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STEM and Healthcare Career Community

Careers in healthcare offer opportunities to use science, compassion, and critical thinking to provide care, improve the health of others, and solve global health challenges. Careers in STEM—science, technology, engineering, and math—focus on innovation, using research, data analysis, and programming to solve real-world problems in fields like software engineering, data science, or biochemistry.

Examples of career paths in this community include:

  • Animal & Wildlife
  • Defense
  • Energy
  • Environmental Services
  • Health Sciences
  • Information Technology
  • Manufacturing
  • Research

Explore career paths, enhance your skills, find opportunities!

We’ve compiled key resources to help you get started in finding the right career path.  Discover internships and jobs, including remote opportunities, through customized searches. Build connections by joining professional associations, which offer networking, job listings, and career development. Understand typical job titles and industry roles by using recommended search terms and learning from experts through Candid Career videos. Strengthen your applications by showcasing essential skills required for success in your chosen field. And tap into our amazing alumni network through LinkedIn or the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program to gain insights and mentorship.

Below are some of the fields that are available within this Career Community. Select an option to learn more.

Animal & Wildlife

Internships & Jobs

We’ve built some searches for you in our most popular programs to get you started, but feel free to tailor this to meet YOUR needs! To find remote positions only, type in the word “remote” for location in any of these platforms. To find and explore information on potential employers within this industry we recommend utilizing CareerShift or Buzzfile.

  1. CareerShift: NYS, NYC, Boston
  2. Handshake: Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles
  3. Indeed.com: San Francisco, Washington DC, Pittsburgh
  4. LinkedIn: Raleigh, Orlando

Professional Associations

Joining associations can lead to networking connections, access to conferences and events, internship & job listings, and professional development.  Find them all on LinkedIn and join their online group first!

  1. Animal Behavior Society
  2. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
  3. American Association of Zoo Keepers
  4. Animal Behavior Management Alliance
  5. International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council
  6. International Marine Animal Trainers Association
  7. International Zoo Educators Association
  8. Association of Professional Dog Trainers
  9. International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants
  10. Pet Partners

Typical Job Titles

There are many titles you can search for, including Zookeeping, Training, Veterinary, etc. To learn more about these occupations for career exploration purposes, explore our Online Career Tools. View Animal and Wildlife videos on Candid Career to hear directly from industry experts about a day in the life of their occupation.

Necessary Skills

As you develop your resume, cover letters, and prepare for interviews, you’ll want to highlight examples that prove you have the skill sets this industry demands.

Amazing Alumni

We have so many alumni working in Animal & Wildlife! Titles like “Zoologist”, “Park Ranger”, “Programs Specialist”, “Aquatic Restoration and Resiliency Coordinator”, and so much more! You can review their amazing career paths through LinkedIn to get a sense of their trajectory and companies they've worked for. Read more about networking and personal branding, update your LinkedIn profile, then reach out to connect with our alumni!

You can also take advantage of the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program, sponsored by the Oswego Alumni Association.  Fill out the ASK questionnaire to be provided with potential alumni matches to find someone whose career best aligns with your interests.

LinkedIn Learning Courses

Defense

Internships & Jobs

We’ve built some searches for you in our most popular programs to get you started, but feel free to tailor this to meet YOUR needs! To find remote positions only, type in the word “remote” for location in any of these platforms. To find and explore information on potential employers within this industry we recommend utilizing CareerShift or Buzzfile.

  1. CareerShift: Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Orlando
  2. Handshake:  NYS, NYC, Boston
  3. Indeed.com: Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles
  4. LinkedIn: San Francisco, Washington DC

Professional Associations

Joining associations can lead to networking connections, access to conferences and events, internship & job listings, and professional development.  Find them all on LinkedIn and join their online group first!

Typical Job Titles

There are many titles you can search for, including Engineering, Information Technology, etc. To learn more about these occupations for career exploration purposes, explore our Online Career Tools or look at top-paying Defense careers. View Defense videos on Candid Career to hear directly from industry experts about a day in the life of their occupation.

Necessary Skills

As you develop your resume, cover letters, and prepare for interviews, you’ll want to highlight examples that prove you have the skill sets this industry demands.

Amazing Alumni

We have so many alumni working in Defense! Titles like “Electrical Engineer”, “Program Management Analyst”, “IT Professional”, “Data Integration Specialist”, and so much more! You can review their amazing career paths through LinkedIn to get a sense of their trajectory and companies they've worked for. Read more about networking and personal branding, update your LinkedIn profile, then reach out to connect with our alumni!

You can also take advantage of the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program, sponsored by the Oswego Alumni Association.  Fill out the ASK questionnaire to be provided with potential alumni matches to find someone whose career best aligns with your interests.

LinkedIn Learning Courses

Energy - Oil and Gas

Internships & Jobs

We’ve built some searches for you in our most popular programs to get you started, but feel free to tailor this to meet YOUR needs! To find remote positions only, type in the word “remote” for location in any of these platforms. To find and explore information on potential employers within this industry we recommend utilizing CareerShift or Buzzfile.

  1. CareerShift: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC
  2. Handshake: Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Orlando
  3. Indeed.com: NYS, NYC, Boston
  4. LinkedIn: Chicago, Dallas

Professional Associations

Joining associations can lead to networking connections, access to conferences and events, internship & job listings, and professional development.  Find them all on LinkedIn and join their online group first!

