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CAREERS
Career and job search information
QualityInfo.org OREGON 2017
STEM IDEAS FRIENDLY
PROBLEM SOLVER
NETWORKING FUTURE SKILLS
MOTIVATION INSPIRATION HIRE
VALUES
LEADERSHIP ENTREPRENEUR EXPLORE
RESPONSIBILITY
HOPE
CAREERS
EDUCATION
JOBSRÉSUMÉ
INTEGRITY
PLAN WORK
INITIATIVE
COMMUNICATION
VOLUNTEER OCCUPATIONS
INTERVIEWS
CREATIVITY
FAST-PACED TIME MANAGEMENT
SPORTS
PASSION
GOOD ATTITUDE
VOLUNTEER
RESPECT
COMMUNITY
CUSTOMER SERVICE
SKILLS
TECHNOLOGY
EMPLOYMENT
SELF-AWARENESS
SELF-ESTEEM
INTERNSHIPS
TEAMWORK
DREAMS
SUPERVISE
ACTION SOCIAL
SUCCESS IMPACT
GRADUATION
Disponible en Español
Contents
4 CAREER PLANNING
There are many paths to help you reach a career
that is right for you. Here is your guide to a variety
of opportunities to help you gain education,
15 EDUCATION
This section displays a variety of
education options after high school, from
apprenticeships to the military to college
training, skills, knowledge, and abilities in different and more. Also, learn tips on paying for
settings on the way to your careers. that education.
OREGON CAREERS 2017 FREE Brochures, Activities,
Editor
Graphics
Brenda Turner
Carlee Justis
and Parent Resources
Editorial Assistance Felicia Bechtoldt,
Jessica Nelson, TO ORDER THESE FREE their children’s career development.
Kathi Riddell MATERIALS, CONTACT: Brochures are available for schools
CIS Information Matt Bell Oregon Employment Department to hand out at parent-teacher
Workforce and Economic Research conferences, use in student packets, or
The WorkSource Oregon Employment Lmipubs@oregon.gov distribute at parent nights.
Department is an equal opportunity
program/employer. Language
(503) 947-1204,
assistance is available to individuals (800) 262-3912, ext. 71204 OCCUPATIONS IN DEMAND
with limited English proficiency free TDD (800) 947-1391 This brochure lists occupations with
of cost. Auxiliary aids or services are the most projected job openings in the
available upon request to individuals
with disabilities. Contact your nearest
CAREERS MAGAZINE IN coming years sorted by education level.
WorkSource Oregon Center for ENGLISH OR SPANISH Median wages for each of these most in
assistance. Order hard copies of this magazine demand occupations is also listed.
in English at no charge. The Spanish
BACHELOR’S DEGREE:
edition, Carreras en Oregon 2017, will
Completion of a
State of Oregon Employment four-year college program is typical to enter these occupations.
Registered Nurses
2014
Employment
33,421
Average Annual
Job Openings
1,284
2016 Hourly
Median Wage
$41.55
OCCUPATIONS IN DEMAND 2016
Department WorkSource Oregon
General and Operations Managers 27,869 1,121 $39.52
be available online only in early 2017
Accountants and Auditors 12,623 607 $29.96
Managers, All Other 11,135 385 $42.90
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 10,804 336 $58,655*
Business Operations Specialists, All Other 14,097 332 $30.03
Software Developers, Applications 7,662 328 $46.97
Employment Department
Substitute Teachers 11,437 313 $21.89
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Ed. 7,740 254 $60,637*
in the “Careers” section of
Financial Managers 6,308 246 $48.55
Civil Engineers 4,552 221 $38.16
Sales Managers 5,671 218 $48.74
Computer Systems Analysts 5,112 210 $40.96
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Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 4,852 203 $27.69
Human Resources Specialists 5,755 202 $26.77
Management Analysts 6,289 198 $37.71
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Web Developers 3,408 188 $29.36
Cost Estimators 3,731 187 $28.77
Marketing Managers 4,185 179 $50.27
Industrial Engineers 3,560 178 $47.16
ADVANCED DEGREES: Extensive skills, knowledge, and
experiences are typically needed for these occupations, including at least one
year of college coursework beyond the completion of a bachelor’s degree.
2014 Average Annual 2016 Hourly
Employment Job Openings Median Wage
Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 6,415 278 N/A
Lawyers 8,247 239 $51.14
PARENT RESOURCES
Physical Therapists 2,750 177 $39.78
Pharmacists 3,750 130 $60.61
Mental Health Counselors 2,635 114 $23.30
Elementary and Secondary School Administrators 2,615 100 $100,772*
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 3,189 98 $119,263*
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 2,103 91 $21.31
The Parent Involvement = Future
Nurse Practitioners 1,447 84 $53.56
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 1,820 84 $34.87
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 2,562 78 $26.02
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other 914 69 $39.14
Physician Assistants 1,139 65 $50.74
Family and General Practitioners 1,628 65 $85.27
Postsecondary School Administrators 1,967 65 $45.90
Success brochure is a free resource that
Rehabilitation Counselors 1,768 60 $17.59
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 2,637 58 $67,377*
Dentists, General 1,600 55 $86.71
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 1,455 51 $32.74
Occupational Therapists 1,147 50 $41.37
* Annual Wages WorkSource Oregon is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids
offers tips, guidelines, and a wealth
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2 OREGON EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENT
24 JOB SEARCH
Looking for a job today is very different
than looking for a job a decade or two ago. Learn the dos and
don’ts of searching for employment in today’s job market.
44 CAREER GUIDE
Want to know what a certain career pays?
Or where to go to get higher education in a particular career
field? Or if a particular career has a positive employment
outlook? Look at more than 200 occupations in this section.
70 RESOURCES
So you don’t overlook a single resource
that could be beneficial in your career search, read over
this section.
EDUCATION PAYS POSTER
Posters are 18” x 12” ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENTS
The CAREERS 2017Activities Guide
LA EDUCACIóN PAGA contains activities to help students
PORCENTAJE DESEM
PLEADO NIVEL DE EDUCACIóN
PROMEDIO DE INGRE
SOS POR HORA
explore this magazine.
2.6%
Education Pays
TÍTULO DE CUATRO
-AÑOS O MÁS
$30.75
To print a copy of the
3.8% TÍTULO UNIVERSITARIO
DE DOS-AÑOS
$19.95
perCeNT uNemployeD eDuCaTioN level average Hourly
5.0 earNiNgS %
CAREERS 2017 Activities Guide,
ALGUNOS ESTUDIOS
UNIVERSITARIOS, SIN
TÍTULO $18.45
2.6% Four-year or HigHer Degree $30.75
5.4 % CON DIPLOMA DE
3.8% Two-year College Degree
8.0% $19.95
PREPARATORIA
SIN DIPLOMA DE PREPAR
$16.95
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ATORIA
$12.33
5.0% Some College, No Degree $18.45
5.4% HigH SCHool Diploma $16.95
8.0% No HigH SCHool Diploma $12.33
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STEM BROCHURES
These brochures will help students learn about STEM
careers, with information about nine STEM fields to help
pique their interest.
• Biological Sciences • Health Care
• Computer Information • Engineering
Systems • Mathematics
• Computer Science • Physical Sciences
• Drafting and Surveying • Social Sciences
OREGON CAREERS 2017 3
CAREER PLANNING
Career Planning – without a plan, how do you know
what direction you are going?
Thinking about your interests, your preferences, things which case being an AmeriCorps or Peace Corps member may
you enjoy doing, and looking at options available to you work well for you.
for learning and gaining additional education are all part
of career planning. Whether you are having a conversation You can also explore information online. One of the best
about different occupations, or talking about work-related websites in Oregon to read about careers is the Oregon Career
goals you have for yourself, you are pulling together the Information System at oregoncis.uoregon.edu. You may have
pieces that will help you create a career plan. access to Oregon CIS at your school – just ask your counselor.
You can also explore Oregon CIS at libraries and WorkSource
So many options! Oregon offices all over Oregon.
Learning about different careers can be a lot of fun. You can On Oregon CIS, you can take a survey to help you match
visit someone working in a job you are interested in learning your interests to different careers, read detailed information
more about and ask them questions about their job, how they about various careers, read testimonials from people working
got it, what education they have and more in an informational in jobs, and learn where you can go to get additional
interview. You can also job shadow or complete an internship, education after high school that you may need qualify for
or volunteer for a variety of organizations or events to get your future job.
exposed to all kinds of jobs.
Maybe you want to have some life experiences while learning
about the hundreds of career options available to you, in
Jobs That Didn’t Exist 10 Years Ago
User experience analysts look for ways to keep you on their
website and to make your experience memorable and useful.
Business intelligence developers collect and organize a
company’s raw data by using different technology and tools,
then transform it into readable reports.
Distance learning coordinators prepare and run online
courses at colleges and schools.
iOS and Android developers write and test code, and build
web applications.
Chief sustainability officers coordinate with management,
shareholders, and employees to address sustainability issues
Drone pilots fly drones to gather data and information. and oversee the company’s sustainability strategies.
Companies in electronic shopping anticipate using drones for
delivering small packages over short distances. Informatics nurses apply their skills in health science,
information technology and computer science to help health
Uber and Lyft drivers drive personal cars to transport care providers collect, retrieve, and use data that applies to
passengers. patient care.
Social media strategists use social media tools to help Disaster-recovery managers are IT professionals who
companies interact with customers and create a buzz about develop plans to recover from cyber-attacks, terrorism or
the company’s products. natural disasters.
4 OREGON EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENT
CAREER PLANNING
START EXPLORING WITH INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS
When you meet with people for informational interviews, THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS WILL HELP YOU
you can learn what they do in their jobs, how they prepared GET THE MOST FROM A VISIT:
to do it, what they like and dislike about their jobs, and what
advice they have to offer you. They may even have ideas for 1. What is your job like?
you after you share your goals and interests with them. • On a typical day what do you do?
• What kinds of problems do you solve?
Remember that an informational interview is not a job • What kinds of decisions do you make?
interview. Applying for a job is an entirely separate process.
While you can expect an informational interview to give you 2. What do you like most about your job?
confidence and expand your network, you cannot expect it • What do you find challenging?
to result in a job offer. Just relax and enjoy learning about • What do you not like about your job?
occupations. • Is your job different from how you first thought it
would be?
When contacting people to request informational interviews,
introduce yourself, explain that you are gathering career 3. What things (work, activities, classes, or hobbies)
information, and mention how you got their names. Ask for did you do before you entered this occupation?
15 to 20 minutes of their time to talk about the career field in • Which have been most helpful?
which you are interested. Since every job is slightly different, • What other jobs can you get with the same
it is helpful to meet with more than one person in each background?
occupation. • What attracted you to this type of work?
4. Has technology changed your work in any way?
5. How could I start working in your field?
• What are the major qualifications for success in this
occupation?
• If you were starting again, what, if anything, would
you do differently?
• What is a typical pay range for someone entering this
occupation?
6. What other advice do you have for a person considering
this career?
AFTER THE INTERVIEW
Ask your interviewees for referrals to others in the same field.
However, you should not expect them to help with personal
problems or provide career guidance.
Follow up with a thank-you card or letter. Let them know
they were helpful, and thank them for their time. Ask them
to keep you in mind if they come across any information that
may be helpful to you in your career research. If the interview
went well, consider asking if they will allow you to do a job
shadow, where you spend a day watching them work. Also
consider asking an interviewee if they are willing to mentor
you as you look for work.
Source: Excerpted from Oregon Career Information System, ©2016-2017,
University of Oregon, All Rights Reserved.
OREGON CAREERS 2017 5CAREER PLANNING
Tips for a Successful Job-Shadowing Experience
Job shadowing allows an individual the Along with informational interviews the products or services the employer
opportunity to observe and work along- and internships, job shadows can help offers. Be ready to discuss your career
side an experienced worker to help gain you learn about different occupations, goals and interests. Prepare questions
insight into their particular work area. which can lead to informed decisions in advance. Take your notes compiled
Job shadows typically last a few hours about career choices. from your research that went into
or a full day. Some companies offer job setting up the job shadow. Plan to arrive
shadows that last for several days. During a job shadow, you will ten minutes early on your job shadow
learn firsthand the role and the day.
responsibilities of an employee and may
perform simple tasks, and interact with When job shadowing, it is important to
the staff. act professionally. Stay focused on your
host’s job and career field. Be thoughtful
Most students directly contact of the host’s time constraints. Try not to
companies or organizations they ask questions that can be easily found
would like to job shadow with and on internet.
arrange job shadowing themselves.
