What is the demand or availability for your career major? Has the demand increased or decreased in the last five to ten years?

  1. What types of careers can you work in after you receive your diploma or certificate? (Write your answer and copy and paste the web address.)
    1. For what types of careers or jobs will you be eligible to apply after you complete your education at WGTC? For example, English majors can be English instructors, copy editors, or tutors. They can find careers not only in education but also in technical writing and marketing or advertising.
    2. If you are going into an industry like welding or automotive repair, you may not have the variety of job options like a cosmetologist, but what types of places can you find employment?
  2. What is the demand or availability for your career major? Has the demand increased or decreased in the last five to ten years? (Write your answer and copy and paste the web address.)
  3. What is the likelihood that your chosen career will be in demand for the next 10+ years (Your working years after graduation)? Use career or job trends as your search terms in Galileo or google. (Write your answer and copy and paste the web address.)
  4. Where is the highest demand for your job? In southern, midwestern, western, northern, or eastern states? (Write your answer and copy and paste the web address.)
    1. In what sections of the state?
    2. In large cities or smaller town?
    3. Will you have to travel to make the most money, or can you remain in one location?
  5. What is the average entry-level salary for your job in Georgia? (Write your answer and copy and paste the web address.)
  6. What is the national average entry-level salary for your job? (Write your answer and copy and paste the web address.)
  7. What is the average maximum pay for your job in Georgia? (Write your answer and copy and paste the web address.)
  8. What is the average maximum pay for your job nationally? (Write your answer and copy and paste the web address.)
  9. Does a salary discrepancy exists between male and female employees in your chosen career? (Write your answer and copy and paste the web address.)
  10. Does your major career offer opportunities for advancement without further education, or will you have to get further education to move up? (Write your answer and copy and paste the web address.)
  11. What are three avenues you can take to find a job in your chosen career AFTER you receive your diploma or certificate?
  12. What are the main job demands or requirements in your chosen career? (Write your answer and copy and paste the web address.)
    1. You may look for job ads to get an idea of the duties and responsibilities for jobs in your field.