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Turn separate pieces of metal into something strong enough to last.
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Turn separate pieces of metal into something strong enough to last.
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Bring buildings to life with the systems that power everyday work.
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Keep spaces comfortable and cooling systems running when they matter most.
Take the controls of the machines that shape roads and construction sites.
Work on the engines behind trucks, buses and other hardworking vehicles.
Explore careerUse tools and technology to find out what is happening under the hood.
Explore careerKeep aircraft ready for flight through careful inspection and repair.
Explore careerKeep boats moving with skills that reach beyond the road.
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Explore careerTurn a design into a precisely made part using machines and measurement.
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Explore careerBuild and maintain the systems that carry water and other materials.
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Explore careerTurn ingredients, technique and timing into food people remember.
Explore careerHelp build and test the systems behind a space mission.
Keep the rail equipment that moves people and freight ready to roll.
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Many skilled careers have routes through technical certificates, apprenticeships or training on the job. The right route depends on the occupation and employer. Open a career overview to explore training options, then ask the provider which qualifications its program prepares you for.
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Median is the midpoint: half of workers earn less and half earn more. Pay varies by location, employer and experience. Annual wage estimates generally reflect full time work of 2,080 hours per year; actual earnings depend on hours worked. The survey excludes self-employed workers. Employment totals describe estimated workers, not available jobs. No state growth projection is implied.
Each salary is tied to the specific occupation named on its card. Broader fields such as culinary arts and CAD include other roles with different wages. Their figures here represent restaurant cooks and architectural/civil drafters respectively. Space and aerospace uses aerospace engineering and operations technicians; rail uses rail car repairers; solar uses photovoltaic installers; and construction and sitework uses construction laborers. These figures do not represent every job in those industries.
This is a starting collection of skilled careers to explore in Florida, not a complete statewide directory. Career descriptions and general entry routes are adapted from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook. Its profiles describe occupations nationally. Local training, licensing and hiring requirements vary.
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Florida training options start with relevant school leads assembled by WareWorks, checked against official provider pages. Each career overview links directly to its schools, apprenticeship providers and business examples. Most training options in this collection are in Northeast Florida. Listings do not imply a WareWorks partnership, current job opening or guaranteed placement. Workday scenes are illustrative. Program and business sources checked September 25, 2026; confirm current details with the provider. School costs and durations are not displayed on this page.
Join, cut and repair metal parts using heat and specialized tools. Projects can range from manufactured products to structural components.
You start with a drawing and a stack of metal pieces. You measure, fit and tack the parts, then make a weld and check its quality with your team. By the end of the shift, those separate pieces have become something useful.
Do you like making something you can point to—and practicing until the details are right?
Build metal parts in a fabrication shop, repair ships at a waterfront yard, or help assemble structures on a construction crew.
Jacksonville
Its Jacksonville ship repair team includes welders working in the marine industry.
St. Augustine
Welding TechnologyExplore welding processes, blueprint reading, cutting and fabrication.
Jacksonville
Welding TechnologyCompare another local welding training option.
Start with these options, then ask about eligibility, upcoming classes, total costs and available aid. Most of this collection is in Northeast Florida.
Median means half of workers earn less and half earn more. The 10th and 90th percentiles mark the lower and upper boundaries of the middle 80% of wages; they are not starting pay or guaranteed career progression.
Occupation: Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (SOC 51-4121). Florida employment estimate: 16,420 workers in May 2025, not a count of job openings.
View BLS state wage data (May 2025)School and business links checked September 25, 2026. These are examples to research, not confirmed openings or placement offers. Workday scenes are illustrative.
Career description: U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsInstall and troubleshoot wiring, lighting and electrical controls. Read plans and test systems to find and solve problems.
A new workspace needs lights and power. With an experienced electrician, you read the plans, lay out the installation and check the finished work. The satisfying part is seeing a space come to life because your team got the details right.
Do you enjoy figuring out how things connect and following a problem step by step?
Wire new buildings with an electrical contractor, troubleshoot systems on a service crew, or maintain equipment in a large facility.
