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Running Your Own Business

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!
RIASEC Categories: Enterprising, Social
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Occupations by Education Level

High School Diploma / Certificate / License
  • Retail Salesperson
  • Online Merchant

​Bachelor's Degree​​
  • Market Research Analyst
  • Chief Executive / CEO
  • Purchasing Manager​

Local / Statewide Programs

  • Click on "Find Local Training" inside the "Typical Education" box  for all CareerOneStop links

Get Experience Now!

You can get experience in this field in the following ways:​​
  • 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. 

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Market Research Analyst
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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!

Explore Current Jobs

  • Search for Jobs by Career Area - CSU Chico list of Online Job Posting Sites
  • Hot Jobs listed by the CSU, Chico Career Center 
  • ​​Indeed.com - Search for jobs in your area or state using keywords
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Butte County CTE 

2491 Carmichael Drive, Suite 100   
​Chico, CA 95928
Hours: ​8:30am - 4:00pm
​(closed from 1-1:30pm for lunch)

530-879-7462 
​email: ​CTE@bcoe.org
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  • Home
  • For Students
    • Our Programs
    • CTE Student Handbook
    • Grievance Form
    • Information Release Opt-Out Form
    • Career Services
    • Orbund
    • COVID Resources
  • Butte County ROP
    • About Butte County ROP
    • ROP Programs >
      • Medical Assistant
      • Registered Dental Assistant
      • Certified Veterinary Assistant
      • Phlebotomy Technician
    • Apply
    • ROP Student Handbook
    • Grievance Form
    • Security and Fire Report
    • Financial Aid >
      • Net Price Calculator
    • Gainful Employment Rates
    • CARES
    • COE Self Study
  • Career Exploration
    • Start Exploring Careers
    • Career Camps
    • Career Exploration for Schools >
      • Career Planning Presentation
      • Career Exploration Modules
  • Our Services
    • CTE Professional Development
    • CTE Funding Technical Assistance
    • DSPT
  • CTE Resources
    • Career Technical Education
    • CTE Resources K-8
    • Butte County Schools - CTE
    • CDE Resources
  • Learn More
    • About Butte County CTE
    • News & Updates
    • Local Schools & Partners
    • Our Success Stories
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    • Contact Us
    • Staff Forms