The document discusses the author's career exploration process and potential paths. They are considering careers in healthcare like radiology or skilled trades like welding. For radiology, they outline the diploma program which takes 2 years and includes clinical placements. As for welding, the apprenticeship includes levels 1-3 with classroom and hands-on training, leading to welding certification and potential for specialty endorsements. Overall, the author is researching education and training options to find a career they enjoy that offers good pay and benefits.

1. MY CAREER PATH

2. I am not one of those lucky people that knows exactly what I want to do after
graduation from high school. I’s still not 100% clear to me. I know I want to choose
a career with these things in mind.
• Something I like to do
• Pays well so I can support myself
• Has good benefits (i.e. medical, denial retirement etc.)
• Has opportunities like advancement or travel
• I like hands on work
• I like working with other people
• The hours I work are not important right now
Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.
Confucius

3. DECISIONS ….
If I choose to go to college or university I need to know:
• Where do I want to go to college or university?
• Costs
• How much
• How will I pay for it? Student loans, savings, parents, education ,
bursaries, investment etc.
• Will I need to pay for housing, food, transportation etc.
• How long will it take me?
• Can I get a good job once I have finished my education?
• Each quedtion leads to another question ????

4. After taking quite a few career choices quizzes and researching different
careers “Healthcare” and “Skilled Trades” careers seem to be good options
for me. I think both could be a good choice because:
• There is a variety of different types of jobs in Healthcare and the Trades
• There is a demand for both types of workers
• Both jobs could pay well, have good benefits, a possibility of advancement
and travel.
• I think my personality could be suited to Healthcare or Trades careers.
• I can work with my hands and my head.

5. HEALTHCARE
Healthcare technicians are employed in almost every area of health care and
have a wide range of skills, responsibilities, and certifications, depending
upon their specialty. Examples of areas where Healthcare technicians are the
Lab, Respiratory, Radiology, Pharmacy. After researching Healthcare jobs I
have narrowed my search I am considering Radiology?

6. MEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY
TECHNOLOGY

7. MEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGY
DIPLOMA
• Fees, entire program$18. 986 (Year: 1 $,9479 Year 2: 9,507)
• 2 consecutive years – alternating terms of theory/labs with
clinical placements in the field
• Students will undertake extensive unpaid work experience at
radiography sites during their education
• Earning potential

8. MEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGISTS
• Can earn anywhere from approximately $26.00 – 35.00 per hour.
• Employers usually have very good benefit packages
• Good chance of finding employment Some job orpportunitues involve
travel
• Usually part of union
• Opportunities for advancement
• Earning a medical Radiography technology is good base for other
certificates.

9. TRADES

10. TRADES
What are the Trades?
When people think of skilled trades, there are a few that immediately spring to
mind. The reality is that there are more than 200 designated trades in Canada.
Generally, these trades fall within four main categories:
• Construction, which includes trades such as electrician, carpenter, plumbers,
welders, heavy equipment operators and painter.
• Transportation, which includes automotive service technicians, aviation
technicians, automotive painters etc.
• Manufactures which includes tool and disc makers, industrial mechanics (mill
wright) metal fabricators and more.
• Service, including trades such as horticulture, chefs, hairstylists etc.

11. WELDING
Graduates will be well prepared for a variety of job opportunities
in metal-working industries such as aerospace, construction,
energy production, transportation, manufacturing, agriculture,
and more so I chose welding as a possible career. Once I have
received my Red Seal certificate for welding I may decide to
obtain more training in another trade or use my Red Seal
certificate as a stepping stone towards becoming a Engineer.

12. WELDER APPRENTICE LEVEL 1 AND LEVEL 2
Course length: 8-weeks (each)
Course Description:
• Introductory program that prepares learners for entry level positions as
apprentice welders in most sectors of the economy including
manufacturing, construction, transportation, resource extraction, and
resource development. Students engage in a variety of classroom and shop
activities. In the classroom, they learn theoretical principals of welding.
Shop sessions provide the hands on opportunity to learn processes and
master practical welding skills. (ITA Standardized written exam after Level
1 and Level 2)
• Credentials Awarded: Certificate of Completion
• Recommended work based hours:
After completion of the program, it’s recommended that students gain
another 2,700 hours of hands-on field experience before returning to school
for Level 3 Technical Training.

13. WELDER APPRENTICE LEVEL 3 WELDING
• Course Length: 8-weeks
• Course Requirements:
For certified Foundation Level Welders and for indentured
apprentices who have 3,000 hours or more of Workplace-Based
Training)
• Credentials Awarded:
• Upon completion of Level 3 Welding, students write the Interprovincial (IP)
Welding Exam. Those with a passing grade on the IP and 4,500 hours of
Workplace-Based Training earn:
• Welding Certificate of Qualification
• Interprovincial (IP) Red Seal Standard

14. SPECIALTY METALS ENDORSEMENT -
(OPTIONAL)
• Course Length: 5-week
• Course Requirements: Certificate of Qualification or Certificate of
Apprenticeship
• Course Description:
• For certified welders who wish to expand their skill sets, gain advanced
certification, and enhance career opportunities.
• Credentials Awarded: Specialty Metals Endorsement
• Upon completion of the program, successful completion of a
standardized exam, and 5,400 hours of field experience, a “Specialty
Metals Endorsement” will be affixed to the welder’s existing Certificate of
Qualification.

15. REFLECTIVE RESPONSE
• It is expensive to go to college or university
• I don’t think I have to decide what I have to do for career for
the rest of my life. I don’t just get one shot at making the right
choice; I think I can change my mind and my job.
• Working isn’t all work, sometimes its fun too.
• Having a job you love and that pays well is a good goal.