School to Career Connections

1. School to Career Connections Cherokee High School – Warrior Wednesday

2. So you want to be King of the World?

3. Or Queen….

4. That is a great goal! Just in case it does not work out… Here are some more ideas.

5. Are you interested in the Heath Care industry? • Health care is the largest industry in the U.S. and will continue to grow. • Ten of the 20 fastest growing occupations are healthcare related. • Employment opportunities in nontraditional settings such as ambulatory care and out-patient surgery clinics, home health, and other alternative delivery systems will outpace demand in traditional settings. • Sample Jobs • Physician assistants • Physical therapists • Marriage and family therapists • Mental health and substance abuse social workers • Dental hygienists • Pharmacy technicians • Physical therapist assistants • Social and human service assistants • Phlebotomist

6. What is a Phlebotomist? • In simple terms, a phlebotomist is someone who draws blood. • Training? Salary? Schools that offer the program? • A two- or four-year degree is not required to practice phlebotomy. Typically, phlebotomists can start their careers after four months to a year of education. • The median expected salary for a typical Phlebotomist in the United States is $29,214 • Many technical colleges offer a certificate programs in phlebotomy. • This program includes courses in anatomy and physiology and medical terminology.

7. Dental hygienists • Dental hygienists focus on preventing and treating oral diseases-both to protect teeth and gums. • Training? Salary? • 2- or 4-year degree in dental hygiene. • Dental hygienists earn between $56,235 and $71,080

8. Pharmacy technicians Pharmacy technicians and aides help licensed pharmacists prepare prescription medications, provide customer service, and perform administrative duties within a pharmacy setting. Pharmacy technicians generally are responsible for receiving prescription requests, counting tablets, and labeling bottles. • Median pay in 2006: $26,510 • Education/training: Most of the training a pharmacy technician receives is on the job. However, education, experience, certification, and customer service skills will aid someone looking to break into this field. • Job outlook: The demand for pharmacy technicians will increase along with the elderly population. Pharmacies looking to cut costs will shift more responsibilities from pharmacists to technicians.

9. What about Business?

10. Computer software and systems software engineers Median pay: $87,250 Education/training: A bachelor's degree and experience with a variety of software and systems are a must. However, engineers are expected to continue to educate themselves in the latest technology. Job outlook: This occupation will grow as the demand for computer networking skills, particularly at companies, increases. The need for new Internet applications, system safety, and upgrading are a few of the specific needs this job handles.

11. Financial analysts • Financial analysts help people decide how to invest their money. They work for banks, insurance companies, mutual funds, and securities firms. Median pay: $77,280 Education/training: Financial analysts are required to have a bachelor's or master's degree. Job outlook: As the financial industry grows in size and complexity, so will the demand for analysts, particularly at mutual funds.

12. Software Game Designers • This career is so popular many designers design for free. This way, they hope to be noticed by the large gaming companies. • These are just some of the characteristics companies will look for when hiring designers: • Good problem solving skills • Perfectionist • Knowledge about such things as graphic designing, computer animation and game developmenti also, necessary. • Average Pay: $0 - $180,000

13. Are you the Next Chipper Jones?? What if you get hurt? What will you do?

14. What other careers are there in the sports industry? • Marketing , Broadcasting, Sport Writing, Public Relations • Sports Rehabilitation & Orthopedics, Athletic Training, Sports Nutrition, Sports Psychologist • Stadium and Sports Facilities Operations, Sporting Goods and Equipment, Electronic Games and Computer-assisted training devices (Product Development and Design) • Coach, Instructor, Referee, Athletic Director

15. Are you a People Person? Then a job in the leisure and hospitality is for you!

16. leisure and hospitality • Hotel general manager • Hotel clerk • Meeting and convention planner • Executive chef • Bed and Breakfast Operators • Travel Agent • Cruise Ship employee • Hair Salon Worker • Pilot

17. How do you become a hair stylist? • A full-time cosmetology program can be completed in less than two years. You will learn all the basic skills you need in hair design, as well as skin care, nail care and make-up. Many hair stylists launch their careers by apprenticing under an experienced stylist for a year or two after they graduate from school. • The median expected salary for a typical Hairdresser/Hairstylist in the United States is $23,527.

