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The challenges of raising a
child by yourself, whether you’re a mother or father,
can be very difficult. Add the burden of having to be out
of the home for 40+ hours per week to work and raising a
child at the same time can be nearly impossible. This
article describes ten careers you can train for that will
give you the money to support your child and the time to
be there for them.
These careers all take less
than two years to complete training for, some take only
six months. They all offer flexible work schedules with
above average pay. Best of all, with a certificate or
associates degree, it will be easy to find a job.
Healthcare careers
Jobs in healthcare are in
great demand right now. The largest generation in the
American population is aging and retiring from the
workforce. Increased life spans are placing a huge burden
on the healthcare industry. While hospitals and their 24
hour operation offer the most employment flexibility,
there are health care positions that don’t take place in
a hospital. Home care positions also offer scheduling
flexibility.
Nursing – 1, 2 & 4
year programs. Approximate starting wage: $33,970
annually.
Dental Hygiene – 1 &
2 year programs. Approximate starting wage: $17.37 hourly.
X-ray technician - 1, 2
& 4 year programs. Approximate starting wage: $27,190
annually.
Medical Assistant –1
& 2 year programs. Approximate starting wage: $17,640
annually.
Medical Coding - 2 year
program. Approximate starting wage: $16,460 annually.
Creative careers
These creative careers are
also in great demand. Employers typically offer standard
hours, but many people employed in these fields are able
to work from home. Others open their own businesses and
can work later at night or otherwise exercise more control
on when they work.
Graphic Designer - 2 &
4 year programs. Approximate starting wage: $21,860
annually.
Desktop Publisher - 1, 2
& 4 year programs. Approximate starting wage: $18,670
annually.
Web Designer - 1, 2 & 4
year programs. Approximate starting wage: $33,970
annually.
Help Desk Analyst - 1, 2
& 4 year programs. Approximate starting wage: $23,060
annually.
Bonus Career
If you like working with
technology and don’t want to sit behind a desk all day,
you’ll be surprised how lucrative this career can be.
Machinist – 10 -14 month
programs. Approximate starting wage: $9.57 hourly. (This
wage is deceptively low. New machinists are making much
more due to a sudden upturn in demand.)
Learn how you can train for
one of these careers here. www.top-colleges.com.
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