Continuing on to a 4-year college

Many of you have intentions of transferring to a 4-year college after completing your studies at Trident Technical College.  Hopefully, you have done your research and know which school and what major you are going to pursue.  Each college and program has different requirements, so the earlier you map out your education plan, the better your advisor at TTC can assist you with course selection.

If you haven't made a decision yet, consider the following information.  7 out of the top 10 starting salaries for graduates from 4-year colleges in 2013 were in technical disciplines. This data was gathered in a survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

Keep in mind that this data is from a national survey, not based on local area information.  The trend is a pretty safe bet however.  Technical disciplines seem to be much more in demand than other majors in just about every area of the country. 

Graduated...now what?

The search for a career can present many challenges and frustration. If you watch the national news programs, you may get the impression the economy is on the rise and finding a job should be no problem.  What isn't mentioned is "what type" of jobs are coming back and "where" the jobs are coming back.  National reports look at averages across the nation which include hundreds of cities and millions of people.  An analysis of that magnitude will not really help you locally since an "average" will include areas that are very prosperous and areas that are not doing well at all.  It is important to research your local area for data.  A good source for local information is SCWorks.

 

 

 

Identifying growing job markets will help you target your efforts in landing a position.  Do the research and learn about the Charleston job market.  It will help you land the job you have been hoping for.