Jacksonville
Explore field electrician careers and the company’s information about apprenticeship routes.
Jacksonville
ElectricityExplore the college’s electrical career certificate.
Northeast Florida
Electrical apprenticeshipExplore learning on the job alongside classroom instruction.
Start with these options, then ask about eligibility, upcoming classes, total costs and available aid. Most of this collection is in Northeast Florida.
Median means half of workers earn less and half earn more. The 10th and 90th percentiles mark the lower and upper boundaries of the middle 80% of wages; they are not starting pay or guaranteed career progression.
Occupation: Electricians (SOC 47-2111). Florida employment estimate: 49,700 workers in May 2025, not a count of job openings.
View BLS state wage data (May 2025)School and business links checked September 25, 2026. These are examples to research, not confirmed openings or placement offers. Workday scenes are illustrative.
Career description: U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsInstall, maintain and repair heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. Use tools and diagnostic equipment to find faults.
A customer says the air conditioner is running but the rooms still feel warm. You and a trained technician work through the clues, identify the fault and check the repair. You explain what changed before heading to the next call.
Would you enjoy solving a different mechanical puzzle—and helping someone—each day?
Join a residential service company, install systems on commercial projects, or keep a school, hospital or hotel comfortable.
North Florida
Its North Florida career information includes HVAC service work.
St. Augustine
HVAC/R 1 & 2Explore heating, cooling, refrigeration and troubleshooting.
Northeast Florida
HVAC apprenticeshipCompare an apprenticeship route with classroom and jobsite learning.
Start with these options, then ask about eligibility, upcoming classes, total costs and available aid. Most of this collection is in Northeast Florida.
Median means half of workers earn less and half earn more. The 10th and 90th percentiles mark the lower and upper boundaries of the middle 80% of wages; they are not starting pay or guaranteed career progression.
Occupation: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (SOC 49-9021). Florida employment estimate: 39,160 workers in May 2025, not a count of job openings.
View BLS state wage data (May 2025)School and business links checked September 25, 2026. These are examples to research, not confirmed openings or placement offers. Workday scenes are illustrative.
Career description: U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsOperate construction machinery to move earth and materials. Inspect equipment and coordinate with the people working around you.
Your crew is preparing a site for the next stage of construction. After the equipment inspection and morning briefing, you move material to the planned location while staying in communication with the crew. Every controlled movement helps shape what comes next.
Do you like big machines, outdoor work and seeing a project take shape?
Move earth and prepare sites for roads, utilities and buildings. Work is usually outdoors, coordinating closely with the ground crew.
Florida
Explore a Florida construction business and its career training information.
Flagler County
Heavy Equipment Operations TechnicianFind the heavy equipment program in the college’s CTE directory.
Start with these options, then ask about eligibility, upcoming classes, total costs and available aid. Most of this collection is in Northeast Florida.
Median means half of workers earn less and half earn more. The 10th and 90th percentiles mark the lower and upper boundaries of the middle 80% of wages; they are not starting pay or guaranteed career progression.
Occupation: Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (SOC 47-2073). Florida employment estimate: 27,510 workers in May 2025, not a count of job openings.
View BLS state wage data (May 2025)School and business links checked September 25, 2026. These are examples to research, not confirmed openings or placement offers. Workday scenes are illustrative.
Career description: U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsInspect and repair diesel vehicles. Diagnose engine, brake and electrical problems, and perform preventive maintenance.
A truck arrives with a warning light and a loss of power. You review the complaint, use diagnostic information and inspect the likely cause with your team. Once the repair is checked, the vehicle can get back to the work people depend on.
Are you curious about powerful machines and patient enough to track down a stubborn problem?
Keep trucks and buses moving in a fleet shop, repair heavy equipment at a dealership, or travel to customers as a field technician.
Florida
Explore equipment technician training and the company’s apprenticeship information.
St. Augustine
Diesel Systems Technician 1 & 2Explore a diesel training route from the WareWorks school research.
