TECHNICAL PREPARATION

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TECHNICAL PREPARATION
Community College of Allegheny County
ltwww.ccac.edugt
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Technical Preparation

• PA Department of Education Initiative
• Encourages You to Pursue High Demand Technical
  Careers
• Offers You Career Ladder Opportunities for
  Growth

2 Years High School


1 Year
2 Years

1 Year
Academic and Technical Courses
Technical Certificate
Associate Degree
Bachelors Degree
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U.S. High School Students
Source Intel Corporation, 2001
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Did you know that
80 of todays careers require education beyond
high school, but not a 4-year college degree.
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WHAT CAREERS?
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Careers in Demandin the Technologies
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS
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Challenging Ladder in the Health Professions
Physical Therapist Nursing Profession
Diagnostic Medial Sonographer (Ultrasound) Pharmac
y Technician Respiratory Therapist Radiologic
Technologist (X-Ray) Surgical Technician
Health Unit Coordinator Nursing Assistant
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Pharmacy Technician

• Definition Prepares prescriptions for the
  pharmacist in a hospital or community pharmacy
• Demand Very High
• Salary Range 17,700-35,000

? Medical Terminology ? Human Biology ?
Chemistry ? Pharmaceutical Mathematics
UPMC Health Systems 9.20.01
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Radiologic Technologist

• Definition Performs x-ray exams ordered by a
  physician to diagnose injury or disease
• Demand Very High
• Salary Range 22,000-57,000

? Intermediate Algebra ? Basic Physics ?
Radiation Physics ? General Biology ? Anatomy and
Physiology
UPMC Health Systems 9.20.01
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Respiratory Therapist

• Definition Treats patients with breathing
  problems
• Demand High
• Salary Range 21,000-57,000

• ? Physics for the Health Sciences
• Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology
• ? Intermediate Algebra
• ? Introductory Chemistry

UPMC Health Systems 9.20.01
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Surgical Technologist

• Definition Assists, under supervision, the
  surgeon with surgical procedures in the
  operating room.
• Demand High
• Salary Range 30,000-55,000

• Physics for the Health Sciences
• Anatomy and Physiology
• ? Intermediate Algebra
• ? Microbiology

UPMC Health Systems 9.20.01
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-More than 25,000 Employees- -More than 3,000
Physicians- -24 Hospitals in 29 Counties in
Western Pennsylvania- -300 Doctors
Offices- -More than 275,000 Emergency Room Visits
Each Year- -Nearly 2 Million Outpatient Visits
Annually- -Career Opportunities in Nursing,
Information Technology, Medical Technology, and
Imaging Services-
www.upmc.edu\jobs
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UPMC Presbyterian UPMC Shadyside UPMC
McKeesport UPMC Passavant UPMC St. Margaret UPMC
South Side Eye and Ear Magee-Womens Hospital UPMC
Rehabilitation Hospital Western Psychiatric
Institute
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Careers in the Skilled Trades
Carpentery/Construction
Plumber
Sheet Metal Worker
Ironworker
Electrician
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Apprenticeship Programs

• Earn up to 22 per hour
• 4 to 5 Year Training Program
• Entrance Test in Communications and Algebra
• Personal Interview
• Must be 18 with Valid Drivers License
• High School Graduate

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Electrical High-Tech Information Systems
Industry
Stage Lighting Director
Telecommunications Technician
Journeyman Electrician
Media Electrician
Construction Electrician
Field Superintendent
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International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
(IBEW)

• Apprenticeship Equal to150,000 Scholarship
• Salary
• Benefits
• Tools
• Paid Vacations
• Paid CCAC Associate Degree

www.ibew.org
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IT CAREERS

• In 5 years, almost 1/2 of all workers will be
  employed in industries that produce or are
  intensive users of information technology

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Information Technology Careers
Computer Programmer
Video Game Developer
Web Site Developer
Help Desk Administrator
Computer Support Specialist
Network Systems Analyst
www.ccac.edu
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Information Technology Careers
Demand High Salary Data Help Desk
Administrator 22,000-25,000 Computer Support
Specialist 30,000-33,000 Computer
Programmer 40,000-53,000 Network Systems
Analyst 40,000-46,800 Website
Developer 45,000-50,000
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WHERE DO I START?
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In High School-NOW!
by taking the following courses
Technical Preparation
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Academics with a Career Focus
SciencesBiologyChemistryPhysics
CommunicationsWritingSpeech

• MathematicsAlgebra IAlgebra IIGeometry

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Technical Courses
Computer Applications Word Processing Business
Foundations Medical Terminology Health
Careers Anatomy and Physiology Marketing Accountin
g Electronics Technology Engineering
Technology Electrical Occupations Architectural
Drafting and Design
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Technical Specialties

• Your High School
• Carnegie Technology Education
• Career and Technology Center
• Career Academy
• Dual Enrollment
• Distance Learning

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CARNEGIE TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION (A Subsidiary of
Carnegie Mellon University)
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CCAC and CTETechnical Preparation Program
2 Years High School


1 Year
2 Years

1 Year
Certificate
AssociateDegree
Bachelors Degree
Computer Courses
ltwww.carnegietech.orggt
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DUAL ENROLLMENT
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CCAC Dual Enrollment Scholarship BEST
EDUCATIONAL DEAL IN TOWN
Attend College Classes at Little or No Cost to
You Junior/Senior

High School Academic
Status College Cost Top 10 0 tuition, 0
fees QPA 2.5 20/credit 0 fees QPA 2.49
or below 68/credit, all costs
paid by student Books not included
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WHAT DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSES? (examples)

• Health CareersHuman BiologyMedical Terminology
• Skilled TradesTechnical WritingTechnical
  MathIntroduction to Business
• Information Technology (IT) CareersIntroduction
  to Information SystemsJava

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Financial Aid

• GRANTS
• Federal Pell Grant
• Pennsylvania State Grant
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity
  Grant

LOANS Perkins Loan Federal Stafford
Loan Federal Nursing Student Loan Parents Loan
for Undergraduate Students
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9 Million in Scholarships Available

• Including
• CCAC/CMU Minority Transfer Scholarship
• CCAC Multi-Cultural Scholarship
• CCAC Trustees Excellence Scholarship
• CCAC Athletic GrantIn Aid Scholarship

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HOW DO I GET THERE?

• High School Programs
• In-House Programs (Employer Training)
• Apprenticeships
• Industry-Recognized Certification
• Private Business and Technical Schools
• Community College of Allegheny County

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WHAT DIRECTION WILL YOUR FUTURE TAKE?
Graduate School
Two-Year College
Four-Year College
Apprenticeship Special Training
Full-Time Employment
High School
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TECHNICAL PREPARATIONYOUR PATH TO THE FUTURE
TECH PREP LEADS TO ASSOCIATE DEGREES CERTIFICATIO
NS APPRENTICESHIPS JOB TRAINING HIGHLY PAID
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES