Career Path Names
Advanced Manufacturing
WELDING
Average salary: $36K per year
Length of training: 18+ months
PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN THE MOST COMMONLY UTILIZED WELDING PROCESSES INCLUDING WELDING TERMINOLOGY, WELD DESIGN, WELDING SAFETY, ELECTRICAL THEORY, THE WELDABILITY OF METALS, AND WELDING QUALITY CONTROL.
SIGN, BILLBOARD, AND DISPLAY
Average salary: $40K per year
Length of training: 18+ months
JOB CORPS’ SIGN, BILLBOARD, AND DISPLAY TRAINING PROGRAM IS OFFERED THROUGH THE INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS AND ALLIED TRADES (IUPAT). PEOPLE EMPLOYED ON THIS CAREER PATHWAY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING, ERECTING AND INSTALLING OR REMOVING SIGNS AND BILLBOARD DISPLAYS. THIS CAN INCLUDE DESIGNING AND LETTERING SIGNS MADE FROM METAL, VINYL, GLASS, WOOD, NEON, OR PLASTIC.
MACHINING
Average salary: $35K per year
Length of training: 18+ months
PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN THE MOST COMMONLY UTILIZED WELDING PROCESSES INCLUDING WELDING TERMINOLOGY, WELD DESIGN, WELDING SAFETY, ELECTRICAL THEORY, THE WELDABILITY OF METALS, AND WELDING QUALITY CONTROL.
WELDING
Average salary: $36K per year
Length of training: 18+ months
PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN THE MOST COMMONLY UTILIZED WELDING PROCESSES INCLUDING WELDING TERMINOLOGY, WELD DESIGN, WELDING SAFETY, ELECTRICAL THEORY, THE WELDABILITY OF METALS, AND WELDING QUALITY CONTROL.
SIGN, BILLBOARD, AND DISPLAY
Average salary: $40K per year
Length of training: 18+ months
JOB CORPS’ SIGN, BILLBOARD, AND DISPLAY TRAINING PROGRAM IS OFFERED THROUGH THE INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS AND ALLIED TRADES (IUPAT). PEOPLE EMPLOYED ON THIS CAREER PATHWAY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING, ERECTING AND INSTALLING OR REMOVING SIGNS AND BILLBOARD DISPLAYS. THIS CAN INCLUDE DESIGNING AND LETTERING SIGNS MADE FROM METAL, VINYL, GLASS, WOOD, NEON, OR PLASTIC.
ADVANCED WELDING
Average salary: $40K per year
Length of training: 18+ months
PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN THE MOST COMMONLY UTILIZED WELDING PROCESSES INCLUDING WELDING TERMINOLOGY, WELD DESIGN, WELDING SAFETY, ELECTRICAL THEORY, THE WELDABILITY OF METALS, AND WELDING QUALITY CONTROL.
Automotive and Machine Repair
MAINTENANCE AND LIGHT REPAIR
Average salary: $36K per year
Length of training: 18+ months
TEST VEHICLE SYSTEMS AND PARTS, IDENTIFY MECHANICAL PROBLEMS, PERFORM BASIC MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND REPLACE PARTS, AND INTERACT WITH CLIENTS. WORK ON ENGINES, TRANSMISSIONS, DRIVE BELTS, BRAKES, ELECTRONIC STEERING SYSTEMS, DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS, POWER TOOLS, AND COMMON HAND TOOLS.
COLLISION REPAIR AND REFINISH
Average salary: $37K per year
Length of training: 18+ months
COLLISION REPAIR AND REFINISH TRAINING PROGRAM PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE HANDS-ON TRAINING IN DIFFERENT TYPES OF COLLISION REPAIR WORK AND DEVELOP MULTIPLE SKILL SETS. THE VARIOUS COURSE OFFERINGS INCLUDE NONSTRUCTURAL ANALYSIS AND DAMAGE REPAIR, PAINTING AND REFINISHING, STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS AND DAMAGE REPAIR, AND MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS.