Jacksonville
Diesel TechnologyFind Diesel Technology in the school’s program directory.
Start with these options, then ask about eligibility, upcoming classes, total costs and available aid. Most of this collection is in Northeast Florida.
Median means half of workers earn less and half earn more. The 10th and 90th percentiles mark the lower and upper boundaries of the middle 80% of wages; they are not starting pay or guaranteed career progression.
Occupation: Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (SOC 49-3031). Florida employment estimate: 14,900 workers in May 2025, not a count of job openings.
View BLS state wage data (May 2025)School and business links checked September 25, 2026. These are examples to research, not confirmed openings or placement offers. Workday scenes are illustrative.
Career description: U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsDiagnose and repair cars and light trucks. Work with mechanical systems, electronics and computerized diagnostic equipment.
A driver describes a noise that only happens sometimes. You listen carefully, inspect the vehicle and use diagnostic tools to narrow down the cause. After the repair, you check that the original problem is resolved and record the work.
Do you like cars—and the detective work behind figuring out why they are not running right?
Work in a dealership service department, an independent repair shop or a fleet that maintains its own cars and light trucks.
Jacksonville
Explore technician work in a local dealership service department.
St. Augustine
Master Automotive Service Technology 1 & 2Explore the college’s automotive service training.
Jacksonville
Automotive TechnologyCompare another Jacksonville automotive training option.
Start with these options, then ask about eligibility, upcoming classes, total costs and available aid. Most of this collection is in Northeast Florida.
Median means half of workers earn less and half earn more. The 10th and 90th percentiles mark the lower and upper boundaries of the middle 80% of wages; they are not starting pay or guaranteed career progression.
Occupation: Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (SOC 49-3023). Florida employment estimate: 49,930 workers in May 2025, not a count of job openings.
View BLS state wage data (May 2025)School and business links checked September 25, 2026. These are examples to research, not confirmed openings or placement offers. Workday scenes are illustrative.
Career description: U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsInspect, maintain and repair aircraft structures and systems. Follow detailed procedures and document completed work.
An aircraft is in the hangar for scheduled maintenance. You work from a detailed task card, inspect a component and record what you find. Your team checks the completed work before the aircraft moves through the next stage of maintenance.
Do you enjoy precise work where following procedures matters as much as using tools?
Inspect and repair aircraft in airline maintenance facilities, repair stations and airport hangars. Careful records are part of the work.
Jacksonville
This Jacksonville facility performs aircraft maintenance, modifications and related work.
Jacksonville · Cecil Center
Aviation Maintenance ManagementExplore aircraft and powerplant training designed to prepare students for A&P certification.
Start with these options, then ask about eligibility, upcoming classes, total costs and available aid. Most of this collection is in Northeast Florida.
Median means half of workers earn less and half earn more. The 10th and 90th percentiles mark the lower and upper boundaries of the middle 80% of wages; they are not starting pay or guaranteed career progression.
Occupation: Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (SOC 49-3011). Florida employment estimate: 14,850 workers in May 2025, not a count of job openings.
View BLS state wage data (May 2025)School and business links checked September 25, 2026. These are examples to research, not confirmed openings or placement offers. Workday scenes are illustrative.
Career description: U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsMaintain and repair boat engines and related mechanical equipment. Diagnose faults and test repairs.
A boat owner wants an engine problem sorted out before the next trip. You inspect the system, trace the fault and help test the repair. The job brings together mechanical problem-solving, careful checks and a connection to life on the water.
Would you enjoy combining an interest in boats with hands-on mechanical work?
Service boats at a marina, dealership or marine repair shop. Your workspace might be a service bay one day and the waterfront another.
Florida locations
Explore a boating business with Florida locations and a marine service operation.
Jacksonville
Marine & RV TechnologyExplore the marine side of this combined technology program.
Start with these options, then ask about eligibility, upcoming classes, total costs and available aid. Most of this collection is in Northeast Florida.
Median means half of workers earn less and half earn more. The 10th and 90th percentiles mark the lower and upper boundaries of the middle 80% of wages; they are not starting pay or guaranteed career progression.
