Business & Entrepreneurship Pathway
Getting Started...
QUALIFICATIONS:
Have a high school diploma or Hi-SET
Be at least 18 years old
Driver's license, vaccinations, and passing a drug test may be necessary for certain jobs
BEGIN YOUR STUDIES:
Are you someone who can see yourself working in an office setting or even has dreamed of owning your own business? A background in business can open the doors to lots of different job opportunities in a range of industries, many of them that can be quite lucrative. Job growth is expected over the next decade in many lines of business, as companies continue to grow and evolve.
SCHOOL PROGRAMS:
Boston is host to a wide range of colleges in and around the city that offer business degrees with various concentrations such as business development, sales, marketing, accounting, and more. There are a range of options for you to EXPLORE to find out more about different schools and the career paths they offer.
Your Job Path
Customer Service Rep
Completion of a 4 to 12 month program that could earn you some college credits and will place you in a paid internship at a large business in the Boston area.
Average starting salary = $42,000 with benefits. Average mean salary = $52,000 with benefits.
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Tech Support Rep
Completion of a 4 to 12 month program that could earn you some college credits and will place you in a paid internship at a large business in the Boston area.
Average starting salary = $42,000 with benefits. Average mean salary = $52,000 with benefits.
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Software Developer
Completion of a 6-12 certificate program or an associate’s or bachelor’s degree by an accredited institution.
Average starting salary = $65,000 with benefits. Average mean salary = $88,000 with benefits.
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Business Manager
Completion of a 2 or 4 year degree at an accredited institution
Average starting salary = $60,000 with some benefits. Average median salary = $81,000 with some benefits
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Sales Representative
Completion of a four year bachelor’s degree at an accredited institution
Average starting salary = $56,000 with benefits. Average mean salary = $80,000 with benefits
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