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Career PlanningGUIDE

NORTHEAST IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Career PlanningNORTHEAST IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

GUIDE

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Online. » www.nicc.edu Head to our website; it is full information on programs, transfer options, careers, scholarships and financial aid that will give you a sense of what we will do for you at Northeast Iowa Community College.

Visit Us. » www.nicc.edu/comevisit Visiting a Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) campus or center is more than just seeing–it is experiencing what the College has to offer. Come experience NICC and see how we will help you succeed. Welcome Wednesday » Traditional visit day that allows you to tour campus, visit with instructors and students and learn about programs, scholarships, financial aid and transfer options. Welcome Wednesdays are located on both campuses and begin at 10 a.m.

Program Visits » Specialized visit days focused on a specific area of study, providing unique opportunities to tour hands-on labs, visit with industry leaders and academics about program options, and learn about labor trends, earning potential, scholarships, financial aid and transfer options.

Apply. » www.nicc.edu/apply Submitting your application is easy and free.

7,153 Students Enrolled in 2013-2014 94% of alumni are employed or continuing their education six months

after graduation.

4 Iowa Professors of the Year

More than any other Iowa college or university!

We All stArt sOmeWhere and it’s no wonder so many choose NICC with our small class sizes, programs of study that lead to in-demand careers and instructors who want you to succeed. More than 94% of our students are either employed or continuing their education six months after graduation – that says a lot about the success of our students and quality of a Northeast Iowa Community College education.

Whether your goal is to transfer to a four-year institution or start your career, you will find unparalleled support in faculty and staff to help you succeed.

be bold.your future starts at

NORTHEAST IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

98% of students would recommend Northeast Iowa Community College to family and friends.

2003 2005 2011 2013

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Transfer ........................................................................................................ 02

Non-Traditional Careers ................................................................................ 03

How to Use this Guide .................................................................................. 04

Resources ..................................................................................................... 05

Graduate Cluster to Industry Sector .............................................................. 06

Employment Information ............................................................................. 07

Career Planning ............................................................................................ 08

Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources ...................................................... 10

Architecture and Construction ...................................................................... 13

Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications .................................... 16

Business, Management and Administration ................................................. 19

Education and Training ................................................................................. 22

Table of ContentsFinance .........................................................................................................25

Health Science ..............................................................................................28

Hospitality and Tourism.................................................................................31

Human Services ............................................................................................34

Information Technology ................................................................................37

Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security .................................................40

Manufacturing ..............................................................................................43

Marketing, Sales and Service.........................................................................46

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics .....................................49

Transportation, Distribution and Logistics .....................................................52

County Information .......................................................................................55

Notes .............................................................................................................59

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Northeast Iowa CommuNIty College is committed to providing you the best support, resources, instruction and social opportunities to succeed. » www.nicc.edu/studentresources

the right Classes. We want you in the right classes so you succeed. Class selection is determined by your education and career goals, the results of your ACT Compass® or other placement assessment, and your advisor.

Career services. Career counseling, internships, job shadows, networking, professional etiquette, resume writing and speakers. We get to know you and then get you in the right career track from the beginning.

tutoring and Computer labs. Free tutoring (online and face-to-face), writing assistance and computer labs set you up to succeed.

Academic Advisors. Your personal advisor will guide you to make the right academic decisions and help you explore transfer options.

student life. Get as involved as you want and have the experience you want; concerts, intramurals, clubs, tours, speakers, comedians, service trips, study abroad and so much more are available.

learning Accommodations. Take advantage of alternative learning formats, testing accommodations and tutoring assistance.

transfer. The Associate of Arts and Associate of Science, and in some cases the Associate of Applied Science, awards are equivalent to the first two-years of a bachelor’s degree program and are designed to transfer to a four-year institution.

our goal.

Your Success.

goal: Attend a four-year College or University.

Northeast Iowa Community College offers Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Degrees:

• Equivalenttothefirsttwo-yearsofa bachelor’s degree

• Designedtotransfertoafour-yearcollegeor university where you can continue your education goals

Northeast Iowa Community College offers course options to match your career and educational interests including but not limited to: agriculture, animal science, business administration, communication, companion animal science, criminal justice, dairy science, early childhood, education, human services, industrial technology teacher education, pre-veterinary medicine and psychology.

Your dedicated academic advisor will work closely with you to ensure the award transfers to the college or university of your choice.

learn more. www.nicc.edu/transfer

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Gender on the Job Career exploration is serious business. As you survey different career options, you may feel discouraged from following certain paths because you are a female or because you are a male. Take note when this happens! Gender stereotypes are actually what contribute to the under-representation of women and men in many occupations. These stereotypes or biases often occur unconsciously. Your career planning process must be informed, thoughtful and open-minded. Use the following tips to help you stay informed on your career journey: » Accept no limits. Your career choice is based on your interests and determination to develop skills. It should not be based on gender stereotypes. Value your dreams and aspirations. » You will possibly spend 50+ years working. Make an informed decision based on job opportunities and interests, and choose something you will enjoy. Learn the standards of performance and the skill set required for an occupation. Remember, you are not expected to have all the skills before you start training. That’s why NICC is here! » Seek out mentors in non-traditional occupations and look for shadowing or volunteer opportunities in these areas. This will help you make informed decisions and develop a support system. If you need a hand with this, seek help from staff at your high school, NICC or your parents. » When both men and women work in the same industry, that industry becomes stronger and is more representative of our world as a whole. Both genders bring unique experiences, perspectives and skill sets to an occupation.

» It takes courage to stand up and break tradition; but it’s your life and you are in charge.

*Non-traditional careers are occupations in which one gender comprises less than 25 percent of all individuals employed in that field.

sample Non-traditional Careers for Women Architect Carpenter Electrician Mechanic Engineer Welder

sample Non-traditional Careers for men Health Information Technology Nurse Elementary Teacher Cosmetologist Administrative Assistant Veterinary Technician

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How to Use this GuidePlanning for the future will help you make good choices for class selection in high school and prepare you for college and a successful career.

Prior to using this guide, it is recommended you complete a career interest inventory. Ask your counselor about taking one, or complete one online at www.careertech.org/student-interest-survey. Completing an inventory will assist you in narrowing down the education and career choices provided in this guide to those that best suit your interests and abilities.

Career Clusters™There are 16 national Career Clusters™, which link what is learned in school with the knowledge and skills that are needed for success in college and a career. These 16 Career Clusters™, defined throughout this guide, assist in planning for the future by identifying pathways from high school to two- and four-year colleges, graduate school and the workplace.

Look for this symbol to indicate which career cluster you are in.

Note: This guide intentionally omits the Government and Public Administration cluster, so it includes complete information on 15 clusters throughout. For more information on the Government and Public Administration cluster, please visit: www.careertech.org/government

Career PathwaysThe 16 national Career Clusters™ are broken down further into smaller subsets of occupations or pathways. When you see this symbol and text» Sample Careers you will know you are exploring career pathways in the guide. Career Pathways are grouped around common knowledge or skills needed for career success. Career Pathways can be used to further explore careers within the Career Clusters™ that interest you.

each Career Cluster™ section includes:•TopclusteroccupationsbyannualgrowthrateinIowa•Potentialcareerpathwayswithineachcluster•Samplecareersforeachpathway•NortheastIowaCommunityCollege(NICC)programsavailableforeachpathway•Suggestedhighschoolcourses

Career Planning Worksheets The “Career Planning” worksheet available on pages 8-9 of this guide and online at www.nicc.edu/careerlearninglink will help get you started using the guide. It is also a great idea to review this guide and complete the worksheet with a parent, career counselor or teacher. Finally, don’t forget to take advantage of the many online resources available to help guide your career planning. Page 5 includes some good resources to get you started!

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Resources Northeast Iowa Community College » www.nicc.edu » www.facebook.com/neiowacc Learn more about the possible college programs that interest you. Programs of Study can be found at www.nicc.edu/collegeprograms.

Northeast Iowa Community College Career services » www.nicc.edu/careerservices The Career Services Office provides career planning and job search assistance to NICC students before and after graduation. Career Services receives job openings and internships from a variety of sources including local and regional employers interested in hiring NICC students and alumni.

Northeast Iowa Community College Career learning link » www.nicc.edu/careerlearninglink The Northeast Iowa Career Learning Links assists in connecting schools and businesses for the purpose of student career exploration and experiences. To find out about assistance with classroom speakers, business tours and other career experience opportunities please contact Career Learning Link staff. Northeast Iowa Community College high school Partnerships » www.nicc.edu/hspartnerships High School Partnerships is dedicated to assisting high schools in providing quality concurrent enrollment opportunities. Concurrent enrollment courses allow students to earn high school and college credit at the same time. Visit the website to learn more about concurrent enrollment and the courses offered at your high school.

Career and technical education (Cte) » www.careertech.org Explore the knowledge and skills required for each Career Cluster™ and Pathway, find sample education plans, view brochures for each Career Cluster™ and more. Career and technical education (Cte) Interest survey » www.careertech.org/student-interest-survey Use this interest survey to determine top clusters for students to explore. Available in English and Spanish.

O*Net Online » www.onetonline.org There are many ways to explore careers on this website! Find occupations by Career Cluster™ or sort by Career Pathway.

Iowa Workforce » iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov Provides job outlook and wage data, as well as information on offerings at your local workforce development office.

mapping Your Future » mappingyourfuture.org Explore careers no matter what stage you are in your planning process. This resource includes sections for middle/high school, undergraduate, graduate, student loan borrowers, parent and middle/high school counselors.

Iowa Workforce Information Network (IWIN) » iwin.iwd.state.ia.us/iowa Find out about the current workforce, employment and economy status in Iowa. Click on Iowa Long & Short Term Occupational Projections for detailed information on the estimated activity for each occupation in areas of employment, new jobs, replacements, and total annual openings.

elevate Advanced manufacturing » www.elevateiowa.com Consider a career in manufacturing in Iowa! Educators and students should use this resource to explore the amazing opportunities available in Iowa through the advanced manufacturing field.

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Graduate Cluster to Industry SectorThe eyeball chart below shows where NICC graduates enrolled in particular career clusters found employment after graduation (the “no match” section corresponds to those graduates that did not match wage records). Students who chose the college parallel (transfer) cluster and the health science career cluster represent the largest portion of 2010-2012 NICC graduates, which explains why the red and green sections on the diagram are so wide. The chart shows trends in employment of graduates at a glance; for example, while the majority of health science graduates obtained employment within the healthcare and social assistance industry, information technology graduates, by contrast, found employment in nearly every industry, including manufacturing and healthcare.

Cluster to Industry mapping for FY10 - FY12 NICC Graduates

Page 30 Iowa Department of Education

As previously mentioned, students that chose the college parallel route and the health science career cluster represent the largest portion of FY 2010 to FY 2012 NICC graduates, which explains why the red and green sectors on the left of Figure 30 below are so wide. All graduates who entered the workforce within one year of graduation are graphically represented in Figure 30 (the “no match” section corresponds to those graduates that did not match UI wage records). For example, the majority of health science completers obtained employment within the health care and social assistance industry, but this career cluster provided workers in nearly every industry. The college parallel completers were disbursed as well, but the largest industry sectors of employment were retail trade, health care and social assistance, or accommodation and food services.

Cluster to Industry

Figure 30. Cluster to Industry Mapping for FY 2010-FY 2012 NICC Graduates

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The Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) Region 1 (Allamakee, Chickasaw, Clayton, Delaware, Dubuque, Fayette, Howard and Winneshiek counties) Career Cluster™ analysis provides detailed information on benefits offered, wages, skills required and employment growth within each Career Cluster™. This information is provided to further assist in career planning while using this guide.

Career Clusters™ are a break in the tradition of thinking about the labor market in terms of industries and occupational groups. Whereas industries revolve around a similar product group and occupational groups focus on similar roles, Career Clusters™ more directly identify the knowledge and skills needed to follow a pathway toward career goals and provide a context for exploring the many occupational options available. Traditional occupational groups may include jobs with similar responsibilities but on widely disparate career paths, while Career Clusters™ group jobs more directly related to their career pathways across multiple industries. Students, parents and educators can use Career Clusters™ to help focus educational planning towards obtaining the necessary knowledge, competencies and training for success in a particular career pathway across multiple industries. Employers can use the Career Clusters™ information to compare benefits and employment growth for the groups in which they hire. The information can be a powerful tool to assess competitiveness and business strategy for future hiring.

there are 16 Career Clusters™: • Agriculture,FoodandNaturalResources • ArchitectureandConstruction • Arts,Audio/VideoTechnologyandCommunications • Business,ManagementandAdministration • EducationandTraining • Finance • GovernmentandPublicAdministration • HealthScience Since Career Clusters™ consist of occupations across many industries, businesses may employ people that are included in many Career Clusters™. For this reason, a business may be counted in a single or many Career Clusters™. While each business may identify more closely with a particular industry or even a particular occupational group, the employees may identify more closely with their particular Career Cluster™. This makes the information extremely important from a human resources perspective to better empathize and plan for the needs of the distinct groups of employees. There are 16,666 businesses in IWD Region 1, reporting a total employment of 115,985. The graph to the right shows a breakdown by employment size of those businesses.

• Less than 5 • 5 to 10 • 11 to 49 • 50 to 99 • 100 to 249 • 250 or more

• HospitalityandTourism • HumanServices • InformationTechnology • Law,PublicSafety,CorrectionsandSecurity • Manufacturing • Marketing,SalesandService • Science,Technology,EngineeringandMathematics • Transportation,DistributionandLogistics

Employment Information

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13,347

1,819

1,2171,819 42

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Source: Iowa Department of Education

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my top Career Clusters™Refer to your results from your www.careertech.org/student-interest-survey interest inventory. You can concentrate on just one Career Cluster™, or you may choose to expand your exploration to two clusters.

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2. ________________________________________________________________________________________

Careers to researchUse www.careertech.org and/or www.onetonline.org to find additional careers in your top Career Clusters™.

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2. ________________________________________________________________________________________

3. ________________________________________________________________________________________

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Non-traditional Careers to ConsiderRead the information on non-traditional careers found on page 3 of this guide, then select non-traditional careers in your top Career Clusters™ to research.

1. ________________________________________________________________________________________

2. ________________________________________________________________________________________

Career Pathways that Interest meOnce you have completed your career research you will be able to narrow down the Career Pathways in the cluster that interest you. Using Career Pathways will help you focus on your future education and college goals as you plan your high school courses.

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my top skills Based on your top Career Pathways and career choices, which top skills should you possess?

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Career Planning

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my top CareersBased on your career research, try to narrow down your list of possible careers. Be sure to consider: •classesyouwillneedtotakeinhighschoolandcollege •theamountofeducationrequiredforthecareer •whereyoucanlivetoperformthatcareer •thenumberofprojectedjobopeningsinthefield •howmanyhoursyouwillwork •thetypeofenvironmentwhereyouwillwork •iftravelisrequired •whatkindofbenefitsyoucanexpecttoreceive

1. ________________________________________________________________________________________

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3. ________________________________________________________________________________________

my top Northeast Iowa Community College ProgramsBased on your top Career Pathways and career choices, which Northeast Iowa Community College programs should you consider for college?

1. ________________________________________________________________________________________

2. ________________________________________________________________________________________

3. ________________________________________________________________________________________

4. ________________________________________________________________________________________

Other Colleges and Programs to ConsiderWhat other colleges or college programs are you considering? Be sure to research specific programs at each college to make sure it is a fit for your top pathways and careers. When considering colleges, be sure to consider: •location •environment •size •cost •activities •successrateforjobplacementand/orgraduateschool

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2. ________________________________________________________________________________________

3. ________________________________________________________________________________________

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Graduates: The First Year

The production, processing, marketing, distribution, financing and development of agricultural commodities and resources including food, fiber, wood products, natural resources, horticulture and other plant and animal products/resources.

Agribusiness systems » Sample Careers Banker/Loan Officer Farm Manager Investment Manager Agriculture Commodity Broker Dairy Herd Supervisor Feed and Supply Store Manager Agricultural Chemical Dealer

Animal systems » Sample Careers Agriculture Educators Livestock Producers Veterinary Assistants Animal Scientists Embryo Technologists Feed Sales Representative Wildlife Biologist Dairy Producer USDA Inspectors

environmental service systems » Sample Careers Occupational health and safety specialist Recycling coordinator Environmental compliance inspector Water quality manager Toxicologist Environmental engineer Green building consultant Landscape architect Urban planner

Food Products & Processing systems » Sample Careers Food Scientist Cheese Maker Food and Drug Inspector Bacteriologist Bioengineer /Biochemist Meat Cutter/Meat Grader Produce Buyer Quality Control Specialist

Natural resources systems » Sample Careers Wildlife Manager Park Manager Fish and Game Officer Geologist

Plant systems » Sample Careers Plants Breeder and Geneticist Soil and Water Specialist Crop Farm Manager Agricultural Educator Botanist Grain Operations Superintendent Golf Course Superintendent Greenhouse Manager Farmer

Power, structural & technical systems » Sample Careers Machine Operators Electronics Systems Technicians Agricultural Engineers Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator Welder GPS Technicians Agricultural Applications Software Developers/Programmers

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FY10-12 Awards Conferred

1,502

34%

$Average Median Salary

$23,705

Continuing their Education 53%Employed

Source: Iowa Community Colleges FY10-FY12 Education Outcomes; Iowa Department of Education

Note: Information represents statewide outcomes. Salary information is only included for graduates who are not continuing education.

