If you take drafting as your shop class in high school, what are some careers you can go into?

Question

Drafting Student, thats me!

Answer 1

1) Drafting:
Opportunities should be best for individuals with at least 2 years of postsecondary training in drafting and considerable skill and experience using computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) systems.

2) Architect:
About 1 in 4 architects was self-employed—more than three times the proportion for all professional and related occupations.
Licensing requirements include a professional degree in architecture, 3 years of practical work training, and passing all divisions of the Architect Registration Examination.
Architecture graduates may face competition, especially for jobs in the most prestigious firms; opportunities will be best for those with experience working for a firm while still in school and for those with knowledge of computer-aided design and drafting technology

3) Landscape Architects:
More than 26 percent of all landscape architects are self-employed—more than 3 times the proportion for all professionals.
A bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture is the minimum requirement for entry-level jobs; many employers prefer to hire landscape architects who also have completed at least one internship.
Landscape architect jobs are expected to increase due to a growing demand for incorporating natural elements into man-made environments, along with the need to meet a wide array of environmental restrictions.

4) Commercial & Industrial Designers:
Commercial and industrial designers usually work closely with engineers, materials scientists, marketing and corporate strategy staff, cost estimators, and accountants.
About 1 out of 3 are self-employed.
A bachelor’s degree in industrial design, architecture, or engineering is required for entry-level positions; however, many commercial and industrial designers choose to pursue a master’s degree in either industrial design or business administration.
Keen competition is expected for most jobs because many qualified individuals are attracted to careers in this field; those with strong backgrounds in engineering and computer-aided design, as well as extensive business expertise, will have the best prospects.

5) Engineers:
Overall job opportunities in engineering are expected to be good, but will vary by specialty.
A bachelor’s degree is required for most entry-level jobs.
Starting salaries are significantly higher than those of college graduates in other fields.
Continuing education is critical for engineers wishing to enhance their value to employers as technology evolves.

Plus Engineering technicians, Science technicians, Surveyors, Cartographers, Photogrammetrists, Surveying technicians.

Good luck!

Answer 2

well, that's not enough to get you a descent job.. but if you're talking about going to college and want to keep in the design drafting industry, anything in the refinery field.. i live down in houston, texas area and i am a piping designer for an engineering company here.. i tried the architectural design drafting, but there's not as much money in it.. i still design houses on the side, but i usually only get $600 to 700 a set of house plans and each set usually takes about 2 or 3 months to finish.. custom home design takes a long time cause the customer keeps changing their minds.. but seriously, you can go to a community college and get your drating technology degree and pick a specific field.. right now money in the oil/gas business is booming.. i have an associates degree and i am doing pretty good for myself.. might want to look into that.. refineries are where the big bucks are.. and i sit in a 4 story office building in downtown houston at a computer all day.. occassionally there is some field work, but that's never perminant.. it's good to get out of town for a month or so sometimes.. plus you get paid to leave town.. drafting is a big business.. i love my job.. my official title is 'piping designer'.. plus it's always a fun atmosphere..

Answer 3

Archtecture, engineering, design, manufacturing

Answer 4

Well, if you don't get any more education you should be able to land a job at Taco Bell.

Answer 5

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