You often hear that education is the key to success but making this education work for you is of equal importance. For Gustavo Gutierrez, a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), joining the military immediately after completing high school early, at the age of 17, worked best for him. The military allowed Gutierrez the time to study trauma treatment and obtain his Bachelor’s with the hope of receiving his Master’s in Anesthesiology after ending his service. He was able to fulfill his goal of receiving his graduate degree from the University of Southern California and go on to become the Director of Anesthesiology at a facility in Anaheim Hills, California.
Finding the best way to obtain your education, and the best form of higher education for your desired career, is important if you want a clearer path to your dream job. Some jobs require a minimum of a four-year degree, while others require specific training courses or exams before you are eligible for employment. With 85% of current jobs requiring some form of higher education or college, the need to obtain an education in your chosen field has grown greater. Employer expectations have increased and education can often become a deciding factor in who gets the job.
For Gustavo Gutierrez, the requirements for becoming a CRNA were clear and he was able to plan accordingly. Finding areas of interest while in high school, volunteering, and taking advantage of the basic courses required for a bachelor’s degree can all be helpful in determining the best job for you and a way to go about landing that job when the time comes!
