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Truck Driver (CDL)

A truck driving career requires no college education yet it can still offer great employment opportunities and earning potential. As truck drivers contribute to society by moving goods around and helping supply chains, as long as the economy continues to thrive and grow, so will the demand for skilled and dedicated truck drivers.  

Ultrasound Technician

If you’re someone who is looking for a healthcare career that offers a wide range of opportunities, look no further! An ultrasound technician, also referred to as a sonographer or diagnostic medical sonographer, uses ultrasound transducers to create images that other medical professionals will then use to diagnose and assess medical conditions. To become an ultrasound technician, you must complete an associates or bachelors degree program in sonography from a college or universities. Alternatively, you can complete a one-year certificate program from colleges and some hospitals.

Veterinarian

From rabbits to dogs to turtles, animals are loving companions that have become family members to many people. When something is wrong with their beloved companion, pet owners trust the skills and compassion of a veterinarian to make things right. If you love animals and are interested in keeping them happy and healthy, you might want to consider becoming a veterinarian. To become a veterinarian, you will need to complete a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) degree at an accredited college of veterinary medicine. Typically, this program takes 4 years to complete.

Veterinary Technician

If you enjoy working with animals, especially helping ill or injured animals, then a career as a veterinary technician may be just the career you are looking for! Veterinary technicians assisted licensed veterinarians by bathing animals, providing first aid, administering vaccinations and conducting an array of medical tests and examinations in order to help diagnose and treat animals. To become a veterinary technician, you will need to complete a 2-year associates degree in a veterinary technology program that is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association.   

Warehouse Manager

A career as a warehouse manager one that offers a great amount of meaning, contribution and autonomy. There are no formal educational requirements to become a warehouse manager. However, as a bare minimum, warehouse managers should have a high school diploma. They will also have the best employment and progression opportunities if they have a degree in a related field. Warehouse managers will receive on-the-job training, which teaches them the fundamentals of managing people, organizing goods distribution and the software needed.

Web Developer

Are you someone who is patient, logical and organized? Do you like solving problems? If yes, then you may be the perfect match for a career in web development! A web developer is responsible for handling the programming of webpages on the Internet. They focus on the behind-the-scenes functionality of the website, using computer code languages to communicate data about web page display and function. The opportunities for  web developers are ample and the educational requirements are incredibly flexible! To learn more about working as a web developer, browse the career profiles below. Our real-world career profiles are compiled after extensive …

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Welder

Are you someone who like hands-on practical work? Are you someone who wants an exciting career, with lots of different opportunities? Well then, look no further! As a career as a welder could just be the one for you. A welder is a skilled tradesman. Their job it is to fuse materials, such as aluminium, stainless steel and brass, together. To become a welder, you will need a high school diploma or equivalent, combined with technical and on-the-job training. To further advance their skills and improve job prospect, welders may take additional courses over their career.

Security Guard

A security guard is responsible for protecting both people and places from vandalism, theft, terrorism, and other illegal activities. Becoming a security guard is an accessible career, as there are little formal educational requirements. On top of this, there are many employment opportunities and the opportunity to progress, meaning more responsibility and income.

Steamfitter

Do you like putting together the pieces of a puzzle? Are you practical, hands-on and looking for a career in a supportive working environment? Well, look no further! A steamfitter is a specialist construction worker who installs and repairs the pipes that are designed for the flow of liquids (e.g., chemicals or fuels) and/or gases and steam at a high pressure. And, if you answered YES to the questions above, it may be the career for you! To become a steamfitter, you must have a high school diploma. Then, you will then need to complete an apprenticeship and some exams.

Surveyor

Have you ever marvelled at the seamless connections among shopping centers, highways, and public transit stations? Well, this level of interconnection wouldn’t be possible without surveyors. And, if you’re someone with a keen eye for detail and excellent communication skills, this may be the career for you! A surveyor is someone who takes the measurements that help to establish boundary lines for public and private property. They use Geographic Information Systems software to generate maps that show exactly where boundaries start and end. To become a surveyor, you will need four-year degree that is accredited by the Accreditation Board for …

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