Employment Trends

Medical jobs are among the best-paid jobs for the future. According to an article on msnbc.com, jobs with the most projected growth for the future are jobs in the health care profession. And, many of them, do not require a four-year degree.  Radiologic technicians, dental hygienists, and registered nurses are among the fastest growing jobs. Other technical fields that require a two-year college degree which are in demand include: electrical technicians, computer specialists, paralegals, and hospitality workers. Skills and further education are vital to securing employment in this challenging market. For more information about schools offering two-year degrees, visit: www.sccsc.edu and www.gvltec.edu.


Sources: msnbc.com and foxbusiness.com

Financial Aid Night

Financial Aid Night is scheduled for January 23rd at 6 p.m. in Landrum's cafeteria. All seniors and their parents are invited to attend.

College Application Day, October 25th

Landrum's first ever College Application Day will be on October 25th from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Landrum High School. Various representatives from local colleges and universities will be at Landrum to assist students in the process. All seniors are being encouraged to complete at least one application on this day.

PSAT

The PSAT test is being offered at Landrum High School on October 12th. Students can still sign up to take the test. The fee is $14. Any 9th through 11th grade student planning to attend a four year college or university should sign up for this test.For more information about the psat, click here.

Representative Doug Brannon

Landrum High School was honored to have Representative Doug Brannon speak to Mr. Fowler's American Government class about the American judicial system. Mr. Brannon discussed the legal system in the United States and how America's government is structured.

Freshman Orientation

Freshman Orientation is approaching. Orientation gives 8th grade students planning to attend Landrum High School a glimpse of what to expect in the 9th grade. Students have the opportunity to tour Landrum High School, meet teachers and students, eat in the cafeteria, sit in a class taught by a ninth grade teacher and participate in other activities. Campobello Gramling is scheduled to visit on April 26th. Landrum Middle School is scheduled for April 27th and 28th.

2 Year Colleges

Two year institutions offer certificates in a variety of professions and Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees. A certificate in a program is not a degree. This type of program typically takes less than a year and allows you to work in a particular type of job field such as a dental assistant or welder. An Associate of Arts degree is a general studies program that you can transfer to a four year institution. An Associate of Science degree is a specialized program that enables you to go directly into the work force upon graduation. Some of the fastest growing occupations require a two year degree. Check out Greenville Tech or Spartanburg Community College for more information. For admission into a two year college, you need a high school diploma or GED. The ASSET or Compass test are required for placement.

BMW

Students interested in the transportation cluster had the opportunity to visit BMW yesterday. They were given a tour of the facility and information about careers with BMW. BMW employs over 6000 people in the Upstate. BMW offers a plethora of careers including welding, mechanical engineering, human resources, accounting, and assembly line work.

Dan McBride visits 9th Grade Science Classes

For a third year in a row, Dan McBride, a Senior Scientist and Invention Lead at Milliken Research Corporation, spoke to 9th grade students in Mrs. Givins' and Mrs. Johnson's science courses. Mr. McBride captivated audiences with experiments, explaining scientific principles in an entertaining and informative way.

Engineer's Day at Landrum High School

Each year, the profession of engineering is celebrated through Engineer's Week. Engineer's Week places focus on careers in engineering. To help educate the community about engineering careers, CH2M Hill participates in Engineer's Day at Landrum High School. Engineer's from this Spartanburg firm present information about CH2M Hill, engineering careers, and have students participate in activities that give them a glimpse of what it is like to be an engineer. These activities involve team work and problem solving skills. This week, engineers spoke to Mrs. Givins', Mrs. Johnson's and Mrs. McReynold's science classes. Some of the activities that students worked on included creating a crane and dropping an egg from a high distance without breaking it.