Technology in Society


Do you have. . .

• an aptitude in math and/or science?
• good eye-hand coordination?
• the ability to communicate and get along well with others?
• the ability to work accurately and precisely?
•  the curiosity and ability to solve a
problem with creativity?
• the ability to complete projects?
• a preference to working with your hands?
• the ability to use logic to solve problems?
• the ability to understand/pay close attention to standards?

Do you enjoy. . .

• solving problems with facts and
judgements-"figuring things out"?
• tinkering with objects and figureing out how they work?
• working with your hands, assembling, building, or repairing things?
• working with machines and equipment?


If you answered "yes" to some of these questions, Technology in Society path may be for you. See the West Valley High School counselor or library media specialist for a brochure that will outline the classes you should take to prepare for careers such those listed in the following table.

Vehicle Operation & Repair

• Bus, Truck & Cab Drivers
• Auto, Bus, & Airplane • Mechanics
• Forklift Operators
• Airplane Pilots
• Astronauts
• Ships Officers & Engineers

Crafts & Related Services

• Cooks
• Meat-Cutters
• Bakers
• Shoe Repairers
• Piano-Organ Tuners
• Tailors
• Jewelers
• Taxiderminst
• Gunsmith

Construction & Maintenance

• Carpenters
• Electricians
• Painters
• Bricklayers
• Sheet Metal Workers
• Bulldozer/Crane Operators
• Building Inspectors
• Drafters
• Surveyors

Home/Business Equipment Repair

• Television
• Appliance Repair
• Computer Service
• Telephone Repair
• Heating System Repair
• Photocopier Repair
• Office Machines
Agriculture & Natural Resources

• Farmers
• Foresters
• Ranchers
• Landscape Gardeners
• Tree Surgeons
• Plant Nursery Workers
• Pet Shop Attendants
• Lab Technicians
Industrial Equipment Operation/Repair

• Machinists
• Printers/Typesetters
• Welders
• Fire Fighters
• Telecommunications • Technicians
• Instrument Repairer
• Radio/TV Production

Pathways

Arts
Technology
Services
Engineering
Business

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