ADVANCED AUTO DIESEL/COLLISION
Average salary: $49K per year
Length of training: 18+ months
MAINTAIN SERVICE OPERATIONS BY INSPECTING, MAINTAINING, DIAGNOSING, AND REPAIRING BOTH ELECTRIC AND INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE VEHICLES.
MAINTENANCE REPAIR HELPER, STATIONARY ENGINEERING
Average salary: $50K per year
Length of training: 18+ months
STATIONARY ENGINEERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SAFE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF BOILERS, STEAM TURBINES, GAS TURBINES, PUMPS, GAS COMPRESSORS, GENERATORS, MOTORS, AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS, HEAT EXCHANGERS, REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT, HOT WATER GENERATORS, AND A WIDE RANGE OF OTHER INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT.
MACHINE EQUIPMENT REPAIR
Average salary: $36K per year
Length of training: 18+ months
A MACHINE EQUIPMENT REPAIR MECHANIC ENSURES THE OPERATION OF MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT, BY INSTALLING, MAINTAINING AND REPAIRING OF HYDRAULIC, PNEUMATIC, ELECTRONIC, MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ON ALL PRODUCTION MACHINES, EQUIPMENT, AND BUILDING.
ADVANCED AUTO DIESEL/COLLISION
Average salary: $49K per year
Length of training: 18+ months
MAINTAIN SERVICE OPERATIONS BY INSPECTING, MAINTAINING, DIAGNOSING, AND REPAIRING BOTH ELECTRIC AND INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE VEHICLES.
Construction
ADVANCED WEATHERIZATION
Average salary: $36K per year
Length of training: 18+ months
PEOPLE WORKING IN THE FIELD OF WEATHERIZATION PERFORM A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES TO PROTECT HOMES AND BUSINESSES FROM THE ELEMENTS AND MAKE THEM MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT. THEIR DUTIES CAN INCLUDE SEALING AND REPAIRING WINDOWS, INSULATING DUCTS, AND PERFORMING HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR-CONDITIONING WORK. MAY PERFORM ENERGY AUDITS AND ADVISE CLIENTS ON ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES.
ADVANCED PLUMBING
Average salary: $44K per year
Length of training: 18+ months
RESPONSIBLE FOR INSTALLING, REPAIRING, AND MAINTAINING PIPES AND OTHER PLUMBING FIXTURES USED IN RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, AND INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS.
BRICKLAYER
Average salary: $35K per year
Length of training: 18+ months
JOB CORPS’ BRICKLAYER MASONRY PROGRAM IS A TRAINEE, PRE-APPRENTICE PROGRAM OFFERED THROUGH THE INTERNATIONAL MASONRY INSTITUTE (IMI).
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
Average salary: $36K per year
Length of training: 18+ months
JOB CORPS’ BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM IS A PRE-APPRENTICE TRAINING PROGRAM OFFERED BY HOME BUILDERS INSTITUTE (HBI).
ADVANCED CEMENT MASONRY
Average salary: $46K per year
Length of training: 18+ months
EXPERTLY SMOOTH AND FINISH SURFACES OF POURED CONCRETE FLOORS, WALKS, SIDEWALKS, ROADS, AND CURBS. ALIGN FORMS FOR SIDEWALKS, CURBS, OR GUTTERS. PATCH VOIDS AND USE SAWS TO CUT EXPANSION JOINTS USING A VARIETY OF HAND AND POWER TOOLS.
ADVANCED ELECTRICAL
Average salary: $60K per year
Length of training: 18+ months
MAINTAIN AND REPAIR THE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS USED IN ALL ELECTRICAL DEVICES AND EQUIPMENT. COLLABORATE WITH OTHER ELECTRICAL WORKERS AND ENGINEERS TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN SPECIALTY EQUIPMENT.
Finance and Business
OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
Average salary: $32K per year
Length of training: 18+ months
OFFICE ADMINISTRATORS PERFORM DAILY DUTIES THAT INCLUDE FINANCIAL PLANNING, RECORD KEEPING, BILLING, PERSONNEL, INVENTORY, AND LOGISTICS, WITHIN A BUSINESS.
INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
Average salary: $38K per year
Length of training: 18+ months
PEOPLE EMPLOYED IN THE INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES CAREER PATHWAY PERFORM A VARIETY OF SERVICES INCLUDING SELLING INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES PRODUCTS, CONNECTING AND BUILDING RAPPORT WITH NEW AND EXISTING CUSTOMERS, PROVIDING OUTSTANDING SUPPORT TO ALL CUSTOMERS, AND CREATING AND EXECUTING EXCEPTIONAL MARKETING CAMPAIGNS.
BRICKLAYER
Average salary: $35K per year
Length of training: 18+ months
JOB CORPS’ BRICKLAYER MASONRY PROGRAM IS A TRAINEE, PRE-APPRENTICE PROGRAM OFFERED THROUGH THE INTERNATIONAL MASONRY INSTITUTE (IMI).
Healthcare
ADVANCED LICENSED PRACTICAL/VOCATIONAL NURSE
Average salary: $44K per year
Length of training: 18+ months
VOCATIONAL NURSES WORK IN HOSPITALS, NURSING HOMES AND OTHER MEDICAL AND HEALTHCARE FACILITIES TO PROVIDE BASIC MEDICAL CARE TO PATIENTS. TYPICALLY, LVNS WORK UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF A REGISTERED NURSE, PHYSICIAN'S ASSISTANT AND/OR DOCTOR.
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Average salary: $34K per year
Length of training: 18+ months
PERFORM A VARIETY OF SERVICES FROM OFFICE AND LABORATORY DUTIES TO WORKING CHAIRSIDE ASSISTING DENTISTS AS THEY EXAMINE AND TREAT PATIENTS.
CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT
Average salary: $24K per year
Length of training: 18+ months
HOME HEALTH AIDES ARE NON-LICENSED MEMBERS OF THE HOME CARE TEAM THAT ASSIST PATIENTS WHO WISH TO RECEIVE CARE IN THE COMFORT OF THEIR OWN HOME WITH DAILY LIVING.
HEALTH CARE UNIT COORDINATOR
Average salary: $25K per year
Length of training: 18+ months
SOMETIMES CALLED MEDICAL SECRETARIES, HEALTH CARE UNIT COORDINATORS SUPPORT THE MEDICAL STAFF AT A HEALTHCARE FACILITY. A HEATH CARE UNIT COORDINATOR HELPS TO KEEP THE FACILITY ORGANIZED AND COORDINATES COMMUNICATION BETWEEN PATIENTS AND MEDICAL STAFF.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
Average salary: $32K per year
Length of training: 18+ months
RESPOND TO EMERGENCY CALLS, PROVIDE EFFICIENT AND IMMEDIATE CARE TO THOSE IN CRITICAL CONDITION, AND SAFELY AND QUICKLY TRANSPORT PATIENTS TO MEDICAL FACILITIES.
CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Average salary: $29K per year
Length of training: 18+ months
MEDICAL ASSISTANTS PERFORM A VARIETY OF DUTIES TO ASSIST HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS INCLUDING SCHEDULING APPOINTMENTS, TAKING VITAL SIGNS, SUCCINCTLY CONVEYING IDEAS AND INFORMATION TO PATIENTS. PEOPLE WHO WORK IN THIS FIELD SHOULD BE GOOD LISTENERS, BE ABLE TO HANDLE STRESS, AND EXCEL AT THINKING CLEARLY ON THE FLY.
Homeland Security
RETAIL, PHYSICAL, AND PUBLIC SECURITY
Average salary: $30K per year
Length of training: 18+ months
MOST RETAIL, PHYSICAL, AND PUBLIC SECURITY JOB CORPS GRADUATES GO TO WORK FOR BUSINESSES IN NEED OF SECURITY SUPPORT. SECURITY PROVIDES SURVEILLANCE AROUND THE CLOCK, OR DURING THE COMPANY’S BUSINESS HOURS, BY WORKING 8-HOUR SHIFTS OR LONGER WITH ROTATING SCHEDULES.
SECURITY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Average salary: $24K per year
Length of training: 18+ months
GUARD, PATROL, DETECT, DETER, OBSERVE, REPORT, PROTECT, AND MONITOR PREMISES, TO PREVENT THEFT, VIOLENCE, OR INFRACTIONS OF RULES.
