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Find Your Future Make It Happen

Career Management

Copyrighted 2014 by Coastal Georgetown AAUW

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

STEMScience

Technology

EngineeringMath

Science, Math and Technology are EVERYWHERE

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

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Average Unem

ployment Rate

Educational Level

$200

$400

$600

$800

$1000

$1200

$1400

Find Your Future Make It Happen

Career Management

Copyrighted by Coastal Georgetown AAUW

Agenda

Complete an action plan for managing your career as you move forward

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

Ready to Plan?

Get out your worksheets!

Career

Network

People to contact…

My Action Plan

Interviews

Questions to ask…

To Do Now To Do in the Future

AssessInterests & Skills

Research & Network

Invest in YourselfPlan

Make It Happen


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