Biomedical Engineering is the fastest growing occupation in Ohio through 2018. This job requires at least a Bachelor’s degree to reach the average salary of $79,206, which (like all engineering professions) is among the highest of all college graduates. Research positions sometimes require a graduate degree.
While not the largest field in engineering, it is the fastest growing nationwide, due to the aging of the population and a related focus on health issues. The demand for better medical devices and equipment, and more sophisticated medical equipment and procedures, will correspond with an increased need for cost-effectiveness, particularly in pharmaceutical manufacturing and related industries.
Annually, 29 new jobs will be added in this field in Ohio, though 2018. Engineers in biomedicine apply a knowledge of engineering, biology, and biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biological and health systems and products. Science and mathematics principles are applied to scientific discoveries, in order to develop commercial services and procedures that solve medical and health-related problems.
Many biomedical engineers collaborate with medical scientists, to research, develop and evaluate:
• Devices (for medical procedures, automating insulin injections or controlling body functions),
• Imaging systems (such as magnetic resonance imaging),
• Products such as artificial organs, prostheses, and instruments or
• Medical information, health management and care delivery systems.
The work focuses on the specification, design and testing of a product and its components, including the final design, effectiveness, cost, reliability, and safety. Companies producing artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, medical information systems, and heath management and care delivery systems are typical employers.
How to Find the Best College for Biomedical Engineering
Common college majors for biomedical engineers are biology, mathematics, engineering and technology. Courses in general engineering, mathematics and the physical/life sciences will be accompanied by a design course, computer and/or laboratory class. Often, general courses in social sciences or humanities, are required.
Most biomedical engineers also need to have a background in another engineering specialty, like mechanical or electronics engineering. Many engineers specialize with the biomedical field, in biomaterials, biomechanics, medical imaging, rehabilitation engineering, or orthopedic engineering.
Twenty-three colleges in Northeast Ohio offer specialized majors in biomedical engineering, biomedical technology or biotechnology. They are: Ashland University, Baldwin-Wallace College, Case Western Reserve University, Chancellor University, Cleveland State University, The College of Wooster, Hiram College, John Carroll University, Kent State University, Lake Erie College, The Laura and Alvin Siegal College of Judaic Studies, Malone College, Oberlin College, Notre Dame College, The Rabbinical College of Telshe, The University of Akron, The University of Mount Union, Alliance College and Walsh University.
I recommend that you look closely at the course listing, and talk directly to the professors who teach them about where their recent students are working and what internship support they can provide.
Top-ranked graduate programs nationally, according to U.S. News and World Report, are: Johns Hopkins University (Whiting), George Institute of Technology, University of San Diego (Jacobs), Duke University, University of Washington (Seattle), Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Pennsylvania, Boston University, Rice University and Stanford University.
Tips for Getting Hired
Common job titles in biomedical engineering include Bio-Mechanical Engineer, Dialysis Engineer, or Biomaterials Engineer. Experienced engineers obtain graduate degrees in engineering or business administration to learn new technology and broaden their education.
The engineering technology professional track is centered on practical design and production work, rather than theoretical and scientific development. Engineering technology careers requires focused coursework current issues in the application of engineering principles. Graduates of 4-year technology programs may get jobs similar to those obtained by graduates with a bachelor's degree in engineering, but can not register as professional engineers.
In order to keep up with technology improvements, continuing education is critical.
As always, What’s Your Major? strongly recommends joining a professional association and attending local or national meetings to get a better understanding of the field and to kick off your job networking campaign.
Engineers who offer their services directly to the public must be licensed. Licensed engineers are called professional engineers (PEs). Licensure usually requires a degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program, 4 years of relevant work experience, and completion of a state examination. After graduation, the licensing process requires taking the examination in two stages. The first Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination can be taken immediately. After acquiring suitable work experience, engineers quality for the second examination, called the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam.
For additional information about a career as a biomedical engineer, contact: Biomedical Engineering Society, 8401 Corporate Dr., Suite 140, Landover, MD 20785
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Friday, February 25, 2011
High-Demand Careers in Ohio: Computer Network, Systems and Database Administrators
Computer Network, Systems, and Database Administrator jobs are projected to grow much faster than all other occupations nationwide over the 2008-18, and are the highest growth occupation in Ohio. Annually, over 700 new jobs in a wide range of industries will be added in this field in Ohio, though 2018. Average salaries exceed $71,000.
