Pathway To Passion Careers
Updated 5/18/23
The list of potential careers and job opportunities is limitless. Here are just some of the different types of careers and jobs that exist throughout the Greater Waterbury community and where you can begin your education. Find success in your area of passion close to home!
Accountant
Responsible for the management and reporting of financial data of an organization. Their duties include preparing financial statements, examining and analyzing a company’s accounts and ensuring compliance with financial reporting and other standard accounting procedures.
UConn, Post, NVCC
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Automotive Technician
An automotive technician is a service professional who repairs cars, inspects vehicles and provides maintenance for various kinds of automobiles.
Kaynor Tech, Lincoln Tech, NVCC, Porter and Chester
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Biologist
Biology focus on collecting and analyzing data in the scientific field. Biologists strive to understand how the bodies of animals, humans, plants and bacteria work.
UConn, Post, NVCC
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Carpenter
A carpenter is a construction professional specializing in the installation and repair of structures made from wood, concrete and other materials. These specialists are involved in a variety of projects ranging from furniture and kitchen cabinets to bridges and highways.
Kaynor Tech
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Chef
A chef is a high-skilled professional who oversees the food production in a number of settings including restaurants, hotels and cruise ships. Duties of a chef may include overseeing kitchen staff, creating meals, planning menus, managing kitchen inventories and determining the cost of each plate of food. Chefs must be knowledgeable is various domains including customer service, food preparation, public safety and the management of people.
Kaynor Tech, Lincoln Tech
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Dental Assistant
A dental assistant helps the dentist deliver more effective dental treatment, and they are an integral part of the dental team. They are exposed to different and unique trainings that differentiate them from other dental aides through the types of roles they play and their interactions with patients.
Lincoln Tech, Porter and Chester
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Dentist
Dentists are medical professionals who take care of their patients' teeth through education, preventive care and medical intervention. Dentists usually lead a team of dental professionals to diagnose and treat oral diseases and tooth decay, carrying out dental and surgical procedures.
UConn, Post, NVCC
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Doctor/Physician
A physician, or medical doctor, cares for the health and well-being of their patients. They diagnose, treat and prevent disease, illnesses and injuries that can be chronic and long-term or life-threatening emergencies. A physician can find employment in hospitals, clinics, health care centers, universities and research centers. The career can be highly specialized with roles such as anesthesiologists, obstetricians and gynecologists, family and general practitioners, pediatricians and surgeons.
UConn, Post, NVCC
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Electrician
Electricians can work anywhere with an electrical supply, including domestic and business premises, public buildings and industrial settings. Electricians install, test, maintain and repair electrical systems and components and specialists work on mains electricity supply cables, phone lines and fiber optic cables. There are three main levels of experience for electricians: apprentice, journeyman and master.
Kaynor Tech, Lincoln Tech, Porter and Chester
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Emergency Medical Technician
Emergency medical technicians are front-line medical professionals who provide emergency care to those who need it by responding to scenes of accidents, natural disasters and in-home injuries or illnesses. They can work on ambulances and in hospitals but are also often deployed on fire apparatus and police vehicles and in a variety of situations where medical care may be needed.
NVCC
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Engineer
Engineers use mathematical and scientific principles to provide efficient solutions to technical problems. While scientists deliver scientific innovations, engineers are the ones who make these innovations useful for societal and consumer needs.
UConn, Post, NVCC
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Hair Stylist
Hair stylists, also called hairdressers, specialize in applying shampoo and chemicals to straighten or curl the hair and also trimming, using color, bleach, and technique to help a client achieve their desired look. Hair stylists can work in salons but they can also find work in spas, hotels and even major corporations. Most hair stylists spend their working hours on their feet so and they also must wear aprons and sometimes protective gloves when they are dealing with strong chemicals and dyes.
Kaynor Tech
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Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Technician
An HVAC technician deals with the repair, maintenance and installation of a home or business's heating and cooling systems, including refrigeration. HVAC technicians, sometimes referred to as HVACR, are trained to update units for increased energy efficiency and performance, and to meet the most current government regulations.
Kaynor Tech, Lincoln Tech, Porter and Chester
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Lawyer
A lawyer is a trained legal professional. Lawyers can give advice to business or government entities on legal matters such as contracts or policy. With the appropriate licensing, they can also represent clients in a court of law defending their rights while upholding local and federal legislation. Lawyers often work in private and corporate offices or for the government. Most work more than 40 hours per week.
UConn, Post, NVCC
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Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Paralegals, also known as legal assistants, are primarily responsible for providing support to attorneys. Paralegals help attorneys prepare for hearings, trials and meetings, and they play a vital role in client communication. They can work in private law firms or the public sector, and are trained to provide numerous legal services. However, they are prohibited from certain tasks that are considered practicing law, such as representing someone in a judicial proceeding, acepting a case, or determining a client's fee. Most paralegals find jobs in law firms, corporations, non-profits government agencies, but some freelance or contract out their services to businesses and lawyers in need of support.
Post, NVCC
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Manufacturing Technician
A Manufacturing Technician, or Manufacturing Operator, completes one or more steps of the process required to manufacture goods. They operate equipment, test finished products and troubleshoot problems with machinery.
MASC, Lincoln Tech, NVCC
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Mason
A mason is a skilled tradesperson that works with different types of natural materials including concrete, brick and stone to build structures. They may work on both residential and commercial projects, from building exterior walls to interior chimneys and other unique structures.
Kaynor Tech
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Massage Therapist
A massage therapist works with clients one-on-one, using a variety of techniques to apply pressure to soft tissues. Massage may be used for rehabilitation, recovery, pain relief or simple relaxation. Massage therapists can work out of offices, in facilities that treat an injury or in client homes.