Occupation: Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians (SOC 49-3051). Florida employment estimate: 4,810 workers in May 2025, not a count of job openings.
View BLS state wage data (May 2025)School and business links checked September 25, 2026. These are examples to research, not confirmed openings or placement offers. Workday scenes are illustrative.
Career description: U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsTransport freight, inspect vehicles and secure cargo. Manage driving records and follow route and safety requirements.
Before leaving the distribution center, you inspect the truck, review the route and check the load. The day is a mix of driving, delivery appointments and communicating with dispatch. Getting the shipment there safely and on time is the goal.
Do you like responsibility, staying organized and working beyond the same four walls?
Move freight for distributors, trucking companies and private fleets. Local, regional and long-distance routes can mean very different schedules.
Florida distribution network
Publix’s driver pathway starts with current distribution employees. Its page explains that internal route.
Flagler County
Commercial Vehicle DrivingFind commercial driving in the college’s CTE directory.
Jacksonville
Commercial Truck DrivingCompare another local CDL training option.
Start with these options, then ask about eligibility, upcoming classes, total costs and available aid. Most of this collection is in Northeast Florida.
Median means half of workers earn less and half earn more. The 10th and 90th percentiles mark the lower and upper boundaries of the middle 80% of wages; they are not starting pay or guaranteed career progression.
Occupation: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (SOC 53-3032). Florida employment estimate: 112,920 workers in May 2025, not a count of job openings.
View BLS state wage data (May 2025)School and business links checked September 25, 2026. These are examples to research, not confirmed openings or placement offers. Workday scenes are illustrative.
Career description: U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsSet up and operate machine tools to produce accurate parts. Read specifications and check finished dimensions.
A drawing calls for a part that must fit exactly. You help set up the machine, check the first piece and measure the finished dimensions. Tiny adjustments can make the difference between a part that almost fits and one that works.
Do you enjoy measurements, technology and getting small details exactly right?
Make precision parts in machine shops and manufacturing plants, or support repair operations that need custom metal components.
Jacksonville
Its ship repair team includes machinists—a marine setting for precision metalworking.
Jacksonville
CNC Machinist/FabricatorExplore a technical certificate focused on machining and fabrication.
Start with these options, then ask about eligibility, upcoming classes, total costs and available aid. Most of this collection is in Northeast Florida.
Median means half of workers earn less and half earn more. The 10th and 90th percentiles mark the lower and upper boundaries of the middle 80% of wages; they are not starting pay or guaranteed career progression.
Occupation: Machinists (SOC 51-4041). Florida employment estimate: 8,400 workers in May 2025, not a count of job openings.
View BLS state wage data (May 2025)School and business links checked September 25, 2026. These are examples to research, not confirmed openings or placement offers. Workday scenes are illustrative.
Career description: U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsMaintain and repair factory machines and production equipment. Diagnose problems and adjust components.
A conveyor is stopping unexpectedly. Working with your team and the site’s safety procedures, you trace the issue, help replace the faulty component and check the restart. Then you record the fix so the next shift knows what happened.
Do you like understanding how a whole system works and finding the one thing that is holding it up?
Keep equipment running in factories, food production facilities and distribution centers. Preventive maintenance can matter as much as repairs.
Florida facilities
Its maintenance teams support equipment in manufacturing and distribution facilities.
St. Augustine
Industrial Machinery Maintenance 1 & 2Explore training focused on industrial machinery.
Jacksonville
MechatronicsExplore maintenance, industrial components, tools and testing.
Start with these options, then ask about eligibility, upcoming classes, total costs and available aid. Most of this collection is in Northeast Florida.
Median means half of workers earn less and half earn more. The 10th and 90th percentiles mark the lower and upper boundaries of the middle 80% of wages; they are not starting pay or guaranteed career progression.
Occupation: Industrial Machinery Mechanics (SOC 49-9041). Florida employment estimate: 17,120 workers in May 2025, not a count of job openings.