A related field includes web designers, administrators and webmasters.
However, the most lucrative job title within this field is the analyst, who analyzes, designs, tests, and evaluates network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), Internet, intranet, and other data communications systems. Database analysts also perform network modeling, analysis, and planning. They research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software and may supervise programmers.
How to Find the Best College for Computer Science
Common college majors for network and systems administrators are computer science, information science, and management information systems (MIS).
Certainly, an MBA is an advantage in this field. MIS programs usually are part of a business school or college and include finance, marketing, accounting, and management courses. More technical studies in systems design, networking, database management, and systems security are also common.
Colleges in Northeast Ohio that offer appropriate majors include Ashland University, Case Western Reserve University, Baldwin-Wallace College, Cleveland State University, The College of Wooster, Hiram College, John Carroll University, Kent State University, Lake Erie College, Oberlin College, Notre Dame College, University of Akron, The University of Mount Union, Alliance College and Ursuline College.
I recommend that you look closely at the course listing, and talk directly to the professors who teach them about where their recent students are working and what internship support they can provide.
Top-ranked Computer Science programs nationally, according to the hiring trends tracked by The Wall Street Journal, are offered by Carnegie Mellon University, University of California at Berkely, University of Michigan, Georgia University of Technology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Pennsylvania State University, Purdue University, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and University of Maryland.
(Note: For webmasters, an associate degree or certification is usually sufficient.)
Tips for Getting Hired
Most of these professionals begin as computer support specialists before advancing into network or systems administration positions. Jobseekers can also enhance their employment opportunities by earning certifications, which are offered through product vendors, computer associations, and other training institutions.
As always, What’s Your Major? strongly recommends joining a professional association and attending local or national meetings to get a better understanding of the field and to kick off your job networking campaign. Many associations offer student member rates, job search sites, and opportunities for students to meet hiring managers at professional functions. Contact us for college and career coaching!
For additional information about a career as a computer network, systems, or database administrator, contact:
The League of Professional System Administrators, 15000 Commerce Pkwy., Suite C, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054.
Data Management International, 19239 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. #132, Lutz, FL 33548.
Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), 2 Penn Plaza, Suite 701, New York, NY 10121-0701. Phone: (800) 342-6626.
Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), 1815 S. Meyers Rd., Suite 300, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181-5228. Phone: (630) 678-8300. Fax: (630) 268-1384.
IEEE Computer Society , 1730 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20036-1992. Phone: (202) 371-0101. Fax: (202) 728-9614.
Institute for Certification of Computing Professionals (ICCP), 2350 E. Devon Ave., Suite 115, Des Plaines, IL 60018-4610. Phone: (847) 299-4227. Fax: (847) 299-4280.
National Workforce Center for Emerging Technologies (NWCET), Bellevue Community College, 3000 Landerholm Circle SE, N258, Bellevue, WA 98007-6484. Phone: (425) 564-4229. Fax: (425) 564-6193.
A related field includes web designers, administrators and webmasters.
However, the most lucrative job title within this field is the analyst, who analyzes, designs, tests, and evaluates network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), Internet, intranet, and other data communications systems. Database analysts also perform network modeling, analysis, and planning. They research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software and may supervise programmers.
How to Find the Best College for Computer Science
Common college majors for network and systems administrators are computer science, information science, and management information systems (MIS).
Certainly, an MBA is an advantage in this field. MIS programs usually are part of a business school or college and include finance, marketing, accounting, and management courses. More technical studies in systems design, networking, database management, and systems security are also common.
Colleges in Northeast Ohio that offer appropriate majors include Ashland University, Case Western Reserve University, Baldwin-Wallace College, Cleveland State University, The College of Wooster, Hiram College, John Carroll University, Kent State University, Lake Erie College, Oberlin College, Notre Dame College, University of Akron, The University of Mount Union, Alliance College and Ursuline College.
I recommend that you look closely at the course listing, and talk directly to the professors who teach them about where their recent students are working and what internship support they can provide.
Top-ranked Computer Science programs nationally, according to the hiring trends tracked by The Wall Street Journal, are offered by Carnegie Mellon University, University of California at Berkely, University of Michigan, Georgia University of Technology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Pennsylvania State University, Purdue University, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and University of Maryland.