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FY10-12 Awards Conferred

1,502

29-2056 Veterinary Technologists & Technicians 2.8% 20 5 25 $31,137 $23,161 AS N N B3 B6 B2 B9 SO5

19-4091 Environmental Scientists & Protection Technicians, Including Health 2.4% 10 15 30 $40,565 $29,803 AS N N B7 B2 C1 B9 B10

15-1151 Computer User Support Specialists 2.3% 115 75 190 $40,632 $23,731 SC N M B2 B9 B7 B3 B10

37-3013 Tree Trimmers & Pruners 2.3% 20 20 40 $35,045 $23,347 HS N S T4 T5 B2 SO1 B3

37-2021 Pest Control Workers 2.2% 10 15 25 $35,175 $24,978 HS N M B3 B2 B9 R4 B10 C1 B6 SO6

39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 1.9% 35 20 55 $33,383 $23,114 <HS N S B2 B9 SO1 SO5 B3 B6 B7 SO6

53-7032 Excavating & Loading Machine & Dragline Operators 1.9% 25 10 40 $33,572 $25,325 HS <5 M T4 T5 B6 SO1 B2 B3 B9 T11

25-1042 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 1.9% 15 10 25 $82,205 $45,971 DP N N B9 B4 B7 B10 B2 SO2 B8

37-3011 Landscaping & Groundskeeping Workers 1.8% 200 285 485 $25,328 $16,982 <HS N S T4 B2 B3 B9 T5 R4

19-1013 Soil & Plant Scientists 1.7% 25 50 75 $70,191 $47,141 BA N N B8 B2 B3 B9 SY1 B7

11-3031 Financial Managers 1.6% 90 105 195 $106,656 $59,007 BA >5 N C1 B3 B2 B7 SY1 B9 B10

53-7081 Refuse & Recyclable Material Collectors 1.5% 25 35 60 $30,162 $18,926 <HS N S T4 T5 SO1 B3 B2 SY1 B6 SO6 B9

37-1012 First-Line Supervisors of Landscape/Lawn/Grounds Workers 1.5% 25 20 40 $42,083 $28,194 HS <5 N B2 SO1 B3 R3 B6 B9

39-9032 Recreation Workers 1.5% 80 60 140 $22,776 $16,827 BA N N B2 SO1 SO5 SO6 B9

19-2041 Environmental Scientists & Specialists, Incl Health 1.5% 10 25 35 $65,053 $44,272 BA N N B8 B3 B7 B9 B2 B10

19-4099 Life, Physical, & Social Science Technicians, All Other 1.4% 15 40 55 $41,382 $25,304 AS N N

51-3022 Meat, Poultry, & Fish Cutters & Trimmers 1.3% 80 155 235 $26,884 $22,109 <HS N S B2 SO1 B3 B6 B9

27-1024 Graphic Designers 1.3% 35 70 110 $38,503 $24,794 BA N N B2 T6 B9 B10 B3 B7

29-1131 Veterinarians 1.2% 20 50 65 $80,716 $53,358 DP N N B8 B2 B3 B9 SY1 B7

37-3012 Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, & Applicators, Vegetation 1.2% 10 25 35 $31,947 $25,397 HS N M B2 B3 R4 C1 SY1 T4 T5 B7 B9

13-1041 Compliance Officers 1.1% 20 35 60 $60,863 $44,428 BA N M B1 B3 B9 C1 B7

51-3021 Butchers & Meat Cutters 1.1% 25 55 75 $25,009 $17,548 <HS N L B6 B2 B3 SO4 SO6 B9

45-2091 Agricultural Equipment Operators 1.0% 20 65 85 $32,712 $25,003 <HS N S T4 T5 T8 T9 T11

29-9011 Occupational Health & Safety Specialists .09% 5 15 20 $62,343 $44,541 BA N S B2 B9 B3 C1 SY1 SO6 B10

19-4031 Chemical Technicians .09% 5 15 20 $42,971 $30,186 AS N M B8 B7 B3 B6 B10

19-4011 Agricultural & Food Science Technicians .09% 10 40 50 $33,146 $23,331 AS N M B7 B3 B10 B2 C1 SO1 B9

53-7011 Conveyor Operators & Tenders .07% 10 35 45 $30,154 $24,669 <HS N S T4 T5 B6 B2 B3

49-3041 Farm Equipment Mechanics & Service Technicians .07% 15 55 70 $36,885 $26,601 HS N L T9 T1 T11 T8 B3 T4 T5

31-9096 Veterinary Assistants & Laboratory Animal Caretakers .06% 5 15 20 $21,125 $16,739 HS N S B2 B6 B3 B7 SO5 SO6

37-3019 Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other .05% 5 25 30 $27,889 $17,783 <HS N S

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ENTRy WAGE = Average of the lowest third of reported wages for the occupation;

MEAN WAGE = Average wage computed by dividing the estimated total wage for an occupation by its weighted employment;

EduCATiON/WORk ExpERiENCE/JOb TRAiNiNG levels are determined by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Alternative pathways may exist as well as differing educational, training or licensing requirements per state. Iowa requirements are used in this publication when available. These include:

1EduCAtion:DP = Doctoral or Professional degreeMA = Master's degreeBA = Bachelor's degreeAS = Associate's degree

PS = Postsecondary non-degree awardSC = Some college, no degreeHS = High school diploma or equivalent< HS = Less than high school

2Work ExpEriEnCE:> 5 = More than 5 years1-5 = 1 to 5 years< 1 = Less than 1 yearN = None

3Job trAining:I = Internship/residencyA = ApprenticeshipL = Long-term on-the-job trainingM = Moderate-term on-the-job training

4top SkiLLS refers to the top five (or more if tied) most important skills for a particular occupation as identified by sampled workers' questionnaire responses conducted by occupational analysts of the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Information Network (O*NET). These include:

Basic Skills:B1 = Active LearningB2 = Active ListeningB3 = Critical ThinkingB4 = Learning StrategiesB5 = MathematicsB6 = MonitoringB7 = Reading Comprehension

B8 = ScienceB9 = SpeakingB10 = Writing

Complex Problem Solving Skills:C1 = Complex Problem Solving

Social Skills:SO1 = CoordinationSO2 = InstructingSO3 = NegotiationSO4 = PersuasionSO5 = Service OrientationSO6 = Social Perceptiveness

Technical Skills:T1 = Equipment MaintenanceT2 = Equipment SelectionT3 = InstallationT4 = Operation and ControlT5 = Operation MonitoringT6 = Operations AnalysisT7 = Programming

Source: Iowa Occupational Projections 2012-2020

Resource Management Skills:R1 = Management of Financial ResourcesR2 = Management of Material ResourcesR3 = Management of Personnel ResourcesR4 = Time Management

Systems Skills:SY1 = Judgment and Decision MakingSY2 = Systems AnalysisSY3 = Systems Evaluation

S = Short-term on-the-job trainingN = None

T8 = Quality Control AnalysisT9 = RepairingT10 = Technology DesignT11 = Troubleshooting

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NORTHEAST IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE PrOGrAms OF stUdYAgriculture Business Agriculture Environmental Science Agriculture Finance Agriculture Office Technician Agronomy Custom Application Animal Science Crop Advisor Dairy Precision Agriculture

Agriculture Production Applied Agriculture Studies

Animal Science

Associate of Arts with coursework in: Business Administration Communication Education

Associate of Science with coursework in: Agriculture Animal Science Dairy Science Pre-Veterinary Medicine Companion Animal Science

Beef Science Technology

Dairy Science Technology Dairy Breeding Specialist Dairy Business Specialist Dairy Feeding Specialist Dairy Health Specialist

Diesel Mechanic

Enology and Enology Technician

John Deere TECH

Large Animal Veterinary Technician

Viticulture and Viticulture Technician

Welding Basic and GWAM

sUGGested hIGh sChOOl COUrsesAccounting

Agriculture Education

business Education

Communication

Computer Applications

English/Composition

Foreign Language

Lab Sciences: biology, Chemistry, physics, Microbiology

Math: Technical Math, Algebra, Trigonometry or Calculus

pre-Employment Strategies

The hands-on experience in the John deere TECh program at NiCC is the biggest factor that drew me to

this school. We studied the John deere products in class and then spent time

working on them in the labs. ---

nathan grell John deere tECH graduate

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Careers in designing, planning, managing, building and maintaining the built environment.

Construction » Sample Careers General Contractor/Builder Construction Manager Equipment and Material Manager Scheduler Construction Inspector Carpenter Electrician Concrete Finisher

design/Pre-Construction » Sample Careers Architect Drafter Industrial Engineer Cost Estimator Surveyor Interior Designer Building Code Official Computer Aided Drafter

maintenance/Operations » Sample Careers General Maintenance Contractor Construction Foreman Project Manager Carpenter Mason Plumber

Graduates: The First Year

FY10-12 Awards Conferred

1,770 $Average Median Salary

$29,281

Continuing their Education 53%Employed

Source: Iowa Community Colleges FY10-FY12 Education Outcomes; Iowa Department of Education

Note: Information represents statewide outcomes. Salary information is only included for graduates who are not continuing education.

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ANNuAl GROWTh RATE = Ten year growth rate (not shown) divided by ten;

TOTAl ANNuAl OpENiNGS = Annual New Jobs plus Annual Replacements (rounded); * = Employment data suppression (Occupational employment data may not add up or equal occupational group totals due to rounding and/or suppression of occupations with less than ten rounded total annual openings.);

ENTRy WAGE = Average of the lowest third of reported wages for the occupation;

MEAN WAGE = Average wage computed by dividing the estimated total wage for an occupation by its weighted employment;

EduCATiON/WORk ExpERiENCE/JOb TRAiNiNG levels are determined by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Alternative pathways may exist as well as differing educational, training or licensing requirements per state. Iowa requirements are used in this publication when available. These include:

1EduCAtion:DP = Doctoral or Professional degreeMA = Master's degreeBA = Bachelor's degreeAS = Associate's degree

PS = Postsecondary non-degree awardSC = Some college, no degreeHS = High school diploma or equivalent< HS = Less than high school

2Work ExpEriEnCE:> 5 = More than 5 years1-5 = 1 to 5 years< 1 = Less than 1 yearN = None

3Job trAining:I = Internship/residencyA = ApprenticeshipL = Long-term on-the-job trainingM = Moderate-term on-the-job training

4top SkiLLS refers to the top five (or more if tied) most important skills for a particular occupation as identified by sampled workers' questionnaire responses conducted by occupational analysts of the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Information Network (O*NET). These include:

Basic Skills:B1 = Active LearningB2 = Active ListeningB3 = Critical ThinkingB4 = Learning StrategiesB5 = MathematicsB6 = MonitoringB7 = Reading Comprehension

B8 = ScienceB9 = SpeakingB10 = Writing

Complex Problem Solving Skills:C1 = Complex Problem Solving

Social Skills:SO1 = CoordinationSO2 = InstructingSO3 = NegotiationSO4 = PersuasionSO5 = Service OrientationSO6 = Social Perceptiveness

Technical Skills:T1 = Equipment MaintenanceT2 = Equipment SelectionT3 = InstallationT4 = Operation and ControlT5 = Operation MonitoringT6 = Operations AnalysisT7 = Programming

47-2132 Insulation Workers, Mechanical 4.2% 15 5 20 $38,185 $29,552 HS N A SO1 B3 B2 B6 SO6 B9 R4

47-2021 Brickmasons & Blockmasons 3.2% 55 20 75 $44,054 $32,220 HS N A B3 B6 SO1 T8 R4

47-2141 Painters, Construction & Maintenance 3.2% 120 55 175 $38,518 $26,399 <HS N M B2 B3 SO6 B7 R4

47-2031 Carpenters 2.9% 290 125 415 $39,315 $27,403 HS N A B3 T2 T5 B2 SO1 SY1 B5 B6 T8 R4

47-3013 Helpers--Electricians 2.9% 20 10 30 $28,602 $21,006 HS N S B2 SO1 T1 B9 T9

47-2051 Cement Masons & Concrete Finishers 2.8% 115 50 165 $35,579 $24,669 <HS N M B6 B2 SO1 B3 SY1

47-4031 Fence Erectors 2.7% 15 15 30 $30,139 $23,437 HS N M T4 B2 B3 SO1 SY1 T5 B9 R4

51-4122 Welding/Soldering/Brazing Machine Setters/Operators 2.6% 40 40 80 $36,855 $29,859 HS N M T5 B2 B3 B6 T4 B9

47-2061 Construction Laborers 2.6% 265 220 490 $31,640 $22,554 <HS N S B9 SO1 B2 B3 T4 T5 SO6

47-3015 Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, & Steamfitters 2.4% 10 10 20 $29,097 $23,350 HS N S SO1 T9 B9 B2 B6

49-9021 Heating, A C, & Refrigeration Mechanics & Installers 2.4% 80 80 160 $46,366 $31,100 PS N L T3 T11 T9 T1 T5

47-2041 Carpet Installers 2.4% 20 15 35 $38,865 $24,416 <HS N S B2 B3 B5 SO1 B6

47-3012 Helpers--Carpenters 2.4% 10 10 20 $29,739 $20,866 <HS N S B2 SO1 B3 B6 SO6

47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, & Steamfitters 2.3% 145 80 225 $46,826 $29,665 HS N A SO1 R4 B3 T5 B2 SY1 B6 B9

47-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Const Trades & Extraction Workers 2.3% 130 60 190 $54,683 $36,092 HS >5 N B2 SO1 B3 B9 R4

47-2221 Structural Iron & Steel Workers 2.3% 20 30 50 $52,309 $40,030 HS N A T4 T5 SO1 B3 SY1 B6 B7 B9

47-3019 Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other 2.2% 10 10 20 $27,759 $21,415 <HS N S

11-9021 Construction Managers 2.2% 70 50 125 $73,944 $39,574 BA N M R4 B2 B3 R3 B9

17-1011 Architects, Ex Landscape & Naval 2.1% 20 20 40 $68,690 $46,393 BA N I B2 B3 C1 B9 SY1 B7

47-2073 Operating Engineers & Other Const Equipment Operators 2.0% 105 115 215 $43,340 $30,445 HS N M T4 T5 B2 B6 B9

13-1051 Cost Estimators 2.0% 40 65 110 $57,300 $38,301 BA N N B5 B3 B9 B2 SY1

47-2111 Electricians 2.0% 150 140 285 $46,897 $31,721 HS N A T11 T9 B2 B3 T5 T8

47-2081 Drywall & Ceiling Tile Installers 2.0% 30 15 45 $37,679 $26,192 <HS N M B2 B3 B9 C1 SY1 B7

47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 2.0% 40 40 80 $50,243 $31,395 HS N A B3 SY1 R4 B5 B2 SO1 B6 B7 B9

47-2151 Pipelayers 2.0% 15 10 30 $40,339 $27,070 <HS N S T5 B2 T4 B3 T8

17-2051 Civil Engineers 2.0% 35 40 75 $78,053 $52,130 BA N N C1 B3 SY1 B5 T6 B7

53-7032 Excavating & Loading Machine & Dragline Operators 1.9% 25 10 40 $33,572 $25,325 HS <5 M T4 T5 B6 SO1 B2 B3 B9 T11

15-1133 Software Developers, Systems Software 1.9% 55 35 90 $90,778 $64,612 BA N N B3 B2 T7 B7 C1

47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, & Tamping Equipment Operators 1.8% 15 10 25 $39,634 $27,346 HS N M T5 B3 B2 B6 T4 B9

47-2121 Glaziers 1.8% 10 10 20 $40,280 $27,919 HS N A B3 B7 B9 B2 SO1 T4

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Systems Skills:SY1 = Judgment and Decision MakingSY2 = Systems AnalysisSY3 = Systems Evaluation

S = Short-term on-the-job trainingN = None

T8 = Quality Control AnalysisT9 = RepairingT10 = Technology DesignT11 = Troubleshooting

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Source: Iowa Occupational Projections 2012-2020

S = Short-term on-the-job trainingN = None

T8 = Quality Control AnalysisT9 = RepairingT10 = Technology DesignT11 = Troubleshooting

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building a house through the NiCC Construction program was the

greatest experience of my life.

---rakeeh norman

Carpentry graduate

NORTHEAST IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE PrOGrAms OF stUdYAssociate of Arts

Associate of Science

Construction Business Management

Construction Technology

Carpentry and Construction Cabinet Making Finishing Skills Floor and Framing Skills Foundation Skills

Electrician Commercial/Residential and Industrial

Computer Aided Design (CAD) Specialist

Gas Utility Construction and Service

Heating and Air Conditioning

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Mechanical Engineering Technician

Welding Basic and GWAM

sUGGested hIGh sChOOl COUrsesbusiness Education

Communication

Computer Applications

Drafting/AutoCAD

Engineering Education

English/Composition

Foreign Language

Industrial Technology Education: Electrical Systems, Construction, Cabinetmaking, power Technology, Drafting, Introduction to Engineering, Machine Operations, blue print Reading, Welding, Safety, Wood

Math: Algebra, Technical Math, Applied Trigonometry

physical Science: Technical physics, Geology, Social Science

pre-Employment Strategies

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Designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content including visual and performing arts and design, journalism and entertainment services.

Audio & Video technology & Film » Sample Careers Video Graphics, Special Effects and Animation Audio-Video Designer and Engineer Audio-Video System Service Technician

Journalism & Broadcasting » Sample Careers Station Manager Radio & TV Announcer Publisher Editor Reporter

Performing Arts » Sample Careers Cinematographer Dancer Play Writer, Screen Writer, Screen Editor, Script Writer Musician Make-up Artist Stagecraft Designer

Printing technology » Sample Careers Graphics and Printing Equipment Operator Web Page Designer

telecommunications » Sample Careers Telecommunication Technician Telecommunication Equipment, Cable, Line Repairer/Installer Telecommunication Computer Programmer

Visual Arts » Sample Careers Commercial Photographer Interior Designer Graphic Designer CAD Technician Textile Designer Fashion Designer Curator and Gallery Manager

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FY10-12 Awards Conferred 884

Employed Continuing their Education

Average Median Wage $18,131

60% $34%

Graduates: The First Year

Source: Iowa Community Colleges FY10-FY12 Education Outcomes; Iowa Department of Education

Note: Information represents statewide outcomes. Salary information is only included for graduates who are not continuing education.

