1. Operation Inform 2010 Hot Jobs & Emerging Careers
How SUNY Prepares Students for
21st Century Jobs

2. Session Goals Highlight hot and emerging jobs and careers
Communicate the depth and breadth of academic programs across the SUNY system that support students’ pursuit of 21st century professions

3. Resources

4. NACE Top Paid Majors Petroleum Engineering Chemical Engineering
Mining & Mineral Engineering (incl. geological)
Computer Science
Computer Engineering
Electrical/Electronics & Communications Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering
Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering
Information Sciences & Systems

5. Top- Paid Majors: SUNY Offerings
University at Buffalo, Stony Brook University
Chemical Engineering
36 campuses
Associate 23
Bachelor's 24
Computer Science & Computer Engineering/ Computer Engineering Technology
Alfred State, Binghamton, University at Buffalo, Buffalo State, Broome, Canton, Erie, Farmingdale, Hudson Valley, Maritime, Mohawk Valley, Monroe, Nassau, New Paltz, Onondaga, Stony Brook, SUNYIT, Suffolk,
Electrical/ Electronics & Communications Engineering/ Electrical Engineering Technology

6. Top- Paid Majors: SUNY Offerings
Alfred State, Binghamton, Broome, University at Buffalo, Buffalo State, Canton, Erie, Farmingdale, Hudson Valley, Maritime, Mohawk Valley, Morrisville, Stony Brook, SUNYIT
Mechanical Engineering /
Engineering Technology
Adirondack, Albany, Alfred State, Brockport, Broome, Buffalo State, Canton, Cayuga, Clinton, Cobleskill, Columbia-Greene, Corning, Delhi, Dutchess, Erie, Farmingdale, Finger Lakes, Fredonia, Fulton-Montgomery, Genesee, Hudson Valley, Jamestown, Jefferson, Mohawk Valley, Monroe, Morrisville, Niagara, Onondaga, Oswego, Old Westbury, Plattsburgh, Rockland, Schenectady, Stony Brook, Suffolk, Sullivan, SUNYIT, Tompkins-Cortland, Ulster, Westchester
Information Sciences and Systems

7. Yahoo! Five Fast Growing Careers That Pay
Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts
Computer Software Engineers
Financial Analysts and Personal Financial Advisors
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
Physical Therapist Assistants

8. Fastest Growing Jobs: SUNY Offerings
Finance
Accounting
Business
Financial Analysis
Substance Abuse /Mental Health
Psychology & Sociology
Social Welfare : Social Work
Counselors
7 campuses offer degrees in Physical Therapy Assistant
6 campuses offer 3+3 and 3+4 combined Physical Therapy degrees with Upstate Medical University
4 campuses offer DPT degrees in Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy/ Physical Therapy Assistant

9. Kiplinger’s List of Recession-Proof Careers
Health Care
Education
Security
Environmental Sciences
Globalization
Government

10. US News and World Report: The 50 Best Careers of 2010
biomedical engineer
commercial pilot
curators
film and video editors
financial advisors
financial analysts
firefighting
logistician
marriage and family therapist
medical and public health social worker
meteorologist
network architect
plumbers
PT and PT assistant RN
school psychologist
security system installers
special education
technical writers
urban planning
veterinarian
x-ray technician

11. Hot Jobs: SUNY Offerings
Over 100 different programs in health care ranging from Allied Health Care to Pre-med
Health Care
246 program options
Associate 52; Bachelor's 192; Certificate 4
Education

12. Hot Jobs: SUNY Offerings
44 campuses offer these programs
Security/ Criminal Justice
International Relations
International Studies
History
Political Science
Government/ Civic

13. Hot Jobs: SUNY Offerings
Alfred State, Albany, Broome, Buffalo State, Canton, Cortland, Dutchess, Farmingdale, Finger Lakes, Delhi, Jamestown, Morrisville, Oneonta, Orange, Oswego, Ulster
Science/ Technology
Brockport, Binghamton, University at Buffalo, Cortland, ESF, Hudson Valley, Fredonia, Geneseo, Maritime, New Paltz, Oneonta, Oswego, Plattsburgh, Potsdam, Purchase, Stony Brook
Environmental Sciences

14. Hot Jobs: SUNY Offerings
Brockport, Cortland, Geneseo, Herkimer, Maritime, Mohawk Valley, New Paltz, Oneonta, Niagara, Oswego, Orange, Plattsburgh, Tompkins Cortland
Global Business/ Finance
Alfred State, University at Buffalo, Purchase, Fredonia, FIT, New Paltz
Creative Jobs Services

15. CNN.com: Emerging Jobs Poised for Growth
Health Informatics Technician
Simulation Developer
Emergency Management
Career Counselors
Patient Advocates
Home stager

16. WHAT’S NEW? 10 New Careers 10 New Majors Blogger New Media
Content/Community Managers
Biotechnology
Green Funeral Directors
Organic Agriculture
Interior Re-designers
Homeland Security
Patient Advocates
E-Business/E-Marketing
Senior Move Management
Computer Game Design
Social Media Strategists
Forensic Accounting
User Experience Analyst
Human Computer Interaction
Video Journalists
Society and the Environment
Virtual Business Service Providers
Nanotechnology

17. Emerging Careers: SUNY Offerings
Bachelor’s Degree - Cortland, Fredonia, Purchase
Associate Degree - Finger Lakes, Herkimer, Tompkins Cortland
New Media
University at Buffalo , ESF, Finger Lakes, Genesee, Hudson Valley, Jamestown , Jamestown (Cattaraugus), Tompkins Cortland
Biotechnology
Associate Degree - Broome, Onondaga
Certificate - Erie CC (City), Erie CC (North)
Homeland Security

18. Green Careers High Demand Changing Skills New
Bus Drivers: increased demand for public transit
Construction Managers: will need to learn more about green construction and retrofitting
Energy Auditors: conduct audits to determine energy efficiency of homes and buildings
Agricultural Inspectors: increased demand for organic and sustainable farming techniques
Public Relations Specialists: will need to develop expertise in marketing green products or services
Chief Sustainability Officers: oversee green activities at their organizations
Carpenters and Carpenter Helpers: needed to work on green construction or retrofitting projects
Farmers and Ranchers: may need to expand sustainable farming practices
Wind Energy Engineers: design and develop wind farm systems

19. Green Careers: SUNY Offerings
Canton
Renewable Energy Systems
Clinton
Wind Energy and Turbine Technology
Morrisville
Renewable Energy Technology
Schenectady
Alternative Energy Technology
Energy
12 SUNY Campuses
26 Programs
Associate 19
Bachelor's 3
Certificate 4
Construction

20. Green Careers: SUNY Offerings
35 SUNY campuses offer Public Relations/Communications majors:
34 Associate
23 Bachelor’s
3 Certificate
Public Relations/ Communications
34 Campuses
Associate 34
Bachelor's 45
Sustainability Programs

21. 21st Century Skills Liberal Arts Colleges in SUNY
The ability to act independently and solve problems on their own.
Strong interpersonal written, oral, and social skills to collaborate
with colleagues.
Strong global literacy to understand people around the world.
The ability to acquire the information they need to do the job.
The ability to learn new skills as corporations change strategies to
stay competitive.
Liberal Arts Colleges in SUNY

22. 21st Century Skills: SUNY Offerings
Study Abroad
Senior Projects
Internships
Career Development
21st Century Skills: SUNY Offerings

23. Advice to Students: Be informed Pursue your passion
The nature of individual jobs can change in a short amount of time
Don’t limit yourself - explore and choose areas of interest rather than specific jobs
Consider how career interests, abilities and academic strengths relate to college majors

24. Questions?