NICC Career Planning Guide by Northeast Iowa Community College

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Table of Contents Transfer......................................................................................................... 02

Finance..........................................................................................................25

Non-Traditional Careers................................................................................. 03

Health Science...............................................................................................28

How to Use this Guide................................................................................... 04

Hospitality and Tourism.................................................................................31

Resources...................................................................................................... 05

Human Services.............................................................................................34

Graduate Cluster to Industry Sector............................................................... 06

Information Technology.................................................................................37

Employment Information.............................................................................. 07

Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security..................................................40

Career Planning............................................................................................. 08

Manufacturing...............................................................................................43

Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources....................................................... 10

Marketing, Sales and Service.........................................................................46

Architecture and Construction....................................................................... 13

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics......................................49

Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications..................................... 16

Transportation, Distribution and Logistics......................................................52

Business, Management and Administration.................................................. 19

County Information........................................................................................55

Education and Training.................................................................................. 22

Notes..............................................................................................................59

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Northeast Iowa Community College is committed to providing you the best support, resources, instruction and social opportunities to succeed. » www.nicc.edu/studentresources The Right Classes.

We want you in the right classes so you succeed. Class selection is determined by your education and career goals, the results of your ACT Compass® or other placement assessment, and your advisor. Career Services.

Career counseling, internships, job shadows, networking, professional etiquette, resume writing and speakers. We get to know you and then get you in the right career track from the beginning. Tutoring and Computer Labs.

Free tutoring (online and face-to-face), writing assistance and computer labs set you up to succeed. Academic Advisors.

Your personal advisor will guide you to make the right academic decisions and help you explore transfer options. Student Life.

Get as involved as you want and have the experience you want; concerts, intramurals, clubs, tours, speakers, comedians, service trips, study abroad and so much more are available. Learning Accommodations.

Take advantage of alternative learning formats, testing accommodations and tutoring assistance. Transfer.

The Associate of Arts and Associate of Science, and in some cases the Associate of Applied Science, awards are equivalent to the first two-years of a bachelor’s degree program and are designed to transfer to a four-year institution.

Goal:

Attend a four-year College or University. Northeast Iowa Community College offers Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Degrees: • Equivalent to the first two-years of a bachelor’s degree • Designed to transfer to a four-year college or university where you can continue your education goals Northeast Iowa Community College offers course options to match your career and educational interests including but not limited to: agriculture, animal science, business administration, communication, companion animal science, criminal justice, dairy science, early childhood, education, human services, industrial technology teacher education, pre-veterinary medicine and psychology. Your dedicated academic advisor will work closely with you to ensure the award transfers to the college or university of your choice. Learn More.

www.nicc.edu/transfer

Non-Traditional Careers

Gender on the Job Career exploration is serious business. As you survey different career options, you may feel discouraged from following certain paths because you are a female or because you are a male. Take note when this happens! Gender stereotypes are actually what contribute to the under-representation of women and men in many occupations. These stereotypes or biases often occur unconsciously. Your career planning process must be informed, thoughtful and open-minded. Use the following tips to help you stay informed on your career journey: » Accept no limits. Your career choice is based on your interests and determination to develop skills. It should not be based on gender stereotypes. Value your dreams and aspirations. » You will possibly spend 50+ years working. Make an informed decision based on job opportunities and interests, and choose something you will enjoy. Learn the standards of performance and the skill set required for an occupation. Remember, you are not expected to have all the skills before you start training. That’s why NICC is here! » Seek out mentors in non-traditional occupations and look for shadowing or volunteer opportunities in these areas. This will help you make informed decisions and develop a support system. If you need a hand with this, seek help from staff at your high school, NICC or your parents. » When both men and women work in the same industry, that industry becomes stronger and is more representative of our world as a whole. Both genders bring unique experiences, perspectives and skill sets to an occupation.

It takes courage to stand up and break tradition; but it’s your life and you are in charge.

*Non-traditional careers are occupations in which one gender comprises less than 25 percent of all individuals employed in that field.

Sample Non-Traditional Careers for Men

Health Information Technology Nurse Elementary Teacher Cosmetologist Administrative Assistant Veterinary Technician

Sample Non-Traditional Careers for Women Architect

Carpenter Electrician Mechanic Engineer Welder

How to Use this Guide Planning for the future will help you make good choices for class selection in high school and prepare you for college and a successful career. Prior to using this guide, it is recommended you complete a career interest inventory. Ask your counselor about taking one, or complete one online at www.careertech.org/student-interest-survey. Completing an inventory will assist you in narrowing down the education and career choices provided in this guide to those that best suit your interests and abilities.

Career Clusters™ There are 16 national Career Clusters™, which link what is learned in school with the knowledge and skills that are needed for success in college and a career. These 16 Career Clusters™, defined throughout this guide, assist in planning for the future by identifying pathways from high school to two- and four-year colleges, graduate school and the workplace.

Look for this symbol to indicate which career cluster you are in.

Note: This guide intentionally omits the Government and Public Administration cluster, so it includes complete information on 15 clusters throughout. For more information on the Government and Public Administration cluster, please visit: www.careertech.org/government

Career Pathways The 16 national Career Clusters™ are broken down further into smaller subsets of occupations or pathways. When you see this symbol and text » Sample Careers you will know you are exploring career pathways in the guide. Career Pathways are grouped around common knowledge or skills needed for career success. Career Pathways can be used to further explore careers within the Career Clusters™ that interest you.

Each Career Cluster™ section includes: • Top cluster occupations by annual growth rate in Iowa • Potential career pathways within each cluster • Sample careers for each pathway • Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) programs available for each pathway • Suggested high school courses

Career Planning Worksheets

The “Career Planning” worksheet available on pages 8-9 of this guide and online at www.nicc.edu/careerlearninglink will help get you started using the guide. It is also a great idea to review this guide and complete the worksheet with a parent, career counselor or teacher. Finally, don’t forget to take advantage of the many online resources available to help guide your career planning. Page 5 includes some good resources to get you started!

Resources

Northeast Iowa Community College » www.nicc.edu » www.facebook.com/neiowacc

Northeast Iowa Community College Career Services » www.nicc.edu/careerservices

Northeast Iowa Community College Career Learning Link » www.nicc.edu/careerlearninglink

Career and Technical Education (CTE) » www.careertech.org

Learn more about the possible college programs that interest you. Programs of Study can be found at www.nicc.edu/collegeprograms.

The Career Services Office provides career planning and job search assistance to NICC students before and after graduation. Career Services receives job openings and internships from a variety of sources including local and regional employers interested in hiring NICC students and alumni.

The Northeast Iowa Career Learning Links assists in connecting schools and businesses for the purpose of student career exploration and experiences. To find out about assistance with classroom speakers, business tours and other career experience opportunities please contact Career Learning Link staff.

Northeast Iowa Community College High School Partnerships » www.nicc.edu/hspartnerships High School Partnerships is dedicated to assisting high schools in providing quality concurrent enrollment opportunities. Concurrent enrollment courses allow students to earn high school and college credit at the same time. Visit the website to learn more about concurrent enrollment and the courses offered at your high school.

Explore the knowledge and skills required for each Career Cluster™ and Pathway, find sample education plans, view brochures for each Career Cluster™ and more.

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Interest Survey » www.careertech.org/student-interest-survey

Use this interest survey to determine top clusters for students to explore. Available in English and Spanish.

O*Net OnLine » www.onetonline.org

Iowa Workforce » iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov

There are many ways to explore careers on this website! Find occupations by Career Cluster™ or sort by Career Pathway.

Provides job outlook and wage data, as well as information on offerings at your local workforce development office.

Mapping Your Future » mappingyourfuture.org

Iowa Workforce Information Network (IWIN) » iwin.iwd.state.ia.us/iowa

Find out about the current workforce, employment and economy status in Iowa. Click on Iowa Long & Short Term Occupational Projections for detailed information on the estimated activity for each occupation in areas of employment, new jobs, replacements, and total annual openings.

Elevate Advanced Manufacturing » www.elevateiowa.com

Consider a career in manufacturing in Iowa! Educators and students should use this resource to explore the amazing opportunities available in Iowa through the advanced manufacturing field.

Explore careers no matter what stage you are in your planning process. This resource includes sections for middle/high school, undergraduate, graduate, student loan borrowers, parent and middle/high school counselors.

Graduate Cluster to Industry Sector Iowa Department of Education

Page 30

The eyeball chart below shows where NICC graduates enrolled in particular career clusters found employment after graduation (the “no match” section corresponds to those graduates that did not match wage records). Students who chose the college parallel (transfer) cluster and the health science career cluster represent the largest portion of 2010-2012 NICC graduates, which explains why the red and green sections on the diagram are so wide. The As previously mentioned, students thatforchose the college parallel route the health career chart shows trends in employment of graduates at a glance; example, while the majority of health scienceand graduates obtainedscience employment within cluster represent the largest portion of FY 2010 to FY 2012 NICC graduates, which explains why the red the healthcare and social assistance industry, information technology graduates, by contrast, found employment in nearly every industry, including and green sectors on the left of Figure 30 below are so wide. All graduates who entered the workforce manufacturing healthcare. within and one year of graduation are graphically represented in Figure 30 (the “no match” section corresponds to those graduates that did not match UI wage records). For example, the majority of health science completers obtained employment within the health care and social assistance industry, but this career cluster provided workers in nearly every industry. The college parallel completers were disbursed as well, but the largest industry sectors of employment were retail trade, health care and social assistance, or accommodation and food services.

Cluster to Industry

Cluster to Industry Mapping for FY10 - FY12 NICC Graduates

Figure 30. Cluster to Industry Mapping for FY 2010-FY 2012 NICC Graduates

Employment Information The Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) Region 1 (Allamakee, Chickasaw, Clayton, Delaware, Dubuque, Fayette, Howard and Winneshiek counties) Career Cluster™ analysis provides detailed information on benefits offered, wages, skills required and employment growth within each Career Cluster™. This information is provided to further assist in career planning while using this guide. Career Clusters™ are a break in the tradition of thinking about the labor market in terms of industries and occupational groups. Whereas industries revolve around a similar product group and occupational groups focus on similar roles, Career Clusters™ more directly identify the knowledge and skills needed to follow a pathway toward career goals and provide a context for exploring the many occupational options available. Traditional occupational groups may include jobs with similar responsibilities but on widely disparate career paths, while Career Clusters™ group jobs more directly related to their career pathways across multiple industries. Students, parents and educators can use Career Clusters™ to help focus educational planning towards obtaining the necessary knowledge, competencies and training for success in a particular career pathway across multiple industries. Employers can use the Career Clusters™ information to compare benefits and employment growth for the groups in which they hire. The information can be a powerful tool to assess competitiveness and business strategy for future hiring.

There are 16 Career Clusters™:

• • • • • • • •

Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Architecture and Construction Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications Business, Management and Administration Education and Training Finance Government and Public Administration Health Science

• • • • • • • •

Hospitality and Tourism Human Services Information Technology Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Manufacturing Marketing, Sales and Service Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

Since Career Clusters™ consist of occupations across many industries, businesses may employ people that are included in many Career Clusters™. For this reason, a business may be counted in a single or many Career Clusters™. While each business may identify more closely with a particular industry or even a particular occupational group, the employees may identify more closely with their particular Career Cluster™. This makes the information extremely important from a human resources perspective to better empathize and plan for the needs of the distinct groups of employees. There are 16,666 businesses in IWD Region 1, reporting a total employment of 115,985. The graph to the right shows a breakdown by employment size of those businesses.

Source: Iowa Department of Education

114 1,819

1,217 1,819

• • • • • •

Less than 5 5 to 10 11 to 49 50 to 99 100 to 249 250 or more

13,347

Career Planning My Top Career Clusters™

Refer to your results from your www.careertech.org/student-interest-survey interest inventory. You can concentrate on just one Career Cluster™, or you may choose to expand your exploration to two clusters. 1. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. ________________________________________________________________________________________

Careers to Research

Use www.careertech.org and/or www.onetonline.org to find additional careers in your top Career Clusters™. 1. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. ________________________________________________________________________________________

Non-traditional Careers to Consider

Read the information on non-traditional careers found on page 3 of this guide, then select non-traditional careers in your top Career Clusters™ to research. 1. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. ________________________________________________________________________________________

Career Pathways that Interest Me

Once you have completed your career research you will be able to narrow down the Career Pathways in the cluster that interest you. Using Career Pathways will help you focus on your future education and college goals as you plan your high school courses. 1. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. ________________________________________________________________________________________

My Top Skills

Based on your top Career Pathways and career choices, which top skills should you possess? 1. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. ________________________________________________________________________________________

My Top Careers

Based on your career research, try to narrow down your list of possible careers. Be sure to consider: • classes you will need to take in high school and college • the amount of education required for the career • where you can live to perform that career • the number of projected job openings in the field • how many hours you will work • the type of environment where you will work • if travel is required • what kind of benefits you can expect to receive 1. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. ________________________________________________________________________________________

My Top Northeast Iowa Community College Programs Based on your top Career Pathways and career choices, which Northeast Iowa Community College programs should you consider for college? 1. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. ________________________________________________________________________________________

Other Colleges and Programs to Consider

What other colleges or college programs are you considering? Be sure to research specific programs at each college to make sure it is a fit for your top pathways and careers. When considering colleges, be sure to consider: • location • environment • size • cost • activities • success rate for job placement and/or graduate school 1. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. ________________________________________________________________________________________

The production, processing, marketing, distribution, financing and development of agricultural commodities and resources including food, fiber, wood products, natural resources, horticulture and other plant and animal products/resources.

Natural Resources Systems Agribusiness Systems » Sample Careers » Sample Careers

Banker/Loan Officer Farm Manager Investment Manager Agriculture Commodity Broker Dairy Herd Supervisor Feed and Supply Store Manager Agricultural Chemical Dealer

Animal Systems

» Sample Careers

Agriculture Educators Livestock Producers Veterinary Assistants Animal Scientists Embryo Technologists Feed Sales Representative Wildlife Biologist Dairy Producer USDA Inspectors

Wildlife Manager Park Manager Fish and Game Officer Geologist

Plant Systems

» Sample Careers

Plants Breeder and Geneticist Soil and Water Specialist Crop Farm Manager Agricultural Educator Botanist Grain Operations Superintendent Golf Course Superintendent Greenhouse Manager Farmer Power, Structural & Technical Systems

» Sample Careers Environmental Service Systems Machine Operators Electronics Systems Technicians » Sample Careers Agricultural Engineers Occupational health and safety specialist Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician Recycling coordinator Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator Environmental compliance inspector Welder Water quality manager GPS Technicians Toxicologist Agricultural Applications Software Developers/Programmers Environmental engineer Green building consultant Landscape architect Urban planner

Graduates: The First Year

Food Products & Processing Systems

» Sample Careers

Food Scientist Cheese Maker Food and Drug Inspector Bacteriologist Bioengineer /Biochemist Meat Cutter/Meat Grader Produce Buyer Quality Control Specialist

FY10-12 Awards Conferred

1,502

Average Median Salary

$23,705

Employed

53%

Continuing their Education

Source: Iowa Community Colleges FY10-FY12 Education Outcomes; Iowa Department of Education Note: Information represents statewide outcomes. Salary information is only included for graduates who are not continuing education.

