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CAREER EXPLORATION CENTER
24 careers across six fields. Every profile shows what the work really is, the skills it takes, and every route in — college, trade school, apprenticeship, certification, or ownership.
Health & Medicine
Caring for people's bodies and minds.
- PhysicianDoctors diagnose illness and injury, plan treatment, and guide patients and families through care decisions.Bachelor's degree, then medical school and residency training.
- Registered NurseNurses deliver direct patient care, monitor changes, give medication, and advocate for patients across a whole shift.Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing, plus licensing.
- Athletic Trainer / Sports CareersAthletic trainers prevent and treat sports injuries; the sports industry also needs coaches, analysts, and managers.Master's degree for certified athletic trainers; other sports roles vary.
Skilled Trades
Hands-on work that keeps a city running.
- ElectricianElectricians install and repair the wiring and systems that power homes, schools, and businesses.High school diploma or GED, then an apprenticeship.
- HVAC TechnicianHVAC techs install and service heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration systems.Trade program or apprenticeship after high school.
- PlumberPlumbers install and repair the water, gas, and drainage systems buildings depend on.High school diploma or GED, then an apprenticeship.
- Automotive TechnicianAuto techs diagnose and repair vehicles, increasingly including hybrid and electric systems.Technical program or dealer training after high school.
- Construction ManagerConstruction managers plan, budget, and supervise building projects from groundbreaking to inspection.Trade experience, a certificate, or a construction-management degree.
Technology & Engineering
Building the tools everyone else uses.
- Software DeveloperDevelopers write, test, and maintain the code behind apps, websites, and internal tools.Degree, bootcamp, apprenticeship, or self-taught portfolio.
- Cybersecurity AnalystAnalysts protect networks and data by monitoring threats, closing gaps, and responding to incidents.Certificates, associate, or bachelor's degree paths all exist.
- AI / Data SpecialistAI and data specialists prepare data, build models, and evaluate whether systems are accurate and fair.Strong math plus programming; degrees are common at higher levels.
- Civil EngineerCivil engineers design and oversee roads, bridges, water systems, and public infrastructure.Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
Business & Finance
Money, ownership, property, and strategy.
- AccountantAccountants track money, prepare financial statements and taxes, and help organizations stay compliant.Bachelor's degree is typical; bookkeeping starts earlier.
- Real Estate ProfessionalReal estate agents and investors help people buy, sell, rent, and improve property.High school diploma plus a state licensing course.
- Entrepreneur / Business OwnerEntrepreneurs find a problem people will pay to solve, then build and run the business that solves it.No required degree; skills and mentorship matter most.
- Logistics & Supply Chain SpecialistLogistics specialists plan how goods move — routing shipments, tracking inventory, and fixing delays.Certificates through bachelor's degrees all apply.
Public Service & Law
Serving, protecting, teaching, and governing.
- TeacherTeachers plan lessons, guide learning, assess growth, and build classroom community.Bachelor's degree plus state certification.
- Social WorkerSocial workers connect people to resources and support families through crisis and recovery.Bachelor's or master's in social work.
- AttorneyAttorneys advise clients on the law, draft documents, negotiate, and represent people in court.Bachelor's degree then law school.
- First Responder / EMTFirst responders stabilize emergencies, provide urgent care, and transport patients to hospitals.EMT certificate program after high school.
Creative & Media
Telling stories through art, sound, and film.
- Chef / Culinary ProfessionalChefs design menus, cook at volume, manage kitchens, and control food cost and safety.Culinary program or kitchen apprenticeship.
- Graphic DesignerDesigners use type, color, and layout to communicate a message across print and screens.Portfolio matters most; degrees and certificates both work.
- Film & Video ProducerProducers plan shoots, manage budgets and crews, and shepherd a video from idea to final cut.Portfolio and experience; degrees optional.
- Musician / Music ProducerMusicians and producers write, record, mix, and release music, and often run the business behind it.Practice and portfolio; formal study optional.