Anonymous
Post 01/15/2023 15:03     Subject: college degree that is more vocational but that's not hospitality
Nursing
There are degrees in automotive services
Anonymous
Post 01/15/2023 14:56     Subject: Re:college degree that is more vocational but that's not hospitality
Music / Audio Technology or Production, many colleges offer this major, but here are a few
https://www.american.edu/cas/audio-technology/
https://www.cla.purdue.edu/students/academics/certificates/music.html
Anonymous
Post 01/15/2023 14:44     Subject: college degree that is more vocational but that's not hospitality
Send him to a Liberal Arts college. Then let him choose what HE wants to do.
Anonymous
Post 01/15/2023 14:44     Subject: college degree that is more vocational but that's not hospitality
Anonymous wrote:Gap year. Don’t shove a kid like this directly from HS to college without some real world exposure. AmeriCorps is one example but there are others.


I have a dyslexic kid who told me if she took a gap year, she would never go to college. She does well in school 3.8 uw, mostly grade level but a few advanced classes. She can succeed at college, but it will take a lot of work. For her, it’s easier to keep up the momentum. Also, a lot of dyslexic/ADHD kids forget things quickly. She would forget and have to start over. It’s easier spending 4 more years solidifying before entering the workforce.
Anonymous
Post 01/15/2023 14:35     Subject: college degree that is more vocational but that's not hospitality
Pilot. Severe pilot shortage. He can get an aviation degree - Purdue, W. Michigan, Emory Riddle.
Anonymous
Post 01/15/2023 14:32     Subject: college degree that is more vocational but that's not hospitality
Hvac is a goldmine

You’re welcome
Anonymous
Post 01/15/2023 14:21     Subject: college degree that is more vocational but that's not hospitality
Physician here: Optometrist is NOT an MD but is a doctoral degree. Ophthalmologist is an MD. Optician is a technical degree and involves crafting eyeglasses to prescription.

Other ideas are art degrees that focus on graphic design, animation, game design, etc. BA in art has more writing/art history while BFA is more applied.
Anonymous
Post 01/15/2023 14:18     Subject: college degree that is more vocational but that's not hospitality
Here are five majors he may be interested in:

1. Outdoor education ( https://www.fortlewis.edu/academics/schools-departments/departments/adventure-education-department/majors-programs/major-minor)

2. Tourism/Hospitality Management (https://ww1.odu.edu/academics/programs/undergraduate/tourism-management)

3. Exercise science/kinesiology--seems to attract a ton of athletes who want to become athletic trainers, physical therapists, etc

4. Theater, whether as an actor or doing the behind-the-scenes set work (https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/academics/programs/performing-arts/theatre-technical-aa-degree.html)

5. Construction Management (https://shadygrove.umd.edu/academics/degree-programs/bs-construction-management-technology)

Also definitely get the testing that will allow him to get the accommodations he needs to succeed.
Anonymous
Post 01/15/2023 14:14     Subject: college degree that is more vocational but that's not hospitality
Gap year. Don’t shove a kid like this directly from HS to college without some real world exposure. AmeriCorps is one example but there are others.
Anonymous
Post 01/15/2023 14:13     Subject: college degree that is more vocational but that's not hospitality
Military. He'll get steered to a trade and earn money for college.
Anonymous
Post 01/15/2023 14:12     Subject: college degree that is more vocational but that's not hospitality
Anonymous wrote:First off, I'm not against vocational schools AT ALL. For various reasons, I want DS to get a college degree. He has dyslexia and doesn't enjoy school, though he's very smart and motivated and able to get As and Bs at a competitive private school. He has no idea what he wants to study but he's only in 10th grade. What I think would be ideal is something like the culinary or hospitality programs at the Culinary Institute of America, Drexel, Cornell, etc. Are there any other fields that have something similar? A college degree but a very hands-on curriculum? Something in medical sciences (not pre-med)? Or really anything. Would love to float some ideas by him but I can't find anything except hospitality.


Our community college offers commercial welding, HVAC, electrician etc.

Most medical is pretty challenging. Xray technician is probably the easiest to get certified in.
Anonymous
Post 01/15/2023 14:06     Subject: Re:college degree that is more vocational but that's not hospitality
What interests or talents does the child actually have outside of school? Computers/tech? Art and music? Nature or outdoors? Need more info!
Anonymous
Post 01/15/2023 13:57     Subject: college degree that is more vocational but that's not hospitality
Nursing. Then Nurse Praticioner, then Certified Nurse Anesthetist. Major $$
Anonymous
Post 01/15/2023 13:56     Subject: college degree that is more vocational but that's not hospitality
Also MRI technician and Radiology Tech.
Anonymous
Post 01/15/2023 13:55     Subject: college degree that is more vocational but that's not hospitality
Hands on and good money? Dental Hygeinist!