Showing posts with label career choices. Show all posts
Showing posts with label career choices. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Careers in Computer Support

Students in Computer Support at Eaton RESA Career Preparation Center learn how to troubleshoot computer hardware and software and install operating systems. There is an opportunity to earn CompTIA A+ Certification. With these skills, what types of jobs can you get?


  • Help Desk Technician
  • .Net Developer
  • Desktop Support Specialist
  • IT Test Analyst
  • IT Assistant
  • IT Support Professional
  • Software Developer
  • Information Technology Specialist
  • Computer Technology Programmer
  • Network Administrator
  • Client Support Analyst
  • Customer Engineer
  • Systems Engineer
  • Application Systems Analyst
  • Application Support Specialist
  • Field Service Technician
  • Cyber Security Analyst
  • Chief Technology Officer

  • Open Systems Technologies
  • Adna Technologies
  • Liquid Web
  • Multi Packaging Solutions
  • TechSmith Corporation
  • Vertafore
  • Trouble Shooters Technical Support
  • NuWave Technology Partners
  • Providence Consulting
  • Vertex Computer Solutions and Repair
  • Sparrow Health System
  • Dart Container
  • Jackson National Life Insurance Company
  • Lansing Community College
  • Michigan State University
  • Farm Bureau Insurance
  • Delta Dental Plan of Michigan, Inc.
  • Light & Breuning, Inc.
  • Home Depot
  • OfficeMax / Office Depot
  • Radio Shack
  • Staples
  • NCR Corporation
  • Burcham Hills
  • AntheliOs Healthcare Solutions
  • AP Lazer
  • Coverys
  • TEKsystems
  • State of Michigan
  • Municipal Employee’s Retirement System of Michigan

Friday, November 21, 2014

Careers in Animal Science and Zoo Management

Students in the Animal Science and Zoo Management program at Eaton RESA Career Preparation Center experience hands-on learning on zoo grounds at Potter Park Zoo. Recently students were asked to complete a homework assignment that involved researching and presenting one type of career in the field of Animal Science.

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Student Presentations in Animal Science and Zoo Management





  • Potter Park Zoo
  • Michigan Humane Society
  • Capital Area Humane Society
  • Banfield Pet Hospital
  • Harlan Laboratories
  • Riverside Cat Hospital
  • Pet Supplies Plus
  • Petco
  • PetSmart
  • Best Friends Pet Care
  • Animal Activity Center
  • Miller Animal Clinic
  • Lansing Veterinary Medical Center
  • Multi Packaging Solutions
  • Continental Search and Outplacement, Inc.
  • YMCA (Camp)
  • Detroit Zoo
  • Aquarium Services
  • State of Michigan
  • Saginaw Valley Equine Clinic
  • Detroit Zoological Society
  • Beadline Lake Large Animal Clinic
  • Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine
  • Michigan State University Department of Pathobiology
  • University of Michigan Department of Internal Medicine
  • Land O’Lakes, Inc
  • National Wildlife Federation
TIP: How to Find Jobs
  1. 'Google search' the employer
  2. Scroll through their website until you find a link called, "Employment" or "Human Resources," or check under the "About us" section. 
  3. Still can't find it? Contact them by email to inquire about job openings. Many locally-owned companies do not post jobs online, so it's best to email the director or supervisor.

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Jobs in Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement

Students enrolled in the Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement programs at Eaton RESA Career Preparation Center experience hands-on activities associated with this career field. They have the chance to drive police cars, participate in fitness training, and wear the gear.  But what types of jobs can you get in the Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement field? 



  • Police Officer or State Trooper 
  • Youth Service Worker
  • Probation Officer
  • Correctional Facility Manager or Warden
  • Field Agent
  • Asset Protection Specialist
  • Loss Prevention Investigator 
  • Case Manager
  • Corrections Counselor
  • Federal Air Marshal
  • Immigration Service Assistant or Specialist
  • Fraud Investigator
  • Cyber Special Agent (Cybersecurity)
  • Forensic Psychology 
  • Surveillance Specialist/Investigator  
  • Deputy Sheriff
  • Faculty Instructor / Professor
  • School Service Worker
  • Regulation Agent 
  • Housing & Urban Development Agent
  • Park Ranger
  • Judge
  • Michigan State Police
  • Ingham County Jail
  • Meridian Township Police
  • Lansing Police Department
  • East Lansing Police Department
  • Mid-Michigan Police Academy
  • Ingham County Sheriff's Department
  • Lansing Teen Court
  • City of Lansing
  • C.A.R.E.
  • Parnall Correctional Facility
  • G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility
  • Mid-Michigan Police Academy
  • Ingham County Youth Center
  • Ingham County Probation Department
  • LCC Police and Public Safety
  • MSU Police
  • State of Michigan
  • Lansing Capital Region International Airport (U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Homeland Security)
  • Detroit Metropolitan Airport (U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Homeland Security)
  • Juvenile Justice Youth
  • Michigan Department of Human Services
  • Michigan Public Schools (any county)
  • Jackson National Life Insurance Company
  • Universal Health Services
  • Retail Stores (Kohl's, Meijer, Target, Macy's)
  • Sentinel Offender Services,
  • U.S. Security Associates
  • Army Reserve
  • FBI (Lansing or Detroit Branch)


Resources:

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Parents: How to Access PowerSchool to view Grades and Attendance

Go to the search bar in your internet browser and type the following:

www.eatonresa.org
Find the tab called 'Services' and a drop down menu will appear. Select 'Career and Technical Education.'
When you click on 'Career and Technical Education,' this page should appear:
Scroll to the bottom-left corner. Click on the link called, "PowerSchool."
When you click the PowerSchool click, this page will appear. 
Click on "Create Account" and follow the instructions. 
**Please Note** You must create a username and password BEFORE you log into PowerSchool.

Questions? Contact your Student Service Coordinator:

Monday, October 6, 2014

Non-Traditional Career Options for Girls

What are my Career Choices? 

  1. Aviation Mechanics or Airplane Pilots
  2. Auto or Motorcycle Mechanic 
  3. Computer Hardware Engineers or Computer Programmers
  4. Environmental Assistant/Specialist
  5. Construction Manager
  6. Electrician
  7. Robotics and Mechatronics Engineer
  8. Radio Announcers
  9. Surveying & Mapping Technician
  10. Paralegal
  11. Dental, Medical, or Surgical Assistants 
  12. Landscape Architects
The list above contains some career options available for girls. Explore your own interests online and see what other careers interest you in Career and Technical Education.