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39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists & Cosmetologists 2.1% 175 190 365 $25,949 $16,797 PS N N B2 SO5 B3 B9 B1 SY1 SO6

27-1025 Interior Designers 1.6% 10 15 25 $39,434 $24,855 BA N N B2 B9 B7 SO5 SO6

25-1121 Art, Drama, & Music Teachers, Postsecondary 1.6% 15 15 30 $65,602 $39,421 MA N N SO2 B9 B4 B7 B2 B3 B6 B10

27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 1.5% 35 30 65 $58,538 $35,571 BA N N B9 B2 B3 B7 B10

27-3042 Technical Writers 1.5% 5 15 20 $50,977 $36,589 BA <5 S B10 B7 B2 B9 B3

15-1131 Computer Programmers 1.4% 55 100 160 $64,548 $42,653 BA N N T7 B7 C1 B3 B2 T8

49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers & Repairers 1.4% 15 30 45 $42,870 $31,562 HS N L B2 B3 T4 T5 T11

27-4021 Photographers 1.4% 30 20 50 $27,107 $16,944 HS N L B2 B9 SO6 B3 SO1 SY2 B6 T6 B7

27-1026 Merchandise Displayers & Window Trimmers 1.4% 15 25 40 $24,891 $19,115 HS N M B2 B9 B3 SY1 SO6 R4

11-2031 Public Relations & Fundraising Managers 1.3% 10 15 25 $81,970 $50,058 BA >5 N B9 B2 B7 SO6 B10

27-1024 Graphic Designers 1.3% 35 70 110 $38,503 $24,794 BA N N B2 T6 B9 B10 B3 B7

25-1123 English Language & Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 1.2% 10 15 25 $61,533 $34,725 DP N N B7 B9 SO2 B10 B2

27-3043 Writers & Authors 1.1% 20 35 55 $44,565 $25,734 BA N M B7 B10 B2 B9 B3

27-1021 Commercial & Industrial Designers 1.0% 5 15 20 $50,483 $36,333 BA N N B2 B3 B7 B9 C1

49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, & Office Machine Repairers 1.0% 20 40 55 $36,609 $23,666 SC N N T5 B3 T4 T8 B2

49-2097 Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers & Repairers 0.7% 5 20 25 $37,411 $24,492 PS N N T8 T9 T11 C1 B7

27-2012 Producers & Directors 0.5% * 15 20 $49,161 $26,938 BA <5 N B2 B3 B6 B9 SO1 B7

27-3011 Radio & Television Announcers 0.5% 5 20 25 $32,029 $17,215 BA N N B9 B2 B3 B7 SO6 B6

51-9121 Coat/Paint/Spray Machine Setters, Operators & Tenders 0.5% 10 40 50 $32,038 $24,080 HS N M T5 T8 T4 B6 B3 T11

27-3041 Editors 0.4% 5 30 35 $51,592 $26,193 BA <5 N B7 B10 B2 B3 T8

49-2022 Telecommunications Equip Installers/Repairers, Ex Line Installers 0.2% 5 30 35 $53,737 $34,229 PS N M T5 T8 T11 B2 C1 B3 T1 T9

51-5112 Printing Press Operators -0.1% 0 50 50 $33,896 $22,138 HS N M T5 T8 T4 B6 B7

51-5111 Prepress Technicians & Workers -1.3% 0 25 25 $32,330 $31,603 PS N N R4 B2 C1 B9 B3 SY1 B6 B7

27-3022 Reporters & Correspondents -1.6% 0 35 35 $30,440 $17,863 BA N N B2 B9 B10 B7 B3 R4

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ANNuAl GROWTh RATE = Ten year growth rate (not shown) divided by ten;

TOTAl ANNuAl OpENiNGS = Annual New Jobs plus Annual Replacements (rounded); * = Employment data suppression (Occupational employment data may not add up or equal occupational group totals due to rounding and/or suppression of occupations with less than ten rounded total annual openings.);

ENTRy WAGE = Average of the lowest third of reported wages for the occupation;

MEAN WAGE = Average wage computed by dividing the estimated total wage for an occupation by its weighted employment;

EduCATiON/WORk ExpERiENCE/JOb TRAiNiNG levels are determined by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Alternative pathways may exist as well as differing educational, training or licensing requirements per state. Iowa requirements are used in this publication when available. These include:

1EduCAtion:DP = Doctoral or Professional degreeMA = Master's degreeBA = Bachelor's degreeAS = Associate's degree

PS = Postsecondary non-degree awardSC = Some college, no degreeHS = High school diploma or equivalent< HS = Less than high school

2Work ExpEriEnCE:> 5 = More than 5 years1-5 = 1 to 5 years< 1 = Less than 1 yearN = None

3Job trAining:I = Internship/residencyA = ApprenticeshipL = Long-term on-the-job trainingM = Moderate-term on-the-job training

4top SkiLLS refers to the top five (or more if tied) most important skills for a particular occupation as identified by sampled workers' questionnaire responses conducted by occupational analysts of the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Information Network (O*NET). These include:

Basic Skills:B1 = Active LearningB2 = Active ListeningB3 = Critical ThinkingB4 = Learning StrategiesB5 = MathematicsB6 = MonitoringB7 = Reading Comprehension

B8 = ScienceB9 = SpeakingB10 = Writing

Complex Problem Solving Skills:C1 = Complex Problem Solving

Social Skills:SO1 = CoordinationSO2 = InstructingSO3 = NegotiationSO4 = PersuasionSO5 = Service OrientationSO6 = Social Perceptiveness

Technical Skills:T1 = Equipment MaintenanceT2 = Equipment SelectionT3 = InstallationT4 = Operation and ControlT5 = Operation MonitoringT6 = Operations AnalysisT7 = Programming

Source: Iowa Occupational Projections 2012-2020

Resource Management Skills:R1 = Management of Financial ResourcesR2 = Management of Material ResourcesR3 = Management of Personnel ResourcesR4 = Time Management

Systems Skills:SY1 = Judgment and Decision MakingSY2 = Systems AnalysisSY3 = Systems Evaluation

S = Short-term on-the-job trainingN = None

T8 = Quality Control AnalysisT9 = RepairingT10 = Technology DesignT11 = Troubleshooting

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A graphic design career is much more competitive and

skill-based, which i learned after taking some courses.

---brandon Corpstein

graphic design Student

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NORTHEAST IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE PrOGrAms OF stUdYApplied Management

Associate of Arts with coursework in: Business Administration Communication

Business and Web Programming

Business Specialist

Computer Aided Design (CAD) SpecialistComputer Analyst Business and Web Programming Information Security Mobile Application Development Networking Administration and Tech Support

Computer Technology, Networking and Programming

Graphic Design

Marketing Management

Mobile Applications Development

Network Administration and Tech Support

sUGGested hIGh sChOOl COUrsesArt

business Education

Communication

Computer Applications

English/Composition

Foreign Language

Graphic Arts

Math: Algebra, Technical Math

Music

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Theater

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Business Management and Administration careers encompass planning, organizing, directing and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive business operations. Business Management and Administration career opportunities are available in every sector of the economy.

Administrative support » Sample Careers Administrative Assistant Executive Assistant Receptionist Medical Transcriptionist Legal Secretary

Business Information management » Sample Careers Accountant Auditor Bookkeeper Certified Public Accountant Accounts Receivable Clerk Billing Clerk

General management » Sample Careers Entrepreneur General Manager Accounting Manager Billing Manager Payroll Manager Facilities Manager

human resources management » Sample Careers Human Resources Manager Compensation & Benefits Manager Corporate Trainer Personnel Recruiter Human Resources Assistant

Operations management » Sample Careers Systems Analyst Marketing Analyst Business Consultant Product Manager

FY10-12 Awards Conferred 3,009

Employed Continuing their Education

Average Median Wage $20,625

55% $40%

Graduates: The First Year

Source: Iowa Community Colleges FY10-FY12 Education Outcomes; Iowa Department of Education

Note: Information represents statewide outcomes. Salary information is only included for graduates who are not continuing education.

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ANNuAl GROWTh RATE = Ten year growth rate (not shown) divided by ten;

TOTAl ANNuAl OpENiNGS = Annual New Jobs plus Annual Replacements (rounded); * = Employment data suppression (Occupational employment data may not add up or equal occupational group totals due to rounding and/or suppression of occupations with less than ten rounded total annual openings.);

ENTRy WAGE = Average of the lowest third of reported wages for the occupation;

MEAN WAGE = Average wage computed by dividing the estimated total wage for an occupation by its weighted employment;

EduCATiON/WORk ExpERiENCE/JOb TRAiNiNG levels are determined by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Alternative pathways may exist as well as differing educational, training or licensing requirements per state. Iowa requirements are used in this publication when available. These include:

1EduCAtion:DP = Doctoral or Professional degreeMA = Master's degreeBA = Bachelor's degreeAS = Associate's degree

PS = Postsecondary non-degree awardSC = Some college, no degreeHS = High school diploma or equivalent< HS = Less than high school

2Work ExpEriEnCE:> 5 = More than 5 years1-5 = 1 to 5 years< 1 = Less than 1 yearN = None

3Job trAining:I = Internship/residencyA = ApprenticeshipL = Long-term on-the-job trainingM = Moderate-term on-the-job training

4top SkiLLS refers to the top five (or more if tied) most important skills for a particular occupation as identified by sampled workers' questionnaire responses conducted by occupational analysts of the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Information Network (O*NET). These include:

Basic Skills:B1 = Active LearningB2 = Active ListeningB3 = Critical ThinkingB4 = Learning StrategiesB5 = MathematicsB6 = MonitoringB7 = Reading Comprehension

B8 = ScienceB9 = SpeakingB10 = Writing

Complex Problem Solving Skills:C1 = Complex Problem Solving

Social Skills:SO1 = CoordinationSO2 = InstructingSO3 = NegotiationSO4 = PersuasionSO5 = Service OrientationSO6 = Social Perceptiveness

Technical Skills:T1 = Equipment MaintenanceT2 = Equipment SelectionT3 = InstallationT4 = Operation and ControlT5 = Operation MonitoringT6 = Operations AnalysisT7 = Programming

13-1161 Market Research Analysts & Marketing Specialists 3.2% 75 35 110 $53,790 $31,390 BA N N B7 B2 C1 B3 SY1 B9 B10

43-6013 Medical Secretaries 3.0% 125 50 175 $30,521 $23,552 HS N M B2 SO5 B9 B7 SO1 B10

15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 2.7% 20 15 40 $73,580 $49,036 BA N N B3 B5 C1 B7 SY1 SY2 SY3

13-1081 Logisticians 2.6% 15 5 20 $62,570 $46,990 BA N N B3 B2 C1 B6 B7

13-1111 Management Analysts 2.4% 130 85 210 $78,251 $45,849 BA <5 N B2 B7 B9 B3 C1

13-2082 Tax Preparers 2.4% 25 20 45 $31,977 $18,182 HS N M B7 B2 B3 B9 SO6

43-3021 Billing & Posting Clerks 2.2% 115 95 210 $33,683 $25,919 HS N S B2 B7 R4 B3 B9

11-9021 Construction Managers 2.2% 70 50 125 $73,944 $39,574 BA N M R4 B2 B3 R3 B9

11-3021 Computer & Information Systems Managers 2.1% 50 30 80 $111,404 $78,663 BA >5 N B7 B2 B3 C1 B6 B10

11-9151 Social & Community Service Managers 2.1% 50 50 100 $53,529 $34,763 BA >5 N B2 B9 R4 SO1 B3 SY1 R3 SO6

11-9111 Medical & Health Services Managers 2.0% 95 115 210 $77,968 $50,452 BA N N B7 B9 B2 B3 SY1

13-1051 Cost Estimators 2.0% 40 65 110 $57,300 $38,301 BA N N B5 B3 B9 B2 SY1

43-9041 Insurance Claims & Policy Processing Clerks 1.9% 60 85 145 $36,480 $28,081 HS N M B2 B7 B9 SO6 B3 B10

11-3121 Human Resources Managers 1.9% 10 15 30 $92,225 $56,539 BA >5 N B2 R3 SO6 B9 SO1 B3 B7

39-1021 First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers 1.8% 25 25 45 $34,726 $21,956 HS <5 N B2 SO6 B3 B9 SO1

13-2051 Financial Analysts 1.8% 35 45 80 $75,632 $47,855 BA N N B3 B7 B10 B2 C1

13-2041 Credit Analysts 1.7% 10 20 30 $66,221 $42,141 BA N N B3 B1 B2 SY1 B7 B9

15-1141 Database Administrators 1.7% 10 15 25 $73,192 $44,803 BA <5 N C1 B3 B6 B1 B2 B7

43-4051 Customer Service Reps 1.7% 420 670 1,090 $31,867 $21,813 HS N S B2 B9 SO5 SO4 B7

13-2011 Accountants & Auditors 1.7% 220 395 615 $62,184 $39,988 BA N N B2 B5 B7 B10 B9

11-3031 Financial Managers 1.6% 90 105 195 $106,656 $59,007 BA >5 N C1 B3 B2 B7 SY1 B9 B10

11-2021 Marketing Managers 1.6% 25 35 60 $110,580 $58,811 BA >5 N B2 B3 SO4 SO6 B9

13-1151 Training & Development Specialists 1.6% 40 45 85 $52,139 $33,362 BA <5 N B9 SO2 B4 B7 B2

27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 1.5% 35 30 65 $58,538 $35,571 BA N N B9 B2 B3 B7 B10

43-3051 Payroll & Timekeeping Clerks 1.5% 20 35 55 $36,728 $25,728 HS N M B2 B7 B9 R4 B6 B10

13-1141 Compensation, Benefits, & Job Analysis Specialists 1.5% 20 30 50 $61,785 $42,171 BA N N B2 B3 B7 B9 C1 SY2 B10

43-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Office & Admin Support Workers 1.5% 150 245 400 $47,053 $30,681 HS <5 N B2 B9 SO1 SO6 B3 R3

27-3042 Technical Writers 1.5% 5 15 20 $50,977 $36,589 BA <5 S B10 B7 B2 B9 B3

15-1199 Computer Occupations, All Other 1.5% 30 35 65 $62,111 $37,200 BA N N

43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 1.4% 25 80 110 $25,338 $16,909 HS N S SO5 B2 B7 SO1 B9

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S = Short-term on-the-job trainingN = None

T8 = Quality Control AnalysisT9 = RepairingT10 = Technology DesignT11 = Troubleshooting

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Source: Iowa Occupational Projections 2012-2020

S = Short-term on-the-job trainingN = None

T8 = Quality Control AnalysisT9 = RepairingT10 = Technology DesignT11 = Troubleshooting

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i found NiCC to be so accepting and, it was easy to come into the college

community and feel at home. business instructors at NiCC also suggested where

i could complete my internship last summer, and the bank hired me

full-time this year. ---

tasha Eubanks Administrative office Management student

NORTHEAST IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE PrOGrAms OF stUdYAccounting Clerk

Accounting Specialist

Administrative Office Associate

Administrative Office Management

Applied Management

Agriculture Business Agriculture Finance Agriculture Office Technician

Associate of Arts with coursework in: Business Administration

Business SpecialistComputer Analyst Business and Web Programming Information Security Mobile Application Development Networking Administration and Tech Support

Computer Technology, Networking and Programming

Entrepreneurial Cosmetology

Graphic Design

Health Information Technology

Marketing Management

Tourism

sUGGested hIGh sChOOl COUrsesAccounting

business Education

Communication

Economics

English/Composition

Foreign Language

Graphic Arts

Marketing

Math

pre-Employment Strategies

psychology

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Planning, managing and providing education and training services and related learning support services.

Administration & Administrative support » Sample Careers Superintendent Principal Curriculum Developer Education Researcher

Professional support services » Sample Careers Psychologist Social Worker Counselor

teaching/training » Sample Careers Preschool Teacher Special Education Teacher Elementary or Secondary Teacher Teacher Aid Childcare Worker Group Worker Professor

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51% $41%

Graduates: The First Year

FY10-12 Awards Conferred 90

Employed Continuing their Education

Average Median Wage $31,128

Source: Iowa Community Colleges FY10-FY12 Education Outcomes; Iowa Department of Education

Note: Information represents statewide outcomes. Salary information is only included for graduates who are not continuing education.

