Choosing a career: explore occupations Carolyn Donelan, Ph.D. Lead flight director challenger Learning center of richland one

Choosing a career: explore occupations Gather basic information about careers: Job descriptions, Working conditions, Educational, training, and licensing requirements, Advancement opportunities, Commute and travel, Potential earnings and compensation, and Job outlook. Job Seekers Salary Calculator: https://www.jobsearchintelligence.com/etc/jobseekers/salary-calculator.php https://careertrend.com/one-need-consider-choosing-job-8169.html https://www.thebalance.com/steps-to-choosing-career-525506

Choosing a career: explore occupations Gather basic information about careers: https://www.bls.gov/k12/content/students/careers/career-exploration.htm https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/ecopro.pdf http://reports.weforum.org/future-of-jobs-2016/united-states/ https://www.onetonline.org/find/stem/?t=0 https://www.thebalance.com/steps-to-choosing-career-525506

Choosing a career: explore occupations Eliminate potential careers: With weak job outlooks, That require training or education you are unwilling or unable to fulfill, or That are not a good fit. Aim to have a ‘short list’ of two to five occupations. https://www.thebalance.com/steps-to-choosing-career-525506

Choosing a career: explore occupations Job outlooks by job family… (However, aerospace manufacturing in South Carolina is growing!) http://reports.weforum.org/future-of-jobs-2016/united-states/ https://www.thebalance.com/steps-to-choosing-career-525506

Let’s talk about stem “In the 21st century, scientific and technological innovations have become increasingly important as we face the benefits and challenges of both globalization and a knowledge-based economy. To succeed in this new information-based and highly technological society, students need to develop their capabilities in STEM to levels much beyond what was considered acceptable in the past.” (National Science Foundation) http://stemcareer.com/why-stem/

Let’s talk about stem Myth 1: For the big money, STEM always delivers. Salaries within specific occupations vary. Myth 3: Choice of major matters more than choice of college. Myth 5: It’s important to choose a major early. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/03/education/edlife/choosing-a-college-major.html?action=click&contentCollection=Education%20Life&module=RelatedCoverage&region=Marginalia&pgtype=article

Let’s talk about stem What does this graph mean to you? Things to consider… specific STEM fields degrees vs certificates https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/01/education/edlife/stem-jobs-industry-careers.html

Let’s talk about life sciences Does this graph mean you shouldn’t study life sciences? NO! You just need to focus on specific areas of ‘life science’… “Employment of healthcare occupations is projected to grow 18 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations, adding about 2.4 million new jobs.” https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/home.htm https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/01/education/edlife/stem-jobs-industry-careers.html

Let’s talk about life sciences Does ‘healthcare’ just mean ‘doctors and nurses’? NO! athletic trainers, audiologists, chiropractors, dental assistants, dental hygienists, dentists, diagnostic imaging workers, dietitians and nutritionists, EMTs and paramedics, exercise physiologists, genetic counselors, home health aides, nurses, massage therapists, medical laboratory scientists, medical assistants, health information technicians, medical transcriptionists, nuclear medicine technologists, occupational health and safety specialists, occupational therapists (assistants and aides), opticians, optometrists, orthotists and prosthetists, pharmacists (and technicians), phlebotomists, physical therapists, physician assistants, physicians, surgeons, podiatrists, radiation therapists, radiographers, respiratory therapists, speech-language pathologists, operating room technicians, veterinarians (assistants and technicians) https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/home.htm https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/01/education/edlife/stem-jobs-industry-careers.html

Let’s talk about life sciences What else is ‘life sciences’? Education (science teachers!!!) Farming, fishing, forestry Biochemistry and biophysics and microbiology Environmental science https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/home.htm https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/01/education/edlife/stem-jobs-industry-careers.html

Let’s talk about computer science Top Ten Skills in 2017 (by LinkedIn) (14 countries) Cloud and Distributed Computing Statistical Analysis & Data Mining Web Architecture & Development Framework Middleware and Integration Software User Interface Design Network and Information Security Mobile Development Data Presentation SEO/SEM Marketing Storage Systems and Management https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/2017s-most-in-demand-skills-according-linkedin-sudhir-kumar/ https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/01/education/edlife/stem-jobs-industry-careers.html

Let’s talk about computer science https://blog.linkedin.com/2016/10/20/top-skills-2016-week-of-learning-linkedin https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/01/education/edlife/stem-jobs-industry-careers.html

Let’s talk about computer science Does this mean I should get a degree in ‘computer science’? NOT NECESSARILY For some career fields, you need to consider whether a degree or certification would be better… https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/01/education/edlife/stem-jobs-industry-careers.html

Let’s talk about computer science Certification vs Degree Cost and Time Annual full-time tuition (in county), Midlands Tech $4,440 Annual full-time tuition (in state), University of South Carolina, $12,262 http://www.sc.edu/apply/cost_tuition_financial_aid/ https://www.midlandstech.edu/financial-aid-and-tuition/student-cost-estimates https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/blogs/certifications-and-labs-delivery/2017/01/06/certification-vs-degree-what-do-i-need-to-succeed https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/01/education/edlife/stem-jobs-industry-careers.html

Let’s talk about computer science Certification vs Degree (continued) Employment Opportunities If the job is highly technical, a certification may be more valuable. If there is a business or management component, a degree might be necessary. Find out what the qualifications are for the particular job you are interested in. https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/blogs/certifications-and-labs-delivery/2017/01/06/certification-vs-degree-what-do-i-need-to-succeed https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/01/education/edlife/stem-jobs-industry-careers.html

Let’s talk about computer science Certification vs Degree (continued) Relevancy Certificates expire; degrees get dated. As you progress in your career, you will probably need to invest in continuing education/training. https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/blogs/certifications-and-labs-delivery/2017/01/06/certification-vs-degree-what-do-i-need-to-succeed https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/01/education/edlife/stem-jobs-industry-careers.html

Let’s talk about computer science Top Paying IT Certifications Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) - $121,363 AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate - $121,292 Project Management Professional (PMP®) - $114,473 AWS Certified Developer – Associate - $114,148 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) - $111,475 Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) - $111,049 Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) - $108,043 Certified ScrumMaster - $106,938 Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) - $106,375 Six Sigma Green Belt - $104,099 Citrix Certified Professional – Virtualization (CCP-V) - $103,424 Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) – Server Infrastructure - $100,656 Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) - $99,684 Cisco Certified Networking Professional (CCNP) Routing and Switching - $99,402 Citrix Certified Associate – Networking (CCA-N) - $99,217 https://www.globalknowledge.com/us-en/content/articles/top-paying-certifications/ https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/01/education/edlife/stem-jobs-industry-careers.html

Let’s talk about computer science Certifications do not only apply to computer science! https://www.midlandstech.edu/learn/training/certificates-and-certifications https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/01/education/edlife/stem-jobs-industry-careers.html