(Note: For webmasters, an associate degree or certification is usually sufficient.)
Tips for Getting Hired
Most of these professionals begin as computer support specialists before advancing into network or systems administration positions. Jobseekers can also enhance their employment opportunities by earning certifications, which are offered through product vendors, computer associations, and other training institutions.
As always, What’s Your Major? strongly recommends joining a professional association and attending local or national meetings to get a better understanding of the field and to kick off your job networking campaign. Many associations offer student member rates, job search sites, and opportunities for students to meet hiring managers at professional functions. Contact us for college and career coaching!
For additional information about a career as a computer network, systems, or database administrator, contact:
The League of Professional System Administrators, 15000 Commerce Pkwy., Suite C, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054.
Data Management International, 19239 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. #132, Lutz, FL 33548.
Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), 2 Penn Plaza, Suite 701, New York, NY 10121-0701. Phone: (800) 342-6626.
Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), 1815 S. Meyers Rd., Suite 300, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181-5228. Phone: (630) 678-8300. Fax: (630) 268-1384.
IEEE Computer Society , 1730 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20036-1992. Phone: (202) 371-0101. Fax: (202) 728-9614.
Institute for Certification of Computing Professionals (ICCP), 2350 E. Devon Ave., Suite 115, Des Plaines, IL 60018-4610. Phone: (847) 299-4227. Fax: (847) 299-4280.
National Workforce Center for Emerging Technologies (NWCET), Bellevue Community College, 3000 Landerholm Circle SE, N258, Bellevue, WA 98007-6484. Phone: (425) 564-4229. Fax: (425) 564-6193.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Series: High-Demand College Majors in Ohio, Part 3: Physical Therapist
Jobs for physical therapists are expected to grow 27.1% through 2016, with the largest openings in acute hospitalization, rehabilitation and orthopedic settings.
Average starting salary is $48,530 and median annual earnings are $69,760, which depends on length of experience, geographic location and employer.
Schools must be accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Schools in Ohio that offer a program in Physical Therapy are:
Cleveland State University (A4, D6, F1, PU)
College of Mount St Joseph (A2, A4, D6, F1, PR)
Ohio University (A4, D6, F1, PU)
The Ohio State University (A4, D6, F1, PU)
The University of Findlay (A1, A6, D6, E3, F3, PR)
University of Cincinnati (A1, A4, D6, E5, F1, PU)
University of Dayton (A4, D6, F1, PR)
University of Toledo (D6, D7, F1, PU)
Walsh University (A4, D6, F1, PR)
Youngstown State University (D6, F1, PU)
Physical therapists improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength and decrease or prevent deformity from disease on injury. Ambulatory health care service providers are expected to provide the greatest job growth through 2016 (44.2%).
In Ohio, there are about 250 for physical therapists each year. By 2016, employment is expected to reach 8510 jobs.
Sources:
www.apta.org
The College Board
“50 Best College Majors for a Secure Future” by Lawrence Shatkin.
http://www.projectionscentral.com/lt_search.aspx
Average starting salary is $48,530 and median annual earnings are $69,760, which depends on length of experience, geographic location and employer.
Schools must be accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Schools in Ohio that offer a program in Physical Therapy are:
Cleveland State University (A4, D6, F1, PU)
College of Mount St Joseph (A2, A4, D6, F1, PR)
Ohio University (A4, D6, F1, PU)
The Ohio State University (A4, D6, F1, PU)
The University of Findlay (A1, A6, D6, E3, F3, PR)
University of Cincinnati (A1, A4, D6, E5, F1, PU)
University of Dayton (A4, D6, F1, PR)
University of Toledo (D6, D7, F1, PU)
Walsh University (A4, D6, F1, PR)
Youngstown State University (D6, F1, PU)
Physical therapists improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength and decrease or prevent deformity from disease on injury. Ambulatory health care service providers are expected to provide the greatest job growth through 2016 (44.2%).
In Ohio, there are about 250 for physical therapists each year. By 2016, employment is expected to reach 8510 jobs.
Sources:
www.apta.org
The College Board
“50 Best College Majors for a Secure Future” by Lawrence Shatkin.
http://www.projectionscentral.com/lt_search.aspx
Saturday, April 04, 2009
If You Choose Your Academic Program Wisely, It Just Doesn't Matter Where You Go To College
Many students don’t realize that it isn’t their choice of college, or choice of major, that will determine success at college. They should consider your happiness first.