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27-3091 Interpreters & Translators 4.8% 25 5 30 $35,320 $24,056 BA N S B7 B9 B2 B6 B10

25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 3.6% 65 30 95 $125,247 $49,473 DP <5 N B7 B9 SO2 B3 B2 C1 B4 B10

25-1072 Nursing Instructors & Teachers, Postsecondary 3.5% 30 10 40 $63,875 $42,515 MA <5 N B9 B7 B1 B2 SO2

29-1031 Dietitians & Nutritionists 2.0% 15 10 25 $52,570 $39,811 BA N I B2 B9 B10 B3 SO1 B7 SO6

25-1042 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 1.9% 15 10 25 $82,205 $45,971 DP N N B9 B4 B7 B10 B2 SO2 B8

27-2022 Coaches & Scouts 1.7% 90 155 245 $27,881 $16,915 BA N N SO2 B9 R3 SY1 B6

11-9031 Educ Administrators, Preschool & Childcare Center/Program 1.5% 10 20 35 $39,356 $23,495 BA <5 N B2 B6 B9 SO1 B3 B7 SO6 R4

39-9032 Recreation Workers 1.5% 80 60 140 $22,776 $16,827 BA N N B2 SO1 SO5 SO6 B9

11-9033 Educ Administrators, Postsecondary 1.5% 35 60 90 $95,740 $53,042 MA >5 N B2 B3 B7 B9 SY1 B6 B10

25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Ex Special Educ 1.4% 60 120 180 $27,061 $19,310 AS N N B9 B4 SO2 B2 SO1 SO6

43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 1.4% 25 80 110 $25,338 $16,909 HS N S SO5 B2 B7 SO1 B9

25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 1.4% 15 15 30 $85,468 $39,895 DP N N B9 B7 B10 SO2 B2 B3 B4

25-1081 Educ Teachers, Postsecondary 1.4% 10 15 25 $63,555 $35,896 DP N N B9 B7 B2 B10 SO2 B6

11-9039 Educ Administrators, All Other 1.4% 5 10 20 $80,363 $46,603 BA <5 N

25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Ex Special Educ 1.3% 25 50 75 $46,877 $34,838 BA N I SO2 B2 SO6 B9 SO1 B4 B6

25-3021 Self-Enrichment Educ Teachers 1.3% 25 30 55 $34,705 $20,520 HS <5 N B2 SO6 B9 B3 SO2 B4

25-1199 Postsecondary Teachers, All Other 1.3% 65 80 145 $63,983 $28,186 DP N N

39-9031 Fitness Trainers & Aerobics Instructors 1.3% 35 35 70 $24,382 $16,823 HS N S SO2 SO5 B9 B2 B4 B6 SO6

25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 1.3% 15 10 30 $67,203 $48,160 MA >5 N B7 B9 B4 B10 B1 B2 B6

25-1194 Vocational Educ Teachers, Postsecondary 1.2% 10 15 25 $45,245 $27,652 BA <5 N SO2 B4 B2 B3 B6

25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Ex Special Educ 1.2% 265 480 745 $48,949 $35,280 BA N I SO2 B9 B4 B2 B1 B6 SO6

25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Ex Special & Career/Technical Educ 1.2% 140 250 390 $51,055 $36,773 BA N I SO2 B2 B7 B4 SO6 B10

25-1123 English Language & Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 1.2% 10 15 25 $61,533 $34,725 DP N N B7 B9 SO2 B10 B2

21-1012 Educ, Guidance, School, & Vocational Counselors 1.1% 30 55 85 $49,483 $34,697 MA N N B2 B9 B7 SO6 B3 B10

13-1041 Compliance Officers 1.1% 20 35 60 $60,863 $44,428 BA N M B1 B3 B9 C1 B7

27-3043 Writers & Authors 1.1% 20 35 55 $44,565 $25,734 BA N M B7 B10 B2 B9 B3

25-3011 Adult Basic & Secondary Educ & Literacy Teachers & Instructors 1.0% 5 10 20 $40,063 $26,124 BA N I SO2 B9 B2 B7 B10

19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, & School Psychologists .09% 15 35 50 $73,445 $45,569 DP N I B2 B7 SO6 B9 B10

25-4031 Library Technicians .08% 15 105 120 $27,130 $17,600 PS N N B6 B9 B2 SO5 B3 SO6

25-4021 Librarians .08% 10 35 45 $46,457 $26,510 MA N N B7 B2 B9 B10 B6

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ENTRy WAGE = Average of the lowest third of reported wages for the occupation;

MEAN WAGE = Average wage computed by dividing the estimated total wage for an occupation by its weighted employment;

EduCATiON/WORk ExpERiENCE/JOb TRAiNiNG levels are determined by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Alternative pathways may exist as well as differing educational, training or licensing requirements per state. Iowa requirements are used in this publication when available. These include:

1EduCAtion:DP = Doctoral or Professional degreeMA = Master's degreeBA = Bachelor's degreeAS = Associate's degree

PS = Postsecondary non-degree awardSC = Some college, no degreeHS = High school diploma or equivalent< HS = Less than high school

2Work ExpEriEnCE:> 5 = More than 5 years1-5 = 1 to 5 years< 1 = Less than 1 yearN = None

3Job trAining:I = Internship/residencyA = ApprenticeshipL = Long-term on-the-job trainingM = Moderate-term on-the-job training

4top SkiLLS refers to the top five (or more if tied) most important skills for a particular occupation as identified by sampled workers' questionnaire responses conducted by occupational analysts of the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Information Network (O*NET). These include:

Basic Skills:B1 = Active LearningB2 = Active ListeningB3 = Critical ThinkingB4 = Learning StrategiesB5 = MathematicsB6 = MonitoringB7 = Reading Comprehension

B8 = ScienceB9 = SpeakingB10 = Writing

Complex Problem Solving Skills:C1 = Complex Problem Solving

Social Skills:SO1 = CoordinationSO2 = InstructingSO3 = NegotiationSO4 = PersuasionSO5 = Service OrientationSO6 = Social Perceptiveness

Technical Skills:T1 = Equipment MaintenanceT2 = Equipment SelectionT3 = InstallationT4 = Operation and ControlT5 = Operation MonitoringT6 = Operations AnalysisT7 = Programming

Source: Iowa Occupational Projections 2012-2020

Resource Management Skills:R1 = Management of Financial ResourcesR2 = Management of Material ResourcesR3 = Management of Personnel ResourcesR4 = Time Management

Systems Skills:SY1 = Judgment and Decision MakingSY2 = Systems AnalysisSY3 = Systems Evaluation

S = Short-term on-the-job trainingN = None

T8 = Quality Control AnalysisT9 = RepairingT10 = Technology DesignT11 = Troubleshooting

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i’m so excited that i have started my classes at NiCC. As an Early Childhood student and future

graduate, i will be teaching the future – the children – and have

an impact on their lives.

---brooke kintzle

Early Childhood student

NORTHEAST IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE PrOGrAms OF stUdYAdministrative Office Associate

Administrative Office Management

Accounting Clerk

Accounting Specialist

Associate of Arts with coursework in: Early Childhood Education Human Services Psychology

Associate of Science with coursework in: Industrial Technology Teacher Education

Coaching

Early Childhood Education

Human Services Generalist

sUGGested hIGh sChOOl COUrsesbusiness Education

Communication

Computer Applications

English/Composition

Family and Consumer Sciences

Foreign Language

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Planning services for financial and investment planning, banking, insurance, and business financial management.

Accounting » Sample Careers Accountant Payroll Clerk

Banking services » Sample Careers Loan Officer Teller Debt Counselor Customer Service Representative

Business Finance » Sample Careers Economist Financial Analyst Controller

Insurance » Sample Careers Claims Agent Insurance Appraiser Underwriter Sales Agent

securities & Investments » Sample Careers Personal Financial Advisor Tax Preparer Investment Advisor

56% $44%

Graduates: The First Year

FY10-12 Awards Conferred 29

Employed Continuing their Education

Average Median Wage $21,021

Source: Iowa Community Colleges FY10-FY12 Education Outcomes; Iowa Department of Education

Note: Information represents statewide outcomes. Salary information is only included for graduates who are not continuing education.

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ANNuAl GROWTh RATE = Ten year growth rate (not shown) divided by ten;

TOTAl ANNuAl OpENiNGS = Annual New Jobs plus Annual Replacements (rounded); * = Employment data suppression (Occupational employment data may not add up or equal occupational group totals due to rounding and/or suppression of occupations with less than ten rounded total annual openings.);

ENTRy WAGE = Average of the lowest third of reported wages for the occupation;

MEAN WAGE = Average wage computed by dividing the estimated total wage for an occupation by its weighted employment;

EduCATiON/WORk ExpERiENCE/JOb TRAiNiNG levels are determined by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Alternative pathways may exist as well as differing educational, training or licensing requirements per state. Iowa requirements are used in this publication when available. These include:

1EduCAtion:DP = Doctoral or Professional degreeMA = Master's degreeBA = Bachelor's degreeAS = Associate's degree

PS = Postsecondary non-degree awardSC = Some college, no degreeHS = High school diploma or equivalent< HS = Less than high school

2Work ExpEriEnCE:> 5 = More than 5 years1-5 = 1 to 5 years< 1 = Less than 1 yearN = None

3Job trAining:I = Internship/residencyA = ApprenticeshipL = Long-term on-the-job trainingM = Moderate-term on-the-job training

4top SkiLLS refers to the top five (or more if tied) most important skills for a particular occupation as identified by sampled workers' questionnaire responses conducted by occupational analysts of the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Information Network (O*NET). These include:

Basic Skills:B1 = Active LearningB2 = Active ListeningB3 = Critical ThinkingB4 = Learning StrategiesB5 = MathematicsB6 = MonitoringB7 = Reading Comprehension

B8 = ScienceB9 = SpeakingB10 = Writing

Complex Problem Solving Skills:C1 = Complex Problem Solving

Social Skills:SO1 = CoordinationSO2 = InstructingSO3 = NegotiationSO4 = PersuasionSO5 = Service OrientationSO6 = Social Perceptiveness

Technical Skills:T1 = Equipment MaintenanceT2 = Equipment SelectionT3 = InstallationT4 = Operation and ControlT5 = Operation MonitoringT6 = Operations AnalysisT7 = Programming

15-2011 Actuaries 3.9% 20 15 35 $93,595 $58,921 BA N L B5 B3 SY1 C1 B7

13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 3.3% 50 25 80 $77,937 $42,624 BA N N B3 B9 B7 SY1 B10

13-2082 Tax Preparers 2.4% 25 20 45 $31,977 $18,182 HS N M B7 B2 B3 B9 SO6

41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 2.4% 145 145 290 $52,879 $25,117 HS N M B2 B7 B9 B10 B3 SO4 R4

13-2071 Credit Counselors 2.2% 10 10 20 $37,945 $25,475 BA N M B2 B3 B7 B9 SO6

43-4131 Loan Interviewers & Clerks 2.1% 70 20 90 $33,643 $26,602 HS N S B2 B9 B7 B3 SO6 B6 SO5

43-3011 Bill & Account Collectors 2.1% 80 105 185 $31,500 $24,723 HS N M B2 B9 SO6 SO4 B3 SO3 B7

13-2072 Loan Officers 2.0% 105 95 200 $63,572 $37,364 BA N M B9 B2 SY1 B7 B3

43-9041 Insurance Claims & Policy Processing Clerks 1.9% 60 85 145 $36,480 $28,081 HS N M B2 B7 B9 SO6 B3 B10

13-2051 Financial Analysts 1.8% 35 45 80 $75,632 $47,855 BA N N B3 B7 B10 B2 C1

13-2041 Credit Analysts 1.7% 10 20 30 $66,221 $42,141 BA N N B3 B1 B2 SY1 B7 B9

41-3031 Securities, Commodities, & Financial Services Sales Agents 1.7% 55 75 130 $77,338 $30,816 BA N M B9 B2 B3 SO4 B7 SY2

13-2011 Accountants & Auditors 1.7% 220 395 615 $62,184 $39,988 BA N N B2 B5 B7 B10 B9

11-3031 Financial Managers 1.6% 90 105 195 $106,656 $59,007 BA >5 N C1 B3 B2 B7 SY1 B9 B10

13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, & Investigators 1.6% 60 90 150 $53,692 $35,851 HS N L B7 B10 B2 B3 B9

25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 1.4% 15 15 30 $85,468 $39,895 DP N N B9 B7 B10 SO2 B2 B3 B4

13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 1.3% 20 20 40 $57,854 $34,846 BA N M

43-3071 Tellers 1.3% 115 410 525 $25,081 $20,277 HS N S B2 B9 B3 B5 B7 SO5

23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, & Searchers 1.3% 10 10 20 $36,358 $23,673 HS N S B9 B2 B3 B7 R4

13-2021 Appraisers & Assessors of Real Estate 1.2% 20 15 40 $62,922 $35,048 BA N L B2 B3 B9 B7 SO6

41-4012 Sales Reps, Wholesale & Mfg, Ex Technical & Scientific Products 1.1% 190 345 535 $61,660 $32,003 HS N M B9 B2 SO4 SO6 B3 SO3

41-9041 Telemarketers .09% 50 120 170 $23,468 $17,025 <HS N S B9 SO4 B2 SO5 SO6

43-4141 New Accounts Clerks .06% 5 20 20 $34,072 $26,845 HS N M B9 B2 SO6 B6 SO5

13-2053 Insurance Underwriters .03% 5 50 55 $60,896 $40,709 BA N M B2 SY1 B7 B3 B9

43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Ex Computer -.07% 0 20 20 $29,457 $20,341 HS N S T4 T5 B6 R4 B2 C1 B3 SY1 B7

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T8 = Quality Control AnalysisT9 = RepairingT10 = Technology DesignT11 = Troubleshooting

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Education is priceless; with education, you can go a lot further.

This is such an awesome college, and i’m glad i chose NiCC.

---Jean rolfe

business Administration graduate

NORTHEAST IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE PrOGrAms OF stUdYAccounting Clerk

Accounting Specialist

Agriculture Business Agriculture Finance Agriculture Office Technician

Applied Management

Associate of Arts with coursework in: Business Administration

Business Specialist

Finance

Marketing Management

sUGGested hIGh sChOOl COUrsesAccounting

business Education

Computer Applications

Economics

Foreign Language

Math

pre-Employment Strategies

Statistics

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Planning, managing and providing therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health informatics, support services and biotechnology research and development.

Biotechnology research & development » Sample Careers Biochemist Cell Biologist Lab Technician Research Assistant Toxicologist

diagnostic services » Sample Careers Clinical Lab Technician Electrocardiographic (ECG) Technician Electronic Diagnostic (EEG) Technologist Geneticist Nutritionist Phlebotomist Radiologist

health Informatics » Sample Careers Registration Clerk Unit Coordinator Health Information Coder Medical Biller Medical Reimbursement Specialist Clinical Data Analyst Public Health Educator Transcriptionist Medical Documentation Specialist Health Information Software Specialist

therapeutic services » Sample Careers Physician Physician Assistant Athletic Trainer Chiropractor Dental Assistant Dietician Massage Therapist Paramedic Registered Nurse Licensed Practical Nurse Respiratory Therapist Physical Therapist Counselor Social Worker Veterinarian support services » Sample Careers Environmental Services Facilities Manager Food Service Materials Manager

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Graduates: The First Year

FY10-12 Awards Conferred 11,460

Employed Continuing their Education

Average Median Wage $30,742

Source: Iowa Community Colleges FY10-FY12 Education Outcomes; Iowa Department of Education

Note: Information represents statewide outcomes. Salary information is only included for graduates who are not continuing education.

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29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 4.4% 25 10 30 $59,167 $48,896 AS N N B9 B2 B7 SO6 B3 B6 B8 R4

31-2011 Occupational Therapy Assistants 4.4% 15 10 25 $51,659 $41,051 AS N N B7 B2 SY1 SO6 B9 R4 B10

31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 3.8% 30 20 50 $47,339 $35,740 AS N N B9 B2 SO6 B6 SO1 B3 B7 B10

25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 3.6% 65 30 95 $125,247 $49,473 DP <5 N B7 B9 SO2 B3 B2 C1 B4 B10

25-1072 Nursing Instructors & Teachers, Postsecondary 3.5% 30 10 40 $63,875 $42,515 MA <5 N B9 B7 B1 B2 SO2

31-1011 Home Health Aides 3.3% 340 195 540 $22,754 $18,810 <HS N S B2 SO5 B3 SO6 B6

29-1123 Physical Therapists 3.2% 55 40 95 $80,875 $63,053 DP N N B2 B9 B7 B3 SO6 R4

29-1071 Physician Assistants 3.2% 25 15 35 $90,094 $70,244 MA N N B2 B3 B9 B7 SY1 B6 SO6

15-1121 Computer Systems Analysts 3.1% 165 85 250 $77,326 $53,887 BA N N B3 B2 B7 B9 SY2

29-1122 Occupational Therapists 3.1% 25 10 40 $73,404 $57,457 MA N N B2 B7 B9 B3 SO5 SO6

43-6013 Medical Secretaries 3.0 125 50 175 $30,521 $23,552 HS N M B2 SO5 B9 B7 SO1 B10

29-1129 Therapists, All Other 3.0% 15 5 20 $59,970 $38,782 BA N N

31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 2.8% 20 15 35 $26,481 $20,091 HS N S B2 SO5 SO1 SO5 B9

29-2056 Veterinary Technologists & Technicians 2.8% 20 5 25 $31,137 $23,161 AS N N B3 B6 B2 B9 SO5

29-1171 Nurse Practitioners 2.8% 20 15 35 $85,289 $65,720 MA N N B2 B7 B8 B9 B3 B6 SO6

31-9011 Massage Therapists 2.7% 25 10 30 $33,555 $17,463 PS N N B2 B9 SO5 B3 SO6

21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 2.7% 20 15 40 $36,599 $23,414 MA N I B2 SO6 SO5 B9 B6

29-2021 Dental Hygienists 2.7% 55 50 105 $67,195 $57,693 AS N N B2 B9 B3 B7 SO6

29-2099 Health Technologists & Technicians, All Other 2.5% 25 10 35 $39,163 $27,315 HS N N

29-2055 Surgical Technologists 2.5% 15 5 20 $38,236 $31,522 PS N N B6 SO1 T5 B2 B1 B9

29-2012 Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technicians 2.5% 35 40 75 $40,637 $29,692 AS N N B2 B3 B7 B8 T5 B9

21-1011 Substance Abuse & Behavioral Disorder Counselors 2.4% 30 30 60 $40,086 $25,727 HS N M B2 SO6 B3 B9 B6 SO5

31-9092 Medical Assistants 2.3% 85 70 155 $30,612 $23,438 PS N N B2 B9 SO6 B6 B7

15-1151 Computer User Support Specialists 2.3% 115 75 190 $40,632 $23,731 SC N M B2 B9 B7 B3 B10

43-3021 Billing & Posting Clerks 2.2% 115 95 210 $33,683 $25,919 HS N S B2 B7 R4 B3 B9

21-1093 Social & Human Service Assistants 2.1% 105 130 240 $29,470 $20,024 HS N S SO5 SO6 B2 B9 B7 B10

29-9099 Healthcare Practitioners & Technical Workers, All Other 2.1% 20 25 45 $42,418 $25,652 BA N N

21-1019 Counselors, All Other 2.1% 10 10 25 $37,182 $23,331 MA N N

29-2061 Licensed Practical & Licensed Vocational Nurses 2.1% 160 185 345 $38,224 $31,923 PS N N B2 B9 B3 B7 SO1 SO5

29-1041 Optometrists 2.1% 10 15 25 $127,947 $69,952 DP N N B8 B2 B3 B9 SO1 B7 SO5

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MEAN WAGE = Average wage computed by dividing the estimated total wage for an occupation by its weighted employment;

EduCATiON/WORk ExpERiENCE/JOb TRAiNiNG levels are determined by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Alternative pathways may exist as well as differing educational, training or licensing requirements per state. Iowa requirements are used in this publication when available. These include:

1EduCAtion:DP = Doctoral or Professional degreeMA = Master's degreeBA = Bachelor's degreeAS = Associate's degree

PS = Postsecondary non-degree awardSC = Some college, no degreeHS = High school diploma or equivalent< HS = Less than high school

2Work ExpEriEnCE:> 5 = More than 5 years1-5 = 1 to 5 years< 1 = Less than 1 yearN = None

3Job trAining:I = Internship/residencyA = ApprenticeshipL = Long-term on-the-job trainingM = Moderate-term on-the-job training

4top SkiLLS refers to the top five (or more if tied) most important skills for a particular occupation as identified by sampled workers' questionnaire responses conducted by occupational analysts of the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Information Network (O*NET). These include:

Basic Skills:B1 = Active LearningB2 = Active ListeningB3 = Critical ThinkingB4 = Learning StrategiesB5 = MathematicsB6 = MonitoringB7 = Reading Comprehension

B8 = ScienceB9 = SpeakingB10 = Writing

Complex Problem Solving Skills:C1 = Complex Problem Solving

Social Skills:SO1 = CoordinationSO2 = InstructingSO3 = NegotiationSO4 = PersuasionSO5 = Service OrientationSO6 = Social Perceptiveness

Technical Skills:T1 = Equipment MaintenanceT2 = Equipment SelectionT3 = InstallationT4 = Operation and ControlT5 = Operation MonitoringT6 = Operations AnalysisT7 = Programming

Source: Iowa Occupational Projections 2012-2020

Resource Management Skills:R1 = Management of Financial ResourcesR2 = Management of Material ResourcesR3 = Management of Personnel ResourcesR4 = Time Management

Systems Skills:SY1 = Judgment and Decision MakingSY2 = Systems AnalysisSY3 = Systems Evaluation

S = Short-term on-the-job trainingN = None

T8 = Quality Control AnalysisT9 = RepairingT10 = Technology DesignT11 = Troubleshooting

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NiCC and the scholarships i received changed my life because they have lessened the financial

burden of costs that are not offset by financial aid. These scholarships have

also given me the opportunity to connect to the community.

