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Find out which school offerings can help start a career in Mechanic Shop Management.Subjects
- English
- Math
- Science
Activities and clubs
- Storytelling, poetry, and book club
- Spelling bee
- Math olympiad/team
- Games and cards club
- Science club
- 4H club
Courses
- Technical or Trade Shop
- Communication skills
Activities and clubs
- Robotics
- Engineering and coding club
- Sports
- Writing club
- Magazine or blog
- Debate club
Career-focused programs
Your school may offer courses or programs that help prepare you for specific career paths, called Career & Technical Education. These CTE programs are grouped into career categories or clusters. If you're interested in this career, check with your counselor or teacher to see if your school has a CTE program in the clusters below. And keep an open mind! The career you like may pop up in all kinds of industries you don't expect.
This career is relevant to these career clusters:
- Architecture, Building & Construction Trades
- Energy, Environment & Utilities
- Manufacturing & Product Design
- Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
Common college majors for this career
- High School+
- Associate Degree, Diploma, or Certificate
- Business
Certifications can show interest and qualifications
- OSHA Safety Certificate
- Certified Maintenance Manager
- Forklift Safety and Inspector
- Certified Welding Engineer
- Master Engine Machinist
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- Complete one of the free online resources in the section above.
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