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High School to Career
Do you want to work right after high school? There are plenty of lucrative employment opportunities for students right out of high school. Many of these options require minimal training. On the right side of this page are some technical careers that you might want to consider. Quincy has some training opportunities for those interested in going into a technical career. These programs do not usually exceed 2 years and can be as short as a semester. Below are some resources for finding out more information about technical careers as well as links to the training programs available in Quincy. If you have more questions about a career right out of high school, please make an appointment with your counselor!
Choosing a Vocational School

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Training Opportunities in Quincy:

John Wood - Career & Technical
Gem City College
Partial List of Technical Careers
Links to apprenticeships, internships, and training opportunities
  • Appliance Repairer
  • Automotive Technician
  • Baker/Pastry Artist
  • Barber/Hair Stylist
  • Brick Mason
  • Burglar/Fire Alarm Installer
  • Carpenter
  • Carpet Installer
  • Cook/Chef
  • Cosmetologist
  • Court Reporter
  • Dental Hygienist
  • Drafter
  • Electrician
  • Esthetician
  • Floor Layer
  • Forest Fire Fighters
  • HVAC Technician
  • Horticulture Specialist
  • Hospitality/Tourism Specialist
  • Industrial Designer​​​
  • Iron Worker​
  • Interior Decorator
  • Inventory Analyst
  • Locksmith
  • Machinist
  • Mechanic
  • Medical Assistant
  • Nail Technician
  • ​Operations Engineer
  • Paralegal
  • Plumber
  • Power Plant Operator
  • Printing Press Operator
  • Real Estate Appraiser
  • Solar Energy Installer
  • Sound Engineering Technician
  • Stone Mason
  • Surveyor
  • Tool/Die Maker
  • Veterinary Technician
  • Water Treatment Operator
  • Web Design Specialist​
  • Welder
  • X-Ray Technician
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  • College
    • College Information
    • FAFSA
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  • Career Discovery
    • High School to Career
    • Military
    • Resumes
    • Job Search
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  • Contact Us
    • Meet Us
  • Mental Health
    • Anxiety
    • Depression
    • Drug/Alcohol Use
    • Local Resources
    • Relationships/Dating
    • Stress
    • Technology Abuse
  • Curriculum Guide
  • Student Handbook
  • FAQ
  • Freshman Registration