34%

Total Job Openings

Education 1

2.8%

$31,137 $23,161

19-4091

Environmental Scientists & Protection Technicians, Including Health

2.4%

$40,565 $29,803

15-1151

Computer User Support Specialists

2.3% 115

75 190

$40,632 $23,731

37-3013

Tree Trimmers & Pruners

2.3%

$35,045 $23,347

37-2021

Pest Control Workers

2.2%

39-2021

Nonfarm Animal Caretakers

1.9%

53-7032

Excavating & Loading Machine & Dragline Operators

1.9%

25-1042

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

1.9%

37-3011

Landscaping & Groundskeeping Workers

19-1013

Soil & Plant Scientists

1.7%

11-3031

Financial Managers

1.6%

53-7081

Refuse & Recyclable Material Collectors

1.5%

$30,162 $18,926

37-1012

First-Line Supervisors of Landscape/Lawn/Grounds Workers

1.5%

39-9032

Recreation Workers

1.5%

60 140

19-2041

Environmental Scientists & Specialists, Incl Health

1.5%

19-4099

Life, Physical, & Social Science Technicians, All Other

1.4%

51-3022

Meat, Poultry, & Fish Cutters & Trimmers

27-1024 29-1131

$35,175 $24,978

$33,383 $23,114

<HS

$33,572 $25,325

1.8% 200 285 485

Top Skills 4

Entry Salary

Mean Salary

Job Training 3

Annual Replacements

Veterinary Technologists & Technicians

Work Experience 2

Annual New Openings

29-2056

Occupational Title

Annual Growth Rate

Standard Occupational Classification (SOC)

Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Career Clusterâ&#x201E;˘ Occupations by Annual Growth Rate

B9 SO5

B9 B10

B3 B10

B2 SO1

B6 SO6

B9 SO1 SO5

B7 SO6

B6 SO1

B9 T11

$82,205 $45,971

B7 B10

B2 SO2

$25,328 $16,982

<HS

$70,191 $47,141

B9 SY1

90 105 195 $106,656 $59,007

B7 SY1

B9 B10

<HS

T5 SO1

$42,083 $28,194

B2 SO1

$22,776 $16,827

$65,053 $44,272

$41,382 $25,304

1.3%

80 155 235

$26,884 $22,109

<HS

Graphic Designers

1.3%

70 110

$38,503 $24,794

Veterinarians

1.2%

$80,716 $53,358

37-3012

Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, & Applicators, Vegetation

1.2%

$31,947 $25,397

13-1041

Compliance Officers

1.1%

51-3021

Butchers & Meat Cutters

1.1%

45-2091

Agricultural Equipment Operators

1.0%

R4 B10

B2 SY1

B2 SO1 SO5 SO6

B6 SO6

B2 B10

B2 SO1

B9 B10

B9 SY1

C1 SY1

$60,863 $44,428

$25,009 $17,548

<HS

B3 SO4 SO6

$32,712 $25,003

<HS

T9 T11

29-9011

Occupational Health & Safety Specialists

.09%

$62,343 $44,541

C1 SY1 SO6 B10

19-4031

Chemical Technicians

.09%

$42,971 $30,186

B6 B10

19-4011

Agricultural & Food Science Technicians

.09%

$33,146 $23,331

B3 B10

C1 SO1

53-7011

Conveyor Operators & Tenders

.07%

$30,154 $24,669

<HS

49-3041

Farm Equipment Mechanics & Service Technicians

.07%

$36,885 $26,601

T1 T11

31-9096

Veterinary Assistants & Laboratory Animal Caretakers

.06%

$21,125 $16,739

B7 SO5 SO6

37-3019

Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other

.05%

$27,889 $17,783

<HS

B9 T5

Annual Growth Rate = Ten year growth rate (not shown) divided by ten; Total Annual Openings = Annual New Jobs plus Annual Replacements (rounded); * = Employment data suppression (Occupational employment data may not add up or equal occupational group totals due to rounding and/or suppression of occupations with less than ten rounded total annual openings.); Entry Wage = Average of the lowest third of reported wages for the occupation; Mean Wage = Average wage computed by dividing the estimated total wage for an occupation by its weighted employment; Education/Work Experience/Job Training levels are determined by the U.S. Department of Laborâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Alternative pathways may exist as well as differing educational, training or licensing requirements per state. Iowa requirements are used in this publication when available. These include: 1

Education:

DP = Doctoral or Professional degree MA = Master's degree BA = Bachelor's degree AS = Associate's degree

PS = Postsecondary non-degree award SC = Some college, no degree HS = High school diploma or equivalent < HS = Less than high school

Work Experience:

> 5 = More than 5 years 1-5 = 1 to 5 years < 1 = Less than 1 year N = None

Job Training:

I = Internship/residency A = Apprenticeship L = Long-term on-the-job training M = Moderate-term on-the-job training

S = Short-term on-the-job training N = None

Top Skills refers to the top five (or more if tied) most important skills for a particular occupation as identified by sampled workers' questionnaire responses conducted by occupational analysts of the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Information Network (O*NET). These include: Basic Skills: Technical Skills: Resource Management Skills: Social Skills: Systems Skills: 4

B1 = Active Learning B2 = Active Listening B3 = Critical Thinking B4 = Learning Strategies B5 = Mathematics B6 = Monitoring B7 = Reading Comprehension

B8 = Science B9 = Speaking B10 = Writing

Complex Problem Solving Skills: C1 = Complex Problem Solving

Source: Iowa Occupational Projections 2012-2020

R1 = Management of Financial Resources R2 = Management of Material Resources R3 = Management of Personnel Resources R4 = Time Management

SO1 = Coordination SY1 = Judgment and Decision Making SO2 = Instructing SY2 = Systems Analysis SO3 = Negotiation SY3 = Systems Evaluation SO4 = Persuasion SO5 = Service Orientation SO6 = Social Perceptiveness

T1 = Equipment Maintenance T2 = Equipment Selection T3 = Installation T4 = Operation and Control T5 = Operation Monitoring T6 = Operations Analysis T7 = Programming

T8 = Quality Control Analysis T9 = Repairing T10 = Technology Design T11 = Troubleshooting

Northeast Iowa Community College

Programs of Study Agriculture Business Agriculture Environmental Science Agriculture Finance Agriculture Office Technician Agronomy Custom Application Animal Science Crop Advisor Dairy Precision Agriculture Agriculture Production Applied Agriculture Studies Animal Science Associate of Arts with coursework in: Business Administration Communication Education Associate of Science with coursework in: Agriculture Animal Science Dairy Science Pre-Veterinary Medicine Companion Animal Science Beef Science Technology Dairy Science Technology Dairy Breeding Specialist Dairy Business Specialist Dairy Feeding Specialist Dairy Health Specialist Diesel Mechanic Enology and Enology Technician John Deere TECH Large Animal Veterinary Technician Viticulture and Viticulture Technician Welding Basic and GWAM

Suggested high school courses Accounting Agriculture Education Business Education Communication Computer Applications English/Composition Foreign Language Lab Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Microbiology Math: Technical Math, Algebra, Trigonometry or Calculus Pre-Employment Strategies

â&#x20AC;&#x153; The hands-on experience in the John Deere TECH program at NICC is the biggest factor that drew me to this school. We studied the John Deere products in class and then spent time working on them in the labs. --Nathan Grell John Deere TECH graduate

Careers in designing, planning, managing, building and maintaining the built environment.

Construction Maintenance/Operations » Sample Careers » Sample Careers

General Contractor/Builder Construction Manager Equipment and Material Manager Scheduler Construction Inspector Carpenter Electrician Concrete Finisher

General Maintenance Contractor Construction Foreman Project Manager Carpenter Mason Plumber

Graduates: The First Year

Design/Pre-Construction

» Sample Careers Architect

Drafter Industrial Engineer Cost Estimator Surveyor Interior Designer Building Code Official Computer Aided Drafter

FY10-12 Awards Conferred

1,770 Average Median Salary

$29,281

Employed

53%

Continuing their Education

43%

Education 1

Work Experience 2

$38,185 $29,552

A SO1

3.2%

$44,054 $32,220

B6 SO1

47-2141

Painters, Construction & Maintenance

3.2% 120

55 175

$38,518 $26,399

<HS

47-2031

Carpenters

2.9% 290 125 415

$39,315 $27,403

47-3013

Helpers--Electricians

2.9%

$28,602 $21,006

47-2051

Cement Masons & Concrete Finishers

2.8% 115

50 165

$35,579 $24,669

<HS

47-4031

Fence Erectors

2.7%

$30,139 $23,437

51-4122

Welding/Soldering/Brazing Machine Setters/Operators

2.6%

$36,855 $29,859

47-2061

Construction Laborers

2.6% 265 220 490

$31,640 $22,554

47-3015

Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, & Steamfitters

2.4%

$29,097 $23,350

49-9021

Heating, A C, & Refrigeration Mechanics & Installers

2.4%

80 160

47-2041

Carpet Installers

2.4%

47-3012

Helpers--Carpenters

2.4%

47-2152

Plumbers, Pipefitters, & Steamfitters

2.3% 145

47-1011

First-Line Supervisors of Const Trades & Extraction Workers

2.3% 130

47-2221

Structural Iron & Steel Workers

2.3%

47-3019

Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other

2.2%

11-9021

Construction Managers

17-1011 47-2073

Top Skills 4

Job Training 3

Total Job Openings

4.2%

Brickmasons & Blockmasons

Entry Salary

Annual Replacements

Insulation Workers, Mechanical

47-2021

Mean Salary

Annual New Openings

47-2132

Occupational Title

Annual Growth Rate

Standard Occupational Classification (SOC)

architecture and construction Career Clusterâ&#x201E;˘ Occupations by Annual Growth Rate

B3 SO6

B2 SO1 SY1

B2 SO1

B3 SO1 SY1

<HS

B9 SO1

T5 SO6

S SO1

$46,366 $31,100

T3 T11

$38,865 $24,416

<HS

B5 SO1

$29,739 $20,866

<HS

B2 SO1

80 225

$46,826 $29,665

A SO1

60 190

$54,683 $36,092

$52,309 $40,030

$27,759 $21,415

<HS

2.2%

50 125

$73,944 $39,574

Architects, Ex Landscape & Naval

2.1%

Operating Engineers & Other Const Equipment Operators

2.0% 105 115 215

13-1051

Cost Estimators

2.0%

47-2111

Electricians

47-2081

Drywall & Ceiling Tile Installers

2.0%

T9 B3

B6 SO6

B2 SY1

B2 SO1

T5 SO1

B3 SY1

$68,690 $46,393

B9 SY1

$43,340 $30,445

65 110

$57,300 $38,301

B2 SY1

2.0% 150 140 285

$46,897 $31,721

A T11

$37,679 $26,192

<HS

C1 SY1

B3 SY1

B9 B7

47-2211

Sheet Metal Workers

2.0%

$50,243 $31,395

B3 SY1

B2 SO1

47-2151

Pipelayers

2.0%

$40,339 $27,070

<HS

17-2051

Civil Engineers

2.0%

$78,053 $52,130

B3 SY1

53-7032

Excavating & Loading Machine & Dragline Operators

1.9%

$33,572 $25,325

B6 SO1

15-1133

Software Developers, Systems Software

1.9%

$90,778 $64,612

47-2071

Paving, Surfacing, & Tamping Equipment Operators

1.8%

$39,634 $27,346

47-2121

Glaziers

1.8%

$40,280 $27,919

B2 SO1

B9 T11

Education:

DP = Doctoral or Professional degree MA = Master's degree BA = Bachelor's degree AS = Associate's degree

PS = Postsecondary non-degree award SC = Some college, no degree HS = High school diploma or equivalent < HS = Less than high school

Work Experience:

> 5 = More than 5 years 1-5 = 1 to 5 years < 1 = Less than 1 year N = None

Job Training:

I = Internship/residency A = Apprenticeship L = Long-term on-the-job training M = Moderate-term on-the-job training

S = Short-term on-the-job training N = None

4 Top Skills refers to the top five (or more if tied) most important skills for a particular occupation as identified by sampled workers' questionnaire responses conducted by occupational analysts of the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Information Network (O*NET). These include: Basic Skills: Technical Skills: Resource Management Skills: Social Skills: Systems Skills:

B1 = Active Learning B2 = Active Listening B3 = Critical Thinking B4 = Learning Strategies B5 = Mathematics B6 = Monitoring B7 = Reading Comprehension

B8 = Science B9 = Speaking B10 = Writing

Complex Problem Solving Skills: C1 = Complex Problem Solving

R1 = Management of Financial Resources R2 = Management of Material Resources R3 = Management of Personnel Resources R4 = Time Management

T1 = Equipment Maintenance T2 = Equipment Selection T3 = Installation T4 = Operation and Control T5 = Operation Monitoring T6 = Operations Analysis T7 = Programming

T8 = Quality Control Analysis T9 = Repairing T10 = Technology Design T11 = Troubleshooting

Source: Iowa Occupational Projections 2012-2020

Northeast Iowa Community College

Programs of Study Associate of Arts Associate of Science Construction Business Management Construction Technology Carpentry and Construction Cabinet Making Finishing Skills Floor and Framing Skills Foundation Skills Electrician Commercial/Residential and Industrial Computer Aided Design (CAD) Specialist Gas Utility Construction and Service Heating and Air Conditioning Industrial Maintenance Technician Mechanical Engineering Technician Welding Basic and GWAM Suggested high school courses Business Education Communication Computer Applications Drafting/AutoCAD Engineering Education English/Composition Foreign Language Industrial Technology Education: Electrical Systems, Construction, Cabinetmaking, Power Technology, Drafting, Introduction to Engineering, Machine Operations, Blue Print Reading, Welding, Safety, Wood Math: Algebra, Technical Math, Applied Trigonometry

â&#x20AC;&#x153; Building a house through the NICC Construction program was the greatest experience of my life. --Rakeeh Norman Carpentry graduate

Physical Science: Technical Physics, Geology, Social Science Pre-Employment Strategies

Designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content including visual and performing arts and design, journalism and entertainment services.

