1. Find Your Future Make It Happen Career Management Copyrighted 2014 by Coastal Georgetown AAUW

2. Agenda Learn about a variety of jobs, increasing in demand, that require – Science – Technology – Engineering – Math See how investing in experience and education provide a career path Incorporate careercruising in your plans

3. How Do You Think Your Career May Develop? Probably Won’t Start at the Top You Might Do Lots of Different Things Ongoing Education Pays Off in Higher Salaries Finding a Mentor Leads to Success

4. STEM ScienceTechnology EngineeringMath

5. Science, Math and Technology are EVERYWHERE

6. Opportunity in Delaware! STEM: 4 jobs available for every unemployed person 1 In 2018, 31,000 STEM jobs 2 By 2018, 59% of jobs in DE will require a post secondary degree 3 JOBS! 1 Qualified Worker Sources 1. www.changetheequation.org 2. US Bureau of Labor Statistics 3. Georgetown University Center for Education and the Workforce

7. Careers & Specific Jobs MedicineInformation Technology & Communications Agriculture & Environmental Science Engineering

8. Medicine JobWorkplace Therapy AssistantBeebe Healthcare Clinical Research AssociateAstra Zeneca, Pharmaceutical Co. Medical Records CoderUnited Healthcare, Insurance Care ManagerBrandywine, Assisted Living Immunization Support CoordinatorWorld Health Organization, International Non-Profit Consumer Safety OfficerFood & Drug Administration, Government Things to Think About

9. Information Technology & Communications JobWorkplace Database AdministratorMountainaire, IT Department HFC TechnicianComcast, Cable & Broadcasting Co. Security Education SpecialistGlobalnest LLC, Training & Education Geek Squad Repair AgentStaples, Retail Stores Business OwnerA Del Computer, Self-employed Java ProgrammerCSC (Computer Sciences Corp), Technology Company Things to Think About

10. Agriculture & Environmental Science JobWorkplace Instructor, Applied AgricultureDelaware Tech, College or University Technical Development Support Specialist Certis USA, Research Company Rural Development Outreach Specialist University of Delaware, Extension Service Environmental Containment Specialist ILC Dover, Industry Compliance ReviewerEnvirontech Inc., Consulting Things to Think About

11. Engineering ChemicalMechanicalProcessCivilFoodAutoPetroleumBio-Med Starting salaries for graduates with engineering degrees were among the highest salaries offered in 2012

12. Invest in Yourself Education High School Course Choices Summer Programs Training Technical & Community College College & University Life long learning and Continuing Education Experience Internships – Paid – Unpaid Job Shadowing Work – Cooperative Summer Jobs Summer Programs Volunteering & Community Service After School Jobs

13. Education Pays Off $785 6% $1,070 4% 12% $470 Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics2012 Weekly Median Salary Average Unemployment Rate Educational Level $200 $400 $600 $800 $1000 $1200 $1400

15. Find Your Future Make It Happen Career Management Copyrighted by Coastal Georgetown AAUW

16. Agenda Complete an action plan for managing your career as you move forward

17. Energy Auditor Core Tasks Examine buildings to learn about their heating systems, insulation, and related details Use equipment and run tests to find air leaks and measure electricity usage Ask building owners about their energy use and examine utility bills Make suggestions on ways to save energy Prepare reports and answer owners’ questions Salary Range: $25k – $100k Employers Governments, energy auditing and utility companies, environmental and engineering firms, and construction contractors Some are self-employed Education Post-secondary education, work experience, or both Energy management, engineering, or architecture. Home inspection, construction, or HVAC and refrigeration technology. Source: Careercruising

18. Career Path Career Moves HVAC Tech Energy Auditor Energy Analyst HVAC Engineer Green Architect Salary $20/hour $40,000 $60,000 $80,000 Education AA BS B.Eng. M.Arch

19. ENERGY AUDITOR Network People to contact… Example of an Action Plan Interviews Questions to ask… Don – Delmarva Power Mary – Contractor/Builder Walt - HVAC service Sara - Auditor for Solar Co Teacher in H.S. Physical? People contact? Work for Utility? Work for myself? Education? Class Schedule – Design & Eng. College Search Summer job or internship Shadow an auditor College visits/applications To Do Now To Do in the Future

20. Ready to Plan? Get out your worksheets!

21. Career Network People to contact… My Action Plan Interviews Questions to ask… To Do Now To Do in the Future

22. Assess Interests & Skills Research & Network Invest in YourselfPlanMake It Happen