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- Postsecondary nondegree award
Annual NC Wage Range
- Bachelor's degree
Annual NC Wage Range
- Bachelor's degree
Annual NC Wage Range
- Bachelor's degree
Annual NC Wage Range
- Associate's degree
Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics care for the sick or injured in emergencies. Their quick reaction and competent care can save people's lives. At the emergency scene, they often work with police and firefighters.
Annual NC Wage Range
- Postsecondary nondegree award
Annual NC Wage Range
- Bachelor's degree
Annual NC Wage Range
- High school diploma or equivalent
Annual NC Wage Range
- Bachelor's degree
Annual NC Wage Range
- Master's degree
Registered nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members.
Annual NC Wage Range
- Associate's degree
Annual NC Wage Range
- High school diploma or equivalent
Annual NC Wage Range
- Postsecondary nondegree award
Annual NC Wage Range
- High school diploma or equivalent
Environmental engineers use the principles of engineering, soil science, biology, and chemistry to create solutions to environmental problems. They may also focus on global issues such as unsafe drinking water, climate change, and environmental sustainability.
Annual NC Wage Range
- Bachelor's degree
Annual NC Wage Range
- Bachelor's degree
Want to get a jumpstart on earning college credit, tuition free while still in High School? Learn more about NC Career and College Promise.
Check out the numerous programs and opportunities to lower your education costs at NC’s public and independent four-year colleges and universities.
Career Development Coordinators (CDCs) in Career and Technical Education (CTE) and School Counselors in Student Services can help Middle and High School students explore careers.
NC's 58 Community Colleges do more than just offer dozens of different 2-year degrees. A short-term skill and job training certificate can help you advance your career.
Thinking of going back to school - or for the 1st time? Want a degree - or just some new skills? Learn about all the opportunities in NC for Adult Learners.
You don't have to be in school to receive help from a professional career adviser. Coaches in the state's NCWorks Career Centers are here to help adults & youth find jobs & education / training options.
NextGen is a comprehensive education, training, & employment program for young adults ages 16-24 facing barriers to employment. The program can help you plan, prepare, & launch a career in a high demand field.
North Carolina's Vocational Rehabilitation programs help people with disabilities achieve their goals for employment and independence by connecting to services and resources.
Finding a job with a criminal record can be difficult. NCWorks Career Center counselors specialize in helping individuals with criminal records find employment.
Find opportunities to connect with businesses while you're still in high school - internships, apprenticeships, job shadowing, interviews. Navigate real world learning for real life success.
Apprenticeships allow you to get paid an increasing wage as you gain classroom credit. Graduate with a professional certification or two-year college degree debt free.
From your job search to your resume to your interview, a lot of preparation is needed to stand out & get hired. Know what to do - & what not to do - to land your dream job.