CORRECTIONS OFFICER
Average salary: $38K per year
Length of training: 18+ months
CORRECTIONS OFFICERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CUSTODY AND CONTROL OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE BEEN ARRESTED, ARE AWAITING TRIAL, OR ARE SERVING A PRISON OR JAIL SENTENCE. THEY ARE ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SECURITY OF THE FACILITY ITSELF.
HOMELAND SECURITY
Average salary: $40K per year
Length of training: 18+ months
MOST HOMELAND SECURITY JOB CORPS GRADUATES GO TO WORK AS AGENTS FOR COMMUNITIES AND BUSINESSES TO ENSURE SAFETY AND SECURITY.
SECURITY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Average salary: $24K per year
Length of training: 18+ months
GUARD, PATROL, DETECT, DETER, OBSERVE, REPORT, PROTECT, AND MONITOR PREMISES, TO PREVENT THEFT, VIOLENCE, OR INFRACTIONS OF RULES.
CORRECTIONS OFFICER
Average salary: $38K per year
Length of training: 18+ months
CORRECTIONS OFFICERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CUSTODY AND CONTROL OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE BEEN ARRESTED, ARE AWAITING TRIAL, OR ARE SERVING A PRISON OR JAIL SENTENCE. THEY ARE ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SECURITY OF THE FACILITY ITSELF.
Hospitality
ADVANCED CULINARY ARTS
Average salary: $32K per year
Length of training: 18+ months
PREPARE FOOD THAT LOOKS AND TASTES GREAT, PUT TOGETHER MENUS, AND MANAGE AN EFFICIENT AND PRODUCTIVE KITCHEN.
HOTEL AND LODGING
Average salary: $20K per year
Length of training: 18+ months
A WIDE RANGE OF ROLES EXIST IN THE HOTEL AND LODGING INDUSTRY, FROM SERVERS AND CHEFS TO HOUSEKEEPERS AND CONCIERGES. THOSE WHO CAN DO THESE JOBS WELL WILL ALWAYS BE EMPLOYED.
RETAIL SALES
Average salary: $21K per year
Length of training: 18+ months
RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATES ARE THE FIRST PEOPLE A CUSTOMER MEETS WHEN THEY ENTER A STORE. THEY ARE EXPECTED TO CULTIVATE GOOD RELATIONSHIPS WITH CUSTOMERS IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE SALES GOALS AND REPRESENT THE STORE IN A POSITIVE MANNER TO ENSURE GOOD PUBLIC RELATIONS AND RECURRING BUSINESS. THEY ALSO ASSIST CUSTOMERS WITH CHOICES AND HELP ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE BUSINESS OR A PRODUCT.
CULINARY ARTS
Average salary: $20K per year
Length of training: 18+ months
A CULINARY ARTIST WEARS MANY HATS INCLUDING CHEF AND COOK. THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR NOT ONLY MAKING THE FOOD TASTE GREAT BUT MAKING IT LOOK FABULOUS AS WELL.
HOTEL AND LODGING
Average salary: $20K per year
Length of training: 18+ months
A WIDE RANGE OF ROLES EXIST IN THE HOTEL AND LODGING INDUSTRY, FROM SERVERS AND CHEFS TO HOUSEKEEPERS AND CONCIERGES. THOSE WHO CAN DO THESE JOBS WELL WILL ALWAYS BE EMPLOYED.
RETAIL SALES
Average salary: $21K per year
Length of training: 18+ months
RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATES ARE THE FIRST PEOPLE A CUSTOMER MEETS WHEN THEY ENTER A STORE. THEY ARE EXPECTED TO CULTIVATE GOOD RELATIONSHIPS WITH CUSTOMERS IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE SALES GOALS AND REPRESENT THE STORE IN A POSITIVE MANNER TO ENSURE GOOD PUBLIC RELATIONS AND RECURRING BUSINESS. THEY ALSO ASSIST CUSTOMERS WITH CHOICES AND HELP ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE BUSINESS OR A PRODUCT.