But what does that mean, exactly?
We tell students: If you can engage in the “community,” you will be more likely to optimize your experience, socially and academically, and be satisfied with the “value for the money” from your choice of college.
But the hidden secret of college shopping, is that your WILL depend of your choice of academic program within a college. It’s the “program” that you should be shopping for, once you’re sure that you will be comfortable with the social environment of top choice schools.
The latest National Survey of Student Engagement uncovered that 90% of the variance in student satisfaction campus quality is explained by students at the same schools not having the same experiences. The study reported that there are differences across academic programs at the same college when it comes to important factors like “social support”, “interactions with students from other ethnicities”, and “active and collaborative learning”.
And, this week, Forbes Magazine urged the 3.3 million newly minted high school graduates to save themselves pronounced anxiety by bargain shopping for their educations. Author and recent grad student/blogger Joie Jager-Hyman says that what's most important is a student’s “willingness to engage…, commit to learning and actively take part in classes that challenge…”.
Source: http://www.forbes.com/2009/03/26/college-admission-officer-opinions-contributors-decision.html
Coming up! Workshops on College Essay Writing and Career Exploration (May 2), Register at http://www.whatsyourmajor.net/Jill Bernaciak at Linked In
But what does that mean, exactly?
We tell students: If you can engage in the “community,” you will be more likely to optimize your experience, socially and academically, and be satisfied with the “value for the money” from your choice of college.
But the hidden secret of college shopping, is that your WILL depend of your choice of academic program within a college. It’s the “program” that you should be shopping for, once you’re sure that you will be comfortable with the social environment of top choice schools.
The latest National Survey of Student Engagement uncovered that 90% of the variance in student satisfaction campus quality is explained by students at the same schools not having the same experiences. The study reported that there are differences across academic programs at the same college when it comes to important factors like “social support”, “interactions with students from other ethnicities”, and “active and collaborative learning”.
And, this week, Forbes Magazine urged the 3.3 million newly minted high school graduates to save themselves pronounced anxiety by bargain shopping for their educations. Author and recent grad student/blogger Joie Jager-Hyman says that what's most important is a student’s “willingness to engage…, commit to learning and actively take part in classes that challenge…”.
Source: http://www.forbes.com/2009/03/26/college-admission-officer-opinions-contributors-decision.html
Coming up! Workshops on College Essay Writing and Career Exploration (May 2), Register at http://www.whatsyourmajor.net/Jill Bernaciak at Linked In
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Pursuing The Value-Add of a College Education
Marty Nemko's opinion-editorial in The Chronicle of Higher Education last spring raised challenges to both colleges and families to each create the "value-add" of a college education. Nemko contended that college students who have weak high school records often drop out from college without gaining much. They often leave the college experience with "devastated self-esteem, a mountain of debt, and a job they could have obtained without college."
Nemko, US News and World Report's contributing editor on career and college issues, cited several notable studies of low satisfaction with college among graduate and lack of preparedness for the work force. Among his proposed solutions: College view guides should include detailed scorecards on student progress.
In his blog, Nemko urges families to save money by making the most of college and to make college selection decisions accordingly:
"Choose professors carefully; for example, read online student reviews of them. Pick the professors most likely to teach you to think and write better and who will inspire you.
Take writing-and reasoning centric courses: for example, rhetoric.
Participate in extracurriculars such as debate, student govt, and student newspaper.
Take classes that expose you to a wide range of political perspectives.
Search out great peer and adult mentors."
Coming up! Workshops on College Essay Writing and Career Exploration (May 2), Register at http://www.whatsyourmajor.net/
Jill Bernaciak at Linked In
Nemko, US News and World Report's contributing editor on career and college issues, cited several notable studies of low satisfaction with college among graduate and lack of preparedness for the work force. Among his proposed solutions: College view guides should include detailed scorecards on student progress.
In his blog, Nemko urges families to save money by making the most of college and to make college selection decisions accordingly:
"Choose professors carefully; for example, read online student reviews of them. Pick the professors most likely to teach you to think and write better and who will inspire you.
Take writing-and reasoning centric courses: for example, rhetoric.
Participate in extracurriculars such as debate, student govt, and student newspaper.
