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What jobs are best to make money because your not going to college?
I just want help on finding what jobs i would wanna do after high school because I'm not going to college
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Justin Shapiro
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Hi Abigail,
There are several jobs and career paths that do not require a college degree and can still provide a good income. Here are some options you might consider:
1. Skilled Trades:
• Electrician, Plumber, HVAC Technician, Welder: These trades often require certification or an apprenticeship but can lead to high-paying jobs with experience.
• Automotive Technician: Working with car repairs and maintenance.
2. Real Estate:
• Real Estate Agent: Requires a license but can be very lucrative based on commissions.
• Property Management: Involves overseeing rental properties and tenants.
3. Sales:
• Sales Representative: Positions in industries like tech, insurance, or retail can offer good commissions and bonuses.
• Retail Store Manager: Managing operations and staff at a retail store.
4. Technology:
• IT Support Specialist: Entry-level tech jobs often only require certifications like CompTIA A+.
• Web Developer: Self-taught developers or those with coding bootcamp experience can find jobs building websites or applications.
5. Entrepreneurship:
• Starting Your Own Business: This could include home services (e.g., landscaping, cleaning), online businesses, or other services you’re skilled at.
• Freelancing: Offering services like graphic design, writing, or virtual assistance.
6. Healthcare:
• Medical Assistant or Pharmacy Technician: Certification programs are shorter than a college degree.
• Dental Assistant: Often requires a certificate or on-the-job training.
7. Transport and Logistics:
• Truck Driver: After obtaining a commercial driver’s license (CDL), you can earn well with experience.
• Delivery Driver: For large logistics companies or food delivery services.
8. Construction and Contracting:
• Construction Worker: Leads to higher positions like site supervisor or contractor.
• Heavy Equipment Operator: Requires specific training but offers solid pay.
9. Security and Law Enforcement:
• Security Guard: Entry-level, with potential to move into supervisory roles.
• Police Officer: Requires academy training but not a college degree.
10. Creative Professions:
• Photography, Videography: With some initial investment in equipment, you could start freelancing.
• Content Creator: Building a platform on social media or streaming services.
These fields can offer good earning potential and career growth without a college degree.
There are several jobs and career paths that do not require a college degree and can still provide a good income. Here are some options you might consider:
1. Skilled Trades:
• Electrician, Plumber, HVAC Technician, Welder: These trades often require certification or an apprenticeship but can lead to high-paying jobs with experience.
• Automotive Technician: Working with car repairs and maintenance.
2. Real Estate:
• Real Estate Agent: Requires a license but can be very lucrative based on commissions.
• Property Management: Involves overseeing rental properties and tenants.
3. Sales:
• Sales Representative: Positions in industries like tech, insurance, or retail can offer good commissions and bonuses.
• Retail Store Manager: Managing operations and staff at a retail store.
4. Technology:
• IT Support Specialist: Entry-level tech jobs often only require certifications like CompTIA A+.
• Web Developer: Self-taught developers or those with coding bootcamp experience can find jobs building websites or applications.
5. Entrepreneurship:
• Starting Your Own Business: This could include home services (e.g., landscaping, cleaning), online businesses, or other services you’re skilled at.
• Freelancing: Offering services like graphic design, writing, or virtual assistance.
6. Healthcare:
• Medical Assistant or Pharmacy Technician: Certification programs are shorter than a college degree.
• Dental Assistant: Often requires a certificate or on-the-job training.
7. Transport and Logistics:
• Truck Driver: After obtaining a commercial driver’s license (CDL), you can earn well with experience.
• Delivery Driver: For large logistics companies or food delivery services.
8. Construction and Contracting:
• Construction Worker: Leads to higher positions like site supervisor or contractor.
• Heavy Equipment Operator: Requires specific training but offers solid pay.
9. Security and Law Enforcement:
• Security Guard: Entry-level, with potential to move into supervisory roles.
• Police Officer: Requires academy training but not a college degree.
10. Creative Professions:
• Photography, Videography: With some initial investment in equipment, you could start freelancing.
• Content Creator: Building a platform on social media or streaming services.
These fields can offer good earning potential and career growth without a college degree.
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Michelle’s Answer
Hello, Abigail !
Well, it kind of doesn't work that way. You can consider choosing a field of work that you love to do and you will only know your salary in the future when an employer tells you how much the job pays. You should choose your work, and not by the salary because it may not be the kind of work you'll enjoy.
