1. Career Pathways Overview Career Specialist Emily Kiger Clevenger, M.Ed.

2. Introduction Emily Kiger Clevenger, M.Ed ◦ Background- History and Lanaguage teacher for 10 years ◦ Adult Ed teacher at night for 1.5 years ◦ My job is to help you learn more about career options and schooling!

3. Main Purpose Use education as a tool for job training so you can attain a job OR a higher wage job. We will work to assist you in providing resources and motivation!

4. How? Help you learn skills for a high demand job or further your education into college or vocational school. Emphasize job readiness skills, employability skills, remediation, and through a strong connection with two year colleges, employers and the military. Aka. Typing, computer skills, resumes, interview practice

5. Why Career Readiness and Education? *2009 median annual earnings data come from the Bureau of Labor Statistics HS Dropout- $23,608 HS Graduate- $32,552 College Graduate- $53,300

6. What are some factors besides wage that make it harder for a dropout or someone with less education to earn money?

7. Factors to think about How many jobs available or hiring What types of jobs available or qualify for What types of further education you can apply for or pay for Pay gas/car to get to a different job If can make part time/full time position Can make benefits? Days off, sick leave, insurance

8. Minimum Wage The 2013 minimum wage in Florida is $7.79 per hour, effective January 1, 2013, with a minimum wage of at least $4.77 per hour for tipped employees, in addition to tips. $7.79x 40 hours= $311.60 $311.60 x.82 (18% taxes)=$255.51 take home x 4 weeks in month= $1,022.05 Budget $1,022.05 Rent? Car payment? Car insurance? Health care or doctor visit? Child care? Food? Gas? Bus pass? Clothes, fun?

9. Our Process Introduction-Today! Interest Inventory – will tell us what you are interested in for a career Group Lessons- Resume Writing, Interviewing Skills, Types of colleges, certificates, jobs One on One Counseling-walking you through the process of registering for programs or college

10. Game! How many months for someone with a hs diploma to be certified to be a heating and air tech (HVAC Tech) making $20.45 hr/$42,530 yr?

11. HVAC Tech Only 15 months in Lake City at Gateway CC! Only 1 year program at Fl. State College in Jville!

12. Game! How long do you think it will take to become a licensed practical nurse (LPN) making $19.42hr/40,380yr?

13. At Gateway, only 45 credit hours which is only 15 classes! If you took 3 classes a semester that is less than two years! At FSCJ, only 1 year program! Is 12 month of extra effort worth that career?

14. Want to know how to move up at Walmart, DC? Get a logistics diploma! Logistics and Trans. Specialist Applied Tech. Diploma 18 C.Hr Diploma=more jobs you can apply for!

15. How to set up appt? I am here on WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY. I will begin speaking to you in small groups after our interest inventory! My office is downstairs, new building with a wreath by the door. I have a calendar on my door that you can write on.

16. We discussed ‘Why?’, now ‘How!’ Many options: We will start with … ◦ Colleges ◦ Gateway CC, FSCJ, St. Johns CC, St Leo ◦ AA, AS, certificates

17. Options? Associates of Arts Degree ◦ Two year program ◦ Can transfer to four year school to continue to Bachelor's Degree Associates of Science Degree ◦ Two year program ◦ Can transfer to four year school to continue to Bachelor’s Degree Certificates ◦ Different programs from 3-36 months

18. Commercial Heating and Air Pay ◦ HVAC Tech $20.45 hr/$42,530 yr Education ◦ HVAC program is 15 months Job Outlook 2010-2020 34% (much faster than average) What is an Outlook?

19. Nursing Pay ◦ Registered Nurse R.N. $31.10 hr/64,690 yr ◦ Licensed Practical Nurse $19.42hr/40,380yr Education requirements ◦ Occupational Credit Certificate in Practical Nursing (45 credits) ◦ A.S. in Registered Nursing (72 C.Hr) ◦ B.S. Nursing Job Outlook 2010-2020 ◦ RN 26% (faster than average) ◦ LPN 22% (faster than average)

20. Medical Record Transcription Pay ◦ $32,900 yr/ $15.82 Hr Education ◦ Applied Technology Diploma in Medical Records Transcription (33 C.Hr) Job Outlook 2010-2020 ◦ 6% Slower than Average

21. Logistics (Warehousing/trucking) Pay ◦ Logistician $70,800 yr/$34.04Hr ◦ Warehouse, trucking companies ◦ Walmart, etc. Education ◦ Logistics and Trans. Specialist Applied Tech. Diploma 18 C.Hr ◦ A.S. Supply Chain Management 64 C.Hr. ◦ B.S. Job Outlook 2010-2020 26% (faster than avg.) Note**Popular here

22. Landscape Technology Pay ◦ $19.45Hr/$40,460ya and up Education ◦ Applied Technology Diploma in Horticulture 18 C.hr ◦ A.S. Landscape Technology 64 C.Hr Job Outlook 2010-2020 20% (faster than avg)

23. IT-Information Technology Pay ◦ Computer Support Specialist $44,470 up to Computer Programmers $70,140 Education ◦ 3 different Certificates in IT field 12, 18, 33 C.Hr. ◦ 2 different A.S. 63 C.hr. ◦ B.S. Job Outlook 2010-2020 Are computers going anywhere? **Popular