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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 - Aviation Maintenance
With two-year campuses and sites across Alabama, you’ll learn from experi-
enced aviation professionals and choose from top-flight programs in aircraft
maintenance and avionics technology. The Alabama Aviation College, a unit
of Enterprise State Community College, is the only training facility in the
southeastern United States with the primary mission of preparing technicians
to work in the aviation industry. Industrial maintenance, welding, and other
skilled technical aviation courses are offered, as well as dual enrollment for
high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
Annual Salary Range: $37,040 - 60,760
DID YOU K NOW?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor, 14 out of 20 occupations
with the highest median annual pay during 2018 were in a medical related field. Other top fields
include engineering, CIS managers, air traffic controllers, and judges.
A N D... Several community colleges also house university centers on campus so students can
continue their studies to receive a bachelor’s degrees through university par tners such as JSU,
Huntingdon, and UAH.
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