Research occupational opportunities.

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?