[thackney]

If people have the desire, look at circuit board designer positions. They are highly payed positions and normally don’t require a degree. The last person I talked to was making $160,000/year.

I've known facility designers in the oil/gas field to make $250k/yr including overtime. This will be very experienced hands and likely have an associate degree or enough training to be equivalent.

[RC2]

If a person is willing to take the time to learn, on the job training is some of the best you can get. Learn from and listen to the pro’s. Take in what works and discard what doesn’t work.