Information Technology
COMPUTER NETWORKING CISCO
Average salary: $47K per year
Length of training: 18+ months
PROGRAM GRADUATES WORK FOR MID-SIZE TO LARGE COMPANIES THAT HAVE EXTENSIVE COMPUTER NETWORKS AND ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR KEEPING THAT NETWORK UP TO DATE AND RUNNING SMOOTHLY. SOME WORK NIGHTS AND WEEKENDS IF EMERGENCIES OR NETWORK INTERRUPTIONS OCCUR.
ADVANCED MICROSOFT CERTIFIED SOLUTIONS
Average salary: $59K per year
Length of training: 18+ months
A+ CERTIFIED TECHNICIANS PERFORM COMPUTER REPAIR, SOFTWARE AND OPERATING SYSTEMS, NETWORK ADMINISTRATION, INFORMATION SECURITY, CLOUD COMPUTING, AND TROUBLESHOOTING OF BOTH DESKTOPS AND MOBILE DEVICES.
COMPUTER TECHNICIAN
Average salary: $29K per year
Length of training: 18+ months
COMPUTER TECHNICIANS INSTALL, MAINTAIN AND REPAIR COMPUTERS AND NETWORKS. THEY ALSO SET UP COMPUTER SECURITY MEASURES, CONFIGURE COMPUTER NETWORKS, AND OFFER TECHNICAL SUPPORT ON-SITE OR VIA PHONE OR EMAIL.
NETWORK CABLE INSTALLATION
Average salary: $52K per year
Length of training: 18+ months
CABLE INSTALLERS WORK IN HOMES AND BUSINESSES TO INSTALL AND REPAIR TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLES FOR PHONE LINES, INTERNET ACCESS, AND CABLE TELEVISION.
ADVANCED COMPUTER SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR
Average salary: $59K per year
Length of training: 18+ months
MANAGES COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND NETWORKS FOR LABORATORIES, GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS, SMALL BUSINESSES, AND LARGE COMPANIES ACROSS A VARIETY OF INDUSTRIES.
COMPUTER TECHNICIAN
Average salary: $29K per year
Length of training: 18+ months
COMPUTER TECHNICIANS INSTALL, MAINTAIN AND REPAIR COMPUTERS AND NETWORKS. THEY ALSO SET UP COMPUTER SECURITY MEASURES, CONFIGURE COMPUTER NETWORKS, AND OFFER TECHNICAL SUPPORT ON-SITE OR VIA PHONE OR EMAIL.
Renewable Resources and Energy
PETROLEUM SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Average salary: $57K per year
Length of training: 18+ months
THE PETROLEUM SERVICE TECHNICIAN PROGRAM OFFERS STUDENTS CORE COURSES RELATED TO PROCESS OPERATIONS. IT IS DESIGNED TO DEVELOP BASIC KNOWLEDGE REGARDING OIL & GAS OPERATIONS, AND PREPARE STUDENTS TO DEVELOP CAREERS AS PRODUCTION TECHNICIANS IN THE OIL & GAS INDUSTRY. THE CURRICULUM WAS DEVELOPED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY. IN ADDITION TO DEVELOPING KNOWLEDGE OF GAS OPERATIONS, THE INDUSTRY EXPECTS STUDENTS TO DEVELOP THEIR COMMUNICATION AND TEAM-BUILDING SKILLS THROUGH THIS PROGRAM.
LANDSCAPING
Average salary: $23K per year
Length of training: 18+ months
RESPONSIBLE FOR CULTIVATING THE LANDSCAPING AND GROUNDS SURROUNDING PRIVATE AND PUBLIC FACILITIES AND RESIDENCES. THIS CAN INCLUDING MOWING THE LAWN EITHER BY HAND OR USING A RIDING LAWNMOWER, TRIMMING AND EDGING AROUND WALKWAYS, FLOWER BEDS, AND WALLS, OR BY BEAUTIFYING THE LAND BY PLANTING FLOWERS, GRASS, SHRUBS, AND BUSHES.
