Career Information Guide

This page provides you with a quick overview of SVC's Areas of Study and a sampling of careers those areas may lead to.

SVC's Areas of Study are roadmaps or pathways through specific programs that are built to meet your unique goals. There are currently nine Areas of Study at SVC, each of which may lead to different exciting careers for you:

Basic Education for Adults

This pathway is designed for:

• Adults returning to school after a break of several years, or those who are seeking to improve academic skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening, math, computer use, and academic skills before starting college degree or certificate programs.
• Justice-involved students who are transitioning out of incarceration.
• New English language learners or those who are looking to improve their English language skills.

Arts and Communications

Sample Careers:

• News Analysts, Reporters, & Journalists
• Graphic Designers
• Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors and Illustrators
• Musicians & Singers
• Special Effects Artists & Animators

Business

Sample Careers:

• Marketing Manager
• Human Resources Specialist
• Economists
• Investment Fund Managers
• Securities, Commodities, & Financial Services Sales Agents

Education

Sample Careers:

• Preschool teachers
• Childcare Workers
• Education & Childcare Administrators, Preschool & Daycare

Food and Beverage Management

Sample Careers:

• Food Service Manager
• Baker
• Chefs & Head Cooks
• Cook, Restaurant

Health Sciences

Sample Careers:

• Medical Assistant
• Pharmacy Technician
• Exercise Physiologists
• Registered Nurse
• Dietitians & Nutritionists

Industrial Technology and Transportation

Sample Careers:

• Automotive Service Technicians & Mechanics
• Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics
• Farm Equipment Mechanics & Service Technicians
• Welders, Cutters, & Welder Fitters
• Motorboat Mechanics & Service Technicians

Public Services and Social Sciences

Sample Careers:

• Municipal Firefighter
• Social and Human Services Assistants
• Mental Health Counselors

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)

Sample Careers:

• Molecular & Cellular Biologists
• Software Developer
• Mechanical Engineers
• Operations Research Analysts