south aiken high school career day handout
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What do you want to be when you grow up?
Title # change Avg. Wage Career Cluster Education LevelTotal, All Occupations 13,889 16.37
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 688 14.91 Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics HS diploma/GEDLandscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 588 9.99 Agriculture, Food and Natural Resource Less than HSOffice Clerks, General 535 10.70 Business, Management and Administration HS diploma/GEDCombined Food Prep./Serving Workers, Inc. Fast Food 481 8.54 Hospitality and Tourism Less than HSRetail Salespersons 440 10.42 Marketing Sales and Service Less than HSRegistered Nurse 404 21.27 Health Science Associate's degreeJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeepers 401 9.41 Hospitality and Tourism Less than HSBookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 327 14.24 Business, Management and Administration HS diploma/GEDCashiers 320 8.66 Marketing Sales and Service Less than HSNursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 302 9.57 Health Science Career non-degreeRefuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 274 9.37 Agriculture, Food and Natural Resource Less than HSManagers of Landscaping/Lawn Service/Groundskeeping 197 13.96 Agriculture, Food and Natural Resource HS diploma/GEDReceptionists and Information Clerks 193 12.51 Business, Management and Administration HS diploma/GEDElementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 191 22.83 Education and Training Bachelor's degreeLaborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers 183 10.99 Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Less than HSManagers of Office and Administrative Workers 181 20.04 Business, Management and Administration HS diploma/GEDTeam Assemblers 153 13.52 Manufacturing Career HS diploma/GEDLicensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 144 17.69 Health Science Career non-degreeEmergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 133 17.31 Health Science Career non-degreeManagers of Retail Sales Workers 131 17.71 Marketing Sales and Service HS diploma/GEDAccountants and Auditors 129 26.43 Business, Management and Administration Bachelor's degreeMedical Assistants 125 11.56 Health Science HS diploma/GEDWaiters and Waitresses 113 8.47 Hospitality and Tourism Less than HSManagers of Construction Trades and Mining Workers 112 26.03 Architecture and Construction HS diploma/GEDSecretaries and Administrative Assistants 109 13.95 Business, Management and Administration HS diploma/GED
The Lower Savannah Workforce Area includes Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun, and Orangeburg counties.Source: www.scWorkforceInfo.com
Top 25 Projected Occupations for 2010 in the Lower Savannah Workforce Area
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$10,000
$20,000
$30,000
$40,000
$50,000
$60,000
Less than highschool
High schoolgraduate/GED
Somecollege/Associate's
Degree
Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree orhigher
$17,645 $24,579
$30,343
$40,976
$54,100
Wages by Educational Attainment in SC, 2011
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The more you learn, the more you earn!
MINIMUM• Live with parents• Use public transportation• Eat at home• Utilities (water, electricity, gas)• No Internet, cable, concerts,
downloads (Yes, you have a basic cell phone!)
• Minimum Health Insurance$4.27/hourCashier, Dishwasher, Maid(no college)
MAXIMUM• Live in apartment (no roommate)• New car!• Eat out all the time• All utilities• Internet, cable with extra channels,
concerts, downloads, movie/game rentals, the newest cell phone (web and video too!)
• Health Insurance• Gym membership• Savings for emergency, gifts,
vacations, donations, etc.$24.33/hourPublic Relations Specialist, Registered Nurse, Advertising Manager(2-4 years of college)
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Estimated Probability of Becoming a Professional Athlete
Source: NCAA at www.ncaa.org/wps/wcm/connect/public/test/issues/recruiting/probability+of+going+pro
Did You Know?• The average length of a professional athletes’ career is only 7 years because of injuries
and age.• Avoiding and treating injuries is a huge part of being a professional athlete. An injury
could end your career.• According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the 2012 average yearly earnings of
athletes were $75,760 (about $36/hour). • In SC, the average wage in 2012 for a professional athlete is $46,240 (about $22/hour).
Have a Plan B!!
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Don’t know what you want to be?Take a free career assessment!
www.yourfreecareertest.comThis free student-friendly online career test takes about 3 minutes. Test results are immediate and free, no registration required.
www.mynextmove.orgMy Next Move is an interactive tool for job seekers and students to learn more about their career options. My Next Move has tasks, skills, salary information, and more for over 900 different careers. Users can find careers through keyword search; by browsing industries that employ different types of workers; or through the O*NET Interest Profiler, a tool that offers personalized career suggestions based on a person's interests and level of work experience.
Jung Typology TestAnswer 70 Yes or No questions to get your personality type, along with the strengths of what you like, a description of your personality type, and a list of jobs that may suite your personality.
Still don’t know what you want to be? What’s your favorite subject?
CORE SUBJECT OCCUPATION (The first one is an example. Can you come up with more?)English Writer
Math Accountant
Science Biologist
US History and Government Writer
World History Travel Agent
Physical Education Coach
Computers Information Security Analyst
Languages Translator
Economics and Business Economist
Drama/Dance/Music/Art Actor
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CAREER PLANNING & RESEARCHThere are several things you can do to help make your career planning easier. Try to do as many of the activities listed in the checklist below.
Take an interest inventory.
Take an aptitude or abilities test.
Use SCOIS.
Read books about the career(s) I am interested in.
Talk to someone who is working in the job(s) I am interested in.
Attend a Job Fair or Career Day at school.
Talk to a military recruiter (if interested).
Review career or college plans with parents or guardians.
Participate in a career shadowing program.
Discuss career or college plans with a school guidance counselor.
Plus for those going to college:
Talk to college admissions office.
Look at college catalogs.
