Throughout the various chapters in our Computing Essentials chapters, we have been introduced to a few common career options in the field of computers and technology.E.g. network adminstrators, programmers, etc...

Take a look at the statistics and descriptions ofComputer and Information Technology Occupations(Links to an external site.)

available from the U.S. Department of Labor'sOccupational Outlook Handbook(Links to an external site.)

(OOH). The OOHcontains useful information from employers and employees about pay, education needed, working conditions, and expected number of job openings in each occupational field.

You can also take a look at the Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) website to view information on employment and wage estimates at the national, state, or local levels.

1)NationalOccupational Employment and Wage Estimates(Links to an external site.)

https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_nat.htm

2)StateOccupational Employment and Wage Estimateshttps://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oessrcst.htm

3)Metropolitan AreaOccupational Employment and Wage Estimateshttps://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oessrcma.htm

4)Greater Philadelphia RegionOccupational Employment and Wage Estimates

https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_37980.htm

This week you should discuss with your classmates what career (or careers) in the computer and information technology field seem promisingbased on how well the jobs pay, what kind of education is necessary, whether or not many openings are expected in that field, and the nature of the work.

Additionally, what career(s) areYOUinterested in pursuing upon graduation from CCP? How does this compare to various other jobs listed in the data? Why do you think some of the high paying jobs actually pay so well?Which parts of the data surprised you and why?An example would be an occupation that provides anunexpectedly high (or low) wage.

Also, given the current pandemic and how it has dramatically changed how our society functions, what examples are you seeing of technology being adapted to fit into this new paradigm within your chosen field (e.g. in nursing or early childhood education or business and marketing, etc.)?