View BLS state wage data (May 2025)School and business links checked September 25, 2026. These are examples to research, not confirmed openings or placement offers. Workday scenes are illustrative.
Career description: U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsUse design software to turn engineering or architectural concepts into technical drawings and plans.
A project team has marked up a building plan. You update the drawing, check dimensions and make sure the changes match across the sheets. The result helps the people doing the building understand exactly what is intended.
Do you like visual thinking, computers and making complicated information clear?
Turn concepts into usable drawings in architecture, engineering and construction offices. Some roles also involve visiting project sites.
Jacksonville
Explore a design and construction business to see how technical drawings connect with larger projects.
Jacksonville
Computer Aided Technical DesignExplore AutoCAD, technical drawing, dimensioning and sketching.
Start with these options, then ask about eligibility, upcoming classes, total costs and available aid. Most of this collection is in Northeast Florida.
Median means half of workers earn less and half earn more. The 10th and 90th percentiles mark the lower and upper boundaries of the middle 80% of wages; they are not starting pay or guaranteed career progression.
Occupation: Architectural and Civil Drafters (SOC 17-3011). Florida employment estimate: 7,530 workers in May 2025, not a count of job openings.
View BLS state wage data (May 2025)School and business links checked September 25, 2026. These are examples to research, not confirmed openings or placement offers. Workday scenes are illustrative.
Career description: U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsInstall and repair pipes, fixtures and related systems. Read drawings, measure materials and investigate leaks or other faults.
A renovation needs new fixtures and pipework. You read the layout with your crew, take measurements and prepare the installation. Later, you help check the system and look for leaks before the space is ready to use.
Do you enjoy hands-on problem-solving and work that makes a building function?
Install systems in new homes and commercial buildings, repair problems for customers, or maintain piping in large facilities.
North Florida
Explore plumbing service careers with a North Florida business.
Northeast Florida
Plumbing apprenticeshipExplore classroom and jobsite learning in the plumbing trade.
Start with these options, then ask about eligibility, upcoming classes, total costs and available aid. Most of this collection is in Northeast Florida.
Median means half of workers earn less and half earn more. The 10th and 90th percentiles mark the lower and upper boundaries of the middle 80% of wages; they are not starting pay or guaranteed career progression.
Occupation: Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (SOC 47-2152). Florida employment estimate: 29,260 workers in May 2025, not a count of job openings.
View BLS state wage data (May 2025)School and business links checked September 25, 2026. These are examples to research, not confirmed openings or placement offers. Workday scenes are illustrative.
Career description: U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsMeasure, cut and assemble materials for building frameworks and other structures. Follow plans and check the fit of your work.
Your crew is framing a space from a set of plans. You measure, mark and assemble the pieces, checking that the work is straight and fits correctly. At the end of the day, the structure shows what your team accomplished.
Do you like working with your hands and seeing progress take shape around you?
Build and remodel homes, fit out commercial spaces, or bring carpentry skills to specialized industrial and marine projects.
Jacksonville
The Jacksonville ship repair team lists carpenters among its skilled trades.
Northeast Florida
Carpentry apprenticeshipExplore training alongside working carpentry professionals.
Start with these options, then ask about eligibility, upcoming classes, total costs and available aid. Most of this collection is in Northeast Florida.
Median means half of workers earn less and half earn more. The 10th and 90th percentiles mark the lower and upper boundaries of the middle 80% of wages; they are not starting pay or guaranteed career progression.
Occupation: Carpenters (SOC 47-2031). Florida employment estimate: 39,300 workers in May 2025, not a count of job openings.
View BLS state wage data (May 2025)School and business links checked September 25, 2026. These are examples to research, not confirmed openings or placement offers. Workday scenes are illustrative.
Career description: U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsInstall and repair electrical power lines and related equipment. Work may involve climbing or operating a bucket truck.
Your crew meets for a job briefing before replacing equipment on a power line. Everyone has a role, and communication stays constant throughout the job. You help the team complete the planned work and restore dependable service to the area.
