Sharde Bates
Sharde Bates

is the instructor for the Sign and Display program at Hubert H. Humphrey Job Corps Center, which she graduated from herself in 2008. The experience Sharde had as a student at Job Corps motivated her to become an instructor so she could help other students find opportunities for employment and skills to be self-sufficient.

Trade

Sign, Billboard and Display, Pre-Apprentice

Sign, Billboard and Display, Pre-Apprentice

On the job, you will …

  • Plan advertising campaigns, including which media to advertise in, such as radio, television, print, online media and billboards 
  • Learn graphic design principles 
  • Create computerized letter fabrication 
  • Demonstrate installation methods and techniques 
  • Demonstrate a working knowledge of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) criteria 

Some of the career options you will have:

Most Sign, Billboard and Display Job Corps graduates go to work for design or printing companies or small shops, or jobs within the trade show industry.

The credentials you will earn:

The Sign, Billboard and Display, Pre-Apprentice program, which is operated by our National Training Contractor, International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT), offers industry credentials and certifications to students who complete the program.

Students should also earn a state-issued learner’s permit and driver’s license upon completion of the program. 

What you’ll need to start training:

  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent (can be earned at all Job Corps centers) 
  • Completion of all introductory and career preparation courses 
  • Passing scores on all written and performance tests 
  • Meet academic (math and reading) requirements 
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National Rate Max Value
183,290
Industry

Advanced Manufacturing

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Job Corps offers training in the following advanced manufacturing areas. Get started today.

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Sign, billboard and display professionals plan advertising campaigns and create computerized letter fabrication.

National Rate Avg Value
117,291
National Rate Min Value
70,034