May 18, 2013
Knowing Yourself
Career Choice: Training needed for types of jobs
There are usually many options for careers within an industry you like. Explore the options first so you don't waste time “recalculating” your journey.
Ginger Broslat | 11/8/2012
Deciding Where to Go
These are some of the industries you can choose from as your career destination.
- Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
- Architecture & Construction
- Arts, A/V Technology & Communications
- Business, Management & Administration
- Education & Training
- Finance
- Government & Public Administration
- Health Science
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Human Services
- Information Technology
- Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
- Manufacturing
- Marketing, Sales & Service
- Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
- Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
Choosing a Route
There are many career options within each industry destination depending on the training route you take. Here’s one example of where you could take a career in business:
| With a ... |  |
You Could Be a... |
| Vocational Certificate | Bookkeeper or Accounting Clerk | |
| 2-year Certificate or Associate Degree | Retail or Office Manager | |
| College Degree | Accountant or Auditor |
And below is another example in the health science field.
| With a ... | |
You Could Be a... |
| Vocational Certificate | Licensed Practical Nurse | |
| 2-year Certificate or Associate Degree | Registered Nurse | |
| College Degree | Physician Assistant |
Arriving at Your Destination
These are a few jobs that are projected to pay well and be in-demand over the long term (2015-2019) here in Florida.
| Training Required | Occupation | Avg. Hourly Wage |
| Vocational Training |
Security & Fire Alarm System Installers | $17.83 |
| Heating, AC, Refrigeration Mechanics & Installers | $19.20 | |
| Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurses | $19.68 | |
| Paralegals or Legal Assistants | $22.59 | |
| Construction & Building Inspectors | $25.96 | |
| Network Systems & Data Communications Analysts | $34.54 | |
| Certificate or Associate Degree |
Meeting & Convention Planners | $22.13 |
| Civil Engineering Technicians | $24.34 | |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $26.93 | |
| Dental Hygienists | $28.55 | |
| Registered Nurses | $30.83 | |
| Network & Computer Systems Administrators | $34.32 | |
| 4 or More Years of College |
Elementary School Teachers | $30.78 |
| Accountants & Auditors | $31.06 | |
| Civil Engineers | $39.54 | |
| Physician Assistants | $43.03 | |
| Veterinarians | $53.29 | |
| Pharmacists | $53.31 | |
Source: Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Labor Market Statistics
For the full list of jobs and wages, visit www.floridawages.com
