Career Spotlight - Accountants/Auditors

Accountants and Auditors help keep public records accurate. They ensure that taxes are paid on time. They also prepare and analyze financial information. A four year college degree in accounting is required. The job outlook for accountants is strong and is expected to grow faster than the average. Typical average salary is $57,000.

Source: Occupational Outlook Handbook

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FBLA club members coordinated today's presentation. Sophia Banner, a Financial Specialist from Wachovia Bank, spoke about managing money, making wise credit choices and saving money for college. More than twenty students signed up for this presentation.

Anderson University

Anderson University Admissions spoke to students today about Anderson University. Located in Anderson, SC., Anderson is a private, Christian university offering a wide range of majors. Admission requirements include a 3.0 G.P.A. and 1000 SAT or 20 ACT. Anderson offers full tuition for all Palmetto Fellows. For more information, click here.

Chef Bunn

Chef Jack Bunn from Persimmons Bistro Restaurant, located in Landrum, SC, spoke to students about his career as a chef and restaurant owner. Chef Bunn, a native to the area, talked about the importance of loving your job. He discussed the pros and cons of working in the culinary industry and urged students to follow their passion. For more information on Persimmons Bistro Restaurant, click here.

Gardner Webb University

Gardner Webb University spoke to students about admissions, financial aid, and majors offered. The average G.P.A. an incoming freshman has entering Gardner Webb is a 3.5. Average SAT and ACT scores include 1020 and 21. Gardner Webb is a Christian university located in Boiling Springs, NC. Extracurricular activities and community service are also important criteria for admissions. For more information, click here.

Furman University

Furman University Admissions made a visit to Landrum today. Students learned about Furman admissions, financial aid, and majors offered. For more information about Furman, click here.

So what's the difference between a Vocational School, Community College, and College/University?

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a Vocational School, Community College, and College/University?

A Vocational School is an institution where you can earn a certificate in a career field.

A Community College is a type of school where you can earn a two year college degree. Community college's usually have open admissions policies and require a high school diploma or G.E.D.

A College is a school where you can earn a four year degree. Typically college's do not offer advanced degrees such as ph.d's.

A University is a school where you can earn a four year degree. Universities offer advanced degrees and have colleges or schools within them.

North Greenville University

North Greenville University (NGU) spoke to students today about their admissions policies, financial aid, and majors offered. For more information about NGU click here.

USC Upstate

USC Upstate admissions spoke to students about admissions requirements, financial aid, and majors offered at USC Upstate. The average G.P.A. an incoming freshman has entering USC Upstate is 3.5. Average SAT and ACT scores are 1017 SAT and 22 ACT. There is no application deadline, as USC Upstate is on a rolling admissions basis. However, it is in your best interest to apply early. Check out more info about USC Upstate here.

Career Cluster of the Week

Each week, a different career cluster will be spotlighted. This week's spotlight is on the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources cluster. Do you have an interest in working with plants or animals? This cluster focuses on the production, marketing, and distribution of agricultural commodities and resources. Examples of careers in this cluster include horticulturalist, marine biologist, forest ranger, wildlife biologist, dog groomer and land surveyor. For more information about careers in this cluster, click here.

Presbyterian College

An Admissions Counselor from Presbyterian College (PC) met with students Friday to discuss Presbyterian College admissions requirements, majors offered and other information about PC. For more information about PC, click here.

Coastal Carolina University

Coastal Carolina University is located in Conway, SC. Conway is only nine miles from Myrtle Beach. Coastal is a public four year university that offers a variety of majors. Some of the popular majors at Coastal include marine biology and professional golf management. There are more than 8,000 students at Coastal and the population is growing. The campus is currently expanding and will soon have more new facilities. The average grade point average entering freshman had in 2009 was a 3.3 and 22 ACT/1040 SAT.

One on One with a Landscape Architect

Mrs. Jimmie Lynn Dykes, of Wingo Designs, is a landscape architect and jewelry maker. She spoke to students about careers in both fields. A landscape architect develops plans to improve the astethic of the landscape. Landscape architects can work for individual clients who want to improve their yard or for corporations such as restaurants or hospitals.

Where did you study architecture?
I received a Bachelor of Art's in architecture from Clemson University and a Master's degree in landscape architecture from University of Georgia.

Did you have to do an apprenticeship or internship?
Yes. I was required to do a two year apprenticeship under a certified architect. All architects and landscape architects are required to do this.

What is the process like?
First I go to the client's home and talk with them to see what their needs are. I make measurements and then draw plans to blue print.

Are you responsible for planting the plants?
No. I draw up the plans only. A landscaping company will take care of planting.

What made you get into jewelry making?
I attended the John C. Campbell Folk School and took both silversmith and enamel jewelry making courses.

How long have you been making and selling your jewelry?
For five years now.

Where do you sell it?
At various art shows, galleries and on etsy.

Winthrop University

Winthrop University Admissions visited Landrum High School to discuss admissions requirements, financial aid, and other important information about Winthrop. More than twenty students attended this session. The average grade point average a freshman entering Winthrop has is a 3.6. The average SAT is 1100 and ACT is 24. Winthrop is located in Rock Hill, SC, about twenty minutes away from Charlotte. It is a public university. Tuition, including books and room and board is on average $18,000.

Arts, A/V Technology and Communications Cluster

Photography is a career within the arts, a/v technology and communications cluster. Students signed up to hear Mr. Wayne Culpepper, of Fisheye Studios, speak about careers in photography. Mr. Culpepper studied media communications at College of Charleston.

His tip to students interested in pursuing a career in photography - "take journalism or year book in high school." He said that this is "a great way to get experience taking photos." He also says that "you should carry a camera with you at all times because you never know when an opportunity will come to take a great photo."

Fisheye generously gave Landrum High School a book that they were the photographers for. We thank them. For more info on careers in photography, click here.