School counselors, local chambers of After the job shadow, be sure to thank
commerce, and colleges’ career centers your host by sending an email or a
can also help you arrange a job shadow. handwritten note.
Before a job shadow, research the
employer, industry and the career field
you are interested in. Be familiar with
VOLUNTEERING CAN HELP YOUR CAREER PATH
At first, being a volunteer might not • Network
have much appeal. After all, you give Never underestimate the power of
up your free time and have to work – networking. Volunteering improves
sometimes very hard – and all without your job opportunities. Meet new
getting paid! But the benefits can easily people so you will have more
outweigh the drawbacks. contacts when the time comes to
look for a job.
Volunteering helps you:
• Strengthen Your Job or College
• Explore Careers Application
Volunteering is a great way to learn Include volunteer experiences on
about career options and develop job and scholarship applications
job-related skills. You can learn to show your job-related skills,
about a particular role, sector, or a motivation and dedicated attitude.
cause. Volunteering can also expose
you to workplace and office culture. • Have an Impact
Show your community what
• Learn New Skills you care about. Whether you Many organizations, such as
Learn and improve basic skills like raise awareness about an issue, government agencies and nonprofits,
teamwork, communication, patience, deliver meals to the homeless, or need volunteers to fill a variety of roles.
and hard work. Volunteer projects become a tour guide for a local Find a volunteer opportunity that you
can also teach specialized skills, such historical organization, you can would enjoy. If you already know about
as public relations, gardening, or make a positive difference in your organizations that need volunteer help,
home construction. Volunteering community. you can contact them directly. Friends
can even help you discover new and family can help you find volunteer
hobbies you were unaware of. opportunities as well.
6 OREGON EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENTCAREER PLANNING
Benefits of an Internship
An internship is a hands-on way Just like a job, you normally go
to learn new skills at a company or through an application process to
organization. Internships are a great get an internship. Applying and
opportunity for high school students interviewing for internships enhances
or recent high school grads, college your job application and interviewing
students, and even adults looking to skills, which will be helpful when
explore a career change. you apply for a job. An internship
on a résumé differentiates you from
Completing an internship can expose other job seekers and makes you more
you to the workplace, letting you competitive.
see what really goes on in a certain
industry, which is helpful information Internships are temporary. They usually
as you consider various careers. last a few weeks to a few months. But
they can lead to long-term benefits,
An internship can help you understand such as job opportunities in the
whether the field or industry you would company and increased knowledge
like to work in is the right path for you. about the industry. In addition,
your supervisor and colleagues can
In addition to gaining work experience, be a reference for a job, college or
an internship helps improve your scholarship application.
soft skills. You will advance your
communication, teamwork, and While many internships are unpaid, the
negotiation skills. You will enhance benefits of completing an internship are
your self-confidence, email and phone priceless.
etiquette, and your awareness of a
workplace. These skills are highly
sought by employers today.
Keep up in Today’s World, Never Stop Learning
Want to increase your chances of getting and keeping a the right skills for the job.
good job? How about increasing the odds of advancing in
your career over time? As you plan for your career, keep in There is so much to learn from other aspects of your life
mind that increasing your education and expanding your outside formal education! For instance, you can learn
skills with lifelong learning will increase your chances of organization and leadership skills in so many ways. Here
getting and keeping a job in the future. are just a few examples:
Learning is power. And it does not need to end when you • organizing a group to pick up roadside trash
get a diploma. Seek new things to learn and new ways to • coaching a youth academic or sports team
learn in all aspects of your life. (Maybe that is why they call • learning communication skills by tutoring students
it lifelong learning.) or volunteering at a community event
• asking someone with an interesting hobby to teach
In years, or perhaps decades, past, holding a degree or a you about it
certificate was enough to qualify for certain high-level jobs. • teaching others about your hobbies.
While it is still absolutely necessary for many jobs, these
days employers are focused on much more than just your If you embrace a lifelong learning attitude, and seek
formal education. ways to create new learning opportunities, there is a
good chance you will become inspired, and inspire those
Employers want their employees to have skills, to be able to around you. Who knows? You may discover a new love for
do certain tasks, and to learn quickly if they don’t have just learning as it’s fueled by the passion of your dreams.
OREGON CAREERS 2017 7CAREER PLANNING
SURF THE NET -
CAREER EXPLORATION ONLINE RESOURCES
Here is just a sample of the countless NATIONAL SITES O*NET ONLINE
career exploration websites available to www.onetonline.org
help you explore careers and learn how CAREER BROWSER Detailed information on occupations,
to apply for jobs. https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/ including a search that finds
explore-careers occupations requiring the skills you
OREGON-SPECIFIC SITES Explore careers and learn about already have.
working conditions, job forecasts,
MYPATHCAREERS and related professions. Great site for STEM CAREERS
www.mypathcareers.org students, parents, and teachers! www.careercornerstone.org
Explore career options, courses, Career planning resources in science,
skills and credentials to prepare for a CAREERONESTOP TOOLKIT technology, engineering, mathematics,
high-demand job through Oregon’s http://www.careeronestop.org/ computers, and healthcare. Provides
community colleges. toolkit/toolkit.aspx career preparation tips; salary data;
Conduct research on jobs, where to get job search ideas; information about
OREGON CAREER training, what jobs are in the greatest scholarship opportunities; interviews
INFORMATION SYSTEM demand, and so much more. with people working in STEM fields;
http://oregoncis.uoregon.edu/ and updated lists of summer camps,
CIS is a complete Oregon-based EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING national programs, and projects.
occupation, education, and job search ADMINISTRATION (ETA) They also offer free monthly online
information system. It can be accessed www.doleta.gov/jobseekers newsletters.
from computers at most middle and Career exploration, job hunting
high schools, community colleges, resources, and links to providers and THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
WorkSource Oregon Centers, and at services. www.careerjournal.com
home. If you are accessing CIS from www.collegejournal.com
home, click “About CIS” and then MILITARY AND VETERANS Updated daily, these sites offer a wealth
“Contacts” and contact CIS regarding www.militarycareers.com of information and interactive tools for
accessibility. Online resource for those who are effective job hunting, college searches,
seeking information on jobs in the and career exploration.
