Research Activity: Career Week

Name: Shyrl brown

Occupation #1

Childcare Workers

2012 Median Pay

$19,510

Entry-Level Education

High school diploma or equivalent

On-the-Job Training

Short-term on-the-job training

Number of Jobs, 2012

1,312,700

Job Outlook, 2012-22

Employment Change,
2012 - 2020

14% (As fast as average)

184,100

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Supervise and monitor the safety of children in their

care
Prepare meals and organize mealtimes and snacks for
children
Help children keep good hygiene
Change the diapers of infants and toddlers
Organize activities or implement a curriculum that
allow children to learn about the world and explore
interests
Develop schedules and routines to ensure that children
have enough physical activity, rest, and playtime
Watch for signs of emotional or developmental
problems in children and bring the problems to the
attention of parents
Keep records of childrens progress, routines, and
interest
Childcare workers must meet education and training
requirements, which vary by state regulations
Many states require childcare centers, including those
in private homes, to be licensed
Communication skills
Decision-making skills
Instructional skills
Interpersonal skills
Patience
Physical stamina

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annual pay for this
occupation?

$9.38

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Occupation #2

Registered Nurse

2012 Median Pay

$65,470

Entry-Level Education

Associates degree

On-the-Job Training

None

Number of Jobs, 2012

2,711,500

Job Outlook, 2012-22

19%

Employment Change,
2012 - 2020
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occupation

526,800

Name: Shyrl brown

Employment, 2012: 1,312,700

Projected Employment, 2022: 1,496,800
Change in Percent: 14%
Change in Numbers (Numeric): 184,100

Record patients' medical histories and symptoms

Administer patients medicines and treatments

Set up plans for patients care or contribute to

existing plans

Observe patients and record observations

Consult with doctors and other healthcare

professionals

Operate and monitor medical equipment

Help perform diagnostic tests and analyze results

Teach patients and their families how to manage

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illnesses or injuries

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Explain what to do at home after treatment

Education-In all nursing education programs, students

take courses in anatomy, physiology, microbiology,
chemistry, nutrition, psychology and other social and
behavioral sciences, as well as in liberal arts.

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations-In all

states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories,
registered nurses must have a nursing license.

Important Qualities (only what is bold)- Criticalthinking skills. Compassion. Detail oriented. Emotional
stability. Organization Skills. Physical Stamina.
Speaking Skills.

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$65,470

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Occupation #3

Computer Programmers

2012 Median Pay

$74,280

Entry-Level Education

Bachelors degree

Employment, 2012: 2,711,500

Projected Employment, 2022: 3,238,400
Change in Percent: 19%
Change in Numbers (Numeric): 526,800

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On-the-Job Training

None

Number of Jobs, 2012

343,700

Job Outlook, 2012-22

8%

Employment Change,
2012 - 2020
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occupation

28,400

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Name: Shyrl brown

Write programs in a variety of computer languages,

such as C++ and Java

Update and expand existing programs

Debug programs by testing for and fixing errors

Build and use computer-assisted software engineering

(CASE) tools to automate the writing of some code

Use code libraries, which are collections of independent

lines of code, to simplify the writing

Education- Most computer programmers have a

bachelors degree; however, some employers hire
workers who have an associates degree.

Licenses, Certifications, and RegistrationsProgrammers can become certified in specific

programming languages or for vendor-specific
programming products. Some companies may require
their computer programmers to be certified in the
products they use.

Important Qualities (only what is bold)- Analytical

skills. Concentration. Detail oriented. Troubleshooting
skills.

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annual pay for this
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$74,280

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Research Activity: Career Week

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Employment, 2012
Projected
Employment, 2022
Change in Percent
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Name: Shyrl brown

Employment, 2012: 343,700

Projected Employment, 2022: 372,100
Change in Percent: 8%
Change in Numbers (Numeric): 28,400

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