Unemployment rate Education attained Median weekly earnings in 2009 (Percent) in 2009 (Dollars) 2.5% Doctoral degree $1,532 2.3 Professional degree 1,529 3.9 Master's degree 1,257 5.2 Bachelor's degree 1,025 6.8 Associate degree 761 8.6 Some college, no degree 699 9.7 High-school graduate 626 14.6 Less than a high school diploma 454 7.9 All Workers 774 Note: Data are 2009 annual averages for persons age 25 and over. Earnings are for full-time wage and salary workers. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Population Survey. BLS has some data on the employment status of the civilian noninstitutional population 25 years and over by educational attainment, sex, race, and Hispanic origin online. The Bureau of the Census also has some data on the educational attainment online.http://www.bls.gov/emp/ep_chart_001.txt
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kcable
Feb 20, 2011 2:37 PM
Career planning is an important part of life and begins with self awareness.
1) Interests are something that represents an individual's likes and dislikes.
2) Skills are learned and developed over time. Skills can be transferrable from job to job (i.e. communication skills) and some are job specific (i.e. XML programming).
There are a number of different types of skills:
• Cognitive - or intellectual skills that require thought processes
• Perceptual - interpretation of presented information
• Motor - movement and muscle control
• Perceptual motor - involve the thought, interpretation and movement skills
3) Values are things that are important to a person.
Work values relate to activities and attributes of the work such as independence, social, leadership, recognition, power, and prestige.
Another part of planning entails knowledge related to the world of work.
The Guidance Office can help students do exploration through using a variety of self assessment tools.
Here are a few sites that students can begin with to start their exploration.
1) New York Career Zone
2) DISCOVER
3) O*Net Career Exploration Tools
4) Career Activites and Vocational Lesson Plans
kcable
Apr 1, 2011 9:54 AM
MIDDLE SCHOOL CAREER EXPLORATION
Exploration is an important part of career planning. There is a fun and interactive way for students to learn about themselves and careers and it is called “Drive of Your Life” (http://www.driveofyourlife.org/). This is free online career exploration game that helps middle-school students learn more about themselves, higher education and careers. This free educational tool lets kids answer a series of questions about themselves to learn what careers could interest them and then go on a virtual drive to learn more about each of those careers – all in their own customized car.
Why Go to College?
Whether you are uncertain about going to college or you just need some reassurance you're on the right track, here are a few reasons to go to college:
• Every bit of education you get after high school increases the chances you'll earn good pay. Most college graduates earn more money during their working years than people who stop their education at high school earn.
• The more education you get the more likely it is you will always have a job. According to one estimate, by the year 2028 there will be 19 million more jobs for educated workers than there are qualified people to fill them.
• Continuing education after high school is much more important for your generation than it was for your parents' generation. Today most good jobs require more than a high school diploma. Businesses want to hire people who know how to think and solve problems.
• Education beyond high school gives you a lot of other benefits, including meeting new people, taking part in new opportunities to explore your interests, and experiencing success.
Average yearly income by educational attainment
Professional degree $119,009
Doctoral degree $92,863
Master's degree $67,898
Bachelor's degree $54,689
Associate's degree $37,990
Some college $31,421
High school graduate $29,448
High school dropout $19,915
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2005 data
SOURCE: DISCOVER, http://actapps.act.org/eDISCOVER/outEdiscover.jsp
COLLEGE MAJORS – WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS?
Wondering how to connect majors to careers? Click on MAJORS of interest to see outlines of common career areas, employers, and strategies designed to maximize career opportunities. Choose LINKS to find a list of websites that provide additional information. Select PRINTABLE for a PDF version.
Understand that the areas and websites are representative of typical career paths associated with each major and not a comprehensive list. Explore multiple majors to learn about a wide range of career opportunities.
http://www.oneonta.edu/development/cdc/pages/documents/majors/default.html