Also called: Gettysburg Licensed Battlefield Guide, Battlefield Tour Guide
Leads private tours of the Gettysburg battlefield after passing one of the hardest guide exams in the country.
At 9 a.m. he climbs into a family's car and guides them for two hours across the Gettysburg battlefield. He stops at Little Round Top to explain how soldiers fought on the rocky hill. In the afternoon he leads a bus tour of history teachers.
Paid per tour; income varies with season.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 2 years after high school. No degree required; must pass a tough written exam and oral test after years of study.
Ways in: Self-taught, Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: History, Military History.
Growing slowly. About 150-200 licensed guides work at Gettysburg; spots open slowly.
Low risk for 10 years. Audio tours exist, but live, deep storytelling on the battlefield stays human.
Classes: US history, Speech and debate, Geography.
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