I started out wanting to go into the Air Force and be a pilot when I was younger. I stayed with that plan until I started welding in high school. I found out shortly that I was very good at it and became very successful in a short amount of time. I became passionate about it, spending countless hours in the shop. I have since went off to college and received my welding degree and machining certificate. After my first year of college I decided that I should suffer through another year and get my machining degree. I have known that I love building things and being able to use my head and had to create something. Both my welding and machining can be used to create very complex parts requiring a lot of thinking and this is why I have choose to open a job shop. I have had a job in the welding industry at a coal mine for the past two summers as a shop welder fabricator with a slight amount of machining involved. This was very monotonous and repetitive work. I knew from day to day what I was going to be doing at work. At this job I also worked a 28 day rotating schedule, which in turn meant that I was only working half the month rotating between day shifts, days off, nights, and then scheduled days off. I have come to realize that this can take a toll on a person’s body and one’s family life “but most job shop atmosphere type jobs aren’t rotating shift type of work” (Woehl). Currently I am making great money and on the path of making close to 61,000 dollars a year technically only working half the month. Taking a pay cut is not a huge concern for me because I know from talking with numerous experienced workers that I will be going from working half the month to putting in a typical 40 hour work week. My main concern is my health care... ... middle of paper ... ...en give an idea of a work schedule. With that being said it shows that there is still a demand with both types of jobs. With the above information being put into serious consideration on my part I feel that I am on a solid path to a successful career at this point in my life. With my anticipated graduation this spring I feel that both of my degrees will help me be successful in either or both of my chosen fields and have a quality job right out of college. “I should continue my education no matter if it is on the job or with seminars and class, which will help advance myself in any career” (Woehl). No one knows exactly what they would like to be doing in twenty years but they can tell you exactly what they would like to be doing and this report has helped me decided that I still would like to pursue career as welder/machinist with a focus in the job shop atmosphere.
Before finally deciding on my career path, I had a very hard time trying to choose which path I wanted to take. After considering what I truly enjoy doing and what skills I possess, I have decided that I wanted to become a graphic designer. I want to be a graphic designer, because I feel that I would have a chance to use all of the skills I possess and be happy while doing it. In order to become a graphic designer, there are certain educational requirements that must be met. There are also specific job requirements that I must accomplish. Although there are many requirements, the personal benefits I gain will make up for all of the hard work in the end.
Ever since I could go with my dad in the tractors and equipment on the ranch, I knew I wanted to be a part of its operation. I have always been fascinated with the operations of diesel engine and much of a valuable asset they are to our world today. I helped out on the ranch whenever I could driving equipment. In the summer time it was my job to operate the swather. I really enjoyed operating it as much as I enjoyed fixing it when it broke down. When it came time to go to college the decision for a major was pretty clear. This is my second year in college in the diesel program and I really enjoy it. I have learned a lot about diesels and the field and this is what I want to do.
The career I want to get into is pipeline welding because of the money and traveling. The career is a well paying job and you can travel but you can’t be
First let us talk about a notable difference between these workweeks their income. Having the high-paying job earns you much more money per hour giving you much greater financial freedom. This allows you to help pay for the important things in life such as your kids, better house, and much more. Then with a low-paying workweek your restricted more on what you can spend your money. Hal Niedzviecki stated “Despite his decad...
Welding is a excellent career choice for those who like to build things with their hands and have a strong attention to detail. It requires an extensive amount of knowledge and skill but for those who get a solid grasp of the respected trade they're rewarded with tremendous job opportunities and first-rate pay.
Throughout my life, I have had an interest in working on cars, old trucks, or even tractors. Since I was younger, I would spend countless nights working on my quad. When I started driving, my interest in working on things became a hobby. I bought a 1985 K5 Blazer which took a hold of a lot of my time. I put a new transmission and engine in this truck which cost a lot of time and effort. This is when my inspiration for working on engines became a career I wanted to pursue.
We automatically focus on the large, round, green circle that creates a cluster. This large circle is encompassed by small, round circles that give the impression that each circle represents a chapter in a book. These chapters consist of sixteen jobs or careers that we can learn about. Some career choices are Business Management and Administration; Information Technology; Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; Human Services and Transportation, Distribution and Logistics just to name a few. () The amount of choices for obtaining an education in one’s chosen field of interest will draw many students in the Career and Technical Education program. This cluster of careers is the focal point of the infographic.
