MAJORS AND CAREER RESOURCES
Examining relationships between majors and careers
Declaring a major is not the same thing as choosing a career, since you can use your studies to move in all kinds of different directions. Here are two very cool charts created by the Human Capital Resource Corporation. On one chart, choose a major to see the professions of people with a bachelor's degree in that area. On the other chart, choose a profession and see the majors of the people working in that area.
The Economic Guide to Picking a College Major | Fivethirtyeight.com
”The millions of American college students heading back to campus this month face a grim reality: A college degree is no guarantee of economic success. But through their choice of major, they can take at least some steps toward boosting their odds.”
95% of Post-Recession Jobs Went to College Educated: Study | Insurance Journal
”Out of the 11.6 million jobs created in the post-recession economy, 11.5 million went to workers with at least some college education, according to newly research from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce. Of these jobs, 8.4 million went to workers with a bachelor’s degree or higher. ‘The recovery has been virtually nonexistent for less-educated workers,’” the study’s author concludes.
O*NET Interest Profiler
Wondering what to do with your life? Here is a very useful tool. It is linked to a variety of resources from the US Department of Labor about job openings and career paths.
Top 22 Best College Majors | Kiplinger
One way to increase your chances of earning a good living is to pick a college major that prepares you to work in a field that pays well. Here are some of the best options and how you might expect to fare.
5 Myths About Becoming an Astronaut
Want to be an astronaut? All you need is a STEM degree and three years experience!
”Have you ever wondered if you have what it takes to become a NASA Astronaut? The term ‘astronaut’ derives from the Greek word meaning ‘space sailor,’ and refers to all who have been launched as crew members aboard NASA spacecraft bound for orbit and beyond. We’re looking for a new class of astronauts to join the NASA team, and here are a few things to know.”
Educators Rising
Here is an organization for future teachers, and I think it would be a great idea for those considering careers in education to join. It has good resources, including college planning resources, and when you join you are also qualified to apply for a whole bunch of scholarships. So check it out and give it a try!!
Fashion Institute of Technology
Did you know there is a school in the State University of New York system where you study fashion? It's a famous school, with connections to a lot of designers and manufacturers, with a pretty reasonable tuition? It's the Fashion Institute of Technology and two students that I know of from our area went there. One is now a window designer for Anthropologie in Seattle and another is a designer in Milan. Many wonderful paths. Students with a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) are eligible to apply.
Idaho STEM Action Center
This is a great resource for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) opportunities in Idaho.
NW Intermountain Dream It. Do It. - Open Doors & Minds to Idaho Manufacturing
Interested in careers in manufacturing in the region? This group in the Lewiston/Clarkston Valley has some good resources and events that you should check out!
Vocational Education Is Smarter Than You Think
”Many of today’s rewarding and well-paying jobs do not require a university degree, but do require some form of post-secondary training, as well as general workplace skills: the ability to communicate well, to collaborate, to problem-solve, and to adapt to change. One of the best ways to get these skills is through apprenticeship training.”
I Think, Therefore I Earn
The rise in stock of philosophy graduates: “Philosophy graduates are suddenly all the rage with employers. What can they possibly have to offer?” - The Guardian
STEM Pros Share Secrets to Boost Teen Interest
Making real-world connections can spark teens' interest in STEM.
There are opportunities to find great mentors at local universities.
Feeding English Majors in the 21st Century
A new course teaches undergraduates in the humanities how to market themselves for the new economic normal.
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