Audio & Video Technology & Film » Sample Careers Video Graphics, Special Effects and Animation

Audio-Video Designer and Engineer Audio-Video System Service Technician

Printing Technology

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Graphics and Printing Equipment Operator Web Page Designer

Telecommunications

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Journalism & Broadcasting

» Sample Careers

Telecommunication Technician Telecommunication Equipment, Cable, Line Repairer/Installer Telecommunication Computer Programmer

Station Manager Radio & TV Announcer Publisher Editor Reporter

Visual Arts

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Performing Arts

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Cinematographer Dancer Play Writer, Screen Writer, Screen Editor, Script Writer Musician Make-up Artist Stagecraft Designer

Commercial Photographer Interior Designer Graphic Designer CAD Technician Textile Designer Fashion Designer Curator and Gallery Manager

Graduates: The First Year

FY10-12 Awards Conferred

60%

34%

Employed

Continuing their Education

$ Average Median Wage

$18,131

884

Source: Iowa Community Colleges FY10-FY12 Education Outcomes; Iowa Department of Education

Note: Information represents statewide outcomes. Salary information is only included for graduates who are not continuing education.

Job Training 3 N

B2 SO5

$39,434 $24,855

B7 SO5 SO6

$65,602 $39,421

N SO2

$58,538 $35,571

B7 B10

$50,977 $36,589

S B10

55 100 160

$64,548 $42,653

$42,870 $31,562

$27,107 $16,944

B9 SO6

$24,891 $19,115

B3 SY1 SO6

$81,970 $50,058

B7 SO6 B10

70 110

$38,503 $24,794

B9 B10

1.2%

$61,533 $34,725

B9 SO2 B10

Writers & Authors

1.1%

$44,565 $25,734

B7 B10

Commercial & Industrial Designers

1.0%

$50,483 $36,333

49-2011

Computer, Automated Teller, & Office Machine Repairers

1.0%

$36,609 $23,666

49-2097

Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers & Repairers

0.7%

$37,411 $24,492

T9 T11

27-2012

Producers & Directors

0.5%

$49,161 $26,938

B9 SO1

27-3011

Radio & Television Announcers

0.5%

$32,029 $17,215

B7 SO6

51-9121

Coat/Paint/Spray Machine Setters, Operators & Tenders

0.5%

$32,038 $24,080

27-3041

Editors

0.4%

$51,592 $26,193

B7 B10

49-2022

Telecommunications Equip Installers/Repairers, Ex Line Installers

0.2%

$53,737 $34,229

T8 T11

51-5112

Printing Press Operators

-0.1%

$33,896 $22,138

51-5111

Prepress Technicians & Workers

-1.3%

$32,330 $31,603

27-3022

Reporters & Correspondents

-1.6%

$30,440 $17,863

B9 B10

2.1%

175 190 365

27-1025

Interior Designers

1.6%

25-1121

Art, Drama, & Music Teachers, Postsecondary

1.6%

27-3031

Public Relations Specialists

1.5%

27-3042

Technical Writers

1.5%

15-1131

Computer Programmers

1.4%

49-9052

Telecommunications Line Installers & Repairers

1.4%

27-4021

Photographers

1.4%

27-1026

Merchandise Displayers & Window Trimmers

1.4%

11-2031

Public Relations & Fundraising Managers

1.3%

27-1024

Graphic Designers

1.3%

25-1123

English Language & Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

27-3043 27-1021

$25,949 $16,797

Top Skills 4

Work Experience 2 N

Hairdressers, Hairstylists & Cosmetologists

Entry Salary

39-5012

Mean Salary

Education 1

Total Job Openings

Annual Replacements

Annual New Openings

Annual Growth Rate

Occupational Title

Standard Occupational Classification (SOC)

ARTS, A/V TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATIONS Career Clusterâ&#x201E;˘ Occupations by Annual Growth Rate

B1 SY1 SO6 B2

B6 B10

T5 T11 B3 SO1 SY2

B3 SY1

R4 B7

B3 T11

Education:

DP = Doctoral or Professional degree MA = Master's degree BA = Bachelor's degree AS = Associate's degree

PS = Postsecondary non-degree award SC = Some college, no degree HS = High school diploma or equivalent < HS = Less than high school

Work Experience:

> 5 = More than 5 years 1-5 = 1 to 5 years < 1 = Less than 1 year N = None

Job Training:

I = Internship/residency A = Apprenticeship L = Long-term on-the-job training M = Moderate-term on-the-job training

S = Short-term on-the-job training N = None

B1 = Active Learning B2 = Active Listening B3 = Critical Thinking B4 = Learning Strategies B5 = Mathematics B6 = Monitoring B7 = Reading Comprehension

B8 = Science B9 = Speaking B10 = Writing

Complex Problem Solving Skills: C1 = Complex Problem Solving

R1 = Management of Financial Resources R2 = Management of Material Resources R3 = Management of Personnel Resources R4 = Time Management

T1 = Equipment Maintenance T2 = Equipment Selection T3 = Installation T4 = Operation and Control T5 = Operation Monitoring T6 = Operations Analysis T7 = Programming

T8 = Quality Control Analysis T9 = Repairing T10 = Technology Design T11 = Troubleshooting

Source: Iowa Occupational Projections 2012-2020

Northeast Iowa Community College

Programs of Study Applied Management Associate of Arts with coursework in: Business Administration Communication Business and Web Programming Business Specialist Computer Aided Design (CAD) Specialist Computer Analyst Business and Web Programming Information Security Mobile Application Development Networking Administration and Tech Support Computer Technology, Networking and Programming Graphic Design Marketing Management Mobile Applications Development Network Administration and Tech Support Suggested high school courses Art Business Education Communication Computer Applications English/Composition Foreign Language Graphic Arts Math: Algebra, Technical Math Music Pre-Employment Strategies Theater

â&#x20AC;&#x153; A graphic design career is much more competitive and skill-based, which I learned after taking some courses. --Brandon Corpstein Graphic Design Student

Business Management and Administration careers encompass planning, organizing, directing and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive business operations. Business Management and Administration career opportunities are available in every sector of the economy.

Administrative Support Human Resources Management » Sample Careers » Sample Careers

Administrative Assistant Executive Assistant Receptionist Medical Transcriptionist Legal Secretary

Business Information Management

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Operations Management

Accountant Auditor Bookkeeper Certified Public Accountant Accounts Receivable Clerk Billing Clerk

Human Resources Manager Compensation & Benefits Manager Corporate Trainer Personnel Recruiter Human Resources Assistant

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Systems Analyst Marketing Analyst Business Consultant Product Manager

General Management

» Sample Careers

Entrepreneur General Manager Accounting Manager Billing Manager Payroll Manager Facilities Manager

Graduates: The First Year

FY10-12 Awards Conferred

55%

40%

Employed

Continuing their Education

Average Median Wage

$20,625

3,009 Source: Iowa Community Colleges FY10-FY12 Education Outcomes; Iowa Department of Education Note: Information represents statewide outcomes. Salary information is only included for graduates who are not continuing education.

Education 1

Work Experience 2

110

$53,790 $31,390

B3 SY1

3.0% 125

175

$30,521 $23,552

B2 SO5

B7 SO1 B10

15-2031

Operations Research Analysts

2.7%

$73,580 $49,036

B7 SY1 SY2 SY3

13-1081

Logisticians

2.6%

$62,570 $46,990

13-1111

Management Analysts

2.4% 130

210

$78,251 $45,849

13-2082

Tax Preparers

2.4%

$31,977 $18,182

B9 SO6

43-3021

Billing & Posting Clerks

2.2% 115

210

$33,683 $25,919

11-9021

Construction Managers

2.2%

125

$73,944 $39,574

11-3021

Computer & Information Systems Managers

2.1%

80 $111,404 $78,663

B6 B10

11-9151

Social & Community Service Managers

2.1%

100

$53,529 $34,763

R4 SO1

B3 SY1

11-9111

Medical & Health Services Managers

2.0%

95 115

210

$77,968 $50,452

B3 SY1

13-1051

Cost Estimators

2.0%

110

$57,300 $38,301

B2 SY1

43-9041

Insurance Claims & Policy Processing Clerks

1.9%

145

$36,480 $28,081

B9 SO6

11-3121

Human Resources Managers

1.9%

$92,225 $56,539

R3 SO6

39-1021

First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers

1.8%

$34,726 $21,956

B2 SO6

13-2051

Financial Analysts

1.8%

$75,632 $47,855

B7 B10

13-2041

Credit Analysts

1.7%

$66,221 $42,141

B2 SY1

15-1141

Database Administrators

1.7%

$73,192 $44,803

43-4051

Customer Service Reps

1.7% 420 670

1,090

$31,867 $21,813

B9 SO5 SO4

13-2011

Accountants & Auditors

1.7% 220 395

615

$62,184 $39,988

B7 B10

11-3031

Financial Managers

1.6%

90 105

195 $106,656 $59,007

11-2021

Marketing Managers

1.6%

60 $110,580 $58,811

B3 SO4 SO6

13-1151

Training & Development Specialists

1.6%

$52,139 $33,362

B9 SO2

27-3031

Public Relations Specialists

1.5%

$58,538 $35,571

B7 B10

43-3051

Payroll & Timekeeping Clerks

1.5%

$36,728 $25,728

13-1141

Compensation, Benefits, & Job Analysis Specialists

1.5%

$61,785 $42,171

43-1011

First-Line Supervisors of Office & Admin Support Workers

1.5% 150 245

400

$47,053 $30,681

B9 SO1 SO6

27-3042

Technical Writers

1.5%

$50,977 $36,589

S B10

15-1199

Computer Occupations, All Other

1.5%

$62,111 $37,200

43-4121

Library Assistants, Clerical

1.4%

110

$25,338 $16,909

S SO5

B7 SO1

Top Skills 4

Job Training 3

Total Job Openings

3.2%

Medical Secretaries

Entry Salary

Annual Replacements

Market Research Analysts & Marketing Specialists

43-6013

Mean Salary

Annual New Openings

13-1161

Occupational Title

Annual Growth Rate

Standard Occupational Classification (SOC)

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION Career Clusterâ&#x201E;˘ Occupations by Annual Growth Rate

B9 B10

R3 SO6

B3 B10

B9 SO1

B7 SY1

B9 B10

B9 B2 B6 B10 C1 SY2 B10 R3

Education:

DP = Doctoral or Professional degree MA = Master's degree BA = Bachelor's degree AS = Associate's degree

PS = Postsecondary non-degree award SC = Some college, no degree HS = High school diploma or equivalent < HS = Less than high school

Work Experience:

> 5 = More than 5 years 1-5 = 1 to 5 years < 1 = Less than 1 year N = None

Job Training:

I = Internship/residency A = Apprenticeship L = Long-term on-the-job training M = Moderate-term on-the-job training

S = Short-term on-the-job training N = None

B1 = Active Learning B2 = Active Listening B3 = Critical Thinking B4 = Learning Strategies B5 = Mathematics B6 = Monitoring B7 = Reading Comprehension

B8 = Science B9 = Speaking B10 = Writing

Complex Problem Solving Skills: C1 = Complex Problem Solving

R1 = Management of Financial Resources R2 = Management of Material Resources R3 = Management of Personnel Resources R4 = Time Management

T1 = Equipment Maintenance T2 = Equipment Selection T3 = Installation T4 = Operation and Control T5 = Operation Monitoring T6 = Operations Analysis T7 = Programming

T8 = Quality Control Analysis T9 = Repairing T10 = Technology Design T11 = Troubleshooting

Source: Iowa Occupational Projections 2012-2020

Northeast Iowa Community College

Programs of Study Accounting Clerk Accounting Specialist Administrative Office Associate Administrative Office Management Applied Management Agriculture Business Agriculture Finance Agriculture Office Technician Associate of Arts with coursework in: Business Administration Business Specialist Computer Analyst Business and Web Programming Information Security Mobile Application Development Networking Administration and Tech Support Computer Technology, Networking and Programming Entrepreneurial Cosmetology Graphic Design Health Information Technology Marketing Management Tourism Suggested high school courses Accounting Business Education Communication Economics English/Composition Foreign Language Graphic Arts Marketing Math

â&#x20AC;&#x153;

I found NICC to be so accepting and, it was easy to come into the college community and feel at home. Business instructors at NICC also suggested where I could complete my internship last summer, and the bank hired me full-time this year. --Tasha EuBanks Administrative Office Management student

Pre-Employment Strategies Psychology

Planning, managing and providing education and training services and related learning support services.

Administration & Administrative Support » Sample Careers Superintendent

Teaching/Training

Principal Curriculum Developer Education Researcher

Special Education Teacher Elementary or Secondary Teacher Teacher Aid Childcare Worker Group Worker Professor

Professional Support Services

» Sample Careers Psychologist Social Worker Counselor

» Sample Careers Preschool Teacher

Graduates: The First Year 41%

51% FY10-12 Awards Conferred

Employed

Continuing their Education

Note: Information represents statewide outcomes. Salary information is only included for graduates who are not continuing education.

