Problem solvers, strategists, people who are money-minded – they are all needed in professional and business services. Diverse and exciting professional jobs call for out-of-the-box ideas, whether you are a big picture thinker, or you like to fine-tune the details. There are a number of avenues you can pursue including a career in finance, operations and sales.
| Job | Average Hourly Rate* |
|---|---|
| File Clerks | $14.31 |
| Customer Service Representative | $16.27 |
| Secretary and Administrative Assistant | $18.03 |
| Job | Average Hourly Rate* |
|---|---|
| Procurement Clerk | $18.98 |
| Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant | $26.22 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $27.55 |
| Meeting, Convention & Event Planner | $27.93 |
| Marketing Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist | $33.57 |
| Job | Average Hourly Rate* |
|---|---|
| Buyer Purchasing Agent | $31.05 |
| Business Operations Specialist | $32.65 |
| Public Relations Manager | $35.11 |
| Marketing Manager | $58.64 |
| Training Programs | Institution /School |
|---|---|
| Marketing, Sales and Services | North Bay Haven |
| Marketing, Sales and Services | New Horizons Learning Center |
| Marketing, Sales and Services | A. Crawford Mosley High School |
| Finance | J.R. Arnold High School |
| Training Programs | Institution /School |
|---|---|
| Accounting Operations | Tom P. Haney Technical College |
| Administrative Office Assistant | Florida Panhandle Technical College |
| Administrative Office Specialist | Tom P. Haney Technical College |
| Advertising/Public Relations | Gulf Coast State College |
| Business Administration | Chipola College |
| Business Management | Gulf Coast State College |
| Journalism | Gulf Coast State College |
| Medical Administrative Specialist | Florida Panhandle Technical CollegeTom P. Haney Technical College |
| Training Programs | Institution /School |
|---|---|
| Business Administration | Florida State University (Bay County) |
| Business/Management | Gulf Coast State College |
| Commercial Entrepreneurship | Florida State University (Bay County) |
| Professional Communication | Florida State University (Bay County) |
| Project Management | Embry Riddle Aeronautical University |
See a complete list of Bay County Career Academies.
Advanced Manufacturing
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Arts, AV Technology and Communication
Construction and Architecture
Distribution Logistics & Transportation
Engineering and Technology
Health Sciences
Hospitality and Tourism
Information Technology and Cybersecurity
Public Service and Education
IMPORTANT: In each potential pathway, the ability to transfer credits from one program level to the next is dependent on a variety of factors. Statewide articulation agreements may assist in these efforts but are not available for all potential career pathways. Ongoing guidance from academic career advisors and supervisors throughout your education and training pathway is recommended.
Note: Entrepreneurial skills are frequently incorporated in different Career Pathways programs to help students prepare to launch and contribute to successful enterprises of all types.
*Salary information source: Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Bureau of Labor Market Statistics. The final education and wage rate is the decision of the hiring employer.