1. Career Project Amanda Carrico

2. Choose the once career pathway in the IT career that most appeals to you. Research four or five jobs in this pathway, listing the education skills required for each. Are matched to one of these jobs? Why or why not?

3. Web Design Interactive Media Education: bachelors Employer: USPTA (United States Professional Tennis Associations) Career level: Experienced (non-manager) Type: Employee, Full time Place: Houston, Texas Occupation: Video editor/Videographer/Web designer

4. Web Design Interactive Media (continued) Responsibilities: Edit video and audio content for the Web Create DVD case covers and disc face labels Assist on most video shoots Must be competent in the operation of video cameras Must be able to handle audio recording Edits DVD trailers and commercials Lead editor on USPTA in-house video projects Must be willing to learn tennis

5. Digital Media Specialist Interactive media Digital Media Specialist – Interactive media Education: High school diploma or equivalent Employer: U.S. Navy Place: Houston, Texas Benefits: $70,000 for college Full medical coverage and care in Navy or civilian facilities Competitive salary Comprehensive medical and dental coverage Free or discounted travel 30 days’ vacation with pay earned each year Low-cost life insurance Generous retirement income plus 401(k)-like savings Tax-free housing, meals and shopping And more Responsibilities: Gather facts and write articles for publications Write, edit and proofread news for radio and TV Write and produce radio and television programs Prepare layouts and content for papers, magazines and websites Maintain and repair interior communications systems Serve as a Navy professional staff photographer Operate various types of still and video equipment Operate laboratory and darkroom equipment for film processing Take and review aerial photographs, scan and edit digital video images Produce training films and video news reports Perform digital editing

6. Digital Media Specialist Interactive media (continued) Responsibilities: Gather facts and write articles for publications Write, edit and proofread news for radio and TV Write and produce radio and television programs Prepare layouts and content for papers, magazines and websites Maintain and repair interior communications systems Serve as a Navy professional staff photographer Operate various types of still and video equipment Operate laboratory and darkroom equipment for film processing Take and review aerial photographs, scan and edit digital video images Produce training films and video news reports Perform digital editing

7. Software Engineer Programming and Software Development Education Requirements: Four-year college degree preferably in computer science, information systems or life sciences At least 2 years experience with SQL Server Systems Administration experience in a Windows Server Enviornment Strong problem solving skills Superior organization and communication skills, both verbal and written Total commitment to quality and attention to detail Analytical problem solving and troubleshooting skills Familiarity with network infrastructure, different computer platforms, servers, TCP/IP

8. Software Engineer Employer: Medidata Place: Houston, Texas Career level: Experienced (non-manager) Responsibilities: Provide support for internal and external customers Manage work orders that describe particular issues, software bugs or customer problems Develop appropriate fixes or SQL scripts to resolve customer problems, or identify existing scripts or patches that must be applied Provide general process analysis and make recommendations for improvements Work with all roles within clinical study teams Work with the IT team

9. Software Programer Programming and Software Development Education Requirements: High school Diploma or equivalent Employer: Strategic Staffing Solutions Place: Houston, Texas Career level: Experienced Non-manager Experience: Must be local to Houston, Texas and be able to start immediately. Must have 3+ years of VB Scripting and ODBC experience. Must have solid experience with Visual Studio 2005. ASP.Net, SQL Server 2005, Web Services and ActiveX experience is a HUGE PLUS!