Career_and_College_Research_Project_Example.pptx

Career research

1. CAREER AND COLLEGE RESEARCH PRESENTATION John Smith Mr. Cloyd 04/13/15

2. CAREER CHOICE: CHEMICAL ENGINEER

3. CAREER OVERVIEW Summary: Chemical Engineers use chemistry, biology, physics, and mathematics to solve issues with the production or use of chemicals, fuel, drugs, food, etc. Attributes and Abilities for success: You need to have high skills with data and people, and you need to have good problem solving, critical thinking, math and science, and technology control and design skills. You also need leadership, verbal, and equipment skills. Career Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

4. JOB DESCRIPTION Create safety procedures for workers who work near chemical reactions. Studies the manufacturing process of a new chemical in a laboratory. Find and fix problems with a manufacturing process of a new chemical. Outline the layout of machines and equipment. Perform research to improve the manufacturing processes of some chemicals.

5. WORKING CONDITIONS While chemical engineers work mainly in laboratories and offices, they may travel to industrial plants and refineries. Some travel to worksites or plants internationally. Almost all work full time Mainly hired by Architectural, Engineering, and related services.

6. EARNINGS Your experience in the occupation will affect your pay; beginners can make $55,000 less than that of an experienced worker. Job Outlook: predicted to grow by 4% from 2012 to 2022 nationally. In North Carolina, the percentage in job growth is 0.87%. EXPERIENCE WAGE-HOURLY WAGE- ANNUAL Entry-level $33.50 $67,000 Median $42 $84,000 Experienced $50.50 $101,000

7. EDUCATION & TRAINING Degree: You need a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering. Training: You will take part in classroom, laboratory, and field studies. You can also enroll in a five year program that leads to a bachelor’s and a master’s degree. High school studies: If interested, one should take sciences, such as chemistry, biology, and physics, and various math courses, like trigonometry, algebra, and calculus. Additional training: In NC, you can enroll to the NC School of Science and Math as a Junior. The Institute of Chemical Engineers also offers on the job training.

8. SAMPLE CAREER PATH Job Lvl. Job Education Salary Responsibility 1 Chemical Engineer Bachelor’s $67,000 Works on manufacturing processes 2 Manufacturing director Bachelor’s and supervisory training $90,000 In charge of whole work site at a manufacturing facility 3 Senior Vice President of Operations Masters $144,000 In charge of strategy for an organization 4 Chief Operating Officer Masters of Business Administration $178,000 Top of chain of command. They oversee mid-level supervisors, managers, and department heads.

9. RELATED CAREERS Chemical Engineers are hired by many chemical, petroleum, pharmaceutical, electrical, food, paper and pulp, utilities, and automotive industries. Examples: BASF, Dow, Exxon, Shell, Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Frito Lay, General Mills, Hershey, Kraft, Nestle, PepsiCo, and AT&T

10. RELATED COLLEGES While you can major in Chemical Engineering, some related college programs are Engineering, Electronics, Environmental Engineering, or Physics. NC State and Clemson are two Carolina colleges that offer chemical engineering. Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Georgia Tech both offer chemical engineering majors, also.

11. MY COLLEGE CHOICE: GEORGIA TECH

12. SCHOOL PROFILE Name: Georgia Tech School Type: Research and Technology University Location: Atlanta, Georgia Website: http://www.gatech.edu/ Academic Calendar: http://www.calendar.gatech.edu/academic-calendar Distance from Home: 223 Miles, 3 hours 34 minutes

13. ACADEMIC CALENDAR Registration Dates: June 24 Class starts: June 22 Class Ends: April 24 Drop Deadlines: May 15, June 23, Exam Dates: April 28, July 22

14. ADMISSIONS Admissions are due January 10. In 2014, they only admitted 33% of applicants. The 2014 freshman class is 61% male and 51% Caucasian. Application Requirements Academic Performance Course Selection Standardized Test scores Personal Essay School Report Recommendations SAT Scores Online Interview for non-native English Speakers Admission Requirements 2070 on the SAT 30 on the ACT 3.5-4.0 GPA

15. ACADEMIC INFORMATION Types of Degrees offered: Architecture Engineering Sciences Business Liberal Arts Graduation Requirements: You must meet all degree requirements with your dean’s office and advisor. You must apply to graduate Attend commencement fair

16. EXPENSES AND FINANCIAL AID In-state fee: $9,002 tuition; $24,748 total Out of state fee: $28,306 tuition; $44,052 Room and Board: $10,434 I will pay for college by getting a job, and applying for many different scholarships.

17. ENROLLMENT Undergraduate students: 14,558 Graduate Students: 6,913 Full-Time Students: Unavailable Part-Time Students: Unavailable

18. REFERENCES http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Chemical_Engineer/Salary http://www.myfuture.com https://www.cfnc.org/index.jsp http://www.careeroutlook.us/career.php?id=172041&st=NC http://work.chron.com/vp-operations-duties-13282.html https://duncan.cbe.cornell.edu/cheme112/CHEMESITES/COMPANIES/ http://www.findengineeringschools.org/Search/Majors/chemical.htm http://www.gatech.edu/ http://www.commencement.gatech.edu/students/graduation-requirements