{"id":108,"date":"2019-05-10T22:06:56","date_gmt":"2019-05-10T22:06:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/npc.mycareerfocus.org\/fall-2019-volume-5-issue-1\/get-started-now-on-your-future-career-at-npc-2\/"},"modified":"2019-05-11T00:05:37","modified_gmt":"2019-05-11T00:05:37","slug":"get-started-now-on-your-future-career-at-npc-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/npc.mycareerfocus.org\/fall-2019-volume-5-issue-1\/get-started-now-on-your-future-career-at-npc-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Started Now on Your Future Career at NPC"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Northland Pioneer College <\/span>is ready to help you get started on a\u00a0path to a new career and new opportunities. With more than 70 associate degrees and certificate programs available, a new career is easy\u00a0to attain. We\u2019ll help you chart a course that\u2019s right for you. The following list provides a snapshot of the programs NPC offers and national average incomes in their respective field. For more information, please\u00a0contact an NPC academic adviser at any campus\/center location, or visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.npc.edu\/advising\">www.npc.edu\/advising<\/a> to connect with the adviser nearest to you.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">CAS &#8211; Certificate of Applied Science CP &#8211; Certificate of Proficiency A &#8211; Area of study course(s)<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 10pt;\">*<em>Salaries are medians based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics, May 2016<\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Associate Degrees \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.npc.edu\/associate-degree\">www.npc.edu\/associate-degree<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">An undergraduate degree that accounts for approximately two years of college. NPC offers <span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\"><strong>seven<\/strong><\/span> different associate degrees from which you can choose. Some of the credits from the following three degrees may transfer to a four-year college or university.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">AAS \u00a0 \u00a0 Associate of Applied Science <em>(direct-to-work programs) <\/em>AGS \u00a0 \u00a0 Associate of General Studies<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold'; font-size: 13pt;\">University Transfer Degrees \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.npc.edu\/transferU\">www.npc.edu\/transferU<\/a><\/span><\/h6>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">AA\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Associate of Arts <br \/>AAEC\u00a0 \u00a0Associate of Arts in Early Childhood <br \/>AAEE \u00a0 Associate of Arts in Elementary Education <br \/>ABus \u00a0 Associate of Business <br \/>AS\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Associate of Science<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">These two-year degrees are <span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">guaranteed<\/span> to fully transfer to Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University and the University of Arizona for students intending to pursue a bachelor\u2019s degree. You\u2019ll take the <span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">same<\/span> general\u00a0education classes and get a quality education at 84 percent less than university cost. Those are savings you can use toward the next two years!<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold'; font-size: 12pt;\">Median Weekly Earnings by Degree in 2017<\/span><\/h6>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Less than High School \u00a0 $515 <br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">High School Diploma \u00a0 \u00a0 $718 <br \/>Associate Degree \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0$799 <br \/>Bachelor\u2019s Degree \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 $1,290<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 10pt;\"><em>Data is for persons age 25 and\u00a0over. Earnings are for full-time\u00a0wage and salary workers.\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Automotive Technology \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.npc.edu\/automotive\">www.npc.edu\/automotive<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">If you\u2019re into cars and engines and have a mechanical bent, this is the career for you. NPC\u2019s program offers one-on-one instructor guidance in addition to hands-on laboratory learning and self-guided, computer-aided instruction in automotive maintenance. Students\u00a0perform numerous automotive repairs on training modules and practice on actual vehicles.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Automotive Technology (AAS, CAS)<\/span><\/h6>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Automotive Service Operations (CP) <br \/>Electrical Systems &amp; Engines (CP)<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold'; font-size: 12pt;\">Northern AZ Salary<\/span><\/h6>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics \u2013 $38,980*<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Business \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.npc.edu\/business-studies\">www.npc.edu\/business-studies<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Most job opportunities in the U.S. are in business, whether you own your own company or work in\u00a0some type of corporate or commercial setting. To\u00a0address the many aspects of business-oriented\u00a0needs, NPC offers four valuable approaches:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Direct-to-work degree and certificate programs <\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">A university transfer degree <\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Individualized consulting and advisement for small business owners<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Customized business\/industry employee training<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Business (AAS)<\/span><\/h6>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Accounting (AAS, CAS, CP) <br \/>Entrepreneurship (AAS, CAS, CP) <br \/>Management &amp; Leadership (AAS, CAS, CP) <br \/>Medical Office Technologies (AAS, CAS, CP) <br \/>Modern Office Technologies (AAS, CAS, CP)<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h6><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">University Transfer Business Degree (ABus)<\/span><\/h6>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold'; font-size: 12pt;\">Northern AZ Salaries<\/span><\/h6>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers \u2013 $53,680* <br \/>Bookkeeping, Accounting &amp; Auditing Clerks \u2013 $37,440* <br \/>Medical Secretary \u2013 $31,760* <br \/>Executive Secretaries or Administrative Assistants \u2013 $58,200*<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Computer Information Systems \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.npc.edu\/computer-information-systems\">www.npc.edu\/computer-information-systems<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">As technology becomes more complex and\u00a0widespread in our fast-paced world, the demand for workers in computer fields is\u00a0growing far faster than in other occupations. NPC can provide you with knowledge and skills in programming languages, database\u00a0management, information systems and cyber-security. We also offer graphic design and web development.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Computer Information Systems (AAS, CAS) <\/span><\/h6>\r\n<h6><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Cybersecurity (AAS, CAS, CP) <\/span><\/h6>\r\n<h6><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Software &amp; Web Development (AAS, CAS, CP) <\/span><\/h6>\r\n<h6><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">A+, N+ CompTIA Computer Certification (A)<\/span><\/h6>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold'; font-size: 12pt;\">Northern AZ Salaries<\/span><\/h6>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Computer User Support Technician \u2013 $41,680* <br \/>Graphic Designer \u2013 $40,300*<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Construction Technology \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.npc.edu\/construction\">www.npc.edu\/construction<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Prospects for building trades are bright because the number of people who want to work or retire in\u00a0Arizona is increasing. Updated and new infra-structure developments in areas such as energy production and transportation are needed to accommodate the increasing population. New and growing businesses need buildings.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Construction Technology (AAS, CAS, CP)<\/span><\/h6>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Mansory (CP)<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold'; font-size: 12pt;\">National Median Salary<\/span><\/h6>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Construction and Related Workers \u2013 $48,620*<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Cosmetology \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.npc.edu\/cosmetology\">www.npc.edu\/cosmetology<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">If you appreciate fashion, enjoy connecting with people and take pride in making others feel and look their best, a cosmetology degree can lead to an exciting professional career!<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Cosmetology (AAS, CAS, CP)<\/span><\/h6>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Cosmetology Instructor (CP) <br \/>Hairstyling (CP) <br \/>Nail Technician (CP)<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold'; font-size: 12pt;\">National Median Salaries<\/span><\/h6>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Cosmetologist \u2013 $30,480* <br \/>Manicurists and Pedicurists \u2013\u00a0$24,980*<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Early Childhood \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.npc.edu\/early-childhood-studies\">www.npc.edu\/early-childhood-studies<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Few educational fields are more important than those centered on the development and care of infants and young children. NPC offers many options in this field, depending on your interest and goals, all centered around the Early Childhood Studies core classes.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Early Childhood (AAEC)<\/span><em> (AGEC-A transfer courses)<br \/><\/em><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Early Childhood Development (AAS, CAS, CP)<\/span> <em>(direct-to-work degree\/certificate programs)<\/em><em>:<\/em><\/span><\/h6>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Early Childhood Studies<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold'; font-size: 12pt;\">Northern AZ Salaries<\/span><\/h6>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Childcare Worker \u2013 $25,2000* <br \/>Preschool Teachers \u2013 $40,260* <br \/>Elementary School Teachers \u2013 $42,600* <br \/>Special Education K-3 Teachers \u2013 $41,730*<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Education \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.npc.edu\/education-studies\">www.npc.edu\/education-studies<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Teachers make a difference in the world by\u00a0enabling each student to fully maximize his\u00a0or her talents, imagination, skills and character. They mold the future through their impact on students and get incredible joy out of seeing students gain new insights, become more interested in a subject and learn about themselves.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Depending on your teaching interests, NPC has four university transfer\u00a0degrees to get you started. We offer the following associate degrees: <\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Arts <\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Arts in Elementary Education (AAEE) <\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Business <\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Science<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">If you want to go straight to work, NPC offers: <\/span><\/p>\r\n<h6><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Education Professions (CP)<\/span><\/h6>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">For those already teaching, NPC offers online certification classes in <\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Arizona and\/or U.S. Constitution <\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Structured English Immersion<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold'; font-size: 12pt;\">Northern AZ Salaries<\/span><\/h6>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Teaching Assistant \u2013 $24,750* <br \/>Elementary School Teachers \u2013\u00a0$42,600* <br \/>Middle School Teachers \u2013 $43,410* <br \/>High School Teachers \u2013\u00a0$46,390*<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Energy &amp; Industrial Technician \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.npc.edu\/energy-industrial-technician\">www.npc.edu\/energy-industrial-technician<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Are you good at working with tools? Do you have strong mathematics and science skills? This program prepares you to be a technician, operator or maintenance worker capable of understanding the entire modern industrial system. You\u2019ll be prepared to work in a com-puterized manufacturing or energy industry.