  1. North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP)
  2. US Oil and Gas Association
  3. Association of Energy Services Professionals (AESP)
  4. American Public Gas Association
  5. American Gas Association
  6. United States Energy Association
  7. International Association of Oil and Gas Producers
  8. The American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE)
  9. Association of Energy Engineers
  10. Association For Energy Affordability

Typical Job Titles

There are many titles you can search for, including Engineering, Operations, Research, etc. To learn more about these occupations for career exploration purposes, explore our Online Career Tools or types of jobs in the Oil and Gas Industry. View Oil and Gas Industry videos on Candid Career to hear directly from industry experts about a day in the life of their occupation.

Necessary Skills

As you develop your resume, cover letters, and prepare for interviews, you’ll want to highlight examples that prove you have the skill sets this industry demands.

Amazing Alumni

We have so many alumni working in the Oil and Gas Industry! Titles like “Assistant technical Director”, “Measurement Design and Systems Engineer”, “Project Geologist”, “Senior Technician”, and so much more! You can review their amazing career paths through LinkedIn to get a sense of their trajectory and companies they've worked for. Read more about networking and personal branding, update your LinkedIn profile, then reach out to connect with our alumni!

You can also take advantage of the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program, sponsored by the Oswego Alumni Association.  Fill out the ASK questionnaire to be provided with potential alumni matches to find someone whose career best aligns with your interests.

LinkedIn Learning Courses

Energy - Renewable

Internships & Jobs

We’ve built some searches for you in our most popular programs to get you started, but feel free to tailor this to meet YOUR needs! To find remote positions only, type in the word “remote” for location in any of these platforms. To find and explore information on potential employers within this industry we recommend utilizing CareerShift or Buzzfile.

  1. CareerShift: Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles
  2. Handshake:  San Francisco, Washington DC
  3. Indeed.com: Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Orlando
  4. LinkedIn: NYS, NYC, Boston

Professional Associations

Joining associations can lead to networking connections, access to conferences and events, internship & job listings, and professional development.  Find them all on LinkedIn and join their online group first!

  1. American Solar Energy Society
  2. The Business Council for Sustainable Energy
  3. Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)
  4. National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC)
  5. Energy Systems Integration Group
  6. Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE)
  7. US Renewable Energy Association (USREA)
  8. Global Green
  9. North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP)
  10. United States Energy Association
  11. Association of Energy Services Professionals (AESP)

Typical Job Titles

There are many titles you can search for, including Engineering, Operations, Research, etc. To learn more about these occupations for career exploration purposes, explore our Online Career Tools or renewable energy jobs. View renewable energy industry videos on Candid Career to hear directly from industry experts about a day in the life of their occupation.

Necessary Skills

As you develop your resume, cover letters, and prepare for interviews, you’ll want to highlight examples that prove you have the skill sets this industry demands.

Amazing Alumni

We have so many alumni working in Renewable Energy! Titles like “Director of Clean Energy Solutions”, “Electrical Engineer”, “Strategic Energy Advisor”, “Technical Product Manager”, and so much more! You can review their amazing career paths through LinkedIn to get a sense of their trajectory and companies they've worked for. Read more about networking and personal branding, update your LinkedIn profile, then reach out to connect with our alumni!

You can also take advantage of the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program, sponsored by the Oswego Alumni Association.  Fill out the ASK questionnaire to be provided with potential alumni matches to find someone whose career best aligns with your interests.

LinkedIn Learning Courses

Environmental Services - Biotechnology

Internships & Jobs

We’ve built some searches for you in our most popular programs to get you started, but feel free to tailor this to meet YOUR needs! To find remote positions only, type in the word “remote” for location in any of these platforms. To find and explore information on potential employers within this industry we recommend utilizing CareerShift or Buzzfile.

  1. CareerShift: NYS, Dallas, Pittsburgh
  2. Handshake:  NYC, Los Angeles, Raleigh
  3. Indeed.com: Boston, San Francisco, Orlando
  4. LinkedIn: Chicago, Washington DC

Professional Associations

Joining associations can lead to networking connections, access to conferences and events, internship & job listings, and professional development.  Find them all on LinkedIn and join their online group first!

  1. American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists
  2. Association of Clinical Research Professionals
  3. Engineering in Medicine & Biology Society
  4. National Association for Healthcare Quality
  5. Women in Bio
  6. American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  7. Biophysical Society
  8. Society for Developmental Biology
  9. American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE)
  10. Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB)

Typical Job Titles

There are many titles you can search for, including Research, Engineering, Clinical, etc. To learn more about these occupations for career exploration purposes, explore our Online Career Tools or Biotechnology careers. View biotechnology videos on Candid Career to hear directly from industry experts about a day in the life of their occupation.

Necessary Skills

As you develop your resume, cover letters, and prepare for interviews, you’ll want to highlight examples that prove you have the skill sets this industry demands.

Amazing Alumni

We have so many alumni working in Biotechnology! Titles like “Research Associate”, “Lead BioTech Production Specialist”, “Project Manager and Research Scientist”, “Quality Systems Administrator”, and so much more! You can review their amazing career paths through LinkedIn to get a sense of their trajectory and companies they've worked for. Read more about networking and personal branding, update your LinkedIn profile, then reach out to connect with our alumni!

You can also take advantage of the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program, sponsored by the Oswego Alumni Association.  Fill out the ASK questionnaire to be provided with potential alumni matches to find someone whose career best aligns with your interests.

