Entrepreneurship

Mr. Randy Goff, owner of Chick Fil A of Boiling Springs, spoke with students about owning a business. Mr. Goff told students that they need to know who they are before they can decide what they will do for a career. He added, that you need to "have a mission" in life. Mr. Goff's inspirational presentation focused on the relevance of setting a realistic goal, staying focused, and achieving that goal.

Health Sciences

Ms. Chandra Flynn, Chief Nursing Officer at Mary Black Health System, spoke to students in Mrs. McReynolds honors chemistry class about careers in health sciences. Health sciences is the most popular cluster of study at Landrum High School. Careers in health sciences include, nurse, doctor, physician's assistant, physical therapist, occupational therapist, surgeon and much, much more. Students interested in the health sciences cluster should take advanced math and science courses in high school.

Chiropractor

Dr. Julie Whitaker, from Guest Chiropractic Clinic, presented information about careers in Chiropractic medicine. Chiropractors treat patients with health problems in the musculoskeltal system. Most Chiroropractors focus on problems related to the spine. Chiropractors use a variety of techniques to help the patient recover. Chiropractors are required to have licensure in chiropractic medicine and a doctoral degree in chiropratic medicine. Sherman College in Spartanburg, SC offers a degree in chiropractic medicine. The job outlook is good and the average salary is $66,000 per year. For more information, click here.

Converse College

Converse College is an all female, liberal arts college located in Spartanburg, SC. Seventeen 9th - 11th grade students toured the campus today. For more information about Converse admissions, click here. Converse offers a variety of majors including interior design, art, biology, chemistry, and dance. Converse also offers graduate studies in education.

USC Upstate Computer Science and Computer Information Systems

Dr. Sebastian VanDelden, a Professor from USC Upstate's Computer Science and Computer Information Systems programs, spoke to 9th grade science classes about USC Upstate's computer science major. Students interested in math, science and information technology may want to research information about this major. Dr. VanDelden gave an interactive presentation about this major. For more information about this major, visit youtube.com and type in Robotics at USC Upstate.

Government and Public Administration Cluster

When you see the name of this cluster, you automatically assume that it relates to jobs in the military or judicial branches. There are so many more opportunities that are available. Government of Public Administration is one of the nation's top employers. Jobs in this cluster either administer government services or protect the people in America. Examples of jobs include lobbyists, Intelligence Agents, Auditors, Ambassadors, City Manager, and Court Clerks. Salary range varies depending on the job position and education received. For more information about jobs in the federal government, visit www.usajobs.opm.gov

Finance Career Cluster

The Finance career cluster involves jobs dealing with taxes, credits, insurance, investments and finances. Finance cluster jobs are found in every industry and in government. There are four pathways within this cluster. These are financial and investment planning, business financial management, banking and related services and insurance services. Some examples of jobs are accountant, internal auditors, stock brokers, actuaries, and appraisers. Most students interested in this cluster like math. Average salary ranges for jobs in this cluster are $34, 500 to $96,000 depending on education and profession.