Look2College Handbook

To get the career you want in the future, you will need education after high school. This might be:

• 4-year college • 2-year college

• Trade school • Military

These career fields are “in-demand” in Nebraska - meaning there are lots of jobs! See how much you can earn, depending on your level of education.

SKILLED & TECHNICAL SCIENCES Truck Driver (transport goods and materials)

HEALTH SCIENCES

2-year associate’s degree from a community college $23/hour* or $48,000/year Radiologic Technologist (take & review x-rays) Education: Starting pay:

Education: Starting pay:

6-8 week certificate from a community college $19/hour* or $39,000/year

Registered Nurse (provide patient care)

Construction Manager (oversee projects and workers)

Education: Starting pay:

Education: Starting pay:

bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college $29/hour* or $60,000/year

bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college $28/hour* or $58,000/year

*Source: Nebraska Department of Labor Discover more careers at MyNextMove.org .

Use Reality Check to imagine your future lifestyle and careers that can help you pay for it.

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What do you want to be? Answer these questions and share your responses with someone.

What career fields interest you? For example: health sciences (red).

What careers have you considered?

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