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Vocational education career exploration should not be over looked by those who can not afford a four year college education or who have little interest in going heavily into debt and spending four years of studying subjects that don’t correlate well with their interests.

While the value of a college education should not be underestimated the value of a good technical education should equally not be underestimated. Being equipped with the skill sets that immediately satisfy the needs of an employer can lead to a satisfying and well paid career.

The number of technical and vocational positions that offer well paying careers is immense. Just consider the following short list:

Masonry
Military Careers
Painting and Repair
Performing Arts
Photography & Film
Plumbing
Printing
Protection and Investigation
Security and Risk Management
Telecommunications
Transportation
Visual Arts
Welding and Metal Arts
Agriculture
Animal Science
Auto Body Repair
Automotive Service Technology
Aviation & Aerospace
Broadcast Media
Carpentry and Construction
Child Care and Education
Computer Information
Cosmetology
Criminal and Legal
Culinary Arts
Electrical Occupations
Electronics
Energy and Power
Engine and Diesel Technology
Environment
Food Science
Graphic Arts
Health Occupations
Horticulture and Landscape Design
Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism
HVACR
Journalism
Machining

If you are a high school student who enjoys working with your hands and mind in a specialized field of study perhaps a vocational education will be for you. You can get a head start by taking vocational courses in high school.

One of the advantages of a vocational education is that if you choose to or just want to you can likely work at your chosen vocation while completing your course requirements. That way you are earning money as you pursue your degree or certification rather than going into excessive debt.

Here is an excellent resource for learning more about technical career choices. 

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