Title: Research occupational opportunities.
Course: Electronics Systems I (17106-36) > Section: Introducing the Field of Electronics

Research should include

- using career cluster resources to identify career pathways and occupations related to electronics
- accessing job-search (e.g., Monster, CareerBuilder, Dice) and employment outlook sites (e.g., Virginia Employment Commission, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, O*Net)
- narrowing the search to a sample of occupational categories (below) and comparing the elements of each, such as educational requirements, salary expectations, and professional demands
  - computer engineering
  - design
  - build
  - operation
  - repair
  - factory design
  - data center
  - homes
- identifying career opportunities at national, state, and local levels.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the major career paths within the field of electronics? What are the qualifications for each?
- What typical tasks are performed in each path?
- What types of entry-level jobs are there for electronics professionals in the energy industry?
- How are different careers in electronics endorsed by professional organizations?