In Arizona, many teens struggle to figure out what to do after high school. They often think there aren’t many options but the truth is there are! There are many programs to prepare young adults in Arizona for great jobs, we’ll share some of them here!

Are you interested in a career as a drone operator, nurse, HVAC engineer, cosmetologist, or another trade? Did you know you can take classes in these areas at a regional Arizona Career Technological Educational school (CTED). As an Arizona student, you can learn while pursuing your high school diploma!

If you have felt that the post-secondary education is out of reach because of the high cost, we want to tell you about some resources that can help. For Arizona high school students that want to pursue higher education, the following programs can provide extensive financial help.

Your ability to attend a trade school can make a big difference in your quality of life, especially if you get into a trade that you enjoy. Trade or vocational schools, are schools that prepare you to do a specific job and dramatically shorten the time it takes to start your career.

When considering whether to pursue additional schooling, you should do your research on the average salary by education level. We’ve broken down the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics so you don’t have to. Read on to learn about the opportunities and salaries available to you based on the level of education you attain. And remember - it’s never too late to go back to school.