Transcript Women in Technology - College of Southern Maryland

College of Southern Maryland
Expanding
Women’s
Employment
Options
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Women in Technology
Increasing
Women’s
Earning
Power
WIT@CSM
Shattering
the
Myths
Choices
Knowledge
Mobility
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Women in Technology
College of Southern Maryland
Opportunity:
Look at Why Studying
Technology is Critical
Learn How You Can Do It
Explore Technical Career
Possibilities
Connect with Other Women
in Technology
Identify Contacts &
Resources
The demand for skilled hightech knowledge workers will
continue.
Higher Wages:
Average salary of $35,000 with
earning potential of $45,000$60,000 in some jobs in just a
few years.
Working Conditions:
Flexibility, advancement,
educational incentives and
benefits.
Programs Offered @ CSM
• Computer/Information Technology Support
• Computer Programming
• Computer Networking
• Drafting
• Electronics Technology
• Engineering Technician
• Engineering Transfer to BS
• Office/Business Technology
• Multimedia/Graphics/Web Development
Contacts: Renee Jenkins,
[email protected], or Daphne Powell,
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[email protected].
http://www.itc.csmd.edu/tec/WIT/Index.htm
Even if your are not interested in obtaining a
technical degree, you can still enhance your
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employability and earning power by taking more
technical classes or obtaining a certificate.
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Why Choose to Study Technology?
Careers which involve
using math, science,
engineering, and
technical skills not only
allow women to earn
higher wages, but include
jobs with good benefits,
flexible work schedules,
and strong advancement
opportunities. In short,
technical careers offer
high advancement
opportunities and high
wages.
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Tech/Non-Tech Salary Comparisons
Although money is not everything, making informed decisions is. Here
are some recent occupational wage statistics for Southern Maryland.
Technical
NonTechnical
Residents of Southern Maryland
Average Entry Salaries
Computer Support Specialists
Electronic Technicians
System Analyst
Computer Hardware Engineers
Industrial Engineers
30,730/year
39,550/year
44,530/year
46,430/year
51,120/year
Administrative Support
Elementary School Teacher
Child/Family/School Social Workers
Secondary School Teacher
18,140/year
23,790/year
29,700/year
33,700/year
Statistics from the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Office of Labor Market Analysis and
Information Occupational Employment Statistics Program (March 2004)
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Women Can Do IT
(as well as math, science, and engineering)
Technology is the
practical use of
mathematical and
scientific concepts to
solve personal and
business problems.
Women are practical
problem-solvers so
technical occupations
are a good fit.
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In fact, archeological
evidence supports that
women were the first
planters and collectors of
seeds as well as first
invented many agricultural
tools including plows
Yes, women do math,
science, and technology.
We just do it our way!
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Herstory
Women’s work as well as greatest contributions revolve around
their core values and needs.
Educating all citizens.
Facilitating social, political, and spiritual changes.
Earning a living.
Caring for children, the sick and poor.
Establishing equitable reproductive, property and inheritance laws.
Owning businesses.
Fighting for the rights of Children.
Providing healthcare.
Now women are challenged to understand, utilize as well as create
technology to aide themselves and society in these endeavors.
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Careers in Technology
Growth Occupation
Brief Job Description (Click to review list of related CSM Programs.)
Computer Engineer
Network Engineer/Administrator
(Needed: Bachelor’s Degree)
Create hardware, install, configure, and test as well as fix/troubleshoot hardware, software and
computer networks. Above all, help people implement and use technology.
Computer Programmer
(Needed: Bachelor’s Degree)
Design and create computer software for any industry and/or as a freelancer. Programmers
can specialize in developing business, scientific as well as software for the Internet
(Web). Programming jobs can offer a lot of flexibility because they can be done from anywhere
at anytime. Those with programming experience are able to move into project management,
sales, software testing, technical writing, training as well as serve as software designers.
Computer Support Specialist
(Needed: Associate Degree)
Help computer users figure out how to use hardware and software to solve their problems and
get work done. In addition to fixing problems, computer support specialists often train users,
test new hardware and software as well as write technical and training documents.
Systems Analyst
(Needed: Bachelor’s Degree)
Work with computer users to analyze their information processing needs in an effort to develop
new as well as update existing automated computer systems. In addition to working with
computer users, analysts work with programmers and often serve as coordinators and trainers.
Database Administrator (DBA)
(Needed: Bachelor’s Degree)
Implement and coordinate changes to computer databases (large lists of data) and database
software. Often serve as programmers and are responsible for securing access to
databases.
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Careers in Technology
Growth Occupation
Brief Job Description (Click to review list of related CSM Programs.)
Computer Equipment Repairer
(Needed: Vocational Training and above)
Install and maintain computers, printers, network devices, and other electronic office devices.
Desktop Publishing/
Multimedia Development Specialists
(Needed: Long-term on-the-job training or
vocational training)
Create visually appealing printed and electronic documents as well as graphics. This includes
cards, flyers, forms, newsletters, reports, magazines, and websites.
Electronic Semiconductor/
Microprocessor Technicians
(Needed: Associate Degree)
At the direction of engineers, responsible for building, repairing, and maintaining electronic
components such as wiring, circuit boards and instruments.
Engineering Managers
(Needed: Bachelor’s Degree + work
experience or Master’s Degree)
Coordinate and direct the activities of engineers in a wide variety of industries including
construction, telecommunication and research of new computer products.
Information Systems/
Computer Managers
(Needed: Bachelor’s Degree + work
experience or Master’s Degree)
Coordinate and direct the activities of computer hardware and software implementers.
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Careers in Technology
Growth Occupation
Brief Job Description (Click to review list of related CSM Programs.)
Business Owners and Managers
Manage business operations, which include creating policies, coordinating daily operations,
tracking finances, supervising personnel, and serving customers. The 21st century
owner/manager must be technically astute if she is to lead with credibility and serve customers
effectively. Therefore, in order to supplement other business training, it is suggested business
owners/managers invest in computer related training.
Electronics Engineer
(Needed: Bachelor’s Degree)
Research, design, and create electronic circuits as well as components for a wide variety of
industries including business, scientific, military, computer hardware, etc.
Technical Trainers/Teachers
(Needed: Associate Degree & higher)
Teach vocational and occupational subjects for teens as well as adults. This includes
computer training, job skills training, and other equipment training. Technical classes are
taught for public and private schools as well as for businesses.
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For More Info About WIT@CSM
For more information about the
College of Southern Maryland’s
Women In Technology program, checkout
CSM's WIT Home Page
http://www.itc.csmd.edu/tec/WIT/Index.htm
or
contact Renee Jenkins - [email protected]
or Daphne Powell - [email protected]
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References
 Clipart (varied pieces) made available by Institute for
Women in Trades, Technology & Science
(www.iwitts.org)
 Encyclopedia of Women in the U.S. by Sheila Keenan
 Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and
Regulation Office of Labor Market Analysis and
Information Occupational Employment Statistics
Program
 Women’s History by Sonia Weiss with Lorna Biddle
Rinear, M.A.
 WomenTech Project Best Practices CD by Institute for
Women in Trades, Technology & Science
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