Discover Your Career Path in Chicago
Explore visual career roadmaps that show you exactly how to progress from entry-level to advanced positions. See credentials needed, timelines, and salary growth at every step.
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Healthcare
10 CAREER PATHWAYS
Technology
8 CAREER PATHWAYS
Construction & Trades
12 CAREER PATHWAYS
Finance
7 CAREER PATHWAYS
Education
6 CAREER PATHWAYS
Manufacturing
9 CAREER PATHWAYS
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Visual roadmaps for Chicago's top careers
Nursing Career Pathway
Healthcare
Progress from CNA to RN to Advanced Practice Nurse
Software Development
Technology
Junior Developer to Senior Engineer to Architect
Electrician Pathway
Construction
Apprentice to Journeyman to Master Electrician
Teaching Career
Education
Paraprofessional to Teacher to Administrator
Culinary Arts
Hospitality
Line Cook to Sous Chef to Executive Chef
Supply Chain & Logistics
Transportation
Warehouse Worker to Coordinator to Director
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CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Emily Griffith Technical College
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING BOOTCAMP
Turing School of Software & Design
ELECTRICIAN APPRENTICESHIP
ABC Rocky Mountain Chapter
NURSING (ADN)
Community College of Denver
Career & Labor Market Insights
Top Growing Occupations
Average Salary by Education
$62,000
Avg. Chicago Salary
+14.5%
Job Growth Rate
450+
Training Programs
120+
Career Pathways