---Abby Huber

Medical transcriptionist graduate

NORTHEAST IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE PrOGrAms OF stUdYAssociate of Arts with coursework in: Business Administration Human Service PsychologyAssociate of Science Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)Computer Analyst Business and Web Programming Information Security Mobile Application Development Networking Administration and Tech SupportComputer Technology, Networking and ProgrammingDental AssistingElectroneurodiagnostic TechnologyEmergency Medical TechnicianHealth Information TechnologyHuman Services GeneralistMassage TherapyMedical AssistantMedical Laboratory TechnicianNursingParamedic Practical NursingRadiologic Technology Respiratory CareSurgical Technology

sUGGested hIGh sChOOl COUrsesAnatomy & physiologyCertified Nurse AideCommunicationDosage CalculationsFamily and Consumer SciencesFirst Aid/CpRForeign LanguageHealth OccupationsLaboratory ScienceMathMedical TerminologyNutritionpre-Employment Strategiespsychology

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Hospitality & Tourism encompasses the management, marketing and operations of restaurants and other food services, lodging, attractions, recreation events and travel related services.

restaurants & Food/Beverage services » Sample Careers Food and Beverage Manager Kitchen Manager Restaurant Owner Cook Caterer travel & tourism » Sample Careers Director of Tourism Director of Convention and Visitors Bureau Travel Agent Event Planner Welcome Center Supervisor Tour Guide

lodging » Sample Careers Front Office Manager Executive Housekeeper Food and Beverage Director Front Desk Supervisor Maintenance Worker recreation, Amusements & Attractions » Sample Careers Club Manager Resort Trainer Gaming and Casino Manager Theme Parks/Amusement Park Group Events Manager Museum/Zoo/Aquarium Exhibit Developer

64% $35%

Graduates: The First Year

FY10-12 Awards Conferred 518

Employed Continuing their Education

Average Median Wage $19,031

Source: Iowa Community Colleges FY10-FY12 Education Outcomes; Iowa Department of Education

Note: Information represents statewide outcomes. Salary information is only included for graduates who are not continuing education.

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ANNuAl GROWTh RATE = Ten year growth rate (not shown) divided by ten;

TOTAl ANNuAl OpENiNGS = Annual New Jobs plus Annual Replacements (rounded); * = Employment data suppression (Occupational employment data may not add up or equal occupational group totals due to rounding and/or suppression of occupations with less than ten rounded total annual openings.);

ENTRy WAGE = Average of the lowest third of reported wages for the occupation;

MEAN WAGE = Average wage computed by dividing the estimated total wage for an occupation by its weighted employment;

EduCATiON/WORk ExpERiENCE/JOb TRAiNiNG levels are determined by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Alternative pathways may exist as well as differing educational, training or licensing requirements per state. Iowa requirements are used in this publication when available. These include:

1EduCAtion:DP = Doctoral or Professional degreeMA = Master's degreeBA = Bachelor's degreeAS = Associate's degree

PS = Postsecondary non-degree awardSC = Some college, no degreeHS = High school diploma or equivalent< HS = Less than high school

2Work ExpEriEnCE:> 5 = More than 5 years1-5 = 1 to 5 years< 1 = Less than 1 yearN = None

3Job trAining:I = Internship/residencyA = ApprenticeshipL = Long-term on-the-job trainingM = Moderate-term on-the-job training

4top SkiLLS refers to the top five (or more if tied) most important skills for a particular occupation as identified by sampled workers' questionnaire responses conducted by occupational analysts of the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Information Network (O*NET). These include:

Basic Skills:B1 = Active LearningB2 = Active ListeningB3 = Critical ThinkingB4 = Learning StrategiesB5 = MathematicsB6 = MonitoringB7 = Reading Comprehension

B8 = ScienceB9 = SpeakingB10 = Writing

Complex Problem Solving Skills:C1 = Complex Problem Solving

Social Skills:SO1 = CoordinationSO2 = InstructingSO3 = NegotiationSO4 = PersuasionSO5 = Service OrientationSO6 = Social Perceptiveness

Technical Skills:T1 = Equipment MaintenanceT2 = Equipment SelectionT3 = InstallationT4 = Operation and ControlT5 = Operation MonitoringT6 = Operations AnalysisT7 = Programming

27-3091 Interpreters & Translators 4.8% 25 5 30 $35,320 $24,056 BA N S B7 B9 B2 B6 B10

13-1121 Meeting, Convention, & Event Planners 3.9% 15 5 25 $45,839 $28,695 BA N N B2 B9 B3 B7 R4

35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 2.5% 65 75 140 $20,463 $16,828 <HS N S B2 SO5 SO6 B9 SO1

43-4081 Hotel, Motel, & Resort Desk Clerks 2.0% 60 145 205 $18,873 $16,905 HS N S SO6 SO5 B9 B2 SO1

39-3011 Gaming Dealers 1.9% 30 25 55 $17,740 $16,749 HS N S B9 B2 B6 SO6 B3

39-1011 Gaming Supervisors 1.8% 10 15 25 $47,952 $34,054 HS <5 N B6 B2 B9 SO6 SO1 B3

37-2012 Maids & Housekeeping Cleaners 1.7% 230 265 495 $20,569 $16,802 <HS N S B2 SO5 SO6 R4 B3 B6 B9

37-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping & Janitorial Workers 1.7% 40 55 95 $34,386 $21,286 HS <5 N SO6 B9 SO1 R3 B6 R4

35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 1.6% 160 200 355 $20,135 $16,785 <HS <5 M SO1 B6 B2 B3 SY1 T8 B9

39-9041 Residential Advisors 1.6% 5 20 25 $25,397 $19,716 HS N S SO6 B6 B9 SO1 B3 B6

35-3021 Combined Food Preparation & Serving Workers, Incl Fast Food 1.6% 500 1,230 1,730 $18,131 $16,775 <HS N S B2 SO5 B9 SO1 B6 SO6

11-9081 Lodging Managers 1.5% 15 30 45 $39,406 $24,531 HS <5 N B2 SO1 B3 R3 B9

39-3091 Amusement & Recreation Attendants 1.5% 45 145 190 $18,397 $16,780 <HS N S B9 B2 SO5 SO6 T4

35-1012 First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation & Serving Workers 1.5% 125 235 365 $28,781 $19,122 HS <5 N B9 B2 SO1 SO5 R3 B6

37-1012 First-Line Supervisors of Landscape/Lawn/Grounds Workers 1.5% 25 20 40 $42,083 $28,194 HS <5 N B2 SO1 B3 R3 B6 B9

39-9032 Recreation Workers 1.5% 80 60 140 $22,776 $16,827 BA N N B2 SO1 SO5 SO6 B9

35-3011 Bartenders 1.4% 115 300 415 $18,549 $16,754 <HS N S B2 SO5 SO6 B9 B3

27-1026 Merchandise Displayers & Window Trimmers 1.4% 15 25 40 $24,891 $19,115 HS N M B2 B9 B3 SY1 SO6 R4

51-3022 Meat, Poultry & Fish Cutters & Trimmers 1.3% 80 155 235 $26,884 $22,109 <HS N S B2 SO1 B3 B6 B9

25-3021 Self-Enrichment Educ Teachers 1.3% 25 30 55 $34,705 $20,520 HS <5 N B2 SO6 B9 B3 SO2 B4

51-3011 Bakers 1.3% 20 35 50 $24,290 $17,679 <HS N L B2 B6 SO1 B3 B7 SO6 B9

37-2011 Janitors & Cleaners, Ex Maids & Housekeeping Cleaners 1.2% 335 505 840 $24,585 $16,930 <HS N S B3 B2 SO1 SO6 B9 R4

35-2012 Cooks, Institution & Cafeteria 1.2% 105 165 270 $22,989 $17,645 <HS N S R4 B2 B3 B6 B7 SO5

51-6011 Laundry & Dry-Cleaning Workers 1.2% 35 85 120 $21,819 $16,893 <HS N S B2 B3 B6 T4 B9

35-9011 Dining Room & Cafeteria Attendants & Bartender Helpers 1.1% 35 135 175 $18,102 $16,838 <HS N S SO5 SO6 B2 SO1 B6

51-3021 Butchers & Meat Cutters 1.1% 25 55 75 $25,009 $17,548 <HS N L B6 B2 B3 SO4 SO6 B9

39-7011 Tour Guides & Escorts 1.0% 5 20 25 $19,843 $16,814 HS N M B9 B2 SO6 SO5 SO1 B7

53-6021 Parking Lot Attendants 1.0% 5 30 35 $21,190 $16,880 <HS N S B9 SO5 SO6 B2 SO3

35-1011 Chefs & Head Cooks 0.9% 5 10 20 $37,695 $24,088 HS >5 N B6 B3 R3 R4 B2 SY1 SO6 B9

35-9021 Dishwashers 0.8% 35 200 240 $18,087 $16,813 <HS N S R4 B2 SO1 B6 B3 T4 T5 T8 SO6

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T8 = Quality Control AnalysisT9 = RepairingT10 = Technology DesignT11 = Troubleshooting

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T8 = Quality Control AnalysisT9 = RepairingT10 = Technology DesignT11 = Troubleshooting

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NiCC is a perfect way to get an education without the expense of a

university, and class sizes are kept low to accommodate more one-on-one attention for students. instructors and staff at NiCC

are always helpful and attentive.---

Sarah Mast Administrative Assistant graduate

NORTHEAST IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE PrOGrAms OF stUdYAccounting ClerkAccounting SpecialistAdministrative Office AssociateAdministrative Office ManagementApplied ManagementAssociate of Arts with coursework in: Business Administration Communication Criminal Justice PsychologyBusiness SpecialistComputer Analyst Business and Web Programming Information Security Mobile Application Development Networking Administration and Tech SupportFinanceGraphic DesignMarketing ManagementTourism

sUGGested hIGh sChOOl COUrsesbusiness Education

Communication

Computer Applications

Family and Consumer Sciences

Foreign Language

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Preparing individuals for employment in career pathways that relate to families and human needs.

Consumer services » Sample Careers Consumer Credit Counselor Banker Customer Service Representative Inside Sales Representative Buyer

Counseling & mental health services » Sample Careers School Counselor/Psychologist Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor Marriage, Child and Family Counselor early Childhood development & services » Sample Careers Childcare Facility Director Preschool Teacher Nanny Teacher Assistant Childcare Worker

Family & Community services » Sample Careers Adult Day Care Coordinator Religious Leader Human Services Worker Social Services Worker Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

Personal Care services » Sample Careers Cosmetologist Manicurist and Pedicurist Esthetician Massage Therapist Funeral Director Spa Attendant

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42% $50%

Graduates: The First Year

FY10-12 Awards Conferred 932

Employed Continuing their Education

Average Median Wage $15,972

Source: Iowa Community Colleges FY10-FY12 Education Outcomes; Iowa Department of Education

Note: Information represents statewide outcomes. Salary information is only included for graduates who are not continuing education.

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27-3091 Interpreters & Translators 4.8% 25 5 30 $35,320 $24,056 BA N S B7 B9 B2 B6 B10

39-9021 Personal Care Aides 3.7% 225 45 270 $21,793 $17,848 <HS N S SO5 B2 SO6 B3 B9

31-9011 Massage Therapists 2.7% 25 10 30 $33,555 $17,463 PS N N B2 B9 SO5 B3 SO6

21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 2.7% 20 15 40 $36,599 $23,414 MA N I B2 SO6 SO5 B9 B6

21-1013 Marriage & Family Therapists 2.6% 10 10 20 $38,182 $24,752 MA N I B2 SO6 B9 SY1 C1 B6 SO5

21-1011 Substance Abuse & Behavioral Disorder Counselors 2.4% 30 30 60 $40,086 $25,727 HS N M B2 SO6 B3 B9 B6 SO5

39-5011 Barbers 2.3% 10 10 20 PS N N B2 B9 B6 SO6 SO5

13-2071 Credit Counselors 2.2% 10 10 20 $37,945 $25,475 BA N M B2 B3 B7 B9 SO6

39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, & Cosmetologists 2.1% 175 190 365 $25,949 $16,797 PS N N B2 SO5 B3 B9 B1 SY1 SO6

21-1093 Social & Human Service Assistants 2.1% 105 130 240 $29,470 $20,024 HS N S SO5 SO6 B2 B9 B7 B10

21-1022 Healthcare Social Workers 2.1% 35 35 65 $46,906 $33,490 MA N N B2 SO6 B9 SO5 B7

11-9151 Social & Community Service Managers 2.1% 50 50 100 $53,529 $34,763 BA >5 N B2 B9 R4 SO1 B3 SY1 R3 SO6

21-1019 Counselors, All Other 2.1% 10 10 25 $37,182 $23,331 MA N N

39-9011 Childcare Workers 2.1% 350 500 850 $18,347 $16,781 HS N S B6 SO5 B9 B3 SO6

21-1023 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Workers 2.0% 30 35 65 $40,839 $28,323 BA N N SO6 B2 B9 SO5 B3 B7

21-1021 Child, Family, & School Social Workers 1.9% 85 95 175 $40,212 $25,579 BA N N B2 B9 B7 SO6 B3 B6 SO5

29-1069 Physicians & Surgeons, All Other 1.9% 30 40 70 $223,149 $151,428 DP N I

21-1029 Social Workers, All Other 1.8% 15 20 35 $54,035 $32,233 BA N N

39-1021 First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers 1.8% 25 25 45 $34,726 $21,956 HS <5 N B2 SO6 B3 B9 SO1

11-9141 Property, Real Estate, & Community Association Managers 1.7% 30 40 65 $49,231 $23,125 HS <5 N B9 B2 SO3 SO1 B7

43-4051 Customer Service Reps 1.7% 420 670 1,090 $31,867 $21,813 HS N S B2 B9 SO5 SO4 B7

11-2021 Marketing Managers 1.6% 25 35 60 $110,580 $58,811 BA >5 N B2 B3 SO4 SO6 B9

21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 1.6% 35 45 80 $36,136 $22,298 MA N N B2 B9 SO6 SO1 B6

39-9041 Residential Advisors 1.6% 5 20 25 $25,397 $19,716 HS N S SO6 B6 B9 SO1 B3 B6

21-1091 Health Educators 1.6% 10 15 20 $55,657 $38,494 BA N N B9 B2 B10 B7 B3

43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 1.5% 15 20 35 $49,795 $37,739 HS N M B9 B2 B7 B3 SO6

27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 1.5% 35 30 65 $58,538 $35,571 BA N N B9 B2 B3 B7 B10

39-9032 Recreation Workers 1.5% 80 60 140 $22,776 $16,827 BA N N B2 SO1 SO5 SO6 B9

27-3042 Technical Writers 1.5% 5 15 20 $50,977 $36,589 BA <5 S B10 B7 B2 B9 B3

25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Ex Special Educ 1.4% 60 120 180 $27,061 $19,310 AS N N B9 B4 SO2 B2 SO1 SO6

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ENTRy WAGE = Average of the lowest third of reported wages for the occupation;

MEAN WAGE = Average wage computed by dividing the estimated total wage for an occupation by its weighted employment;

EduCATiON/WORk ExpERiENCE/JOb TRAiNiNG levels are determined by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Alternative pathways may exist as well as differing educational, training or licensing requirements per state. Iowa requirements are used in this publication when available. These include:

1EduCAtion:DP = Doctoral or Professional degreeMA = Master's degreeBA = Bachelor's degreeAS = Associate's degree

PS = Postsecondary non-degree awardSC = Some college, no degreeHS = High school diploma or equivalent< HS = Less than high school

2Work ExpEriEnCE:> 5 = More than 5 years1-5 = 1 to 5 years< 1 = Less than 1 yearN = None

3Job trAining:I = Internship/residencyA = ApprenticeshipL = Long-term on-the-job trainingM = Moderate-term on-the-job training

4top SkiLLS refers to the top five (or more if tied) most important skills for a particular occupation as identified by sampled workers' questionnaire responses conducted by occupational analysts of the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Information Network (O*NET). These include:

Basic Skills:B1 = Active LearningB2 = Active ListeningB3 = Critical ThinkingB4 = Learning StrategiesB5 = MathematicsB6 = MonitoringB7 = Reading Comprehension

B8 = ScienceB9 = SpeakingB10 = Writing

Complex Problem Solving Skills:C1 = Complex Problem Solving

Social Skills:SO1 = CoordinationSO2 = InstructingSO3 = NegotiationSO4 = PersuasionSO5 = Service OrientationSO6 = Social Perceptiveness

Technical Skills:T1 = Equipment MaintenanceT2 = Equipment SelectionT3 = InstallationT4 = Operation and ControlT5 = Operation MonitoringT6 = Operations AnalysisT7 = Programming

Source: Iowa Occupational Projections 2012-2020

Resource Management Skills:R1 = Management of Financial ResourcesR2 = Management of Material ResourcesR3 = Management of Personnel ResourcesR4 = Time Management

Systems Skills:SY1 = Judgment and Decision MakingSY2 = Systems AnalysisSY3 = Systems Evaluation

S = Short-term on-the-job trainingN = None

T8 = Quality Control AnalysisT9 = RepairingT10 = Technology DesignT11 = Troubleshooting

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NiCC has opened up more doors for me. With the help of all of

my instructors and the amazing people i have met, my life has

changed for the better.---

Maria garcia business Administration student

NORTHEAST IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE PrOGrAms OF stUdYAdministrative Office AssociateAdministrative Office Management Associate of Arts with coursework in: Business Administration Communication Criminal Justice Education Human Services PsychologyBusiness SpecialistCertified Nurse AideCoachingCosmetologyEarly ChildhoodEmergency Medical TechnicianEntrepreneurial CosmetologyHuman Services GeneralistMassage Therapy

sUGGested hIGh sChOOl COUrsesbusiness Education

Communication

Computer Applications

Family and Consumer Sciences

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Building Linkages in IT Occupations Framework: For Entry Level, Technical and Professional Careers related to the Design, Development, Support and Management of Hardware, Software Multimedia and Systems Integration services.

