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You Don’t Need a
Four-Year Degree to
Do These Jobs EARNING A FOUR-YEAR DEGREE AT A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY CAN BE
EXPENSIVE, AND IT’S JUST NOT THE BEST OPTION FOR EVERYONE.
LUCKILY, THERE ARE PLENTY OF WELL-PAYING JOBS FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES THAT SERVE AS STEPPING STONES TO REWARDING CAREERS. MANY OF THESE POSITIONS COME WITH ON-THE-JOB TRAINING THAT PROVIDES VALUABLE SKILLS FOR THE FUTURE.
HERE’S A LOOK AT JUST SOME OF THE OPTIONS OUT THERE IN SOME OF DELAWARE’S FASTEST-GROWING SECTORS.
FOR STUDENTS & PARENTS
CONSTRUCTION
POSITION: Mason
What would you be doing each day?
Masons can expect to work in all weather and with various materials, lift and carry heavy objects, and read and assess technical drawings. Their responsibilities include texturing and polishing blocks of stone, installing dressed stone, mixing cement and mortar, and restoring old and damaged masonry works.
What makes this job exciting/worthwhile?
You’ll get to work on new and exciting projects that could create additional jobs or attract tourists to your city. The work environment is often different every day as the projects evolve. The pay is also attractive, with salaries ranging in the mid- $50,000s.
How would you be making a difference?
Sometimes, you will be working on projects that have historical significance and you will help preserve them for future generations.
POSITION: Millwright
What would you be doing each day?
These professionals get to install, dismantle or move machinery and heavy equipment using blueprints, drawings or other designs. You will read and interpret blueprints, schematics and detailed repair drawings related to construction equipment and machinery.
What makes this job exciting/worthwhile?
These jobs are critical to any construction project and pay in the mid to high $60,000s.
How would you be making a difference?
Millwrights work in one of the oldest and most respected trades in the world. You will be carrying on a great tradition.
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