Here’s a list of nonprofessional jobs, which typically don’t require a formal degree or specialized training:
Cashier
Retail sales associate
Server (waiter/waitress)
Bartender
Delivery driver
Janitor or custodian
Construction laborer
Warehouse worker
Landscaper
Factory or assembly line worker
Receptionist
Security guard
Call center representative
Taxi or rideshare driver
Grocery stocker
Housekeeper or cleaner
Fast food worker
Dog walker or pet sitter
Farmworker
Parking lot attendant
These roles often provide on-the-job training rather than requiring formal education.
Here’s a list of professional jobs, which typically require advanced education, specialized training, or certification:
Engineer (civil, mechanical, electrical, etc.)
Doctor or physician
Lawyer
Architect
Accountant
Pharmacist
Nurse (registered nurse or nurse practitioner)
Teacher or professor
Dentist
Software developer or computer programmer
Financial analyst
Veterinarian
Physical therapist
Scientist (biologist, chemist, physicist, etc.)
Pilot
Psychologist or therapist
Human resources manager
Marketing manager
Journalist or editor
Data scientist
These roles often require higher education such as a bachelor's degree or more advanced degrees, along with certifications or licensing depending on the profession.
Professionalism Scenario
50% Content- Was the content appropriate to the task, accurate, and supported?
Through the written scenario, student can demonstrate the difference between nonprofessional and professional practices.
Be able to successfully complete a cohesive and quality product with both drawn and written documentation.
Professionalism Dress
50% Quality- Was the performance or product of high quality?
Picture is legible and can be understood by any reader.
Students demonstrates an understanding of a professional dress in the work environment.