IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF INDIANA 1

2 Creating Value to Vision Education Education Career Career

3 Too often, career development is separate from academics. This separation is to the detriment of both. Placing academics in a career context provides students with an answer to the question, “Why is this subject important?” Providing an academic context to career exploration enables students to think about careers in the light of their academic experiences, their academic strengths, and their academic interests. American Career Resource Network

Indiana's Top 10 Occupations by Growth Long-Term Projections 1. Registered Nurses 2. Team Assemblers 3. Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 4. Retail Salespersons 5. Waiters and Waitresses Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Indiana Department of Workforce Development

Indiana's Top 10 Occupations by Growth Long-Term Projections 6. Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 7. 7.Customer Service Representatives 8. 8.Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 9. 9.Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers Home Health Aides Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Indiana Department of Workforce Development

Skills in Demand for Indiana As of April 16, 2007  Work As A Team Member  Apply Good Listening Skills  Maintain Safe Work Environment  Adhere To Safety Procedures  Follow Detailed Instructions  Load And Unload  Manage Time Effectively  Move Heavy Objects  Use Basic Math  Use Hand Tools

Skills in Demand for Indiana As of April 16, 2007  Acquire And Evaluate Information  Perform More Than One Task At The Same Time  Make Decisions  Apply Industry Terms And Concepts  Use Power Tools  Follow Emergency Procedures  Perform Basic Assembly  Applies Technology To Task  Follow And Give Instructions  Apply Hazardous Materials Information Source: Indiana Department of Workforce Development

8 Partnerships: Academics and Career Services   Help students define their vision   Interact with employers   Support career fairs

Partnerships: Academics and Career Services   Prepare for job interviews   Utilize classroom presentations   Partner on internship experiences

10  What is your Career Services phone number?  Do you know the staff?  Take a tour!  Services are available to all students, alumni…and you.