Problem solvers, strategists, people who are money-minded - they are all needed in professional and business services. Diverse and exciting professional jobs call for out-of-the-box ideas, whether you are a big picture thinker, or you like to fine-tune the details. There are a number of avenues you can pursue including a career in finance, operations, or sales.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
FIRST
Requires on-the-job training, work experience, and/or a high school diploma
| Job | Average Hourly Rate |
|---|---|
| Telemarketer | $13.55 |
| Customer Service Representative | $17.20 |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks | $17.39 |
| Bill and Account Collector | $18.82 |
NEXT
Requires 2-4 years of education beyond high school or on-the-job experience
| Job | Avg Hourly Rate |
|---|---|
| Teller | $16.80 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $22.28 |
| Loan Officer | $29.05 |
| Administrative Services and Facilities Manager | $44.23 |
LATER
Requires 4 or more years of education beyond high school plus work experience
| Job | Avg Hourly Rate |
|---|---|
| Training and Development Specialists | $27.46 |
| Financial Analyst | $34.02 |
| Accountant, Auditor | $34.15 |
| Financial Manager | $56.61 |
TRAINING PATHWAYS
FIRST
Middle and high school career exploration or career academy programs
| Training Program | Institution/ School |
|---|---|
| I.T. Academy | Avalon Middle School |
| I.T. Academy | Gulf Breeze Middle School |
| I.T. Academy | Hobbs Middle School |
| I.T. Academy | King Middle School |
| I.T. Academy | Sims Middle School |
| I.T. Academy | Woodlawn Beach Middle School |
| I.T. Academy | Central School |
| I.T. Academy | Jay High School |
| I.T. Academy | Holley Navarre Middle School |
| Accounting and Finance Academy | Milton High School |
| Entrepreneurship Academy | Milton High School |
| Finance Academy | Gulf Breeze High School |
| Legal Administrative Specialist | Locklin Technical College |
| Medical Administrative Specialist | Locklin Technical College |
| Navarre Teaching Academy | Navarre High School |
| Pre-Teaching Academy | Hobbs Middle School |
| Pre-Teaching Academy | Avalon Middle School |
NEXT
Certifications, technical programs or 2-year degree programs
| Training Program | Institution/ School |
|---|---|
| A.A. or A.S Business | Pensacola State College |
| A.S. Early Childhood Education | Pensacola State CollegeNorthwest Florida State College |
| Accounting Technology | Pensacola State College |
| Accounting Technology Management | Pensacola State College |
| Administrative Office Specialist | George Stone Technical College |
| Business Entrepreneurship | Pensacola State College |
| Business Management | Pensacola State College |
| Computer Systems and Information Technology | Locklin Technical College |
| Cybersecurity | Pensacola State CollegeGeorge Stone Technical College |
| Entrepreneurship and Innovation Certificate | University of West Florida |
| Florida Childcare Professional Credential | Northwest Florida State College |
| Legal Administrative Specialist | Locklin Technical College |
| Management and Supervision Health Care Management | Northwest Florida State College |
| Medical Administrative Specialist | Locklin Technical College |
| National Child Development Associate | Northwest Florida State College |
| Paralegal Studies | Pensacola State College |
LATER
Bachelor's, master's or doctoral programs
| Training Program | Institution/ School |
|---|---|
| B.A. Elementary Education | University of West Florida |
| B.S. Business Administration | Pensacola State College |
| B.S.B.A Finance | University of West Florida |
| B.S.B.A. Accounting | University of West Florida |
| Business Economics | University of West Florida |
| Exceptional Student Education | University of West Florida |
| Instructional Design and Technology | University of West Florida |
| Legal Studies | University of West Florida |
| M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction | University of West Florida |
| Management | University of West Florida |
| Marketing | University of West Florida |