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Education & Training cluster involve teaching and other tasks associated with schools, libraries, and museums.
Each tab below includes a list of common career options based on the typical level of education each occupation requires.
The Registered Apprenticeship tab provides links to Wisconsin Registered Apprenticeship opportunities available within the career pathway.
If no training options are listed when clicking on the Education or ETPL links below it is recommended to manually type in the occupation and location in the search pages available for both Education and ETPL.
Career Pathways Resources| Occupations | Education & Training | WIOA Eligible Training | Open Jobs | Occupation Overview | Related Occupations | Wage Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-Enrichment Teachers | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $35,360 |
| Occupations | Education & Training | WIOA Eligible Training | Open Jobs | Occupation Overview | Related Occupations | Wage Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Library Technicians | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $31,760 |
| Tutors | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $29,890 |
| Occupations | Education & Training | WIOA Eligible Training | Open Jobs | Occupation Overview | Related Occupations | Wage Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $29,700 |
| Occupations | Education & Training | WIOA Eligible Training | Open Jobs | Occupation Overview | Related Occupations | Wage Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tutors | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $29,890 |
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $39,020 |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $39,390 |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $55,590 |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $59,560 |
| Coaches and Scouts | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $44,000 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $39,900 |
| Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $43,600 |
| Special Education Teachers, Preschool | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $61,240 |
| Interpreters and Translators | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $59,750 |
| Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $53,000 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $52,120 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $60,540 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $60,010 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $61,630 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $61,960 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $65,520 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $80,700 |
| Occupations | Education & Training | WIOA Eligible Training | Open Jobs | Occupation Overview | Skill Explorer | Wage Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $102,160 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $126,040 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $56,350 |
| Archivists | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $51,790 |
| Curators | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $59,110 |
| Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $60,450 |
| Instructional Coordinators | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $71,030 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $62,010 |
| Farm and Home Management Educators | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $49,020 |
| Occupations | Education & Training | WIOA Eligible Training | Open Jobs | Occupation Overview | Skill Explorer | Wage Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $98,090 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $94,910 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $76,420 |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $74,300 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $84,820 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $83,820 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $76,820 |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $78,280 |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $90,950 |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $76,020 |
| Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $65,540 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $98,110 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $71,170 |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $65,430 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $94,600 |
| Geography Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $74,190 |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $74,190 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $67,140 |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $68,180 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $76,520 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $79,710 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $62,040 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $101,400 |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $62,770 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $74,920 |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $65,760 |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $65,690 |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $77,350 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $66,200 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $67,360 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $61,150 |
Occupation Column
Job types and descriptions. Based on the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system, a federal statistical standard used by federal agencies to classify workers into occupational categories for the purpose of collecting, calculating, or disseminating data.
DWD Apprenticeship Column
Links to Wisconsin registered apprenticeship opportunities for each occupation listed. Apprentices learn a portion of their skills in a traditional classroom, and receive most of their training on-the-job, while working for an employer.
Education & Training Column
List of education and training available for each occupation. Information in this tool comes from the U.S. Department of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), Institutional Characteristics and Completions.
WIOA Eligible Training Column
A list of trainings available for the occupation. Trainings are eligible for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title 1 training.
Open Jobs Column
Match your skills to open jobs. Skill Explorer is a Job Center of Wisconsin tool. Open Jobs List of current jobs, by occupation, from Skill Explorer.
Occupation Overview Column
Links to My Next Move, a website that provides information about each occupation. My Next Move is sponsored by the U.S Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration, and developed by the National Center for O*NET Development.
Related Occupations Column
Related Occupations List of jobs related to the occupation from Skill Explorer.
Wage Source Column
Bureau of Labor and Statistics Wage Data.
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