Your Future Career Possibilities are Astounding with the Right Job Training
As a high school-age student, you might be starting to think about your future. “What should I do after graduation?”, “Should I go to college?”, or “How do I make enough money?” If you’re not thinking about it, it’s definitely a good time to start!
In Arizona, many teens struggle to figure out what to do after high school. They know that a four-year college or university isn’t for everyone but they still need to make a livable wage. It may seem like the options are limited but the truth is —there are more career readiness programs than most people are aware. The state offers many programs to prepare young adults for a career. They can help them review career options and choose a path that’s right for them and help them get trained for that job.
There are more career possibilities than most young adults are aware of, here we share some of them!
Become an Apprentice and Get Paid
The College Depot is a free program, provided by the Phoenix Public Library, that provides assistance with earning a high school diploma, GED, getting into college, or becoming career ready.
If you’re already in high school or completed a high school education, one of the job training options offered by College Depot is an apprenticeship. In apprenticeship programs, the apprentice will receive hands-on career training in programs such as health care, construction, information technology, and geospatial careers.
On average, apprenticeships earn a starting salary of $50,000 a year while gaining an equivalent to a 2-year or a 4-year college degree. See Craft a Profession for more information about apprenticeships.
Cosmetology Opportunities for Students in the West Valley
Cosmetology (beauty school) can be a great option for those who enjoy helping people look great. There is flexibility in how you work —behind a chair, in your own salon, freelance, or in industries such as film, makeup artist, editorial, TV, beauty blogger/vlogger, and more. Some cosmetologists even get to travel.
For those that want to attend a locally owned and operated cosmetology school, D'Image Beauty College offers courses for cosmetology, nail techs, estheticians, beauticians, barbering, hairstyling, laser tattoo removal, and make-up. The school has two locations, one on 35th Avenue in Phoenix and another on Western Avenue in Avondale. There is a cost for tuition, however, those who enroll can finish the full-time program in 9 months or the part-time program in 11 to 14 months.
““The only limits to the possibilities in your life tomorrow are the buts you use today.””
Career Services for Job Seekers in the West Valley
CPLC Workforce Solutions has the service and programs job seekers need to prepare for, find, and keep a job. In particular, they offer training to become a Customer Service Agent, Community Health Worker, or Cisco Networking professional. They work with people of all ages and skill levels and connect them with employment opportunities in a variety of industries. Their services include:
Job search and application assistance
Resume and cover letter development
Interview preparation
Vocational training and classes
Job fairs and hiring events
SNAP CAN services
Unemployment Insurance application assistance
Referrals to social services
Youth career readiness program
Visit their site to find out more: www.cplcworkforce.org/
Increase Your Job Options with Technical Career Training
The Arizona Department of Education offers AZ Career and Technical Education (CTED) across the State of Arizona. They offer Arizona high school students and adults the opportunity to acquire advanced job skills and the training needed for highly-sought after jobs.
The East Valley Institute of Technology is one of 14 Arizona Career Technological Educational schools (CTED) around the state. They offer a wide variety of career training programs so that Arizona students can get trained for in-demand jobs that pay well. This training is tuition-free for Arizona High Schools students while adults pay a reasonable tuition fee.
The above are just a few examples of career training options for young adults in Arizona. Yet, there are definitely many more! Remember that with hard work and dedication, anything is possible. Les Brown said, “The only limits to the possibilities in your life tomorrow are the buts you use today.”