Average Median Wage

$31,128

90 Source: Iowa Community Colleges FY10-FY12 Education Outcomes; Iowa Department of Education

$35,320 $24,056

95 $125,247 $49,473

B9 SO2

25-1072

Nursing Instructors & Teachers, Postsecondary

3.5%

$63,875 $42,515

B2 SO2

29-1031

Dietitians & Nutritionists

2.0%

$52,570 $39,811

B9 B10

B3 SO1

25-1042

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

1.9%

$82,205 $45,971

B7 B10

B2 SO2

27-2022

Coaches & Scouts

1.7%

90 155 245

$27,881 $16,915

N SO2

R3 SY1

11-9031

Educ Administrators, Preschool & Childcare Center/Program

1.5%

$39,356 $23,495

B9 SO1

39-9032

Recreation Workers

1.5%

60 140

$22,776 $16,827

B2 SO1 SO5 SO6

11-9033

Educ Administrators, Postsecondary

1.5%

$95,740 $53,042

25-2011

Preschool Teachers, Ex Special Educ

1.4%

60 120 180

$27,061 $19,310

B4 SO2

43-4121

Library Assistants, Clerical

1.4%

80 110

$25,338 $16,909

S SO5

B7 SO1

25-1011

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

1.4%

$85,468 $39,895

B7 B10 SO2

25-1081

Educ Teachers, Postsecondary

1.4%

$63,555 $35,896

B2 B10 SO2

11-9039

Educ Administrators, All Other

1.4%

$80,363 $46,603

25-2012

Kindergarten Teachers, Ex Special Educ

1.3%

$46,877 $34,838

25-3021

Self-Enrichment Educ Teachers

1.3%

$34,705 $20,520

25-1199

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

1.3%

80 145

$63,983 $28,186

39-9031

Fitness Trainers & Aerobics Instructors

1.3%

$24,382 $16,823

25-9031

Instructional Coordinators

1.3%

$67,203 $48,160

25-1194

Vocational Educ Teachers, Postsecondary

1.2%

$45,245 $27,652

25-2021

Elementary School Teachers, Ex Special Educ

1.2% 265 480 745

$48,949 $35,280

25-2022

Middle School Teachers, Ex Special & Career/Technical Educ

1.2% 140 250 390

$51,055 $36,773

25-1123

English Language & Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

1.2%

Top Skills 4

Job Training 3

Work Experience 2

3.6%

Education 1

Total Job Openings

4.8%

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Entry Salary

Annual Replacements

Interpreters & Translators

25-1071

Mean Salary

Annual New Openings

27-3091

Occupational Title

Annual Growth Rate

Standard Occupational Classification (SOC)

education and training Career Clusterâ&#x201E;˘ Occupations by Annual Growth Rate

I SO2

B9 SY1

B7 SO6

B6 B10

B2 SO1 SO6 B4

B9 SO1

B3 SO2

S SO2 SO5

B6 SO6

B4 B10

N SO2

I SO2

B4 SO6 B10

$61,533 $34,725

B9 SO2 B10

B6 SO6

21-1012

Educ, Guidance, School, & Vocational Counselors

1.1%

$49,483 $34,697

B7 SO6

B3 B10

Compliance Officers

1.1%

$60,863 $44,428

27-3043

Writers & Authors

1.1%

$44,565 $25,734

B7 B10

25-3011

Adult Basic & Secondary Educ & Literacy Teachers & Instructors

1.0%

$40,063 $26,124

I SO2

B7 B10

19-3031

Clinical, Counseling, & School Psychologists

.09%

$73,445 $45,569

B7 SO6

B9 B10

25-4031

Library Technicians

.08%

15 105 120

$27,130 $17,600

B2 SO5

B3 SO6

25-4021

Librarians

.08%

$46,457 $26,510

B9 B10

B7 SO6

13-1041

B4 B10

B2 SO6

B6 B10

Education:

DP = Doctoral or Professional degree MA = Master's degree BA = Bachelor's degree AS = Associate's degree

PS = Postsecondary non-degree award SC = Some college, no degree HS = High school diploma or equivalent < HS = Less than high school

Work Experience:

> 5 = More than 5 years 1-5 = 1 to 5 years < 1 = Less than 1 year N = None

Job Training:

I = Internship/residency A = Apprenticeship L = Long-term on-the-job training M = Moderate-term on-the-job training

S = Short-term on-the-job training N = None

B1 = Active Learning B2 = Active Listening B3 = Critical Thinking B4 = Learning Strategies B5 = Mathematics B6 = Monitoring B7 = Reading Comprehension

B8 = Science B9 = Speaking B10 = Writing

Complex Problem Solving Skills: C1 = Complex Problem Solving

Source: Iowa Occupational Projections 2012-2020

R1 = Management of Financial Resources R2 = Management of Material Resources R3 = Management of Personnel Resources R4 = Time Management

T1 = Equipment Maintenance T2 = Equipment Selection T3 = Installation T4 = Operation and Control T5 = Operation Monitoring T6 = Operations Analysis T7 = Programming

T8 = Quality Control Analysis T9 = Repairing T10 = Technology Design T11 = Troubleshooting

Northeast Iowa Community College

Programs of Study Administrative Office Associate Administrative Office Management Accounting Clerk Accounting Specialist Associate of Arts with coursework in: Early Childhood Education Human Services Psychology Associate of Science with coursework in: Industrial Technology Teacher Education Coaching Early Childhood Education Human Services Generalist Suggested high school courses Business Education Communication Computer Applications English/Composition Family and Consumer Sciences Foreign Language Math Pre-Employment Strategies Psychology

“

I’m so excited that I have started my classes at NICC. As an Early Childhood student and future graduate, I will be teaching the future – the children – and have an impact on their lives. --Brooke Kintzle Early Childhood student

Planning services for financial and investment planning, banking, insurance, and business financial management.

Accounting

Insurance

» Sample Careers

Accountant Payroll Clerk Banking Services

» Sample Careers

Loan Officer Teller Debt Counselor Customer Service Representative

» Sample Careers Claims Agent Insurance Appraiser Underwriter Sales Agent Securities & Investments

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Personal Financial Advisor Tax Preparer Investment Advisor

Business Finance

» Sample Careers Economist Financial Analyst Controller

Graduates: The First Year 56% FY10-12 Awards Conferred

44%

Employed

Continuing their Education

Note: Information represents statewide outcomes. Salary information is only included for graduates who are not continuing education.

Average Median Wage

$21,021

29 Source: Iowa Community Colleges FY10-FY12 Education Outcomes; Iowa Department of Education

Education 1

Work Experience 2

$93,595 $58,921

B3 SY1

3.3%

$77,937 $42,624

B7 SY1 B10

13-2082

Tax Preparers

2.4%

$31,977 $18,182

41-3021

Insurance Sales Agents

2.4% 145 145 290

$52,879 $25,117

B9 B10

13-2071

Credit Counselors

2.2%

$37,945 $25,475

B9 SO6

43-4131

Loan Interviewers & Clerks

2.1%

$33,643 $26,602

B3 SO6

43-3011

Bill & Account Collectors

2.1%

80 105 185

$31,500 $24,723

B9 SO6 SO4

B3 SO3

13-2072

Loan Officers

2.0% 105

95 200

$63,572 $37,364

B2 SY1

43-9041

Insurance Claims & Policy Processing Clerks

1.9%

85 145

$36,480 $28,081

13-2051

Financial Analysts

1.8%

$75,632 $47,855

B7 B10

13-2041

Credit Analysts

1.7%

$66,221 $42,141

41-3031

Securities, Commodities, & Financial Services Sales Agents

1.7%

75 130

$77,338 $30,816

13-2011

Accountants & Auditors

1.7% 220 395 615

$62,184 $39,988

11-3031

Financial Managers

1.6%

90 105 195 $106,656 $59,007

13-1031

Claims Adjusters, Examiners, & Investigators

1.6%

90 150

$53,692 $35,851

25-1011

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

1.4%

$85,468 $39,895

13-2099

Financial Specialists, All Other

1.3%

$57,854 $34,846

43-3071

Tellers

1.3% 115 410 525

$25,081 $20,277

23-2093

Title Examiners, Abstractors, & Searchers

1.3%

13-2021

Appraisers & Assessors of Real Estate

1.2%

41-4012

Sales Reps, Wholesale & Mfg, Ex Technical & Scientific Products

1.1% 190 345 535

41-9041

Telemarketers

.09%

43-4141

New Accounts Clerks

.06%

13-2053

Insurance Underwriters

.03%

43-9071

Office Machine Operators, Ex Computer

-.07%

50 120 170

Top Skills 4

Job Training 3

Total Job Openings

3.9%

Personal Financial Advisors

Entry Salary

Annual Replacements

Actuaries

13-2052

Mean Salary

Annual New Openings

15-2011

Occupational Title

Annual Growth Rate

Standard Occupational Classification (SOC)

finance Career Clusterâ&#x201E;˘ Occupations by Annual Growth Rate

B9 SO6

B3 SO4

B6 SO5 B7

B3 B10

B2 SY1

B3 SO4

B7 SY2

B7 B10

B7 SY1

B7 B10

B7 B10 SO2

B7 SO5

$36,358 $23,673

$62,922 $35,048

B7 SO6

$61,660 $32,003

B2 SO4 SO6

$23,468 $17,025

<HS

B9 SO4

$34,072 $26,845

$60,896 $40,709

B2 SY1

$29,457 $20,341

B9 B10 B3

B3 SO3

B2 SO5 SO6

B2 SO6 T5

B6 SO5 C1

B3 SY1

Education:

DP = Doctoral or Professional degree MA = Master's degree BA = Bachelor's degree AS = Associate's degree

PS = Postsecondary non-degree award SC = Some college, no degree HS = High school diploma or equivalent < HS = Less than high school

Work Experience:

> 5 = More than 5 years 1-5 = 1 to 5 years < 1 = Less than 1 year N = None

Job Training:

I = Internship/residency A = Apprenticeship L = Long-term on-the-job training M = Moderate-term on-the-job training

S = Short-term on-the-job training N = None

B1 = Active Learning B2 = Active Listening B3 = Critical Thinking B4 = Learning Strategies B5 = Mathematics B6 = Monitoring B7 = Reading Comprehension

B8 = Science B9 = Speaking B10 = Writing

Complex Problem Solving Skills: C1 = Complex Problem Solving

Source: Iowa Occupational Projections 2012-2020

R1 = Management of Financial Resources R2 = Management of Material Resources R3 = Management of Personnel Resources R4 = Time Management

T1 = Equipment Maintenance T2 = Equipment Selection T3 = Installation T4 = Operation and Control T5 = Operation Monitoring T6 = Operations Analysis T7 = Programming

T8 = Quality Control Analysis T9 = Repairing T10 = Technology Design T11 = Troubleshooting

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Northeast Iowa Community College

Education is priceless; with education, you can go a lot further. This is such an awesome college, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m glad I chose NICC. --Jean Rolfe Business Administration graduate

Programs of Study Accounting Clerk Accounting Specialist Agriculture Business Agriculture Finance Agriculture Office Technician Applied Management Associate of Arts with coursework in: Business Administration Business Specialist Finance Marketing Management Suggested high school courses Accounting Business Education Computer Applications Economics Foreign Language Math Pre-Employment Strategies Statistics

Planning, managing and providing therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health informatics, support services and biotechnology research and development.

Biotechnology Research & Development

Therapeutic Services » Sample Careers Physician

» Sample Careers Biochemist Cell Biologist Lab Technician Research Assistant Toxicologist

Physician Assistant Athletic Trainer Chiropractor Dental Assistant Dietician Massage Therapist Paramedic Registered Nurse Licensed Practical Nurse Respiratory Therapist Physical Therapist Counselor Social Worker Veterinarian

Diagnostic Services

» Sample Careers

Clinical Lab Technician Electrocardiographic (ECG) Technician Electronic Diagnostic (EEG) Technologist Geneticist Nutritionist Phlebotomist Radiologist Health Informatics

Support Services

Registration Clerk Unit Coordinator Health Information Coder Medical Biller Medical Reimbursement Specialist Clinical Data Analyst Public Health Educator Transcriptionist Medical Documentation Specialist Health Information Software Specialist

» Sample Careers

Environmental Services Facilities Manager Food Service Materials Manager

Graduates: The First Year

FY10-12 Awards Conferred

42%

57%

Employed

Continuing their Education

Average Median Wage

$30,742

11,460

Education 1

Work Experience 2

Job Training 3

$59,167 $48,896

B7 SO6

31-2011

Occupational Therapy Assistants

4.4%

$51,659 $41,051

B2 SY1 SO6

31-2021

Physical Therapist Assistants

3.8%

$47,339 $35,740

B2 SO6

B6 SO1

B7 B10

25-1071

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

3.6%

95 $125,247 $49,473

B9 SO2

B4 B10

25-1072

Nursing Instructors & Teachers, Postsecondary

3.5%

$63,875 $42,515

B2 SO2

31-1011

Home Health Aides

3.3% 340 195 540

$22,754 $18,810

<HS

B2 SO5

B3 SO6

29-1123

Physical Therapists

3.2%

$80,875 $63,053

B3 SO6

29-1071

Physician Assistants

3.2%

$90,094 $70,244

B7 SY1

B6 SO6

15-1121

Computer Systems Analysts

3.1% 165

85 250

$77,326 $53,887

B9 SY2

29-1122

Occupational Therapists

3.1%

$73,404 $57,457

B3 SO5 SO6

43-6013

Medical Secretaries

50 175

$30,521 $23,552

B2 SO5

B7 SO1 B10

29-1129

Therapists, All Other

3.0%

$59,970 $38,782

31-2022

Physical Therapist Aides

2.8%

$26,481 $20,091

B2 SO5 SO1 SO5

29-2056

Veterinary Technologists & Technicians

2.8%

$31,137 $23,161

B9 SO5

29-1171

Nurse Practitioners

2.8%

$85,289 $65,720

31-9011

Massage Therapists

2.7%

$33,555 $17,463

B9 SO5

21-1014

Mental Health Counselors

2.7%

$36,599 $23,414

B2 SO6 SO5

29-2021

Dental Hygienists

2.7%

50 105

$67,195 $57,693

B7 SO6

29-2099

Health Technologists & Technicians, All Other

2.5%

$39,163 $27,315

29-2055

Surgical Technologists

2.5%

$38,236 $31,522

B6 SO1

29-2012

Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technicians

2.5%

$40,637 $29,692

21-1011

Substance Abuse & Behavioral Disorder Counselors

2.4%

$40,086 $25,727

B2 SO6

B6 SO5

31-9092

Medical Assistants

2.3%

70 155

$30,612 $23,438

B9 SO6

15-1151

Computer User Support Specialists

2.3% 115

75 190

$40,632 $23,731

B3 B10

3.0 125

Top Skills 4

Total Job Openings

4.4%

Entry Salary

Annual Replacements

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

Mean Salary

Annual New Openings

29-2032

Occupational Title

Annual Growth Rate

Standard Occupational Classification (SOC)

HEALTH SCIENCE Career Clusterâ&#x201E;˘ Occupations by Annual Growth Rate

B9 B3

B6 SO6

B3 SO6 B6

43-3021

Billing & Posting Clerks

2.2% 115

95 210

$33,683 $25,919

Social & Human Service Assistants

2.1% 105 130 240

$29,470 $20,024

S SO5 SO6

B7 B10

29-9099

Healthcare Practitioners & Technical Workers, All Other

2.1%

$42,418 $25,652

21-1019

Counselors, All Other

2.1%

$37,182 $23,331

29-2061

Licensed Practical & Licensed Vocational Nurses

2.1% 160 185 345

$38,224 $31,923

B7 SO1 SO5

29-1041

Optometrists

2.1%

25 $127,947 $69,952

B9 SO1

R4 B10

21-1093

B7 SO5

Education:

DP = Doctoral or Professional degree MA = Master's degree BA = Bachelor's degree AS = Associate's degree

PS = Postsecondary non-degree award SC = Some college, no degree HS = High school diploma or equivalent < HS = Less than high school

Work Experience:

> 5 = More than 5 years 1-5 = 1 to 5 years < 1 = Less than 1 year N = None

Job Training:

I = Internship/residency A = Apprenticeship L = Long-term on-the-job training M = Moderate-term on-the-job training

S = Short-term on-the-job training N = None

B1 = Active Learning B2 = Active Listening B3 = Critical Thinking B4 = Learning Strategies B5 = Mathematics B6 = Monitoring B7 = Reading Comprehension

B8 = Science B9 = Speaking B10 = Writing

Complex Problem Solving Skills: C1 = Complex Problem Solving

Source: Iowa Occupational Projections 2012-2020

R1 = Management of Financial Resources R2 = Management of Material Resources R3 = Management of Personnel Resources R4 = Time Management

T1 = Equipment Maintenance T2 = Equipment Selection T3 = Installation T4 = Operation and Control T5 = Operation Monitoring T6 = Operations Analysis T7 = Programming

T8 = Quality Control Analysis T9 = Repairing T10 = Technology Design T11 = Troubleshooting

Northeast Iowa Community College

Programs of Study Associate of Arts with coursework in: Business Administration Human Service Psychology Associate of Science Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Computer Analyst Business and Web Programming Information Security Mobile Application Development Networking Administration and Tech Support Computer Technology, Networking and Programming Dental Assisting Electroneurodiagnostic Technology Emergency Medical Technician Health Information Technology Human Services Generalist Massage Therapy Medical Assistant Medical Laboratory Technician Nursing Paramedic Practical Nursing Radiologic Technology Respiratory Care Surgical Technology Suggested high school courses Anatomy & Physiology Certified Nurse Aide Communication Dosage Calculations Family and Consumer Sciences First Aid/CPR Foreign Language Health Occupations Laboratory Science Math Medical Terminology Nutrition Pre-Employment Strategies Psychology

â&#x20AC;&#x153; NICC and the scholarships I received changed my life because they have lessened the financial burden of costs that are not offset by financial aid. These scholarships have also given me the opportunity to connect to the community. --Abby Huber Medical Transcriptionist graduate

Hospitality & Tourism encompasses the management, marketing and operations of restaurants and other food services, lodging, attractions, recreation events and travel related services.

Restaurants & Food/Beverage Services » Sample Careers Food and Beverage Manager

Kitchen Manager Restaurant Owner Cook Caterer

Front Office Manager Executive Housekeeper Food and Beverage Director Front Desk Supervisor Maintenance Worker

Recreation, Amusements & Attractions » Sample Careers Club Manager

» Sample Careers

Travel & Tourism

Lodging

Director of Tourism Director of Convention and Visitors Bureau Travel Agent Event Planner Welcome Center Supervisor Tour Guide

Resort Trainer Gaming and Casino Manager Theme Parks/Amusement Park Group Events Manager Museum/Zoo/Aquarium Exhibit Developer

Graduates: The First Year

64% FY10-12 Awards Conferred

35%

Employed

Continuing their Education

Note: Information represents statewide outcomes. Salary information is only included for graduates who are not continuing education.

Average Median Wage

$19,031

518 Source: Iowa Community Colleges FY10-FY12 Education Outcomes; Iowa Department of Education

Education 1

Work Experience 2

$35,320 $24,056

B6 B10

3.9%

$45,839 $28,695

35-3041

Food Servers, Nonrestaurant

2.5%

140

$20,463 $16,828

<HS

B2 SO5 SO6

43-4081

Hotel, Motel, & Resort Desk Clerks

2.0%

145

205

$18,873 $16,905

S SO6 SO5

39-3011

Gaming Dealers

1.9%

$17,740 $16,749

B6 SO6

39-1011

Gaming Supervisors

1.8%

$47,952 $34,054

B9 SO6 SO1

37-2012

Maids & Housekeeping Cleaners

1.7% 230

265

495

$20,569 $16,802

<HS

B2 SO5 SO6

37-1011

First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping & Janitorial Workers

1.7%

$34,386 $21,286

N SO6

35-2014

Cooks, Restaurant

1.6% 160

200

355

$20,135 $16,785

<HS

M SO1

39-9041

Residential Advisors

1.6%

$25,397 $19,716

S SO6

35-3021

Combined Food Preparation & Serving Workers, Incl Fast Food

1.6% 500

1,230

1,730

$18,131 $16,775

<HS

11-9081

Lodging Managers

1.5%

$39,406 $24,531

39-3091

Amusement & Recreation Attendants

1.5%

145

190

$18,397 $16,780

<HS

35-1012

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation & Serving Workers

1.5% 125

235

365

$28,781 $19,122

37-1012

First-Line Supervisors of Landscape/Lawn/Grounds Workers

1.5%

$42,083 $28,194

39-9032

Recreation Workers

1.5%

140

$22,776 $16,827

35-3011

Bartenders

1.4% 115

300

415

$18,549 $16,754

<HS

27-1026

Merchandise Displayers & Window Trimmers

1.4%

$24,891 $19,115

51-3022

Meat, Poultry & Fish Cutters & Trimmers

1.3%

155

235

$26,884 $22,109

<HS

25-3021

Self-Enrichment Educ Teachers

1.3%

$34,705 $20,520

51-3011

Bakers

1.3%

$24,290 $17,679

<HS

37-2011

Janitors & Cleaners, Ex Maids & Housekeeping Cleaners

1.2% 335

505

840

$24,585 $16,930

35-2012

Cooks, Institution & Cafeteria

1.2% 105

165

270

$22,989 $17,645

Top Skills 4

Job Training 3

Total Job Openings

4.8%

Meeting, Convention, & Event Planners

Entry Salary

Annual Replacements

Interpreters & Translators

13-1121

Mean Salary

Annual New Openings

27-3091

Occupational Title

Annual Growth Rate

Standard Occupational Classification (SOC)

HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM Career Clusterâ&#x201E;˘ Occupations by Annual Growth Rate

B9 SO1 B2 SO1 B3 B3

B9 SO1

B3 SY1

B9 SO1

B2 SO5

B9 SO1

B6 SO6

B2 SO1

B2 SO5 SO6

B2 SO1 SO5

B2 SO1

B2 SO1 SO5 SO6

B2 SO5 SO6

B2 SO1

B2 SO6

B3 SO2

B6 SO1

<HS

B2 SO1 SO6

<HS

B7 SO5

B3 SY1 SO6

B9 B9

B9 B4

B7 SO6

51-6011

Laundry & Dry-Cleaning Workers

1.2%

120

$21,819 $16,893

<HS

35-9011

Dining Room & Cafeteria Attendants & Bartender Helpers

1.1%

135

175

$18,102 $16,838

<HS

S SO5 SO6

B2 SO1

51-3021

Butchers & Meat Cutters

1.1%

$25,009 $17,548

<HS

B3 SO4 SO6

39-7011

Tour Guides & Escorts

1.0%

$19,843 $16,814

B2 SO6 SO5 SO1

53-6021

Parking Lot Attendants

1.0%

$21,190 $16,880

<HS

B9 SO5 SO6

B2 SO3

35-1011

Chefs & Head Cooks

0.9%

$37,695 $24,088

B2 SY1 SO6

35-9021

Dishwashers

0.8%

200

240

$18,087 $16,813

<HS

B2 SO1

T8 SO6

Education:

DP = Doctoral or Professional degree MA = Master's degree BA = Bachelor's degree AS = Associate's degree

PS = Postsecondary non-degree award SC = Some college, no degree HS = High school diploma or equivalent < HS = Less than high school

Work Experience:

> 5 = More than 5 years 1-5 = 1 to 5 years < 1 = Less than 1 year N = None

Job Training:

I = Internship/residency A = Apprenticeship L = Long-term on-the-job training M = Moderate-term on-the-job training

S = Short-term on-the-job training N = None

B1 = Active Learning B2 = Active Listening B3 = Critical Thinking B4 = Learning Strategies B5 = Mathematics B6 = Monitoring B7 = Reading Comprehension

B8 = Science B9 = Speaking B10 = Writing

Complex Problem Solving Skills: C1 = Complex Problem Solving

R1 = Management of Financial Resources R2 = Management of Material Resources R3 = Management of Personnel Resources R4 = Time Management

T1 = Equipment Maintenance T2 = Equipment Selection T3 = Installation T4 = Operation and Control T5 = Operation Monitoring T6 = Operations Analysis T7 = Programming

T8 = Quality Control Analysis T9 = Repairing T10 = Technology Design T11 = Troubleshooting

Source: Iowa Occupational Projections 2012-2020

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Northeast Iowa Community College

Programs of Study Accounting Clerk Accounting Specialist Administrative Office Associate Administrative Office Management Applied Management Associate of Arts with coursework in: Business Administration Communication Criminal Justice Psychology Business Specialist Computer Analyst Business and Web Programming Information Security Mobile Application Development Networking Administration and Tech Support Finance Graphic Design Marketing Management Tourism

NICC is a perfect way to get an education without the expense of a university, and class sizes are kept low to accommodate more one-on-one attention for students. Instructors and staff at NICC are always helpful and attentive. --Sarah Mast Administrative Assistant graduate

Suggested high school courses Business Education Communication Computer Applications Family and Consumer Sciences Foreign Language Pre-Employment Strategies

Preparing individuals for employment in career pathways that relate to families and human needs.

Consumer Services Family & Community Services » Sample Careers » Sample Careers Consumer Credit Counselor Adult Day Care Coordinator

Banker Customer Service Representative Inside Sales Representative Buyer

Counseling & Mental Health Services

Personal Care Services

School Counselor/Psychologist Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor Marriage, Child and Family Counselor

Cosmetologist Manicurist and Pedicurist Esthetician Massage Therapist Funeral Director Spa Attendant

» Sample Careers

Early Childhood Development & Services » Sample Careers Childcare Facility Director

Preschool Teacher Nanny Teacher Assistant Childcare Worker

FY10-12 Awards Conferred

Graduates: The First Year 42%

50%

Employed

Continuing their Education

$ Average Median Wage

$15,972

932

Religious Leader Human Services Worker Social Services Worker Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

Work Experience 2

Job Training 3

$35,320

$24,056

270

$21,793

$17,848

<HS

S SO5

B2 SO6

31-9011

Massage Therapists

2.7%

$33,555

$17,463

B9 SO5

B3 SO6

21-1014

Mental Health Counselors

2.7%

$36,599

$23,414

B2 SO6 SO5

21-1013

Marriage & Family Therapists

2.6%

$38,182

$24,752

B2 SO6

B9 SY1

21-1011

Substance Abuse & Behavioral Disorder Counselors

2.4%

$40,086

$25,727

B2 SO6

B6 SO5

39-5011

Barbers

2.3%

B6 SO6 SO5

13-2071

Credit Counselors

2.2%

$37,945

$25,475

B9 SO6

39-5012

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, & Cosmetologists

2.1% 175 190

365

$25,949

$16,797

B2 SO5

B1 SY1 SO6

21-1093

Social & Human Service Assistants

2.1% 105 130

240

$29,470

$20,024

S SO5 SO6

B7 B10

21-1022

Healthcare Social Workers

2.1%

$46,906

$33,490

B2 SO6

B9 SO5

11-9151

Social & Community Service Managers

2.1%

100

$53,529

$34,763

R4 SO1

B3 SY1

21-1019

Counselors, All Other

2.1%

$37,182

$23,331

39-9011

Childcare Workers

2.1% 350 500

850

$18,347

$16,781

21-1023

Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Workers

2.0%

$40,839

$28,323

N SO6

B9 SO5

21-1021

Child, Family, & School Social Workers

1.9%

175

$40,212

$25,579

B7 SO6

B6 SO5

29-1069

Physicians & Surgeons, All Other

1.9%

70 $223,149

$151,428

21-1029

Social Workers, All Other

1.8%

$54,035

$32,233

39-1021

First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers

1.8%

$34,726

$21,956

B2 SO6

11-9141

Property, Real Estate, & Community Association Managers

1.7%

$49,231

$23,125

B2 SO3 SO1

43-4051

Customer Service Reps

1.7% 420 670 1,090

$31,867

$21,813

B9 SO5 SO4

11-2021

Marketing Managers

1.6%

60 $110,580

$58,811

B3 SO4 SO6

21-1015

Rehabilitation Counselors

1.6%

$36,136

$22,298

B9 SO6 SO1

39-9041

Residential Advisors

1.6%

$25,397

$19,716

S SO6

21-1091

Health Educators

1.6%

$55,657

$38,494

B2 B10

Top Skills 4

Education 1

5 45

Entry Salary

3.7% 225

Mean Salary

4.8%

Personal Care Aides

Total Job Openings

Interpreters & Translators

39-9021

Annual Replacements

Annual New Openings

27-3091

Occupational Title

Annual Growth Rate

Standard Occupational Classification (SOC)

Human services Career Clusterâ&#x201E;˘ Occupations by Annual Growth Rate

B6 SO5 B2

B6 B10

B9 B9

B9 B6

B9 SO1

43-4061

Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs

1.5%

$49,795

$37,739

B3 SO6

Public Relations Specialists

1.5%

$58,538

$35,571

B7 B10

39-9032

Recreation Workers

1.5%

140

$22,776

$16,827

B2 SO1 SO5 SO6

27-3042

Technical Writers

1.5%

$50,977

$36,589

25-2011

Preschool Teachers, Ex Special Educ

1.4%

60 120

180

$27,061

$19,310

B4 SO2

27-3031

S B10

R3 SO6

B3 SO6

B9 SO1

B6 SO5

B9 B3

B2 SO1 SO6

Education:

DP = Doctoral or Professional degree MA = Master's degree BA = Bachelor's degree AS = Associate's degree

PS = Postsecondary non-degree award SC = Some college, no degree HS = High school diploma or equivalent < HS = Less than high school

Work Experience:

> 5 = More than 5 years 1-5 = 1 to 5 years < 1 = Less than 1 year N = None

Job Training:

I = Internship/residency A = Apprenticeship L = Long-term on-the-job training M = Moderate-term on-the-job training

S = Short-term on-the-job training N = None

B1 = Active Learning B2 = Active Listening B3 = Critical Thinking B4 = Learning Strategies B5 = Mathematics B6 = Monitoring B7 = Reading Comprehension

B8 = Science B9 = Speaking B10 = Writing

Complex Problem Solving Skills: C1 = Complex Problem Solving

Source: Iowa Occupational Projections 2012-2020

R1 = Management of Financial Resources R2 = Management of Material Resources R3 = Management of Personnel Resources R4 = Time Management

T1 = Equipment Maintenance T2 = Equipment Selection T3 = Installation T4 = Operation and Control T5 = Operation Monitoring T6 = Operations Analysis T7 = Programming

T8 = Quality Control Analysis T9 = Repairing T10 = Technology Design T11 = Troubleshooting

Northeast Iowa Community College

Programs of Study Administrative Office Associate Administrative Office Management Associate of Arts with coursework in: Business Administration Communication Criminal Justice Education Human Services Psychology Business Specialist Certified Nurse Aide Coaching Cosmetology Early Childhood Emergency Medical Technician Entrepreneurial Cosmetology Human Services Generalist Massage Therapy Suggested high school courses Business Education Communication Computer Applications Family and Consumer Sciences Foreign Language Pre-Employment Strategies

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NICC has opened up more doors for me. With the help of all of my instructors and the amazing people I have met, my life has changed for the better. --Maria Garcia Business Administration student

Building Linkages in IT Occupations Framework: For Entry Level, Technical and Professional Careers related to the Design, Development, Support and Management of Hardware, Software Multimedia and Systems Integration services.

