Crawford County K-12 Career Education Alliance presents:

 

Career Exploration/Career Awareness Videos

 

Industry Cluster: 

Architecture and Construction

 

PROFESSIONAL:  Chris Fuller

CAREER:  Contractor & President, Fuller Building Group                                       

                                                                               

 

CORRELATING SUBJECTS:

Math, Physics, Reading, Tech Ed. - Building & Construction program at Crawford Tech

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS: 

Problem solving, multi-tasking, memory, measuring, blueprint reading, lifting heavy objects and endurance, ability to work outside and in all types of weather, teamwork

 

 

 

 

Industry Cluster: 

Arts, Audio/Video, Technology and Communications

 

PROFESSIONAL:  Joe Vilkie

CAREER:  DJ/Radio Announcer, Owner/Operator COOL 101.7 WMVL FM

 

 

CORRELATING SUBJECTS:

English, Reading/writing, Audio Visual, Knowledge of Technology

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS: 

Communication skills, Knowledge of current events, Computer knowledge and knowledge of software editing, Writing/research, Interviewing skills, Technical skills, Flexibility

 

 

 

 

Industry Cluster: 

Information Technology, Business Management and Administration

 

PROFESSIONAL:  Jay Verno

CAREER:  IT, President of Hagen Business Machines of Meadville, Inc.

 

 

 

CORRELATING SUBJECTS:

Computer Science, Math, English, Computer and Information Science at Crawford Tech

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS: 

Computer and technology skills, Communication, Analytical skills, Problem solving, Creative thinking, Perseverance, Organizational skills, Resourcefulness, Teamwork

 

 

 

 

Industry Cluster: 

Education and Training

 

PROFESSIONAL:  Chris Greco

CAREER:  High School Teach (Science), PENNCREST School District

 

 

CORRELATING SUBJECTS:

Science, Biology/Chemistry/Physics, English, Reading

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS: 

Communication/speaking/listening, Conflict resolution, Patience, Confidence, Organizational skills, Multi-tasking, Care and compassion, Leadership, Teamwork, Technology skills

 

 

 

 

Industry Cluster: 

Finance

 

PROFESSIONAL:  Jim Miale

CAREER:  Commercial Lender at ERIEBANK

 

 

CORRELATING SUBJECTS:

Math, Accounting, English

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS: 

Knowledge of current events, Interpersonal skills, Confidentiality, Time management, Communication, Math skills, Problem solving, Relationship building, Detail oriented, Technology skills

 

 

 

 

Industry Cluster: 

STEM Careers - Math

 

PROFESSIONAL:  Abigail Mullen

CAREER:  Business Data Analytics

 

 

CORRELATING SUBJECTS:

Math, Computer Science, Coding - Excel/Python/SAS/SQL, Statistics

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS: 

Communication, Knowledge of technology, Math, Problem solving, Computer/Coding - coding software and coding languages, Teamwork, Presentation skills, Analytical thinking

 

 

 

 

Industry Cluster: 

Finance

 

PROFESSIONAL:  Stephen Sada

CAREER:  CPA - Certified Public Accountant, Business Consultant at Ernst and Young

 

 

CORRELATING SUBJECTS:

Math, Accounting, English

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS: 

Accounting, Communication skills, Confidentiality, Relationship building, Analytical thinking, Technology skills, Time management, Teamwork, Problem solving

 

 

 

 

Industry Cluster: 

Government and Public Administration

 

PROFESSIONAL:  Vicki Leap

CAREER:  Chief of Staff at Representative Parke Wentling's office

 

 

CORRELATING SUBJECTS:

History, English, Reading/Writing, Public Speaking, Government/Political Science

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS: 

Knowledge of current events, Communication and public speaking, Memory, Problem solving, Relationship building, Teamwork, Reading/writing skills

 

 

 

 

Industry Cluster: 

Health Science

 

PROFESSIONAL:  Renee Ray

CAREER:  Physician Assistant

 

 

CORRELATING SUBJECTS:

Science, Biology, Anatomy, Chemistry, Health Occupations program at Crawford Tech

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS: 

Communication/speaking, Problem solving, Technology skills, Interpersonal skills, Care and compassion

 

 

 

 

Industry Cluster: 

Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

 

PROFESSIONAL:  The Honorable Mark D. Stevens

CAREER:  Judge of the Court of Common Pleas

 

 

CORRELATING SUBJECTS:

History, Political Science, English, Reading/writing

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS: 

Communicating, Excellent verbal skills, Time management, Leadership, Confidence, Writing, Care and Compassion, Analytical thinking

 

 

 

 

Industry Cluster: 

STEM Careers - Engineering

 

PROFESSIONAL:  Tom Swanberg

CAREER:  Manufacturing Engineer

 

 

CORRELATING SUBJECTS:

Math, Physics, Tech Ed, Gaming, Drafting and Design and Precision Machining at Crawford Tech

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS: 

Technical knowledge, Software knowledge, Computer skills, Leadership/teamwork, Problem solving, Work well under pressure, Patience

 

 

 

 

Industry Cluster: 

STEM - Science

 

PROFESSIONAL:  Wendy Kedzierski

CAREER:  Program Director and Freshwater Scientist - Allegheny College Creek Connections

 

 

CORRELATING SUBJECTS:

Math, Science, Biology - Honors AP, Chemistry - Honors AP, Anatomy - Honors, Environmental Science

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS: 

Observation skills, Communication skills, Critical thinking, Analytical thinking, Note taking/recording skills, Investigative thinking, Problem solving, Statistics, Teamwork, Technology skills

 

 

 

 

Industry Cluster: 

Manufacturing

 

PROFESSIONAL:  Cody Damico

CAREER:  CNC Machinist/Grinder

 

 

CORRELATING SUBJECTS:

Math, Tech Ed, Physics, Chemistry, Precision Machining program at Crawford Tech

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS: 

Machining skills, Mechanical skills, Measurement, Blueprint reading, Math, Knowledge of applicable computer software, Attention to detail, Efficiency