STACKABLE CREDENTIALS: Utah’s construction industry will need about 95,000 new employees from 2016–2019. Cur- rent worker shortages are being reported in nearly all trades. 5 Construction workers can “earn while they learn” through apprenticeship programs or on-the-job training. Certified or PH.D. OR credentialed journeyman status can be achieved in one year MASTER’S for some trades and up to six years for others with little or no DEGREE debt. Construction wages range from $45,000–$85,000 per 4 DEVELOPMENT year. Benefits include health insurance, retirement programs, POSITIONS and additional training. Construction workers can begin at an BACHELOR’S entry-level position and climb the corporate ladder. DEGREE Not Required MANAGEMENT 3 POSITIONS Business ASSOCIATE Development DEGREE Director Chief Financial Applied Officer Associate Degree 2 or Associate Communications Degree Director CREDENTIAL Human Resource Apprenticeship, Comptroller Director Journeyman, Construction Marketing Director Certificate, or Manager Project Engineer 1 License Estimator Project Executive Carpenter Human Resource HIGH SCHOOL Professional DIPLOMA/GED Project Labor Relations Superintendent Brick Mason Specialist Operator Safety Director Carpenter Project Assistant Pipe Fitter Cement Mason Safety Professional Electrician’s Helper Project Foreman Heavy Equipment Truck Driver Operator Insulator CAREER ADVANCEMENT Iron Worker Laborer (All Trades) CAREER DEVELOPMENT Plumber’s Helper SKILL SET ENHANCEMENT Truck Driver ENTRY-LEVEL EMPLOYMENT

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STACKABLE CREDENTIALS: In a very basic sense, engi- neers use math and science to solve world problems. An engineering student will typically seek a bachelor’s de- gree in civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering. Most 5 engineering students seek a master’s degree in a specific PH.D. OR field such as bio-medicine, environment, computer sci- MASTER’S ence, chemistry, or materials. Engineers work in teams to DEGREE plan, analyze, improve, and develop solutions. 4 DEVELOPMENT POSITIONS BACHELOR’S Engineering DEGREE Professor Engineering MANAGEMENT Specialist 3 POSITIONS Aerospace Lead Engineer ASSOCIATE Manager Professional Engi- DEGREE Concrete Designer neer (PE) Applied Design Engineer Research and Devel- Associate of opment Engineer 2 Science (AAS) Field Engineer Senior Engineer or Associate of Hydrologist CREDENTIAL Science (AS) Petroleum Engineer Certificate, License, or Draftsman Project Manager Permit Field Engineer Quantity Surveyor 1 Installer Machinist Research Engineer HIGH SCHOOL Machinist Manufacturing Robotics Manager Engineer DIPLOMA Operator Steel Designer Process Engineer Recommended Repairman courses: Quality Assurance Service Manager Waste Water Treat- Technician ment Manager Surveyor Chemistry, Physics, Biology Technician Computer-Aided Technologist Drafting Test Engineer CAREER ADVANCEMENT Computer Science Math—4 Years CAREER DEVELOPMENT 3D Printing SKILL SET ENHANCEMENT

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Utah State Board of Education 250 East 500 South P.O. Box 144200 Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4200 Sydnee Dickson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction HEALTH CARE

STACKABLE CREDENTIALS: Nationwide, one in ten people work in a healthcare related field. From clinical, business, and trades, to security and sales, the options are varied and exciting. Caring for people with clinical needs requires skill, 5 patience, excellent face-to-face communication skills, and PH.D. OR the ability to work well with co-workers. The foundation for MASTER’S a great healthcare career begins in the classroom. Science, DEGREE technology, English, and math provide skills for both present and future careers. We are excited to help you as you plan for 4 DEVELOPMENT your future and the future health of our community. POSITIONS BACHELOR’S Biomedical DEGREE Science MSN—Nursing MANAGEMENT 3 POSITIONS Pharmacist BSN - Nurse Physician ASSOCIATE Respiratory Therapist Physician’s DEGREE Clinical Laboratory Assistant (PA) Applied Technician Researcher Associate of 2 Science (AAS) Imaging Services or Associate of Technician CREDENTIAL Science (AS) Imaging and Certificate, Diagnostics Clinical Laboratory Technician License, or Technician Permit Medical Perfusionist 1 Health Information Medical Technology Technician HIGH SCHOOL Imaging Technician DIPLOMA Nursing Assistant Medical Assistant CNA Pharmacy Physical Therapy Dental Technician Assistant Hygienist Radiology EMT Technology Food Service Registered Nurse Worker Respiratory Therapist Home Care Aide Surgical Technician CAREER ADVANCEMENT Medical Assistant CAREER DEVELOPMENT SKILL SET ENHANCEMENT

