Post-Secondary Paths Through a Career Lens Post-Secondary Path Research

College Degree Pathway

Skilled Trades Pathway

Does you pathway require a college degree? Associate's? Bachelor's? Graduate?

Does your pathway require an apprenticeship? Trade school education?

1. Identify a college major that leads to your career and the level of education required.

2. Within Naviance, navigate to "Colleges" at the top menu bar, then select "College Super Match" from the drop down menu.

3. Starting simple, select your desired degree and major to populate a list of potential colleges and universities.

4. Then begin to make a more refined list based on: location, size, activities, acceptance rate, etc..

5. Favorite a few colleges/universities to follow up on later.

1. Use the Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Directory to discover local opportunities in the Skilled Trades.

2. Create a list for yourself of potential opportunities based on the Skilled Trade.

3. Note if it is denoted as a "Trade School" or "Apprenticeship" opportunity.

4. Compare the various opportunities for a single skilled trade.

5. Take note some trades like welding, can be learned via other trades (ironworker, steamfitter, etc.)

6. Take note of application requirements and timelines.

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