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h6><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Energy &amp; Industrial Technician (AAS, CAS, CP)<\/span><\/h6>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Areas of specialization:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Electrical<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Electrical &amp; Instrumentation<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Industrial Electrical, Motors &amp; PLCs<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Industrial Mechanics &amp; Fluid Power <\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Industrial Plant Operations<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Instrumentation<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Mechanical Maintenance<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Operations\/Maintenance<br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold'; font-size: 12pt;\">National Median Salaries<\/span><\/h6>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Power Plant Operators \u2013 $75,970* <br \/>Stationary Engineers and Boiler\u00a0 Plant Operators \u2013 $62,710* <br \/>Electromechanical Technician \u2013\u00a0$59,490*<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Film &amp; Digital Video \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.npc.edu\/film-digital-video\">www.npc.edu\/film-digital-video<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Are you interested in a job producing commercials, web videos, TV shows or movies? Study and practice video production techniques, such as audio, lighting, camera,\u00a0video recording, graphics and sets, producing,\u00a0directing and field production.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h6><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Film &amp; Digital Video (AAS, CAS, CP)<\/span><\/h6>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Visual Communications Fundamentals (CP)<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold'; font-size: 12pt;\">National Median Salaries<\/span><\/h6>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Film &amp; Video Editors \u2013 $83,950* <br \/>Camera Operators, Television,\u00a0Video &amp; Motion Picture \u2013\u00a0$65,530*<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Fire Science \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.npc.edu\/fire-science\">www.npc.edu\/fire-science<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">A desire to help others and a willingness to take risks to save someone else is the primary reason most people become a firefighter. It\u2019s a challenging occupation, often with difficult and dangerous duties, but it offers good pay and, often, excellent benefits.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Fire Science (AAS, CAS)<\/span><\/h6>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Firefighter (CP) Driver\/Operator (CP) Leadership (CP)<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold'; font-size: 12pt;\">National Median Salaries<\/span><\/h6>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Firefighters \u2013 $51,930* <br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists \u2013 $45,990*<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Health Care Support \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.npc.edu\/health-care-support\">www.npc.edu\/health-care-support<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Are you a compassionate individual who likes working with and helping others? NPC offers three direct-to-work programs in health care support to help you get started working in hospitals, doctor\u2019s offices, nursing homes or pharmacies.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Direct Care Worker (A)<\/span><\/h6>\r\n<h6><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/h6>\r\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Pharmacy Technician (A)<\/span><\/h6>\r\n<h6><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/h6>\r\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Phlebotomist (A)<\/span><\/h6>\r\n<h6><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Surgical Technology (AAS)<\/span><\/h6>\r\n<h6><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/h6>\r\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Therapeutic Massage (AAS, CAS, CP)<\/span><\/h6>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\"><em>(CNA: see Nursing)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold'; font-size: 12pt;\">Northern AZ Salaries<\/span><\/h6>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Home Health Aides \u2013 $24,870* <br \/>Pharmacy Technician \u2013 $37,280* <br \/>Phlebotomist \u2013 $30,900*<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Medical Assistant\/MDA \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.npc.edu\/medical-assistant\">www.npc.edu\/medical-assistant<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">You\u2019ll be proud to perform side by side with doctors and other health professionals in providing competent, caring patient services in a medical office setting. Your responsibilities may include both administrative and clinical tasks. You might schedule patients, process paperwork, obtain and prepare laboratory specimens, measure vital signs, instruct patients about their medications, assist doctors during examinations and more!<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Medical Assistant (AAS, CAS, CP)<\/span><\/h6>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">This program includes a four-credit, 160-hour externship where you work and learn in an <strong>actual<\/strong> medical office setting.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><em><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 10pt;\">Note: The MDA degree and certificate program does not lead into the NPC nursing program. See an academic adviser for details.