KANSAS WORKFORCEONE Other Ways to Win Workshop Shea Hill Youth Development Coordinator

CAREER PATHWAY OPTIONS  No High School Diploma  High School Diploma  Military  Technical College  2 – Year College  4 – Year College  Graduate Degree  Registered Apprenticeship

NO HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA  Occupation Options:  Grocery Store Clerk – Average Wage - $7.25 per hour  Certified Nurses Assistant – Average Wage - $8.89 per hour  Fast Food Worker – Average Wage $7.25 per hour  Co-Op or Elevator Worker - $10.58 Average Wage per hour

 Average Educational Cost: $0.00  Quality of Life Factors:  82% Positions Part-Time  No Benefits  Weekends and Evenings  Varying Hours  Minimal Opportunities for Growth  Seasonal NO HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA / GED  Occupation Options:  Administrative Assistant – Average Wage - $8.43 per hour  Construction – Average Wage - $10.13 per hour  Pharmacy Technician – Average Wage - $8.12 per hour  Hotel / Motel Desk Clerks – Average Wage- $8.09 per hour

 Average Educational Cost - $0.00  Quality of Life Factors:  CREDENTIAL - ACHIEVEMENT  45% Positions Part-Time  Minimal Benefits  Weekends and Evenings  Varying Hours  Minimal Opportunities for Growth  Seasonal HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA / GED

MILITARY  Branch Options:  Army:  Enlisted Average Annual Salary - $23,230  Navy:  Enlisted Average Annual Salary – $29,056  Marines:  Enlisted Average Annual Salary – $26,158  Air Force:  Enlisted Average Annual Salary - $36,346  Coast Guard:  Enlisted Average Annual Salary – $25,546

 Average Educational Cost - $0.00  Quality of Life Factors:  HONOR  Learn Dedication, Leadership and Camaraderie – “Band of Brothers and Sisters”  Travel  Training and Education  Life-long Benefits MILITARY

TECHNICAL DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE  Occupation Options:  Plumbing – Average Wage $20.34 per hour  Licensed Practical Nurse – Average Wage $17.61 per hour  Welding – Average Wage $12.11 per hour  Telecommunication Installers/Repairers – Average Wage $23.40  Retail Management – Average Wage $12.67 per hour  Law Enforcement – Average Wage $19.20 per hour

 Average Educational Cost - $15,336 (includes tuition, tools, fees, books and housing)  Quality of Life Factors:  CREDENTIAL AND ACHIEVEMENT  Higher Wage  Improved Benefits  Entrepreneur Opportunities  Advancement Opportunities  Security TECHNICAL DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE

ASSOCIATES DEGREE  Occupation Options:  Diesel Mechanic – Average Wage $20.50 per hour  Nursing – Average Wage $24.84 per hour  Electrician – Average Wage $19.76 per hour  Automotive Collision – Average Wage $15.18 per hour  Electric Linemen – Average Wage $28.66 per hour

 Average Educational Cost - $26,823 (includes tuition, tools, fees, books and housing)  Quality of Life Factors:  CREDENTIAL AND ACHIEVEMENT  Higher Wage  Improved Benefits  Entrepreneur Opportunities  Advancement Opportunities  Security ASSOCIATES DEGREE

BACHELORS DEGREE  Occupation Options:  Elementary/ Secondary Teacher– Average salary $33,300 per year  Post-secondary Education – Average salary $36,890 per year  Upper and Sales Management – Average salary $72,860 per year  Certified Public Accountant – Average salary $53,726 per year

 Average Educational Cost - $74,836 (includes tuition, tools, fees, books and housing)  Quality of Life Factors:  CREDENTIAL AND ACHIEVEMENT  Higher Wage  Improved Benefits  Increased Responsibilities and Hours  Entrepreneur Opportunities  Advancement Opportunities  Stability BACHELORS DEGREE

GRADUATE DEGREES  Occupation Options:  Lawyer – Average salary $91,840 per year  Doctor – Average salary $198,580 per year  Principal/Superintendent - Average Wage $64,920 per year  Dentist – Average Wage $77,560 per year

 Average Educational Cost – Additional $36,792 per year depending upon degree requirements  Quality of Life Factors:  CREDENTIAL AND ACHIEVEMENT  Higher Wage  Improved Benefits  Increased Responsibilities and Hour  Entrepreneur Opportunities  Advancement Opportunities  Stability GRADUATE DEGREE

REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP  Occupation Options:  Plumber/Pipefitter– Average salary $45,302 per year  Health Support Specialist– Average salary $23,275 per year  Electrician– Average salary $41,142 per year  Maintenance Mechanic– Average salary $39,790 per year 

 Average Educational Cost - Varies  Quality of Life Factors:  CREDENTIAL AND ACHIEVEMENT  Higher Wage  Working and Training at the Same Time  Increased Responsibilities and Hours  Advancement Opportunities  Stability REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP

ENTREPRENEUR

 Average Educational Cost - Varies  Things you need to know –  Human Resources – benefits, insurance, laws, etc.  Government Regulations  Wealth Management  Accounting / Bookkeeping  Technological Advances  Diversification  Sales ENTREPRENEUR

 Quality of Life Factors:  Own Boss (Pros and Cons)  Unsteady income  Increased Hours – little vacation time  Shoulder all responsibility  Economic Issues – lack of control  Risk ENTREPRENEUR

THINGS TO CONSIDER…. WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS & DREAMS? VACATIONS HOME SWEET HOME RETIREMENT WHEN? TRANSPORTATION

COST OF LIVING- HOW MUCH DO I NEED TO EARN?  Considerations  Where do I want to live?  What do I want my family size to be?  How much is my house/apartment?  Will I have a car?  Do I want to have money left for vacations? 

“No matter what choice you make, commit to life-long learning. That commitment will lead to success no matter what path you start on.” Thank You!!