Would you enjoy outdoor teamwork, technical training and work that supports an entire community?
Build and maintain the power network with utilities and line contractors. Crews work outdoors and may travel for repairs or storm recovery.
Florida
Explore utility linework. This recruiting page focuses on experienced lineworkers; ask separately about entry routes.
Sumterville · Sumter Campus
Lineworker Boot CampExplore pole construction, climbing, safety and CDL training for entry into the field.
Start with these options, then ask about eligibility, upcoming classes, total costs and available aid. Most of this collection is in Northeast Florida.
Median means half of workers earn less and half earn more. The 10th and 90th percentiles mark the lower and upper boundaries of the middle 80% of wages; they are not starting pay or guaranteed career progression.
Occupation: Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers (SOC 49-9051). Florida employment estimate: 6,420 workers in May 2025, not a count of job openings.
View BLS state wage data (May 2025)School and business links checked September 25, 2026. These are examples to research, not confirmed openings or placement offers. Workday scenes are illustrative.
Career description: U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsPrepare and cook food, organize ingredients and keep work areas clean. Coordinate with a kitchen team during service.
Service is about to start. You organize ingredients, prepare your station and coordinate with the kitchen team. As orders arrive, you balance timing, consistency and presentation so each plate leaves ready for the guest.
Do you enjoy making food, moving with a team and keeping your standards up when things get busy?
Cook in restaurants, hotels, resorts, schools or other large kitchens. Different settings offer different menus, service styles and schedules.
Lake Buena Vista
Explore culinary roles in a large Florida resort and theme park setting.
St. Augustine
Professional Culinary Arts & HospitalityExplore professional cooking and hospitality training.
Start with these options, then ask about eligibility, upcoming classes, total costs and available aid. Most of this collection is in Northeast Florida.
Median means half of workers earn less and half earn more. The 10th and 90th percentiles mark the lower and upper boundaries of the middle 80% of wages; they are not starting pay or guaranteed career progression.
Occupation: Cooks, Restaurant (SOC 35-2014). Florida employment estimate: 124,040 workers in May 2025, not a count of job openings.
View BLS state wage data (May 2025)School and business links checked September 25, 2026. These are examples to research, not confirmed openings or placement offers. Workday scenes are illustrative.
Career description: U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsAerospace engineering and operations technicians support the equipment and testing used to develop aircraft and spacecraft. Read technical instructions, prepare test equipment and record results with an engineering team.
A piece of test equipment needs to be ready for an aerospace project. You follow the procedure, check the setup and help run the test with your team. You record the results carefully so engineers can decide what happens next.
Would you enjoy being part of the hands-on team behind a space mission?
Support space projects in manufacturing buildings, test facilities and ground support operations. Florida’s Space Coast connects these technical skills with spacecraft and launch systems.
Florida Space Coast
Explore the New Glenn manufacturing setting and the technical careers behind spaceflight.
Cocoa · Space Coast
Aerospace Technician certificateExplore space vehicle systems, electrical work, testing and precision fabrication.
Start with these options, then ask about eligibility, upcoming classes, total costs and available aid. Most of this collection is in Northeast Florida.
This pay figure represents aerospace engineering and operations technicians across Florida. Assembly, welding and other space industry jobs have different pay.
Median means half of workers earn less and half earn more. The 10th and 90th percentiles mark the lower and upper boundaries of the middle 80% of wages; they are not starting pay or guaranteed career progression.
Occupation: Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians (SOC 17-3021). Florida employment estimate: 770 workers in May 2025, not a count of job openings.
View BLS state wage data (May 2025)School and business links checked September 25, 2026. These are examples to research, not confirmed openings or placement offers. Workday scenes are illustrative.
Career description: U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsInspect, maintain and repair rail cars and related equipment. Rail car repairers work through mechanical faults, replace worn components and document completed repairs. This overview focuses on maintenance work, rather than operating trains.
A rail car arrives for inspection. Your team checks its condition, identifies a worn part and plans the repair. After the work is completed and checked, you document it so the equipment can move through the next stage of service.