Lincoln Tech
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Medical Assistant
Medical assistants are caregivers who support doctors or healthcare professionals mainly in clinics or medical offices. They assist with administrative and clinical duties like taking a patient's history and personal information, scheduling appointments, answering the phone or even checking a patient's vitals. Medical assisting is one of the fastest-growing careers because of the growing elderly population and the surge in doctors' offices and outpatient care facilities.
NVCC, Lincoln Tech, Porter and Chester
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Registered Nurse
A nurse is a health care professional who works with a doctor to ensure a patient's health and well-being. They commonly work in hospitals and outpatient facilities as well as physician offices. There are many opportunities for advancement, such as working in administration, research, consulting, teaching or working with patients as a nurse practitioner.
UConn, Post, NVCC
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Licensed Practical Nurse
A licensed practical nurse (LPN) works as an assistant to and under the supervision of both doctors and registered nurses (RNs). LPNs may work in hospitals, doctors' offices, long-term care facilities, or nursing homes.
Lincoln Tech, Porter and Chester
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Patient Care Technician
Patient care technicians work closely with nurses and health care staff to ensure patients are healthy and comfortable. Patient care technicians, PCTs for short, can also be referred to as nursing assistants and help with basics such as changing sheets or helping patients to the restroom.
NVCC
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Pharmacist
Pharmacists supply medication to patients according to prescriptions written by medical practitioners. They are responsible for ensuring that all medication is supplied within the law and to check the suitability of the medication dispensed. They also offer advice on how to take medication, treatments for minor injuries and illnesses and answer patients' questions on healthcare matters.
UConn, Post, NVCC
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Pharmacy Technician
A pharmacy technician assists a pharmacist in the preparation of prescription medications for customers. Pharmacy technicians also help the pharmacist with the day-to-day running of the pharmacy. They normally work in pharmacies and drug stores, though they also find work in hospitals and stores with a pharmacy counter. A quality pharmacy technician can earn more with experience and additional training. Pharmacy technicians can also advance to become pharmacists, doctors or other types of medical professionals.
NVCC
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Physical Therapist
Physical therapists help sick or injured people improve their mobility, relieve pain, restore function and prevent disability. They provide hands-on care and patient education. Physical therapists also help individuals to avoid the loss of mobility by creating fitness programs for healthier and more active lifestyles. Their treatment reduces the need for surgery and prescription drugs. Physical therapists work in a variety of settings, including private practices, patients' homes, hospitals, private clinics, schools, fitness facilities and nursing homes.
UConn, NVCC
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Plumber
Plumbers install and repair pipes which carry liquids or gases to and from buildings. They often must read building plans and install pipes where indicated. Plumbers install toilets, bathtubs, dishwashers, sinks and water heaters. Additionally, they maintain septic systems which collect waste from houses not connected to sewer systems.
Kaynor Tech, Porter and Chester
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Police Officer
A police officer is a government employee who protects lives and property, enforces law and order in communities and investigates crimes. A police officer issues citations for minor offenses like traffic violations and testifies in court cases. Police officers also provide first aid to road accident or crime victims before paramedics arrive. Police officers have ranks based on their skills and job experience.
UConn, Post, NVCC (criminal justice/public safety majors)
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Real Estate Agent
A real estate agent is responsible for arranging the buying, selling and renting of property, including homes, commercial property and land. They work closely with buyers, sellers and other agents to help people find the property they want and need. They often work in a brokerage firm, but they essentially run their own small businesses, managing their expenses, running their offices, communicating with clients and marketing their properties.
NVCC
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Respiratory Therapist
A respiratory therapist, also called a respiratory care practitioner, is a licensed medical professional who diagnoses and treats patients with lung and breathing disorders. You can find respiratory therapists in places such as hospitals, nursing homes, special care facilities and physicians' offices. Quality respiratory therapists can move up to become department managers. Some go into hospital administration or teaching.
NVCC
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Social Worker
The principal goal of a social worker is to help people. They carry out different tasks to assist people who are struggling with some facet of their lives. Whether it is assisting women who are suffering from domestic abuse or carrying out tasks to address social injustice, social workers seek to use available resources to provide help to those in need.
UConn, NVCC
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Teacher
Teachers instruct youth on how to acquire everyday skills and specialized concepts. Also known as a schoolmaster, teachers typically work in either school buildings or tutoring centers. While many work alone, teachers also collaborate with student-aides, paraprofessionals, counselors, principals and other teachers. In terms of job mobility, teachers can go on to become counselors, principals or professors.
UConn, Post, NVCC
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Veterinarian
A veterinarian is a medical doctor who examines, diagnoses and treats animal diseases and health issues. Veterinarians often work in a clinic with an assistant or technician, though they might also work in a zoo, at a racetrack or with farm animals. They regularly interact with owners, obtaining medical histories and giving advice on the care of their animals.
UConn, Post
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Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary assistants ensure the well-being of animals under the supervision of veterinarians, veterinary technicians or animal scientists. They restrain the animals during examinations and sometimes perform lab work. Veterinary assistants, also called vet assistants, feed the animals, exercise and bathe them. Most of them work in veterinary clinics, hospitals and shelters. Still, some also work in research programs and for laboratories, colleges and universities.
UConn, Post
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Welder
A welder can be a vital part of almost any construction job. Welders use specialized equipment to fuse together two or more pieces of metal using intense heat. Welders are also responsible for shaping and polishing the metal after it is has been joined together and ensure the welded piece adheres to assembly and safety protocols. Certified welders can work as brazers, solderers or cutters and commonly work with infrastructures like bridges, highways and buildings.
NVCC, Lincoln Tech, Porter and Chester
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