find your future make it happen career management copyrighted 2014 by coastal georgetown aauw
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Agenda• Learn about a variety of jobs, increasing in
demand, that require – Science– Technology– Engineering– Math
• See how investing in experience and education provide a career path
• Incorporate careercruising in your plans
How Do You Think Your Career May Develop?
• Probably Won’t Start at the Top• You Might Do Lots of Different Things
• Ongoing Education Pays Off in Higher Salaries• Finding a Mentor Leads to Success
Opportunity in Delaware!
• STEM: 4 jobs available for every unemployed person1
• In 2018, 31,000 STEM jobs2 • By 2018, 59% of jobs in DE
will require a post secondary degree3
JOBS!
1 QualifiedWorkerSources 1. www.changetheequation.org
2. US Bureau of Labor Statistics 3. Georgetown University Center for Education and the Workforce
Careers & Specific Jobs
Medicine Information Technology &Communications
Agriculture & Environmental Science
Engineering
MedicineJob Workplace
Therapy Assistant Beebe HealthcareClinical Research Associate Astra Zeneca, Pharmaceutical Co.Medical Records Coder United Healthcare, InsuranceCare Manager Brandywine, Assisted LivingImmunization Support Coordinator World Health Organization,
International Non-Profit
Consumer Safety Officer Food & Drug Administration, Government
Things to Think About
Information Technology & Communications
Job Workplace
Database Administrator Mountainaire, IT Department
HFC Technician Comcast, Cable & Broadcasting Co.
Security Education Specialist Globalnest LLC, Training & Education
Geek Squad Repair Agent Staples, Retail Stores
Business Owner A Del Computer, Self-employed
Java Programmer CSC (Computer Sciences Corp), Technology Company
Things to Think About
Agriculture & Environmental Science
Job Workplace
Instructor, Applied Agriculture Delaware Tech, College or University
Technical Development Support Specialist
Certis USA, Research Company
Rural Development Outreach Specialist
University of Delaware,Extension Service
Environmental Containment Specialist
ILC Dover, Industry
Compliance Reviewer Environtech Inc., Consulting
Things to Think About
Engineering
Chemical
Mechanical
Process
Civil
Food
Auto
Petroleum
Bio-Med
Starting salaries for graduates with engineering degrees
were among the highest salaries offered in 2012
Invest in Yourself
Education• High School Course
Choices• Summer Programs• Training• Technical & Community
College• College & University• Life long learning and
Continuing Education
Experience•Internships
– Paid– Unpaid
•Job Shadowing•Work – Cooperative•Summer Jobs•Summer Programs•Volunteering & Community Service•After School Jobs
Education Pays Off
No HS Degree HS Degree Some College AA Degree BA Degree MA Degree Prof Degree
Wk Salary
Unemploy
2%
$1735
2%
4%
6%
8%
10%
12%
14%
$785
6%
$1,070
4%
12%
$470
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2012
Wee
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Med
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Sala
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Average Unem
ployment Rate
Educational Level
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1000
$1200
$1400
Energy AuditorCore Tasks•Examine buildings to learn about their heating systems, insulation, and related details•Use equipment and run tests to find air leaks and measure electricity usage•Ask building owners about their energy use and examine utility bills•Make suggestions on ways to save energy•Prepare reports and answer owners’ questions
Salary Range: $25k – $100k
Employers• Governments, energy auditing and
utility companies, environmental and engineering firms, and construction contractors
• Some are self-employedEducation• Post-secondary education, work
experience, or both• Energy management, engineering,
or architecture. • Home inspection, construction, or
HVAC and refrigeration technology.
Source: Careercruising
Career PathCareer Moves
HVAC TechEnergy AuditorEnergy AnalystHVAC EngineerGreen Architect
Salary$20/hour$40,000$60,000$80,000$80,000
EducationAABSBSB.Eng. M.Arch
ENERGY AUDITOR
Network
People to contact…
Example of an Action Plan
Interviews
Questions to ask…Don – Delmarva PowerMary – Contractor/BuilderWalt - HVAC serviceSara - Auditor for Solar CoTeacher in H.S.
Physical?People contact?Work for Utility?Work for myself?Education?
Class Schedule – Design & Eng.College SearchSummer job or internship
Shadow an auditorCollege visits/applications
To Do Now To Do in the Future
Career
Network
People to contact…
My Action Plan
Interviews
Questions to ask…
To Do Now To Do in the Future