Identification should include careers in science, mathematics, medicine, agriculture, engineering, law, and others.
For each career, the following should be addressed:
- Responsibilities
- Salaries
- Working environment
- Required education/training
- Job outlook
Many websites offer career exploration resources, including the Virginia Education Wizard (https://www.vawizard.org/wizard/home), Bureau of Labor Statistics (https://www.bls.gov/), and the FFA Agricultural Career Network, available on the National FFA Organization website (https://www.ffa.org/).
Process/Skill Questions:
- What certifications, licenses, and degrees are available for careers in biotechnology?
- What is the outlook for careers in biotechnology?
- What resources have information about careers in biotechnology?
- What educational opportunities in biotechnology are available in higher education?
- What are the potential salaries and opportunities for advancement in biotechnology careers within the agriculture industry?
- How would an individual start his/her own biotechnology-related agricultural or environmental business?
- What is the career outlook for biotechnology careers related to the agricultural or environmental industries?
- What level of education or training is required for any entry-level position in a chosen agricultural or environmental biotechnology occupation?