Careers

Discover diverse tech careers and a few of the women who make up these spaces. Explore paths and opportunities, uncovering hidden possibilities in the ever-evolving tech world!

Explorations	How to Navigate	How to Pursue
C1.0 - Exploration of Career Interests	C1.1 Cultivating Curiosity & Challenging Assumptions	C1.2 Being Open-Minded in Tech Careers
C2.0 - Identifying Strengths & Skills for Career Growth	C2.1 Exploring Personal Narratives & Building Bridges	C2.2 Finding Your Community and Asking Questions
C3.0 - Refining Career Path Using Talents & Gifts	C3.1 Embracing Growth on Your Terms & Staying Updated	C3.2 Building Projects to Put Knowledge to Use
C4.0 - Personal & Professional Impact through Careers	C4.1 Discovering Representation & Setting a Vision	C4.2 Taking One Step at a Time and Staying Persistent

Traditional Fields (U.S. Census Categories)

1. Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting
2. Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
3. Utilities
4. Construction
5. Manufacturing
6. Wholesale Trade
7. Retail Trade
8. Transportation and Warehousing
9. Information
10. Finance and Insurance
11. Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
12. Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
13. Management of Companies and Enterprises
14. Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services
15. Educational Services
16. Health Care and Social Assistance
17. Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
18. Accommodation and Food Services
19. Public Administration
20. Other Services (Except Public Administration)

Emerging or Interdisciplinary Fields

1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning
2. Cybersecurity
3. Data Science and Analytics
4. Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering
5. Climate Science and Renewable Energy
6. Sustainable Development and Environmental Management
7. Robotics and Automation
8. Digital Health and Telemedicine
9. Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrencies
10. Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR)
11. Internet of Things (IoT)
12. UX/UI Design and Human-Computer Interaction
13. Quantum Computing
14. Esports and Gaming
15. Space Exploration and Aerospace Technology
16. Social Innovation and Impact Entrepreneurship
17. Cultural and Creative Industries
18. Food Tech and Agricultural Innovation
19. Educational Technology (EdTech)
20. Synthetic Biology and Bioinformatics

Interactions

Interactions includes lessons on Digital Literacies, communicating & collaborating online, as well as navigating social media and online communities.

Explorations	How to Use	How to Build
D1.0 A Journey of Learning & Empowerment	D1.1 Creating & Completing a Project for Your Journey	D1.2
D2.0 A Story of Persistence	D2.1	D2.2
D3.0 The Art of Engagement	D3.1	D3.2
D4.0 Finding Support & Sharing Knowledge	D4.1	D4.2

Note: These images were generated through a collaborative effort, incorporating valuable insights from contributors, using the definition of digital literacies as described by Dr. Tisha Lewis Ellison ([Lewis,] 2009), prompt engineering and editing by Dr. Jordan, and the assistance of Napkin AI for visual storytelling.

Content

Content Sense Making includes the "stuff" that people produce, consume and learn. Here you will find lessons on Media Literacy, Digital Citizenship, and Critical Thinking & Research Skills. 

​Explorations	How to Use	How to Build
M1.0	M1.1	M1.2
M2.0	M2.1	M2.2
M3.0	M3.1	M3.2
M4.0	M4.1	M4.2

Tech

Technology is an infinite topic. However, this section provides lessons on a select few: Hardware, Software & Applications, and Coding & Programming.

Explorations	How to Use	How to Build
T1.0	T1.1	T1.2
T2.0	T2.1	T2.2
T3.0	T3.1	T3.2
T4.0	T4.1	T4.2