Roundtable Discussion Topics (select the button next to one of the following 30 topics):
Skills needed for your future: Discuss skills that employers are looking for and how to acquire them. Work-based learning: Discuss job shadowing, internships, apprenticeships, and other work-based learning oportunities. Getting your foot in the door: Discuss what it takes to get noticed in a room full of job applicants. The Reality of Employability & Inappropriate Choices: Discuss choices students make that might have legal and financial consequences that can limit college and career choices. Life after high school: Discuss transitioning from high school to postsecondary education. Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources careers: Discuss careers such as; animal scientist, biochemist, cartographer, environmental engineer, food scientist, landscaper, soil and plant scientist, veterinarian, zoologist Architecture and Construction careers: Discuss careers such as; construction manager, carpenter, electrician, plumber, civil engineer, interior designer, landscape architect Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications (performing arts) careers: Discuss careers such as; actor, director, dancer, entertainer, makeup artist, musician Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications (A/V technology, film, printing) careers: Discuss careers such as; graphic designer, A/V equipment technician, sound engineering technician, desktop publisher, video editor Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications (journalism and broadcasting) careers: Discuss careers such as; radio and television announcer, broadcast news analyst, reporter, editor, broadcast technician, camera operator Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications (visual arts) careers: Discuss careers such as; painter, sculptor, illustrator, multi-media artist, animator, commercial/industrial designer, fashion designer, floral designer, photographer Business Management and Administration careers: Discuss careers such as; public relations specialist, receptionist, legal secretary, budget analyst, chief executive, accountant, human resources manager, training and development specialist, public relations manager Education and Training careers: Discuss careers such as; education administrator, school counselor, librarian, postsecondary instructor, teacher, archivist, curator, athletic coach Finance careers: Discuss careers such as; credit analyst, loan officer, teller, financial analyst, insurance appraiser, actuary, insurance sales agent Government and Public Administration (Non-Military) careers: Discuss careers such as; legislator, economist, urban and regional planner, postmaster, transportation inspector, real estate appraiser, tax examiner, revenue agent Government and Public Administration (Military) careers: Discuss careers in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, National Guard, Coast Guard Health Science (therapeutic) careers: Discuss careers such as; psychologist, chiropractor, dentist, orthodontist, dietitian, optometrist, pharmacist, pediatrician, nurse, audiologist, physical therapist, dental hygienist, surgical technologist, athletic trainer Health Science (diagnostic) careers: Discuss careers such as; surgeon, laboratory technician, cardiovascular technologist, diagnostic medical sonographer, nuclear medicine technologist, radiologic technologist Health Science (research, information) careers: Discuss careers such as; biomedical engineer, medical scientist, epidemiologist, medical records technician, medical transcriptionist Hospitality and Tourism (lodging, travel) careers: Discuss careers such as; lodging manager, concierge, meeting and convention planner, interpreter, tour guide, travel guide, travel agent Hospitality and Tourism (Food/Beverage Services) careers: Discuss careers such as; food service manager, chef, cook, bartender, waiter, host, baker, food server Human Services (Counseling and Mental Health Services) careers: Discuss careers such as; industrial-organizational psychologist, sociologist, substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselor, marriage and family therapist, mental health counselor, rehabilitation counselor, child care worker, social worker, clergy Human Services (Personal Care) careers: Discuss careers such as; funeral director, massage therapist, embalmer, funeral attendant, barber, hairdresser, skin care specialist, fitness trainer laundry and dry-cleaning worker, tailor Information Technology careers: Discuss careers such as; computer and information systems manager, computer programmer, computer software engineer, computer systems analyst, database administrator, network systems and data communications analyst Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security careers: Discuss careers such as; correctional officer, emergency management specialist, EMT, paramedic, fire fighter, forensic science technician (CSI), bailiff, police officer, lawyer, judge, magistrate, private detective, security guard Manufacturing careers: Discuss careers such as; electronic home entertainment equipment installer, security and fire alarm systems installer, medical equipment repairer, locksmith, tool and die maker, welder, fabric and apparel patternmaker, upholsterer, cabinetmaker, power plant operator, jeweler, engraver Marketing careers: Discuss careers such as; customer service representative, market research analyst, merchandise displayer, parts salesperson, retail salesperson, model, real estate sales agent Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (Engineering and Technology) careers: Discuss careers such as; aerospace engineer, chemical engineer, electronics engineer, industrial engineer, mechanical engineer, nuclear engineer, architectural and civil drafter, electrical and electronics drafter, surveying and mapping technician Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (Science and Math) careers: Discuss careers such as; mathematician, statistician, microbiologist, conservation scientist, astronomer, physicist, chemist, hydrologist, archeologist, geographer, political scientist Transportation, Distribution and Logistics careers: Discuss careers such as; avionics technician, aircraft mechanic, automotive service technician, motorboat mechanic, logistician, flight attendant, airline pilot, flight engineer, air traffic controller, bus driver, truck driver, ship engineer