Information support & services » Sample Careers Data Administrator Database Developer Systems Analyst Technical Editor Help Desk Specialist E-business Specialist

Network systems » Sample Careers Communication Analyst Network Administrator PC Support Specialist Systems Administrator Technical Support Specialist

Web & digital Communications » Sample Careers Animator Multimedia Developer Web Designer Web Site Developer Webmaster Web & digital Communications » Sample Careers Applications Engineer Programmer Software Applications Specialist Test Engineer

53% $40%

Graduates: The First Year

FY10-12 Awards Conferred 1,043

Employed Continuing their Education

Average Median Wage $26,561

Source: Iowa Community Colleges FY10-FY12 Education Outcomes; Iowa Department of Education

Note: Information represents statewide outcomes. Salary information is only included for graduates who are not continuing education.

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ANNuAl GROWTh RATE = Ten year growth rate (not shown) divided by ten;

TOTAl ANNuAl OpENiNGS = Annual New Jobs plus Annual Replacements (rounded); * = Employment data suppression (Occupational employment data may not add up or equal occupational group totals due to rounding and/or suppression of occupations with less than ten rounded total annual openings.);

ENTRy WAGE = Average of the lowest third of reported wages for the occupation;

MEAN WAGE = Average wage computed by dividing the estimated total wage for an occupation by its weighted employment;

EduCATiON/WORk ExpERiENCE/JOb TRAiNiNG levels are determined by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Alternative pathways may exist as well as differing educational, training or licensing requirements per state. Iowa requirements are used in this publication when available. These include:

1EduCAtion:DP = Doctoral or Professional degreeMA = Master's degreeBA = Bachelor's degreeAS = Associate's degree

PS = Postsecondary non-degree awardSC = Some college, no degreeHS = High school diploma or equivalent< HS = Less than high school

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3Job trAining:I = Internship/residencyA = ApprenticeshipL = Long-term on-the-job trainingM = Moderate-term on-the-job training

4top SkiLLS refers to the top five (or more if tied) most important skills for a particular occupation as identified by sampled workers' questionnaire responses conducted by occupational analysts of the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Information Network (O*NET). These include:

Basic Skills:B1 = Active LearningB2 = Active ListeningB3 = Critical ThinkingB4 = Learning StrategiesB5 = MathematicsB6 = MonitoringB7 = Reading Comprehension

B8 = ScienceB9 = SpeakingB10 = Writing

Complex Problem Solving Skills:C1 = Complex Problem Solving

Social Skills:SO1 = CoordinationSO2 = InstructingSO3 = NegotiationSO4 = PersuasionSO5 = Service OrientationSO6 = Social Perceptiveness

Technical Skills:T1 = Equipment MaintenanceT2 = Equipment SelectionT3 = InstallationT4 = Operation and ControlT5 = Operation MonitoringT6 = Operations AnalysisT7 = Programming

15-1122 Information Security Analysts 4.4% 85 30 115 $71,377 $49,885 BA >5 N B7 B3 C1 B9 B2 B10

15-1121 Computer Systems Analysts 3.1% 165 85 250 $77,326 $53,887 BA N N B3 B2 B7 B9 SY2

15-1151 Computer User Support Specialists 2.3% 115 75 190 $40,632 $23,731 SC N M B2 B9 B7 B3 B10

11-3021 Computer & Information Systems Managers 2.1% 50 30 80 $111,404 $78,663 BA >5 N B7 B2 B3 C1 B6 B10

15-1133 Software Developers, Systems Software 1.9% 55 35 90 $90,778 $64,612 BA N N B2 B3 B2 T7 B7 C1

15-1143 Computer Network Architects 1.8% 15 10 25 $92,776 $56,493 BA >5 N B2 T6 SY2 B1 C1

15-1132 Software Developers, Applications 1.8% 70 50 115 $76,749 $56,936 BA N N C1 T7 SY2 SY1 SY3

15-1134 Web Developers 1.7% 15 15 30 $60,028 $34,290 AS N N T7 B3 T6 B2 C1 B7

15-1141 Database Administrators 1.7% 10 15 25 $73,192 $44,803 BA <5 N C1 B3 B6 B1 B2 B7

15-1199 Computer Occupations, All Other 1.5% 30 35 65 $62,111 $37,200 BA N N

15-1131 Computer Programmers 1.4% 55 100 160 $64,548 $42,653 BA N N T7 B7 C1 B3 B2 T8

15-1142 Network & Computer Systems Administrators 1.3% 40 50 95 $64,362 $46,228 BA N N B3 B7 SY2 C1 SY1 B6 SY3

27-1024 Graphic Designers 1.3% 35 70 110 $38,503 $24,794 BA N N B2 T6 B9 B10 B3 B7

11-9041 Architectural & Engineering Managers 0.7% 10 30 40 $111,723 $87,423 BA >5 N B2 B7 B9 B10 C1 SO1 R3 B6 T6 R4

15-1152 Computer Network Support Specialists 0.6% 10 25 35 $51,696 $36,272 AS N N

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The Computer Analyst program takes a very practical approach to teaching

students. pCs go down all the time and having the experience of fixing day-to-day things or doing complex

repairs will be invaluable for any computer science student.

---Connor Vaughn

Computer Analyst-networking Administration and tech Support graduate

NORTHEAST IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE PrOGrAms OF stUdYApplied ManagementAssociate of Arts with coursework in: Business Administration Communication Business SpecialistComputer Aided Design (CAD) SpecialistComputer Analyst Business and Web Programming Information Security Mobile Application Development Networking Administration and Tech SupportComputer Technology, Networking and ProgrammingElectronic TechnologyGraphic Design

sUGGested hIGh sChOOl COUrsesArt

business Education

Communication

Computer Science

Computer Applications

Foreign Language

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project Lead the Way

Webpage Design

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Planning, managing and providing legal, public safety, protective and homeland security services, including professional and technical support services.

Correction services » Sample Careers Jail Administrator Correctional Trainer Case Manager Probation Officer

emergency and Fire management services » Sample Careers Emergency Management and Response Coordinator EMT Fire Fighter Dispatcher Rescue Worker law enforcement services » Sample Careers Bailiff Criminal Investigator Game Enforcement Officer Sheriff Animal Control Officer

legal services » Sample Careers Attorney Investigator Legal Assistant Legal Secretary Mediator/Arbitrator

security & Protective services » Sample Careers Computer Forensics Specialist Loss Prevention Manager Armored Car Guard Security Officer Life Guard

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52% $45%

Graduates: The First Year

FY10-12 Awards Conferred 928

Employed Continuing their Education

Average Median Wage $24,259

Source: Iowa Community Colleges FY10-FY12 Education Outcomes; Iowa Department of Education

Note: Information represents statewide outcomes. Salary information is only included for graduates who are not continuing education.

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21-1021 Child, Family, & School Social Workers 1.9% 85 95 175 $40,212 $25,579 BA N N B2 B9 B7 SO6 B3 B6 SO5

21-1029 Social Workers, All Other 1.8% 15 20 35 $54,035 $32,233 BA N N

43-5032 Dispatchers, Ex Police, Fire, & Ambulance 1.6% 30 50 80 $39,144 $25,481 HS N M B2 B9 SO1 B7 R4

29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians & Paramedics 1.6% 35 60 95 $33,044 $22,774 PS N N B3 SO5 B2 SO6 B9

23-2011 Paralegals & Legal Assistants 1.5% 25 25 50 $43,151 $30,856 AS N N B7 B2 B9 B10 B3

23-1011 Lawyers 1.3% 60 70 130 $106,925 $52,856 DP N N B2 B9 B3 B7 C1 SY1 B10

23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, & Searchers 1.3% 10 10 20 $36,358 $23,673 HS N S B9 B2 B3 B7 R4

33-9092 Lifeguards/Ski Patrol/Other Recreational Protective Service Wkrs 1.2% 25 140 165 $17,856 $16,809 HS N S SY1 B3 B6 SO6 B9

33-9032 Security Guards 1.2% 80 105 185 $33,171 $19,324 HS N S B2 B9 B3 SO1 B6 B7 SO5 SO6

33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 1.1% 5 40 45 $29,590 $20,233 HS N S

33-2011 Firefighters 0.6% 10 45 55 $37,457 $19,536 PS N L B2 SO1 B3 T5 B6 T4 SO5

13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 0.6% 95 200 295 $57,929 $34,195 HS N N

33-1012 First-Line Supervisors of Police & Detectives 0.6% 5 20 25 $69,206 $48,568 HS <5 M B2 B9 SO1 B3 R3 B6

33-3051 Police & Sheriff’s Patrol Officers 0.6% 30 150 175 $52,241 $38,254 HS N M B2 B3 B6 SO6 B9

43-5031 Police, Fire, & Ambulance Dispatchers 0.6% 5 25 30 $38,063 $28,711 HS N M B2 B9 SO1 B3 SO5 SO6

33-3012 Correctional Officers & Jailers 0.4% 15 85 95 $45,690 $33,013 HS N M B2 SO6 B9 B3 B6

43-6012 Legal Secretaries -0.3% 0 25 25 $36,466 $25,428 HS N M B10 B7 B2 B9 B3

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MEAN WAGE = Average wage computed by dividing the estimated total wage for an occupation by its weighted employment;

EduCATiON/WORk ExpERiENCE/JOb TRAiNiNG levels are determined by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Alternative pathways may exist as well as differing educational, training or licensing requirements per state. Iowa requirements are used in this publication when available. These include:

1EduCAtion:DP = Doctoral or Professional degreeMA = Master's degreeBA = Bachelor's degreeAS = Associate's degree

PS = Postsecondary non-degree awardSC = Some college, no degreeHS = High school diploma or equivalent< HS = Less than high school

2Work ExpEriEnCE:> 5 = More than 5 years1-5 = 1 to 5 years< 1 = Less than 1 yearN = None

3Job trAining:I = Internship/residencyA = ApprenticeshipL = Long-term on-the-job trainingM = Moderate-term on-the-job training

4top SkiLLS refers to the top five (or more if tied) most important skills for a particular occupation as identified by sampled workers' questionnaire responses conducted by occupational analysts of the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Information Network (O*NET). These include:

Basic Skills:B1 = Active LearningB2 = Active ListeningB3 = Critical ThinkingB4 = Learning StrategiesB5 = MathematicsB6 = MonitoringB7 = Reading Comprehension

B8 = ScienceB9 = SpeakingB10 = Writing

Complex Problem Solving Skills:C1 = Complex Problem Solving

Social Skills:SO1 = CoordinationSO2 = InstructingSO3 = NegotiationSO4 = PersuasionSO5 = Service OrientationSO6 = Social Perceptiveness

Technical Skills:T1 = Equipment MaintenanceT2 = Equipment SelectionT3 = InstallationT4 = Operation and ControlT5 = Operation MonitoringT6 = Operations AnalysisT7 = Programming

Source: Iowa Occupational Projections 2012-2020

Resource Management Skills:R1 = Management of Financial ResourcesR2 = Management of Material ResourcesR3 = Management of Personnel ResourcesR4 = Time Management

Systems Skills:SY1 = Judgment and Decision MakingSY2 = Systems AnalysisSY3 = Systems Evaluation

S = Short-term on-the-job trainingN = None

T8 = Quality Control AnalysisT9 = RepairingT10 = Technology DesignT11 = Troubleshooting

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NiCC provides an excellent opportunity for both traditional and

nontraditional students to fulfill their aspirations to become the type

of person they want to be.---

doug Shullaw Criminal Justice graduate

“NORTHEAST IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE PrOGrAms OF stUdYAdministrative Office ManagementAdministrative Office AssociateApplied Management Associate of Arts with coursework in: Business Administration Communication Criminal Justice Human Services Law Enforcement Psychology

Business Specialist Emergency Medical TechnicianFirefighting SpecialistHuman Services GeneralistParamedic

sUGGested hIGh sChOOl COUrsesbusiness Education

Communication

Computer Applications

English/Composition

Foreign Language

Law

Math

pre-Employment Strategies

psychology

Social Studies

Sociology

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Planning, managing and performing the processing of materials into intermediate or final products and related professional and technical support activities such as production planning and control, maintenance and manufacturing/process engineering.

health, safety and environmental Assurance » Sample Careers Environmental Engineer Safety Coordinator Safety Team Leader

logistics & Inventory Control » Sample Careers Transportation Manager Industrial Truck Operator Logistical Engineer Material Handler Traffic Manager Shipping and Receiving Clerk

maintenance, Installation & repair » Sample Careers Facility Electrician Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Maintenance Repairer manufacturing Production Process development » Sample Careers Design Engineer Electronics Engineer Industrial Engineer Manufacturing Technician Production Manager

Production » Sample Careers Assembler Machine Operator Electrical Installer Production Associate Sheet Metal Worker Tool and Die Maker Welder Quality Assurance » Sample Careers Calibration Technician Inspector Quality Control Technician Process Technician

57% $39%

Graduates: The First Year

FY10-12 Awards Conferred 2,391

Employed Continuing their Education

Average Median Wage $34,704

Source: Iowa Community Colleges FY10-FY12 Education Outcomes; Iowa Department of Education

Note: Information represents statewide outcomes. Salary information is only included for graduates who are not continuing education.

