Welcome Animal Science Tech Prep Students!

Miami Valley Tech Prep Consortium (MVTPC) Students who participate in Tech Prep: May earn college credits while in high school Are eligible to receive a $3,000 Sinclair scholarship

To Qualify for the Tech Prep Scholarship 1.Earn a GPA of 2.25 or higher junior year and the first semester of senior year. 2.Complete the high school Tech Prep program and continue the same or a related Tech Prep program at Sinclair. 3.Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). 4.Be enrolled a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester to be eligible for the full scholarship benefits of $ per term. Three-quarter time, or 9 to 11 hours, is pro-rated at $ Maintain good academic standing at Sinclair.

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Career Exploration FELIX TORRES AND KYLE KELLER CAREER ADVISORS SINCLAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Objective  Start career exploring!  Learn about assessments, career tools and resources  General information about animal science careers

Question: What percentage of all jobs require some form of postsecondary education according to American Public Radio? A. 30% B. 40% C. 50% D. 60%

Answer: D Multiple studies show college graduates make more over their lifetime than those who never graduate college and the unemployment rate for college grads is also lower.

Question: What percentage of students change their major at least one time before they graduate? A % B % C %

Answer: B Studies show anywhere from 50-70% of students change their major at least one time before they graduate. Many will change as many as 3 times!

Reasons people choose a career field Parents Peer Pressure / Friends Gender / Culture Roles Previous Experience Skills and Interest A Career Assessment The Media / News about Hot Jobs Other?

Choose a career based off of your… Skills (what can you do) Interests (what you enjoy doing) Values (what matters to you)

What are skills? Things we learn in order to complete tasks. Each career field has specific necessary skills in order to be successful. What skills are important in your industry?

Examples of skills: Leading a group Fighting fires CPR / Administering First Aid Public Speaking Math Building / Fixing Things Writing Drawing Caring for Others Teaching Others Solving Problems

What are interests? Something you enjoy How you like to spend your time Hobbies Something that excites you Things you enjoy reading about or learning more about What interests you about your industry?

Examples of Interests: The Environment Cars Helping Others Animals Science Math Music Politics Computers Listening to Others Other Cultures Building Things Traveling Being Creative

What are values? Things that: Matter to you You are passionate about Are guiding principles / behaviors for your life What values are important in your industry?

Examples of Values: Helping Others Making Money Prestige Work / Life Balance Leading Teaching Justice Independence Flexibility Short Commute Religion Family / Friends Work Environment Work Schedule

Career Assessments Focus 2: Jung Typology (aka Myers Briggs): Ohio Career Information Systems (username: sinclaircoll, password: ohiocis03)

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Research Careers Visit various websites to learn more about your possibilities. Here are just a few! Career Coach: Occupational Outlook Handbook: Ohio Career Information Systems: Username: sinclaircoll, Password: ohiocis03

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Experiential Learning Chat with a Career Advisor / Guidance Counselor about your options Meet with people who work in the field (also called an informational interview) to learn what it’s ‘really’ like Job Shadow / Volunteer to see the day-to-day duties, environment, challenges and rewards Watch videos on YouTube of people in your field Talk to college professors about the field Find a part time job, internship or volunteer in the field Join clubs that are related!

Careers for animal lovers! Zoologist Pet Store Manager/ Worker Vet Tech Vet Groomer Doggie Day Care Owner/Worker Animal Trainer Wildlife Biologist Marine Biologist Pet Therapy Instructor of Animal Science/Biology Wildlife Photographer/ Journalist Lab Animal Technician Animal Breeder Livestock Educator (4-H) Farmer Animal Shelter worker Animal Control/Handler K-9 Police Officer Can you think of any more?

Vet Tech  Requires an Associate Degree  Average pay range: $10- $18/hr (about $20k-38k/year)  Estimated 62 openings a year in Dayton. Expected to increase by 14% over the next 4 years.  Duties: o Perform medical tests in a laboratory environment for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases in animals. o Prepare vaccines and serums for prevention of diseases. o Prepare tissue samples, take blood samples, and execute laboratory tests, such as urinalysis and blood counts. o Clean and sterilize instruments and materials and maintain equipment and machines. o May assist a veterinarian during surgery

Veterinary  Requires a Doctorate Degree  Average wage is $49k – $114k/ year  Estimated to grow 3% over the next four years. Currently 43 estimated openings this year.  Duties include: o Diagnose, treat, or research diseases and injuries of animals. o May conduct research and development, inspect livestock, or care for pets and companion animals. o Direct the overall offices of animal hospitals, clinics, mobile services, etc. o Determine the effects of drugs, antibiotics, or surgical techniques o Perform administrative tasks of an office o Perform postmortem studies to determine the cause of an animal’s death.

Animal trainer  Education required depends on the type of training. Some require no more than high school; some require specialized training or expect college in animal science.  Pay range is: $9/hr - $15/hr  Animal trainers are expected to decrease by 3% over the next 4 years.  Duties include: o Train animals for riding, harness, security, performance, or obedience, or assisting persons with disabilities. o Accustom animals to human voice and contact; and condition animals to respond to commands. o Train animals according to prescribed standards for show or competition. o May train animals to carry pack loads or work as part of pack team.

Equine Jobs  Horse Trainer  Equine Alternative Therapy (massage, acupuncture, etc.)  Equine Nutritionist  Groom  Jockey  Racehorse Exerciser  Equine Therapist (for autistic folk and people with PTSD)

College majors you may consider Animal Science Animal Biology Animal Health Animal Nutrition Animal Reproduction Animal Physiology Animal Production Animal Behavior Ecology Entomology Marine Biology Pre Veterinary Veterinary Technology Wildlife Poultry Science Dairy Science Equine Science Laboratory Animal Science Zoology

Tips from animal science professionals

Website for Animal Lovers: Animal Career List MAL-CAREER-LIST.HTM

Meet with a Career Advisor Kyle Keller and Felix Torres Academic Advising Center (937) Building 11, Room 346