Technology Education

Join Organizations

Being active in both student and professional organizations can help boost your career. You'll have the opportunity to network with and learn from peers, mentors, and professionals. Working within these groups helps build leadership, teamwork, and communication skills. You'll gain hands-on experience, showing employers your proactive attitude and commitment to growth, making you a stronger job candidate.

Student Organizations

Check out the organizations listed below, search Laker Life, or talk with a Career Coach to find others.

General Guidelines and Strategies

• Develop Excellent Communication Skills, Verbal And Written.
• Develop Good Computer Skills.
• Obtain Part-Time, Summer, Internship, Or Volunteer Experience With The Age Group You Intend To Work With In Various Settings: Pre-Schools, Daycares, Camps, Community Agencies, Adult Centers, YMCA's, Etc.
• Participate In Co-Curricular Activities And Related Organizations To Broaden Skills, Interests, And Opportunities.
• A Bachelor's Degree Is Sufficient For Certification/Licensure To Teach K-12 In Most States. Obtain A Master's Degree For Advancement And Increased Earning Potential.
• Advanced Degrees Are Required For Specialists, Education Administration, College Teaching And Other Professional Positions.
• Maintain Current Knowledge Of State And National Legislation Regarding Teacher Licensure.
• Identify Transferable Skills Learned In Teaching Applicable To Alternative Careers:
  • Effective Communication With People, Verbal And Written
  • Teaching And Instruction
  • Program Planning
  • Organization And Record-Keeping
  • Working Under Pressure And Meeting Deadlines
  • Motivational Skills, Creativity
  • Working Autonomously, Decision-Making, Problem Solving
  • Research Skills