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ANNuAl GROWTh RATE = Ten year growth rate (not shown) divided by ten;

TOTAl ANNuAl OpENiNGS = Annual New Jobs plus Annual Replacements (rounded); * = Employment data suppression (Occupational employment data may not add up or equal occupational group totals due to rounding and/or suppression of occupations with less than ten rounded total annual openings.);

ENTRy WAGE = Average of the lowest third of reported wages for the occupation;

MEAN WAGE = Average wage computed by dividing the estimated total wage for an occupation by its weighted employment;

EduCATiON/WORk ExpERiENCE/JOb TRAiNiNG levels are determined by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Alternative pathways may exist as well as differing educational, training or licensing requirements per state. Iowa requirements are used in this publication when available. These include:

1EduCAtion:DP = Doctoral or Professional degreeMA = Master's degreeBA = Bachelor's degreeAS = Associate's degree

PS = Postsecondary non-degree awardSC = Some college, no degreeHS = High school diploma or equivalent< HS = Less than high school

2Work ExpEriEnCE:> 5 = More than 5 years1-5 = 1 to 5 years< 1 = Less than 1 yearN = None

3Job trAining:I = Internship/residencyA = ApprenticeshipL = Long-term on-the-job trainingM = Moderate-term on-the-job training

4top SkiLLS refers to the top five (or more if tied) most important skills for a particular occupation as identified by sampled workers' questionnaire responses conducted by occupational analysts of the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Information Network (O*NET). These include:

Basic Skills:B1 = Active LearningB2 = Active ListeningB3 = Critical ThinkingB4 = Learning StrategiesB5 = MathematicsB6 = MonitoringB7 = Reading Comprehension

B8 = ScienceB9 = SpeakingB10 = Writing

Complex Problem Solving Skills:C1 = Complex Problem Solving

Social Skills:SO1 = CoordinationSO2 = InstructingSO3 = NegotiationSO4 = PersuasionSO5 = Service OrientationSO6 = Social Perceptiveness

Technical Skills:T1 = Equipment MaintenanceT2 = Equipment SelectionT3 = InstallationT4 = Operation and ControlT5 = Operation MonitoringT6 = Operations AnalysisT7 = Programming

49-9062 Medical Equipment Repairers 3.4% 15 15 30 $47,258 $32,152 AS N M T1 T9 T11 T5 T8

47-4031 Fence Erectors 2.7% 15 15 30 $30,139 $23,437 HS N M T4 B2 B3 SO1 SY1 T5 B9 R4

51-4122 Welding/Soldering/Brazing Machine Setters/Operators 2.6% 40 40 80 $36,855 $29,859 HS N M T5 B2 B3 B6 T4 B9

49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 2.6% 110 125 230 $43,334 $31,618 HS N L T9 T1 T5 T11 T8

19-4091 Environmental Science & Protection Technicians, Incl Health 2.4% 10 15 30 $40,565 $29,803 AS N N B7 B2 C1 B9 B10

15-1151 Computer User Support Specialists 2.3% 115 75 190 $40,632 $23,731 SC N M B2 B9 B7 B3 B10

49-9044 Millwrights 2.3% 20 10 30 $44,450 $33,277 HS N A T3 T1 T5 B3 T9 T11

51-7041 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Wood 2.1% 15 20 30 $27,147 $18,661 HS N S T5 T4 B2 B3 B6 B7

51-4011 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal/Plastic 2.0% 55 80 135 $37,449 $29,485 HS N M B6 T5 B3 T8 T4

47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 2.0% 40 40 80 $50,243 $31,395 HS N A B3 SY1 R4 B5 B2 SO1 B6 B7 B9

51-7042 Woodworking Mach Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Ex Sawing 1.9% 15 5 20 $29,733 $22,610 HS N S T5 B2 B6 T4 B9

51-7099 Woodworkers, All Other 1.8% 10 15 25 HS N M

15-1132 Software Developers, Applications 1.8% 70 50 115 $76,749 $56,936 BA N N C1 T7 SY2 SY1 SY3

27-1025 Interior Designers 1.6% 10 15 25 $39,434 $24,855 BA N N B2 B9 B7 SO5 SO6

51-9083 Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 1.6% 5 15 20 $29,183 $21,211 HS N M B6 T5 T8 C1 T4

51-9195 Molders, Shapers, & Casters, Ex Metal & Plastic 1.5% 10 25 40 $28,650 $18,591 HS N L B2 B3 B7 SO6 B6

51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 1.4% 65 80 145 $25,550 $17,920 <HS N S B2 B3 B6 B7 SO6 B9

49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers & Repairers 1.4% 15 30 45 $42,870 $31,562 HS N L B2 B3 T4 T5 T11

51-4041 Machinists 1.4% 75 130 205 $37,486 $28,133 HS N L T5 T8 T4 T11 B3 B6

51-3011 Bakers 1.3% 20 35 50 $24,290 $23,646 <HS N L B2 B6 SO1 B3 B7 SO6 B9

49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Workers 1.2% 10 20 30 $25,501 $22,663 HS N M B2 T5 T1 T2 B6 T4 T8 B9

49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 1.2% 20 20 35 $40,983 $29,148 HS N M T1 T5 T9 T11 T4

53-7064 Packers & Packagers, Hand 1.2% 95 210 305 $21,770 $16,775 <HS N S B9 B2 B3 SY1 B6 T8

43-5061 Production, Planning, & Expediting Clerks 1.2% 40 80 120 $41,849 $29,313 HS N M B7 B2 B3 B9 R4

51-2092 Team Assemblers 1.2% 270 355 625 $32,012 $22,094 HS N M SO1 B2 B3 B9 B6 B7

49-2094 Electrical & Electronics Repairers, Commercial/Industrial Equip 1.2% 10 15 25 $49,626 $37,764 PS N L T9 T8 T5 T11 B3 T1

49-9071 Maintenance & Repair Workers, General 1.1% 165 280 445 $36,997 $24,191 HS N L T9 T1 T11 B3 C1 T2 B6 T5 T8 B7 R4

49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians & Mechanics 1.1% 110 250 355 $37,670 $24,159 HS N L T1 T9 T11 T2 T8

51-7011 Cabinetmakers & Bench Carpenters 1.1% 15 10 30 $33,171 $24,716 HS N M T5 B6 T8 T2 T4 T11

51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 1.1% 105 245 350 $29,242 $20,075 HS N M

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T8 = Quality Control AnalysisT9 = RepairingT10 = Technology DesignT11 = Troubleshooting

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My experience at NiCC was awesome, fabulous. i have many compliments and respect for the teachers at NiCC.

The instructors find a way to teach each person; it’s individualized. Some of the

instructors i had at the college were the best teachers i’ve ever had in my life.

---Leo Avila

Welding graduate

NORTHEAST IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE PrOGrAms OF stUdYApplied ManagementCertified Production Technician Computer Aided Design (CAD) SpecialistComputer Numerical Control (CNC): Machinist and OperatorElectronic TechnologyElectrician Commercial/Residential and IndustrialGas Utility Construction and ServiceHeating and Air ConditioningIndustrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial SewingMechanical Engineering TechnicianMechatronics SpecialistWelding Basic and GMAW

sUGGested hIGh sChOOl COUrsesAgriculture Education

Computer Applications

English/Composition

Industrial Technology Education: Safety, Drafting, Electrical Systems, Electricity/Electronics, power Technology, CNC Operations, Welding, Machine Operations, Introduction to Engineering, Certified production Technician

Math: Technical Math, Algebra, Applied Trigonometry

pre-Employment Strategies

project Lead the Way

Science: Technical physics, Chemistry

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Planning, managing and performing marketing activities to reach organizational objectives.

marketing Communications » Sample Careers Advertising Manager Public Relations Manager Creative Director Account Executive Copywriter marketing management » Sample Careers Entrepreneur Small Business Owner Customer Service Representative marketing research » Sample Careers Brand Manager Forecasting Manager Strategic Planner Research Associate

merchandising » Sample Careers Store Manager Merchandise Buyer Department Manager Sales Associate

Professional sales » Sample Careers Regional Sales Manager Sales Executive Outside Sales Representative Salesperson Field Representative

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56% $43%

Graduates: The First Year

FY10-12 Awards Conferred 430

Employed Continuing their Education

Average Median Wage $23,474

Source: Iowa Community Colleges FY10-FY12 Education Outcomes; Iowa Department of Education

Note: Information represents statewide outcomes. Salary information is only included for graduates who are not continuing education.

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13-1121 Meeting, Convention, & Event Planners 3.9% 15 5 25 $45,839 $28,695 BA N N B2 B9 B3 B7 R4

13-1161 Market Research Analysts & Marketing Specialists 3.2% 75 35 110 $53,790 $31,390 BA N N B7 B2 C1 B3 SY1 B9 B10

41-9021 Real Estate Brokers 2.4% 15 5 20 $87,111 $19,943 HS <5 N B9 B2 B3 B7 SY1 SO4 SO6

41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 2.2% 35 15 50 $42,098 $22,199 HS N L B2 SO3 SO4 B9 SO1 SO6

43-4081 Hotel, Motel, & Resort Desk Clerks 2.0% 60 145 205 $18,873 $16,905 HS N S SO6 SO5 B9 B2 SO1

53-6031 Automotive & Watercraft Service Attendants 1.9% 15 20 35 $21,608 $16,831 <HS N S B2 SO5 B9 T4 C1 B3 SO6 R4

11-9141 Property, Real Estate, & Community Association Managers 1.7% 30 40 65 $49,231 $23,125 HS <5 N B9 B2 SO3 SO1 B7

43-4051 Customer Service Reps 1.7% 420 670 1,090 $31,867 $21,813 HS N S B2 B9 SO5 SO4 B7

41-3099 Sales Reps, Services, All Other 1.7% 75 125 200 $54,350 $26,916 HS N S

27-1025 Interior Designers 1.6% 10 15 25 $39,434 $24,855 BA N N B2 B9 B7 SO5 SO6

11-2021 Marketing Managers 1.6% 25 35 60 $110,580 $58,811 BA >5 N B2 B3 SO4 SO6 B9

11-9081 Lodging Managers 1.5% 15 30 45 $39,406 $24,531 HS <5 N B2 SO1 B3 R3 B9

25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 1.4% 15 15 30 $85,468 $39,895 DP N N B9 B7 B10 SO2 B2 B3 B4

15-1131 Computer Programmers 1.4% 55 100 160 $64,548 $42,653 BA N N T7 B7 C1 B3 B2 T8

27-1026 Merchandise Displayers & Window Trimmers 1.4% 15 25 40 $24,891 $19,115 HS N M B2 B9 B3 SY1 SO6 R4

11-2022 Sales Managers 1.2% 30 55 85 $106,011 $59,803 BA <5 N B9 B2 SO6 SO4 SO1 B3 B6 SO5

41-2021 Counter & Rental Clerks 1.2% 45 100 145 $24,530 $17,024 <HS N S B2 SO6 B9 B7 SO6

13-2021 Appraisers & Assessors of Real Estate 1.2% 20 15 40 $62,922 $35,048 BA N L B2 B3 B9 B7 SO6

13-1022 Wholesale & Retail Buyers, Ex Farm Products 1.1% 15 35 50 $56,769 $28,504 HS N L B2 SO3 SO4 B9 B3

41-4012 Sales Reps, Wholesale & Mfg, Ex Technical & Scientific Products 1.1% 190 345 535 $61,660 $32,003 HS N M B9 B2 SO4 SO6 B3 SO3

41-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers 1.0% 210 455 665 $37,071 $24,009 HS <5 N B2 SO1 B3 B6 SO5 B9

53-6021 Parking Lot Attendants 1.0% 5 30 35 $21,190 $16,880 <HS N S B9 SO5 SO6 B2 SO3

41-2031 Retail Salespersons 1.0% 465 1,610 2,075 $25,720 $16,929 <HS N S B2 SO4 B9 SO3 SO6

41-9011 Demonstrators & Product Promoters 1.0% 15 45 60 $23,798 $19,357 HS N S B2 B9 SO4 B3 B6 B7

41-4011 Sales Reps, Wholesale & Mfg, Technical & Scientific Products 0.9% 40 85 130 $78,210 $42,031 BA N M B9 SO4 B2 SO6 SO3 B7 SO5

53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 0.9% 40 70 105 $27,649 $16,856 HS N S B2 B9 SO6 B3 SO5

41-1012 First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers 0.9% 45 65 110 $70,062 $38,145 HS <5 N B9 SO1 R3 SO6 B2 B3 SY1 B6 R4

41-9041 Telemarketers 0.9% 50 120 170 $23,468 $17,025 <HS N S B9 SO4 B2 SO5 SO6

41-2022 Parts Salespersons 0.8% 30 90 120 $34,457 $22,034 <HS N M B2 B9 SO5 B7 SO6

41-2011 Cashiers 0.8% 335 1,840 2,175 $18,572 $16,914 <HS N S B2 SO5 B9 B5 SO6

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ANNuAl GROWTh RATE = Ten year growth rate (not shown) divided by ten;

TOTAl ANNuAl OpENiNGS = Annual New Jobs plus Annual Replacements (rounded); * = Employment data suppression (Occupational employment data may not add up or equal occupational group totals due to rounding and/or suppression of occupations with less than ten rounded total annual openings.);

ENTRy WAGE = Average of the lowest third of reported wages for the occupation;

MEAN WAGE = Average wage computed by dividing the estimated total wage for an occupation by its weighted employment;

EduCATiON/WORk ExpERiENCE/JOb TRAiNiNG levels are determined by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Alternative pathways may exist as well as differing educational, training or licensing requirements per state. Iowa requirements are used in this publication when available. These include:

1EduCAtion:DP = Doctoral or Professional degreeMA = Master's degreeBA = Bachelor's degreeAS = Associate's degree

PS = Postsecondary non-degree awardSC = Some college, no degreeHS = High school diploma or equivalent< HS = Less than high school

2Work ExpEriEnCE:> 5 = More than 5 years1-5 = 1 to 5 years< 1 = Less than 1 yearN = None

3Job trAining:I = Internship/residencyA = ApprenticeshipL = Long-term on-the-job trainingM = Moderate-term on-the-job training

4top SkiLLS refers to the top five (or more if tied) most important skills for a particular occupation as identified by sampled workers' questionnaire responses conducted by occupational analysts of the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Information Network (O*NET). These include:

Basic Skills:B1 = Active LearningB2 = Active ListeningB3 = Critical ThinkingB4 = Learning StrategiesB5 = MathematicsB6 = MonitoringB7 = Reading Comprehension

B8 = ScienceB9 = SpeakingB10 = Writing

Complex Problem Solving Skills:C1 = Complex Problem Solving

Social Skills:SO1 = CoordinationSO2 = InstructingSO3 = NegotiationSO4 = PersuasionSO5 = Service OrientationSO6 = Social Perceptiveness

Technical Skills:T1 = Equipment MaintenanceT2 = Equipment SelectionT3 = InstallationT4 = Operation and ControlT5 = Operation MonitoringT6 = Operations AnalysisT7 = Programming

Source: Iowa Occupational Projections 2012-2020

Resource Management Skills:R1 = Management of Financial ResourcesR2 = Management of Material ResourcesR3 = Management of Personnel ResourcesR4 = Time Management

Systems Skills:SY1 = Judgment and Decision MakingSY2 = Systems AnalysisSY3 = Systems Evaluation

S = Short-term on-the-job trainingN = None

T8 = Quality Control AnalysisT9 = RepairingT10 = Technology DesignT11 = Troubleshooting

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i loved going to NiCC, both the classes in the Marketing Management program and

getting involved in intramural sports. i knew right out of high school that i wasn’t a four-year school type of person, and i had

a great time at NiCC – it was my college.---

Mike Schaul Marketing Management graduate

NORTHEAST IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE PrOGrAms OF stUdYAgriculture Business Agriculture Finance Agriculture Office TechnicianAgriculture FinanceApplied ManagementAssociate of Arts with coursework in: Business Administration CommunicationBusiness SpecialistEntrepreneurial CosmetologyFinanceGraphic DesignMarketing Management

sUGGested hIGh sChOOl COUrsesbusiness Education

Computer Applications

Communication

Foreign Language

Marketing

Math

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Planning, managing and providing scientific research and professional and technical services (e.g. physical science, social science, engineering) including laboratory and testing services and research and development services.

engineering & technology » Sample Careers Electrician Civil Engineer Electronics Technician Manufacturing Technician Quality Technician

science & mathematics » Sample Careers Anthropologist Biologist Economist Nuclear Chemist Science Teacher Statistician

33% $67%

Graduates: The First Year

FY10-12 Awards Conferred 191

Employed Continuing their Education

Average Median Wage $24,249

Source: Iowa Community Colleges FY10-FY12 Education Outcomes; Iowa Department of Education

Note: Information represents statewide outcomes. Salary information is only included for graduates who are not continuing education.

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ANNuAl GROWTh RATE = Ten year growth rate (not shown) divided by ten;

TOTAl ANNuAl OpENiNGS = Annual New Jobs plus Annual Replacements (rounded); * = Employment data suppression (Occupational employment data may not add up or equal occupational group totals due to rounding and/or suppression of occupations with less than ten rounded total annual openings.);

ENTRy WAGE = Average of the lowest third of reported wages for the occupation;

MEAN WAGE = Average wage computed by dividing the estimated total wage for an occupation by its weighted employment;

EduCATiON/WORk ExpERiENCE/JOb TRAiNiNG levels are determined by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Alternative pathways may exist as well as differing educational, training or licensing requirements per state. Iowa requirements are used in this publication when available. These include:

1EduCAtion:DP = Doctoral or Professional degreeMA = Master's degreeBA = Bachelor's degreeAS = Associate's degree

PS = Postsecondary non-degree awardSC = Some college, no degreeHS = High school diploma or equivalent< HS = Less than high school

2Work ExpEriEnCE:> 5 = More than 5 years1-5 = 1 to 5 years< 1 = Less than 1 yearN = None

3Job trAining:I = Internship/residencyA = ApprenticeshipL = Long-term on-the-job trainingM = Moderate-term on-the-job training

4top SkiLLS refers to the top five (or more if tied) most important skills for a particular occupation as identified by sampled workers' questionnaire responses conducted by occupational analysts of the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Information Network (O*NET). These include:

Basic Skills:B1 = Active LearningB2 = Active ListeningB3 = Critical ThinkingB4 = Learning StrategiesB5 = MathematicsB6 = MonitoringB7 = Reading Comprehension

B8 = ScienceB9 = SpeakingB10 = Writing

Complex Problem Solving Skills:C1 = Complex Problem Solving

Social Skills:SO1 = CoordinationSO2 = InstructingSO3 = NegotiationSO4 = PersuasionSO5 = Service OrientationSO6 = Social Perceptiveness

Technical Skills:T1 = Equipment MaintenanceT2 = Equipment SelectionT3 = InstallationT4 = Operation and ControlT5 = Operation MonitoringT6 = Operations AnalysisT7 = Programming

25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 3.6% 65 30 95 $125,247 $103,940 DP <5 N B7 B9 SO2 B3 B2 C1 B4 B10

13-1161 Market Research Analysts & Marketing Specialists 3.2% 75 35 110 $53,790 $31,390 BA N N B7 B2 C1 B3 SY1 B9 B10

13-1081 Logisticians 2.6% 15 5 20 $62,570 $46,990 BA N N B3 B2 C1 B6 B7

15-1151 Computer User Support Specialists 2.3% 115 75 190 $40,632 $23,731 SC N M B2 B9 B7 B3 B10

13-1051 Cost Estimators 2.0% 40 65 110 $57,300 $38,301 BA N N B5 B3 B9 B2 SY1

29-1031 Dietitians & Nutritionists 2.0% 15 10 25 $52,570 $39,811 BA N I B2 B9 B10 B3 SO1 B7 SO6

17-2051 Civil Engineers 2.0% 35 40 75 $78,053 $52,130 BA N N C1 B3 SY1 B5 T6 B7

25-1042 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 1.9% 15 10 25 $82,205 $45,971 DP N N B9 B4 B7 B10 B2 SO2 B8

