Prairie~Phlox Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Boy that is very gifted with creativity, building elaborate Lego working guns, has a lot of common sense, learns quickly, but hates math & writing, had a 4-H judge ask him if he was going to be an engineer because of the Lego gun that he designed himself & built, but has no interest in a 4 year degree, does not mind painting & doing construction with his dad, but I selfishly would like him to do more than that. Any suggestions? He's going to be 15 for what it's worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Handyman. Custom builder (homes, etc.) or renovator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
displace Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 I also think construction but all sorts: plumbing, electrical, etc. Any science summer camps nearby? Around here there are Lego robotics courses for elem kids that may need teacher helpers, etc? Perhaps some creative Lego job? Any legoland nearby? Or lego retail stores? Or 3d printing jobs? Are there any? Lego.com has a job listing with almost 300 jobs there. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 He sounds like he would do well in college. Since he's only 15, I wouldn't count out that option just yet. Not that teenage boys are known for changing their minds a lot or anything... ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Sounds to me like he should get a job as a Lego designer :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2samlibby Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Sounds to me like he should get a job as a Lego designer :) That is my son's dream job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairie~Phlox Posted July 17, 2014 Author Share Posted July 17, 2014 I'm looking beyond high school. We live in Indiana, no Lego stores here. He will be starting a Lego robotics course this fall. Thanks for the feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 How about a designer. I know designers in the oilfield who make about as much as engineers. It is pretty good money. Learn Autocad, Solidworks, or something along those lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trilliums Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 How about engineering technician after a 2 year degree at a community college? I do not know anything about ivytech, but it looks like a large community college system in your state. Also, this might help your son decide whether or not he'd like to continue on to a 4 year engineering degree. I know in our state, the 4 year universities work with CC students to transfer units on to a 4 year degree, particularly in engineering. http://www.ivytech.edu/engineering-technology/ Around that age, my son took a Project lead the Way engineering class. Part of the class was a job shadow and career research. DS used this site for comparisons of technicians versus engineers (w/4 year accredited degree). This class helped my son solidify his future plans (not engineering, but physics instead). http://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/home.htm Also, we spent some time talking about different college degrees and what is involved in various programs. My kids didn't know much about gen ed requirements, BS vs. AA vs. PhD, college costs, etc. It has been a long, ongoing conversation around here as oldest will be a high school senior next year. Plus, we had a frank talk about money and income, including discussing our family income, how it has changed over time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YaelAldrich Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 I'm looking beyond high school. We live in Indiana, no Lego stores here. He will be starting a Lego robotics course this fall. Thanks for the feedback. Castleton in Indy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lailasmum Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 My brothers friend is a computer programmer and worked for Legoland for a while early in his career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I would encourage him to pursue the highest education possible in his area of interest. A 2 - 3 year technical college degree may be a great idea. Have him do some research on programs and potential jobs. If he can do some volunteer work or coop work in that field, it will give him a really good idea if those personal strengths match the actual day-to-day job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbutton Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 This is a little out in left field interest-wise, but my BIL makes prosthetics. It requires some schooling, but I am not sure if it requires a degree (he bounced around in school before settling on this). The skills your son has are likely to transfer to this kind of profession, and he'd likely be fairly innovative--not all prosthetists are innovative, but they probably all SHOULD be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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