Information Support & Services

Web & Digital Communications

» Sample Careers

» Sample Careers Animator Multimedia Developer Web Designer Web Site Developer Webmaster

Data Administrator Database Developer Systems Analyst Technical Editor Help Desk Specialist E-business Specialist

Web & Digital Communications Network Systems » Sample Careers » Sample Careers Applications Engineer Communication Analyst Programmer

Network Administrator PC Support Specialist Systems Administrator Technical Support Specialist

Software Applications Specialist Test Engineer

Graduates: The First Year

53% FY10-12 Awards Conferred

40%

Employed

Continuing their Education

Note: Information represents statewide outcomes. Salary information is only included for graduates who are not continuing education.

Average Median Wage

$26,561

1,043 Source: Iowa Community Colleges FY10-FY12 Education Outcomes; Iowa Department of Education

Work Experience 2

Job Training 3

$71,377 $49,885

85 250

$77,326 $53,887

B9 SY2

15-1151

Computer User Support Specialists

2.3% 115

75 190

$40,632 $23,731

B3 B10

11-3021

Computer & Information Systems Managers

2.1%

80 $111,404 $78,663

B6 B10

15-1133

Software Developers, Systems Software

1.9%

$90,778 $64,612

15-1143

Computer Network Architects

1.8%

$92,776 $56,493

T6 SY2

15-1132

Software Developers, Applications

1.8%

50 115

$76,749 $56,936

T7 SY2 SY1 SY3

15-1134

Web Developers

1.7%

$60,028 $34,290

15-1141

Database Administrators

1.7%

$73,192 $44,803

15-1199

Computer Occupations, All Other

1.5%

$62,111 $37,200

15-1131

Computer Programmers

1.4%

55 100 160

$64,548 $42,653

15-1142

Network & Computer Systems Administrators

1.3%

$64,362 $46,228

B7 SY2

27-1024

Graphic Designers

1.3%

70 110

$38,503 $24,794

B9 B10

11-9041

Architectural & Engineering Managers

0.7%

40 $111,723 $87,423

B9 B10

C1 SO1

15-1152

Computer Network Support Specialists

0.6%

$51,696 $36,272

Top Skills 4

Education 1

30 115

Entry Salary

3.1% 165

Mean Salary

4.4%

Computer Systems Analysts

Total Job Openings

Information Security Analysts

15-1121

Annual Replacements

Annual New Openings

15-1122

Occupational Title

Annual Growth Rate

Standard Occupational Classification (SOC)

information technology Career Clusterâ&#x201E;˘ Occupations by Annual Growth Rate

B2 B10

C1 SY1

T8 B6 SY3 B7 R3

Education:

DP = Doctoral or Professional degree MA = Master's degree BA = Bachelor's degree AS = Associate's degree

PS = Postsecondary non-degree award SC = Some college, no degree HS = High school diploma or equivalent < HS = Less than high school

Work Experience:

> 5 = More than 5 years 1-5 = 1 to 5 years < 1 = Less than 1 year N = None

Job Training:

I = Internship/residency A = Apprenticeship L = Long-term on-the-job training M = Moderate-term on-the-job training

S = Short-term on-the-job training N = None

B1 = Active Learning B2 = Active Listening B3 = Critical Thinking B4 = Learning Strategies B5 = Mathematics B6 = Monitoring B7 = Reading Comprehension

B8 = Science B9 = Speaking B10 = Writing

Complex Problem Solving Skills: C1 = Complex Problem Solving

Source: Iowa Occupational Projections 2012-2020

R1 = Management of Financial Resources R2 = Management of Material Resources R3 = Management of Personnel Resources R4 = Time Management

T1 = Equipment Maintenance T2 = Equipment Selection T3 = Installation T4 = Operation and Control T5 = Operation Monitoring T6 = Operations Analysis T7 = Programming

T8 = Quality Control Analysis T9 = Repairing T10 = Technology Design T11 = Troubleshooting

Northeast Iowa Community College

Programs of Study Applied Management Associate of Arts with coursework in: Business Administration Communication Business Specialist Computer Aided Design (CAD) Specialist Computer Analyst Business and Web Programming Information Security Mobile Application Development Networking Administration and Tech Support Computer Technology, Networking and Programming Electronic Technology Graphic Design Suggested high school courses Art Business Education Communication Computer Science Computer Applications Foreign Language Math Pre-Employment Strategies Project Lead the Way Webpage Design

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The Computer Analyst program takes a very practical approach to teaching students. PCs go down all the time and having the experience of fixing day-to-day things or doing complex repairs will be invaluable for any computer science student. --Connor Vaughn Computer Analyst-Networking Administration and Tech Support graduate

Planning, managing and providing legal, public safety, protective and homeland security services, including professional and technical support services.

Correction Services Legal Services » Sample Careers » Sample Careers Jail Administrator Attorney

Correctional Trainer Case Manager Probation Officer Emergency and Fire Management Services

» Sample Careers

Investigator Legal Assistant Legal Secretary Mediator/Arbitrator Security & Protective Services

» Sample Careers

Emergency Management and Response Coordinator EMT Fire Fighter Dispatcher Rescue Worker

Law Enforcement Services

Computer Forensics Specialist Loss Prevention Manager Armored Car Guard Security Officer Life Guard

» Sample Careers

Bailiff Criminal Investigator Game Enforcement Officer Sheriff Animal Control Officer

Graduates: The First Year

FY10-12 Awards Conferred

52%

45%

Employed

Continuing their Education

Average Median Wage

$24,259

928

Work Experience 2

Job Training 3

$40,212 $25,579

$54,035 $32,233

43-5032

Dispatchers, Ex Police, Fire, & Ambulance

1.6%

$39,144 $25,481

29-2041

Emergency Medical Technicians & Paramedics

1.6%

$33,044 $22,774

23-2011

Paralegals & Legal Assistants

1.5%

$43,151 $30,856

23-1011

Lawyers

1.3%

70 130 $106,925 $52,856

23-2093

Title Examiners, Abstractors, & Searchers

1.3%

$36,358 $23,673

33-9092

Lifeguards/Ski Patrol/Other Recreational Protective Service Wkrs

1.2%

25 140 165

33-9032

Security Guards

1.2%

80 105 185

33-9099

Protective Service Workers, All Other

1.1%

33-2011

Firefighters

0.6%

13-1199

Business Operations Specialists, All Other

0.6%

95 200 295

33-1012

First-Line Supervisors of Police & Detectives

0.6%

33-3051

Police & Sheriff’s Patrol Officers

0.6%

43-5031

Police, Fire, & Ambulance Dispatchers

0.6%

33-3012

Correctional Officers & Jailers

0.4%

43-6012

Legal Secretaries

-0.3%

Top Skills 4

Education 1

95 175

Entry Salary

1.8%

Mean Salary

1.9%

Social Workers, All Other

Total Job Openings

Child, Family, & School Social Workers

21-1029

Annual Replacements

Annual New Openings

21-1021

Occupational Title

Annual Growth Rate

Standard Occupational Classification (SOC)

law, public safety, corrections and security Career Cluster™ Occupations by Annual Growth Rate

B9 SO1

B3 SO5

B2 SO6

B9 B10

C1 SY1 B10

$17,856 $16,809

S SY1

B6 SO6

$33,171 $19,324

B3 SO1

B7 SO5 SO6

$29,590 $20,233

$37,457 $19,536

T4 SO5

$57,929 $34,195

$69,206 $48,568

B9 SO1

30 150 175

$52,241 $38,254

B6 SO6

$38,063 $28,711

B9 SO1

$45,690 $33,013

B2 SO6

$36,466 $25,428

M B10

B2 SO1

B7 SO6

B6 SO5

B3 SO5 SO6

Annual Growth Rate = Ten year growth rate (not shown) divided by ten; Total Annual Openings = Annual New Jobs plus Annual Replacements (rounded); * = Employment data suppression (Occupational employment data may not add up or equal occupational group totals due to rounding and/or suppression of occupations with less than ten rounded total annual openings.); Entry Wage = Average of the lowest third of reported wages for the occupation; Mean Wage = Average wage computed by dividing the estimated total wage for an occupation by its weighted employment; Education/Work Experience/Job Training levels are determined by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Alternative pathways may exist as well as differing educational, training or licensing requirements per state. Iowa requirements are used in this publication when available. These include: 1

Education:

DP = Doctoral or Professional degree MA = Master's degree BA = Bachelor's degree AS = Associate's degree

PS = Postsecondary non-degree award SC = Some college, no degree HS = High school diploma or equivalent < HS = Less than high school

Work Experience:

> 5 = More than 5 years 1-5 = 1 to 5 years < 1 = Less than 1 year N = None

Job Training:

I = Internship/residency A = Apprenticeship L = Long-term on-the-job training M = Moderate-term on-the-job training

S = Short-term on-the-job training N = None

B1 = Active Learning B2 = Active Listening B3 = Critical Thinking B4 = Learning Strategies B5 = Mathematics B6 = Monitoring B7 = Reading Comprehension

B8 = Science B9 = Speaking B10 = Writing

Complex Problem Solving Skills: C1 = Complex Problem Solving

R1 = Management of Financial Resources R2 = Management of Material Resources R3 = Management of Personnel Resources R4 = Time Management

T1 = Equipment Maintenance T2 = Equipment Selection T3 = Installation T4 = Operation and Control T5 = Operation Monitoring T6 = Operations Analysis T7 = Programming

T8 = Quality Control Analysis T9 = Repairing T10 = Technology Design T11 = Troubleshooting

Source: Iowa Occupational Projections 2012-2020

Northeast Iowa Community College

Programs of Study Administrative Office Management Administrative Office Associate Applied Management Associate of Arts with coursework in: Business Administration Communication Criminal Justice Human Services Law Enforcement Psychology Business Specialist Emergency Medical Technician Firefighting Specialist Human Services Generalist Paramedic Suggested high school courses Business Education Communication Computer Applications English/Composition Foreign Language Law Math Pre-Employment Strategies Psychology Social Studies Sociology

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NICC provides an excellent opportunity for both traditional and nontraditional students to fulfill their aspirations to become the type of person they want to be. --Doug Shullaw Criminal Justice graduate

Planning, managing and performing the processing of materials into intermediate or final products and related professional and technical support activities such as production planning and control, maintenance and manufacturing/process engineering.

Health, Safety and Environmental Assurance » Sample Careers Environmental Engineer

Production

» Sample Careers Assembler Safety Coordinator Machine Operator Safety Team Leader Electrical Installer Production Associate Logistics & Inventory Control Sheet Metal Worker » Sample Careers Tool and Die Maker Transportation Manager Welder Industrial Truck Operator Logistical Engineer Quality Assurance Material Handler » Sample Careers Traffic Manager Calibration Technician Shipping and Receiving Clerk Inspector Quality Control Technician Process Technician

Maintenance, Installation & Repair

» Sample Careers

Facility Electrician Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Maintenance Repairer

Manufacturing Production Process Development

» Sample Careers

Design Engineer Electronics Engineer Industrial Engineer Manufacturing Technician Production Manager

Graduates: The First Year 57% FY10-12 Awards Conferred

39%

Employed

Continuing their Education

$ Average Median Wage

$34,704

2,391 Source: Iowa Community Colleges FY10-FY12 Education Outcomes; Iowa Department of Education Note: Information represents statewide outcomes. Salary information is only included for graduates who are not continuing education.

