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?