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  4. Government and Public Administration
Government Occupational Program

Government and Public Administration Occupational Program

In this program, students will lead and guide the work of technical staff. They might also serve as the point of contact for a client / customer. Typically, a bachelor’s degree is needed that can be in a variety of fields, including business or project management. Certification may be beneficial.

Government and Public Administration pathways

Students have one government occupational area option.

Government Project Management

Students in this pathway gain skills related to project management approaches to support organizational formulation of strategies and execution of projects to achieve strategic goals.

Occupations

  • Cost Estimator
  • Logistician
  • Management Analysts
  • Market Research Analysts
  • Mathematicians and Statisticians
  • Operations Research Analysts
  • Survey Research

Average Wages

Below is an example of a career wage pathway. Visit the Occupational Employer Statistics page to find average wages for a specific occupation not listed.

Cost Estimator: $74,740
Logistician: $79,400
Management Analysts: $99,410
Market Research Analysts: $74,680
Mathematicians and Statistician: $104,860
Operations Research Analysts: $83,640
Project Management Specialist: $98,580
Survey Research: $60,960

Getting Started

Get started by talking to a school counselor, Youth Apprenticeship Local Coordinator, or Regional Coordinator about how to apply and obtain career materials (plans of study). Contact DWD Youth Apprenticeship Staff for general or statewide program information.