Real Estate Agent: Have you been considering a career in real estate? Does a flexible schedule, being your own boss, and earning a great income appeal to you? If you live in Oregon, the good news is that you can obtain your Oregon real estate license in five simple steps.

There are two basic prerequisites for becoming a real estate agent in Oregon: Be at least 18 years old, Have a high school diploma or GED Approved Pre-License Real Estate Schools

Electrologists and Body Art Practitioners - Tattoo Artists:

Application requirements

• Submit proof of being 18+ years of age and complete and submit an application form and pay appropriate fees.

• Submit proof of having a high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).

• Submit documentation of having completed blood borne pathogens training from an HLO-approved provider.

• Submit documentation of having completed cardiopulmonary resuscitation and basic first aid training from an HLO-approved provider.

• Provide documentation of completing a qualifying pathway (see below).

Applicant must graduate from an Oregon licensed tattooing career school after completing the following required training:

• Completion of approved training program including 360 hours of training (210 theory/150 practical), chairside supervision under a licensed tattoo artist.

• Must have documentation showing a minimum of 50 completed procedures (which means "a tattoo that has been finished, including any touchups or additional work following initial healing and the client is released from service")

• Training must be conducted by an Oregon licensed tattoo artist registered as a teacher by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission's Private Career Schools division.

• A registered teacher must provide direct supervision of practical training on a one-to-one student/teacher ratio for students performing practical training while the student is working on the general public. Direct supervision means the teacher is present and actively involved in direct oversight and training of students.

• Licensed tattoo schools must submit official transcripts directly to the Health Licensing Office.

• Take and pass a written examination.

Pacific Northwest Carpenters Institute (PNCI): Interested in beginning a new career with apprentice wages starting around $18 an hour? The Pacific Northwest Carpenters Institute (PNCI) offers a FREE three-week pre-apprenticeship class − Carpenter Trade Preparation (CTP). The CTP will teach you what a Union Carpenter does, providing hands-on instruction, using the tools of the trade.

Upon CTP completion, qualified individuals will be eligible for directed entry into the Carpenter Apprenticeship Program at PNCI

• Learn the skills to be a successful Union Carpenter

• FREE three week Carpenter Trade Preparation training class

• Job placement, wage increases, health insurance, and pension

• Qualified graduates may be eligible for directed entry into Carpenter’s Apprentice Program

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Here are the five steps to becoming a cosmetologist:

1. Be at least 16 years of age and have a high school diploma or a GED.

2. Enroll in a state-licensed cosmetology school.

3. Complete your courses. Most programs take 9-15 months to complete.

4. Complete training hours

5. Pass the state licensing exam.

The following regulated professions are overseen by the Board of Cosmetology. Learn more about applying for a license, associated fees, laws, rules and more by following the links below:

• Barber

• Esthetician

• Hair Design

• Nail Technologist

• Natural Hair Care

COSMETOLOGIST LICENSE: 2300 Hours

HAIRSTYLIST LICENSE: 1450 Hours

BARBER LICENSE: 1100 Hours

ESTHETICIAN LICENSE: 250 Hours

NAIL TECHNICIAN LICENSE: 350 Hours

NATURAL HAIR CARE LICENSE: Completion of the Natural Hair Care Training Module

ELECTROLOGIST LICENSE: Contact the Board of Body Art Practitioners

PERMANENT MAKEUP LICENSE: Contact the Board of Body Art Practitioners

COSMETOLOGY INSTRUCTOR LICENSE: Contact the Department of Education

MASSAGE THERAPIST LICENSE: 500 Hours

• What are fastest growing careers in the Oregon Health Care sector?

• Who are Oregon’s largest employers in the Health Care sector?

The Oregon Employment Department recently reported that health care is the fastest growing occupational group in Oregon. They project that over the next decade there will be an increase of over 31,000 jobs in the health care industry. Registered nurses, LPNs and LVNs, nursing aides, nursing orderlies, and certified nursing attendants make up a large part of the projected job growth. Medical assistants, chiropractors, physician assistants, dental hygienists, dental assistants, home health aides, podiatrists, general dentists, and optometrists are in the top 30 overall fastest growing careers.

Formal education, whether it is vocational training, associate degree, bachelor degree, masters degree or PhD education is an investment that you will reap the benefits of in earnings and career advancement. You can learn more about requirements for these and other careers in the Career Center.

Clackamas Community College – Oregon City, OR:

Programs:

• Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant

• Dental Assisting/Assistant

• Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

• Medical Office Assistant/Specialist

• Medical/Clinical Assistant

• Nursing/Registered Nurse

• Social Work

• RN Program – Associate’s

Mt Hood Community College – Gresham, OR:

Programs:

• Dental Hygiene/Hygienist

• Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

• Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology

• Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

• Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

• Medical/Clinical Assistant

• Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

• Mental Health Counseling/Counselor

• Nursing/Registered Nurse

• Occupational Therapist Assistant

• Physical Therapist Assistant

• Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

• Surgical Technology/Technologist

• RN Program – Associate’s

Portland Community College – Portland, OR:

Programs:

• Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician

• Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician

• Dental Assisting/Assistant

• Dental Hygiene/Hygienist

• Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician

• Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

• Gerontology

• Health and Physical Education/Fitness

• Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

• Medical Radiologic Technology/Science- Radiation Therapist

• Medical/Clinical Assistant

• Nursing/Registered Nurse

• Optometric Technician/Assistant

• Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

• Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

• RN Program – Associate’s

Pharmacy Technician:

Is training required for Pharmacy Technicians in Oregon?

