Students
Your Future Starts Here.
Thinking about your future can feel overwhelming, but the choices you make now can unlock exciting career paths and opportunities. Today, many jobs require skills you can start building in high school—without needing a four-year college degree. In fact, 65% of today's jobs look for an associate’s degree or technical training instead of a bachelor's degree.
Career Technical
Education (CTE) Path
Career technical education (CTE) is no longer the days of shop. Today, CTE students receive training for many of our region’s most competitive and highest paying jobs, all while they’re in high school.
Four year degree not required
Many of our region’s highest paying jobs require a 2-year degree or less.
Skilled trades needed
The need for skilled workers continues to grow, making technical jobs competitive.
Earn credit early
CTE students can earn college credit in skilled trades while they’re in high school at little to no cost.
90%
Of CTE students graduate from high school (15% higher than the national average)
50+ mil
job openings for CTE graduates
$11,000
Technical and applied sciences graduates earn up to $11,000 more per year than those with a bachelor’s degree
Tuition Assistance
Continuing your education can be expensive, but there are many opportunities for tuition assistance. Many companies offer apprenticeships or scholarships to help fast-track students and develop their career paths while earning money toward your education.
These companies offer tuition assistance, reimbursement, or scholarships for their employees.
Starbucks
Starbucks offers 100% tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program for full- and part-time employees. Details here.
Chick-Fil-A
CFA offers scholarships exclusive to team members. Learn more about the scholarships here.
Publix
Publix offers tuition reimbursement for their employees. To apply, employees must have worked for Publix for six months. Details here.
Target
Eligible employees can apply for tuition reimbursement for job-related courses at an accredited technical school, college or university. The annual maximum reimbursement amount is determined by the type of course in which you are enrolled. Details here.
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Worlds of Work hosts multiple events each year that connects students and educators with varying workforce industries to explore exciting career options.