18. Meeting and convention planner • People with a variety of educational or work backgrounds can become meeting and convention planners. • Planners often work long hours in the period prior to and during a meeting or convention, and extensive travel may be required. • Median annual wages of meeting and convention planners in May 2008 were $44,260.

19. pilot? • Well what kind of pilot?

20. How do you become an airline pilot? • Minimum Requirements Certificates / Ratings:All certificates and ratings required to be U.S.A. FAA issued: Commercial Pilot Certificate with Multi-engine and Instrument rating (without limitations)Flight Experience: • 1500 hours total time in airplanesEducation: • High School diploma or GED is required. • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university is preferred Salary: 50,000 - $200,000

21. Do you follow the rules? Then a career in law enforcement is for you!

22. Careers in Law Enforcement • Police Officer • FBI Agent • Forensic Scientist • Game Warden • Parole Officer • Prison Guard • Lawyer • Homeland Security • Paralegal

23. What is a forensic scientist? • A forensic scientist investigates crimes by collecting and analyzing physical evidence. They are sometimes called crime scene investigators or forensic science technicians. • To receive an entry-level technician position, you may want to have a two-year degree in criminal justice or forensics. • Forensic scientists earned a median hourly wage of $24.75 and median annual earnings of $51,480 in 2009 .

24. How do you become a FBI Agent? • To become an FBI Special Agent you must be a U.S. citizen. You must be at least 23 years of age. You must possess a four-year degree from a college or university. You must have at least three years of professional work experience. You must be completely available for assignment anywhere in the FBI's jurisdiction. You must pass a fitness test. You must have at least 20/20 vision in one eye. • Salary - $55,000 - $106,000.

25. What is a Paralegal • Paralegals are professionals trained to assist lawyers in various legal capacities. Paralegals conduct factual and legal research, draft legal documents, work with clients, and manage cases. • You can expect to earn between $30,200 and $48,760 per year as a paralegal.

26. Gaming surveillance officers and gaming investigators • Observe casino or casino hotel operation for irregular activities such as cheating or theft by either employees or patrons. • Median pay: $30,470 Education/training: A certificate program is likely the highest level of education needed for this position. Training is often conducted in a casino-like atmosphere using surveillance equipment. Prior casino or security experience is preferred. Job outlook: It's no surprise why this profession will grow through 2016; look no further than Massachusetts, which is considering building three casinos.

27. Do you want to be the center of attention? Then a career in the entertainment industry is for you!

28. If you are not the next American Idol… Try these careers Writer Costume Design Agent Choreographers Dancers Actor Restaurant Server

29. Theatrical and performance makeup artists • Apply makeup to performers to reflect period, setting, and situation of their role. • Sample of reported job titles: Makeup Artist, Hair and Makeup Designer, Special Effects Makeup Artist, Commercial Makeup Artist, Prosthetic Makeup Designer • Median pay: $36,730 Education/training: A high school diploma or GED may be required depending on the employer. There are also schools that specialize in makeup artist training, but this is not required.

30. Script Supervisor • A script supervisor's main duty is to document every detail surrounding movie scenes as they are filmed. • In a movie, if you see a glass of water half full and then full the next minute, the script supervisor is not doing a good job. • Although no formal qualifications are required to become a Script Supervisor, some film schools and training courses offer a good basic grounding in the skills and knowledge required.  • Average Pay: $20-$40 an hour.

31. Summer jobs! • All employers like a job candidate with experience. • How can you get experience? • Get a summer job, volunteer, help out, attend summer programs. The possibilities are endless. • Be flexible! • Create your own job if no one is hiring. Advertise for lawn care, babysitting, teaching computer classes on subdivision bulletin boards. • Get busy! The early bird really does get the worm – and the money too!

32. Now what? Get out of bed! Start looking!