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Education and Training

Careers in education and training cover a lot of ground, and it’s not just teaching. In this industry, you can expect to see jobs related to planning, managing and delivering educational and training services too.

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Career Pathways

  • Administration and Administrative Support
  • Professional Support Services
  • Teaching and Training

Common Majors To Study

  • Special Education and Teaching
  • Montessori Teacher Education
  • Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
  • Bilingual and Multilingual Education
  • Educational Leadership and Administration
  • Higher Education Administration
  • Nonprofit, Public and Organizational Management
  • Educational, Instructional and Curriculum Supervision
  • International School Administration
  • Therapy and Counseling

In-Demand Jobs in This Industry

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Education & Training

Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors

Teach or instruct out-of-school youths and adults in basic education, literacy, or English as a Second Language classes, or in classes for earning a high school equivalency credential.

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Median Salary

60,560

Job Outlook

+13%
Education & Training

Archivists

Appraise, edit, and direct safekeeping of permanent records and historically valuable documents. Participate in research activities based on archival materials.

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Median Salary

59,910

Job Outlook

+11%
Education & Training

Curators

Administer collections, such as artwork, collectibles, historic items, or scientific specimens of museums or other institutions. May conduct instructional, research, or public service activities of institution.

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Median Salary

61,750

Job Outlook

+11%
Education & Training

Museum Technicians and Conservators

Restore, maintain, or prepare objects in museum collections for storage, research, or exhibit. May work with specimens such as fossils, skeletal parts, or botanicals; or artifacts, textiles, or art. May identify and record objects or install and arrange them in exhibits. Includes book or document conservators.

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Median Salary

48,670

Job Outlook

+11%
Education & Training

Coaches and Scouts

Instruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports for the primary purpose of competition. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. May evaluate athletes' strengths and weaknesses as possible recruits or to improve the athletes' technique to prepare them for competition. Those required to hold teaching certifications should be reported in the appropriate teaching category.

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Median Salary

45,910

Job Outlook

+9%
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Emily Dowdell
Sergeant, Army Reserve
Cryptologic Linguist
After a few fulfilling years as a teacher, Emily was looking for something new. She had a knack for speaking other languages, especially Spanish, and was looking for adventure. She found what she was looking for in the Army as a cryptologic linguist, where she helped train personnel to keep their language capabilities sharp.
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Military Jobs in This Industry

In many ways, finding and excelling at a job in the Military is the same as finding one anywhere else. Here you can explore those opportunities in greater detail.

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Education & Training

Military Professors and Instructors

The work of a professor and instructor is multi-faceted. Professors and instructors are tasked with the design and delivery of instruction in the classroom. They spend their time teaching, conducting research, and supporting their students in a variety of academic and vocational subjects related to their military occupations. Some specialize by functional area.

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Median Salary

83,617

Job Outlook

+5%
Education & Training

Military Education Administrators

Education administrators manage personnel development programs and determine training requirements, including program design and execution. They direct the development of learning objectives and lesson plans and oversee all aspects of instructional programs from designing course content to training implementation.

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Median Salary

81,203

Job Outlook

0%
Education & Training

Military Interpreters and Translators

Interpreters and translators are responsible for training military personnel in foreign language familiarization and foreign cultural awareness. They perform written translations and they identify, translate, and summarize communications. They utilize foreign language skills, including knowledge of grammar and vocabulary, to collect and analyze intelligence information.

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Median Salary

79,476

Job Outlook

0%
Education & Training

Military Career Counseling / Retention Specialists

Career counseling/retention specialists provide military personnel with consultation and guidance on career exploration by reviewing their interests, education, strengths, and abilities. They support the development and implementation of career information programs and they are responsible for collecting and analyzing retention and attrition data. They provide service members with guidance and motivation in maximizing their career potential, and they provide counseling to transitioning or retiring personnel.

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Median Salary

77,750

Job Outlook

0%
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