11 High Paying Jobs That Dont Require a College Degree

11 High Paying Jobs That Dont Require a College Degreewe dont all have the luxury of going straight to college or university after high school. but if you cant (or shouldnt, for personal reasons) go to college right away, you dont have to settle for low-paying work. googletag.cmd.push(function() googletag.display(div-gpt-ad-1467144145037-0) ) here are 11 high-payingjobs that dont require a college degree.real estate brokeryou will need to acquire a license, but you can apply for your first position with just a high school diploma. you may have to log a lot of evening, weekend, and holiday hours to start, and you might not generate income for a while. but when you get your stride, you can make over $180k per year. its a competitive field, and the low range of the salary field is just over $30k per year. but if you have the talent, luck, and dedication, you could thrive.air traffic controllerbecause the job is incredibly stressful and the stakes (and responsibilities) are high, this i s a very high paying position. an average of just under $159k annually. theres a lot of pre-employment screening to get through, but it pays handsomely.small business ownerif you have the capacity to start your own business, and the wherewithal to get through the difficult early stages (and, importantly, you have a valuable product or service to offer the market), this could be a good option for you. set your own hours, write off many expenses on your taxes, and make as much as you possibly can. the skys the limit.fire chiefyoull have to work your way through the ranks of this challenging and physically demanding career, but if youre comfortable with high risk and lots of time away from home, then you could succeed in scaling the ladder to be chief. the salary range is approximately $42k to $119k per year.construction managerif you like working construction, you dont have to worry about switching careers to something better. construction companies often promote from within. if you t ruly like the work, you could consider sticking it out and working your way up the ranks to management. expect to make anywhere from $41k to $131k per year.plumberlearn this trade through apprenticeships or technical school. its super high demand, and salaries can soar to over six figures very quickly.network/it manageras long as youre up on the latest technology and talented with gadgets, networks, and computers, you can excel in this field. its stable work with good benefits and salaries ranging from $53k to $125k per year.hotel executive chefobviously, youll have to start at the bottom and work your way up. youll have to deal with impossibly long and grueling hours. but if you have the passion and the talent and can get to the executive level, you can easily make six figures.radiation therapistyoull need a two-year associates degree or a certificate in radiation therapy, but not a traditional four-year degree. you can make as much as $116 per year.court reporterif you can transcr ibe 250 words per minute, and spell, and have absolute and precise attention to detail, then you can make anywhere between $29k and $104k. youll have to take some training classes in transcription, as well as pass some stringent hintergrund checks, but it could well be worth it.pilotif all of these jobs sound good, but just not glamorous enough for you (and you have perfect eyesight), then you might consider becoming a pilot. the average salary is $110k per year, but many pilots, depending on their training, experience, and license, can make over twice that.if youre willing to work hard and dedicate yourself to excellence in your chosen career, then you can easily make six figures without a traditional degree.

The 3 Biggest Obstacles to Workplace Gender Equality, According to a Senior Leader & Ally at TEKsystems

The 3 Biggest Obstacles to Workplace Gender Equality, According to a Senior Leader & Ally at TEKsystems Today, Fairygodboss kicks off a topical new series Celebrating Male Allies. Since men still hold most positions of leadership, we believe its critical that they raise their voices to help advance women at work whetherbei that be by participating in womens ERGs, making aya their female colleagues have a seat at the table and more.On a rolling basis, well feature extraordinary male allies across industries those who are helping elevate women and pave the path to gender equality in the workplace.Our first male ally is Jason Maroney, the Director of Recruiting at TEKsystems Global Services. We interviewed Jason about why he believes gender diversity at work is critical, plus what men can do today to be stronger allies.Tell us a little bit about your role. What are your key business priorities, and why do you think gender diversity is important in the workplace?My role is to oversee t alent acquisition for our professional services offerings within the IT consulting space. Our team is responsible for making aya that we have the right level and quantity of premier talent to exceed our customers expectations and to deliver world class projects and customer service.Gender diversity fits squarely into this charter because in IT consulting, we recognize the need to be more diverse and to be a true consultative partner in solving real world IT and business problems this requires diversity of thought and people.What is one of the biggest obstacles to workplace gender diversity that you see?I see a couple of different obstacles, includingA lack of women going into IT via education or job opportunities, resulting in a limited supply stream. The need for more flexibility when hiring, including flexible work schedules and remote opportunities.The need for risk taking to bring on more female hires, even if they do not have the exact match or years of experience, and allowing for more mentoring or a training curriculum.In your opinion, whats the first step men can take to be stronger allies?Men need to change the conversation and their thought process. They need to be more open to hiring a different profile, take some calculated risks on how to hire more diverse candidates and challenge the status quo.What is one piece of advice that you would give to ambitious women in the workplace?Be aggressive, in a polite way of course, but know that you are needed and wanted. Ask for the job, show the hiring manager you are willing and eager and will stop at nothing short of excellence. Many organizations, like TEKsystems are willing to hire and hire aggressively and even offer programs like our full stack web development boot camp specifically for women.Why is your company a great place for women to work?The sky is the absolute limit at TEKsystems. We are starved for leaders and specifically female leaders. We need diversity of thought and experience that women c an provide. We have and will continue to put our female colleagues in a place where they can succeed and grow. We offer training, competitive salaries, development opportunities and continually foster an environment where women can not only fit in but thrive.Tell us about one of your female role models. How has this person made an impact on your career?Carm Lalley. I had the pleasure of reporting to her for a few years. She really challenged me as a recruiting leader to change the paradigm, to make sure that every interaction we were looking at how we can solve for the need and lack of diversity. She also challenged me on my blind spots or biases, which we all have but how to recognize them and how do you change or overcome those biases. She was and is an excellent role model.Lighting Round What are your passion projects? What do you do when youre not working?My 1 passion is my children. I have five and they are all so different and special. I am engrossed with what drives them and what they are passionate about and how can I help in their pursuit of these goals/passions. For example, my 16 year old daughter loves lacrosse. I know nothing about lacrosse, but I have taken a major interest in the sport as a result of her interest. I find myself playing catch with her, asking a lot of questions about the rules of the game and bottom line, just trying to be supportive of her and her sport.Lightning Round If you could have dinner with one famous person -- dead or alive -- who would that be?Abraham LincolnLightning Round Whats your favorite book?Unbroken A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by Laura HillenbrandLightning Round Whats one food you could eat every day for the rest of your life?Pizza. Thats an easy oneDo you know a male ally in your workplace? Send them our questionnaire here.