Opportunities in Electronics Careers

Name: Opportunities in Electronics Careers
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ISBN: 9780071476072

ISBN-10: 0071476075

ISBN-13: 9780071476072

Edition: 2007

Authors: Mark Rowh

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Each book offers: The latest information on a field of interest Training and educational requirements for each career Salary statistics for different positions within each field Up-to-date professional and Internet resources

Book details

List price: $20.00
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
Publication date: 4/16/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 176
Size: 5.40" wide x 7.40" long x 0.45" tall
Weight: 0.462
Language: English

Mark Rowh holds a Ph.D. in vocational and technical education and is widely published in the areas of education and management, with nearly a dozen books to his credit.Series codeveloper and contributing author Stephen Lambert is the director of career services at Plymouth State College in New Hampshire. He codeveloped this series with Julie DeGalan, a former administrator and career counselor at Plymouth State College.



Foreword


Acknowledgments


Introduction



The Importance of Electronics


Electronics versus electricity


Development of electronics


Advantages of a career in electronics


Reviewing options



Electronics in the Twenty-First Century


Career possibilities


Repair and installation of home entertainment equipment


Repair of commercial and industrial electronic equipment


Electronics engineering and engineering technology


Specialized electronics areas


Job titles


Background and skills needed


Future prospects



Installation and Repair of Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment


Work performed


Places of employment


Working environment


The right skills and aptitudes


Getting trained


Employment outlook



Commercial and Industrial Electronics Equipment Repair


Job tasks


Working conditions


Educational background


Skills and traits needed


Employment outlook



Electronics Engineering and Engineering Technology


Engineering versus engineering technology


Engineering technologists


Electronics engineers


Places of employment


Working environment


Educational preparation


Employment outlook



Specialized Electronics Occupations


Broadcast technicians


Computer service technicians


Employment outlook


Related occupations



Educational Options


Making educational plans


Reviewing educational options


Choosing a school or college


Types of expenses


Getting financial aid


Alternative training programs



Salaries and Benefits


Salaries


Benefits



Electronics Organizations and Certifications


Benefits of memberships


Labor unions


Certifications



Getting Started in Electronics


Taking the first steps


Landing a job



Trade and Technical Schools Offering Electronics Programs



Two-Year Colleges Offering Programs in Electronics



Selected Organizations Related to Electronics


Further Reading