Not exact matches
«In contrast, occupations in the
high school category are expected to grow by just 12 percent,
while occupations in the less
than high school diploma or equivalent category are projected to grow by 14 percent.
While the charter
school graduation rate was only slightly
higher than that of their host districts, the more impressive data point is the percent of students who did not graduate but are still enrolled and working towards their
diploma (Percent Still Enrolled).
Furthermore, more
than 95 percent of jobs created during the economic recovery have gone to workers with at least some college education,
while those with a
high school diploma or less are being left behind.
While Virgin CEO Richard Branson and Tumblr founder David Karp are two prime examples of how far you can go without a
high school diploma, their success stories are the exception, rather
than the rule.
You can still be innovative
while getting an education, but the weight of a
high -
school diploma in the 60s and 70s is much different
than the weight of a
high -
school diploma in our day and age.
STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) degrees result in
higher paying jobs,
while liberal arts, education and social work degrees earn little more
than a
high school diploma.
While some legal secretaries hold no more
than a
high school diploma, most possess an associate's degree or a post-secondary certificate in paralegal studies.
While it is possible to become a medical assistant with no more
than a
high school diploma or GED along with on - the - job - training, employers more often select applicants that have received medical assistant training and certification through a properly accredited program.
While you do not need more
than a
high school diploma or a GED to work as a medical transportation driver, it is important to possess exceptional skills in driving and maintaining a vehicle used for transportation of people, samples and documents.
While most states don't require medical assistants to have more
than a
high school diploma, there are many trade
schools that provide MA training.
And,
while substance abuse and mental health counselors who want to set up a private practice must be licensed in most states, the BLS notes that not all states require licensure or even anything more
than a
high school diploma and on - the - job training.