Take classes that expose you to a wide range of political perspectives.
Search out great peer and adult mentors."
Coming up! Workshops on College Essay Writing and Career Exploration (May 2), Register at http://www.whatsyourmajor.net/
Jill Bernaciak at Linked In
Sunday, March 01, 2009
Four Northeast Ohio Colleges offer Human Resource Specializations, with Job Growth Exceeding 18%
Baldwin-Wallace, Cleveland State University, Ursuline College and Chancellor University offer Human Resource Majors; with job growth exceeding 18% in some specializations.
Generally, with a median salary of $88,510 and job growth exceeding 11 percent through 2016, the human resource profession is a broad category with lots of potential for the well-prepared job seeker. According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, job growth approaching 18% is expected in specialties in employment, recruitment, and placement; compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists; and training and development, whose job holders can seek areas of specialization, for example, as:
- Compensation and Benefits, where managers plan, direct, or coordinate compensation and benefits activities and staff of an organization. They can specialize in areas such as pensions or position classifications. For example, job analysts collect and examine details about job duties and prepare job descriptions that explain the duties, training, and skills that each job requires.
- Training and Development, where managers perform duties similar to the above and may also plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization, a key employee benefit.
Four northeast ohio colleges offer programs leading to a bachelor’s degree in personnel, human resources, or labor relations:
Baldwin-Wallace College – Human Resources
Cleveland State University – Management and Labor Relations
Ursuline College – Human Resource Management
Chancellor University (formerly Myers University) - Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Human Resource Management
Beyond those four, courses leading to a career in human resources management may be found in departments of business administration, education, instructional technology, organizational development, human services, communication, or public administration.
Coming up! Workshops on College Essay Writing (March 28) and Career Exploration (May 2), Register at http://www.whatsyourmajor.net/
Jill Bernaciak at Linked In
Generally, with a median salary of $88,510 and job growth exceeding 11 percent through 2016, the human resource profession is a broad category with lots of potential for the well-prepared job seeker. According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, job growth approaching 18% is expected in specialties in employment, recruitment, and placement; compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists; and training and development, whose job holders can seek areas of specialization, for example, as:
- Compensation and Benefits, where managers plan, direct, or coordinate compensation and benefits activities and staff of an organization. They can specialize in areas such as pensions or position classifications. For example, job analysts collect and examine details about job duties and prepare job descriptions that explain the duties, training, and skills that each job requires.
- Training and Development, where managers perform duties similar to the above and may also plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization, a key employee benefit.
Four northeast ohio colleges offer programs leading to a bachelor’s degree in personnel, human resources, or labor relations:
Baldwin-Wallace College – Human Resources
Cleveland State University – Management and Labor Relations
Ursuline College – Human Resource Management
Chancellor University (formerly Myers University) - Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Human Resource Management
Beyond those four, courses leading to a career in human resources management may be found in departments of business administration, education, instructional technology, organizational development, human services, communication, or public administration.
Coming up! Workshops on College Essay Writing (March 28) and Career Exploration (May 2), Register at http://www.whatsyourmajor.net/
Jill Bernaciak at Linked In
Sunday, February 22, 2009
With Passion for Fashion, Kent State Students are Well-Prepared to Compete in the Global Industry
There are two strategies that Northeast Ohio college students can take to choose a college major that ensures employment:
- Find a profession with largeness and growth and/or
- Find a school that’s the top in its field
Employment in the fashion design and fashion merchandising is not just a glamour job. Self-employment is common. Most jobs are highly competitive and located in New York and California. Job growth is slower than average, according to the Occupational Outlook Handbook.
However, with top local training, students have the best chances of success.
Since 1983, the Shannon Rodgers and Jerry Silverman School of Fashion Design and Merchandising at Kent State University’ has been turning out graduates who go on to lead their professions. Guided by a strong advisory board, students work side-by-side with top industry professionals from JCPenney, Sears and Simplicity Pattern Company, among others. Students consistently win national competitions sponsored by the Council of Fashion Designers of America and Target.
Recently, the fashion school received a $1 million gift from the Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation. that provides “world-class quality leadership” for the next ten years from Elizabeth Rhodes, an exceptional industry visionary leader, according to Rick Kellar, the foundation’s president.