Education 1

Work Experience 2

Job Training 3

$47,258 $32,152

T9 T11

2.7%

$30,139 $23,437

B3 SO1 SY1

51-4122

Welding/Soldering/Brazing Machine Setters/Operators

2.6%

$36,855 $29,859

49-9041

Industrial Machinery Mechanics

2.6% 110 125 230

$43,334 $31,618

T5 T11

19-4091

Environmental Science & Protection Technicians, Incl Health

2.4%

$40,565 $29,803

B9 B10

15-1151

Computer User Support Specialists

2.3% 115

75 190

$40,632 $23,731

B3 B10

49-9044

Millwrights

2.3%

$44,450 $33,277

T9 T11

51-7041

Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Wood

2.1%

$27,147 $18,661

51-4011

Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal/Plastic

2.0%

80 135

$37,449 $29,485

47-2211

Sheet Metal Workers

2.0%

$50,243 $31,395

B3 SY1

B2 SO1

51-7042

Woodworking Mach Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Ex Sawing

1.9%

$29,733 $22,610

51-7099

Woodworkers, All Other

1.8%

15-1132

Software Developers, Applications

1.8%

50 115

$76,749 $56,936

T7 SY2 SY1 SY3

27-1025

Interior Designers

1.6%

$39,434 $24,855

51-9083

Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians

1.6%

$29,183 $21,211

51-9195

Molders, Shapers, & Casters, Ex Metal & Plastic

1.5%

$28,650 $18,591

B7 SO6

51-9198

Helpers--Production Workers

1.4%

80 145

$25,550 $17,920

<HS

B7 SO6

49-9052

Telecommunications Line Installers & Repairers

1.4%

$42,870 $31,562

T5 T11

51-4041

Machinists

1.4%

75 130 205

$37,486 $28,133

T4 T11

51-3011

Bakers

1.3%

$24,290 $23,646

<HS

B6 SO1

B7 SO6

49-9098

Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Workers

1.2%

$25,501 $22,663

49-9043

Maintenance Workers, Machinery

1.2%

$40,983 $29,148

T9 T11

53-7064

Packers & Packagers, Hand

1.2%

95 210 305

$21,770 $16,775

<HS

B3 SY1

43-5061

Production, Planning, & Expediting Clerks

1.2%

80 120

$41,849 $29,313

51-2092

Team Assemblers

1.2% 270 355 625

$32,012 $22,094

M SO1

49-2094

Electrical & Electronics Repairers, Commercial/Industrial Equip

1.2%

$49,626 $37,764

T5 T11

49-9071

Maintenance & Repair Workers, General

1.1% 165 280 445

$36,997 $24,191

T1 T11

49-3023

Automotive Service Technicians & Mechanics

1.1% 110 250 355

$37,670 $24,159

T9 T11

51-7011

Cabinetmakers & Bench Carpenters

1.1%

$33,171 $24,716

T4 T11

51-9199

Production Workers, All Other

1.1% 105 245 350

$29,242 $20,075

Top Skills 4

Total Job Openings

3.4%

Fence Erectors

Entry Salary

Annual Replacements

Medical Equipment Repairers

47-4031

Mean Salary

Annual New Openings

49-9062

Occupational Title

Annual Growth Rate

Standard Occupational Classification (SOC)

manufacturing Career Clusterâ&#x201E;˘ Occupations by Annual Growth Rate

T8 B9

B7 B9

B7 SO5 SO6

B9 B6 T4 T8

Education:

DP = Doctoral or Professional degree MA = Master's degree BA = Bachelor's degree AS = Associate's degree

PS = Postsecondary non-degree award SC = Some college, no degree HS = High school diploma or equivalent < HS = Less than high school

Work Experience:

> 5 = More than 5 years 1-5 = 1 to 5 years < 1 = Less than 1 year N = None

Job Training:

I = Internship/residency A = Apprenticeship L = Long-term on-the-job training M = Moderate-term on-the-job training

S = Short-term on-the-job training N = None

B1 = Active Learning B2 = Active Listening B3 = Critical Thinking B4 = Learning Strategies B5 = Mathematics B6 = Monitoring B7 = Reading Comprehension

B8 = Science B9 = Speaking B10 = Writing

Complex Problem Solving Skills: C1 = Complex Problem Solving

R1 = Management of Financial Resources R2 = Management of Material Resources R3 = Management of Personnel Resources R4 = Time Management

T1 = Equipment Maintenance T2 = Equipment Selection T3 = Installation T4 = Operation and Control T5 = Operation Monitoring T6 = Operations Analysis T7 = Programming

T8 = Quality Control Analysis T9 = Repairing T10 = Technology Design T11 = Troubleshooting

Source: Iowa Occupational Projections 2012-2020

Northeast Iowa Community College

Programs of Study Applied Management Certified Production Technician Computer Aided Design (CAD) Specialist Computer Numerical Control (CNC): Machinist and Operator Electronic Technology Electrician Commercial/Residential and Industrial Gas Utility Construction and Service Heating and Air Conditioning Industrial Maintenance Technician Industrial Sewing Mechanical Engineering Technician Mechatronics Specialist Welding Basic and GMAW Suggested high school courses Agriculture Education Computer Applications English/Composition Industrial Technology Education: Safety, Drafting, Electrical Systems, Electricity/Electronics, Power Technology, CNC Operations, Welding, Machine Operations, Introduction to Engineering, Certified Production Technician Math: Technical Math, Algebra, Applied Trigonometry Pre-Employment Strategies Project Lead the Way Science: Technical Physics, Chemistry

“

My experience at NICC was awesome, fabulous. I have many compliments and respect for the teachers at NICC. The instructors find a way to teach each person; it’s individualized. Some of the instructors I had at the college were the best teachers I’ve ever had in my life. --Leo Avila Welding graduate

Planning, managing and performing marketing activities to reach organizational objectives.

Marketing Communications

Merchandising » Sample Careers Store Manager

» Sample Careers

Advertising Manager Public Relations Manager Creative Director Account Executive Copywriter

Merchandise Buyer Department Manager Sales Associate

Professional Sales » Sample Careers Regional Sales Manager

Marketing Management

» Sample Careers

Entrepreneur Small Business Owner Customer Service Representative

Sales Executive Outside Sales Representative Salesperson Field Representative

Marketing Research

» Sample Careers

Brand Manager Forecasting Manager Strategic Planner Research Associate

Graduates: The First Year

FY10-12 Awards Conferred

56%

43%

Employed

Continuing their Education

Average Median Wage

$23,474

430

Work Experience 2

Job Training 3

$45,839 $28,695

3.2%

110

$53,790 $31,390

B3 SY1

41-9021

Real Estate Brokers

2.4%

$87,111 $19,943

B7 SY1 SO4 SO6

41-9022

Real Estate Sales Agents

2.2%

$42,098 $22,199

B2 SO3 SO4

43-4081

Hotel, Motel, & Resort Desk Clerks

2.0%

145

205

$18,873 $16,905

S SO6 SO5

B2 SO1

53-6031

Automotive & Watercraft Service Attendants

1.9%

$21,608 $16,831

<HS

B2 SO5

11-9141

Property, Real Estate, & Community Association Managers

1.7%

$49,231 $23,125

B2 SO3 SO1

43-4051

Customer Service Reps

1.7% 420

670

1,090

$31,867 $21,813

B9 SO5 SO4

41-3099

Sales Reps, Services, All Other

1.7%

125

200

$54,350 $26,916

27-1025

Interior Designers

1.6%

$39,434 $24,855

11-2021

Marketing Managers

1.6%

60 $110,580 $58,811

B3 SO4 SO6

11-9081

Lodging Managers

1.5%

$39,406 $24,531

B2 SO1

25-1011

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

1.4%

$85,468 $39,895

15-1131

Computer Programmers

1.4%

100

160

$64,548 $42,653

27-1026

Merchandise Displayers & Window Trimmers

1.4%

$24,891 $19,115

11-2022

Sales Managers

1.2%

85 $106,011 $59,803

41-2021

Counter & Rental Clerks

1.2%

100

145

$24,530 $17,024

<HS

13-2021

Appraisers & Assessors of Real Estate

1.2%

$62,922 $35,048

13-1022

Wholesale & Retail Buyers, Ex Farm Products

1.1%

$56,769 $28,504

41-4012

Sales Reps, Wholesale & Mfg, Ex Technical & Scientific Products

1.1% 190

345

535

41-1011

First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers

1.0% 210

455

53-6021

Parking Lot Attendants

1.0%

41-2031

Entry Salary

Total Job Openings

Top Skills 4

Education 1

3.9%

Market Research Analysts & Marketing Specialists

Mean Salary

Meeting, Convention, & Event Planners

13-1161

Annual Replacements

Annual New Openings

13-1121

Occupational Title

Annual Growth Rate

Standard Occupational Classification (SOC)

MARKETING Career Clusterâ&#x201E;˘ Occupations by Annual Growth Rate

R4 B9 B10

B9 SO1 SO6 B3 SO6

B7 SO5 SO6 B9

B7 B10 SO2

B3 SY1 SO6

B2 SO6 SO4 SO1

B2 SO6

B7 SO6

B2 SO3 SO4

$61,660 $32,003

665

$37,071 $24,009

B2 SO1

B6 SO5

$21,190 $16,880

<HS

B9 SO5 SO6

B2 SO3

Retail Salespersons

1.0% 465 1,610

2,075

$25,720 $16,929

<HS

B2 SO4

41-9011

Demonstrators & Product Promoters

1.0%

$23,798 $19,357

41-4011

Sales Reps, Wholesale & Mfg, Technical & Scientific Products

0.9%

130

$78,210 $42,031

B9 SO4

53-3031

Driver/Sales Workers

0.9%

105

$27,649 $16,856

41-1012

First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers

0.9%

110

$70,062 $38,145

B9 SO1

R3 SO6

41-9041

Telemarketers

0.9%

120

170

$23,468 $17,025

<HS

B9 SO4

B2 SO5 SO6

41-2022

Parts Salespersons

0.8%

120

$34,457 $22,034

<HS

41-2011

Cashiers

0.8% 335 1,840

2,175

$18,572 $16,914

<HS

B2 SO5

B2 SO4 SO6

B6 SO5

B3 B3 SO3 B9

B9 SO3 SO6

B9 SO4

B2 SO6 SO3

B9 SO6

B9 SO5 B9

B7 B7 SO5

B3 SO5 B2

B3 SY1

B7 SO6 B5 SO6

Education:

DP = Doctoral or Professional degree MA = Master's degree BA = Bachelor's degree AS = Associate's degree

PS = Postsecondary non-degree award SC = Some college, no degree HS = High school diploma or equivalent < HS = Less than high school

Work Experience:

> 5 = More than 5 years 1-5 = 1 to 5 years < 1 = Less than 1 year N = None

Job Training:

I = Internship/residency A = Apprenticeship L = Long-term on-the-job training M = Moderate-term on-the-job training

S = Short-term on-the-job training N = None

B1 = Active Learning B2 = Active Listening B3 = Critical Thinking B4 = Learning Strategies B5 = Mathematics B6 = Monitoring B7 = Reading Comprehension

B8 = Science B9 = Speaking B10 = Writing

Complex Problem Solving Skills: C1 = Complex Problem Solving

Source: Iowa Occupational Projections 2012-2020

R1 = Management of Financial Resources R2 = Management of Material Resources R3 = Management of Personnel Resources R4 = Time Management

T1 = Equipment Maintenance T2 = Equipment Selection T3 = Installation T4 = Operation and Control T5 = Operation Monitoring T6 = Operations Analysis T7 = Programming

T8 = Quality Control Analysis T9 = Repairing T10 = Technology Design T11 = Troubleshooting

Northeast Iowa Community College

Programs of Study Agriculture Business Agriculture Finance Agriculture Office Technician Agriculture Finance Applied Management Associate of Arts with coursework in: Business Administration Communication Business Specialist Entrepreneurial Cosmetology Finance Graphic Design Marketing Management Suggested high school courses Business Education Computer Applications Communication Foreign Language Marketing Math Pre-Employment Strategies

“ I loved going to NICC, both the classes in the Marketing Management program and getting involved in intramural sports. I knew right out of high school that I wasn’t a four-year school type of person, and I had a great time at NICC – it was my college. --Mike Schaul Marketing Management graduate

Planning, managing and providing scientific research and professional and technical services (e.g. physical science, social science, engineering) including laboratory and testing services and research and development services.

Engineering & Technology Science & Mathematics Âť Sample Careers Âť Sample Careers Electrician Anthropologist

Civil Engineer Electronics Technician Manufacturing Technician Quality Technician

Biologist Economist Nuclear Chemist Science Teacher Statistician

Graduates: The First Year

33% FY10-12 Awards Conferred

67%

Employed

Continuing their Education

$ Average Median Wage

$24,249

191 Source: Iowa Community Colleges FY10-FY12 Education Outcomes; Iowa Department of Education Note: Information represents statewide outcomes. Salary information is only included for graduates who are not continuing education.

Annual Replacements

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

3.6%

13-1161

Market Research Analysts & Marketing Specialists

3.2%

35 110

13-1081

Logisticians

2.6%

15-1151

Computer User Support Specialists

2.3% 115

13-1051

Cost Estimators

2.0%

29-1031

Dietitians & Nutritionists

2.0%

17-2051

Civil Engineers

2.0%

25-1042

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

15-1132

Software Developers, Applications

19-2041 15-1199

Job Training 3

B9 SO2

B3 SY1

$62,570

$46,990

75 190

$40,632

$23,731

B3 B10

65 110

$57,300

$38,301

B2 SY1

$52,570

$39,811

B9 B10

B3 SO1

B7 SO6

$78,053

$52,130

B3 SY1

1.9%

$82,205

$45,971

1.8%

50 115

$76,749

$56,936

T7 SY2 SY1 SY3

Environmental Scientists & Specialists, Incl Health

1.5%

$65,053

$44,272

B2 B10

Computer Occupations, All Other

1.5%

$62,111

$37,200

15-1131

Computer Programmers

1.4%

55 100 160

$64,548

$42,653

19-4099

Life, Physical, & Social Science Technicians, All Other

1.4%

$41,382

$25,304

19-2031

Chemists

1.4%

$66,799

$46,930

29-1062

Family & General Practitioners

1.3%

85 $212,549

$135,882

B8 SO6

25-1194

Vocational Educ Teachers, Postsecondary

1.2%

$45,245

$27,652

N SO2

19-1042

Medical Scientists, Ex Epidemiologists

1.2%

$57,910

$41,926

19-4031

Chemical Technicians

0.9%

$42,971

$30,186

B6 B10

19-4011

Agricultural & Food Science Technicians

0.9%

$33,146

$23,331

B3 B10

17-2199

Engineers, All Other

0.9%

$71,493

$46,413

17-2141

Mechanical Engineers

0.8%

80 100

$70,784

$49,463

B2 SY1

11-9041

Architectural & Engineering Managers

0.7%

40 $111,723

$87,423

B9 B10

C1 SO1

17-2112

Industrial Engineers

0.7%

$70,438

$53,313

17-3026

Industrial Engineering Technicians

0.7%

$46,572

$34,394

17-2071

Electrical Engineers

0.5%

$74,367

$55,646

C1 B10

19-4021

Biological Technicians

0.5%

$40,183

$29,162

11-3051

Industrial Production Managers

0.4%

$80,844

$53,387

17-3023

Electrical & Electronics Engineering Technicians

0.0%

$56,473

$42,387

Top Skills 4

Work Experience 2

$31,390

95 $125,247

Entry Salary $103,940

$53,790

Mean Salary

Education 1

Total Job Openings

Annual New Openings

25-1071

Occupational Title

Annual Growth Rate

Standard Occupational Classification (SOC)

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS Career Clusterâ&#x201E;˘ Occupations by Annual Growth Rate