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Utah State Board of Education 250 East 500 South P.O. Box 144200 Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4200 Sydnee Dickson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction MANUFACTURING

STACKABLE CREDENTIALS: In 2015, the average manu- facturing worker earned $79,553 annually, including pay and benefits. Manufacturing accounts for nine percent of the workforce. Manufacturers report a moderate to seri- 5 ous shortage of qualified applicants for skilled and highly PH.D. OR skilled production positions. MASTER’S Utah manufacturing includes the following sectors: food DEGREE manufacturing, natural products, outdoor products, en- ergy-petroleum, coal, natural gas, chemical, composites 4 DEVELOPMENT and advanced materials, aerospace, fabricated metal, POSITIONS computer/electronics, and pharmaceuticals. BACHELOR’S Research and DEGREE Design Engineer Executive MANAGEMENT 3 POSITIONS Director Manufacturing Senior Manager ASSOCIATE Engineer— Certified Public DEGREE Product Design Accountant Applied Biomedical Engineer Associate of Materials Engineer 2 Science (AAS) or Associate of Electrical Engineer CREDENTIAL Science (AS) Aerospace Engineer Certificate, Plastics/Injection Human Resources License, or Molding Technician Manager Permit (Medical Devices) 1 Logistics, Supply CNC Machinist Machine Operator Chain Manager HIGH SCHOOL CAD Technician— Quality Assurance Production and Oper- DIPLOMA 3D Printing/ Technician ations Manager Prototyping Hand Packer— Packaging Welder Warehouse Tool/Die Maker Worker Automation Techni- Maintenance cian—Robotics Specialist Composites Techni- cian—Aerospace/ General CAREER ADVANCEMENT Assembly/ Outdoor Products Production Worker CAREER DEVELOPMENT SKILL SET ENHANCEMENT

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Utah State Board of Education 250 East 500 South P.O. Box 144200 Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4200 Sydnee Dickson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

STACKABLE CREDENTIALS: Information tech- nology (IT) positions are found in every em- ployment sector. There is a serious shortage of qualified computer science and information sys- 5 tems (CSIS) employees. The average IT worker (a PH.D. OR category including developers, engineers, and MASTER’S programmers) earned $79,236 annually in 2015. DEGREE For an IT employee, there are a variety of en- try-level roles and multiple pathways for ad- 4 DEVELOPMENT vancement that may or may not require an ad- POSITIONS vanced degree. There is also a growing demand BACHELOR’S Hardware for tech-related creative careers: designers, art- DEGREE Engineer ists, writers, and audio/video specialists. Research MANAGEMENT Scientist POSITIONS 3 Software Computer Engineer ASSOCIATE Programmer DEGREE Content Strategist Applied Computer System Associate of Analyst 2 Science (AAS) or Associate of Cyber Security CREDENTIAL Science (AS) Manager Certificate, Database License, or App Developer Administrator Permit Computer Coder Digital Media Specialist 1 Computer Electrical and Elec- tronics Technician HIGH SCHOOL Repair Game Developer DIPLOMA Technician Java Developer Lead App Developer Document Manage- Multimedia Designer Network Engineer Data Entry ment Specialist Worker Network Developer Project Manager Marketing Search Medical Strategist Software Quality As- Senior Developer Records surance Tester Network Software Engineer Technician Systems Technician Web Developer

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