Visit schools you are interested in attending.
EXAMPLE: Career Research Worksheet for… (Blank form on back)Job Title: Tractor Trailer Truck Driver
Job Description (what people doing this job produce or provide): Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license. (www.onetonline.org)Job Duties (what they do each day): Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order; Maneuver trucks for loading, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned; Collect and verify delivery instructions and routes; Maintain logs. (www.onetonline.org)Experience/Knowledge/Education needed to do this job:Percentage Education 53 High school diploma or equivalent23 Some college, no degree22 Less than high school diploma
Average Salary for this job: $18.16/hour (US), $16.96/hour (SC)Outlook for this job: Average growth for US and SCOccupations similar to this career: Bus Drivers, City or School; Light Truck or Delivery Drivers What classes I need to take for this career: Math (for determining loads and mileage, for completing logs, for inventory management), English (to be able to read instructions and write reports), Diesel Mechanics This career interests me because: I don’t want to work in an office and I want to travel.Who can I talk to or shadow for this career? Uncle Fred and Aunt Wilma—they own their own tractor trailer
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Career Research Worksheet for…Job Title:
Job Description (what people doing this job produce or provide):
Job Duties (what they do each day):
Experience/Knowledge/Education needed to do this job:
Average Salary for this job: Outlook for this job:
Occupations similar to this career:
What classes I need to take for this career:
This career interests me because:
Who can I talk to or shadow for this career?
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WANT A PART-TIME JOB?
There are three good ways to get one:1. Fill out applications2. Check want ads or online3. Networking
APPLICATIONSMany employers use an application form rather than a resume to get the same information about all applicants or to get information not usually included on a resume. There can be many different kinds of applications: one-page, multiple-page, clean, or over copied. Tips on applications:
• Bring all information you may need, especially work history and grades in high school. • Read directions carefully and complete the form as neatly as possible (Yes—
handwriting counts!!). Proofread carefully.• Don’t leave any blanks. You can use “n/a” when it does “not apply” to you.• Avoid negative information. Use “job ended” if you have to show why you left a job. Your goal is to get an
interview and you can describe “Job ended” during the interview.• Avoid a specific salary requirement. Don’t get taken off the interview list just because the wage you put down is
too high! Just say that the salary is “open” or “negotiable.”
WANTS ADS/ONLINEWant ads (in the newspaper or online) are the second most common way to find a job opening (behind networking). Make sure the ad describes what the work would be (“server, evenings and weekends” or “day camp counselor”). Ads that never really come out and say what you will be doing should be ignored (“earn thousands of dollars each week”).
• 75% of jobs on the Internet (like Monster.com or CareerBuilder.com) are general job openings from temporary employment services.
• Many times it’s not a real job; they are just collecting resumes and not hiring right away.• Only 7% of job hunters found their job on the Internet.• Internet searching should take up about 25% of your time during a job search. Use other
job searches (networking, want ads, etc.) in addition to the Internet.• Internet job search sites should be FREE!!• Be prepared for junk mail about resume writing and job search services!
NETWORKING• Most people get a job through people they know, not by answering
newspaper ads or online openings. • Make a list of people you know: friends, family, family friends, parents of
friends, co-workers, mentors, neighbors, etc. Give them your resume!• Add to your list by going to community meetings and job fairs.• Don’t be shy! It costs nothing to ask!• Learn how to talk about yourself. Sometimes you only have a couple minutes
to make someone see what you can do so work on an “Elevator Speech.”Example of an elevator speech: Hi! My name is John Carpenter. I am a senior at South Aiken High School majoring in Construction Trades. I have a 2.9 grade point average and my favorite class is masonry. I have experience in building retaining walls and think I would be a great asset to your construction company. Here is my card. Please keep me in mind when you are hiring for part-time openings.
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Top Teen Job Sites / Job Search Engines
SnagAJob.comThe largest and one of the best sites for finding part-time jobs and internships. Search by type of job, location and zip code to generate a list of jobs. Job seekers can fill out an online profile and also apply online.
CoolWorks.comJobs at camps, amusement parks, state parks, resorts and other cool places to work. Review openings by category or state.
SimplyHired.comUse SimplyHired.com's Advanced Search option and select Seasonal (for summer jobs) or Part-Time to search for part time jobs.
GrooveJob.comJobs and employer information geared to job seekers in high school and/or college. Registration is required in order to apply for positions listed here, but it is free and they have a privacy policy in place.
The Student Conservation Association (www.thesca.org)SCA is a nationwide conservation force of college and high school volunteers who protect and restore America’s parks, forests, and other public lands. High school students can volunteer with the SCA.
CampJobs.comA nice looking site for employment in summer camp programs in the US and Canada. You can opt to search by a specific camp, but it is much easier to browse by position and region. Lots of jobs posted.
Teens4Hire.comTeens4Hire is a leading recruitment and career website for teens. They offer advice on how to find a job and write a resume, as well as the job outlook for teens. You can find information on what employers are looking for when they hire a teen employee. They offer full-time, part-time, summer, seasonal, volunteer, and vocational job listings.
Any Job Search EngineSearch any job search engine using keywords like "summer" "temporary" "part time" or the type of job you're interested in to find job opportunities for teens.
CAUTION: When searching for jobs online, be sure to keep a parent or other adult informed of what you're doing. If you decide to apply for a position you find online, run it by a parent or school counselor first — and definitely don't go for an interview without involving an adult.
Information Provided By:SC Dept. of Employment & Workforce, Labor Market Information Department
w ww.scworkforceinfo.com Lorraine Faulds: [email protected]
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