Overview

Do you like the idea working for yourself, or owning your own business? Then you might be an entrepreneur! These kinds of careers are less dependent on formal education and instead require experience in business and marketing and a willingness to take risks. 

On this page you can learn more about careers in this area and where you can obtain training or educational experience. ​

​Want to learn more about other types of careers? Check out our "Careers by Interest Area" page here!
TOP RIASEC Categories: Enterprising, Social
CTE Industry Sectors:
Business and Finance
Marketing, Sales and Service
​Manufacturing and Product Development

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Occupation Information

High School Diploma / Certificate / License
​Bachelor's Degree​​

Local / Statewide Programs

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Get Experience Now!

You can get experience in this field in the following ways:​​
  • Start your own business! Think of services you could provide or things you could make and come up with a way to make money from them. YouTube is a great source for information on starting your own business as a young person.
  • Contact your local Chamber of Commerce and ask if you can attend a meeting!
  • 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. 

Career Videos

Chief Executives
Business Manager
Market Research Analyst
Online Merchant

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