The Hart Report, on the other hand, also states the same problem of unemployment and the global recession which has left employers focusing on employees not only with specialists’ skills but also a “broader range of skills and knowledge” (page 6-7). The Hart Report clearly reflects what the needs of contemporary employers are, but the question is whether it is the universities or the students themselves who fail to cope with the requirements of the contemporary world which is filled with technological advancement and critical thinking. The Texas Work Source has also played an important role in examining what is actually missing in today’s generation and the reasons behind such a great decline in employment. The central Shafiq 2 problem discussed by all the three reports is the employment crisis which the millennials will be facing due to the educational problems, either in the schools or in the students, and at the same time the increasing demand of symbol analysts. All three reports are an eye-opener for the millennials, as they have clearly demonstrated all the prob... ...
A real education is something that everyone should value, and all of us should strive to live up to our true potential. Contrary to popular belief, heading off to a four-year college to reach that true potential may not necessarily be the right choice for everyone. Vocational training is not only less expensive than college, but it is also a better use of time and provides students with skills critical for their job of interest. In six months, the class of 2014 will put on their caps and gowns and walk across the stage with their diplomas. All of those graduates will be excited to move onto the next chapter of life. But what path will they choose? Will they go with the flow, or will they take a walk down the unbeaten path?
I have been working since I was a senior in high school and had a regular teenage job working at our local Mexican restaurant. I worked for them for 2 and a half years and knew that I wanted to do something different and better for my life. I was in a vocational school my senior year and finished my class after my graduation in 2014. My head was teaming with the thoughts of starting my own company and being my own boss. I wanted to take the business world by storm!
I have been in the Navy for about three years now, before I was in the navy I worked at a community center as a lifeguard and swim instructor. I worked full time and went to high school, my motivation for getting my degree is I want to get my degree in business management so one day I can own my own bakery. I came to the goal of owning my own shop from being in the military actually, my I love baking and I love to decorate sweets as well. My younger brother also wants to own his own bakery so even if I don't ever open my own shop I would love to be able to help him on the business side of his shop. I' am passionate about a lot if things, mostly I am a dedicated swimmer and baker, I love to challenge myself and those around me. I am very dedicated to my schooling and when I put my mind to it I
In 2011 Mike Rowe, from the television show “Dirty Jobs”, testified before congress on the lack of support for trades education and the effects of that lack of support. He gave startling figures about the number of available trade jobs and explained that there are large funded construction jobs unable to start because of a lack of trained workers. Although Mr. Rowe was speaking specifically about trade workers, such as plumbers, electricians, and metal workers the same ideas about training today’s workers can be applied to many areas of the work force. As a society, it is commonly felt that a college degree is necessary to acquire gainful employment. That may be true in some fields, but it shouldn’t be true for all fields. With a change of thinking, the idea that “college is good” could be turned into “education is good”. Learning, whether in a 4 year college, a vocational school or as a trade apprentice, is worthy. Trade and vocational school are not a second class education. Government, industries and parents must learn how to accept and encourage our youth to seek out educational opportunities in areas in which they show interest and, most importantly, ability.
There is a very famous maxim, “You can never be overdressed or overeducated.” I strongly believe in this quotation. My desire for knowledge was never ending. Machines fascinated me since my childhood. I always wondered what the mystery behind their functioning was. So I chose to study mechanical engineering. I learned many things about the machines, the more I learn about them through the research the more they enthralled me. I developed a strong interest towards manufacturing field when I started studying manufacturingtechnology in my 4th semester. I gradually fell in love with those processes. Though my college helped me to solve my enigma, my never ending crave for knowledgein manufacturing inclined me to study in your University which is the most promising academy for a student like me, where study and research go hand in hand. It is superfluous to mention, university of Hartford is the best place to learn manufacturing technology.
But through this process I realized that a degree does not limit me to only one employer. It doesn’t even limit me to one specific job category. Being an engineer makes me a well rounded person. And in the end, it’s the people I meet and the connections I build that will help me get jobs to further my experience with any situation that can be thrown at me. When I chose to be an industrial engineer I chose to learn efficiency, analyzing skills, and proficiency. But most importantly, I chose to learn the engineering way of thinking. Those qualities along with many others can all be applied to numerous amounts of situations and jobs, which made me come to the conclusion that Industrial Engineering is the perfect major for
This change makes me involve in more other activities and eventually leads me to a successful Engineer. Education brings me a healthy body and mind throughout my life. Finally a career that embraces a program of continuous lifelong learning will ensure that I have a successful career. Because every moment of time, everywhere, under all circumstances something is being added to our previous attainments. My Career will be filled with many proud accomplishments, earning respect from colleagues, friends and a career that is fun and exciting.