Career Training · Math and Science
Math and Science Careers
Training by Hope Training Academy, a program of Video Game Palooza (501(c)(3)) · hopetrainingacademy.org
Math and science are the foundation beneath nearly every well-paid technical career — healthcare, engineering, and lab work all screen for these skills before hiring or admission. Some roles are entered directly with a certificate, while for many the coursework is a prerequisite that qualifies you for a program or credential exam.
Excel in STEM Fields with Advanced Math and Science Courses
Career outlook · O*NET
$70,500
Median annual salary · Math and Science Specialist
Faster than average
10-year job outlook
Where it leads · O*NETCareers you can train for
Some of these are entered directly with a certificate; for many others the coursework is the prerequisite that qualifies you for a program or credential exam. Typical U.S. wages from O*NET.
Laboratory Technician$40–60k
Runs samples, tests, and equipment in clinical, environmental, or research labs.
Pharmacy Technician (prerequisite math)$33–48k
Fills prescriptions and calculates dosages; strong math is required before certification and hire.
Engineering Technician$50–75k
Supports engineers with testing, measurement, and documentation in design and manufacturing.
Environmental Science Technician$38–55k
Collects and analyzes field samples for environmental and public-health monitoring.
STEM College / Program Readiness
Builds the algebra, chemistry, and biology base required to enter and pass STEM and allied-health programs.
What you'll earnCredentials & certifications
Programs prepare you for the credentials employers screen for — many include the exam voucher.
College placement readiness (Accuplacer)Foundational Mathematics certificate of completionFoundational Science certificate of completionPharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB CPhT) prerequisite preparationSAT/ACT math and science benchmarks
Where this training leadsBuilt to lead somewhere real
For direct roles like lab or engineering technician, this coursework is the skill base employers test for at hire. For most other paths it is honestly a prerequisite — the math and science you must pass to be admitted to a nursing, pharmacy-tech, or STEM program and clear its certification exam.
Wage & outlook data: O*NET OnLine (U.S. Dept. of Labor). Hope Training Academy is a program of Video Game Palooza, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit — 100% of proceeds fund free tech training.