FORESTRY CONSERVATION AND FIREFIGHTING
Average salary: $35K per year
Length of training: 18+ months
THE EXACT DUTIES FORESTRY CONSERVATION AND FIREFIGHTING PERFORM ARE BASED ON THE TYPE OF CREDENTIALS THAT THEY HAVE EARNED, AND THE TYPES OF CAREERS SUITED FOR THEM ARE VERY WIDE RANGING AND VARIED. MANY GO ON TO JOBS THAT HAVE THEM GATHERING DATA IN VARIOUS ECOSYSTEMS FOR SCIENTIFIC STUDIES OR AS FIREFIGHTERS IN THE WILDERNESS OF THE COUNTRY. OTHERS GET INVOLVED IN TRAIL AND PARKLAND MAINTENANCE.
ADVANCED WILDLAND FIRE MANAGEMENT
Average salary: $45K per year
Length of training: 18+ months
HAVE PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE ABOUT LAND MANAGEMENT, FIRE MANAGEMENT, FOREST HEALTH, AND WILDLAND FIRE BEHAVIOR. APPLY THESE SKILLS TO HELP MITIGATE OR ELIMINATE POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARDS AND FIGHT FIRES WHEN THEY OCCUR.
ADVANCED SOLAR PV AND THERMAL SYSTEM INSTALLER
Average salary: $45K per year
Length of training: 18+ months
AT THE FOREFRONT OF THE GROWING GREEN ECONOMY, A SOLAR PV AND THERMAL SYSTEM INSTALLER DIRECTS WORK CREWS FOR INSTALLATION ON RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC OR THERMAL SYSTEMS.
ADVANCED FORESTRY TECHNICIAN
Average salary: $28K per year
Length of training: 18+ months
FORESTRY TECHNICIANS PROTECT, MAINTAIN, AND GATHER DATA ON THE FORESTS, GRASSLANDS, AND MOUNTAINS OF AMERICA. THEY ALSO PERFORM DUTIES RELATED TO FIRE SUPPRESSION, DATA COLLECTION, REGULATION ENFORCEMENT, AND TRAIL REPAIR.
Transportation
ADVANCED ASPHALT PAVING
Average salary: $59K per year
Length of training: 18+ months
OPERATE A WIDE VARIETY OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT VEHICLES THAT PERFORM THE SPREADING AND COMPACTION OF PAVING MATERIALS.
ADVANCED HEAVY TRUCK DRIVING
Average salary: $58K per year
Length of training: 18+ months
HEAVY TRUCK DRIVERS OPERATE TRUCKS WITH A GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT (GVW) CAPACITY OF MORE THAN 26,000 POUNDS TO TRANSPORT GOODS FROM ONE LOCATION TO ANOTHER. THESE DRIVERS DELIVER GOODS OVER INTERCITY ROUTES, OFTEN SPANNING SEVERAL STATES.
ADVANCED TRANSPORTATION
Average salary: $43K per year
Length of training: 18+ months
PEOPLE WITH CAREERS IN THIS VITAL INDUSTRY WORK TO ENSURE OUR FREIGHT AND PASSENGER RAILROADS, AIRLINES, BARGE LINES AND GROUND TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS ARE RUNNING AS SAFELY AND EFFICIENTLY AS POSSIBLE.
ASPHALT PAVING
Average salary: $39K per year
Length of training: 18+ months
OPERATES A WIDE VARIETY OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT VEHICLES THAT PERFORM THE SPREADING AND COMPACTION OF PAVING MATERIALS.
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS
Average salary: $39K per year
Length of training: 18+ months
OPERATE HEAVY EQUIPMENT INCLUDING GRADERS, TRACTORS, BACKHOES, FRONT-END LOADERS, DUMP TRUCKS, AND TRASH TRUCKS, UNDER SUPERVISION, IN A SAFE AND EFFECTIVE MANNER.
HEAVY TRUCK DRIVING
Average salary: $38K per year
Length of training: 18+ months
DRIVE TRUCKS WITH A CAPACITY OF MORE THAN THREE TONS TO TRANSPORT AND DELIVER CARGO. PEOPLE ON THIS CAREER PATHWAY HAVE TO BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN TRUCK LOGS ACCORDING TO STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.