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold'; font-size: 12pt;\">Northern AZ Salaries<\/span><\/h6>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Medical Assistants \u2013 $30,850*<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Nursing \u2013 <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.npc.edu\/nursing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">www.npc.edu\/nursing<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Are you a compassionate individual who has dreamed of doing something with your life to improve the lives of others? NPC offers you one of the state\u2019s foremost nursing programs, where faculty members who are experienced, caring nursing professionals instruct you in evidence-based medical practices.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Nursing (AAS)<\/span><\/h6>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Practical Nursing\/LPN (CAS) <br \/>Nursing Assistant\/CNA (CP)<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">RN Refresher Course \u2013 <\/span><\/h6>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">For registered nurses who want to renew their lapsed RN licenses.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Paramedic to RN \u2013 <\/span><\/h6>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">For currently certified paramedics who wish to become registered nurses.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold'; font-size: 12pt;\">Northern AZ Salaries<\/span><\/h6>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Registered Nurse \u2013 $74,710* <br \/>Licensed Practical Nurse \u2013 $44,000* <br \/>Certified Nursing Assistant \u2013 $31,240*<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Paramedicine \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.npc.edu\/emergency-medical-services\">www.npc.edu\/emergency-medical-services<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">EMTs and paramedics have exciting careers serving the communities in which they live. It\u2019s a demanding field that requires physical fitness and emotional stability in the face of often stressful work conditions. You must be capable of making fast, sound decisions that can mean the difference between life and death. Few careers are as challenging or rewarding.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Paramedicine (AAS, CAS, CP)<\/span><\/h6>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">EMT Basic Studies &#8211; <\/span><\/h6>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Completion qualifies you to sit for the EMT basic national certification exams.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">NPC also offers a number of <span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">advanced<\/span> EMS skills training opportunities as well as recertification courses for currently certified EMTs and paramedics.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h6><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Northern AZ Salaries<\/span><\/h6>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\"> Emergency Medical Technicians\u00a0and Paramedics \u2013 $43,890*<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 10pt;\"><em>Salaries vary by level of education and certifications.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Performing Arts &amp; Music \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.npc.edu\/performing-arts-center\">www.npc.edu\/performing-arts-center<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">NPC speech, theatre and music studies develop talent, deepen knowledge and provide students of all ages and backgrounds with the appreciation and excitement of performance.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Music (A) &#8211; <\/span><\/h6>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Voice and instrument instruction, music theory, composition, ear training, music appreciation and conducting.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Theatre (A) &#8211;<\/span> <\/span><\/h6>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Play production, including directing, acting, stagecraft, makeup, costuming and management, scene design, lighting, play writing, principles of drama and theatre dance. The Children\u2019s Theatre Project is offered every summer to kids ages 8 to 14.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold'; font-size: 12pt;\">National Median Hourly Wage<\/span><\/h6>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Actors \u2013 $17.49\/hr.* <br \/>Producers &amp; Directors \u2013\u00a0$34.43\/hr.* <br \/>Musicians &amp; Singers \u2013 $25.95\/hr.*<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Police Academy \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.npc.edu\/law-enforcement-training\">www.npc.edu\/law-enforcement-training<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Being a law enforcement officer gives you an opportunity to save someone\u2019s life every day and make a difference. It\u2019s also a challenging,\u00a0stressful occupation with often difficult and dangerous duties. Officers must always be alert and ready to react throughout their entire\u00a0shift. A great part of the job is that no two days are ever the same.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">NPC\u2019s Police Academy<\/span> is full time and runs 18 weeks Monday through Thursday, from 7 a.m. to 5:45 p.m., with over 700 hours of classroom instruction and 300 or more hours spent outside the classroom engaging in physical fitness, hands-on training and studying. NPC\u2019s academy is offered twice a year, starting in January and again in August<em> (subject to change).<\/em> Contact an NPC academic adviser for more information on how to apply.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold'; font-size: 12pt;\">Northern AZ Salary<\/span><\/h6>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Police and Sheriff\u2019s Patrol Officers \u2013 $61,350*<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Welding \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.npc.edu\/welding\">www.npc.edu\/welding<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">With a solid foundation in welding, you\u2019ll never lack for job opportunities, offering you excellent employment prospects and a secure future.Nearly every form of manufacturing uses weld-ing during production or for equipment repair and maintenance. 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