Do you like understanding how big machines work and making sure every part does its job?
Repair freight equipment at railroad facilities or maintain passenger rail vehicles in a transit workshop. Some work takes place outdoors in rail yards, and shifts can include nights or weekends.
Jacksonville and Florida’s east coast
Explore railroad mechanical careers, including rail car inspection and repair. Requirements vary by position.
Jacksonville
Welding Technology · related foundationWelding can support some rail repair work. This is a welding program, not a rail qualification; confirm its relevance with the employer.
Start with these options, then ask about eligibility, upcoming classes, total costs and available aid. Most of this collection is in Northeast Florida.
This pay figure represents rail car repairers. Train conductors, locomotive engineers and track crews are separate occupations.
Median means half of workers earn less and half earn more. The 10th and 90th percentiles mark the lower and upper boundaries of the middle 80% of wages; they are not starting pay or guaranteed career progression.
Occupation: Rail Car Repairers (SOC 49-3043). Florida employment estimate: 410 workers in May 2025, not a count of job openings.
View BLS state wage data (May 2025)School and business links checked September 25, 2026. These are examples to research, not confirmed openings or placement offers. Workday scenes are illustrative.
Career description: U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsAssemble, install and maintain solar photovoltaic systems that generate electricity. Work with a crew to follow the installation plan, position equipment and check the completed system.
Your crew is adding a solar array to a building. You review the layout, help install the mounting system and place the panels with your team. The finished project turns a plan on paper into equipment that can produce electricity.
Do you like building things outdoors and seeing technology do something useful?
Install systems on homes and commercial properties or join larger solar construction projects. The setting can involve roofs or open sites, depending on the employer.
Tampa Bay and Central Florida
Explore solar installation careers with a Florida solar company.
Participating Florida employers · labs in Cocoa
Solar energy apprenticeshipCombines training on the job, online instruction and practical labs at FSEC.
Start with these options, then ask about eligibility, upcoming classes, total costs and available aid. Most of this collection is in Northeast Florida.
This pay figure represents solar photovoltaic installers. It does not describe solar sales, electrical engineering or every utility maintenance role.
Median means half of workers earn less and half earn more. The 10th and 90th percentiles mark the lower and upper boundaries of the middle 80% of wages; they are not starting pay or guaranteed career progression.
Occupation: Solar Photovoltaic Installers (SOC 47-2231). Florida employment estimate: 2,980 workers in May 2025, not a count of job openings.
View BLS state wage data (May 2025)School and business links checked September 25, 2026. These are examples to research, not confirmed openings or placement offers. Workday scenes are illustrative.
Career description: U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsConstruction laborers help prepare sites, move materials and support building and civil construction crews. Use tools, follow the work plan and coordinate with other trades as a project takes shape.
The site looks different every morning. Today, your crew is preparing the work area, organizing materials and helping the next stage of the project get underway. You follow the daily plan and see how your part supports the people working alongside you.
Would you enjoy active work where you can see what your team accomplished at the end of the day?
Join crews working on homes, commercial buildings, roads and site preparation. General construction offers a close view of how different trades work together.
Florida
Explore construction projects, field careers and the company’s training information.
Naples
Building Construction TechnologiesExplore construction tools, blueprint reading and practical building skills for entry roles.
Start with these options, then ask about eligibility, upcoming classes, total costs and available aid. Most of this collection is in Northeast Florida.
This pay figure represents construction laborers. Construction managers and specialized trades have different wages; electrical, plumbing and carpentry have their own cards.
Median means half of workers earn less and half earn more. The 10th and 90th percentiles mark the lower and upper boundaries of the middle 80% of wages; they are not starting pay or guaranteed career progression.
Occupation: Construction Laborers (SOC 47-2061). Florida employment estimate: 87,040 workers in May 2025, not a count of job openings.
View BLS state wage data (May 2025)School and business links checked September 25, 2026. These are examples to research, not confirmed openings or placement offers. Workday scenes are illustrative.
Career description: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics