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Joining the Workforce: 9 Licenses and Certifications that Don’t Require a College Degree

January 24, 2019 by Tim McMahon

Do you need a college degree to get a good job?

It’s a question many of us have pondered at some point. Although there are many benefits of going to college, it isn’t your only option when it comes to finding a well-paying, rewarding career. Below we’ll count down nine positions that may require a license or certification but that don’t require a 4 year degree.

Number 9- Cosmetologist

If you have a passion for beauty, why not consider a career as a cosmetologist? To begin working, you’ll have to be a high school graduate and complete a state-licensed cosmetology program. You’ll have various professional personal care services experiences throughout the program, with opportunities to learn how to do things like cut hair, give manicures and apply makeup professionally. Once you graduate, you can apply to salons with your specific preferences and work in any area of cosmetology you wish to specialize in. Cosmetologists make an average of $24,900/yr.

Number 8- Warehouse Certifications

As companies continue to become more and more available and accessible to people worldwide, forklift and heavy machinery use is growing along with it. Getting a forklift license or heavy vehicle license could open doors to you and your job search. Generally, these courses are cost effective and can be earned in a short amount of time. Licenses like these can help you get jobs with higher pay and pave the way to further career development. The BLS does not list forklift operators separately but instead lumps them together as Material moving machine operators and says “Material moving machine operators use machinery to transport various objects. Some operators move construction materials around building sites or excavate earth from a mine. Others move goods around a warehouse or onto container ships.” They earn an average of  $34,830 per year.
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Want to Be a Mechanic? Top Tips for Success

May 21, 2018 by Guest Contributor

As a mechanic, you have a lot of opportunities in your future. After all, most people drive cars on a daily basis. Additionally, most people tend to need an auto mechanic once or twice a year (at least). Business will always be good for a mechanic. However, business can be greater when you’re an honest mechanic. Unfortunately, this is an industry where people experience a lot of unfair prices and fraud and many mechanics complain about the practices employed by dealerships. There are a variety of options available to qualified auto mechanics including working for dealers, private shops or starting your own shop. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: The median annual wage for automotive service technicians and mechanics was $39,550 in May 2017.

Operate with Integrity

For most people, an auto mechanic who works with integrity is a godsend. Many people wish they could be in the position where they were working with a mechanic who they genuinely trusted. Earn the trust of your customers by providing them with excellent customer service. Always be honest in your dealings with them. Make sure that you set prices that allow you to set fair prices and earn a fair profit. This one tip will easily set you up above the rest.

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