Transportation and Supply Chain Logistics relates to how goods are moved from one place to another. Transportation and Supply Chain Logistics industries need motivated people with new ideas to ensure the U.S. transportation system continue to work efficiently. This pathway includes the planning, management and movement of people, materials and products by road, air, rail and water. It also includes related professional and technical services, such as infrastructure planning and management, logistics and maintenance of equipment and facilities.
Manufacturing is one of the oldest industries in the technological world. Manufacturing industries are the chief wealth-producing sectors of an economy. Manufacturing employs a huge share of the labor force and produces materials required by sectors of strategic importance, such as national infrastructure and defense. This pathway includes careers that manufacture products, maintain production facilities and improve the production process.
Almost everything you see was designed by engineers or designers before being constructed. High-rise buildings, bridges and spaceships require the expertise of architects, engineers, and designers. If you are interested in being part of something like designing a condo on the beach or designing a ship, airplane or electronic device, consider a career in engineering or design. Positions are available in a wide variety of workplaces, including hospitals, government agencies, corporate research and development departments, forensic laboratories, and scientific classrooms.
Healthcare is the fastest growing industry in the U.S. Technological advances have made new procedures and methods of diagnosis and treatment possible. Clinical developments, such as infection control, less invasive surgical techniques, advances in reproductive technology and gene therapy for cancer treatment, increase longevity and improve the quality of life for many people. Healthcare students prepare for careers promoting health and wellness and diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases. Some careers involve working with people and others involve researching or collecting and formatting data and information. Settings include hospitals, medical offices, laboratories, communities, sports areas, or cruise ships.
The auto industry is one of the most massive operations in the United States. Pursuing a career in the automotive industry can be a rewarding way to work hands-on with vehicles and technology. If you're considering a career involving cars, it's helpful to understand the responsibilities of various roles. Jobs in the automotive industry span many career segments, including maintenance, repair, design, development, sales and customer service.
The Insurance and Finance industry deals with the management, investment, transfer and lending of money. Every company utilizes money, and the finance area is responsible for the handling of these funds. The industry itself is very large, encompassing everything from small local businesses and banks to the multinational corporations and investment banks regularly featured in new headlines. The finance career pathway prepares students for careers in financial and investment planning, banking, insurance and business financial management. There are several fields of study in this pathway, including coporate finance, financial planning, investment banking, insurance and real estate.
Houses, apartments, factories, roads, and bridges are some products of Architecture and Construction. This industry’s activities include designing and building structures, including site preparation, as well as adding and modifying existing ones. This industry includes landscaping, maintenance, repair and improvement of structures. This pathway prepares students for careers in designing, planning, managing, building and maintaining built environments. People employed in architecture and construction work on new structures, restorations, additions, alterations and repairs.
Each day of our lives is centered on Energy. Without energy, your morning would be very different- no alarm clock, hot water, hair dryer, stove, air conditioning, television or car. All of these appliances and devices depend on natural gas, electricity or oil. Challenges lie ahead about how we provide energy reliably in a growing world while minimizing negative impacts on the environment.
The fields of Law and Public Safety involve planning, managing and providing legal, public safety, protective and homeland security services and also include the professional and technical-support asssitance of personnel within these fields. Careers in this field involve serving and/or protecting our citizens. Law and public safety workers are found in a variety of settings. This pathway prepares students for careers in such areas as criminology legal studies, forensics and psychology.
An IT job can range from an IT support specialist, project manager, or software designer. Positions in this field cover a broad variety of roles that can vary depending on the company. An IT position generally involves managing and storing data using computers, software, databases, networks, and servers.
Aerospace includes the branch of technology and industry concerned with both aviation and space flight, with commercial, industrial, and military applications. The work of aerospace companies is to research, design, manufacture, analyze, test, and operate aircraft, spacecraft, rockets, and more. Aerospace projects are diverse and can include working on everything from space telescopes, to new propulsion systems, to missile guidance technologies, to the control and analysis software for all of the above.
