Career Spotlight - Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Sonographers use ultrasound equipment to examine and test a patient's specific area in their body. They may examine tissues, blood, and fetuses. While in high school, you should take anatomy and physiology, introduction to health sciences, and integrated business applications. These classes will help you prepare for classes while in college. This career requires a two year Associate of Science degree. Greenville Tech offers a degree in diagnostic medical sonography. The average median salary is $59,000. Due to the aging population, this is a fast growing career and is in high demand.

Source: Occupational Outlook Handbook

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Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

There will be an information session for the Governor's School for Science and Math on Thursday, October 29th from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Olgetree Building, located on 300 North Main Street in Greenville, SC.
RSVP by Wednesday, October 28th to jesica@scgssm.org

Team Work through R.O.P.E.S.

Every year, 9th grade students are given the opportunity to participate in R.O.P.E.S. courses offered through Swofford Career Center. This fun-filled day gives students the chance to participate in a variety of courses that teach team work, leadership, and communication skills. Students have to work together as a team in every obstacle course.

Commercial Photography

Are you creative? Do you enjoy using a camera? Have you ever thought of a career in photography? Is your cluster of interest arts and a/v technology? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you should attend this month's Lunch and Learn session with Mr. Wayne Culpepper of Fisheye Studios. Mr. Culpepper is a commercial photographer. His work has been featured in numerous publications. Sign up to hear Mr. Culpepper and to learn more about a career in photography. You can sign up in Guidance or with your teacher.

Milliken visits Landrum HS

Mr. Dan McBride, Senior Scientist and Invention Lead at Milliken Research Corporation in Spartanburg, SC, spoke with Mrs. Givins' 9th grade science classes about science. We thank Mr. McBride for his time. The presentations were spectacular! Interested in learning more about Milliken, click here.

Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Cluster

This cluster allows you to focus on interests in planning, management, and movement of people by providing and maintaining mobile equipment and facilities. On average, jobs within this cluster pay $19 per hour. Examples of careers within this cluster include auto mechanics, automotive repair and truck driver.

You can get more information about this cluster by attending the Lunch and Learn session scheduled on October 30th in the Career Center. Spartanburg Community College's automotive program will be at Landrum to discuss careers in the automotive industry. Sign up in your classroom or in Guidance with Ms. McCrimmon.