LinkedIn Learning Courses

Environmental Services - Environmental Sciences

Internships & Jobs

We’ve built some searches for you in our most popular programs to get you started, but feel free to tailor this to meet YOUR needs! To find remote positions only, type in the word “remote” for location in any of these platforms. To find and explore information on potential employers within this industry we recommend utilizing CareerShift or Buzzfile.

  1. CareerShift: NYC, Los Angeles, Raleigh
  2. Handshake:  Boston, San Francisco
  3. Indeed.com: Chicago, Washington DC, Orlando
  4. LinkedIn: NYS, Dallas, Pittsburgh

Professional Associations

Joining associations can lead to networking connections, access to conferences and events, internship & job listings, and professional development.  Find them all on LinkedIn and join their online group first!

  1. American Meteorological Society
  2. Air & Waste Management Association
  3. Association of Climate Change Officers
  4. Environmental Design Research Association
  5. Environmental Information Association
  6. National Association of Environmental Professionals
  7. National Environmental, Safety and Health Training Association (NESHTA)
  8. National Environmental Health Association (NEHA)
  9. National Ground Water Association (NGWA)
  10. North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE)
  11. Society of Environmental Toxicology & Chemistry (SETAC)

Typical Job Titles

There are many titles you can search for, including Meteorology, Energy, Water Resources, Environmental Health, etc. To learn more about these occupations for career exploration purposes, explore our Online Career Tools or environmental science careers. View environmental science videos on Candid Career to hear directly from industry experts about a day in the life of their occupation.

Necessary Skills

As you develop your resume, cover letters, and prepare for interviews, you’ll want to highlight examples that prove you have the skill sets this industry demands.

Amazing Alumni

We have so many alumni working in Environmental Sciences! Titles like “Environmental Health and Safety Manager”, “Project Manager and Air Technician”, “Climate Change Researcher”, “Aquatic Restoration and Resiliency Coordinator”, and so much more! You can review their amazing career paths through LinkedIn to get a sense of their trajectory and companies they've worked for. Read more about networking and personal branding, update your LinkedIn profile, then reach out to connect with our alumni!

You can also take advantage of the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program, sponsored by the Oswego Alumni Association.  Fill out the ASK questionnaire to be provided with potential alumni matches to find someone whose career best aligns with your interests.

LinkedIn Learning Courses

Environmental Services - Life Sciences

Internships & Jobs

We’ve built some searches for you in our most popular programs to get you started, but feel free to tailor this to meet YOUR needs! To find remote positions only, type in the word “remote” for location in any of these platforms. To find and explore information on potential employers within this industry we recommend utilizing CareerShift or Buzzfile.

  1. CareerShift: Boston, San Francisco, Orlando
  2. Handshake: Chicago, Washington DC
  3. Indeed.com: NYS, Dallas, Pittsburgh,
  4. LinkedIn: NYC, Los Angeles, Raleigh

Professional Associations

Joining associations can lead to networking connections, access to conferences and events, internship & job listings, and professional development.  Find them all on LinkedIn and join their online group first!

  1. American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
  2. American Association for Anatomy
  3. American Institute of Biological Sciences
  4. Federation of American Societies For Experimental Biology (FASEB)
  5. World Health Organization
  6. The Nature Conservancy
  7. American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  8. Engineering in Medicine & Biology Society
  9. National Association for Healthcare Quality
  10. Society of Clinical Research Associates

Typical Job Titles

There are many titles you can search for, including Academic, Government, Non-profit, etc. To learn more about these occupations for career exploration purposes, explore our Online Career Tools or jobs in the life sciences industry. View life sciences videos on Candid Career to hear directly from industry experts about a day in the life of their occupation.

Necessary Skills

As you develop your resume, cover letters, and prepare for interviews, you’ll want to highlight examples that prove you have the skill sets this industry demands.

Amazing Alumni

We have so many alumni working in Life Sciences! Titles like “Chemist”, “Lab Technician”, “Medical Specialist”, “Experimental Researcher”, and so much more! You can review their amazing career paths through LinkedIn to get a sense of their trajectory and companies they've worked for. Read more about networking and personal branding, update your LinkedIn profile, then reach out to connect with our alumni!

You can also take advantage of the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program, sponsored by the Oswego Alumni Association.  Fill out the ASK questionnaire to be provided with potential alumni matches to find someone whose career best aligns with your interests.

LinkedIn Learning Courses

Health Sciences - Allied Health Professions

Internships & Jobs

We’ve built some searches for you in our most popular programs to get you started, but feel free to tailor this to meet YOUR needs! To find remote positions only, type in the word “remote” for location in any of these platforms. To find and explore information on potential employers within this industry we recommend utilizing CareerShift or Buzzfile

  1. CareerShift: Chicago, Washington DC, NYS
  2. Handshake: Dallas, Pittsburgh, NYC
  3. Indeed.com: Los Angeles, Raleigh, Boston
  4. LinkedIn: San Francisco, Orlando

Professional Associations

Joining associations can lead to networking connections, access to conferences and events, internship & job listings, and professional development.  Find them all on LinkedIn and join their online group first!