Over thirteen full-time faculty use hands-on and real-life experiences with over 700 students. Study tours to Europe and Asia are offered on a regular basis. Facilities include a studio in New York City, an international school in Florence, Italy and study opportunities in Hong Kong, London and Paris.
The NYC Studio is a new 4500-square-foot space with lecture room, computer lab and world class design studio, located in the heart of New York City's Garment District, where one-third of all clothing manufactured in the USA is designed and produced and home to America's world-renowned fashion talent.
The Kent State location has several CAD (computer-aided design) labs for digital fabric printing. pattern-making and 3-D merchandising. It houses world-renown library and museum.
A Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design is available on two tracks with different emphasis:
- Conceptual design with illustration
- Problem solving and technical design skills with strong construction skills.
In Fashion Merchandising, a Bachelor of Science in Fashion Merchandising and a five-year MBA are available.
Basic coursework includes color, textiles, sewing and tailoring, pattern making, fashion history, computer-aided design (CAD), and design of different types of clothing such as menswear or footwear.
In addition to general admission requirements, applicants to the fashion design program must submit a skills assessment, including drawing and machine stitching samples, and a letter of intent and ‘statement of honor”. The school offers Academic Discovery days and shadowing for high school students for an in-depth exploration of the program.
Visit http://www.fashionschool.kent.edu/for more information
Median annual earnings for salaried fashion designers were $62,610 in May 2006. Earnings in fashion design can vary widely based on the employer and years of experience. Starting salaries in fashion design tend to be very low until designers are established in the industry. According to the Department of labor, some fashion designers also combine a fashion design degree with a business, marketing, or fashion merchandising degree, especially those who want to run their own business or retail store.
Coming up! Workshops on College Essay (March 28) and Career Planning (May 2)
Register at http://www.whatsyourmajor.net/
Jill Bernaciak
See my Linked In Profile
- Find a profession with largeness and growth and/or
- Find a school that’s the top in its field
Employment in the fashion design and fashion merchandising is not just a glamour job. Self-employment is common. Most jobs are highly competitive and located in New York and California. Job growth is slower than average, according to the Occupational Outlook Handbook.
However, with top local training, students have the best chances of success.
Since 1983, the Shannon Rodgers and Jerry Silverman School of Fashion Design and Merchandising at Kent State University’ has been turning out graduates who go on to lead their professions. Guided by a strong advisory board, students work side-by-side with top industry professionals from JCPenney, Sears and Simplicity Pattern Company, among others. Students consistently win national competitions sponsored by the Council of Fashion Designers of America and Target.
Recently, the fashion school received a $1 million gift from the Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation. that provides “world-class quality leadership” for the next ten years from Elizabeth Rhodes, an exceptional industry visionary leader, according to Rick Kellar, the foundation’s president.
Over thirteen full-time faculty use hands-on and real-life experiences with over 700 students. Study tours to Europe and Asia are offered on a regular basis. Facilities include a studio in New York City, an international school in Florence, Italy and study opportunities in Hong Kong, London and Paris.
The NYC Studio is a new 4500-square-foot space with lecture room, computer lab and world class design studio, located in the heart of New York City's Garment District, where one-third of all clothing manufactured in the USA is designed and produced and home to America's world-renowned fashion talent.
The Kent State location has several CAD (computer-aided design) labs for digital fabric printing. pattern-making and 3-D merchandising. It houses world-renown library and museum.
A Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design is available on two tracks with different emphasis:
- Conceptual design with illustration
- Problem solving and technical design skills with strong construction skills.
In Fashion Merchandising, a Bachelor of Science in Fashion Merchandising and a five-year MBA are available.
Basic coursework includes color, textiles, sewing and tailoring, pattern making, fashion history, computer-aided design (CAD), and design of different types of clothing such as menswear or footwear.
In addition to general admission requirements, applicants to the fashion design program must submit a skills assessment, including drawing and machine stitching samples, and a letter of intent and ‘statement of honor”. The school offers Academic Discovery days and shadowing for high school students for an in-depth exploration of the program.
Visit http://www.fashionschool.kent.edu/for more information
Median annual earnings for salaried fashion designers were $62,610 in May 2006. Earnings in fashion design can vary widely based on the employer and years of experience. Starting salaries in fashion design tend to be very low until designers are established in the industry. According to the Department of labor, some fashion designers also combine a fashion design degree with a business, marketing, or fashion merchandising degree, especially those who want to run their own business or retail store.
