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Sophomore Seminars

1/8/2019

Sophomore Seminars start this week in advisory! Below are some useful resources for students to begin thinking about possible careers they are interested in.

Naviance: student.naviance.com/
Go to "Careers"

MASS CIS: https://portal.masscis.intocareers.org/
Sign in as a MASS Resident

January and February's Career Spotlight: Health Sciences

1/3/2019

December's Career Spotlight: Law, Public Safety & Security

11/30/2018

This month the College and Career Center is looking at careers in Law, Public Safety and Security.
To kick it off, the TSA is doing a presentation on Thursday 12/6 during X block in the College and Career Center rm 279. Stay tuned for more events this month!
Below are a number of pathways relating to law, public safety, and security...

THURSDAY 12/6 X BLOCK

11/28/2018

THURSDAY X BLOCK

10/2/2018

What is Career Exploration?

9/28/2018

The top 10 occupations that are predicted to grow the fastest in the next 10 years (Bureau of Labor Statistics)

9/21/2018

1. Solar photovoltaic installers (Do in 2)
Projected growth rate: 105 percent
Median pay: $39,240 per year

2. Wind turbine service technicians (Do in 2)
Projected growth rate: 96 percent
Median pay: $52,260 per year

3. Home health aides (Do in 2)
Projected growth rate: 47 percent
Median pay: $22,600 per year

4. Personal care aides (Do in 2)
Projected growth rate: 37 percent
Median pay: $21,920 per year

5. Physician assistants
Projected growth rate: 37 percent
Median pay: $101,480 per year

6. Nurse practitioners
Projected growth rate: 36 percent
Median pay: $100,910 per year

7. Statisticians
Projected growth rate: 33 percent
Median pay: $80,500 per year

8. Physical therapists assistants (Do in 2)
Projected growth rate: 31 percent
Median pay: $56,610 per year

9. Software developers, applications
Projected growth rate: 30 percent
Median pay: $100,080 per year

10. Mathematicians
Projected growth rate: 29 percent
Median pay: $80,500 per year

Do In 2- Careers That are Obtainable in 2 Years or Less

9/11/2018

HOW MUCH COULD YOU MAKE A YEAR AS A…

Nursing Assistants
$32340

Massage Therapists
$46590

Dental Assistants
$44770

Medical Assistants
$39310

Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
$36410

Postal Service Mail Carriers
$50930

Boilermakers
$64410

Brickmasons and Blockmasons
$65570

Stonemasons
$49070

Construction Laborers
$53230

Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators
$62950

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
$45190

Electricians
$65210

Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall
$43830

Insulation Workers, Mechanical
$72980

Painters, Construction and Maintenance
$49150

Pipelayers
$68040

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
$66900

Plasterers and Stucco Masons
$65010

Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers
$61980

Roofers
$56340

Sheet Metal Workers
$68290

Structural Iron and Steel Workers
$71840

Solar Photovoltaic Installers
$54330

Welcome Back to the 2018/2019 School Year

9/6/2018

Welcome back!

Stop by the College and Career Center to say hi to Ms. Cordner and Mr. Libenzon!

Save the date! The College and Career Center will host its Yearly Opening Thursday 10/4 during X Block (rm 279).

This month's Career Spotlight is "Do In 2", meaning careers, programs, etc that can be obtained in 2 years or less! Stay tuned for upcoming Coffee Talks beginning in October!

Welcome!

10/3/2017

Welcome to the Career Counselor Blog brought to you by Kate Cordner, Career Counselor!
Want to learn more about what you are interested in? Looking for an after school job? Want to explore different careers? Come to the College and Career Center rm 279 or stop by Ms. Cordner's office, rm 280!
ALSO...
Visit Naviance www.naviance.com/ for the most recent job postings under the "Job Opportunities" page or check out the Jobs Board across from the College and Career Center!