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Ready to Go Right to Work After High School?
Ready to Go Right to Work After High School?
You may find a rewarding job or career right out of high school or you may want to work for a while before going to college. Either way, there are plenty of options that require everything from no training to paid apprenticeships to short-term certifications to two-year credentials/degrees. Make sure to learn about ALL of your options! Check out just SOME of the opportunities below.
Ready to Work During High School?
Ready to Work During High School?
Make sure to limit work hours- focusing on your schoolwork will pay off more in the end!
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships
Apprentices earn while they learn, avoid student loan debt and, when they complete their programs, earn an average of $72,000 a year!
This site offers a Statewide Registered Apprenticeship Dashboard that is an interactive tool that allows users access to a variety of statewide and local apprenticeship data.
Want a job where you can earn while you learn? Consider an apprenticeship- the other 4-year degree!
Interested in a paid apprenticeship with a local building trades union? START HERE! Contact the union(s) you are interested in. Need help- see your school counselor.
I Build America: List of available apprenticeships in Central Ohio
Locate an apprenticeship program near you
Local Non-Union Apprenticeships
Local Non-Union Apprenticeships
Credentials & Certifications
Credentials & Certifications
Want to Work on Cars?
Want to Work on Cars?
Equip Skills Center will show you how!
It doesn’t matter where you come from. Or what kind of life you’ve been handed.
We believe you have as much potential to excel and contribute as anyone else.
Civil Service Jobs
Civil Service Jobs
Good Jobs For High School Graduates
Good Jobs For High School Graduates
(often in call centers at companies like Chase and AEP) that offer tuition assistance or reimbursement to their employees (over $500/per year!). UPS, Amazon and IKEA ($3,500/year) all offer tuition assistance! Some hospitals also offer to help pay for some employees to work on various nursing/healthcare degrees.
Need help finding a job?
Want in-person or online help with resumes and interviewing skills?
Attend job fairs and talk with employers looking to hire YOU!
Level Up!
Level Up!
The A.M.P (Achieve More & Prosper) programs help young adults like you, ages 16 – 24, get to your next level.
It's FREE for qualifying individuals.
There are several different A.M.P programs around Central Ohio (including Ethiopian Services and Lead the Way Learning Academy) - find the one that's best for you!
An A.M.P. coach – your personal advocate – will work with you to build a customized plan for your future, while helping you address your current challenges. A.M.P. can connect you with services and assistance to help you gain the skills, employment or knowledge you need to get to your next level.
Local Employers who hire students right out of high school!
Local Employers who hire students right out of high school!
Real Money! No Experience Needed!
The following jobs are currently open in the Columbus area. These employers are offering good-paying jobs with meaningful career paths and no experience needed. Many provide tuition assistance for college!
The YouTube videos and job descriptions below will describe exactly what it is like to work for these amazing companies as well as the hiring requirements, compensation, and benefits. The contact information for these employers is located in the job description links below.
Companies with video resources:
AT&T: Retail Sales Associate
AT&T: Installation Technician
Ricart Automotive: Automotive Technician
Worthington Industries: Production Worker
RUMPKE: Truck Driver, Truck Driver Trainee
Cameron Mitchell: Kitchen Position
If you would like more general information about the career paths above, watch the full-length Virtual Career Fair, please click here.
Atlas Butler Ride to Decide Program- Get Paid to Learn!
Atlas Butler Ride to Decide Program- Get Paid to Learn!
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Healthcare
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