Career Guide - Chancellor - Maricopa Community Colleges
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Career Guide - Chancellor - Maricopa Community Colleges
M a r i c o p a C o m m u n i t y C o l l e g e s 2012-13 Career Guide www.maricopa.edu Chandler-Gilbert | Estrella Mountain | GateWay | Glendale | Mesa | Paradise Valley | Phoenix Rio Salado | Scottsdale | South Mountain | Maricopa Skill Center | SouthWest Skill Center Table of Contents Every day, the world gets a little smaller. Technology and the ability to instantly share information are rapidly changing the global landscape. As the economy becomes more global, new career options are becoming available. Choosing a career is important. This guide was developed to serve as a starting point to explore the wide range of degree and certificate career options available at the Maricopa Community Colleges. Whether you are just getting started, are changing careers, or need to update your skills, the Maricopa Community Colleges can provide the flexibility and support you need to begin your successful career path. This publication includes occupational samples for each career cluster. These occupations are aligned with programs offered by the Maricopa Community Colleges and have been determined by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (national data) or Economic Modeling Specialists Intl. (local data) to fit into one of the following job outlook categories. Bright Outlook careers are new and emerging occupations, are expected to have at least a 29% increase in employment over 2010 and 2020, or are projected to have 100,000 or more job openings over 2010 and 2020. Average Outlook careers are projected to have at least a 10% increase in employment over 2010 and 2020, but don’t meet the criteria for Bright Outlook. Positive Growth job openings in Maricopa County are expected to increase between 2010 and 2020 The National Center for O*NET Development, as part of its efforts to keep up with the changing world of work, investigated the impact of green economy activities and technologies on occupational requirements and the development of New and Emerging (N&E) occupations. Results of the research led to the identification of green economic sectors, green increased demand occupations, green enhanced skills occupations, and green (N&E) occupations. These occupations are now reflected in the O*NET-SOC system (directly quoted from: http://www.onetcenter.org/green.html/) and carry the green leaf designation in this publication. College and Career Success/Career Services 1 The Maricopa Community Colleges 2 University Transfer 6 Financial Aid 7 Career Quiz 8 10 11 13 15 17 18 19 Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Architecture and Construction Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications Business, Marketing and Government Education and Training Engineering and Technology Finance 20 22 24 26 28 30 31 Health Sciences Hospitality and Tourism Human Services Information Technology Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security Manufacturing Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Continuing Education/ Workforce Training Services Program offerings and requirements are subject to change. For current program information visit: www.maricopa.edu/programs 33 What You Need to Know for College and Career Planning Success Technological advances and global competition have transformed the nature of work. Today’s jobs require increased knowledge, advanced skills, and greater flexibility than in the past. To remain competitive, workers must be prepared to change jobs and careers numerous times while constantly updating their knowledge and skills. In addition to education and training, employers also highly value certain qualities in prospective and current employees. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Job Outlook 2011, the important qualities shown on the right were highly sought by employers when making hiring decisions. The bottom line is that education, commitment to ongoing learning, adaptability, and possession of strong work qualities can greatly enhance your career success in today’s and tomorrow’s workforce. Please use this Career Guide as a starting point for exploring your career opportunities. For your convenience, career preparation programs are categorized under “Career Clusters” (Based on The National Career ClustersTM Framework). Each Career Cluster contains occupations in similar fields of work that require similar skills. For further assistance or additional information, please contact a career services professional at a Maricopa Community College near you. National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Job Outlook 2011 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Verbal communication skills 4.65 Strong work ethic 4.61 Teamwork skills (works well with others) 4.59 Analytical skills 4.56 Initiative 4.50 Problem-solving skills 4.48 Written communication skills 4.48 Interpersonal skills (relates well to others) 4.40 Computer skills 4.38 Flexibility/adaptability 4.37 Detail-oriented 4.18 Technical skills 4.16 Organizational skills 4.05 Leadership skills 4.04 Self-confidence 3.96 Tactfulness 3.84 Friendly/outgoing personality 3.72 Creativity 3.70 Strategic-planning skills 3.35 Entrepreneurial skills/risktaker 3.19 Sense of humor 2.99 *5-point scale: 5 = Extremely Important, 4 = Very Important, 3 = Somewhat Important, 2 = Not Very Important, 1 = Not Important Career Services Our Career Centers can help answer questions or direct you to resources that will be helpful in identifying the career that’s right for you. Chandler-Gilbert 480-857-5211 2626 E. Pecos Rd. Chandler, AZ www.cgc.edu Estrella Mountain 623-935-8949 3000 N. Dysart Rd. Avondale, AZ www.estrellamountain.edu GateWay 602-286-8500 108 N. 40th St. Phoenix, AZ www.gatewaycc.edu Glendale 623-845-3283 6000 W. Olive Ave. Glendale, AZ www.gccaz.edu Maricopa Skill Center 602-238-4316 1245 E. Buckeye Rd. Phoenix, AZ www.maricopaskillcenter.com Mesa 480-461-7592 1833 W. Southern Ave. Mesa, AZ www.mesacc.edu Paradise Valley 602-787-7073 18401 N. 32nd St. Phoenix, AZ www.paradisevalley.edu Phoenix 602-285-7420 1202 W. Thomas Rd. Phoenix, AZ www.pc.maricopa.edu Rio Salado 480-517-8481 2323 W. 14th St. Tempe, AZ www.riosalado.edu Scottsdale 480-423-6523 9000 E. Chaparral Rd. Scottsdale, AZ www.scottsdalecc.edu South Mountain 602-243-8154 7050 S. 24th St. Phoenix, AZ www.southmountaincc.edu SouthWest Skill Center 623-535-2762 3000 N. Dysart Rd. Avondale, AZ www.estrellamountain.edu/swsc Career Guide | maricopa.edu 1 Chandler-Gilbert | Estrella Mountain | GateWay | Glendale | Mesa | Paradise Valley | Phoenix Rio Salado | Scottsdale | South Mountain | Maricopa Skill Center | SouthWest Skill Center With 10 colleges, two skill centers, and numerous education centers all dedicated to educational excellence, the Maricopa Community Colleges provide affordable, quality education to meet the needs of the community. Each of the 10 colleges offers unique learning environments with programs taught by award-winning faculty with real-world experience. Flexible course delivery, including online, in person, day, evening, and weekend courses, makes it convenient to complete your degree or certificate program. Learn more about our colleges by exploring them online, or visit a college near you. gatewaycc.edu cgc.edu Chandler-Gilbert Pecos Campus 2626 E. Pecos Rd. Chandler, AZ 85225 480.732.7000 Chandler-Gilbert Williams Campus 7360 E. Tahoe Ave. Mesa, AZ 85212 480.988.8000 Chandler-Gilbert Sun Lakes Center 25105 S. Alma School Rd. Sun Lakes, AZ 85248 480.857.5500 gccaa.edu Glendale Main Campus 6000 W. Olive Ave. Glendale, AZ 85302 623.845.3000 2 estrellamountain.edu Estrella Mountain Main Campus 3000 N. Dysart Rd. Avondale, AZ 85392 623.935.8000 Estrella Mountain SouthWest Skill Center 3000 N. Dysart Rd. Avondale, AZ 85392 623.535.2700 Estrella Mountain Buckeye Educational Center 902 E. Eason Ave. Buckeye, AZ 85326 623.935.8755 GateWay Main Campus 108 N. 40th St. Phoenix, AZ 85034 602.286.8000 GateWay Maricopa Skill Center 1245 E. Buckeye Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85034 602.238.4300 GateWay Maricopa Skill Center Northwest Campus 2931 W. Bell Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85053 602.238.4300 GateWay Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation 275 N. GateWay Drive Phoenix, AZ 85034 602.286.8950 mesacc.edu Mesa Southern and Dobson 1833 W. Southern Ave. Mesa, AZ 85202 480.461.7000 Glendale North Campus 5727 W. Happy Valley Rd. Glendale, AZ 85310 623.845.4000 Mesa Red Mountain Campus 7110 E. McKellips Rd. Mesa, AZ 85207 480.654.7200 Communiversity 15950 N. Civic Center Plaza Surprise, AZ 85374 480.384.9006 Mesa Downtown Center 145 N. Centennial Way Mesa, AZ 85201 480.461.6116 paradisevalley.edu Paradise Valley Main Campus 18401 N. 32nd St. Phoenix, AZ 85032 602.787.6500 Paradise Valley at Black Mountain 34250 N. 60th St. Scottsdale, AZ 85266 602.493.2600 Career Guide | maricopa.edu riosalado.edu phoenixcollege.edu Phoenix College Main Campus 1202 W. Thomas Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85013 602.285.7800 PC Downtown Campus 640 N. 1st Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85003 602.223.4000 Communiversity 15950 N. Civic Center Plaza Surprise, AZ 85374 480.384.9006 Rio Salado College Administrative Headquarters 2323 W. 14th Street Tempe, AZ 85281 480.517.8000 Communiversity @ Surprise 15950 N. Civic Center Plaza Surprise, AZ 85374 480.384.9006 East Valley Veterans Education Center 2055 S. Cottonwood Dr. Tempe, AZ 85282 480.384.9840 RSC Avondale 420 N. Central Ave. Avondale, AZ 85323 480.377.4400 RSC East Valley 1455 S. Stapley Dr. Mesa, AZ 85204 480.377.4150 RSC Downtown 619 N. 7th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85007 480.377.4050 KJZZ’s SPOT 127 3701 W. Thomas Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85019 480.377.4490 RSC Lifelong Learning Center 12535 W. Smokey Dr. Surprise, AZ 85378 480.377.4300 RSC Luke Air Force Base (LAFB) 56th Mission Support Center 7383 N. Litchfield Rd. Glendale, AZ 85309 480.377.4010 RSC Northern 1715 W. Northern Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85021 480.377.4300 RSC Orangewood 2730 W. Orangewood Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85051 602.347.6974 RSC Thomas 3631 W. Thomas Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85019 480.377.4300 southmountaincc.edu scottsdalecc.edu Scottsdale Main Campus 9000 E. Chaparral Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85256 480.423.6000 SCC Business Institute 14350 N. 87th St., Suite 185 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 480.425.6910 Career Guide | maricopa.edu South Mountain Main Campus 7050 S. 24th St. Phoenix, AZ 85042 602.243.8000 South Mountain Ahwatukee Foothills Center 16233 S. 48th St. Phoenix, AZ 85044 602.243.8393 South Mountain Guadalupe Center 9233 S. Avenida del Yaqui Guadalupe, AZ 85283 602.243.8217 South Mountain Laveen Center 5001 W. Dobbins Rd. Laveen, AZ 85339 602.243.8075 3 College Locations CGCC – Chandler-Gilbert Community College cgc.edu PVCC – Paradise Valley Community College paradisevalley.edu Communiversity @ Surprise RSC Lifelong Learning Center RSC Luke AFB EMCC – Estrella Mountain Community College emcc.edu GCC PC – Phoenix College phoenixcollege.edu EMCC SouthWest Skill Center RSC Avondale 4 GWCC – GateWay Community College gatewaycc.edu RSC – Rio Salado College riosalado.edu GCC – Glendale Community College gccaz.edu SCC – Scottsdale Community College scottsdalecc.edu MCC – Mesa Community College mesacc.edu SMCC – South Mountain Community College southmountaincc.edu maricopa.edu Career Guide | maricopa.edu Priest Dr 74 PVCC @ Black Mountain PVCC Maricopa Skill Center Northwest Campus Maricopa Community Colleges District Office College Campus Centers, Satellites, and Institutes Scottsdale Rd Ca ve Cre ek Rd GCC North Skill Centers SCC Business Institute 6 RSC Northern RSC Orangewood RSC KJZZ's Spot 127 SCC PC RSC Thomas RSC Downtown PC Downtown GWCC 3 Maricopa Skill Center MCC @ Red Mountain MCC Downtown Center CEI RSC Administrative Headquarters RSC East Valley Veterans Education Center MCCCD District Office SMCC Laveen Center RSC East Valley Priest Dr SMCC MCC @ Southern & Dobson SMCC Guadalupe Education Center CGCC @ Williams SMCC Ahwatukee Foothills Center Career Guide | maricopa.edu Ellsworth Rd Everywhere you are! CGCC @ Pecos CGCC Sun Lakes 5 University Transfer Start at a Maricopa Community College. What are my transfer options? If you are interested in earning a bachelor’s degree, attending a Maricopa Community College before transferring to a four-year university saves you money and provides outstanding learning opportunities. While you can apply to transfer anywhere, the Maricopa Community Colleges have established transfer partnerships with Arizona’s public universities (Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and the University of Arizona) and more than 30 regionally accredited private and outof-state colleges and universities. These partnerships help you transition smoothly from one college to the next by maximizing the applicability of your Maricopa Community College credits. In addition, many university partners offer you early advisement and transcript evaluation, as well as financial incentives, such as transfer scholarships, waived application fees, textbook waivers, and special tuition incentives for military personnel. You can learn more at http://www.maricopa.edu/transfer/partners/ AAS-BAS In addition to providing a solid foundation of knowledge and skills to prepare you for the workplace, your Associate in Applied Science degree or certificate of completion can fulfill some bachelor’s degree requirements, which helps you advance your education. Many AAS degrees lead directly into Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degrees, and other transfer options are also available. It is important to work with an academic advisor to design an educational plan that addresses your shortterm and long-term goals. Together, you can determine if you should consider completing an AGEC (Arizona General Education Curriculum) certificate or a different associate’s degree, such as an Associate in Arts, Business, or Science — a few of the degrees traditionally intended for transfer students. Whether or not your initial goals include university transfer, it is never too late to consider extending your education and broadening your career opportunities. Why transfer and earn a bachelor ’s degree? Preparing for a successful career in a demanding job market requires advanced education. The benefits of completing a bachelor’s degree include increased career opportunities, knowledge, and skills that keep you competitive in the job market. The amount of education you receive also influences the amount you will earn over your entire life. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the highest earnings are coupled with the highest levels of educational attainment. Graduates who hold a bachelor’s degree earn nearly twice the lifelong earnings of workers who have only a high school diploma. 6 Who can help me? A variety of student services are offered at the Maricopa Community Colleges. Academic advising sessions are a valuable source of support in your college planning, especially if you want to transfer to a university. Advisors are able to help you develop a detailed educational plan so you can choose the right courses, meet degree requirements in a timely manner, and save time and money. Depending on which college you attend, advisors may be available online and in different offices on campus, including advisement and transfer centers, enrollment services, academic departments, career services, disability resources and services, veterans centers, multicultural services, international education, among others. Admissions and records and financial aid functions also serve a role in supporting successful student transfer. Consult your college’s website or ask a college employee where to seek advisement and other services on your campus. Career Guide | maricopa.edu Financial Aid What is financial aid? Financial aid funding is intended to help students pay for educational expenses—tuition, fees, books, supplies, and even living expenses. The Free Application for Federal Student Financial Aid (FAFSA) is an important part of the process. Be sure to apply early at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/. Who gets financial aid? Financial aid eligibility varies with each funding source. Read on! There are many different criteria and financial aid options. What kind of financial aid is available? Grants—Financial aid that does not need to be repaid, as long as satisfactory criteria are maintained. Loans—Borrowed money, some of which must be repaid with interest. Work Study—Money earned while working on campus and enrolled in school to help pay for educational expenses. Scholarships—Funds donated or provided by the college, the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation or other individuals/organizations for educational expenses. Are additional options available? Military Aid—Montgomery GI Bill and ROTC are two examples of resources available to military veterans and recruits. Tuition Reimbursement—Many employers offer tuition reimbursement programs for employees and sometimes children of employees. Each company has specific criteria, so check with your employer today. How can I get financial aid? For many students, finding the money to pay for tuition can be the biggest hurdle to going to college. However, there are a variety of financial aid options to help; and with proper preparation, planning, and organization, getting financial aid can be easier than you think. Get a Head Start—The sooner you apply, the better. Each January, or as soon as possible after the beginning of the new year, you should complete and submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the following academic year. Pay Attention to the Details—Little things like a mismatched Social Security number can delay or even disqualify your application. So if you’ve recently gotten married and changed your name, be sure to update all of your personal information. Check to ensure that the program you have selected is federal student aid eligible. Career Guide | maricopa.edu Don’t Forget Selective Service—All men are required to register with Selective Service at age 18. Your FAFSA will be checked against your Selective Service status. Registering only takes a few minutes, and you can do it at your local post office. Make Timely Payments on Existing Loans—If you have any outstanding student loans, it’s critical that you maintain a good payment history in order to get new financial aid. A government database check will reveal your payment history. Just the Facts—Be sure to fill out your FAFSA completely and accurately. However, do not volunteer any additional information if it is not requested in your FAFSA, as the processors will not consider it. Keep Your Grades Up—Poor grades, dropped classes, and incompletes can all affect your eligibility for future financial aid. There are multiple sources for assistance. When it comes to funding your education, be creative and do your research. However, be cautious of fraudulent financial aid companies or websites requesting a fee for services or making promises that sound too good to be true. Be sure to search for scholarships and deadlines on college websites. Below is a brief list of legitimate resources for you to review. Arizona and Maricopa County Scholarships www.maricopa.edu/resdev/scholarships Over 1,500 Maricopa Community College students benefit annually from scholarships funded by contributions to the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation. www.azfoundation.org/scholarships The Arizona Community Foundation (ACF) is the largest private provider of scholarships in Arizona. In 2006, ACF awarded more than 1,000 scholarships totaling more than $3.9 million. National Financial Aid www.finaid.org This award-winning site offers student financial aid information, advice, and tools—on or off the Web. To apply for financial aid, visit http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ 7 Career Quiz Instructions: Examine each column of boxes and checkmark the activities that attract you most. You may have several marks in each section. Afterward, go back and add up how many boxes you checked and then fill in the blanks below with the totals in each of the sections. “R” Section “A” Section “E” Section q Repair a car q Sing before the public q Sell cars q Do woodworking q Design clothing q Make a speech q Refinish furniture q Decorate a home or office q Be the boss of other workers q Explore a forest q Direct a play q Start a club q Arrest lawbreakers q Write a story or play q Save money q Plant a garden q Design a poster q Sell things q Build furniture q Create a sculpture q Lead a meeting q Run a race q Arrange flowers q Take charge of a project q Drive a truck q Make videos q Sell magazines door-to-door “I” Section q Act in a performance “S” Section q Study causes of disease “C” Section q Keep detailed records q Do a science project q Teach children q Operate business machines q Study human anatomy q Care for a sick person q Organize a work area q Study insects q Teach a friend q Take telephone messages q Research solutions to q Interview clients q Attend to details q Help a person q Balance a budget q Collect minerals and rocks q Use a word processor q Study the solar system q Be a hospital volunteer q Proofread a document q Do math problems q Help a charity q Create a filing system q Talk to a scientist q Make people laugh q Study plants q Babysit environmental problems overcome difficulties Source: The Career Interest Program, Prentice-Hall, Inc. © 2001 Totals: R ____ I ____ A ____ S ____ E ____ C ____ 8 Career Guide | maricopa.edu Understanding the Letters Each of these letters represents an interest category. You will typically find that occupations that match your interests will be more satisfying and rewarding than those that don’t meet your interests. The columns where you have the most check marks show your strongest interests. Here are the descriptions of each interest type. R People with “Realistic” interests enjoy work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They like dealing with plants, animals, and real-world materials, like wood, tools, and machinery. They enjoy outdoor work. Typically, people with realistic interests do not like occupations that mainly involve paperwork or working closely with others. Sample occupations include mechanic, chef, engineer, and police officer. I People with “Investigative” interests enjoy work activities that relate to ideas and thinking more than with physical activity. They like to search for facts and figure out problems mentally, rather than persuade or lead people. Sample occupations include psychologist, pharmacist, computer programmer, and doctor. A People with “Artistic” interests enjoy work activities that deal with the artistic side of things, such as forms, designs, and patterns. They like self-expression in their work. They prefer settings where work can be done without following a clear set of rules. Sample occupations include musician, art teacher, reporter, and interior designer. S People with “Social” interests enjoy work activities that assist others and promote learning and personal development. They prefer to communicate more than to work with objects, machines, or data. They like to teach, give advice, help, or otherwise be of service to people. Sample occupations include social worker, counselor, occupational therapist, and school administrator. E People with “Enterprising” interests enjoy work activities that have to do with starting up and carrying out projects, especially business ventures. They like persuading and leading people and making decisions. They like taking risks for profit. These people prefer action rather than thought. Sample occupations include salesperson, public relations specialist, lawyer, and business owner. C People with “Conventional” interests enjoy work activities that follow set procedures and routines. They prefer working with data and details more than with ideas. They prefer work in which there are precise standards rather than work in which you have to judge things by yourself. These people like working where the lines of authority are clear. Sample occupations include accountant, secretary, dental assistant, and math teacher. What’s Next? Interest assessments are not designed to tell you exactly what job is right for you. Rather, they are great for getting you to think about work interests. Take the time to look at two or three sections where you had high scores. Try combining results of other assessments with this one. Many possibilities are out there! There are many career assessment tools and resources available through Community College Career Services. To learn more about the resources available to you, contact a Career Center. A list of Centers is located on page 1. Career Guide | maricopa.edu 9 Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources This broad sector involves the management of agricultural products and natural resources in ways that are sustainable and minimize their impact on the environment. There are many career pathways available to persons interested in the agriculture, food, and natural resources sector. Some include traditional careers in areas such as food production and processing, plant and animal systems, veterinary care, and natural resource management. Other pathways offer careers in emerging “green” industries such as renewable energy and environmental services such as conservation, waste management, pollution control, and water treatment. In the future, we will all be faced with the challenge of natural resource conservation, not only for the purpose of environmental protection, but also to promote job creation, protect our national security, and leave a livable planet for future generations. Workers at all levels trained in sustainable techniques will be more attractive to employers. Occupation For anyone who plans to enter the job market in this field, a strong knowledge base in English, math, and science, along with critical thinking, monitoring, and active listening skills, are a must. High school students should meet with an advisor/guidance counselor to create an appropriate career action plan that may include high school classes in: • Agriculture • Biology • Chemistry • Culinary Arts • English • Math (Sources: O*Net 2012 and Arizona Tech Prep 2011) Annual Entry-Level Wage Range* Typical Training Required Geographic Information Systems Technicians $44,190 - $62,510 Associate’s Degree Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $21,350 - $25,650 Associate’s Degree Water & Liquid Waste Treatment Plant $31,550 - $36,750 On-the-Job or and System OperatorsCommunity College Training Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2011 Program College/Skill Center Agriculture and Horticulture Agribusiness Mesa Landscape Aide Mesa Landscape Specialist Mesa Sustainable Food Systems* Mesa, Rio Salado Urban Horticulture Mesa *Also in Hospitality & Tourism Environmental Technology Environmental Science Technology GateWay Geographic Information Systems Mesa Geospatial Technologies* *Also in Information Technology Mesa Green Builder: Alternate Wall System Installer* Maricopa Skill Center Green Builder: Solar Photovoltaic Installer* Maricopa Skill Center Green Builder: Solar Thermal Technician* Maricopa Skill Center 10 Program College/Skill Center Environmental Technology, continued Occupational Safety and Health Technology GateWay Power Plant Technology* Estrella Mountain, GateWay Radiation Protection Technology Estrella Mountain Safety, Health and Environmental Studies Paradise Valley Wastewater Treatment GateWay Water Resources Technologies GateWay Hydrologic Studies GateWay Water Treatment GateWay *Also in Architecture & Construction Veterinary Equine Science* Scottsdale Veterinary Technology/Animal Health* Mesa *Also in Health Sciences Career Guide | maricopa.edu Architecture and Construction If you’ve always loved to create and build things, careers in architecture, engineering, and construction will meet your creative desires. The U.S. will add a quarter-of-a-million new jobs in architecture and engineering by 2020. Even the construction industry, which posted deep reductions in its workforce over the past several years, is expected to see brighter days ahead. According to the experts, jobs in construction are expected to increase nationwide by 2020. Also good news, many of these are well-paying jobs. It is anticipated there will be jobs in skilled trades such as electricians, plumbers, surveyors, and HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning). Many of these careers are growing increasingly “green,” as workers master techniques, materials, and systems that define sustainability. For anyone who plans to enter the job market in this field, a strong knowledge base in English, math, and science, along with trouble-shooting, repair, and operations monitoring skill are a must. High school students should meet with an advisor/guidance counselor to create an appropriate career action plan that may include high school classes in: • Cabinet Making • Construction • Drafting • Math • Physics (Sources: O*Net 2012 and Arizona Tech Prep 2011) Occupation Annual Entry-Level Wage Range* Typical Training Required Electricians $27,420 - $33,170On-the-Job or Community College Training First Line Supervisors of Construction $38,920 - $48,410 Work Experience in a Related Occupation Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration $27,460 - $35,890 Postsecondary Mechanics, and InstallersVocational Award Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $32,210 - $39,080 On-the-Job or Community College Training Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2011 Program College/Skill Center Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Air Conditioning/Refrigeration/Facilities GateWay Residential and Light Commercial Air Conditioning GateWay Apprenticeship-Related Instruction Bricklaying and Tilesetting GateWay CarpentryGateWay Concrete Form Builder GateWay Construction Management GateWay, Phoenix ElectricityGateWay Heat and Frost Insulation GateWay Heavy Equipment Operations GateWay IronworkingGateWay Mechanical Trades: Heating, Vent, and Air Cond. GateWay Mechanical Trades: Pipefitting GateWay Mechanical Trades: Plumbing GateWay Mechanical Trades: Sheet Metal GateWay Career Guide | maricopa.edu Program College/Skill Center Apprenticeship Related Instruction, continued MillwrightingGateWay Painting and Drywalling GateWay Pipe Trades – Pipefitter-Refrigeration GateWay Pipe Trades – Plumbing GateWay Pipe Trades – Steamfitting GateWay Plastering and Cement Masonry GateWay Power Plant Technology* Estrella Mountain, GateWay Pre-ApprenticeshipGateWay RoofingGateWay Sheet Metal GateWay *Also in Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Building and Construction Architectural CAD Technology Phoenix Architectural CADD Level III Mesa 11 Architecture and Construction Program College/Skill Center Building and Construction, continued Architectural Detailing CADD Level III Mesa Architectural Technology Scottsdale ArchitectureMesa Building Inspection Estrella Mountain, Mesa Building Safety Technology Scottsdale Civil Engineering Technology Phoenix CAD-BIM Technology Phoenix ConstructionMesa Construction Drafting CADD Level III Mesa Construction Management Phoenix Electrician Worker Maricopa Skill Center Green Builder: Alternate Wall System Installer* Maricopa Skill Center Green Builder: Solar Photovoltaic Installer* Maricopa Skill Center Green Builder: Solar Thermal Technician* Maricopa Skill Center Plan Review Mesa Plumbing Worker Maricopa Skill Center Pre-Contractor Licensing Mesa Residential Drafting CADD Level II Mesa 12 continued Program Building and Construction, continued Rough Carpentry Framer Survey and Civil Drafting - CADD Level II Surveying Technology *Also in Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources College/Skill Center Maricopa Skill Center Mesa Phoenix Welding ARC Welder* Maricopa Skill Center Combination Welder-4 Process* Maricopa Skill Center Combination Welder-2 Process* Maricopa Skill Center Combination Welder-3 Process* Maricopa Skill Center Combination Welder-3 Process with Maricopa Skill Center Intro to Pipe Welding* Flux-Core Welder* Maricopa Skill Center MIG Welder* Maricopa Skill Center TIG Welder/TIG Fingertip Welder* Maricopa Skill Cente Welding*Mesa *Also in Manufacturing Career Guide | maricopa.edu Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications Broadly speaking, the arts, audio/video technology, and communications sector consists of jobs that produce or exhibit media content. On the exhibition side, audio/video (AV) technicians design, manufacture, install, operate, and repair equipment used to present sound, video, and data to groups in venues, such as corporate boardrooms, hotels, convention centers, classrooms, theaters, theme parks, stadiums, and museums. On the production side, the sector includes occupations that create media content in areas, such as the visual and performing arts; design (such as, interior, fashion, and graphic); broadcasting, film, and journalism; print; and entertainment. Production jobs include actors, dancers, musicians, reporters and correspondents, writers, photographers, artists, producers, and directors. Moving forward, the continued emergence of new forms of media and their demand for content will drive employment growth in this sector. Occupation For anyone who plans to enter the job market in this field, a strong knowledge base in English and communications, along with active listening, speaking, and critical thinking skills, are a must. High school students should meet with an advisor/guidance counselor to create an appropriate career action plan that may include high school classes in: • Digital Media • English • Journalism • Theater (Sources: O*Net 2012 and Arizona Tech Prep 2011) Annual Entry-Level Wage Range* Typical Training Required Audio and Video Equipment Technicians $20,560 - $26,750 Postsecondary Vocational Award Graphic Designers $29,240 - $34,740 Bachelor’s Degree** Photographers $18,150 - $25,790 On-the-Job or Community College Training Interior Designers $32,250 - $43,510 Associate’s Degree Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2011 Program **For students seeking a bachelor’s degree, the Maricopa Community Colleges offer courses that transfer to all three of Arizona’s public universities. College/Skill Center Design Advanced Interior Design Phoenix Alteration Specialist Mesa Apparel Construction Phoenix Costume Design and Production Mesa CostumingPhoenix Fashion Design Phoenix Fashion Design Level I Phoenix Fashion Design Level II Phoenix Fashion Illustration Phoenix Interior Design Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale Interior Design: Advanced Mesa Interior Design: Professional Level Scottsdale Interior Merchandising Estrella Mountain, Glendale, Mesa, Phoenix, Pattern Design Level I Phoenix Pattern Design Level II Phoenix Career Guide | maricopa.edu College/Skill Center Program Merchandising Fashion Merchandising Fashion Merchandising and Design Image Consultant Phoenix Mesa Mesa Performing Arts Audio Production Technologies Beginning Piano Pedagogy Dance Technology Intermediate Piano Pedagogy Music Business Technical Theater Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Scottsdale Mesa Scottsdale Mesa Chandler-Gilbert, Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Scottsdale, South Mountain Phoenix, Scottsdale 13 Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications continued Program College/Skill Center Program Broadcasting, Film, and Journalism Commercial Art, Advertising Art, Broadcast Production Scottsdale and Media Technology, continued EditingScottsdale Digital Arts: Graphic Design* Film Production Scottsdale Digital Arts: Web Design* Journalism Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Digital Design* Valley, Phoenix, Scottsdale Digital Media Arts* Motion Picture/Television Production Scottsdale Digital Photography* Screenwriting Scottsdale Game Technology* Video Production Technology Glendale Graphic Design: Visual Communication* Media Arts: Computer Art/Illustration* Commercial Art, Advertising Media Arts: Digital Animation* Art, and Media Technology Media Arts: Digital Imaging* Animation: Imaging and Design Foundation* Glendale Media Arts: Web Design* Comic and Sequential Art* Phoenix Multimedia and Business Technology* Computer Graphic Design* Phoenix Multimedia Technology* Desktop Publishing* Estrella Mountain *Also in Information Technology Digital Arts* Mesa Digital Arts: Digital Illustration* Mesa Digital Arts: Digital Photography* Mesa 14 College/Skill Center Mesa Mesa Rio Salado Glendale Phoenix Mesa Scottsdale Chandler-Gilbert, Phoenix Phoenix Chandler-Gilbert, Phoenix Phoenix Mesa Mesa Career Guide | maricopa.edu Business, Marketing, and Government Working in this sector involves management and administration, including the planning, directing, and evaluating of functions essential to efficient and productive operations in public and private sectors. Virtually every job can be found within business, marketing, and government, with many disciplines requiring specialized training, certification, or licensing in areas such as finance, securities, accountancy, information technology, human resources, and law. Jobs tend to be service-related, and a large percentage of workers are self-employed or work as consultants. Employees are often required to keep pace with the latest technologies, regulations, management, and production techniques. Business, marketing, and government jobs in Greater Phoenix are numerous and pay well. Fast-growing jobs in the private sector include sales and related occupations, while education is expected to add the most jobs in the public sector. For anyone who plans to enter the job market in this field, a strong knowledge base in English and math, along with active listening, reading comprehension, and speaking skills, are a must. High school students should meet with an advisor/guidance counselor to create an appropriate career action plan that may include high school classes in: • Accounting • Business • English • Government • JROTC • Marketing • Math • Speech (Sources: O*Net 2012 and Arizona Tech Prep 2011) Occupation Annual Entry-Level Wage Range* Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants Retail Sales Supervisors Medical Secretaries Typical Training Required $23,400 - $29,200 On-the-Job or Community College Training $31,310 - $36,300 Work Experience in a Related Occupation $23,290 - $28,790 Work Experience in a Related Occupation $25,240 - $27,490 On-the-Job or Community College Training Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2011 Program College/Skill Center Program College/Skill Center Accounting Business Administration, continued Accounting* Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella General Business Chandler-Gilbert, GateWay, Mountain, GateWay, Glendale, Glendale, Mesa, Phoenix, Phoenix, Rio Salado, Rio Salado, Scottsdale, South Mountain, South Mountain Accounting – Specialized Para-Professional* Paradise Valley Import/Export Trade Paradise Valley Accounting Associate* Maricopa Skill Center International Business Paradise Valley Accounting Paraprofessional* Glendale International Trade Mesa Accounts Receivable/Payable Clerk * Maricopa Skill Center Bookkeeper/Account Clerk* Maricopa Skill Center Health Informatics Management of Clinical and Bioscience Informatics* GateWay Bookkeeping*Scottsdale Management of Clinical Information Technology* GateWay Microcomputer Accounting* Paradise Valley Management of Clinical Information Technology: Payroll Clerk* Maricopa Skill Center Clinical Technology Consulting* GateWay *Also in Finance Management of Clinical Information Technology: Health Information Technology Implementation Business Administration Support* GateWay Business Mesa, Scottdale Business (Fastrack) Scottdale Career Guide | maricopa.edu 15 continued Program Health Informatics, continued Management of Clinical Information Technology: Health Information Technology Technical Support* Management of Clinical Information Technology: Health Information Technology Training* Management of Clinical Information Technology: Implementation Management* Management of Clinical Information Technology: Practice Workflow and Information Management Redesign* *Also in Information Technology Government and Public Administration Military Leadership Public Administration Public Works Leadership Tribal Development College/Skill Center GateWay GateWay GateWay GateWay Rio Salado Rio Salado Estrella Mountain Scottsdale Management Business Management South Mountain General Business Specialized Paradise Valley Human Resources Management Phoenix Management Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale Management I Phoenix Management II Phoenix Middle Management Glendale, Paradise Valley Project Management Mesa Public Relations Glendale, Mesa Retail Management Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella Mountain, GateWay, Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Rio Salado, Scottsdale, South Mountain Retail Management and Marketing Scottsdale Retail Sales Manager Mesa Small Business Mesa Small Business Entrepreneurship Glendale, South Mountain Small Business Management Estrella Mountain, Scottsdale Small Business Start-Up Chandler-Gilbert, Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Rio Salado, South Mountain SupervisionGlendale Supervision and Management I South Mountain Supervision and Management II South Mountain 16 Program College/Skill Center Marketing Marketing Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale Marketing I Phoenix Marketing II Phoenix SalesmanshipMesa Office Occupations Administrative Assistant Administrative Office Professional Administrative Professional Administrative Technology Business Technology Specialist Computer Applications Computer Software Applications Data Entry Clerk General Office Secretary Information Office Clerk Office Technology Receptionist Technology Support Analyst Maricopa Skill Center Paradise Valley Phoenix GateWay GateWay Phoenix Paradise Valley Estrella Mountain Estrella Mountain Maricopa Skill Center GateWay Estrella Mountain Mesa Total Quality Management Automobile Insurance Claims: Customer Service Automobile Insurance: Customer Service Automobile Policy: Customer Service Broadband Telecommunications Broadband Telecommunications: Account Services Broadband Telecommunications: Field Operations Broadband Telecommunications: Tech. Support Svs. Customer Service Management Customer Service Representative Customer Service Representative for Retail Insurance-Customer Service Motor Vehicle: Customer Service Organizational Leadership Organizational Management Quality Customer Service Utilities Customer Service Rio Salado Rio Salado Rio Salado Rio Salado Rio Salado Rio Salado Rio Salado Estrella Mountain Maricopa Skill Center Maricopa Skill Center Rio Salado Rio Salado Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella Mountain, GateWay, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Rio Salado Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella Mountain, GateWay, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Rio Salado Rio Salado Rio Salado Career Guide | maricopa.edu Most everyone knows what education means. After all, we’ve been touched by formal education since we attended preschool. For that matter, if your parents ever read you a bedtime story, you were being taught about the world around you. Training to be an educator is just as wide-reaching and important. Educational training provides instruction at all academic levels from preschool and elementary and high schools, to colleges, universities, trade schools, tutoring, and counseling. It is also one of the fastest growing industries in the U.S.—experts estimate that between 2010 and 2020, jobs in education will increase more than 15%. For anyone who plans to enter the job market in this field, a strong knowledge base in English, math, psychology, and sociology, along with instruction, active listening, and speaking skills, are a must. High school students should meet with an advisor/guidance counselor to create an appropriate career action plan that may include high school classes in: • Education Professions • English • Sociology • Speech The fastest growing jobs in education include preschool teachers, elementary teachers, special education teachers, middle school teachers, and college (Sources: O*Net 2012 and Arizona Tech Prep 2011) professors. Careers in education are growing because more workers are returning to school to enhance or update their skills, there are more federal standards that have to be met, and a high percentage of Baby Boomer teachers will retire in the coming years. Most jobs in education require a minimum of a bachelor’s degree. Occupation Annual Entry-Level Wage Range* Typical Training Required Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $31,440 - $34,690 Bachelor’s Degree** Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $17,280 - $19,840 Postsecondary Vocational Award Secondary School Teachers, Except Special $30,920 - $35,630 Bachelor’s Degree** and Career/Technical Education Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary $30,780 - $35,610 Bachelor’s Degree** On-the-Job or Teacher Assistants $17,230 - $19,740 Community College Training Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2011 Program **The Maricopa Community Colleges’ Associate of Arts, Elementary Education transfers to all three of Arizona’s public universities offering bachelor’s degrees in education. College/Skill Center Education and Training Associate of Arts, Elementary Education (AAEE) All Colleges Early Childhood Education Child and Family Org. Management and Admin. Child Development Associate (CDA) Preparation Curriculum for Young Children Early Care Specialist Early Childhood Administration and Management Early Childhood Classroom Management Early Childhood Development Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Education and Administration Early Learning and Development