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employment. In fact, it’s not uncommon for electricians and roofers
to do extra training or even apprenticeship programs to add solar
installation to their list of available services. In general, appren-
ticeships with experienced solar installers or on-the-job training
at solar companies are the most common types of training for this
career path.
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
The job: The jobs in mining, quarrying, and other segments of the
oil and gas extraction industry are quite varied. Many of the people
in this field specialize in the operation of specific equipment or
machines, including drills, derricks, rock splitters, wellheads, and
more.