I wont to know what should i take in collage. I am in my first year of high school and i need to get motivated by something. So i thought mabey if i found a job i would like to get in to. That would help me set goals. So i would like to get in to a career with cars. maby racing or fixing, I would like one that payed well that was not to out of reach like nascar :P. So if any one can share any info on the car topic that would be wonder full thank you.
2007-09-23 17:24:12 · 5 answers · asked by rajien2 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I suggest improving your English skills.
2007-09-23 17:31:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In addition to thinking about what your interests are, you need to find a place where you can take a personality assessment or job aptitude assessment to find out where your strong and weak points are. Try 'Tickle Tests' online. I think it is Tickle.com. They have MANY free evaluations you can do that help you learn more about yourself. It gives you just a 'little' of the results and then you have to pay to get the whole thing...but the little amount COULD help you.
I spent my whole life doing what 'I thought I should be doing' without taking enough notice to what I was really good or bad at doing. This can help you. You also need to work on your spelling in the next 4 years...but you have plenty of time for that, i.e.:college...maybe...paid...wonderful You were brave to ask this question!
2007-09-24 02:09:39 · answer #2 · answered by Jeannie Welsch 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Time will tell.
I, like you, had no idea what I wanted to do for the rest of my life; in fact, I didn't know what I wanted to do until senior year...
It takes time but eventually it'll click.
There are also psychological exams you can take that'll match you up with a general idea of your ideal job too. Stick with what the tests tell you if you try that, they almost always give the same results no matter when you take them...
2007-09-24 00:38:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
areer Cluster(s) Manufacturing / Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
Interests Data : Things
Working Conditions Work Inside
Minimum Education Level On-The-Job Training : High School Diploma/Technical : Junior/Tech/Comm. College : Apprenticeship
Physical Strength Medium Work
Physical Abilities Not Required Not Climb
Earnings (Yearly Average) $33,000 to $41,999
Opportunities for Experience Internship : Apprenticeship : Military Service : Part Time Work
Licensure Certification Recommended
Employment and Outlook Average Growth Expected
Holland Interest Score RCI : RES : RIE : RSE
Occupation Description
Automotive technicians inspect, maintain and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic parts of gasoline and diesel powered vehicles. They must be able to diagnose the source of a problem quickly and accurately, make the proper adjustments or repairs, or replace the part if it is worn beyond repair.
Automotive technicians work a standard 40 hour week, though some self-employed automotive technicians work longer hours. They often work indoors and by themselves. Automotive technicians often work in cramped or awkward positions to adjust parts and tune engines.
Occupation Specialties : Automotive Technician
# Air Conditioning Technicians (620.281-010): Air Conditioning Technicians install, repair and service air conditioners in automobiles.
# Brake Repairer Technicians (620.281-026): Brake Repairer Technicians repair automotive brake systems. They replace brake pads and linings, repair hydraulic cylinders and turn discs and drums.
# Front End Technicians (620.281-038): Front End Technicians repair steering mechanisms, suspension systems and align and balance wheels.
# Radiator Technicians (620.381-010): Radiator Technicians locate and repair radiator leaks and clean and install radiator systems.
# Tune-Up Technicians (620.281-066): Tune-Up Technicians ensure efficient automotive engine performance using various testing machines to check overall performance capabilities.
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Earnings and Advancement
Automotive technicians in repair shops are often paid a percentage of the labor charges for repairs they make. Skilled automotive technicians usually earn between two and three times as much as inexperienced apprentices who are paid an hourly rate until they are skilled enough to work on commission.
Nationally, in 2006, median earnings for automotive technicians were $34,395 per year. The middle fifty percent earned between $24,936 and $45,750 per year. The lowest paid ten percent earned less than $19,182, and the highest paid ten percent earned more than $57,810. Employers usually guarantee automotive technicians a minimum weekly salary.
Automotive technicians may receive paid vacations, holidays, and sick days; life and health insurance; and retirement benefits. These are usually paid by the employer. Some employers may provide uniforms and premium pay for overtime.
California Estimated Salary Data
The average salary for this occupation varies from city to city. These are the 2006 averages for selected California cities.
Anaheim $ 40,077
Fresno $ 34,199
Long Beach $ 38,715
Los Angeles $ 40,096
Oakland $ 38,519
Riverside $ 37,873
Sacramento $ 38,513
San Diego $ 36,379
San Francisco $ 43,151
San Jose $ 40,783
Employment and Outlook : Automotive Technician
Automotive technicians held about 803,000 jobs in 2004. Employment is expected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations through the year 2014, which means employment is projected to increase 9 to 17 percent. Population growth will boost demand for automobiles, which will require regular maintenance and service. In addition, replacements will be needed as experienced workers retire, move to other occupations, or stop working for other reasons.
California Employment & Outlook
# There were 75,800 people employed in this occupation in California in 2002. The number employed in 2012 is expected to be 92,400, an increase of 22 percent.
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# Automotive Service Advisor
# Diesel Service Technician
# Farm Equipment Mechanic
# Heavy Equipment Service Technician
# Service Station Attendant
# Small Engine Mechanic
Related Career Pathways/Majors
Each occupation is included in one or more career clusters. Each cluster is then divided into two or more career pathways/majors to illustrate the areas of specialization that are available for each occupation. This occupation is found in the following career pathways/majors:
# Manufacturing Cluster - Maintenance, Installation & Repair Pathway
# Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Cluster - Facility & Mobile Equipment Maintenance Pathway
Related Military Occupations
# Automotive & Heavy Equipment Mechanic
# Heating & Cooling Mechanic
Related Apprenticeships
# Automobile Technician
# Truck/Bus Mechanic
Related College Majors : Automotive Technician
# Auto/Automotive Mechanics
2007-09-24 00:44:59 · answer #4 · answered by Pah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you're only a freshman in high school, you've got plenty of time to decide what to go to college for.
your teachers and guidance counselers will try to tell you to choose, but really it's not that important
between now and then you'll find something that really interests you
i'm a freshman in college right now, and i didn't know what i wanted to go for until my senior year in high school.
and if you still don't know what to go to when you start applying at schools, just go as "undecided"
i have plenty of friends here who are undecided right now and are taking core courses until they know what they want.
2007-09-24 00:35:14 · answer #5 · answered by Ashley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