  1. American Association of Healthcare Administration Management
  2. American College of Healthcare Executives
  3. American Health Information Management Association
  4. American Occupational Therapy Association
  5. American Physical Therapy Association
  6. Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
  7. American Association for Respiratory Care
  8. American Dental Associations
  9. Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses
  10. American Academy of Nursing
  11. American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
  12. North American Society for Cardiovascular Imaging
  13. Society of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging

Typical Job Titles

There are many titles you can search for, including Diagnostic, Clinical, Therapy, etc. To learn more about these occupations for career exploration purposes, explore our Online Career Tools or allied health jobs. View health industry videos on Candid Career to hear directly from industry experts about a day in the life of their occupation.

Necessary Skills

As you develop your resume, cover letters, and prepare for interviews, you’ll want to highlight examples that prove you have the skill sets this industry demands.

Amazing Alumni

We have so many alumni working in Allied Health! Titles like “Health Project Manager”, “Corrective Exercise Specialist”, “Public Health Associate”, “Physician Assistant ”, and so much more! You can review their amazing career paths through LinkedIn to get a sense of their trajectory and companies they've worked for. Read more about networking and personal branding, update your LinkedIn profile, then reach out to connect with our alumni!

You can also take advantage of the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program, sponsored by the Oswego Alumni Association.  Fill out the ASK questionnaire to be provided with potential alumni matches to find someone whose career best aligns with your interests.

LinkedIn Learning Courses

Health Sciences - Health Information

Internships & Jobs

We’ve built some searches for you in our most popular programs to get you started, but feel free to tailor this to meet YOUR needs! To find remote positions only, type in the word “remote” for location in any of these platforms. To find and explore information on potential employers within this industry we recommend utilizing CareerShift or Buzzfile.

  1. CareerShift: NYS, Orlando
  2. Handshake:  NYC, Los Angeles, Raleigh
  3. Indeed.com: Boston, Dallas, Pittsburgh
  4. LinkedIn: Chicago, San Francisco, Washington DC

Professional Associations

Joining associations can lead to networking connections, access to conferences and events, internship & job listings, and professional development.  Find them all on LinkedIn and join their online group first!

  1. American Health Information Management Association
  2. American Medical Informatics Association
  3. American Nursing Informatics Association
  4. Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society
  5. Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education
  6. Health Care Compliance Association
  7. American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management
  8. American Society of Medical Society Executives
  9. American Society for Health Care Risk Management

Typical Job Titles

There are many titles you can search for, including Management, Informatics, Operations, etc. To learn more about these occupations for career exploration purposes, explore our Online Career Tools or these Health Information Management jobs. View health industry videos on Candid Career to hear directly from industry experts about a day in the life of their occupation.

Necessary Skills

As you develop your resume, cover letters, and prepare for interviews, you’ll want to highlight examples that prove you have the skill sets this industry demands.

Amazing Alumni

We have so many alumni working in Health Information! Titles like “Chief Information Officer”, “Contact Tracer”, “Data Integrity Specialist”, “Health Insurance Navigator”, and so much more! You can review their amazing career paths through LinkedIn to get a sense of their trajectory and companies they've worked for. Read more about networking and personal branding, update your LinkedIn profile, then reach out to connect with our alumni!

You can also take advantage of the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program, sponsored by the Oswego Alumni Association.  Fill out the ASK questionnaire to be provided with potential alumni matches to find someone whose career best aligns with your interests.

LinkedIn Learning Courses

Health Sciences - Direct Patient Care

Internships & Jobs

We’ve built some searches for you in our most popular programs to get you started, but feel free to tailor this to meet YOUR needs! To find remote positions only, type in the word “remote” for location in any of these platforms. To find and explore information on potential employers within this industry we recommend utilizing CareerShift or Buzzfile.

  1. CareerShift: NYC, Dallas, Raleigh
  2. Handshake:  Boston, San Francisco
  3. Indeed.com: NYS, Los Angeles, Pittsburgh
  4. LinkedIn: Chicago, Washington DC, Orlando

Professional Associations

Joining associations can lead to networking connections, access to conferences and events, internship & job listings, and professional development.  Find them all on LinkedIn and join their online group first!

  1. Association of Occupational Healthcare Professionals
  2. Integrated Healthcare Association
  3. National Association for Healthcare Professionals
  4. American School Health Association
  5. American Public Health Association
  6. Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine
  7. Association for Health Care Environment
  8. Health Care Compliance Association
  9. American Nurses Association
  10. American College of Emergency Physicians

Typical Job Titles

There are many titles you can search for, including Laboratory Technician, Physician, Nurse etc. To learn more about these occupations for career exploration purposes, explore our Online Career Tools or these Direct Patient Care jobs. View health industry videos on Candid Career to hear directly from industry experts about a day in the life of their occupation.

Necessary Skills

As you develop your resume, cover letters, and prepare for interviews, you’ll want to highlight examples that prove you have the skill sets this industry demands.

Amazing Alumni

We have so many alumni working in Healthcare with Direct Patient Care! Titles like “Patient Care Coordinator”, “Registered Nurse”, “Radiology Services Liaison”, “Physical Therapist”, and so much more! You can review their amazing career paths through LinkedIn to get a sense of their trajectory and companies they've worked for. Read more about networking and personal branding, update your LinkedIn profile, then reach out to connect with our alumni!

You can also take advantage of the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program, sponsored by the Oswego Alumni Association.  Fill out the ASK questionnaire to be provided with potential alumni matches to find someone whose career best aligns with your interests.