15-1132 Software Developers, Applications 1.8% 70 50 115 $76,749 $56,936 BA N N C1 T7 SY2 SY1 SY3

19-2041 Environmental Scientists & Specialists, Incl Health 1.5% 10 25 35 $65,053 $44,272 BA N N B8 B3 B7 B9 B2 B10

15-1199 Computer Occupations, All Other 1.5% 30 35 65 $62,111 $37,200 BA N N

15-1131 Computer Programmers 1.4% 55 100 160 $64,548 $42,653 BA N N T7 B7 C1 B3 B2 T8

19-4099 Life, Physical, & Social Science Technicians, All Other 1.4% 15 40 55 $41,382 $25,304 AS N N

19-2031 Chemists 1.4% 5 10 20 $66,799 $46,930 BA N N B8 B7 B2 B3 C1 B9

29-1062 Family & General Practitioners 1.3% 30 55 85 $212,549 $135,882 DP N I B2 B3 B9 B8 SO6

25-1194 Vocational Educ Teachers, Postsecondary 1.2% 10 15 25 $45,245 $27,652 BA <5 N SO2 B4 B2 B3 B6

19-1042 Medical Scientists, Ex Epidemiologists 1.2% 5 10 20 $57,910 $41,926 DP N N B8 B3 B7 C1 B9

19-4031 Chemical Technicians 0.9% 5 15 20 $42,971 $30,186 AS N M B8 B7 B3 B6 B10

19-4011 Agricultural & Food Science Technicians 0.9% 10 40 50 $33,146 $23,331 AS N M B7 B3 B10 B2 C1 SO1 B9

17-2199 Engineers, All Other 0.9% 5 15 25 $71,493 $46,413 BA N N

17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 0.8% 20 80 100 $70,784 $49,463 BA N N C1 B3 B2 SY1 B5 B7

11-9041 Architectural & Engineering Managers 0.7% 10 30 40 $111,723 $87,423 BA >5 N B2 B7 B9 B10 C1 SO1 R3 B6 T6 R4

17-2112 Industrial Engineers 0.7% 15 70 85 $70,438 $53,313 BA N N B7 B2 C1 B3 B10

17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 0.7% 5 15 20 $46,572 $34,394 AS N N B3 C1 B6 B2 B7

17-2071 Electrical Engineers 0.5% 5 30 35 $74,367 $55,646 BA N N B3 B7 B2 C1 B10

19-4021 Biological Technicians 0.5% 5 20 25 $40,183 $29,162 BA N N B7 B2 B3 B8 C1

11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 0.4% 10 40 50 $80,844 $53,387 BA >5 N SO1 B2 B6 R3 R4

17-3023 Electrical & Electronics Engineering Technicians 0.0% 0 25 25 $56,473 $42,387 AS N N C1 B7 R4 B2 B3 B9

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The Mechanical Engineering Technology program that i’m enrolled in

at NiCC is fun every day. For me, the career i’m preparing for is not like actually working – i’m having fun.

---becky Mumm

Mechanical Engineering technology student

NORTHEAST IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE PrOGrAms OF stUdYAssociate of ScienceAssociate of ArtsApplied ManagementElectronic TechnologyMechanical Engineering TechnologyComputer Analyst Business and Web Programming Information Security Networking Administration and Tech Support Mobile Application DevelopmentComputer Technology, Networking and Programming Computer Aided Design (CAD) SpecialistAccounting Clerk Accounting SpecialistFinanceAgriculture Business Agriculture Finance

See the following clusters for additional StEM programs: Agriculture, Food, & Natural ResourcesArchitecture & ConstructionBusiness, Management, & AdministrationHealth SciencesInformation Technology

sUGGested hIGh sChOOl COUrsesAgriculture Education

business Education

Computer Applications

English/Composition

Foreign Language

Industrial Technology Education

Math

pre-Employment Strategies

project Lead the Way

Science

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Planning, management and movement of people, materials and goods by road, pipeline, air, rail, water and related professional and technical support services such as transportation infrastructure planning and management, logistics services, mobile equipment and facility maintenance.

Facility & mobile equipment maintenance » Sample Careers Electrical Technician Automotive Body Repair Automotive Service Technician Diesel Engine Technician Bus and Truck Mechanic Motorcycle Mechanic health, safety & management services » Sample Careers Logistics Manager Logistics Analyst

sales & service » Sample Careers Marketing Manager Sales Manager Travel Agent transportation Operations » Sample Careers Pilot Traffic Manager Dispatcher Truck Driver Bus Driver

transportation systems/Infrastructure Planning, management & regulation » Sample Careers Civil Engineering Engineering Technician Regional Planner

Warehousing & distribution Center Operations » Sample Careers Warehouse Manager Distribution Manager Shipping and Receiving Clerk

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Graduates: The First Year

FY10-12 Awards Conferred 1,533

Employed Continuing their Education

Average Median Wage $26,258

Source: Iowa Community Colleges FY10-FY12 Education Outcomes; Iowa Department of Education

Note: Information represents statewide outcomes. Salary information is only included for graduates who are not continuing education.

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47-2031 Carpenters 2.9% 290 125 415 $39,315 $27,403 HS N A B3 T2 T5 B2 SO1 SY1 B5 B6 T8 R4

13-1081 Logisticians 2.6% 15 5 20 $62,570 $46,990 BA N N B3 B2 C1 B6 B7

43-3021 Billing & Posting Clerks 2.2% 115 95 210 $33,683 $25,919 HS N S B2 B7 R4 B3 B9

53-3041 Taxi Drivers & Chauffeurs 2.0% 45 25 70 $21,608 $16,901 <HS N S B2 SO5 T4 B9 SO6 R4

47-2073 Operating Engineers & Other Const Equipment Operators 2.0% 105 115 215 $43,340 $30,445 HS N M T4 T5 B2 B6 B9

53-6031 Automotive & Watercraft Service Attendants 1.9% 15 20 35 $21,608 $16,831 <HS N S B2 SO5 B9 T4 C1 B3 SO6 R4

53-7032 Excavating & Loading Machine & Dragline Operators 1.9% 25 10 40 $33,572 $25,325 HS <5 M T4 T5 B6 SO1 B2 B3 B9 T11

53-3032 Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 1.9% 805 685 1,485 $40,318 $27,095 PS N S T4 T5 B6 B2 B3 T8

43-5032 Dispatchers, Ex Police, Fire & Ambulance 1.6% 30 50 80 $39,144 $25,481 HS N M B2 B9 SO1 B7 R4

49-3021 Automotive Body & Related Repairers 1.6% 35 45 80 $39,681 $24,784 HS N M T9 B2 C1 B6 T4 B9

53-7021 Crane & Tower Operators 1.6% 10 20 30 $49,593 $35,773 HS <5 M T4 T5 B6 SY1 B7 T9 B9 R4 T11

53-1021 First-Line Supvs of Helpers, Laborers & Material Movers, Hand 1.5% 25 50 75 $45,911 $29,708 HS <5 N B2 B3 B9 SO1 R3

43-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Office & Admin Support Workers 1.5% 150 245 400 $47,053 $30,681 HS <5 B2 B9 SO1 SO6 B3 R3

53-7062 Laborers & Freight, Stock & Material Movers, Hand 1.4% 355 770 1,125 $27,081 $19,531 <HS N S B2 B3 T5 SO1 B6 B7 B9

53-1031 First-Line Supvs of Trans/Mat-Moving Mach/Vehicle Operators 1.4% 40 75 115 $51,878 $30,265 HS <5 N B2 R3 B9 B3 R4

49-3031 Bus & Truck Mechanics & Diesel Engine Specialists 1.3% 55 90 140 $38,383 $27,018 HS N L T9 T11 T1 T4 T5

53-3033 Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers 1.3% 130 165 295 $30,846 $18,421 HS N S B2 B9 B3 B6 T4 SO6

53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles & Equipment 1.2% 50 115 170 $23,934 $16,826 <HS N S T4 T5 T8 B9 R4

53-6099 Transportation Workers, All Other 1.2% 5 20 25 $34,070 $30,326 HS N S

11-3011 Admin Services Managers 1.2% 35 50 85 $72,369 $44,388 BA <5 N B9 B2 SO1 B7 R4 B10

53-7064 Packers & Packagers, Hand 1.2% 95 210 305 $21,770 $16,775 <HS N S B9 B2 B3 SY1 B6 T8

43-5061 Production, Planning & Expediting Clerks 1.2% 40 80 120 $41,849 $29,313 HS N M B7 B2 B3 B9 R4

49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians & Mechanics 1.1% 110 250 355 $37,670 $24,159 HS N L T1 T9 T11 T2 T8

49-3093 Tire Repairers & Changers 1.0% 15 45 55 $26,609 $18,773 HS N S T4 B2 T5 R4 SY1 B9 T11

53-6021 Parking Lot Attendants 1.0% 5 30 35 $21,190 $16,880 <HS N S B9 SO5 SO6 B2 SO3

51-2031 Engine & Other Machine Assemblers 1.0% 15 25 40 $36,424 $30,262 HS N S T5 B3 T8 B6 B7

29-9011 Occupational Health & Safety Specialists 0.9% 5 15 20 $62,343 $44,541 BA N S B2 B9 B3 C1 SY1 SO6 B10

53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit & Intercity 0.9% 15 35 50 $30,104 $20,848 HS N M T4 T5 B2 R4 B3 SO5 SO6 B9

41-2022 Parts Salespersons 0.8% 30 90 120 $34,457 $22,034 <HS N M B2 B9 SO5 B7 SO6

11-3071 Transportation, Storage & Distribution Managers 0.7% 10 30 35 $75,593 $46,564 HS >5 N SO1 B2 B3 B9 R3 SO3 SO4 SO6 R4

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ENTRy WAGE = Average of the lowest third of reported wages for the occupation;

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EduCATiON/WORk ExpERiENCE/JOb TRAiNiNG levels are determined by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Alternative pathways may exist as well as differing educational, training or licensing requirements per state. Iowa requirements are used in this publication when available. These include:

1EduCAtion:DP = Doctoral or Professional degreeMA = Master's degreeBA = Bachelor's degreeAS = Associate's degree

PS = Postsecondary non-degree awardSC = Some college, no degreeHS = High school diploma or equivalent< HS = Less than high school

2Work ExpEriEnCE:> 5 = More than 5 years1-5 = 1 to 5 years< 1 = Less than 1 yearN = None

3Job trAining:I = Internship/residencyA = ApprenticeshipL = Long-term on-the-job trainingM = Moderate-term on-the-job training

4top SkiLLS refers to the top five (or more if tied) most important skills for a particular occupation as identified by sampled workers' questionnaire responses conducted by occupational analysts of the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Information Network (O*NET). These include:

Basic Skills:B1 = Active LearningB2 = Active ListeningB3 = Critical ThinkingB4 = Learning StrategiesB5 = MathematicsB6 = MonitoringB7 = Reading Comprehension

B8 = ScienceB9 = SpeakingB10 = Writing

Complex Problem Solving Skills:C1 = Complex Problem Solving

Social Skills:SO1 = CoordinationSO2 = InstructingSO3 = NegotiationSO4 = PersuasionSO5 = Service OrientationSO6 = Social Perceptiveness

Technical Skills:T1 = Equipment MaintenanceT2 = Equipment SelectionT3 = InstallationT4 = Operation and ControlT5 = Operation MonitoringT6 = Operations AnalysisT7 = Programming

Source: Iowa Occupational Projections 2012-2020

Resource Management Skills:R1 = Management of Financial ResourcesR2 = Management of Material ResourcesR3 = Management of Personnel ResourcesR4 = Time Management

Systems Skills:SY1 = Judgment and Decision MakingSY2 = Systems AnalysisSY3 = Systems Evaluation

S = Short-term on-the-job trainingN = None

T8 = Quality Control AnalysisT9 = RepairingT10 = Technology DesignT11 = Troubleshooting

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i loved the one-year program and all the hands-on experience. Even the test plot on

campus, where we get to use heavy equipment and backhoes, prepares

students for everything we do in the field.---

dan Sisler gas utility Construction and Service graduate

NORTHEAST IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE PrOGrAms OF stUdYApplied ManagementAssociate of Arts with coursework in: Business Administration CommunicationAutomotive TechnologyAutomotive MechanicsBusiness SpecialistCarpentryCommercial Driver’s License (CDL)Diesel MechanicsFinanceGas Utility Construction and ServiceJohn Deere TECHWelding Basic and GMAW

sUGGested hIGh sChOOl COUrsesbusiness Education

Computer Applications

Communication

English/Composition

Industrial Technology Education: Small Engines, Automotive, Diesel, Welding, power Technology

Math: Technical Math

pre-Employment Strategies

project Lead the Way

Science: Technical physics

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Allamakeetop Industries by Number of Businesses >5 5-10 11-49 50+ totalAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing, & Hunting 319 10 5 0 334Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation 199 2 0 0 201Other Services (except Public Administration) 121 14 3 0 138Retail Trade 77 18 15 1 111Construction 85 11 5 0 101

top Industries by employees total employeesManufacturing 1,077Educational Services 742Healthcare & Social Assistance 685Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting 673Retail Trade 592

Chickasawtop Industries by Number of Businesses >5 5-10 11-49 50+ totalAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing, & Hunting 286 6 5 4 296Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation 140 1 1 0 142Other Services (except Public Administration) 97 8 2 0 107Retail Trade 58 23 11 0 92Construction 66 9 7 0 82

top Industries by employees total employeesManufacturing 524Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting 519Educational Services 512Retail Trade 509Wholesale Trade 498

County Information

1 in 11 Allamakee County residents are served by Northeast Iowa Community College annually.

In FY14, the Waukon Center served 370 students through 71 courses

in top industries.

In 2014, Northeast Iowa Community College established the New hampton Outreach

service location to provide local education and training to the community and surrounding area.

1 in 16 Chickasaw County residents are served by Northeast Iowa Community College annually.

Number of Businesses by Number of employees

Number of Businesses by Number of employees

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Claytontop Industries by Number of Businesses >5 5-10 11-49 50+ totalAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting 494 19 2 0 515Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation 220 3 4 0 227Other Services (except Public Administration) 146 11 1 1 159Retail Trade 117 29 11 1 158Construction 100 13 2 1 116

top Industries by employees total employeesAccommodation & Food Service 1,766Manufacturing 989Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting 917Healthcare & Social Assistance 899Educational Services 695

Delawaretop Industries by Number of Businesses >5 5-10 11-49 50+ totalAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing, & Hunting 453 7 0 0 460Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation 154 4 1 0 159Other Services (except Public Administration) 119 14 1 0 134Construction 90 14 6 0 110Retail Trade 74 15 8 1 98

top Industries by employees total employeesManufacturing 1,283Healthcare & Social Assistance 993Wholesale Trade 767Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting 726Educational Services 507

1 in 10 Clayton County residents are served by Northeast Iowa Community College annually.

1 in 11 Delaware County residents are served by Northeast Iowa Community College annually.

In FY14, the Manchester Regional Education Partnership (MREP) served 311 students

through 44 courses in top industries.

Number of Businesses by Number of employees

Number of Businesses by Number of employees

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Dubuquetop Industries by Number of Businesses >5 5-10 11-49 50+ totalAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation 829 30 16 5 880Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting 843 19 3 1 866Other Services (except Public Administration) 531 76 44 15 666Retail Trade 411 132 92 30 665Construction 444 81 40 6 571

top Industries by employees total employeesManufacturing 9,341Retail Trade 7,310Healthcare & Social Assistance 7,114Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation 5,113Educational Services 5,042

Fayettetop Industries by Number of Businesses >5 5-10 11-49 50+ totalAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing, & Hunting 439 21 3 0 463Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation 194 3 1 0 198Other Services (except Public Administration) 161 9 5 0 175Retail Trade 108 35 17 1 161Construction 100 16 4 0 120

top Industries by employees total employeesHealthcare & Social Assistance 1,265Educational Services 912Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, & Hunting 850Retail Trade 848Public Administration 544

1 in 7 Dubuque County residents are served by Northeast Iowa Community College annually.

In FY14, the Dubuque Center and Town Clock Business Center served 6,202 students

through 608 courses in top industries.

1 in 13 Fayette County residents are served by Northeast Iowa Community College annually.

In FY14, the Regional Academy for Math and Science (RAMS)/Oelwein Center served

479 students through 101 courses in top industries.

Number of Businesses by Number of employees

Number of Businesses by Number of employees

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Howardtop Industries by Number of Businesses >5 5-10 11-49 50+ totalAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing, & Hunting 309 4 0 0 313Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation 101 5 0 0 106Retail Trade 71 20 5 0 96Other Services (except Public Administration) 83 5 4 0 92Construction 67 8 4 0 79

top Industries by employees total employeesManufacturing 2,566Healthcare & Social Assistance 723Wholesale Trade 497Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting 482

Educational Services 396

Winneshiektop Industries by Number of Businesses >5 5-10 11-49 50+ totalAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting 441 18 2 0 461Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation 232 7 1 0 240Other Services (except Public Administration) 165 16 7 1 189Retail Trade 115 36 20 3 174Construction 110 20 8 5 140

top Industries by employees total employeesManufacturing 1,418Educational Services 1,325Retail Trade 1,134Healthcare & Social Assistance 903Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting 834

1 in 9 Howard County residents are served by Northeast Iowa Community College annually.

In FY14, the Cresco Center served 583 students through 97

courses in top industries.

1 in 10 Winneshiek County residents are served by Northeast Iowa Community College annually.

In FY14, the Wilder Business Center served 1,499 students through

180 courses in top industries.

Number of Businesses by Number of employees

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This publication was produced with information from the Iowa Department of Education, Iowa Workforce Development and Northeast Iowa Community College.

It is the policy of Northeast Iowa Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age employment, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential parental, family or marital status in its

programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code §§ 216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e),

the Equal pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 – 1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and

Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.).

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