Coming up! Workshops on College Essay (March 28) and Career Planning (May 2)
Register at http://www.whatsyourmajor.net/
Jill Bernaciak
See my Linked In Profile
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Are You Efficient and a Strong Leader? Many Northeast Ohio Colleges Can Prepare You to be a High-Paid Administrative Service Manager
One of the only ways that a company can grow in today’s economy is to optimize the efficiency of its operations.
With the right degree and experience, you could be a key player as an “Administrative Services Manager”; which will be a higher-demand, high paid job through 2016 (and probably beyond).
While the job title is about as nondescript of an occupation as you could imagine, it pays an average of $67,000 annually and will have 276,000 people employed by 2016. This is an almost 12 percent increase from 2006.
Relevant majors depend on the work environment and include:
- Business (specifically finance or human resources)
- Engineering
- Architecture
- Construction management
- Facility management
What’s this Job Entail?
You don’t need to be an expert in the functional areas that you’d supervise, but you do need to demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills, which is why lower-level experience is so vital. You must enjoy working with details, and a wide range of people; from managers, supervisors, and professionals, to clerks and blue-collar workers. You must be flexible, decisive and effective with meeting deadlines and managing multiple activities at once.
Administrative services managers coordinate and direct a broad spectrum of services that keep a company running smoothly. According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, they can oversee:
- Secretarial and reception services and mail
- Administration and payroll
- Conference planning and travel
- Information and data processing
- Materials scheduling and distribution
- Printing and reproduction
- Records management
- Telecommunications management
- Security, parking
- Energy consumption
- Personal property
- Procurement, supply, recycling, and disposal
Specific duties for these managers vary by their level of responsibility and authority. Some advance to upper level positions, such as vice president of administrative services.
Experience and Courses Required
Managerial and industry-specific experience is the key to attaining this position. You might have to start in a non-managerial position and work up the ladder. Your chances for promotion to this position can be enhanced by earning the Certified Manager (CM) designation offered by the Institute of Certified Professional Managers (ICPM), along with the right experience and education.
The degree required depends on the work environment. In less complex organizations, a high school education and experience could suffice. But other employers, such as in contract administration or facilities management, require a bachelor’s degree. In facilities management, many managers have a background in real estate, construction, or interior design. Courses in office technology, accounting, business mathematics, computer applications, human resources, and business law would be expected, regardless of industry.
Sources: Occupation Outlook Handbook, 2008-09
With the right degree and experience, you could be a key player as an “Administrative Services Manager”; which will be a higher-demand, high paid job through 2016 (and probably beyond).
While the job title is about as nondescript of an occupation as you could imagine, it pays an average of $67,000 annually and will have 276,000 people employed by 2016. This is an almost 12 percent increase from 2006.
Relevant majors depend on the work environment and include:
- Business (specifically finance or human resources)
- Engineering
- Architecture
- Construction management
- Facility management
What’s this Job Entail?
You don’t need to be an expert in the functional areas that you’d supervise, but you do need to demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills, which is why lower-level experience is so vital. You must enjoy working with details, and a wide range of people; from managers, supervisors, and professionals, to clerks and blue-collar workers. You must be flexible, decisive and effective with meeting deadlines and managing multiple activities at once.
Administrative services managers coordinate and direct a broad spectrum of services that keep a company running smoothly. According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, they can oversee:
- Secretarial and reception services and mail
- Administration and payroll
- Conference planning and travel
- Information and data processing
- Materials scheduling and distribution
- Printing and reproduction
- Records management
- Telecommunications management
- Security, parking
- Energy consumption
- Personal property
- Procurement, supply, recycling, and disposal
Specific duties for these managers vary by their level of responsibility and authority. Some advance to upper level positions, such as vice president of administrative services.
Experience and Courses Required
Managerial and industry-specific experience is the key to attaining this position. You might have to start in a non-managerial position and work up the ladder. Your chances for promotion to this position can be enhanced by earning the Certified Manager (CM) designation offered by the Institute of Certified Professional Managers (ICPM), along with the right experience and education.
The degree required depends on the work environment. In less complex organizations, a high school education and experience could suffice. But other employers, such as in contract administration or facilities management, require a bachelor’s degree. In facilities management, many managers have a background in real estate, construction, or interior design. Courses in office technology, accounting, business mathematics, computer applications, human resources, and business law would be expected, regardless of industry.
