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Career Options after High School

September 26th, 2008

You just graduated or will be graduating from high school but you do not have a career plan. Maybe you plan to take a year or two off before deciding what to do with the rest of your life? Be careful with this choice as years can start to add up and before you know it you are 30 or 40 years old.

What is done is done, do not keep kicking yourself. There is still time to make a decision and start a career plan. That may or may not include going to a more traditional college or university. Here are a few options you may wish to think about.

Going Into The Military - There are many careers in the military that can give you the training and skills for a decent career after the military. You may also be able to earn money to help pay for college later.

Junior College - Getting into a junior college is usually not as difficult as some 4 year universities or colleges.

Career Schools - Many career choices do not require a four year degree. Training for these types of careers can usually be done at a career school and you may be able to begin immediately.

Apprentice Options - If you are interested in a skill labor or blue collar career there may be an opportunity to become an apprentice. You will most likely need to contact employers to find out if they offer any apprenticeships or training programs.

If you just graduated or will be graduating from high school but you missed the boat on applying to a traditional college you do still have options. Maybe a traditional college is not for you and that is OK. You still have options buy you should act quickly so as not to let another year pass.

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