LinkedIn Learning Courses

Information Technology - Computer Programming/Software Development

Internships & Jobs

We’ve built some searches for you in our most popular programs to get you started, but feel free to tailor this to meet YOUR needs! To find remote positions only, type in the word “remote” for location in any of these platforms. To find and explore information on potential employers within this industry we recommend utilizing CareerShift or Buzzfile.

  1. CareerShift: Dallas, Pittsburgh, NYC,
  2. Handshake:  Los Angeles, Raleigh, Boston
  3. Indeed.com: San Francisco, Orlando
  4. LinkedIn: Washington DC, NYS, Chicago

Professional Associations

Joining associations can lead to networking connections, access to conferences and events, internship & job listings, and professional development.  Find them all on LinkedIn and join their online group first!

  1. American Society for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T)
  2. Association for Computing Machinery
  3. Association for Women in Computing
  4. American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)
  5. Computing Research Association (CRA)
  6. International Association Of Computer Science And Information Technology
  7. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
  8. Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM)
  9. The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)

Typical Job Titles

There are many titles you can search for, including Engineering, Research, Administration, etc. To learn more about these occupations for career exploration purposes, explore our Online Career Tools or these types of Programming jobs. View Information Technology videos on Candid Career to hear directly from industry experts about a day in the life of their occupation.

Necessary Skills

As you develop your resume, cover letters, and prepare for interviews, you’ll want to highlight examples that prove you have the skill sets this industry demands.

Amazing Alumni

We have so many alumni working in the Computer Programming & Software Development Industry! Titles like “Software Development Engineer”, “Software Developer”, “Web Application Developer”, “Programmer Analyst”, and so much more! You can review their amazing career paths through LinkedIn to get a sense of their trajectory and companies they've worked for. Read more about networking and personal branding, update your LinkedIn profile, then reach out to connect with our alumni!

You can also take advantage of the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program, sponsored by the Oswego Alumni Association.  Fill out the ASK questionnaire to be provided with potential alumni matches to find someone whose career best aligns with your interests.

LinkedIn Learning Courses

Information Technology - Support & Services

Internship & Jobs

We’ve built some searches for you in our most popular programs to get you started, but feel free to tailor this to meet YOUR needs! To find remote positions only, type in the word “remote” for location in any of these platforms. 

  1. CareerShift: NYS, Washington DC
  2. Handshake:  Chicago, Pittsburgh, Orlando
  3. Indeed.com: NYC, Los Angeles, Raleigh
  4. LinkedIn: Boston, Dallas, San Francisco

Professional Associations

Joining associations can lead to networking connections, access to conferences and events, internship & job listings, and professional development.  Find them all on LinkedIn and join their online group first!

  1. American Society for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T)
  2. Association for Computing Machinery
  3. Association of Computer Engineers and Technicians (ACE – ACET)
  4. Computer and Communications Industry Association
  5. Computing Research Association (CRA)
  6. International Association Of Computer Science And Information Technology
  7. Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)
  8. The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)

Typical Job Titles

There are many titles you can search for, including Support, Technology Management, etc. To learn more about these occupations for career exploration purposes, explore our Online Career Tools. View Information Technology videos on Candid Career to hear directly from industry experts about a day in the life of their occupation.

Necessary Skills

As you develop your resume, cover letters, and prepare for interviews, you’ll want to highlight examples that prove you have the skill sets this industry demands.

Amazing Alumni

We have so many alumni working in the Information Technology Support and Services Industry! Titles like “Information Technology Specialist”, “Clinical Information Systems Specialist”, “Business Intelligence Analyst”, “IT Applications Engineer”, and so much more! You can review their amazing career paths through LinkedIn to get a sense of their trajectory and companies they've worked for. Read more about networking and personal branding, update your LinkedIn profile, then reach out to connect with our alumni!

You can also take advantage of the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program, sponsored by the Oswego Alumni Association.  Fill out the ASK questionnaire to be provided with potential alumni matches to find someone whose career best aligns with your interests.

LinkedIn Learning Courses

Information Technology - Network Systems

Internship & Jobs

We’ve built some searches for you in our most popular programs to get you started, but feel free to tailor this to meet YOUR needs! To find remote positions only, type in the word “remote” for location in any of these platforms. To find and explore information on potential employers within this industry we recommend utilizing CareerShift or Buzzfile.

  1. CareerShift: Boston, San Francisco, Orlando
  2. Handshake: Chicago, Washington DC
  3. Indeed.com: Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, NYC
  4. LinkedIn: Dallas, Raleigh, NYS

Professional Associations

Joining associations can lead to networking connections, access to conferences and events, internship & job listings, and professional development.  Find them all on LinkedIn and join their online group first!

  1. Network and System Professionals Association (NaSPA)
  2. The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF)
  3. Computer and Communications Industry Associations (CCIA)
  4. Internet Society (ISOC)
  5. Association for Information Systems (AIS)
  6. Association for Computing Machinery
  7. Women in Technology
  8. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)

Typical Job Titles

There are many titles you can search for, including Analysis, Engineering, etc. To learn more about these occupations for career exploration purposes, explore our Online Career Tools. View Information Technology videos on Candid Career to hear directly from industry experts about a day in the life of their occupation.

Necessary Skills

As you develop your resume, cover letters, and prepare for interviews, you’ll want to highlight examples that prove you have the skill sets this industry demands.

