Where do you go from here?

1. Where do you go from here? There are many opportunities awaiting you – but it is all up to you!

2. You have an outstanding opportunity in the next 5 to 10 years! • Baby-boomers are going to be retiring in large numbers. • Up to 50% of workers can retire in the next 10 years. • Companies are starting to hire new workers today to address this issue. • All industries will need college graduates and technically skilled workers.

3. Industries and Careers Include - • Utilities – Many hiring hundreds each year • Government – Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Energy, . . . • Military – Large need for high tech skills • Education – Researchers and Technicians • Medical – hospitals, clinics • Every industry and skill will need you!

4. Where do all of these folks work? • Instructors • PR Representatives • Electricians • Mechanics • Administrative Assistants • Operators • IT Professionals • Project Managers • Engineers • Scientists • QA/QC Inspectors • Accountants • Nurses • HR Consultants • Industrial Hygienists • Technicians Plus many others In the Electrical Utilities!

5. Engineering Careers Include – Design, Construction, and Monitoring • Civil – building, structures, & systems • Mechanical – buildings & systems • Electrical – electronics & systems • Nuclear – nuclear reactors • Environmental – protect & restore • Industrial – buildings, systems, & processes Most senior managers are engineers!

6. Scientist & Science Professional Careers Include – • Chemist – operate & monitor systems • Health Physicist – radiation protection – monitor & protect workers and public • Biologist – study, monitor & protect the environment • Geologist – study & monitor for new & existing plants & dams • Hydrologist – study & monitor for new & existing plants & dams • Meteorologist – monitor & predict • Industrial Hygienists – monitor & protect workers • Emergency Planners – design & monitor response to problems & weather

7. Business Careers Include – • Accountants – budget development & monitoring • Human Resource Consultants – provide HR support to workers • Public Relations Representative – interface with public • Project Managers – plan & implement projects • IT Professionals – design, operate, & monitor software, hardware, & networks • Administrative Assistants – people who really make everything happen!!!

8. Craft & Technician Careers Include – • Chemistry – operate & monitor systems • Radiation Protection – monitor & protect workers • Maintenance – repair mechanical components • I&E – repair & calibrate electrical components & systems • QA/QC Inspectors – ensure quality work by the rules • Warehouse Personnel – receive, inventory, & issue materials • Purchasers – negotiate for & procure materials • Drivers – deliver materials & components • Distribution & Line Crews – repair power lines

9. Operation Careers Include – • Operations tech – operate & monitor systems & plant in the field • Control Room Operators – operate & monitor systems & plant in the control room • Unit Supervisors – monitor & direct operations of a single unit • Shift Managers – monitor & direct operations of all units at a site • System Dispatchers – monitor & direct operations of all units on the system

10. Would You Believe Careers Include – • Nurses – physicals & injury treatment • Security –monitor & protect plants • Instructors – teach technical & people skills • Lawyers – make sure we follow laws • Lobbyists – work with city, county, state, & federal governments

11. Co-op Programs – Work some semesters May take longer to graduate Summer Internships – Work during summer Normal time to graduate Consider Work – Study Options Benefits? • Earn Money!!! • Get to visit area where you may want to live. • Try a career before you graduate. • Get your foot in the door – many companies hire from here.

12. Where do you go from here? Anywhere you want!