Sources: Occupation Outlook Handbook, 2008-09
Monday, February 09, 2009
Building a Career? Look into Construction Management and Cleveland State University
Economic forecasts aside, the long-run job prospects in Construction Management are much better than average, from the perspective of salary and chance of hire.
The number of construction management jobs will grow 15.7% between 2006 and 2016. The median salary in 2006 was $73,700.
A bachelor’s degree in construction science, construction management, building science, or civil engineering or architecture are preferred and work experience is also expected, whether through an internship, a cooperative education program, or a job in the industry. The traditional path to advancement begins with long-term experience as, for example, carpentry, masonry, plumbing, or electrical installation.
In Northeast Ohio, five colleges have relevant four-year programs that would qualify you, after work experience, for a construction management opportunity:
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland State University
Kent State University
The University of Akron
Youngstown State University
For example, Cleveland State University’s Engineering program has made “large investments have been made in new labs and the renovation of classrooms and office space…” Its co-op program enables students to alternate between classes and work at many (related) “prominent companies”.
According to the Dean’s report in spring 2008, 63% of the faculty graduated from the top 26 engineering schools in the United States, including MIT, Princeton, Carnegie Mellon, Purdue, Texas A&M and a variety of others. The Visiting Scholar program has hosted scholars from Carnegie Mellon University and internationally from Myong Ji University and Dankook University in South Korea, Fujian University and Shanghai Polytechnic University in China, Federal University of Sao Carlos in Brazil and JNTU in India.
In the Cleveland marketplace, there are an estimated 970,000 construction management positions, with an average hourly wage of $42.55 and an average annual salary of $88,510.
According to the Occupational Outlook, construction managers “plan, direct, coordinate, or budget…activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems”. Construction managers help conceptualize the development of a construction project and organize, schedule, and implement related activities with the help of supervisory subordinates. Specialties such as carpentry or plumbing are included in this profession, and job titles include general superintendents, project managers, and constructors.
The biggest employers of construction managers include petroleum and related wholesale, investment pools or funds, and travel accommodations. Most managers are involved with nonresidential, residential, building equipment, foundation, structure and exterior contactors.
Sources: Occupational Outlook Handbook, http://www.csuohio.edu/engineering/
The number of construction management jobs will grow 15.7% between 2006 and 2016. The median salary in 2006 was $73,700.
A bachelor’s degree in construction science, construction management, building science, or civil engineering or architecture are preferred and work experience is also expected, whether through an internship, a cooperative education program, or a job in the industry. The traditional path to advancement begins with long-term experience as, for example, carpentry, masonry, plumbing, or electrical installation.
In Northeast Ohio, five colleges have relevant four-year programs that would qualify you, after work experience, for a construction management opportunity:
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland State University
Kent State University
The University of Akron
Youngstown State University
For example, Cleveland State University’s Engineering program has made “large investments have been made in new labs and the renovation of classrooms and office space…” Its co-op program enables students to alternate between classes and work at many (related) “prominent companies”.
According to the Dean’s report in spring 2008, 63% of the faculty graduated from the top 26 engineering schools in the United States, including MIT, Princeton, Carnegie Mellon, Purdue, Texas A&M and a variety of others. The Visiting Scholar program has hosted scholars from Carnegie Mellon University and internationally from Myong Ji University and Dankook University in South Korea, Fujian University and Shanghai Polytechnic University in China, Federal University of Sao Carlos in Brazil and JNTU in India.
In the Cleveland marketplace, there are an estimated 970,000 construction management positions, with an average hourly wage of $42.55 and an average annual salary of $88,510.
According to the Occupational Outlook, construction managers “plan, direct, coordinate, or budget…activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems”. Construction managers help conceptualize the development of a construction project and organize, schedule, and implement related activities with the help of supervisory subordinates. Specialties such as carpentry or plumbing are included in this profession, and job titles include general superintendents, project managers, and constructors.
The biggest employers of construction managers include petroleum and related wholesale, investment pools or funds, and travel accommodations. Most managers are involved with nonresidential, residential, building equipment, foundation, structure and exterior contactors.
Sources: Occupational Outlook Handbook, http://www.csuohio.edu/engineering/
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