Amazing Alumni

We have so many alumni working in Network Systems! Titles like “Network and Systems Administrator”, “Director of Network Architecture”, “Control Systems Engineer”, “Cyber Security Technical Analyst”, and so much more! You can review their amazing career paths through LinkedIn to get a sense of their trajectory and companies they've worked for. Read more about networking and personal branding, update your LinkedIn profile, then reach out to connect with our alumni!

You can also take advantage of the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program, sponsored by the Oswego Alumni Association.  Fill out the ASK questionnaire to be provided with potential alumni matches to find someone whose career best aligns with your interests.

LinkedIn Learning Courses

Information Technology - Web & Digital Communications

Internship & Jobs

We’ve built some searches for you in our most popular programs to get you started, but feel free to tailor this to meet YOUR needs!  To find remote positions only, type in the word “remote” for location in any of these platforms. To find and explore information on potential employers within this industry we recommend utilizing CareerShift or Buzzfile.

  1. CareerShift: NYS, Chicago, San Francisco
  2. Handshake: Orlando, NYC, Los Angeles
  3. Indeed.com: Washington DC, Boston
  4. LinkedIn: Pittsburgh, Dallas, Raleigh

Professional Associations

Joining associations can lead to networking connections, access to conferences and events, internship & job listings, and professional development.  Find them all on LinkedIn and join their online group first!

  1. American Communications Association
  2. Association for Computing Machinery
  3. International Communication Association
  4. Information Technology Industry Council (ITI)
  5. International Web Association
  6. Social Media Association
  7. Society for Technical Communication (STC)
  8. U.S. Internet Industry Association
  9. Web Professionals

Typical Job Titles

There are many titles you can search for, including Programming, Analyzing, Planning, etc. To learn more about these occupations for career exploration purposes, explore our Online Career Tools or these Web and Digital Communications jobs. View website-related videos on Candid Career to hear directly from industry experts about a day in the life of their occupation.

Necessary Skills

As you develop your resume, cover letters, and prepare for interviews, you’ll want to highlight examples that prove you have the skill sets this industry demands.

Amazing Alumni

We have so many alumni working in the Web and Digital Communications Industry! Titles like “Data Integration Specialist”, “Virtual Reality Software Engineer”, “Account Executive - National Digital Partnerships”, “Ad Operations Analyst”, and so much more! You can review their amazing career paths through LinkedIn to get a sense of their trajectory and companies they've worked for. Read more about networking and personal branding, update your LinkedIn profile, then reach out to connect with our alumni!

You can also take advantage of the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program, sponsored by the Oswego Alumni Association.  Fill out the ASK questionnaire to be provided with potential alumni matches to find someone whose career best aligns with your interests.

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Manufacturing - Logistics & Inventory Control

Internship & Jobs

We’ve built some searches for you in our most popular programs to get you started, but feel free to tailor this to meet YOUR needs!  To find remote positions only, type in the word “remote” for location in any of these platforms. To find and explore information on potential employers within this industry we recommend utilizing CareerShift or Buzzfile.

  1. CareerShift: NYC, San Francisco
  2. Handshake: Boston, Los Angeles, Raleigh
  3. Indeed.com: Dallas, Washington DC, Orlando
  4. LinkedIn: NYS, Chicago, Pittsburgh

Professional Associations

Joining associations can lead to networking connections, access to conferences and events, internship & job listings, and professional development.  Find them all on LinkedIn and join their online group first!

  1. Association for Manufacturing Excellence
  2. International Warehouse Logistics Association
  3. International Society of Logistics
  4. Warehouse Education and Research Council
  5. Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals
  6. National Association of Manufacturers
  7. Institute for Supply Management
  8. Association for Supply Chain Management
  9. Institute for Operations Research and Management Sciences
  10. Reverse Logistics Association

Typical Job Titles

There are many titles you can search for, including Management, Supply, Warehouse, etc. To learn more about these occupations for career exploration purposes, explore our Online Career Tools or these supply chain and logistics jobs. View logistics videos on Candid Career to hear directly from industry experts about a day in the life of their occupation.

Necessary Skills

As you develop your resume, cover letters, and prepare for interviews, you’ll want to highlight examples that prove you have the skill sets this industry demands.

Amazing Alumni

We have so many alumni working in Logistics and Inventory Control! Titles like “Vice President of Operations”, “Purchasing Manager”, “Export Manager”, “Supply Chain Material Planner”, and so much more! You can review their amazing career paths through LinkedIn to get a sense of their trajectory and companies they've worked for. Read more about networking and personal branding, update your LinkedIn profile, then reach out to connect with our alumni!

You can also take advantage of the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program, sponsored by the Oswego Alumni Association.  Fill out the ASK questionnaire to be provided with potential alumni matches to find someone whose career best aligns with your interests.

LinkedIn Learning Courses

Manufacturing - Maintenance, Installation & Repair

Internship & Jobs

We’ve built some searches for you in our most popular programs to get you started, but feel free to tailor this to meet YOUR needs!  To find remote positions only, type in the word “remote” for location in any of these platforms. To find and explore information on potential employers within this industry we recommend utilizing CareerShift or Buzzfile.

  1. CareerShift: Boston, Los Angeles, Pittsburgh
  2. Handshake: San Francisco, Washington DC
  3. Indeed.com: NYS, Chicago, Orlando
  4. LinkedIn: NYC, Dallas, Raleigh

Professional Associations

Joining associations can lead to networking connections, access to conferences and events, internship & job listings, and professional development.  Find them all on LinkedIn and join their online group first!