Some jobs you can look into with no college degree would possibly be Security Guard, Staff and then later on Manager at a fast food place, Uber Driver, Bus Driver, UPS or Fed Ex Driver/Deliverer, staff and perhaps manager at a supermarket, open your own business doing Housecleaning, Housekeeping in a Hospital, Nursing Home or a Hotel, Day Care Center, Data Entry, Customer Service, jobs at Disneyland (look on their website), Retail, Waitressing, Food Prep at a restaurant, Temporary Agency for clerical or reception work, baggage handler at LAX, Warehouse and Factory work and that's about all that comes to mind. You can always apply for a City or State job, too.
The choice to not go to college may make it harder for you to be in the forefront when it comes to your resume and applications for positions. Many times, people with college degrees apply for the very same jobs I have mentioned, so do keep that in mind and consider enrolling in Los Angeles Job Corps for training that may be in a field you will like and perhaps pay better. I left the link to their website below. For information about Los Angeles City Jobs, see the link below.
Since you have chosen to not go to college, make sure you do some volunteer work for experience, read a book a month to keep your reading skills sharp, take some classes online to sharpen other skills and be involved in your community with groups for the networking opportunities and personal growth. These are some of the things college provides and since you won't be going, you'll have to navigate and hone these experiences on your own. It's okay to change your mind about college later on.
I hope this helps and I wish you all the best !
LOS ANGELES JOB CORPS https://losangeles.jobcorps.gov/
INFORMATION ABOUT APPLYING FOR A CITY JOB IN LOS ANGELES https://lacity.gov/jobs
Well, it kind of doesn't work that way. You can consider choosing a field of work that you love to do and you will only know your salary in the future when an employer tells you how much the job pays. You should choose your work, and not by the salary because it may not be the kind of work you'll enjoy.
Some jobs you can look into with no college degree would possibly be Security Guard, Staff and then later on Manager at a fast food place, Uber Driver, Bus Driver, UPS or Fed Ex Driver/Deliverer, staff and perhaps manager at a supermarket, open your own business doing Housecleaning, Housekeeping in a Hospital, Nursing Home or a Hotel, Day Care Center, Data Entry, Customer Service, jobs at Disneyland (look on their website), Retail, Waitressing, Food Prep at a restaurant, Temporary Agency for clerical or reception work, baggage handler at LAX, Warehouse and Factory work and that's about all that comes to mind. You can always apply for a City or State job, too.
The choice to not go to college may make it harder for you to be in the forefront when it comes to your resume and applications for positions. Many times, people with college degrees apply for the very same jobs I have mentioned, so do keep that in mind and consider enrolling in Los Angeles Job Corps for training that may be in a field you will like and perhaps pay better. I left the link to their website below. For information about Los Angeles City Jobs, see the link below.
Since you have chosen to not go to college, make sure you do some volunteer work for experience, read a book a month to keep your reading skills sharp, take some classes online to sharpen other skills and be involved in your community with groups for the networking opportunities and personal growth. These are some of the things college provides and since you won't be going, you'll have to navigate and hone these experiences on your own. It's okay to change your mind about college later on.
I hope this helps and I wish you all the best !
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Rebecca’s Answer
Hi, thank you for your question. In fact, not all careers require a college degree. Some careers are better to acquire the rewui re skills in vocational schools.
Below are my suggestions:
1. Do you have interest in culinary, hair styling, make up, performing arts, music, etc..You can find out more online.
2. Find out more on these careers and determine what you have interest
3. Speak to someone who are working in these careers. Seek guidance from your mentor, school career, counselor, your parents, etc
4. Shortlist 1-2 careers you would like to pursue
5. Explore the training or vocational schools to attend to acquire the knowledge and skills and find out the entry criteria
Hope this helps! Good luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Below are my suggestions:
1. Do you have interest in culinary, hair styling, make up, performing arts, music, etc..You can find out more online.
2. Find out more on these careers and determine what you have interest
3. Speak to someone who are working in these careers. Seek guidance from your mentor, school career, counselor, your parents, etc
4. Shortlist 1-2 careers you would like to pursue
5. Explore the training or vocational schools to attend to acquire the knowledge and skills and find out the entry criteria
Hope this helps! Good luck!
May Almighty God bless you!