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community colleges top fields E G E L L O C Y T I N U M M O C Sponsored by: CAREERS TRENHOLM STATE – App Development In the App Development with Swift course, students will learn to code and design fully functional apps, gaining critical job skills in software development and information technology. The curriculum is designed by Apple engineers and educators and uses Swift, one of the world’s most popular programming languages. Mobile App development has been ranked as one of the hottest jobs to have in 2016 with the job market having been predicted to skyrocket by 32% from 2010 through 2020. Developers who can code in Apple's Swift program- ming language have been the most in demand over the past year. Annual Salary Average: $75,000 COASTAL ALABAMA – Animation & Interactive Technology These two-year certificate programs train students in the art of animation and computer-generated imagery for careers in film/television, entertainment, visualization, and software/technology. By the second semester, students learn how to design and produce an animated film. With the College’s cyclorama (green screen) wall, students are able to produce, film and edit customized videos, all to create a competitive portfolio for job-seeking upon completion of the program Annual Salary Range: $32,790 - $66,540 ENTERPRISE STATE - Mechatronics Study for both industrial and college certifications/degrees at ESCC in Mecha- tronics that teach you about electronics, motors, automation, robotics, and other advanced manufacturing processes that can make you competitive for many high wage, high demand jobs. Mechatronics is one of the world’s largest high-tech manufacturing fields that incorporates electrical, mechanical, and computer engineering. Studying Mechatronics alongside the best practices for industrial maintenance gives you an edge on the latest technologies for electron- ics and mechanics for systems ranging from household appliances to automated machinery to unmanned vehicles. Learn more and get moving at escc.edu. Annual Salary Range: $36,550 - $87,970 BEVILL STATE - Nursing The Nursing program is a five-semester program designed to prepare graduates to practice safe, competent, patient-centered care. The curriculum incorporates general education courses along with nursing courses, which includes class- room instruction with guided clinical experiences in varied healthcare agen- cies. After the successful completion of three semesters, students are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN licensure. Graduates that have successfully completed the entire program have the opportunity to become Registered Nurses in the healthcare field after passage of the NCLEX-RN exam. Annual Salary Range: $50,000 - $60,000 52 | College Organizer 2020 www.potentialmagazine.com