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100 Options After High School
Directions: Below is a list of 100 options that high school students have after high school graduation. Read the list and it will help you fill out your worksheet. You might read something you never thought of.
1. Attend a Four-Year College or University
1. Attend a Four-Year College or University
- Pursue a bachelor's degree in a wide range of disciplines.
- Complete an associate's degree or transfer to a four-year institution later.
- Learn a specific trade, such as welding, plumbing, or electrical work.
- Receive training in specific fields like healthcare, culinary arts, or automotive repair.
- Gain hands-on experience in a trade while earning a wage and learning on the job.
- Serve in the armed forces, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard.
- Enter the workforce in an entry-level job to gain professional experience.
- Spend a year traveling, volunteering, or exploring other interests before committing to a formal path.
- Join a volunteer organization like AmeriCorps or Peace Corps to give back while gaining valuable life experience.
- Study at a college or university remotely through an online degree program.
- Gain specialized certification in fields like IT, healthcare, or business to advance career prospects.
- Gain experience through internships, even unpaid, in areas that align with your future career goals.
- Pursue acting, music, visual arts, or writing through specialized programs or schools.
- Focus on music, dance, theater, or visual arts in a conservatory setting.
- Start a business or become self-employed in a field you're passionate about.
- Join a pre-law, pre-med, or pre-engineering program to prepare for future professional school.
- Enroll in free or low-cost online courses through platforms like Coursera, edX, or Udemy.
- Find a job overseas to gain international work experience.
- Study in another country as part of a formal exchange or program.
- Gain international experience by interning in a foreign country.
- Join a sports team professionally or semi-professionally, or work as a coach, trainer, or sports analyst.
- Enroll in enrichment or continuing education courses offered locally.
- Study theology or ministry at a religious institution.
- Serve in missionary work, often traveling to other countries to provide aid and support.
- Participate in government-sponsored workforce development programs.
- Earn IT certifications like CompTIA, Cisco, or Microsoft to build a tech career.
- Join a fire academy and train to become a firefighter.
- Enroll in a police academy to begin a career in law enforcement.
- Train to become an emergency medical technician or paramedic.
- Attend a coding boot camp or self-study to learn programming and web development skills.
- Get a job in the hotel, restaurant, or tourism industry.
- Attend flight school to train as a pilot or work in the aviation industry as ground crew.
- Serve part-time in the military while maintaining a civilian job or attending school.
- Create a nonprofit to address social, environmental, or community issues.
- Many large companies offer specialized training programs for entry-level employees.
- Start freelancing in areas like writing, graphic design, photography, or consulting.
- Work on a farm, ranch, or other agricultural business, or pursue studies in agricultural science.
- Obtain your real estate license and start selling property.
- Join a sales team in retail, tech, or other industries to build experience.
- Work in television, film production, or digital media, or attend film school.
- Earn a certification to work as a personal trainer or fitness instructor.
- Help students by tutoring subjects in which you excel.
- Build a career as a YouTuber, podcaster, or social media influencer.
- Become a local or international tour guide in travel and tourism.
- Work in fashion design, merchandising, or as a stylist.
- Gain short-term employment experience by working with a temp agency.
- Take on gig work like driving for Uber, delivering for DoorDash, or freelance jobs.
- Start working as a photographer, either freelance or by building a portfolio for clients.
- Train to become a chef or work in the culinary industry.
- Help people plan vacations and business trips by becoming a travel advisor or agent.
- Train to become a medical assistant, phlebotomist, or certified nursing assistant (CNA).
- Train to transcribe medical records for healthcare providers.
- Complete certification to become a licensed massage therapist.
- Start a career organizing weddings, corporate events, or festivals.
- Work or study in environmental conservation, sustainability, or ecology.
- Manage social media platforms for businesses or influencers.
- Gain experience working in customer service for various industries.
- Enroll in an apprenticeship or training program to become a licensed electrician.
- Train to work in the plumbing trade through vocational programs or apprenticeships.
- Learn carpentry skills through an apprenticeship or vocational training.
- Study graphic design through college courses or self-teaching to become a freelance or employed designer.
- Start a career in retail, eventually working your way into management roles.
- Train to become a bartender and work in the food and beverage industry.
- Work your way up in the culinary industry through hands-on experience or by attending culinary school.
- Attend a nursing program to become a licensed practical nurse and work in healthcare.
- Join the construction industry as a laborer, machine operator, or manager.
- Complete a paralegal studies program and work in law firms or legal departments.
- Train to become a court stenographer or court reporter, documenting legal proceedings.
- Learn about property investment and begin working in real estate buying, selling, or flipping properties.
- Train to become a certified life coach and help others set and achieve personal and professional goals.
- Become a financial advisor, accountant, or work in banking and financial planning.
- Train to inspect properties for buyers or sellers in the real estate market.
- Train to become a certified tax preparer and assist individuals or businesses with tax filings.
- Work in landscape design, gardening, or lawn care, or start your own landscaping business.
- Attend an automotive vocational school and learn how to repair and maintain vehicles.
- Specialize in diesel engines, working with large trucks or heavy equipment.
- Train to become an aircraft maintenance technician or mechanic.
- Study cybersecurity through degree programs, boot camps, or certifications and protect networks and data.
- Learn data analysis skills and work in fields like business intelligence, marketing, or finance.
- Study game design and development to work in the video game industry.
- Pursue a career in public relations, managing the reputation of companies or individuals.
- Study marketing strategies and work in advertising, digital marketing, or content creation.
- Work as a freelance writer, creating content for websites, blogs, and companies.
- Start a career in HR, handling recruitment, employee relations, and training for businesses.
- Work with clients to help them choose clothing, gifts, or other items.
- Train to work as a flight attendant in the airline industry.
- Get a job in a coffee shop and learn the ins and outs of making specialty coffee drinks.
- Train to work with dogs, teaching obedience or specialized skills like service dog training.
- Train to groom pets, either as part of a business or as a self-employed groomer.
- Start an online store or work with e-commerce platforms like Shopify, Amazon, or Etsy.
- Get a job in a warehouse managing stock, shipping, and receiving.
- Train and get certified to work as a security guard in various settings.
- Become a representative for pharmaceutical companies, selling medication to healthcare providers.
- Attend a truck driving school to obtain your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and work in long-haul or local trucking.
- Train in video editing software to work in film, television, or digital media.
- Create and lead tours for travelers, specializing in local, international, or adventure tours.
- Study or work your way up in hotel or resort management.
- Train in floral design and work in flower shops or open your own business.
- Work in daycare, nannying, or babysitting services.
- Learn to operate heavy machinery used in construction and other industries.