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Choosing a career after high school isn't always easy. While many of Marlee's peers were heading off to four-year colleges and taking on student debt, she knew she wanted something different. Inspired by her father's work as a Live Sound Engineer, she decided to follow a similar path—but with her own twist. Instead...
Some career choices are driven by passion, others by practicality—but for Iris, it was a combination of both. After completing the Graphic Design and Printing program at Riverside Community College, she secured a job in the industry and earned a prestigious scholarship that helped her get there....
For some, finding the right career takes time. For Kaysha, it was clear from the start—beauty was her passion. As a child, she loved styling her sister’s hair into updos, and by the time she finished high school, she never second-guessed her path. She immediately enrolled...
Some careers are more than just jobs. They are opportunities to make a real difference in people's lives. Amanda didn't plan a career in Personal Home Health Care. It started when a friend needed assistance, and she realized how much she loved helping others, providing companionship, and adding...
Locksmithing is an excellent choice for a trade that offers hands-on problem-solving, job security, and long-term career satisfaction. Paul, a locksmith with two years of experience, knows this firsthand. After years of working in a corporate setting managing technicians for a vending machine company, he...
Many people spend years in careers that don't quite fulfill them, unsure if making a change is possible. Maddie Trino-Evans is proof that it's never too late to start over. At 42, she decided to pursue esthetics—a field she had always been passionate about but had...
For many, starting a career in a skilled trade is about finding something you love and growing within it. Carina’s journey in the fitness industry is an excellent example of how gaining experience in a field can lead to incredible opportunities—even business ownership. Discovering a Passion...
For many, a career isn’t just about making a living—it’s about doing what you love every single day. That’s precisely the case for Meghan, a horse trainer who built her career around her deep passion for horses. Meghan knew she wanted to work around horses from a...
Choosing a career isn't always about chasing the highest salary—it's about finding work that aligns with your passions and lifestyle. Ginger's story is a perfect example of how skilled trades can provide both fulfillment and flexibility. Initially set on becoming an obstetrician (OB), she realized...
For years, skilled trades have been perceived as a man-dominated industry, but that's changing—thanks to trailblazers like Mare, who found financial stability and career fulfillment in masonry. After years of struggling to keep a bookstore afloat, she took a leap into the trades and never looked back. Now, she...
