Answer the following for EACH of the three careers.

Career one

Name: Tyler Adlem_______________

Career Name: Computer Hardware Engineer_________________________

1. Education required and or recommendations: participation in an undergraduate

co-op program, network certification, a master's or doctoral degree in a related
discipline___________________

2.
Suggested Post Secondary Institutions: University of Illinois UrbanaChampaign, Georgia Institute of Technology, Cornell University____________________

3.
Cost of Training in Canadian ( full program cost for all years ) $:__$50,000$65,000________

4.

Salary Range:_____ $28.37/hr to $51.92/hr______________

5.
Job Description:__ Computer engineers (excluding software engineers and
designers) research, design, plan, develop, test and modify computer and
telecommunications hardware and related equipment, such as computer processors

6.
Number or people employed in this occupation (indicate whether the number
refers to BC or Canada)
___________2600 people are employed (87% male) ______BC
(circle one)
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or Canada

7. Employment prospects:_2.4% Expected annual demand growth 1,380 Job

openings (2015-2025)

8.

Related Jobs (list at least 3)

1.______ Computer and information systems managers ___________________

2.

Software engineers and designers_____________________________

3._______ Web designers and developers_______________________________

9. Skills or characteristics required: Common knowledge of computers and

electrical circuits._____________________________________

10. Disadvantages of Occupation: Occupation size isnt great. Requires hands on

work at times___________________________________________________________

11. Describe how your values, skills and interests relate to this career option
I love computers and computer parts and I am good at building them._

12. What courses and grades are needed to enter this Occupation?
Strong performance in a programming course such as Grade 11 or 12 Computer and
Information Science or equivalent________________________________________
Strong performance in a programming contest______________________________
Significant work experience_____________________________________________

13.

Working conditions:

These engineers may also work with engineers and designers in other disciplines
(i.e., computer engineers in B.C. may work with oceanographers to collect marine
environmental data), or in a wide variety of industry
cultures.____________________________________________________________

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13.

Typical hours of work: 40h/week____________________________________________

14.
Describe what has influenced your choice of this occupation: My love for
technology and computers influenced me in this choice.
15.
What are the Future Trends of this occupation: In the coming years there will
be more and more computer jobs every year.
16.
Go to Work Futures Website (http://www.workbc.ca/) and list 2 points of
information you felt were important and were not covered.
1. Mainly a desk job_________________________________________________
2. Low accident rates________________________________________________

Career two
Name: Tyler Adlem____________

Career Name: Computer Software Engineer____________

1.
Education required and or recommendations: : participation in an
undergraduate co-op program, network certification, a master's or doctoral degree
in a related discipline______

2.
Suggested Post Secondary Institutions: University of Illinois UrbanaChampaign, Georgia Institute of Technology, Cornell University _______

3.
Cost of Training in Canadian ( full program cost for all years ) $: $45,000$60,000______

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4.

Salary Range:_$20-$60/hr______________________

5.
Job Description: Software engineers and designers research, design,
integrate, evaluate and maintain software applications, technical environments,
operating systems, embedded software, information warehouses and
telecommunications software.

6.
Number or people employed in this occupation (indicate whether the number
refers to BC or Canada)
6,600_______________________ BC

or Canada (circle one)

7. Employment prospects:______ 2.6% Expected annual demand growth

_____________________

8.

Related Jobs (list at least 3)

1._Compuer Hardware Engineer

_____________________________________________________
2. Electrical Engineer_________________________________________________________
3._Database
Analysise_______________________________________________________________

9. Skills or characteristics required: Common knowledge of computers and basic

programming.

10. Disadvantages of Occupation: Occupation size isnt great. May require

repetitive work.

11. Describe how your values, skills and interests relate to this career option
I love working with computers and I am self taught in basic languages

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12. What courses and grades are needed to enter this Occupation?
Strong performance in a programming course such as Grade 11 or 12 Computer and
Information Science or equivalent________________________________________
Strong performance in a programming contest______________________________
Significant work experience_____________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

13.

Working conditions:

These engineers may also work with engineers and designers in other
disciplines (i.e., computer engineers in B.C. may work with oceanographers to
collect marine environmental data), or in a wide variety of industry
cultures.____________________________________________________________

13.

Typical hours of work: 40h/week______________________________________________

14.
Describe what has influenced your choice of this occupation: I love working
with computers and programming so this is a perfect career for me._______________

15.
What are the Future Trends of this occupation: 4,320 Job openings (20152025)z

16.
Go to Work Futures Website (http://www.workbc.ca/) and list 2 points of
information you felt were important and were not covered.
1.__Requires extensive knowledge of multiple programming languages
2. Mainly a desk job __________________________________

Trades Career

Name: Tyler Adlem

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Career Name: Automotive service technicians

1.
Education required and or recommendations: High school graduate and
College diploma

2.
Suggested Post-Secondary Institutions: British Columbia Institution of
Technology

3.

Cost of Training in Canadian (full program cost for all years): $ 50,000

4.

Salary Range: $16-$38/hr

5.
Job Description: Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics
and mechanical repairers inspect, diagnose, repair and service mechanical,
electrical and electronic systems and components of cars, buses and light and
commercial transport trucks. This occupational group also includes mechanical
repairers, who dos major repairs and replacements of mechanical units on newly
assembled motor vehicles
6. Number or people employed in this occupation (indicate whether the number
refers to BC or Canada) 15,800 (Estimated) BC or Canada
7. Employment prospects: 0.7% Expected annual demand growth, 5,440 Job
openings (2015-2025)
8. Related Jobs (list at least 3)
1. Aircraft Mechanic
2. Auto Detailer
3. Heavy Duty Equipment Manager

9. Skills or characteristics required: You must be certified to work as an

automotive service technician. In others certification is mandatory. The most
common way to earn trade certification is to complete an apprenticeship program,
which combines classroom instruction and on-the-job experience

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10. Disadvantages of Occupation: The majority of repairers work a standard 35

to 40-hour week. Overtime and weekend work is usually available during busy
periods, but layoffs can occur during slow periods. Those who are self-employed
often work 60 hours a week, or more.

11. Describe how your values, skills and interests relate to this career option: I
enjoy working with machines and servicing automobiles.

12. What courses and grades are needed to enter this Occupation: High school
Diploma and any Auto motive courses that support a Diploma in automotive
engineering
13. Working conditions: Automotive service technicians, truck mechanics and
mechanical repairers typically work a regular 35- to 40-hour workweek. Some
workers may be required to be on call for emergency repairs as some service shops
offer evening and weekend services.
13. Typical hours of work: 35 to 40 hours per week.
14. Describe what has influenced your choice of this occupation: I needed a trade,
and recently Ive been looking to automotive service technician.

15. What are the Future Trends of this occupation: Automoblies are being made
better and more advanced year by year. Jobs for auto careers with be wanted
around the world.

16.
Go to Work Futures Website (http://www.workbc.ca/) and list 2 points of
information you felt were important and were not covered.
1. Some places that are needed for work.

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2. Extra education in places like new found land

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