Career: Court Reporter
Average salary: $45,610
Degree needed: 1-year to 2-year degree in court reporting from a National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) certified program
Certifications: Depends on the type of court reporting chosen and State requirements. The most common licenses and certifications are: Certified Verbatim Reporter (CVR), Certificate of Merit (CM), Real-Time Verbatim Reporter (RVR), Certified Court Reporter (CCR) and Notary Public
Scholarships: Apply online
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Common employers: State and local governments and broadcast stations
Job outlook: Very strong job growth, excellent job opportunities for women with certification
Common duties may include:
Skills needed:
YourBeanstalk’s Opinion: Court reporting is a great career for single moms and other women. With regular working hours (or hours you set as a self-employed court reporter), a good income and great benefits, this career can enable you to support yourself and your kids. It’s also a great career for a woman in any stage of life. It may require some light travel or relocating to a larger city.
