2008 Actuarial Career Fair
Friday, September 26, 3pm - 6pm at Illinois State University Foundation, Chicago Office, 150 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1590, Chicago, IL. Contact Susan Mitchell at 309-438-7797
Monday, September 29, 3pm - 6pm in the Main Room of Bone Student center at Illinois State University. Congact Susan Mitchell at 309-438-7797
Enjoy math? Like a challenge? Love solving problems? If so, you may have what it takes to be an actuary, a well-paid professional who uses math skills to solve business and social problems. These college fairs, which are organized by the Actuarial Program at Illinois State University, are primarily intended for high school students seekign to learn more about the actuarial career.
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Marquette University Young Scholars Program in Clinical Laboratory Science
This exciting program will be held on the Marquette University Campus on the following Saturdays: November 1, November 8, November 15 from 9am to 3pm. Upon successful completion of all three days, students earn 1 college credit at Marquet University. Program fee is $50.00. Examples of opportunities in clinical lab science are medical research, crime labs, food and cosmetic labs, humanitarian work such as the Peace Corp, environmental work. The deadline for application is October 15. For additional information, contact 414-288-7566.
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Lutheran General Hospital's Health Careers Night is scheduled for Wednesday, November 5 from 6-8pm. This is a community event to inform people about various careers available in health care. Boths representing various health careers are set up with professionals from each area. Attendees receive information with health career descriptions and pertinent information regarding each career. For more information, call Jan Welter at 847-723-8336.
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Video Game Company CEO To Speak at Elmhurst College on November 12
Matt Booty of Midway Games will present a talk titled "Preparing for a Career in the Video Game Industry" His tallk will be held at 7pm in Illinois Hall. A question and answer session will follow his talk. The program is free and the public is welcome.
Elmhurst College is an appropriate place for Booty to deliver his talk, as it recently introduced a new academic major in Computer Game and Entertainment Technology. For further information, visit www.elmhurst.edu or call 630-617-3033.
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What is a graphic designer? If you are facinated by the differences between the fonts Times New Roman and Geneva or simply enjoy arranging photos on a page, you may have a future in graphic design. One of the most practical paths for artsy people, graphic design requires not only a good eye, but an ability to use the computer as a tool for achieving your vision. Graphic designers work with type and images to create the look for CD inserts, books, magazines, posters, catalogs, and other products. Some also design websites.
"The biggest misconception is that good design is just a simple matter of making things pretty", Heather, Graphic Designer.
Are you ready to see your ideas in living color in print and online; create designs under deadline pressure; revise designs in response to feedback; learn the latest computer software; meet with clients; and prepare documents for the printer? It helps to be organized, creative and computer savvy. You'll have to stay up to speed on all the latest design software. Flexibility is also key; if your client wants purple type on a peach background, you'll have to swallow your artistic pride and deliver.
In high school, sign up for art classes. It will help you develop the eye you need and will teach you the fundamentals of color, perspective and form. Join the school newspaper or yearbook staff and try your hand at page design. Learn as many computer programs as you can, especially desktop publishing or web design programs.
Government economists expect job growth for graphic designers to be as fast as the average for all careers through 2016. One reason is the rapidly expanding Internet and video markets. Those with the necessary software skills and experience in Web design and animation will have the best opportunities. Some firms are hiring graphic designers in other countries, a practice known as offshoring. However, companies will rely on American designers to come up with strategies for reaching the American consumer. For an edge in landing a job where you'll help develop strategy, get a broad liberal arts education and hands-on experience in marketing. Graphic design is a very popular career choice, so expect a lot of competition for jobs. The average yearly income of graphic designers was $45,340 in 2007.
Listed below are links to websites that will help you with career exploration. Click on the links for more information.
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