Future Ready Lancaster

Lots of college and career events are happening throughout November. Events, embedded with Zoom links, are below:

Events

• 12/2: Career Cluster Q&A (10-10:30am)
• 12/5: SAT
• 12/9: Thaddeus Stevens College Application Office Hours (12-2:30)
• 12/10: ASVAB exam
• 12/12: ACT

Note that these lessons are being delivered throughout the entire second marking period.

Lessons

• Understanding GPA
• Getting Experience
• Exploring Career Factors
• Personality Styles

Lessons

• Careers and Lifestyle Costs
• Workplace Skills and Attitudes
• Work Values
• Entrepreneurship

Lessons

• Choosing a College
• Match and Fit, Safety, Match and Reach
• Career Demand
• Work/Life Balance

Lessons

• Choosing a College
• Financial Aid and Financial Literacy
• Backup Plan
• Job Interviews

Every month SDoL is highlighting one career cluster. Career clusters are a selection of jobs within one of 16 different areas as defined by the US Department of Labor.

In Demand Local Careers

The demand for Radiologic Technologists is expected to grow by 6.2% by 2024 in Lancaster County. This career requires an Associates degree with an entry salary of $41,210 and a median salary of $52,860 in Lancaster County.

Local Postsecondary Training Option

Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences offers an Associates degree in Radiography that prepares students to enter this career. The college provides dozens of other programs ranging from certificates to doctoral degrees.

Not sure what college is the right fit for you? SDoL created a Match and College Search tool to help you find out! Just plug in your GPA and SAT scores and find out what selectivity you should look for in a college. then explore the map to find schools that are a good match for you. Access online here.