FOR STUDENTS
You may not have heard the term "advanced technology"; however, careers in this field allow you to be a part of creating just about anything you can imagine. Advanced technology employees in Virginia can go from working in labs developing life-saving medicine to making "green" energy. The advanced technology sector covers 19 industries including manufacturing, health care, information technology, robotics and biotechnology.
So why would you consider a career in advanced technology? For one, these industries offer their employees the opportunity to have life-long careers. The pay for advanced technology careers is above average. For example, the manufacturing industry's average compensation is approximately $70,000. Employees in these career paths are a part of developing much needed products and services.
In addition, there are many opportunities available in the advanced technology sector for a variety of interests. Twenty three percent of current workers in these careers are eligible to retire in the next two to five years. Therefore, employers will be searching for qualified applicants to hire soon.
Employees in advanced technology fields typically possess advanced math, technical and problem-solving skills. To find out what you can do to develop these skills and be a part of these exciting industries:
- Visit our Training and Next Steps page.
- Talk with your guidance counselor about advanced technology careers, what career and technical education opportunities are available at your school and how you can learn workplace readiness skills.
- Visit Virginia's Education Wizard to help you navigate career and college information for your future goals.
- Visit the national Dream It. Do It. career toolkit to take the Dream Career Quiz, check out Career Profiles and much more.
- Check out our Games & Videos to have fun learning more about these exciting career opportunities.
- Contact us for additional information.