Yes, a training program is required by the State Board of Pharmacy in Oregon to Pharmacy Technicians under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. A record of the training must be kept.

What should I do to become a License Pharmacy Technician in Oregon?

• Must have a high school diploma or its equivalent.

• Must hold a national certification or working towards obtaining one.

• Must submit a written application to the Oregon State Board of Pharmacy requesting registration for pharmacy technician. Application may be downloaded here.

• For pharmacy technician applying for a 1 year non-renewable license while processing his or her national certification must submit a different form. Download it here.

• Must pay the non-refundable fee of $50 plus the background check fee of $52

• Submit a passport type ID.

• Submit proof of identification, either a driver’s license or Oregon ID.

• Must be willing to submit to a criminal background check and fingerprinting.

Resources:

Oregon State Board of Pharmacy

www.pharmacy.state.or.us

Oregon State Pharmacy Association (OSPA)

www.oregonpharmacy.org

Information technology (IT) refers to everything that businesses use computers for. Information technology is building communications networks for a company, safeguarding data and information, creating and administering databases, helping employees troubleshoot problems with their computers or mobile devices, or doing a range of other work to ensure the efficiency and security of business information systems. Demand for professionals in this field is high and growing, and people entering the field have a range of career paths to choose from.

Certificate Programs at Oregon Tech

By earning your IT degree from Oregon Tech, you will be prepared to begin, or advance your career with the knowledge and skills that employers across the country and around the world are looking for in this high-demand field.

What You'll Learn

Throughout the program you’ll be exposed to all the major information technology systems, including:

• Application Development

• Systems Analysis

• Data Management and Analytics

• Information Security

• Network and Systems Administration

Working with your faculty advisor, you will select one or more of these areas to focus your studies on through additional advanced coursework in our one-of-a-kind Enterprise Technology and Cybersecurity Lab.

The Tech Academy: an award-winning, licensed, technology trade school established in 2014 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon.

Through multiple campuses, they deliver online and in-person coding boot camps that bring about graduates who are well-rounded, entry-level technology workers. They offer classes in virtually every aspect of technology, including: coding, data science, mobile app development, game development, design, cyber security, and more. Click here to learn more.

INTEL: Intel has an empowering internship program serving thousands of students who are preparing for real careers outside of college. Our goal is to provide real-world, thought-provoking internships to undergraduate and graduate-level students. There is no better way to learn than to experience things first-hand.

Intel internships offer students a chance to get real-world experience with ownership of projects from day one, as well as the opportunity to develop a network of contacts for their future. Intel managers encourage students to take the initiative and develop programs that meet their particular interests.

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Do you like working with your hands, building and fixing things, and solving practical problems? If so, you might want to consider a trades and manufacturing career.

People involved in this type of career work with both their hands and their brains. They’re building or making something, or fixing something that’s broken. It might be a house, a car, a bridge, a precision medical component, an electrical or plumbing system, or an air conditioner. They like their work because they believe they can fix something that is broken, or make something much better than it currently is. Check out opportunities and apprenticeships in a vartiey of fields at NW College of Construction

Construction & Systems – workers in this category build homes, offices, schools, industrial facilities, roads, and bridges. They also work on or develop electrical, water, power, plumbing, and ventilation systems. Specific careers include:

• Carpenter/framer/Cabinet maker : Pacific Northwest Carpenters Institute/ PNCI

• Electrician- International Brotherhood of Electical Workers: IBEW, Limited Energy Apprenticeship Program

• Plumber

• Pipefitter

• HVAC tech

• Sheet Metal

• Welder- PCC Welding Technology, Clackamas CC Welding Program, Mt Hood Communtiy College Welding Program

• Operating engineer

• Cement mason

• Flagging- NW College of Construction , Evergreen Safety Training

Machines & Manufacturing – workers in this category nearly always work inside of a factory as part of a production process. The process can involve tracking materials in a warehouse, assembling parts ahead of or after production, running a machine to produce a component or finished product, checking the quality of the product, and shipping and/or installing the product. Specific careers include:

• Quality engineer

• Machine operator- International Union of Operating Engineers, Forge: Heavy Equiptment Operating School

• CNC machinist

• Warehouse- Forklift Operation

• Maintenance

Vehicles & Engines – workers in this category fix, repair, or maintain vehicle engines and bodies. Vehicles may be cars, heavy equipment, medium- and heavy-duty trucks, off-road vehicles, and RVs. Specific careers include:

• Auto body tech

• Automotive tech

• Diesel tech