Q: Consider expanding your education beyond your associate’s degree with a bachelor’s degree. Most four-year colleges and universities don’t offer drafting degrees, but they do have courses that complement your drafting education. Transfer to a college or university to gain more specialized education that can build on your drafting degree and make you potentially more attractive to employers.  Select courses in subjects such as engineering, architecture, and mathematics. These can help you better understand and translate the needs and wishes of architects and engineers into your plans. Consider an online associate’s degree program in drafting if there aren’t any near you or you need a more flexible schedule. Maximize your education and employment experience by getting certified as a professional drafter. Organizations such as the American Design Drafting Association offer certification programs for drafters. The certification exams test your knowledge of drawing, geometric designs, tolerancing and basic drafting principles.  Getting your certification isn’t required, but it can further demonstrate your knowledge and proficiency in your field.  You may require some professional experience before you can take a certification exam. Many certifications last for three years and require consistent renewal. You can get recertification by taking a test is updated to reflect new professional developments. Take continuing education classes throughout your career to stay on top of the latest professional developments. Attending these courses can ensure that you pass the renewal certification test and are attractive to your current or potential employer. Become a member of a local or national drafting organization once you have at least five years of professional experience. Being a member of these professional organizations can help you network with other drafters who may know about new job opportunities or continuing education classes that interest you.
A: Obtain a four-year degree. Take the drafting certificate test. Attend continuing education classes. Join professional organizations.

Article: To ensure that the oven is warm enough to bake the cookie bowls, set the temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius) and allow it to heat fully. Next, invert two muffin tins and spray the underside with nonstick cooking spray to keep the bowls from sticking. If you prefer, you can use softened butter to grease the bottom of the muffin tins. Add 2 cups (220 g) of all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon (3 g) of baking soda, and ½ teaspoon (3 g) of salt to a medium bowl. Whisk the ingredients together until they are well combined, and set the bowl aside. It’s a good idea to sift the dry ingredients into the bowl so you’ll have an easier time mixing them together. Add ¾ cup (170 g) of melted unsalted butter, 1 cup (200 g) of packed brown sugar, and ½ cup (100 g) of white sugar to a separate large bowl. Use an electric mixer to cream the ingredients together on medium until they are well blended.  You can mix the chocolate chip cookie dough in a stand mixer if you prefer. You can also mix the dough together by hand. It will just take a little longer. After the butter and sugars are well blended, add 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of vanilla extract, 1 egg, and 1 egg yolk to the bowl. Beat the mixture on medium until it is light and creamy, which should take 1 to 2 minutes. To separate the egg yolk from the white, break the egg against a flat surface, such as a tabletop or countertop. Separate it into two halves over a bowl, and allow the yolk to fall into the lower portion. Move the yolk back and forth between the halves, letting the white drip into the bowl below. Continue moving the yolk back and forth until all of the white is removed. Once the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla are blended into the butter mixture, stir the flour mixture into the wet ingredients by hand with a wooden spoon. Mix until the ingredients are just combined and a dough forms. Be careful not to overmix the dough. That can lead to cookie bowls with a tough texture. When the dough has come together, add 1 ½ cups (265 ml) of mini chocolate chips and stir until they are fully incorporated. Next, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least an hour or overnight.  You can use your favorite chocolate chips in the cookie bowls. Milk, semisweet, and bittersweet are all delicious options. If you don’t have time to chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least an hour, you can place it in the freezer for 20 minutes. After the dough is properly chilled, use clean hands to gather up approximately 3 tablespoons (62 g) or enough of the cookie dough to fit around the bottom of the inverted muffin cups. Press the dough around the muffin cups to form a bowl shape. You may find it easier to press the dough onto the inverted muffin cups in separate pieces. Roll part of the dough into a ball and press it to the bottom of the cups. Next, roll another piece into a log and wrap it around the sides of the cups to press it in place. Just make sure to seal the seam between the pieces by pressing them together. Once you’ve pressed the dough onto the inverted muffin tin, place it in the preheated oven. Allow the bowls to bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the edges become brown. When the cookies are finished baking, remove the muffin tin from the oven. Allow the cookie bowls to cool on the tin for 10 minutes, and then carefully remove them so you can flip them over and fill them. If you’re having trouble removing the bowls from the muffin tin, use a butter knife to gently pry under an edge to loosen them.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Preheat the oven and grease the muffin tins. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. Stir in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix in the chocolate chips and chill the dough. Press the dough onto the inverted muffin tin. Bake the bowls until the edges are brown. Cool the bowls and remove them from the tin to fill.

Q: Take industrial arts courses in high school such as machining, drafting and woodworking. These types of classes will form the basic skill set you need. If you've been out of high school for several years, take classes at a local community college to brush up on your skills. Most of these programs take between six months and two years. A list of accredited schools can be found on the on the NRA website.  Gunsmithing programs teach mechanical and tooling skills, the different functions and designs of various firearms, diagnosing and repairing guns, safety procedures, and in some cases chemistry and ballistics. Consider enrolling in an online gunsmithing program, a popular alternative in recent years. Gunsmithing programs always conduct background checks on their prospective students; those who don't pass are not admitted into the program. As an alternative or in addition to receiving a certification or diploma in gunsmithing, seek out a local gunsmith or apply through The Association of Gunsmiths and Related Trades (TAOGART) for apprenticeship status.  In order to apply through TAOGART you must be 16 or older. All applicants must be able to legally own and possess a firearm in compliance to federal and state laws. If you are still in high school you must graduate and maintain at least a "C" average. You must have permission from your legal guardians and school officials (such as a principal or counselor). A gunsmithing apprenticeship consists of on-site training and classroom instruction that totals about 8,000 hours. This time can vary depending on the type of firearm apprenticeship you undertake. This license differs from other firearms licenses in that it allows you to maintain possession of another person's firearm for more than a day, as you would do if you were repairing it.  In order to receive an FFL you must be over 21 years of age meet a number of strict gun safety requirements. A field agent will be dispatched to inspect your gunsmithing facilities and conduct an interview with you before the license is granted. Apply for an FFL through the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Check your local area for other licensing requirements.
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Start early. Apply to a gunsmithing program at a college or trade school. Find an apprenticeship. Obtain a Federal Firearms License (FFL).