Ms. Krista Richardson Director of Career Development Rhodes State College Ms. Krista Richardson Director of Career Development

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Three (3) Divisions Over 90 programs, majors and certificates Arts & Sciences Business, Technology & Public Service Health Sciences

Arts & Sciences Associate of Arts Degree Associate of Science Degree Transfer and complete a bachelor’s degree w/ a liberal arts emphasis at a four-year college or university Prepares students for continued studies in communication, English, history, psychology, sociology, and more! Associate of Science Degree Transfer and complete a Bachelor of Science degree at a four-year college or university Prepares students for continued studies in mathematics and sciences!

Business, Technology & Public Service List of Majors Accounting Major Executive Administrative Assistant Medical Administrative Assistant Culinary Arts Business Administration Major Marketing Major Human Resource Major Concrete Technology Digital Media Technology Network Security Operations Excellence Technology Web Programming/ Computer Programming Advanced Manufacturing Technology Manufacturing Engineering Technology Mechanical Engineering Technology Electronic Engineering Technology Law Enforcement Major Corrections Major Early Childhood Education Major Human Service Major Paralegal/Legal Assisting

Health Sciences Dental Hygiene Emergency Medical Services Exercise Science Medical Assisting Occupational Therapy Assistant Physical Therapist Assistant Radiographic Imaging (Radiography) Respiratory Care Veterinary Technology Nursing (LPN/RN)

In-Demand Occupations by Wages (Source: OhioMeansJobs.com) Occupational Title Starting Wage Rhodes State Major Dental Hygienists $54,420 Dental Hygiene Occupational Therapy Assistants $46,710 Occupational Therapy Assistant Physical Therapists Assistants $43,960 Physical Therapist Assistant Respiratory Therapists $43,200 Respiratory Care Radiologic Technologists $41,140 Radiographic Imaging (Radiography) Electrical Engineering Technologists $38,820 Electronic Engineering Technology Manufacturing Production Technicians Manufacturing Engineering Technology Electro-Mechanical Technicians $38,720 Electronic Engineering Technology or Mechanical Engineering Technology

In-Demand Occupations by Wages (Source: OhioMeansJobs.com) Occupational Title Starting Wage Rhodes State Major Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians $38,120 Electronic Engineering Technology Mechanical Drafters $36,840 Mechanical Engineering Technology Computer Network Support Specialists $36,160 Network Security Web Developers $36,120 Web Programming/Computer Programming Mechanical Engineering Technicians $36,050 Paralegal and Legal Assistants $30,280 Paralegal/Legal Assisting Human Resources Assis., ex. Payroll & Timekp $28,100 Human Resource Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $26,050 Veterinary Technology

In-Demand Occupations by Opening (Source: OhioMeansJobs.com) Occupational Title Annual Job Openings Physical Therapists Assistants 339 Dental Hygienists 259 Radiologic Technologists Paralegal and Legal Assistants 221 Web Developers 205 Respiratory Therapists 194 Occupational Therapy Assistants 177 Computer Network Support Specialists 148 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 98

In-Demand Occupations by Opening (Source: OhioMeansJobs.com) Occupational Title Annual Job Openings Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 89 Electrical Engineering Technologists Manufacturing Production Technicians Mechanical Engineering Technicians 69 Human Resources Assis., ex. Payroll & Timekp 56 Mechanical Drafters 36 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 15

Career Development Introduced to prospective and new students at open house events, New Student Orientation, and Welcome Day Incorporated into First Year Experience Course Invited to general education and program capstone courses to present on cover letters, resumes, interviewing, and the job search process Host a Fall Job & Internship Fair and a Spring Job & Internship Fair (97 employers attended Fall 2018) for students and alumni Host a two-day Mock Interview Days event w/ employers Offer one-on-one appointments w/ students and alumni (no expiration) Maintain an online job board and resume referral service

First Year Experience; SDE 1010 Required career exploration assignments Scavenger hunt to locate Career Development Office Complete the “Work Interest Assessment” in Focus2, major exploration and career planning software for college students Complete the “Personality Assessment” in Focus2 Complete “Occupational Exploration Worksheet” to better understand the required of desired occupation upon graduation Resources: Occupational Outlook Handbook, O*NET OnLine, and What Can I Do With This Major?

Hands-on Classroom Experience Basic Peace Officer Academy Cadaver Lab Dental Hygiene Clinic Indoor Ambulance Training Lab (built to spec) for Emergency Medical Services Majors Indoor Jail Cell Training Lab for Law Enforcement and Corrections Majors Nursing Simulation Lab w/ High-Fidelity (computerized) Patient Simulator (mannequin) On Campus Child Care Center (Practicum site for Early Childhood Education Majors Specialized Program Labs for Allied Health and Engineering Technology Majors

Experiential Learning Cooperative Education/ Internships Clinical Field Experience Fieldwork Observation Hours Practicum

Student Services & FUN! Academic Success Center (Tutoring) Accommodative Services Athletic Programs Bookstore Career Development Child Care Computer Labs w/ Printers Dental Hygiene Clinic Food Services Intramural and Recreational Programs Library Student Engagement & Activities Testing Center

Contact Information Krista Richardson Director of Career Development Public Service Building, Suite 150 Rhodes State College 4240 Campus Drive Lima, Ohio 45804 Richardson.K@RhodesState.edu (419) 995-8312