
Realistic individuals are often good at mechanical or athletic jobs. They like to work with things like machines, tools or plants and they like to work with their hands. They are often practical and good at solving problems.
One way of exploring careers is by looking at education and occupations according to interest. John Holland conducted research that divided individuals into six broad personality type categories. These categories are REALISTIC, INVESTIGATIVE, ARTISTIC, SOCIAL, ENTERPRISING, and CONVENTIONAL.
Southwest Tech programs to consider:
- Ag Power & Equipment Technician
- Agribusiness Science & Technology - Agribusiness Management
- Agribusiness Science & Technology - Agronomy
- Agribusiness Science & Technology - Agronomy Tech
- Agribusiness Science & Technology - Animal Science
- Auto Collision Repair & Refinish
- Automotive Technician
- Building Trades - Carpentry
- Business Management
- Cancer Information Management
- Cosmetology
- Criminal Justice Studies
- Dental Assistant
- Electrical Power Distribution
- Electro-Mechanical Technology
- Golf Course Management
- Graphic & Web Design
- Health Information Technology
- Industrial Mechanic
- Instrumentation and Controls Technology
- Leadership Development
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Coding Specialist
- Midwife
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Supply Chain Assistant
- Supply Chain Management
- Welding