Occupational Handbook: Business and Financehttp://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/home.htm Business and Financial Occupations PRINTER-FRIENDLY EN ESPAÑOL Employment of business and financial operations occupations is projected to grow 8 percent from 2014 to 2024, about as fast as the average for all occupations, adding about 632,400 new jobs. A stronger regulatory environment is driving the demand for more accountants and auditors who prepare and examine financial documents. This median annual wage for business and financial occupations was $65,710 in May 2015, which was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations of $36,200. OCCUPATIONJOB SUMMARYENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION 2015 MEDIAN PAY Accountants and AuditorsAccountants and auditors prepare and examine financial records. They ensure that financial records are accurate and that taxes are paid properly and on time. Accountants and auditors assess financial operations and work to help ensure that organizations run efficiently.Bachelor's degree$67,190 Appraisers and Assessors of Real EstateAppraisers and assessors of real estate provide an estimate of the value of land and the buildings on the land usually before it is sold, mortgaged, taxed, insured, or developed.Bachelor's degree$51,860 Budget AnalystsBudget analysts help public and private institutions organize their finances. They prepare budget reports and monitor institutional spending.Bachelor's degree$71,590 Buyers and Purchasing AgentsBuyers and purchasing agents buy products and services for organizations to use or resell. They evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, and review the quality of products.Bachelor's degree$59,620 Claims Adjusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and InvestigatorsClaims adjusters, appraisers, examiners, and investigators evaluate insurance claims. They decide whether an insurance company must pay a claim, and if so, how much.See How to Become One$63,060 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis SpecialistsCompensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists conduct an organization’s compensation and benefits programs. They also evaluate position descriptions to determine details such as a person’s classification and salary.Bachelor's degree$60,850 Cost EstimatorsCost estimators collect and analyze data in order to estimate the time, money, materials, and labor required to manufacture a product, construct a building, or provide a service. They generally specialize in a particular product or industry.Bachelor's degree$60,390 Financial AnalystsFinancial analysts provide guidance to businesses and individuals making investment decisions. They assess the performance of stocks, bonds, and other types of investments.Bachelor's degree$80,310 Financial ExaminersFinancial examiners ensure compliance with laws governing financial institutions and transactions. They review balance sheets, evaluate the risk level of loans, and assess bank management.Bachelor's degree$78,010 FundraisersFundraisers organize events and campaigns to raise money and other donations for an organization. They may design promotional materials and increase awareness of an organization’s work, goals, and financial needs.Bachelor's degree$52,970 Human Resources SpecialistsHuman resources specialists recruit, screen, interview, and place workers. They often handle other human resources work, such as those related to employee relations, compensation and benefits, and training.Bachelor's degree$58,350 Insurance UnderwritersInsurance underwriters decide whether to provide insurance and under what terms. They evaluate insurance applications and determine coverage amounts and premiums.Bachelor's degree$65,040 Labor Relations SpecialistsLabor relations specialists interpret and administer labor contracts regarding issues such as wages and salaries, healthcare, pensions, and union and management practices.Bachelor's degree$58,820 Loan OfficersLoan officers evaluate, authorize, or recommend approval of loan applications for people and businesses.Bachelor's degree$63,430 LogisticiansLogisticians analyze and coordinate an organization’s supply chain—the system that moves a product from supplier to consumer. They manage the entire life cycle of a product, which includes how a product is acquired, distributed, allocated, and delivered.Bachelor's degree$74,260 Management AnalystsManagement analysts, often called management consultants, propose ways to improve an organization’s efficiency. They advise managers on how to make organizations more profitable through reduced costs and increased revenues.Bachelor's degree$81,320 Market Research AnalystsMarket research analysts study market conditions to examine potential sales of a product or service. They help companies understand what products people want, who will buy them, and at what price.Bachelor's degree$62,150 Meeting, Convention, and Event PlannersMeeting, convention, and event planners coordinate all aspects of events and professional meetings. They arrange meeting locations, transportation, and other details.Bachelor's degree$46,840 Personal Financial AdvisorsPersonal financial advisors provide advice on investments, insurance, mortgages, college savings, estate planning, taxes, and retirement to help individuals manage their finances. Bachelor's degree$89,160 Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue AgentsTax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents ensure that federal, state, and local governments get their tax money from businesses and citizens. They review tax returns, conduct audits, identify taxes owed, and collect overdue tax payments.Bachelor's degree$51,430 Training and Development SpecialistsTraining and development specialists plan, conduct, and administer programs that train employees and improve their skills and knowledge.Bachelor's degree$58,210 Books Biographies: America's Most 15 Famous Tycoons Top 10 Female CEOs Top 10 Latino CEOs 100 Most Influential Business Leaders in America Top 100 Most Influential Blacks in Corporate America Most Powerful Women The World's 100 Most Powerful Women Alexander Hamilton: Secretary of the Treasury JP Morgan: Finance Executive George Dorios: Venture Capital AP Giannini: Branch Banking Lewis Tappan: Credit Reporting System Samuel Insull: Cheap Electricity Warren Buffet: CEO Berkshire Hathaway Bill Gates: Founder of Microsoft Jeff Bezos: Founder of Amazon Mark Zuckerberg: Founder of Facebook Larry Ellison: Founder of Oracle Oprah Winfrey: Talk show Host, Producer William Leidesdorff: First Black Millionaire Madame CJ Walker: Entrepreneur Ruth Handler: Founder of Mattel Janet Yellen: Chairman of the Federal Reserve Ellan Allemany: Citizens Financial Group Alexandra Lebenthal: President and CEO Lebenthal Holdings Christine Lagarde: International Monetary Fund Teen Entrepreneurs: Moziah Bridges: Mo's Bows 6 Richest Teen Entrepeneurs Teen Business Top 20 Teen Entrepeneurs 18 Under 18 Games: Finance in the Classroom Activities http://financeintheclassroom.org/student/activities.shtml Stock Market Game http://www.smgww.org/ Business Games: Coolmath https://www.coolmath-games.com/1-business-games Practical Money Skills: Games http://www.practicalmoneyskills.com/games/ What's Up in Finance? http://www.thirteen.org/finance/games/ Financial Entertainment: https://financialentertainment.org/ Resources:
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Occupational Outlook Handbook > Computer and Information Technology > Computer and Information Technology Occupations PRINTER-FRIENDLY EN ESPAÑOL Employment of computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow 13 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations. These occupations are projected to add about 557,100 new jobs. Demand for these workers will stem from greater emphasis on cloud computing, the collection and storage of big data, and information security. The median annual wage for computer and information technology occupations was $84,580 in May 2017, which was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations of $37,690. OCCUPATIONJOB SUMMARYENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION 2017 MEDIAN PAY Computer and Information Research ScientistsComputer and information research scientists invent and design new approaches to computing technology and find innovative uses for existing technology. They study and solve complex problems in computing for business, medicine, science, and other fields. Master's degree$114,520Computer Network ArchitectsComputer network architects design and build data communication networks, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and Intranets. These networks range from small connections between two offices to next-generation networking capabilities such as a cloud infrastructure that serves multiple customers. Bachelor's degree$104,650Computer ProgrammersComputer programmers write and test code that allows computer applications and software programs to function properly. They turn the program designs created by software developers and engineers into instructions that a computer can follow. Bachelor's degree$82,240Computer Support SpecialistsComputer support specialists provide help and advice to computer users and organizations. These specialists either support computer networks or they provide technical assistance directly to computer users. See How to Become One$52,810Computer Systems AnalystsComputer systems analysts, sometimes called systems architects, study an organization’s current computer systems and procedures, and design solutions to help the organization operate more efficiently and effectively. They bring business and information technology (IT) together by understanding the needs and limitations of both. Bachelor's degree$88,270Database AdministratorsDatabase administrators (DBAs) use specialized software to store and organize data, such as financial information and customer shipping records. They make sure that data are available to users and secure from unauthorized access. Bachelor's degree$87,020Information Security AnalystsInformation security analysts plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization’s computer networks and systems. Their responsibilities are continually expanding as the number of cyberattacks increases. Bachelor's degree$95,510Network and Computer Systems AdministratorsComputer networks are critical parts of almost every organization. Network and computer systems administrators are responsible for the day-to-day operation of these networks. Bachelor's degree$81,100Software DevelopersSoftware developers are the creative minds behind computer programs. Some develop the applications that allow people to do specific tasks on a computer or another device. Others develop the underlying systems that run the devices or that control networks. Bachelor's degree$103,560Web DevelopersWeb developers design and create websites. They are responsible for the look of the site. They are also responsible for the site’s technical aspects, such as its performance and capacity, which are measures of a website’s speed and how much traffic the site can handle. In addition, web developers may create content for the site. Associate's degree$67,990 Biographies:30 most influential computer scientists alive today
Ada Lovelace: Mathematician, Programmar Charles Babbage: Calculating Engines Hedy Lamarr: Actress, Inventor Alan Turing: Code Breaker Pierre Omidyar: Founder of Ebay Bill Gates: Founder of Microsoft Steve Wozniak: Co-Founder of Apple Steve Jobs: Co-Founder of Apple Larry Page: Co-Founder of Google Sergey Brin: Co-Founder of Google Nolan Bushnell: Founder of Atari Thomas Watson: Founder of IBM Donna Dubinsky: Palm Pilots Ray Kurzweil: Pattern Recognition Gary Kildall: PC Software Grace Hopper: Computer Programmer Margaret Hamilton: Spaceship Programmer Susan Wojcicki: CEO Youtube/Google Meg Whitman: CEO Hewlett Packard Games:Learn Code https://code.org/learn Code Combat: https://codecombat.com/ Code Monkey: https://www.playcodemonkey.com/ Tynker: Hour of Code https://www.tynker.com/hour-of-code/ Melvil Dewey Order in the Library Game The Dewey Decimal system was invented by Melvil Dewey to help organize libraries in 1876. The system is used in over 200,000 libraries in 135 countries.
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https://code.org/learn Code Combat: https://codecombat.com/ Code.org https://code.org/ Coding Game https://www.codingame.com/start Code Monkey https://www.playcodemonkey.com/ Tynker https://www.tynker.com/ Resources: Live Binders: Digital Citizenship Resources Glossary of Computer Related Terms From: Occupational Outlook Handbook Community and Social Service Occupations PRINTER-FRIENDLY EN ESPAÑOL Community and social service occupations include social workers, counselors, and religious workers. Employment of community and social service occupations is projected to grow 10 percent from 2014 to 2024, faster than the average for all occupations, adding about 257,700 jobs. Most new jobs in this occupational group will be in the healthcare and social assistance industry. The median annual wage for community and social service occupations was $42,010 in May 2015, which was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations of $36,200. OCCUPATIONJOB SUMMARYENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION 2015 MEDIAN PAY Health Educators and Community Health WorkersHealth educators teach people about behaviors that promote wellness. They develop and implement strategies to improve the health of individuals and communities. Community health workers collect data and discuss health concerns with members of specific populations or communities.See How to Become One$43,840 Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family TherapistsMental health counselors and marriage and family therapists help people manage and overcome mental and emotional disorders and problems with family and other relationships. They listen to clients and ask questions to help the clients understand their problems and develop strategies to improve their lives.Master's degree$43,190 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment SpecialistsProbation officers and correctional treatment specialists monitor and work with probationers to prevent them from committing new crimes.Bachelor's degree$49,360 Rehabilitation CounselorsRehabilitation counselors help people with physical, mental, developmental, and emotional disabilities live independently. They work with clients to overcome or manage the personal, social, or psychological effects of disabilities on employment or independent living.Master's degree$34,390 School and Career CounselorsSchool counselors help students develop academic and social skills and succeed in school. Career counselors assist people with the process of making career decisions by helping them develop skills or choose a career or educational program.Master's degree$53,660 Social and Human Service AssistantsSocial and human service assistants provide client services, including support for families, in a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, and social work. They assist other workers, such as social workers, and they help clients find benefits or community services.High school diploma or equivalent$30,830 Social WorkersSocial workers help people solve and cope with problems in their everyday lives. One group of social workers—clinical social workers—also diagnose and treat mental, behavioral, and emotional issues.See How to Become One$45,900 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder CounselorsSubstance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors advise people who suffer from alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders, or other behavioral problems. They provide treatment and support to help the client recover from addiction or modify problem behaviors.Bachelor's degree$39,980 Books Biographies: 30 Most Influential Social Workers Alive Today 20 Doctors and Nurses Who Changed the World 25 Most Famous Public Health Figures Sigmund Freud: Psychiatrist Carl Jung: Psychologist Dorothea Dix: Social Reformer for the Mentally Ill Jane Addams: Social Worker Lillian Wald: Social Worker and Nurse Resources:Eyes on the Prize: The Montgomery Bus Boycott
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