  1. American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
  2. Engine Manufacturers Association
  3. Insulation Contractors Association of America (ICAA)
  4. International Maintenance Institute
  5. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)
  6. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
  7. National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)
  8. Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (SMRP)

Typical Job Titles

There are many titles you can search for, including Maintenance, Installation and Repair, etc. To learn more about these occupations for career exploration purposes, explore our Online Career Tools. View manufacturing videos on Candid Career to hear directly from industry experts about a day in the life of their occupation.

Necessary Skills

As you develop your resume, cover letters, and prepare for interviews, you’ll want to highlight examples that prove you have the skill sets this industry demands.

Amazing Alumni

We have so many alumni working in the Maintenance, Installation and Repair! Titles like “Electrician”, “Area Manager”, “Maintenance Reliability Planner”, “Global Automation Liaison”, and so much more! You can review their amazing career paths through LinkedIn to get a sense of their trajectory and companies they've worked for. Read more about networking and personal branding, update your LinkedIn profile, then reach out to connect with our alumni!

You can also take advantage of the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program, sponsored by the Oswego Alumni Association.  Fill out the ASK questionnaire to be provided with potential alumni matches to find someone whose career best aligns with your interests.

LinkedIn Learning Courses

Manufacturing - Production Process Development

Internship & Jobs

We’ve built some searches for you in our most popular programs to get you started, but feel free to tailor this to meet YOUR needs!  To find remote positions only, type in the word “remote” for location in any of these platforms. To find and explore information on potential employers within this industry we recommend utilizing CareerShift or Buzzfile.

  1. CareerShift: Chicago, San Francisco, Raleigh
  2. Handshake: NYS, Dallas, Washington DC
  3. Indeed.com: Boston, Los Angeles
  4. LinkedIn: NYC, Pittsburgh, Orlando

Professional Associations

Joining associations can lead to networking connections, access to conferences and events, internship & job listings, and professional development.  Find them all on LinkedIn and join their online group first!

  1. American Society of Safety Professionals
  2. American Society for Quality (ASQ)
  3. Association for Manufacturing Excellence
  4. Association for Manufacturing Technology
  5. International Academy for Production Engineering
  6. National Association of Manufacturing
  7. Product Development and Management Association
  8. Society of Manufacturing Engineers
  9. The Manufacturing Technologies Association

Typical Job Titles

There are many titles you can search for, including Management, Engineering, Technician, etc. To learn more about these occupations for career exploration purposes, explore our Online Career Tools. View manufacturing videos on Candid Career to hear directly from industry experts about a day in the life of their occupation.

Necessary Skills

As you develop your resume, cover letters, and prepare for interviews, you’ll want to highlight examples that prove you have the skill sets this industry demands.

Amazing Alumni

We have so many alumni working in the Manufacturing Production Process Development! Titles like “Product Development and Production Manager”, “Manufacturing Engineer”, “Operations Director”, “Logistics Specialist”, and so much more! You can review their amazing career paths through LinkedIn to get a sense of their trajectory and companies they've worked for. Read more about networking and personal branding, update your LinkedIn profile, then reach out to connect with our alumni!

You can also take advantage of the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program, sponsored by the Oswego Alumni Association.  Fill out the ASK questionnaire to be provided with potential alumni matches to find someone whose career best aligns with your interests.

LinkedIn Learning Courses

Manufacturing - Quality Assurance

Internship & Jobs

We’ve built some searches for you in our most popular programs to get you started, but feel free to tailor this to meet YOUR needs!  To find remote positions only, type in the word “remote” for location in any of these platforms. To find and explore information on potential employers within this industry we recommend utilizing CareerShift or Buzzfile.

  1. CareerShift: San Francisco, Pittsburgh, Chicago
  2. Handshake: Los Angeles, Raleigh, NYC
  3. Indeed.com: Dallas, Washington DC, Orlando
  4. LinkedIn: NYS, Boston

Professional Associations

Joining associations can lead to networking connections, access to conferences and events, internship & job listings, and professional development.  Find them all on LinkedIn and join their online group first!

  1. Society of Quality Assurance
  2. American Society for Quality
  3. Chartered Quality Insurance
  4. National Committee for Quality Assurance
  5. Research Quality Association
  6. American Society for Testing and Materials
  7. American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians

Typical Job Titles

There are many titles you can search for, including Analyst, Manager, Consultant, etc. To learn more about these occupations for career exploration purposes, explore our Online Career Tools or these quality assurance jobs. View Quality Assurance videos on Candid Career to hear directly from industry experts about a day in the life of their occupation.

Necessary Skills

As you develop your resume, cover letters, and prepare for interviews, you’ll want to highlight examples that prove you have the skill sets this industry demands.

Amazing Alumni

We have so many alumni working in Human Resources! Titles like “Senior Quality Engineer”, “Quality Analyst”, “Compliance Specialist”, “Quality Assurance Specialist”, and so much more! You can review their amazing career paths through LinkedIn to get a sense of their trajectory and companies they've worked for. Read more about networking and personal branding, update your LinkedIn profile, then reach out to connect with our alumni!

You can also take advantage of the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program, sponsored by the Oswego Alumni Association.  Fill out the ASK questionnaire to be provided with potential alumni matches to find someone whose career best aligns with your interests.

