Do you need to earn a high school diploma to get a better job? Statistics show that the more education you have, the more money you are likely to make!

Are you not sure what your career goals are? It’s time to make a plan! Start by taking a career quiz to see what might be best for you.

Once you have an idea what you’d like to pursue, use the Future Finder to find out details like salaries, demand, and where you can get credentials!

Interested in finding out more about the Commonwealth’s workforce? Kentucky’s high-demand career sectors offer many opportunities to build rewarding careers while supporting the state’s growing economy.

Does the job your considering require higher education? A lot of time we use the word “college” for education after high school. What we really mean is ANY education after high school, including Apprenticeships; Career & Skilled Trade Certification Programs; Associate Degrees (2-years); Bachelor Degrees (4-years);
Military Service; or Advanced Degrees such as master and doctoral degrees.

As you begin researching careers, in addition to considering if it meets your values and interests, you should also consider if it will provide you with enough income to pay your monthly bills. The cost of living varies in each Kentucky county.