Butte County CTE - Career Technical Education
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Hands-On Careers

Do you like to work with your hands? Are you "mechanically inclined"? Whether you enjoy putting things together (or taking them apart), like to build things or just prefer doing rather than talking, a "hands-on" career might be for you!

On this page you can learn more about careers that require hands-on skills and where you can obtain training or educational experience. 
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​Want to learn more about other types of careers? Check out our "Careers by Interest Area" page here!
RIASEC Categories: Realistic, Artistic
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Explore Careers

  • ​​43 Trade School Jobs Among the Highest Paying Trades
  • Career Paths in the Water Industry 

Occupations by Education Level

High School Diploma / Certificate / License
  • HVAC Technician 
  • Elevator Installer / Repairer
  • Welder
  • Machinist
  • Construction or Heavy Equipment Operator
  • Excavating and Loading Machine Operator
  • Crane Operator
  • Structural Iron and Steel Worker
  • Construction Carpenter
  • Waste-Water Treatment Plant Operator
  • Water Distribution
  • Maintenance and Repair Workers
  • CNC / Computer Controlled Machine Tool Operator
  • Plumber
  • Electrician
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AA Degree (Community College)
  • Automotive Mechanic
  • Aircraft Mechanic​​

Local / Statewide Programs

  • Professional Welding Academy - Butte County CTE
  • Internships in water-service related Jobs​

Get Experience Now!

You can get experience in this field in the following ways:
  • Take related CTE courses at your local high school, such as Welding.
  • Reach out to a business or organization in the career area you are interested in and ask for information on what the job is really like and what type of education or experience is recommended. 

Explore Current Jobs

  • Find Jobs in the Water Industry
  • Indeed.com - Search for jobs in your area or state using keywords
  • Google.com - Search for jobs by category, location, employer, etc.

Career Videos

Welder
Machinist
Airline Pilot
Excavating and Loading Machine Operators
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologist
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Continue Your Search!

  • ​Explore a library of job descriptions written by real people
  • Watch Career Videos​ to see what jobs might be right for you
  • Explore possible careers at the Career One Stop
  • Explore different Career Clusters 
  • ...And of course, you can always Google It!
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​Chico, CA 95928
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      • Registered Dental Assistant
      • Medical Assistant
      • Certified Veterinary Assistant
      • Phlebotomy Technician
    • ROP Student Handbook
    • Grievance Form
    • Security and Fire Report
    • Financial Aid
    • Gainful Employment Rates
  • Exploring Careers
    • Career Resources
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    • Virtual Field Trips
    • Careers by Interest Area
    • Career Camps
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      • Career Exploration Modules
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