Career Guide | maricopa.edu Glendale, Rio Salado Glendale, Paradise Valley Phoenix Phoenix Mesa Glendale, Mesa, Rio Salado, South Mountain Phoenix Rio Salado, South Mountain Glendale, Paradise Valley Phoenix Chandler-Gilbert, Mesa, Rio Salado, Scottsdale Program Early Childhood Education, continued Family Child Care Management Infant and Toddler Development Education eLearning Design Specialist Foundations of Student Services Gifted Education Reading Specialist Endorsement Teacher Assisting Library Media Technology Library Information Technology Library Information Technology: Advanced Library Information Technology: Basic Library Information Technology: Practitioners Library Information Tech.: School Library Media Ctr. College/Skill Center Rio Salado, Scottsdale Rio Salado, Scottsdale Rio Salado Estrella Mountain Estrella Mountain Mesa Estrella Mountain Mesa Mesa Mesa Mesa Mesa 17 Engineering and Technology Engineering involves the science and skill of applying knowledge to design and build structures, machines, devices, systems, materials, and processes. Technology is the making, modification, usage, and knowledge of tools, machines, techniques, and systems in order to solve a problem or improve a preexisting solution to a problem. Persons specializing in engineering and technology have taken extensive coursework in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and the applied sciences. Many work in laboratories and testing centers, conduct research and development, and are involved in manufacturing or construction. Given the critical nature of the work in this sector, job possibilities for persons trained in engineering and technology abound, even in times of economic downturn. In the future, more engineers and technologists (those who have a broad and deep understanding of the technology) will be needed to meet challenges in areas, such as environmental protection, advanced manufacturing, electronics development, and infrastructure improvement. Maintaining a workforce that is well-versed in engineering and technology is a key portion of the public education agenda of the U.S. and is vital to the long-term health of the American economy. Occupation For anyone who plans to enter the job market in this field, a strong knowledge base in English, math, and science, along with critical thinking, complex problem solving, and operations monitoring skills, are a must. High school students should meet with an advisor/guidance counselor to create an appropriate career action plan that may include high school classes in: • Biology • Chemistry • English • Math • Programming • Physics Annual Entry-Level Wage Range* (Sources: O*Net 2012 and Arizona Tech Prep 2011) Typical Training Required Civil Engineering Technicians $34,870 - $42,880 Associate’s Degree Electrical & Electronics Engineering Technicians Industrial Engineering Technicians $30,970 - $39,320 Associate’s Degree $39,650 - $45,250 Associate’s Degree Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2011 Program College/Skill Center Engineering Electronics Engineering Technology Engineering Technology Mesa Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella Mountain, Glendale Technology Automation Technology Automation Technology Level I Automation Technology Level II Automation Technology Level III Computer and Networking Technology Electric Utility Design Technology Estrella Mountain, Mesa Estrella Mountain, Mesa Mesa Mesa Glendale Chandler-Gilbert 18 Program College/Skill Center Technology, continued Electric Utility Technology Electrical Technology Electromechanical Automation Technology Electronics Manufacturing Technology Electronics Technology Industrial Electronics Technology Meter Technology Network Maintenance Chandler-Gilbert GateWay Mesa Glendale Mesa SouthWest Skill Center Chandler-Gilbert Glendale Career Guide | maricopa.edu Finance is the study of how investors allocate their assets over time under conditions of certainty and uncertainty. People who work in finance measure risk vs. profit to determine whether an investment is good or not. Finance can be broken into three different subcategories: public finance (government), corporate finance (private sector), and personal finance (individuals). For anyone who plans to enter the job market in this field, a strong knowledge base in English and math, along with active listening, speaking, reading comprehension, and critical thinking skills, are a must. Finance workers are found in industries throughout the economy, but the largest numbers are found in government; professional and business services; and the finance, banking, and insurance industries. Jobs in finance include accountants and auditors, personal financial advisors, loan officers, financial analysts, real estate appraisers, and credit analysts. Accountants and auditors make up the largest number of jobs in finance and is one of the occupations adding the most number of new jobs in the U.S. — over 190,000 — by 2020. • Accounting • Government • Math • Personal Finance High school students should meet with an advisor/guidance counselor to create an appropriate career action plan that may include high school classes in: (Sources: O*Net 2012 and Arizona Tech Prep 2011) Occupation Annual Entry-Level Wage Range* Accountants and Auditors $39,610 - $46,020 Typical Training Required Bachelor’s Degree** Loan Officers $32,420 - $40,440 On-the-Job or Community College Training Personal Financial Advisors $31,760 - $38,200 Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2011 Program Bachelor’s Degree** ** For students seeking a bachelor’s degree, the Maricopa Community Colleges offer courses that transfer to all three of Arizona’s public universities. College/Skill Center Program College/Skill Center Finance Accounting, continued Bank Account Management: Customer Service Rio Salado Accounting – Specialized Para-Professional* Paradise Valley Banking and Finance Estrella Mountain, Phoenix Accounting Associate* Maricopa Skill Center Certified Residential Appraiser Mesa Accounting Paraprofessional* Glendale Home Inspection Mesa Accounts Receivable/Payable Clerk* Maricopa Skill Center Licensed Real Estate Appraiser Mesa Bookkeeper/Account Clerk* Maricopa Skill Center Real Estate Mesa, Phoenix Bookkeeping*Scottsdale Real Estate: Prelicense Phoenix Microcomputer Accounting* Paradise Valley Residential Appraisal Trainee Mesa Payroll Clerk* Maricopa Skill Center * Also in Business, Marketing & Government Accounting Accounting* Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella Mountain, GateWay, Glendale, Phoenix, Rio Salado, South Mountain, Career Guide | maricopa.edu 19 Health Sciences Jobs in the health sciences industry provide medical assistance to people. Health science employees work in hospitals, doctors’ offices, nursing homes, and medical labs. It is one of the nation’s largest and fastest growing industries—demand for jobs is expected to grow as the nation’s 70+ million Baby Boomers approach retirement age. Experts say over half of the fastest growing jobs in the U.S. in the next 10 years are in health or health-related sectors. Depending on the health science career you choose, many states require health science employees to be certified in their profession. For anyone who plans to enter the job market in this field, a strong knowledge base in English, math, psychology, and sociology, along with reading comprehension, critical thinking, social perceptiveness, active listening, and speaking skills, are a must. High school students should meet with an advisor/guidance counselor to create an appropriate career action plan that may include high school classes in: Health science also encompasses the emerging field of bioscience. Bioscience • Biology is the technological application of the life sciences (biology, genetics, • Chemistry • Health Occupations ecology, etc.) to produce products for the needs of humanity. In the decades • Math ahead, research into our understanding of biology promises to advance the • Medical Terminology knowledge of human health, agriculture, and environmental protection. You won’t necessarily need advanced degrees to work in the biosciences. For example, graduates of technical institutes or community colleges, or those who have completed college courses in chemistry, biology, mathematics, or (Sources: O*Net 2012 and Arizona Tech Prep 2011) engineering, will be needed in the industry. Jobs in bioscience are growing fast, and Greater Phoenix has made significant investments in the bioscience sector in recent years. Occupation Annual Entry-Level Wage Range* Typical Training Required Dental Hygienists $62,570 - $76,790 Associate’s Degree Licensed Practical and Licensed $39,250 - $46,010 Postsecondary Vocational Vocational NursesAward Medical Records and Health Information Technicians $22,160 - $27,960 Associate’s Degree Physical Therapist Assistants $22,910 - $28,250 Associate’s Degree Registered Nurses $51,980 - $62,670 Associate’s Degree Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2011 Program College/Skill Center Program Allied Health Allied Health, continued Medical Assisting Computed Tomography GateWay Diagnostic Medical Sonography GateWay Diatetic Technician Chandler-Gilbert Electroneurodiagnostic (END) Technology GateWay Medical Radiography Health Information Technology Phoenix Medical Transcription Health Information: Long Term Care Settings Phoenix Nuclear Medicine Technology Health Services Management GateWay, Phoenix Ophthalmic Assistant Health Unit Coordinating GateWay Perioperative Nursing Histologic Technology Phoenix Pharmacy: Customer Service Hospital Central Service Technology GateWay Phlebotomy Laboratory Assisting Phoenix Magnetic Resonance Imaging GateWay 20 College/Skill Center Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella Mountain, Mesa, Phoenix, Maricopa Skill Center, SouthWest Skill Center GateWay GateWay GateWay Maricopa Skill Center GateWay South Mountain Chandler-Gilbert, Phoenix, SouthWest Skill Center Career Guide | maricopa.edu Health Sciences Program College/Skill Center Allied Health, continued Physical Therapist Assisting GateWay Polysomnographic Technology GateWay Radiation Therapy GateWay Respiratory Care GateWay Bioscience Biomedical Research Technology Chandler-Gilbert, GateWay, South Mountain Biotechnology Mesa Biotechnology and Molecular Biosciences Glendale Clinical Research Associate GateWay Clinical Research Coordinator GateWay Management of Clinical and Bioscience Informatics GateWay Medical Laboratory Science Phoenix Dental Clinical Dental Assisting Rio Salado Community Dental Health Coordination* Rio Salado Dental Assisting Chandler-Gilbert, Phoenix Dental Assisting Technology Rio Salado Dental Hygiene Mesa, Phoenix, Rio Salado Dental Office Management Rio Salado, Phoenix *Also in Human Services EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY Advanced Emergency Medical Technology Glendale, Paradise Valley, (Paramedic)* Phoenix Advanced Emergency Medical Technology Glendale, Mesa (Paramedicine)* Basic Emergency Medical Technology* Glendale, Mesa Community Emergency Response Team (CERT): Level I* Phoenix Emergency Communications and Deployment* Phoenix Intermediate Emergency Medical Technology* Phoenix Emergency Medical Technology* Chandler-Gilbert, Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Phoenix SouthWest Skill Center Paramedicine* Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Phoenix *Also in Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Career Guide | maricopa.edu continued Program College/Skill Center Nursing Fast Track Practical Nursing GateWay Nurse Assistant SouthWest Skill