prospects for dog grooming careers in the future, how much pet care can make each year, and whether your path to success includes a career as a dog groomer.

DJ

by Christie Marlowe

Published 1 September 2013
For many high school graduates, college is a way to get ahead, but going to college is not the only way for young adults to succeed. Many people choose to enter the workforce after high school to start earning money and gaining experience right away. These motivated young workers can have rewarding jobs without ever having to earn a 4-year college degree. If you're interested in radio or music and don't know that you want to—or can—go to college, a career as a D.J. might be for you. Young people need only a high school diploma or equivalent to start work as a D.J., and they can eventually earn more than $50,000 a year. In D.J., you'll learn how to start a career as a radio or event D.J. and what you need to succeed in the field. Find out about the prospects for D.J. careers in the future, how much D.J.s can make each year, and whether your path to success includes a career as a D.J.

Car Mechanic

by Christie Marlowe

Published 1 September 2013
For many high school graduates, college is a way to get ahead, but going to college is not the only way for young adults to succeed. Many people choose to enter the workforce after high school to start earning money and gaining experience right away. These motivated young workers can have rewarding jobs without ever having to earn a 4-year college degree. If you're interested in cars and don't know that you want to—or can—go to college, a career in car repair and maintenance might be for you. Young people need only a high school diploma or equivalent to start in car repair and maintenance—and they can eventually earn more than $50,000 a year. In Car Mechanics, you'll learn how to start a career in auto repair and what you need to succeed in the field. Find out about the prospects for these careers in the future, how much car repair workers can make each year, and whether your path to success includes a career as a car mechanic.

Cosmetologist

by Christie Marlowe

Published 1 September 2013
For many high school graduates, college is a way to get ahead, but going to college is not the only way for young adults to succeed. Many people choose to enter the workforce after high school to start earning money and gaining experience right away. These motivated young workers can have rewarding jobs without ever having to earn a 4-year college degree. If you don't know that you want to-or can-go to college, and you are interested in hair, skin care, and makeup, a career as a cosmetologist may be right for you. Young people need only a high school diploma or equivalent to start work in cosmetology, and they can eventually earn more than $50,000 a year as a cosmetologist. In Cosmetologists, you'll learn how to start a career in cosmetology and what you need to succeed in the field. Find out about the prospects for careers in cosmetology in the future, how much workers can make each year, and whether your path to success includes a career as a cosmetologist.

Chef

by Christie Marlowe

Published 1 September 2013
For many high school graduates, college is a way to get ahead, but going to college is not the only way for young adults to succeed. Many people choose to enter the workforce after high school to start earning money and gaining experience right away. These motivated young workers can have rewarding jobs without ever having to earn a 4-year college degree. If you're interested in cooking and don't know that you want to-or can-go to college, a career as a chef may be right for you. Young people need only a high school diploma or equivalent to start work as a chef, and they can eventually earn more than $50,000 a year working in restaurants. In Chefs, you'll learn how to start a career in cooking and what you need to succeed in the field. Find out about the prospects for careers in food preparation in the future, how much chefs can make each year, and whether your path to success includes a career as a chef.

Presenting Yourself

by Christie Marlowe

Published 1 September 2013