Question

Job training. If you get a job or enter the military directly out of high school, you’ll receive training specific to the job. Some employers may even pay for you to get related credentials, such as industry certification.

The type and length of on-the-job training you get depends on the occupation. For example, community health workers typically need 1 month or less of experience on the job and informal training, in addition to a high school diploma, to become competent in the occupation.

Apprenticeships are a form of job training in which a sponsor, such as an employer, pays a trainee to learn and work in a particular occupation. Some jobs in the military include apprenticeship training, but others involve different types of hands-on learning.

Now, read the graph.

Bar graph of occupations from 2013.

How does the graph enhance the information in the excerpt?

It shows the highest-paying jobs that require a high school diploma or equivalent.
It shows which occupations people usually pursue after graduating high school.
It shows salaries associated with occupations that employ the most people.
It shows occupations that typically require an associate’s degree or higher.

Answer 1

It shows the highest-paying jobs that require a high school diploma or equivalent.

Explanation: The graph gives concrete examples and wage data for occupations that typically need only a high school diploma, reinforcing the excerpt’s point about job-specific on-the-job training and apprenticeships.