Center, South Mountain Nurse Assisting Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella Mountain, GateWay, Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Rio Salado, Scottsdale, Nursing Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella Mountain, GateWay, Glendale, Mesa, Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Scottsdale Nursing Refresher GateWay, Mesa Practical Nurse SouthWest Skill Center Practical Nursing Chandler-Gilbert, , Estrella Mountain, GateWay, Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Rio Salado, Scottsdale Veterinary Equine Science* Scottsdale Veterinary Technology/Animal Health* Mesa *Also in Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Other Health Science Advanced Behavioral Health Sciences Basic Behavioral Health Medical Billing and Coding Medical Billing and Coding: Physician-Based Medical Billing and Coding: Hospital-Based Medical Front Office Pharmacy Technician Spanish Medical Interpreter Speech Language Pathology Assistant Surgical Technology Therapeutic Massage Glendale, South Mountain Glendale, South Mountain SouthWest Skill Center Phoenix Phoenix Phoenix Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella Mountain, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Scottsdale SouthWest Skill Center Estrella Mountain GateWay Chandler-Gilbert, Phoenix 21 Hospitality and Tourism Hospitality and tourism encompasses the management, marketing, and operations of restaurants, hotels, attractions, amusement parks, recreation events, and travel-related services. It is one of the largest and fastest-growing industries in the world. In the U.S., the hospitality and tourism sector employs over 13 million people and is expected to gain 1.3 million new jobs by 2020. Occupations include hotel and food service managers, concierges, chefs, event planners, travel agents, and interpreters and translators. Food preparation and serving jobs account for the largest percentage of jobs in hospitality and tourism. Many of these jobs are in restaurants and bars, but fast growth can also be found in the healthcare and social assistance industries. There is also growing interest in sustainable food systems and restaurants that offer health-conscious menus. Beginning salaries in hospitality and tourism depend on the employee’s skills, education, and job level, with salaries ranging from entry-level wages to six figures for managers and executives. The industry is known for promoting from within and for its large number of young managers. Occupation For anyone who plans to enter the job market in this field, a strong knowledge base in English, math, and science, along with active listening, coordinating, and monitoring skills, are a must. High school students should meet with an advisor/ guidance counselor to create an appropriate career action plan that may include high school classes in: • Business • Culinary Arts • English • Marketing • Math • Speech (Sources: O*Net 2012 and Arizona Tech Prep 2011) Source: O*NET Annual Entry-Level Wage Range* Typical Training Required Cooks, Restaurant $17,450 - $20,250 Food Service Managers $34,850 - $41,790 Lodging Managers $31,920 - $39,910 Work Experience in a Related Occupation Meeting and Convention Planners $28,390 - $35,390 Bachelor’s Degree** Travel Agents Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2011 Program Food and Nutrition Advanced Professional Culinary Arts Apprentice Meat Cutter Baking and Pastry Basic Culinary Studies Commercial Food Preparation Culinary Arts Culinary Fundamentals Culinary Studies Dietetic Technology Food Service Administration Meat Department Helper Professional Food and Beverage Service Sustainable Food Systems* *Also in Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources 22 $20,330 - $22,800 On-the-Job or Community College Training Work Experience in a Related Occupation Postsecondary Vocational Award **For students seeking a bachelor’s degree, the Maricopa Community Colleges offer courses that transfer to all three of Arizona’s public universities. College/Skill Center Scottsdale Maricopa Skill Center Estrella Mountain, Phoenix Estrella Mountain Phoenix Scottsdale Scottsdale Estrella Mountain, Phoenix, Scottsdale Chandler-Gilbert, Paradise Valley Phoenix Maricopa Skill Center Phoenix Mesa, Rio Salado Program Hospitality Airline Operations: Ground Operations Airline Operations: Initial Flight Attendant Airline Operations: Passenger Services Airline Operations: Reservations Airline Operations: Reservations and Ticketing Svs. Customer Service Rep. for Travel and Tourism Hospitality and Tourism/Golf Management Hospitality and Tourism/Hotel Management Hospitality and Tourism/Restaurant Management Hospitality and Tourism/Spa and Wellness Center Management Hospitality and Tourism/Tourism Development and Management Hospitality/Hotel Management College/Skill Center Rio Salado Rio Salado Rio Salado Rio Salado Rio Salado Maricopa Skill Center Scottsdale Scottsdale Scottsdale Scottsdale Scottsdale Estrella Mountain Career Guide | maricopa.edu Career Guide | maricopa.edu 23 Human Services Human services jobs are those that relate to families and human needs. Persons who work in human services provide a variety of social assistance to children, elderly people, people with disabilities, and others. The sector includes counseling, mental health services, family and community services, personal care, and customer service. Human services is growing fast. Jobs are projected to increase 5.5% each year between 2010 and 2020, making it the second-fastest growing sector during this period, just behind home healthcare services. Human services are growing fast because of the rising number of people 65 years and older, who are projected to increase from 40 million in 2010 to 55 million in 2020. Also, rising healthcare costs are expected to shift services from more costly hospitals and inpatient facilities to less costly individual and family service providers. Along with counseling and community services, human services include jobs related to personal care, such as aestheticians, cosmetologists, and personal trainers. These positions are expected to grow as fast as or faster than average, as most people require their services. For anyone who plans to enter the job market in this field, a strong knowledge base in English and psychology, along with social perceptiveness, active listening, and speaking skills, are a must. High school students should meet with an advisor/ guidance counselor to create an appropriate career action plan that may include high school classes in: • Child Development • Cosmetology • Education Professions • English • Math (Sources: O*Net 2012 and Arizona Tech Prep 2011) Source: O*NET Occupation Annual Entry-Level Wage Range* Typical Training Required Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors $16,510 - $18,240 Postsecondary Vocational Award Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Interpreters and Translators Social and Human Service Assistants $16,220 - $17,510 Postsecondary Vocational Award $22,800 - $35,200 On-the-Job or Community College Training $20,190 - $23,350 On-the-Job or Community College Training Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2011 Program Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Group Fitness Instructor Nutrition for Fitness and Wellness Personal Trainer Personal Training Specialist Recreation Management Strength, Nutrition and Personal Training Teaching, Healing, Meditation & Stress Management Yoga Instruction Social Services Addictions and Substance Use Disorders Addictions and Substance Use Disorders Level I Addictions and Substance Use Disorders Level II 24 College/Skill Center Glendale, Mesa Glendale, Mesa, Scottsdale Glendale, Mesa Chandler Gilbert, Estrella Mountain, Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, South Mountain Mesa, Scottsdale Chandler-Gilbert, Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, South Mountain Paradise Valley Scottsdale Rio Salado Rio Salado Rio Salado Program Social Services, continued Adolescent Development Adolescent Studies Adult Development and Aging Advanced Behavioral Health Sciences Assisted-Living Caregiver Training Basic Behavioral Health Community Dental Health Coordination* Community Health Worker Credit Counseling: Customer Service Deaf Studies Family Development Family Life Education Family Support Gerontology Gerontology: Aging Services Management Gerontology: Eldercare Gerontology: Foundations *Also in Health Sciences College/Skill Center Glendale, Rio Salado Phoenix Glendale, Rio Salado Glendale, South Mountain Maricopa Skill Center Glendale, South Mountain Rio Salado South Mountain Rio Salado Phoenix Phoenix Glendale, Scottsdale, Rio Salado Phoenix Rio Salado Rio Salado Rio Salado Rio Salado Career Guide | maricopa.edu Human Services Program Social Services, continued Gerontology: Generalist Gerontology: Program Development Developmental Disabilities Specialist Human Services-Unemployment Insurance: Customer Service Human Services-Assistance: Customer Service Human Services-Specialist: Customer Service Interpreter Preparation Parent Education Career Guide | maricopa.edu College/Skill Center Rio Salado Rio Salado Glendale Rio Salado Rio Salado Rio Salado Phoenix Chandler-Gilbert, Rio Salado, Scottsdale continued Program College/Skill Center Social Services, continued Professional Addictions Counseling Recovery Support Rio Salado South Mountain Consumer Services Aesthetician Cosmetologist Mortuary Science Maricopa Skill Center Maricopa Skill Center Mesa 25 Information Technology Ever wonder how information and computers work together to help companies? Information technology (IT) has as much to do with managing data as it does with computers, and IT jobs are spread across all types of businesses. Information is best supported by computer technology, and any company that uses computers in its day-to-day operations requires IT support. Employment in this field is expected to grow because of increased demand for the design, construction, and management of computer networks, network and computer systems security, mobile technologies, custom programming services, data processing and hosting, cloud computing, and web broadcasting. The healthcare industry’s ongoing move to electronic records will also drive employment growth in IT. For anyone who plans to enter the job market in this field, a strong knowledge base in English and math, along with critical thinking, complex problem solving, systems analysis, and reading comprehension skills are a must. High school students should meet with an advisor/guidance counselor to create an appropriate career action plan that may include high school classes in: • Computer Programming • Engineering Science • Math • Physics • Web Design (Sources: O*Net 2012 and Arizona Tech Prep 2011) Occupation Annual Entry-Level Wage Range* Typical Training Required Computer Support Specialists $28,720 - $35,460 Associate’s Degree Computer Systems Analysts $48,330 - $58,480 Associate’s Degree** Information Security Analysts, Web Developers, $39,710 - $54,610 and Computer Network Architects Associate’s Degree** Network and Computer Systems Administrators $40,440 - $55,080 Associate’s Degree** Software Developers, Application and Systems $53,705 - $70,370 Associate’s Degree** Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2011 Program Computer Science Advanced Computer Usage and Applications Advanced Web Designer Business Office Computer Applications Computer and Information Technologies Computer Applications: Technology Computer Applications: Microsoft Office Specialist/Advanced Computer Applications: Microsoft Office Specialist/Basic Computer Applications: Office Specialist/Core Level Computer Applications: Office Specialist/Expert Level Computer Business Applications Computer Hardware and Desktop Support Computer Hardware and Network Support Computer Information Systems 26 **Some employers may require a bahelor’s degree. For students seeking a bachelor’s degree, the Maricopa Community Colleges offer courses in information technology that transfer to all three of Arizona’s public universities. College/Skill Center Rio Salado Mesa Glendale South Mountain Estrella Mountain Mesa Mesa Chandler-Gilbert Chandler-Gilbert Chandler-Gilbert Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella Mountain, Scottsdale Scottsdale GateWay, Glendale, Phoenix, Scottsdale, South Mountain Program Computer Science, continued Computer Information Technology Computer Networking Technology Computer Programming Computer Support Specialist Computer Systems Maintenance Computer Technology Computer Usage and Applications Database Development Geographic Information Systems* Geospatial Technologies Information Security Information Security Administration Information Security Technology Information Security Wireless Networks Information Technology Information Technology Support *Also in Agriculture College/Skill Center Paradise Valley Paradise Valley Mesa Maricopa Skill Center Paradise Valley Rio Salado Rio Salado Scottsdale Mesa Mesa Glendale Glendale Glendale Glendale Chandler-Gilbert South Mountain Career Guide | maricopa.edu Information Technology Program Computer Science, continued Information Technology: Cisco Networking Information Technology: Computer Applications Specialist Information Technology: Network Security Information Technology: Network Server Information Technology: Programming and Systems Analysis Information Technology: Web and Graphic Design Linux Associate Linux Networking Administration Linux Professional Microsoft Applications Development Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (MCITP) Administrator Microsoft Desktop Support Technology Microsoft Networking Technology Microsoft Server Administration Microsoft Technical Specialist Network Administration Network Administration: CISCO Network Professional Network Administration: Microsoft Windows Server Networking Administration: Cisco Networking System Administration Networking Technology: Cisco Networking: Design and System Support Oracle Database Administration Oracle Database Operations Programming Programming and System Analysis Software Development Software Quality Assurance Web Design Career Guide | maricopa.edu College/Skill Center South Mountain South Mountain South Mountain South Mountain South Mountain South Mountain Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella Mountain, Glendale, Mesa Estrella Mountain, Glendale, Mesa Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella Mountain, Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley Paradise Valley Estrella Mountain, GateWay, Glendale, Paradise Valley Estrella Mountain, Glendale, Paradise Valley Estrella Mountain, GateWay, Glendale, Paradise Valley Estrella Mountain, Glendale, Paradise Valley Estrella Mountain, GateWay, Glendale, Paradise Valley Scottsdale Chandler-Gilbert, Mesa, South Mountain Chandler-Gilbert, GateWay, Mesa, Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella Mountain, GateWay, Glendale, Mesa, South Mountain Mesa Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella Mountain, GateWay, Glendale Rio Salado Estrella Mountain Chandler-Gilbert Rio Salado Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella Mountain, Glendale, Mesa, Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, South Mountain Scottsdale Mesa Glendale, Paradise Valley, Estrella Mountain, Phoenix continued Program Computer Science, continued Web Design Technologies Web Design: User Interface Web Designer Web Developer Web Development Web Server Administrator Web Technology College/Skill Center Scottsdale Rio Salado Mesa Estrella Mountain, Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Scottsdale Mesa Mesa Commercial Art, Advertising Art, and Media Technology Animation: Imaging and Design Foundation* Glendale Comic and Sequential Art* Phoenix Computer Graphic Design* Phoenix Desktop Publishing* Estrella Mountain Digital Arts* Mesa Digital Arts: Digital Illustration* Mesa Digital Arts: Digital Photography* Mesa Digital Arts: Graphic Design* Mesa Digital Arts: Web Design* Mesa Digital Design* Rio Salado Digital Media Arts* Glendale Digital Photography* Phoenix Game Technology* Mesa Graphic Design: Visual Communication* Scottsdale Media Arts: Computer Art/Illustration* Chandler-Gilbert, Phoenix Media Arts: Digital Animation* Phoenix Media Arts: Digital Imaging* Chandler-Gilbert, Phoenix Media Arts: Web Design* Phoenix Multimedia and Business Technology* Mesa Multimedia Technology* Mesa *Also in Arts, A/V & Communications Health Informatics Management of Clinical and Bioscience Informatics* GateWay Management of Clinical Information Technology* GateWay Management of Clinical Information Technology: Clinical Technology Consulting* GateWay Management of Clinical Information Technology: Health Information Technology Implementation Support* GateWay Management of Clinical Information Technology: Health Information Technology Technical Support* GateWay Management of Clinical Information Technology: Health Information Technology Training* GateWay Management of Clinical Information Technology: Implementation Management* GateWay Management of Clinical Information Technology: Practice Workflow and Information Management Redesign* GateWay * Also in Business, Marketing & Government 27 Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security Public safety is a term used to describe the administration of justice, public order, and protection. This can include legal services, the courts, police, fire, correctional, and parole institutions, as well as investigative and security services. Public safety nationwide is projected to add more than 364,000 jobs by 2020. About a third of the new jobs created will be in government, while another 40% will be in the investigation and security services industry. Private detectives and investigators, security guards, forensic science technicians, paralegals, and firefighters, are among the fastest growing jobs in public safety. Renewed national interest in public safety and security should help expand opportunities for employment in this sector. Numerous job openings will stem from employment growth attributable to the desire for increased corporate, industrial, and homeland security. For anyone who plans to enter the job market in this field, a strong knowledge base in English, psychology, and science, along with active listening, social perceptiveness, and critical thinking, are a must. High school students should meet with an advisor/guidance counselor to create an appropriate career action plan that may include high school classes in: • Biology • Chemistry • Fire Science • Government • JROTC • Law Enforcement (Sources: O*Net 2012 and Arizona Tech Prep 2011) Occupation Annual Entry-Level Wage Range* Typical Training Required Correctional Officers and Jailers $32,680 - $36,140 On-the-Job or Community College Training Firefighters $29,380 - $40,820 On-the-Job or Community College Training Forensic Science Technicians $36,850 - $42,540 Associate’s Degree Paralegals $32,180 - $37,910 Associate’s Degree Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers $49,560 - $54,940 On-the-Job or Community College Training Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2011 Program College/Skill Center Administration of Justice Administration of Justice Administration of Justice Studies Administration of Justice: Comprehensive Administration of Justice: Fundamentals Advanced Corrections Basic Corrections Corrections Court Reporting: Broadcast Captioning Court Reporting: CART Estrella Mountain, Glendale, Paradise Valley, Phoenix Chandler-Gilbert, GateWay, Mesa, Scottsdale Phoenix Phoenix Rio Salado Rio Salado Rio Salado GateWay GateWay Court Reporting: Judicial Court Reporting: Scoping/Transcription Crime and Accident Scene Photography Crime and Intelligence Analysis Crime Scene Investigation GateWay GateWay Phoenix, Scottsdale Chandler-Gilbert Phoenix, Scottsdale 28 Program College/Skill Center Administration of Justice, continued Crime Scene Technology Detention Services Evidence Technology Evidence Technology Fingerprint Classification and Identification Forensic Investigation Forensic Science Forensic Science: Crime Lab Forensic Technology Global Citizenship Homeland Security Information Security Forensics Judicial Studies Justice and Government Agency Administration Justice and Gov. Agency Administration Level I Justice and Gov. Agency Administration Level II Justice Studies Phoenix, Scottsdale Rio Salado Phoenix Estrella Mountain Phoenix, Scottsdale Mesa Chandler-Gilbert Scottsdale Phoenix Mesa Chandler-Gilbert, GateWay Chandler-Gilbert Mesa Mesa Mesa Mesa Chandler-Gilbert, Mesa, Career Guide | maricopa.edu Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security Program College/Skill Center Scottsdale Administration of Justice, continued Law Enforcement Scottsdale Law Enforcement Investigator Glendale Law Enforcement Technology Rio Salado Law Enforcement Training Academy Chandler-Gilbert, Glendale Legal Administrative Assistant Maricopa Skill Center Legal Studies Mesa Paralegal Rio Salado Paralegal Studies Phoenix Police Academy Preparation Level I Scottsdale Police Science Mesa, Scottsdale Police Supervision Glendale Public Safety Technology Rio Salado VictimologyMesa Fire Science Driver Operator Emergency Management Emergency Response and Operations Fire Academy Fire Investigation Career Guide | maricopa.edu Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella Mountain, Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Phoenix Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, South Mountain Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella Mountain, Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Rio Salado Glendale Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella Mountain, Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Phoenix Program continued College/Skill Center Fire Science, continued Fire Officer Leadership Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella Mountain, Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Phoenix Fire Science Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella Mountain, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Phoenix Fire Science Technology Chandler-Gilbert, Glendale Firefighter Operations Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella Mountain, Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Rio Salado Hazardous Materials Response Phoenix EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY Advanced Emergency Medical Technology (Paramedic)* Advanced Emergency Medical Technology (Paramedicine)* Basic Emergency Medical Technology* Community Emergency Response Team (CERT): Level I* Emergency Communications and Deployment* Intermediate Emergency Medical Technology* Emergency Medical Technology* Paramedicine* *Also in Health Sciences Glendale, Paradise Valley, Phoenix Glendale, Mesa Glendale, Mesa Phoenix Phoenix Phoenix Chandler-Gilbert, Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, SouthWest Skill Center Glendale, Mesa, Phoenix, Paradise Valley 29 Traditional ideas about manufacturing have changed. More and more, manufacturing jobs are high-tech oriented, and workers who have current industry skills