OREGON GREEN CAREER military.
PATHWAYS
http://oregongreenpathways.org/ MY FUTURE
Learn about the skills needed for green www.myfuture.com
(environment-friendly) jobs and see Provides information on colleges,
where you can receive training for careers, military service, scholarships,
green jobs. financial aid, and money management
designed specifically for young adults.
QUALITY INFO
www.qualityinfo.org OLDER WORKFORCE
This site contains wages, skills and www.aarp.org
employment information, such as Click on the ‘Work & Jobs’ link from
where the jobs are located and job the AARP home page to find articles,
trends for hundreds of occupations. programs, and online community
Look under the Jobs and Careers tab. chat groups geared for folks age 50
and older.
8 OREGON EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENTCAREER PLANNING
Is a Career Hot 1. PICK AN OCCUPATION FROM THE CAREER GUIDE
(pages 45-64)
or Not for YOU?
Occupation Title:
THERE ARE MANY QUESTIONS **Does the Occupational Description describe a job you might like to have?
TO ASK YOURSELF WHEN YOU
ARE EXPLORING CAREERS. Yes No
HERE ARE A FEW:
2. LOOK AT WAGES FOR THE OCCUPATION:
• Where do I want to live? Are there
jobs in my career field there? Less Experienced wage $
• What matters most to me? Having
fun, working with my hands, More Expreienced wage $
working with others, getting paid (usually earned after 5 or more years)
well, or some combination of these
and other? ** Is this enough income to meet your needs?
• Would I like to work outdoors?
• Do I have any specific skills or Yes No
talents that I could apply to a job?
• Am I artistic? 3. CHECK OUT THE EDUCATION LEVEL TO ENTER THIS
• Do I like working with numbers? OCCUPATION. HOW MUCH EDUCATION IS NEEDED?
Answers to these types of questions None
can help you narrow down your career
search. High School or equivalent
To help guide your career exploration, Postsecondary (a certificate earned at a private
consider taking a career assessment career school or a community college, can take
test. These tests are fun and easy. They from a few months up to two years to earn)
ask you about your likes, your dislikes,
and questions similar to those above. Associate’s degree (two-year college degree)
You can find them on the Oregon
Career Information System’s website Bachelor’s degree (four-year college degree)
(oregoncis.uoregon.edu) or ask your
career counselor about them. Be sure Master’s degree, Doctoral or professional degree
to talk with your counselor after you (one to three + years of college beyond bachelor’s degree)
take an assessment so they can help
you interpret the results. **Are you willing to get this level of education?
Complete this simple questionnaire to Yes No
see if a career may be a good choice
for you. HOW MANY OF THE QUESTIONS DID YOU ANSWER “YES”?
SCORING:
3 Very promising match for this type of work
2 Might be a good choice, but keep your options open
1 Might want to consider a different choice
Also, if the number of job openings in the 4th column is average, above average,
or substantial, this occupation is expected to have a good number of openings,
increasing your likelihood of landing a job in this field.
OREGON CAREERS 2017 9CAREER PLANNING
HOW MANY HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES
ACTUALLY BECOME PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES?
Do you dream of becoming a professional athlete? You with the thousands that want to become one. It can happen,
are not alone. You, and many others like you, may be very and it does for a lucky few, but the odds are not that great.
athletic and talented in your sport. The problem is, there are
only a handful of slots for professional athletes compared CHECK THIS OUT.
Source: NCAA Research. Figures based on 2014-2015 school year. Professional figures,
which include NFL, MLB, WNBA, and NBA include only those drafted from NCAA.
Scholarship Scams – Be Careful!
A scam is when someone deceives “customers” to take • The scholarship offer requires you to give a credit card
something from them, usually money. There are scammers or bank account number.
out there that want to make money from you! These tips • The “scholarships” are actually loans.
will help you keep your money in your pocket.
A small number of legitimate scholarships do charge
There are many scholarship search agencies. Some are free, a small processing fee. Check with your high school
while others charge hundreds of dollars. Some provide guidance counselor or financial aid office if you are unsure
good information; others do not. Many search companies about a scholarship.
will not refund your fee if you are dissatisfied with their
services. Be sure to check out refund policies before you LEARN MORE AT:
pay any enrollment fees. studentaid.ed.gov/sa/types/scams
Signs of a scholarship scam: FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0082-scholarship-and-
• You have to pay money before or after you receive financial-aid-scams
money.
• The matching service guarantees success. YOU CAN REPORT SCAMS TO THE NATIONAL
• Financial aid “seminars” turn out to be sales pitches. FRAUD INFORMATION CENTER AT: fraud.org
• You are a “finalist” in a contest you never entered or
“selected” by a national foundation for a scholarship Source: Excerpted from Oregon Career Information System, ©2016-2017,
you did not apply for. University of Oregon, All Rights Reserved.
10 OREGON EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENTCAREER PLANNING
AMERICORPS – CREATING FUTURE LEADERS
AmeriCorps is often watched the power of community collaboration in action,”
considered the “domestic says Lynn about her AmeriCorps experience.
Peace Corps.” Each year,
75,000 members complete A significant educational advantage is the Segal AmeriCorps
projects in education, Education Award (currently $5,730), which Lynn said was
environment, economic crucial towards financing her bachelor’s degree.
opportunity, health care,
public safety, and disaster In addition to the education award, AmeriCorps offers you:
services.
• A living allowance of about $4,000 for 10 months
Lynn Kneeland from • Housing, healthcare, meals, member uniforms, and
Salem, Oregon completed equipment
her AmeriCorps VISTA • The ability to defer qualified student loans and qualify
program with OregonASK, for tuition funding or service scholarships at 150 U.S.
Oregon’s Expanded Learning universities
Partnership. Lynn helped • Training and work experience in an area of your
establish a database of afterschool and summer programs and interest
led efforts to create local leadership development programs • The opportunity to serve in any community across the
for after-school professionals. country and expand your professional networks
• Job skills such as leadership, team building and
After her tenure as an AmeriCorps member, she was hired by negotiation skills
OregonASK and spent nine years supporting these programs, • CPR, first aid and disaster response training
making them more accessible and sustainable. • One year of non-competitive eligibility for federal
government jobs for AmeriCorps VISTA alumni
“AmeriCorps poured the foundation for my professional • Up to $400 a month for childcare, if eligible.
career. During my service, I practiced my organizational,
communication, and marketing skills. I learned the To learn more about AmeriCorps programs, go to
importance of relationship building in the community and www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps.
Peace Corps – A Launching Pad for a 21st Century Career
When Tim was 13, he decided that one for jobs in the federal government consider Peace Corps service equivalent
day he will serve in the Peace Corps. after his service with Peace Corps to work experience.
Well, this day for Tim has come. • The ability to get tuition funding
and scholarships for graduate school To apply you must be 18 years old and a
This summer, Tim departed for Guinea • $8,000 pre-tax income for the U.S. citizen. For more information, visit
to serve in the Peace Corps. He will transition to life back home. www.peacecorps.gov.
work on agroforestry projects. One
of the reasons Tim decided to apply Applicants can choose their country
was “to understand and gain a new of service among 61 countries in
perspective on how the world works Africa, Latin America, Europe, and
outside of the United States.” Asia. They can select a program area
they would like to focus on including
Peace Corps offers Tim: education, youth development, health,
• A monthly stipend that covers environment, community economic
living and housing expenses development, and agriculture. Peace
• Compensation for Corps service is 27 months.
transportation costs
• 48 paid vacation days With the Peace Corps, volunteers
• Leave for family emergencies acquire international work experience,
• Full medical and dental coverage fluency in foreign languages, and
• One-year non-competitive eligibility cultural awareness. Many employers
OREGON CAREERS 2017 11CAREER PLANNING
Job Corps – a Path for a
Successful Future
Adriana dreams of working in the aviation industry painting
airplanes. This is not only a dream, because Adriana is Can we include a picture with
working to make this a reality through her dedication to someone painting an air-
her training at the Angell Job Corps Center. The painting plane?
program teaches her the skills required to succeed as a
professional painter.
At Job Corps, Adriana receives housing, food service, a
living allowance, basic health care, and transportation for
her initial and final trip to the center and home, all at no
cost.
WHAT IS JOB CORPS?
Job Corps is a career and education program that helps YouthBuild Programs
young people advance their education, begin a career, get a
better job, and make more money. Job Corps might be right – Building Community,
for you if you are 16 to 24 years old, a citizen or permanent
resident of the U.S., and meet income qualifications. Building Lives
WHAT PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE With YouthBuild programs, students learn to be leaders.
AT JOB CORPS? They put in hundreds of hours of volunteer service in their
community. They gain experience in public speaking and
Job Corps offers training in more than 100 occupations speak about issues that affect them. They learn construction
across the U.S. in: skills and gain environmental expertise.
• health care, During the program, students build affordable housing
• information and technology, that is environmentally friendly. They earn monthly living
• finance and business services, stipends and an education award ($1,515) to pay for college
• advanced manufacturing, or vocational school.
• renewable resources,
• hospitality, To apply, you must be 16 to 24 years old and a citizen or legal
• automotive and machine repair, resident of the United States. You must have an interest in
• culinary arts, and building trades, construction, or energy conservation and
• protective and security services. meet income qualifications.
In Oregon, around 30 career programs are available at one of Through the program, students acquire a high school
the six Job Corps centers: diploma, GED or college credits. They also acquire industry
recognized certifications.
• Angell Job Corps Center in Yachats,
• Partners in Vocational Opportunity Training (PIVOT) In Oregon, there are three organizations offering YouthBuild
Job Corps Center in Portland, programs:
• Springdale Job Corps Center in Troutdale,
• Timber Lake Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center in • Portland YouthBuilders in Portland,
Estacada, • Community Services Consortium YouthBuilders in Linn
• Tongue Point Job Corps Center in Astoria, and and Benton counties, and
• Wolf Creek Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center in • Heart of Oregon Corps in Sisters, where youth from
Glide. Central Oregon can apply.
For more information, visit www.jobcorps.gov or call For more information, contact the organizations listed above.
(800) 733-5627.
12 OREGON EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENTCAREER PLANNING
FEMA Corps – Making a Teach for America –
Difference When it Matters Most Be on the Front Lines
Every year, millions of individuals suffer the effects of natural and of Change
man-made disasters. FEMA Corps is an excellent way for those who
have an interest in a career in emergency management or a related Are you passionate about education? Do you like
field to help. to teach and help children have better academic
outcomes? Then be part of Teach for America, a
Members are involved in projects within the Federal Emergency nonprofit organization that recruits college graduates
Management Agency (FEMA). They are assigned to one of the four to serve as teachers.
campuses:
Members teach for two years in one of the 53 low-
• Pacific Region FEMA - Sacramento, CA income communities in the U.S. They earn a salary
• North Central Region FEMA - Vinton, IA from $24,000 to $55,000 depending on where they
• Southern Region FEMA - Vicksburg, MS teach. Members may be eligible for:
• Atlantic Region FEMA - Baltimore, MD
• Education awards up to $5,730
They develop materials, collect information, compile reports, or • Loan forbearance
work directly with disaster survivors. They help survivors complete • Tuition funding or scholarships for graduate
applications for disaster assistance and make sure they have the school at selected U.S. colleges
necessary supplies. • Fellowships in the U.S. Congress, Rural School
Leadership Academy, and the School Systems
FEMA Corps Members receive a living allowance of about $4,000 Leaders
for the 10 months of service; an education award of $5,730; housing; • Discounts for technology, clothing, classroom
meals; basic medical benefits; and up to $400 a month for childcare, materials and travel at selected retailers, and
if necessary. much more.
To apply, go to For more information about Teach for America, visit
www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps/fema-corps. www.teachforamerica.org.
YOUTH CORPS ADVENTURES – WORK AND LEARN IN NATURE
Are you looking for a summer job or a temporary job during the school year? Are you looking for an educational and fun
experience in nature? If you are, then apply for one of Oregon’s Youth Corps programs.
Youth Corps programs are paid positions. Depending on the program, Youth Corps members may be paid a modest
“educational stipend” (below minimum wage), at minimum wage, or at a higher hourly wage for their service.
Natalie is a team leader for a crew of eight to 10 high school teens working in the Tualatin National Wildlife Refuge as part of
Northwest Youth Corps. “We cleared a lot of blackberries, an invasive species on the refuge. It helps bring back and conserve
the native plants in the area.” During the program, Natalie and her crew members learn about natural resources and the
environment. They also learn about good-decision making, how to write a résumé, interview for a job and how to conduct
oneself professionally.
To participate in the program, look for opportunities at:
• Northwest Youth Corps: www.nwyouthcorps.org,
• Heart of Oregon: www.heartoforegon.org, or
• Local partners of Youth Conservation Corps (www.youthgo.gov) and
Oregon Youth Conservation Corps (www.oyccweb.com/missionprograms.
html), or contact your school, school district, education service district or
local government and ask about Youth Corps programs in your area.
OREGON CAREERS 2017 13CAREER PLANNING
Check Out These Meet Mary Altieri, a Young
Resources to Entrepreneur that Transformed a
Help You Start a Great Idea into a Business
Business For her eighth birthday,
Mary Altieri from
Young Entrepreneurs provides Astoria, Oregon
teenagers with programs and services to received four baby goats.
encourage youth entrepreneurship. For When the goats starting
more information, go to www.sba.gov/ producing milk, Mary
starting-business/how-start-business/ says, “I couldn’t drink
business-types/young-entrepreneurs. three gallons a day, so
I thought I need to do
Oregon Secretary of State, Corporate something.” And she
Division provides several business had an idea – why not
guides online, free of charge. To learn make soap from goat
more, visit sos.oregon.gov/business/ milk and sell it?
Pages/default.aspx.
So at the age of 9, Mary
Oregon Small Business Development started a business,
Centers (www.bizcenter.org) offer help “Mary’s Milk Monsters.”
in developing management skills vital She started making
to a successful business. soap for sensitive skin
and now she sells a
Distributive Education Clubs wide range of goat milk
of America (www.deca.org), an soap, including orange
international association of high school blossom, lavender,
and college students that prepares gentle dog, coffee, and oatmeal scents. “I created a special soap for Halloween –
entrepreneurs in various career fields. the Zombie Survival and Defense Goat Milk Soap,” which Mary says customers
ask for all year around. She now produces soap from 15 goats.
Corps of Retired Executives provides
counseling to small businesses. To Mary also makes and sells dish soap, liquid soap, Japanese knotweed jelly,
locate the SCORE chapter nearest you, seedless blackberry jelly, and tote bags made from her goats’ feed bags. She is
visit: www.score.org. also working on creating a goat milk body lotion.
Source: Oregon Career Information System She sells her products online on www.etsy.com, at the Astoria Sunday Market
and she recently bought a brick-and-mortar store, where she sells her products
during the weekend. Many times Mary brings her goats to the store or to the
market.
She advertises her products through her business website, Facebook page and
at the Astoria Sunday Market. Her plan is to expand her business online. Mary
donates a part of the profit to the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance.
Mary attributes her success to the Clatsop County 4-H Young Entrepreneurs
Club, where she learned how to make and sell her products, manage her
business, and be financially responsible.
Mary’s advice for those who want to start a business is: “You have to REALLY
like what you are doing, because when you work for someone else you work for
8 hours, but when you work for yourself you work for 24 hours. There are going
to be lots of curveballs over time, be flexible with your schedule, you might find
yourself at 10 o’clock at night or 3 in the morning wrapping soap for an event.”
14 OREGON EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENTSo Many Education and Training Choices after High School
Regardless of what you do after high Also, a person who continues their have tuition assistance, as does the
school, you’ll gain knowledge and skills education beyond high school generally military. And apprenticeships pay while
that you’ll use for the rest of your life in earns more than a person who the apprentice learns.
the career you choose. doesn’t. And, they are less likely to be
unemployed. But you do have to weigh Read about all these opportunities in
EDUCATION
Continuing your education, either the costs of education with the benefits. the Careers magazine.
through schooling or through a vol- While you will likely earn more, you
unteer or paid program, will help you will also have to pay for that education.
gain invaluable skills and knowledge to There are many ways to pay for it. For
enhance your job opportunities. example, some programs in the Corps
APPRENTICESHIP: UNIVERSITY:
Earn while you Small. Large.
learn in dozens of Urban. Rural.
occupations. So many choices!
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JOIN ONE OF THESE PRIVATE CAREER
ORGANIZATIONS: SCHOOL:
Peace Corps (11) You can learn
YOU
AmeriCorps (11) Pages Page dental assisting,
Job Corps (12) 11-13 18 truck driving,
YouthBuild (12) welding, floral
FEMA Corps (13) design,
Youth Conservation and so much more!
Corps (13)
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COMMUNITY
MILITARY: COLLEGE:
Opportunities Get a certificate
abound. in a few months,
or earn a
two-year degree.
OREGON CAREERS 2017 15Apprenticeships: get TRAINING and get PAID at the same time!
An apprenticeship is training that combines on-the-job experience with classroom instruction. Individuals in apprenticeship
programs get direct, relevant experience in their chosen career, and advance in the profession as they learn. Apprentices
graduate fully trained in their field – and not as an entry-level worker.
Benefits! It is a terrific way to earn
a living wage and pursue higher
EDUCATION
education at the same time! With a
registered apprenticeship, you receive:
• A paycheck: From day one, you
will earn a paycheck guaranteed to
increase over time as you learn new
skills.
• Hands-on career training: You will
receive practical on-the-job training
in a wide selection of programs.
• An education: You’ll receive hands- When you apply for an apprenticeship over several weeks or months. For more
on training and have the potential to program, it is important to be prepared! information, visit www.oregon.gov/
earn college credit, even an associate Pre-apprenticeship programs exist BOLI/ATD/pages/a_ag_partners.aspx.
or bachelor’s degree, in many cases to make you a better candidate when
paid for by your employer. you go to apply for an apprenticeship. You can also contact your local
• A career: Once you complete your They can help guide you through the community college and ask them about
apprenticeship, you will be on your résumé and interview process and give their apprenticeship and trade-related
way to a successful long-term career you a heads-up on what to expect as an programs. If you need to brush up on
with a competitive salary, and little apprentice and tradesperson. They will your algebra, science, or writing skills
or no educational debt. also expose you to many different career – or take a placement test – community
• National industry certification: options. Some pre-apprenticeship colleges are a great resource! They also
When you graduate from a career programs are free, while others are often have information on the different
training program, you’ll be certified available at community colleges for a trades and can provide contacts within
and can take your certification small fee, and they are stretched out the apprenticeship programs.
anywhere in the U.S.
HOW TO BECOME AN APPRENTICE
EXPLORE AVAILABLE CONTACT PROGRAM DO YOU NEED
TRADES AND LOCATE FOR REQUIREMENTS. HELP MEETING THE
AN APPRENTICE REQUIREMENTS?
Different programs
PROGRAM. YES
have different minimum One way to test your
Start your exploration with requirements. It is also readiness is through
oregonapprenceship.org’s important to know when oregonapprenticeship.
Trade Locator! to submit an application, org’s Apprenticeship
as not all programs Readiness Survey.
Examples: carpenter,
accept applications year-
elevator mechanic,
round. Contact your
pipefitter, renewable
program of interest to get
energy tech.
these details.
NO
16 OREGON EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENTTIA VONIL, 5TH YEAR ELECTRICAL APPRENTICE
Soon after I began college, I realized in a major that would leave me few Programs at Oregon Tradeswomen,
that the “traditional” path of university post-graduate job options and a Inc. that benefit from federal grants are
education was not for me ‒ I desired a mountain of debt. crucial to the success of women in the
more independent, hands-on education trades. The work of this organization
where I could achieve tangible, practical After living abroad for nearly 10 years, helps diversify the construction
EDUCATION
results rather than a theoretical degree I returned to the United States with the workforce, provide alternate
dream of a career in the electrical field. perspectives, and encourages green
I was excited to begin the interview building technologies and employment
and testing, but, being brand new to opportunities.
everything, I knew little about the
intricacies of the electrical trade. I am proud to now sit on the board of
Oregon Tradeswomen, Inc. and work to
Walking in my neighborhood in help women excel in the trades the way
northeast Portland, I serendipitously they supported and helped me get to
stumbled upon an organization called where I am today.
Oregon Tradeswomen, Inc. I signed up
for Oregon Tradeswomen’s Trades and As a member of the Local 48 of
Apprenticeship Career Class. During the International Brotherhood of
the class, I learned skills that prepared Electrical Workers, I earn while I
me for a successful apprenticeship. learn, and the training is paid for by
It was at Oregon Tradeswomen, Inc. the union. I get experiential as well
where I was first introduced to and as classroom education, where I can
captivated by green building concepts apply my knowledge in real situations.
such as alternative materials, the It is an exciting, dynamic, active, and
importance of conservation and rewarding job where the sites and tasks
reuse, storm water management, are ever changing.
deconstruction vs. demolition, green
and solar roofing, and brownfields.
Contact the Apply for Once your Take any
program and skills meet the required
for more complete requirements for tests and
information. the pre-ap- the program of complete
prenticeship your choice, it is application
program. time to apply for process.
the apprenticeship
program. It is a
good idea to stay BECOME AN
in contact with the APPRENTICE!
program so you
meet application
deadlines.
OREGON CAREERS 2017 17Oregon’s Career School: Short-term Training for
Colleges and Long Lasting Skills
Universities: Private career schools offer education Make sure you understand all the
after high school. Courses range from a school costs, and student rights and
In Person or few weeks to a year or more. responsibilities. Read the policies
on attendance, satisfactory progress,
Online
EDUCATION
Career schools offer training in a and requirements for graduation or
variety of career fields, including completion. Read the school’s policy on
Many careers with high levels of cosmetology, truck driving, filing a grievance if you are dissatisfied
responsibility require at least a phlebotomy, pet grooming, real estate, with the program.
bachelor’s degree. Hundreds of massage therapy, dental assisting,
fascinating majors and quality bookkeeping, tax preparation, and Verify that you meet admission
programs are available across the many more! requirements.
state, from traditional or emerging
fields including veterinary medicine, Before you enroll in a career school: Verify loans you will be taking to
computer science, journalism, the arts, make sure that your potential earnings
engineering, and agricultural studies. Talk with others who are working in are enough to repay the loan and also
the field you are considering. Make sure provide for your living expenses. To
Urban or rural, big or small, there is you really understand what people in learn about the potential wages in a
a university in Oregon that fits you. that profession do on a daily basis. career, go to www.QualityInfo.org and
You can even start your education at a click on Jobs and Careers, and then on
community college and then transfer Visit the school you are considering Occupation and Wage Information.
to a four-year university in Oregon. attending. Visit classes, too.
Can’t move away to go to school? Not Analyze the loan agreement carefully
a problem. Check out the numerous Determine total cost for the entire for any money you might borrow to go
distance education alternatives (online program, including tuition, fees, books, to school.
courses or classes at different locations) and supplies.
on each university’s website. Don’t rush. Take your time. Don’t
Talk with employers at companies let yourself be rushed into making a
Oregon’s universities offer many ways where you might want to work. Ask decision.
to help you pay for your education, them if they have hired any graduates
including scholarships, grants, work of the school you are considering. If For more information, call (503)
study, and loans (see the financial aid they have, ask them if the employees 947-5716 or visit www.oregon.gov/
article in this publication). were well prepared. If they have not, ask HigherEd/Pages/priv_career_schools.
them if the training you are considering aspx.
To learn more about Oregon’s seven would help you get a job in their
public universities, find links to company. Source: Excerpted from Tips on Selecting a Private
the colleges at www.oregon.gov/ Career School, Private Career Schools, Higher
HigherEd/Pages/campuslinks.aspx. For Prepare to enroll by talking with Education Coordinating Commission.
private universities, go to the Oregon the admissions representative at the
Alliance of Independent Colleges and school. Review the catalog, the school
Universities website at http://oaicu.org. calendar, the student handbook and
any other material that might help you
know more about the school. Also read
through the enrollment agreement with
the school representative.
18 OREGON EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENTFind Your Future at an Oregon Community College!
At Oregon’s community colleges you can get training for different locations, and online. And the cost of courses at
many high-demand careers with one to two years of college community colleges is significantly lower than at four-year
courses. There are even options for short-term training or colleges. You can save money while earning credits during the
certificates – just one or two terms – that can lead to higher- first two years of college and then transfer. Finally, enrollment
paying, in-demand jobs. at community colleges depends on a student’s “ability to
benefit,” not a required grade point average (GPA) or test
EDUCATION
And with the Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree you score.
can start at a community college and then transfer to one of
Oregon’s four-year universities, as well as to many private and Whether you’re starting out, applying for a promotion, or
out-of-state colleges. looking for a career change, take action. Right here in Oregon
you’ll find 17 community colleges with resources to get you
Not yet ready for a degree but need to enhance some skills? started and moving toward the life you want for yourself.
Community colleges can help with that, too. Not only can
you prepare for specialized careers, but community colleges For more information, visit www.oregon.gov/CCWD/Pages/
also help students improve basics skills such as math, writing, index.aspx.
and English.
Source: Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission, Office of
Community colleges have flexible course schedules Community Colleges and Workforce Development
including classes offered at night and on weekends, at
CAREER
PATHWAYS AT
COMMUNITY
COLLEGES
One way to continue education after
high school, whether it is right after you
graduate or many years later, is at one
of Oregon’s community colleges. You
can take a single class, or take many
courses. You can earn a short-term
certificate, or a two-year degree.
To help students complete training for clicking on the map. Click on the that is comfortable for you. The shorter-
specific careers, Oregon’s community city closest to you to find your local term certificate gives you a competitive
colleges offer Career Pathways, or community college. Once you click on a edge when applying for entry-level
defined lists of courses that, upon city, you will see the Pathways programs positions in a given career. As you take
completion, prepare students for offered at your local community college. more courses, you’ll find that each new
specific careers. Career Pathways Certificate will give
A Career Pathways Certificate opens you an advantage for better positions.
Read about the Career Pathways offered the door to your educational and career These certificates can eventually lead to
at your local community college by goals. Each certificate requires just a an associate’s degree – or even beyond!
going to www.mypathcareers.org and few courses. You can move at a pace It’s up to you how far you want to go.
OREGON CAREERS 2017 19PAYING FOR COLLEGE
HOW CAN I AFFORD COLLEGE? financial aid programs, the Oregon the scholarships offered at www.
Students of all backgrounds can afford Opportunity Grant, and the Oregon OregonStudentAid.gov. OSAC
college. More than half of all college Promise grant. Complete your offers one common application for
students in Oregon receive some sort of FAFSA as soon as possible after nearly 500 scholarship programs
financial aid, including: October 1, 2016, if you plan to that pertain to academic and career
EDUCATION
attend college anytime between fall choices; specific populations;
• Grants and scholarships – these do 2017 and summer 2018. employers and membership
not have to be repaid. • Apply for the Oregon Promise grant organizations; and the high school
• Loans – these must be repaid with if you are planning to graduate high from which the student graduated.
interest. school or receive a GED in 2016- The deadline is March 1, 2017,
• Work-study – students get paid for 17. The new Oregon Promise grant and applications submitted by
working while in school. covers some or all of the tuition February 15 qualify for an early bird
at an Oregon community college review and a chance to win a $500
You can start today by researching your for recent graduates. Students scholarship.
options, and planning your college path. must complete an Oregon Promise • Research which school and
application, meet GPA and other programs will best help you meet
GETTING STARTED eligibility requirements, and enroll your goals by browsing campus
If you are in high school: at an Oregon community college websites, contacting admissions
within 6 months of graduating offices, or accessing the Oregon
• Start with your high school high school or receiving a GED in Career Information System at many
guidance counselor or ASPIRE Oregon. The application opened schools, libraries, and all Oregon
mentor, if ASPIRE is offered at your October 10, 2016. Details about Employment Department offices.
school. Tell them about your college requirements and deadlines are • Contact financial aid offices and
interests, and ask for their help. available at www.OregonStudentAid. research college costs at the schools
• Go to www.OregonStudentAid.gov gov/oregon-promise.aspx. (NOTE: you are thinking of attending.
and click on the “Plan & Pay for as of Fall 2016, funding for Oregon Financial aid offices will have
College” tab for information about Promise is contingent upon information about campus-based
financial aid basics and tips for legislative approval.) awards and application deadlines.
getting scholarships, grants, loans, • Apply for scholarships for the They will also require FAFSA data
and other financial aid. 2017-18 academic year by filling (see above). Average costs for
out the online “OSAC scholarship Oregon students are listed below,
If you are an adult who is thinking about application” administered by but individual student budgets vary
going back to college: the Office of Student Access and by school and program of study.
Completion (OSAC), and explore
• Go to www.OregonStudentAid.gov,
and select the link to “I am a … 2016-17 AVERAGE COST FOR AN OREGON RESIDENT TO ATTEND COLLEGE
Adult Learner.” Click on the “Plan Oregon Oregon Oregon
& Pay for College” tab for financial
Community Public Independent
aid basics and tips for getting
Expenses College Universities College
scholarships, grants, and loans.
Tuition & Fees $4,983 $9,302 $31,738
If you are getting ready to attend college:
Room & Board $8,719 $11,077 $10,968
• If you will be a first-year student
in the fall, be sure to complete an Books & Supplies $1,474 $1,280 $1,116
application for admission to the
college(s) you hope to attend and Personal Expenses $2,882 $3,377 $2,870
apply for financial aid. (including transportation)
• Fill out the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at Note: Estimates are based on full-time enrollment for 15 credit-hours per semester/
www.fafsa.ed.gov. The FAFSA is quarter, as of August 2016. Actual budgets may vary. Private career schools such as
the required application for federal beauty and business schools are not listed because their tuition varies widely.
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