LinkedIn Learning Courses

Research - Clinical

Internship & Jobs

We’ve built some searches for you in our most popular programs to get you started, but feel free to tailor this to meet YOUR needs!  To find remote positions only, type in the word “remote” for location in any of these platforms. To find and explore information on potential employers within this industry we recommend utilizing CareerShift or Buzzfile.

  1. CareerShift: Los Angeles, Orlando
  2. Handshake:  NYS, Dallas, Raleigh
  3. Indeed.com: NYC, Chicago, Washington DC
  4. LinkedIn: Boston, San Francisco, Pittsburgh

Professional Associations

Joining associations can lead to networking connections, access to conferences and events, internship & job listings, and professional development.  Find them all on LinkedIn and join their online group first!

  1. American Association for Cancer Research
  2. American Association for Clinical Chemistry
  3. American College of Cardiology
  4. Association for Molecular Pathology
  5. College of American Pathologists
  6. American Healthcare Radiology Administrators
  7. Association of Clinical Research Professionals
  8. The Center for Information & Study on Clinical Research Participation
  9. Society of Clinical Research Associates

Typical Job Titles

There are many titles you can search for, including Healthcare, Laboratory, etc. To learn more about these occupations for career exploration purposes, explore our Online Career Tools or these clinical jobs. View clinical research videos on Candid Career to hear directly from industry experts about a day in the life of their occupation.

Necessary Skills

As you develop your resume, cover letters, and prepare for interviews, you’ll want to highlight examples that prove you have the skill sets this industry demands.

Amazing Alumni

We have so many alumni working in Clinical Research! Titles like “Clinical Research Scientist”, “Research Director”, “Clinical Research Coordinator”, “Research Epidemiologist”, and so much more! You can review their amazing career paths through LinkedIn to get a sense of their trajectory and companies they've worked for. Read more about networking and personal branding, update your LinkedIn profile, then reach out to connect with our alumni!

You can also take advantage of the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program, sponsored by the Oswego Alumni Association.  Fill out the ASK questionnaire to be provided with potential alumni matches to find someone whose career best aligns with your interests.

LinkedIn Learning Courses

Research - Scientific (Non-Medical Focus)

Internships & Jobs

We’ve built some searches for you in our most popular programs to get you started, but feel free to tailor this to meet YOUR needs!  To find remote positions only, type in the word “remote” for location in any of these platforms. To find and explore information on potential employers within this industry we recommend utilizing CareerShift or Buzzfile.

  1. CareerShift: NYS, Dallas, San Francisco
  2. Handshake: Chicago, Pittsburgh
  3. Indeed.com: NYC, Los Angeles, Raleigh
  4. LinkedIn: Washington DC, Orlando, Boston

Professional Associations

Joining associations can lead to networking connections, access to conferences and events, internship & job listings, and professional development.  Find them all on LinkedIn and join their online group first!

  1. American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
  2. American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB)
  3. The Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology
  4. Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB)
  5. International Association for Great Lakes Research
  6. International Research Institute for Climate and Society
  7. National Science Foundation
  8. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
  9. American Physical Society (APS)

Typical Job Titles

There are many titles you can search for in Scientific Research. To learn more about these occupations for career exploration purposes, explore our Online Career Tools. View scientific research videos on Candid Career to hear directly from industry experts about a day in the life of their occupation.

Necessary Skills

As you develop your resume, cover letters, and prepare for interviews, you’ll want to highlight examples that prove you have the skill sets this industry demands.

Amazing Alumni

We have so many alumni working in Scientific Research! Titles like “Scientist of Cell Biology”, “Research Physical Scientist”, “Senior Data Scientist”, “Research Technologist”, and so much more! You can review their amazing career paths through LinkedIn to get a sense of their trajectory and companies they've worked for. Read more about networking and personal branding, update your LinkedIn profile, then reach out to connect with our alumni!

You can also take advantage of the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program, sponsored by the Oswego Alumni Association.  Fill out the ASK questionnaire to be provided with potential alumni matches to find someone whose career best aligns with your interests.

LinkedIn Learning Courses

For information on relevant undergraduate majors, minors, student organizations to get involved with, and more, check out our “What can I do with a major in …” resource!

Exploring Majors and Careers

  • Focus2: A career, major, and education planning system. To activate your account, use your Oswego email and access code laker.
  • CandidCareer: Explore careers through videos. Search by career title, college major, industry information and more.
  • O*NET: Explore occupations in-depth, including salary, education required, projected growth and much more. Get started with this O*Net tutorial.
  • What Can I Do With A Major In: Career information connected to every single major and minor at SUNY Oswego.

Finding Internships and Jobs

  • Handshake: Our premier platform connecting you to thousands of employers and tens of thousands of internships and jobs.
  • CareerShift: Use your Oswego email to access this free account featuring job listings, networking contact information, and company research. 
  • Career Communities: Each career group includes opportunities, professional associations, job opportunities, links to alumni, and much more.
  • LinkedIn: Alumni connections, internship and job listings, free courses and more.
     

What Can I Do With A Major In

What Can I Do With A Major In, known in the industry as WCIDWAMI (pronounced "wicked whammy"), can assist you in finding a career that aligns with your strengths and interests. Visit our WCIDWAMI page to explore all the program options that Oswego offers and various career paths within each program. 

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Kate George
Assistant Director
Career Coach for STEM and Healthcare

Kate George

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