TAFT COLLEGE: STEM OPPORTUNITIES STACIE RANCANO STEM PROGRAM MANAGER-COUNSELOR KRISTI RICHARDS CAREER TRANSITIONS FACILITATOR - COUNSELOR

EXPLORING STEM CAREERS Research skills, values, work experiences US Department of Labor, O*Net, TryEngineering.org Eureka, My Next Move Have you worked or interviewed someone in the field? Are you okay with graduate/professional education? Do you have the qualities and work ethic?

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Careers include Nursing, Geology, Physics, and Computer, Electrical, and Petroleum Engineering i.e. Triage Nursing, Pediatrics, CNA, LVN, RN i.e. Astrophysics, Geophysics, Teaching Career Stability Health related fields, Computer Systems Design, and Software design all have 25% or more projected increase High Pay on average In CA, careers related to Petroleum and Natural Gas, Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Biotechnology Development all in Top 50 highest paid fields Non-STEM fields average pay = less than $50,000 STEM CAREERS

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CHOOSING A STEM MAJOR What experiences do you need to have to pursue your career? Do you need chemistry experience for what you want to do? What 21 st Century Skills will you need and will your major support that? Teamwork Cross disciplinary thinking Civic Literacy

MAJOR FLOWCHAR TS Completion of GE Patterns NOT recommended for STEM students

UC System CSU System To be eligible for UC admission, students must fulfill both of the following: Complete 60 semester units of transferable college credit with a GPA of at least 2.4 Complete “Special Seven” requirements, earning a grade of C or better in each course: Two transferable college courses (3 semester) in English composition. TC: ENGL 1500 and ENGL 1600 One transferable college course (3 semester or 4-5 quarter units) in mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning; IGETC Area: 2 Four transferable college courses (3 semester) chosen from at least two of the following subject areas: the arts and humanities (choose from IGETC Area: 3) the social and behavioral sciences (choose from IGETC Area: 4) the physical and biological sciences (choose from IGETC Area: 5) GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSFER To be eligible for CSU admission, students must fulfill the following: Complete 60 semester units of transferable college credit with a GPA of at least 2.0, although impacted science majors have a much higher requirement. Complete of Golden 4 with a C or above A1-Oral Communication: SPCH 1507 or 1511 A2-Written Communication: ENGL 1500 A3-Critical Thinking: ENGL 1600 or PHIL 1520 B4- Mathematics: Many choices.

TAFT COLLEGE: STEM OPPORTUNITIES BENEFITS OF TAFT COLLEGE

VALUE OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES Cost of Attendance UCLA Taft College: CSU Bakersfield 30 units in 1 year = $

VALUE OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES Class Size UCSB – Campbell Hall: 862 Cal Poly SLO – “Silo”: 230 TC – Typical Classroom: 35 Smaller Student Population TC ~ 10,000 students (Full and Part Time)

TAFT COLLEGE: STEM OPPORTUNITIES BEING A STEM TRANSFER STUDENT

BEING A STEM STUDENT Learning your ultimate career path Research v. Hands-on 2-year degree v. 4-year degree Opportunities Geography Professor’s research area Coursework and Lower Division Preparation can take 4-6 years depending on each student Assessment Results Work closely with peers, tutors, and instructors Meeting with your Counselor

STEM MAJORS AT TC Associates of Arts Degree Associate of Science Degree Certificate of Achievement Liberal Arts with an Emphasis Allied Health Health & PE Math & Science Natural & Life Science Natural & Physical Science Mathematics Physical Education Dental Hygiene Energy Technology Engineering Life Science Physical Science Dental Hygiene Energy Technology All degrees are listed in catalog page 62

NEW DEVELOPMENTS AT TAFT COLLEGE All Engineering classes accepted for transfer to UC and CSU Systems New Equipment 3D Printers Autodesk Inventor Computer Modeling Software IPad usage in multiple classes Mathcad Instrumentation: Pressure, Temperature Flow Other Equipment to come STEM Club Formation Student Led Workshops, Peer and Professional Networking, Community Service, Field Trips

THINKING CAPS ACTIVITY

TAFT COLLEGE STEM OPPORTUNITIES GETTING A JUMPSTART

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITES College students are considered adults and are expected to assume adult responsibilities in planning and carrying out an educational program. Arrive to all appointments & classes on time – it’s important to show courtesy to not only your counselor and instructors but to your fellow classmates as well. Ask questions, ask questions, ask questions! – There is never a dumb question. It’s best to walk out of a meeting with answers than more questions. Be responsible for your education! Know your major/degree requirements. Identify your goal!

TAFT COLLEGE STEM OPPORTUNITIES ENGR 1500: INTRO TO ENGINEERING

STUDENTS AND PROJECTS

FIELD TRIP PICTURES: SOUTH VALLEY ALMOND AND GLASS POINT

CONCLUSION “First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.” - Epictetus Career -> Major -> What Education Will Get You There Do Your Research and know your resources

QUESTIONS? Stacie Rancano STEM Program Manager-Counselor Kristi Richards Career Transitions Facilitator-Counselor