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Get Ready for a career in Finance
Hit
the books: Education programs in Virginia
CTE
Programs in high schools, technical centers, and community colleges
This page helps you find CTE Programs. You can search by keyword
(like finance) or find programs offered in your local high schools,
technical centers, or community college.
Programs
at four-year colleges
There’s a ton of information at www.ExploreVirginiaColleges.com.
The link above takes you to a page where you can look for programs
offered at any college in the state. We suggest looking under Specific
Program Area and selecting Finance, General or Financial
Management.
Get Experience: Internships and apprenticeships
Apprenticeships
through the Community College System
Apprenticeships can be your gateway to a great career. Click here
to find the apprenticeship coordinator in your region.
Registered
Apprenticeships
This area of the www.CareerVoyages.gov site explores registered
apprenticeship opportunities in several fields.
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| Financial Investment and Planning |
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People in these jobs help other people or businesses
make money.
The things you could do:
- Give financial advice to individuals, helping them
to plan for retirement.
- Prepare tax returns.
- Buy and sell stocks and bonds.
- Raise money for a college, private school, or non-profit organization.
| Business Financial Management |
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Accountants and other people that watch over a business’
bottom line.
The things you could do:
- Be an accountant.
- Audit tax returns and look for mistakes.
- Control the way money is spent or invested at a company.
- Collect money on behalf of a business.
Insurance policies protect people and businesses from
financial losses.
The things you could do:
- Sell insurance
- Review accident claims and provide payment.
- Review a person’s credit records as an underwriter.
- Process paperwork.
| Banking and Related Services |
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Money, money, money—including savings, loans,
and other related subjects.
The things you could do:
- Take and give money as a bank teller.
- Evaluate people for loans.
- Advise people on how to handle debt.
- Research ownership records of property.
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