Careers without College degree

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According to the US department of labor the number of persons working or looking for a work is expected to reach 162 million while the labor force is projected to add slightly fewer workers than it did over the last decade. If you are recent graduate or a graduate to be you are looking to “compete†for a space with a number of people in the labor force age sixty five and older who are postponing their retirements. This morning when I opened my web page I saw this link about life without a college degree. It’s no question that a degree does make a difference in your choices of job selection and in-career development within your company. You will agree with me that not everyone is a college material. But people can make choices and live comfortable with a career of their own choice. The escalating cost of college tuitions seems to be the first thing comes to mind when you think of a college degree. Many students graduate with a college debt that they will pay for the rest of their lives. But as many of us might know that one can evade all those college debts by making a wise career choice that will help you make a good living.

 

 

For one to achieve success one must implement multifaceted directions that will help him acquire many certifications on job training. Can you imagine earning sixty thousand dollars a year without a college degree? The article below has provided an example of such careers. What really caught my eyes was the nuclear operator(the company that I work for owns a nuclear power plant). These people have no college degree, but they make more than a college degree holder. If I wasn’t into school I would have look into those careers they have listed. Unfortunately I doubt though with my Arabic name if the purveyors of terrorist scare mongering stories would have allowed me be next to a nuclear reactor. The US government umbrella of intelligence agency would have sent a polite rejection letter in my mail. I can picture getting a letter that says “ September 11, 2001 demonstrated terrorist capacity for mega terrorism. We regret that you didn’t make through our pre-selection screening. The devastating consequence associated with nuclear terrorism……â€. Seriously though if you know any one in your family who has no desire to attend a college (University for Brits) they should consider looking into these lucurative careers.

 

 

 

 

10 High-Paying Jobs... No Degree Required

 

By Laura Morsch, CareerBuilder.com writer

 

Higher education and higher income often go hand in hand. But a college diploma certainly isn't the only ticket to the gravy train -- just ask Microsoft co-founders Bill Gates and Paul Allen. These two college dropouts are now among the wealthiest people in the United States, with an estimated combined net worth of $72 billion.

 

They have plenty of company. Five of the six richest self-made billionaires on Forbes magazine's list of wealthiest people in the nation didn't finish college.

 

Exceptional performers or entrepreneurs in nearly any industry can command enormous salaries. The following jobs, however, consistently boast high pay, with nationwide average salaries far above the norm -- and no degree is required.

 

1. Air Traffic Controller -- $105,820

The job: Organizing and controlling the flow of airplanes into and out of an airport.

 

How to get it: You may not need a college degree, but getting hired as an air traffic controller isn't easy. Candidates need four years of college and/or three years of work experience before undergoing pre-employment testing. Once they make the cut, they must complete the FAA Academy and an additional training program before starting work.

 

2. Real Estate Broker -- $76,930

The job: Helping clients sell their residential property.

 

How to get it: To obtain a broker's license, candidates need 60 to 90 hours of formal classroom training, and one to three years of real estate sales experience.

 

3. Transportation Manager -- $75,130

The job: Working out the logistics for transportation firms, including mapping out the best routes and estimating demand.

 

How to get it: Experience driving a truck or working in transportation sales is the most common route to this occupation. Just over half of transportation managers have some college experience, but less than one-quarter completed a bachelor's degree.

 

4. Non-Retail Sales Supervisor -- $73,670

The job: Hiring, training, supervising and scheduling the work of sales workers, including cashiers and customer service representatives.

 

How to get it: Many supervisors start out on the sales floor and work their way up the organization. Good conversational skills, problem-solving ability and computer literacy are crucial.

 

5. Nuclear Power Reactor Operator -- $66,900

The job: Running the machinery at nuclear reactors.

 

How to get it: Operating a nuclear power reactor requires extensive training by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, which includes a mix of classroom work and on-the-job instruction To obtain a license, candidates must pass an annual practical exam and may be subjected to drug screenings.

 

6. Gaming Manager -- $65,920

The job: Creating game policies and managing the day-to-day responsibilities at a casino.

 

How to get it: Work experience is the primary requirement. Many gaming managers start out as dealers or other casino floor workers.

 

7. Power Distributor -- $59,510

The job: Controlling the flow of electricity through lines to industrial plants or substations.

 

How to get it: A high school diploma is usually required, and candidates undergo extensive on-the-job training and classroom instruction.

 

8. Detective -- $58,750

The job: Gathering facts and evidence to help solve crimes.

 

How to get it: Detectives usually begin as police officers and get promoted to detective after a probationary period that ranges from six months to three years.

 

9. Elevator Repairer -- $58,500

The job: Installing, repairing and maintaining elevators and escalators.

 

How to get it: Most new repairers apply through the local chapter of the International Union of Elevator Constructors. To qualify for an apprenticeship, candidates must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, pass an aptitude test and be in good physical shape.

 

10. Ship Engineer -- $57,290

The job: Operating and maintaining machinery on a ship, including propulsion engines, generators and pumps.

 

How to get it: Most water transportation occupations require a license from the U.S. Coast Guard. Applicants must accumulate a certain number of hours at sea and pass a written exam, physical exam, drug screening and National Driver Register Check to be considered.

 

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

 

Laura Morsch is a writer for CareerBuilder.com. She researches and writes about job search strategy, career management, hiring trends and workplace issues