B7 B10

B4 B10

B2 SO2

C1 SO1

B7 R3

B3 B10 B7

N SO1

B9 B10

Education:

DP = Doctoral or Professional degree MA = Master's degree BA = Bachelor's degree AS = Associate's degree

PS = Postsecondary non-degree award SC = Some college, no degree HS = High school diploma or equivalent < HS = Less than high school

Work Experience:

> 5 = More than 5 years 1-5 = 1 to 5 years < 1 = Less than 1 year N = None

Job Training:

I = Internship/residency A = Apprenticeship L = Long-term on-the-job training M = Moderate-term on-the-job training

S = Short-term on-the-job training N = None

B1 = Active Learning B2 = Active Listening B3 = Critical Thinking B4 = Learning Strategies B5 = Mathematics B6 = Monitoring B7 = Reading Comprehension

B8 = Science B9 = Speaking B10 = Writing

Complex Problem Solving Skills: C1 = Complex Problem Solving

R1 = Management of Financial Resources R2 = Management of Material Resources R3 = Management of Personnel Resources R4 = Time Management

T1 = Equipment Maintenance T2 = Equipment Selection T3 = Installation T4 = Operation and Control T5 = Operation Monitoring T6 = Operations Analysis T7 = Programming

T8 = Quality Control Analysis T9 = Repairing T10 = Technology Design T11 = Troubleshooting

Source: Iowa Occupational Projections 2012-2020

Northeast Iowa Community College

Programs of Study Associate of Science Associate of Arts Applied Management Electronic Technology Mechanical Engineering Technology Computer Analyst Business and Web Programming Information Security Networking Administration and Tech Support Mobile Application Development Computer Technology, Networking and Programming Computer Aided Design (CAD) Specialist Accounting Clerk Accounting Specialist Finance Agriculture Business Agriculture Finance See the following clusters for additional STEM programs: Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Architecture & Construction Business, Management, & Administration Health Sciences Information Technology Suggested high school courses Agriculture Education Business Education Computer Applications English/Composition Foreign Language Industrial Technology Education Math Pre-Employment Strategies Project Lead the Way

“ The Mechanical Engineering Technology program that I’m enrolled in at NICC is fun every day. For me, the career I’m preparing for is not like actually working – I’m having fun. --Becky Mumm Mechanical Engineering Technology student

Science

Planning, management and movement of people, materials and goods by road, pipeline, air, rail, water and related professional and technical support services such as transportation infrastructure planning and management, logistics services, mobile equipment and facility maintenance.

Facility & Mobile Equipment Maintenance » Sample Careers Electrical Technician

Transportation Systems/Infrastructure Planning, Management & Regulation

» Sample Careers

Civil Engineering Engineering Technician Regional Planner

Automotive Body Repair Automotive Service Technician Diesel Engine Technician Bus and Truck Mechanic Motorcycle Mechanic

Warehousing & Distribution Center Operations

» Sample Careers Warehouse Manager Distribution Manager Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Health, Safety & Management Services

» Sample Careers Logistics Manager Logistics Analyst Sales & Service

» Sample Careers Marketing Manager Sales Manager Travel Agent

Transportation Operations

» Sample Careers Pilot Traffic Manager Dispatcher Truck Driver Bus Driver

Graduates: The First Year 55% FY10-12 Awards Conferred

41%

Employed

Continuing their Education

$ Average Median Wage

$26,258

1,533

Source: Iowa Community Colleges FY10-FY12 Education Outcomes; Iowa Department of Education

Note: Information represents statewide outcomes. Salary information is only included for graduates who are not continuing education.

Work Experience 2

415

$39,315 $27,403

B2 SO1 SY1

2.6%

$62,570 $46,990

43-3021

Billing & Posting Clerks

2.2% 115

210

$33,683 $25,919

53-3041

Taxi Drivers & Chauffeurs

2.0%

$21,608 $16,901

<HS

B2 SO5

B9 SO6

47-2073

Operating Engineers & Other Const Equipment Operators

2.0% 105 115

215

$43,340 $30,445

53-6031

Automotive & Watercraft Service Attendants

1.9%

$21,608 $16,831

<HS

B2 SO5

53-7032

Excavating & Loading Machine & Dragline Operators

1.9%

$33,572 $25,325

B6 SO1

53-3032

Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

1.9% 805 685

1,485

$40,318 $27,095

43-5032

Dispatchers, Ex Police, Fire & Ambulance

1.6%

$39,144 $25,481

B9 SO1

49-3021

Automotive Body & Related Repairers

1.6%

$39,681 $24,784

53-7021

Crane & Tower Operators

1.6%

$49,593 $35,773

B6 SY1

53-1021

First-Line Supvs of Helpers, Laborers & Material Movers, Hand

1.5%

$45,911 $29,708

B9 SO1

43-1011

First-Line Supervisors of Office & Admin Support Workers

1.5% 150 245

400

$47,053 $30,681

53-7062

Laborers & Freight, Stock & Material Movers, Hand

1.4% 355 770

1,125

$27,081 $19,531

<HS

53-1031

First-Line Supvs of Trans/Mat-Moving Mach/Vehicle Operators

1.4%

115

$51,878 $30,265

49-3031

Bus & Truck Mechanics & Diesel Engine Specialists

1.3%

140

$38,383 $27,018

T9 T11

53-3033

Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers

1.3% 130 165

295

$30,846 $18,421

53-7061

Cleaners of Vehicles & Equipment

1.2%

170

$23,934 $16,826

<HS

53-6099

Transportation Workers, All Other

1.2%

$34,070 $30,326

11-3011

Admin Services Managers

1.2%

$72,369 $44,388

53-7064

Packers & Packagers, Hand

1.2%

95 210

305

$21,770 $16,775

<HS

43-5061

Production, Planning & Expediting Clerks

1.2%

120

$41,849 $29,313

49-3023

Automotive Service Technicians & Mechanics

1.1% 110 250

49-3093

Tire Repairers & Changers

1.0%

53-6021

Parking Lot Attendants

51-2031

Engine & Other Machine Assemblers

29-9011

50 115

Top Skills 4

Occupational Title

Job Training 3

Education 1

2.9% 290 125

Logisticians

Entry Salary

Carpenters

13-1081

Mean Salary

Total Job Openings

47-2031

Annual Growth Rate

Annual Replacements

Annual New Openings

Standard Occupational Classification (SOC)

TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION AND LOGISTICS Career Clusterâ&#x201E;˘ Occupations by Annual Growth Rate

B9 SO1 SO6

B3 SO6

T5 SO1

T4 SO6

B2 SO1

B3 SY1

R4 T8

B9 T11

355

$37,670 $24,159

T9 T11

$26,609 $18,773

R4 SY1

1.0%

$21,190 $16,880

<HS

B9 SO5 SO6

B2 SO3

1.0%

$36,424 $30,262

Occupational Health & Safety Specialists

0.9%

$62,343 $44,541

C1 SY1 SO6 B10

53-3021

Bus Drivers, Transit & Intercity

0.9%

$30,104 $20,848

41-2022

Parts Salespersons

0.8%

120

$34,457 $22,034

<HS

B9 SO5

B7 SO6

11-3071

Transportation, Storage & Distribution Managers

0.7%

$75,593 $46,564

R4 T11

R4 B10

N SO1

B9 T11

B7 B3 SO5 SO6

R3 SO3 SO4 SO6

Education:

DP = Doctoral or Professional degree MA = Master's degree BA = Bachelor's degree AS = Associate's degree

PS = Postsecondary non-degree award SC = Some college, no degree HS = High school diploma or equivalent < HS = Less than high school

Work Experience:

> 5 = More than 5 years 1-5 = 1 to 5 years < 1 = Less than 1 year N = None

Job Training:

I = Internship/residency A = Apprenticeship L = Long-term on-the-job training M = Moderate-term on-the-job training

S = Short-term on-the-job training N = None

B1 = Active Learning B2 = Active Listening B3 = Critical Thinking B4 = Learning Strategies B5 = Mathematics B6 = Monitoring B7 = Reading Comprehension

B8 = Science B9 = Speaking B10 = Writing

Complex Problem Solving Skills: C1 = Complex Problem Solving

Source: Iowa Occupational Projections 2012-2020

R1 = Management of Financial Resources R2 = Management of Material Resources R3 = Management of Personnel Resources R4 = Time Management

T1 = Equipment Maintenance T2 = Equipment Selection T3 = Installation T4 = Operation and Control T5 = Operation Monitoring T6 = Operations Analysis T7 = Programming

T8 = Quality Control Analysis T9 = Repairing T10 = Technology Design T11 = Troubleshooting

Northeast Iowa Community College

Programs of Study Applied Management Associate of Arts with coursework in: Business Administration Communication Automotive Technology Automotive Mechanics Business Specialist Carpentry Commercial Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License (CDL) Diesel Mechanics Finance Gas Utility Construction and Service John Deere TECH Welding Basic and GMAW Suggested high school courses Business Education Computer Applications Communication English/Composition Industrial Technology Education: Small Engines, Automotive, Diesel, Welding, Power Technology Math: Technical Math Pre-Employment Strategies Project Lead the Way Science: Technical Physics

â&#x20AC;&#x153; I loved the one-year program and all the hands-on experience. Even the test plot on campus, where we get to use heavy equipment and backhoes, prepares students for everything we do in the field. --Dan Sisler Gas Utility Construction and Service graduate

County Information Allamakee

Number of Businesses by Number of Employees

Top Industries by Number of Businesses

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, & Hunting Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Other Services (except Public Administration) Retail Trade Construction Top Industries by Employees

>5 319 199 121 77 85

5-10

11-49

10 2 14 18 11

Total

50+

5 0 3 15 5

0 0 0 1 0

334 201 138 111 101

Total Employees

Manufacturing Educational Services Healthcare & Social Assistance Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting Retail Trade

1,077 742 685 673 592

In FY14, the Waukon Center served

370 students through 71 courses in top industries.

1 in 11 Allamakee County residents are served by Northeast Iowa Community College annually.

Chickasaw Top Industries by Number of Businesses

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, & Hunting Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Other Services (except Public Administration) Retail Trade Construction Top Industries by Employees

Manufacturing Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting Educational Services Retail Trade Wholesale Trade

Number of Businesses by Number of Employees

>5 286 140 97 58 66

5-10

11-49

6 1 8 23 9

5 1 2 11 7

50+

4 0 0 0 0

Total 296 142 107 92 82

Total Employees

524 519 512 509 498

In 2014, Northeast Iowa Community College established the New Hampton Outreach service location to provide local education and training to the community and surrounding area.

1 in 16 Chickasaw County residents are served by Northeast Iowa Community College annually.

Clayton

Number of Businesses by Number of Employees

Top Industries by Number of Businesses

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Other Services (except Public Administration) Retail Trade Construction Top Industries by Employees

494 220 146 117 100

5-10

11-49

19 3 11 29 13

50+

2 4 1 11 2

Total

0 0 1 1 1

515 227 159 158 116

Total Employees

Accommodation & Food Service Manufacturing Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting Healthcare & Social Assistance Educational Services

1,766 989 917 899 695

1 in 10 Clayton County residents are served by Northeast Iowa Community College annually.

Delaware

Number of Businesses by Number of Employees

Top Industries by Number of Businesses

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, & Hunting Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Other Services (except Public Administration) Construction Retail Trade Top Industries by Employees

Manufacturing Healthcare & Social Assistance Wholesale Trade Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting Educational Services

453 154 119 90 74

5-10

11-49

7 4 14 14 15

50+

0 1 1 6 8

Total

0 0 0 0 1

460 159 134 110 98

Total Employees

1,283 993 767 726 507

In FY14, the Manchester Regional Education Partnership (MREP) served 311 students through 44 courses in top industries.

1 in 11 Delaware County residents are served by Northeast Iowa Community College annually.

Dubuque

Number of Businesses by Number of Employees

Top Industries by Number of Businesses

Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting Other Services (except Public Administration) Retail Trade Construction Top Industries by Employees

829 843 531 411 444

5-10

30 19 76 132 81

11-49

50+

16 3 44 92 40

Total

5 1 15 30 6

880 866 666 665 571

Total Employees

Manufacturing Retail Trade Healthcare & Social Assistance Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation Educational Services

9,341 7,310 7,114 In FY14, the Dubuque Center and Town Clock 5,113 Business Center served 6,202 students 5,042 through 608 courses in top industries. 1 in 7 Dubuque County residents are served by Northeast Iowa Community College annually.

Fayette Top Industries by Number of Businesses

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, & Hunting Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Other Services (except Public Administration) Retail Trade Construction Top Industries by Employees

Healthcare & Social Assistance Educational Services Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, & Hunting Retail Trade Public Administration

Number of Businesses by Number of Employees

439 194 161 108 100

5-10

21 3 9 35 16

11-49

50+

3 1 5 17 4

Total

0 0 0 1 0

463 198 175 161 120

Total Employees

1,265 912 850 848 544

In FY14, the Regional Academy for Math and Science (RAMS)/Oelwein Center served 479 students through 101 courses in top industries.

1 in 13 Fayette County residents are served by Northeast Iowa Community College annually.

Howard

Number of Businesses by Number of Employees

Top Industries by Number of Businesses

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, & Hunting Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Retail Trade Other Services (except Public Administration) Construction Top Industries by Employees

5-10

309 101 71 83 67

11-49

4 5 20 5 8

50+

0 0 5 4 4

Total

0 0 0 0 0

313 106 96 92 79

Total Employees

Manufacturing Healthcare & Social Assistance Wholesale Trade Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

2,566 723 497 482

Educational Services

In FY14, the Cresco Center served

583 students through 97

396

courses in top industries.

1 in 9 Howard County residents are served by Northeast Iowa Community College annually.

Winneshiek

Number of Businesses by Number of Employees

Top Industries by Number of Businesses

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Other Services (except Public Administration) Retail Trade Construction Top Industries by Employees

Manufacturing Educational Services Retail Trade Healthcare & Social Assistance Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

441 232 165 115 110

5-10

11-49

18 7 16 36 20

2 1 7 20 8

50+

Total

0 0 1 3 5

461 240 189 174 140

Total Employees

1,418 1,325 1,134 903 834

1 in 10 Winneshiek County residents are served by Northeast Iowa Community College annually.

In FY14, the Wilder Business Center served 1,499 students through 180 courses in top industries.

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This publication was produced with information from the Iowa Department of Education, Iowa Workforce Development and Northeast Iowa Community College. It is the policy of Northeast Iowa Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age employment, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential parental, family or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code §§ 216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 – 1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.).

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