are more likely to maintain employment. Wages in manufacturing are among the highest for all areas of industry. In the Phoenix area, many of these jobs pay 10-50% above the average wage compared to other jobs in the region. These jobs are also in demand. Many employers, particularly in manufacturing, suffer shortages of skilled workers; and retiring Baby Boomers will only increase employment demand. Computer equipment, aerospace, and electronic instruments are some of the largest manufacturing, engineering, and technology sectors in Greater Phoenix. (Sources: O*Net 2012 and Arizona Tech Prep 2011) Occupation For anyone who plans to enter the job market in this field, a strong knowledge base in English, math, and science, along with critical thinking, operations monitoring, and complex problem-solving skills, are a must. High school students should meet with an advisor/guidance counselor to create an appropriate career action plan that may include high school classes in: • Drafting • Engineering Science • Physics • Precision Manufacturing • Welding Annual Entry-Level Wage Range* Typical Training Required Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators $21,500 - $27,830 On-the-Job or Community College Training Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers $32,630 - $42,580 On-the-Job or Community College Training Industrial Engineering Technicians $39,650 - $45,250 Associate’s Degree Machinists $27,480 - $34,420 On-the-Job or Community College Training Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $25,790 - $31,320 Postsecondary Vocational Award Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2011 Program Manufacturing Basic CAD CAD Application CAD Technology CAD/CAM/CNC I CAD/CAM/CNC II CNC Machinist Commercial Drafting CADD Level II Computer-Aided Design and Drafting CADD Level I Computer-Aided Drafting Electro/Mechanical Drafting Electromechanical Manufacturing Technology Industrial Design Technology Industrial Design Technology: Design SpecialistSolidWorks Machining I Machining II Manufacturing Engineering Technology Manufacturing Management Manufacturing Welding 30 College/Skill Center Glendale Glendale Glendale Mesa Mesa Maricopa Skill Center Mesa Mesa Mesa Mesa Mesa GateWay GateWay Mesa Mesa Mesa Mesa Mesa Program Manufacturing, continued Mechanical Drafting Micro Circuit Mask Design Microcomputer Servicing Production Technology Production Technology: CNC Technology Production Technology: Quality Assurance College/Skill Center Mesa Mesa Glendale GateWay, Mesa GateWay GateWay Welding ARC Welder* Maricopa Skill Center Combination Welder-4 Process* Maricopa Skill Center Combination Welder-2 Process* Maricopa Skill Center Combination Welder-3 Process* Maricopa Skill Center Combination Welder-3 Process with Intro to Pipe Welding* Maricopa Skill Center Flux-Core Welder* Maricopa Skill Center MIG Welder* Maricopa Skill Center TIG Welder/TIG Fingertip Welder* Maricopa Skill Center Welding*Mesa *Also in Architecture and Construction Career Guide | maricopa.edu Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Jobs in transportation, distribution, and logistics are responsible for managing the movement of goods, information, and people. They include air, rail, water, and truck transportation; warehousing and storage; and vehicle repair. As the global economy continues to grow, American imports and exports will also grow; and employment in transportation, distribution, and logistics will increase. Technology is also transforming the industry, as systems are being developed that allow for better tracking of product information to streamline the distribution process. Examples of jobs in this area include truck drivers, auto mechanics, cargo and freight agents, and airline employees. Greater Phoenix has a substantial transportation, distribution, and logistics sector. This is due to the region’s growing population, location near western markets, and presence of major retail distribution centers and large industry employers, such as Knight and Swift Transportation and Sky Harbor International Airport. For anyone who plans to enter the job market in this field, a strong knowledge base in English, math and science, along with repairing, trouble-shooting, critical thinking, and monitoring skills are a must. High school students should meet with an advisor/guidance counselor to create an appropriate career action plan that may include high school classes in: • English • Math • Physics • Transportation • Technologies/Automotive (Sources: O*Net 2012 and Arizona Tech Prep 2011) Occupation Annual Entry-Level Wage Range* Typical Training Required Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $25,860 - $38,900 Postsecondary Vocational Award Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $21,200 - $28,220 Postsecondary Vocational Award Logistics Managers $41,570 - $51,980 Work Experience in a Related Occupation Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2011 Program Automotive Technology Air Conditioning Air Conditioning and Electrical Accessories Auto Body Basic Metal Repair Auto Body Basic Metal Repair and Refinishing Auto Body Basic Refinishing Automotive Chassis Automotive Drive Trains Automotive Electrical Systems Automotive Engine Performance Diagnosis and Air Conditioning Automotive Engines and Drive Trains Automotive Performance Technology Automotive Suspension, Steering, and Brakes Automotive Technology Brakes, Alignment, Suspension, and Steering Career Guide | maricopa.edu College/Skill Center Mesa GateWay Maricopa Skill Center Maricopa Skill Center Maricopa Skill Center Glendale GateWay Mesa Glendale Glendale Mesa GateWay GateWay, Glendale Mesa Program College/Skill Center Automotive Technology, continued Engine Performance and Diagnosis Transmissions and Power Trains GateWay, Mesa Mesa Aviation and Aeronautics Aircraft Maintenance Technology Aircraft Maintenance Technology (Part 147) Airframe Maintenance (Part 147) Airway Science Technology, Flight Emphasis Flight Technology Powerplant Maintenance (Part 147) Chandler-Gilbert Chandler-Gilbert Chandler-Gilbert Chandler-Gilbert Chandler-Gilbert Chandler-Gilbert Distribution Distribution Logistics Technician SouthWest Skill Center 31 Continuing Education/Workforce Training Noncredit Workforce Training Programs Interested in gaining new career skills that can lead directly to employment opportunities? The Maricopa Community Colleges offer a number of noncredit Workforce Training programs and classes that train individuals to be job-ready and proficient in skills related to specific positions. Each College in the District designs offerings that pertain to needs of the community. The signature programs below are just a small sample of the many programs available to you. Many of these programs prepare the student to obtain industry recognized certifications. Please visit the websites provided or contact the College of your choice for additional information and program offerings. Program Program Length Chandler-Gilbert Community College Electronic Health Record Management Clinical Medical Assistant In/Outpatient Medical Coding and Billing Pharmacy Technician Phlebotomy Project Management Six Sigma Black Belt 95 hours 140 hours 640 hours 72 hours 90 hours 40 hours 200 hours Estrella Mountain Community College SouthWest Skill Center Pharmacy Technician Electronic Health Records Management Dental Assisting Dialysis Technician Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician 72 hours 100 hours 80 hours 60 hours 50 hours GateWay Community College OSHA Outreach Authorized Trainer Photovoltaics BPI Building Analyst 64 hours 60 hours 40+ hours Maricopa Skill Center Aesthetician Assisted-Living Training Program Human Services Paraprofessional Solar Photovoltaic Installer Arc Welder Flux-Core Welder Mig Welder Solar Thermal Installer Alternative Wall System Installer 663 hours 62 hours 120 hours 615 hours 488 hours 418 hours 418 hours 631 hours 631 hours Mesa Community College - Downtown PC Series Five-Star Customer Service 72 hours 4 hours 32 Program Mesa Community College - Downtown, continued Diversity and Customer Service Building, Expanding, and Retaining Customer Loyalty Business Communications (online) Program Length 4 hours 4 hours 3 hours Paradise Valley Community College Green Supply Chain Pro Medical Billing and Coding Medical Billing and Coding Terminology Project Management Photovoltaic Solar Energy Entry Level Pharmacy Technician (online) 60 hours 240 hours 300 hours 40 hours 40 hours 300 hours Phoenix College Energy Audit Home Inspectors Training Program Pharmacy Technician Sustainable Building Advisor Program 32 hours 80 hours 72 hours 100 hours Scottsdale Community College Business Institute AZ General Contractor License Exam Prep AZ Life & Health Insurance License Exam Prep AZ Property and Casualty Insurance License Exam Prep Real Estate Sales Licensing Course Pharmacy Technician South Mountain Community College Medical Transcription Medical Transcription Editor Outpatient Medical Coding and Billing In-Outpatient Medical Coding and Billing Introduction to SQL 20 hours 20 hours 20 hours 90 hours 72 hours 570 hours 640 hours 570 hours 640 hours 40 hours Career Guide | maricopa.edu Continuing Education/Workforce Training Services Continuing Education/Workforce Training Services can help answer questions or direct you to resources that will be helpful in identifying the program that’s right for you. Chandler-Gilbert 480-857-5500 25105 S. Alma School Rd. Sun Lakes, AZ www.cgc.edu/workforce GateWay 602-286-8000 108 N. 40th St. Phoenix, AZ www.gatewaycc.edu/workforce/ continuingeducation/ Mesa 480-461-7493 145 N. Centennial Way, Suite 208 Mesa, AZ www.mesacc.edu/cce Paradise Valley 602-787-6800 18401 N. 32nd St. Phoenix, AZ www.pvc.maricopa.edu/ce/ Phoenix 602-223-4000 640 N. 1st Ave. Phoenix, AZ www.careerstep.com/ap/pcdt Rio Salado 480-517-8512 2323 W. 14th St. Tempe, AZ www.riosalado.edu/partnerships/ried Business Institute 480-425-6900 @ Scottsdale 14350 N. 87th St., Suite 185 Scottsdale, AZ www.sccbi.com/ South Mountain 7050 S. 24th St. Phoenix, AZ http://community.southmountaincc.edu 602-305-5772 SouthWest Skill Center @ 623-935-8961 3000 N. Dysart Rd. Avondale, AZ Estrella Mountain www.estrellamountain.edu/ community-education The Institute @ Glendale 623-845-3290 www.gccaz.edu/institute Career Guide | maricopa.edu 6000 W. Olive Ave. Glendale, AZ 33 2411 West 14th Street Tempe, Arizona 85281 About Us The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is one of the largest educational systems in the nation and provides affordable education and training services to more than a quarter million students every year in both credit and special interest/noncredit classes. MCCCD delivers effective teaching and learning through innovative occupational programs and training, through extensive partnerships with business and industry, and through a vast array of courses that transfer to baccalaureate-granting institutions. maricopa.edu pinterest.com/mcccd/ To learn more about the Maricopa Community Colleges, visit: www.maricopa.edu @mcccd mcccdeveryday.blogspot.com Average Annual Tuition based on a 30 credit school year. Arizona Private Universities $16,500 Arizona Public Universities Maricopa Community Colleges *Source: ABOR celebrate.maricopa.edu For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, visit: http://goo.gl/RAoc2 (URL is case sensitive). Updated: 6/14/11 Chandler-Gilbert | Estrella Mountain | GateWay | Glendale | Mesa | Paradise Valley | Phoenix Rio Salado | Scottsdale | South Mountain | Maricopa Skill Center | SouthWest Skill Center 09/2012 MCCCD is an EEO/AA Institution.