Education Research Knowledge is power! Education is power! As you research the career(s) you are interested in, you will notice that most occupations require more than a high school diploma. Additionally, as you can see in the graph below, there is a strong relationship between amount of education earned, time unemployment, and wages earned. Once you obtain the education needed to advance your career, keep on learning! Lifelong learning will not only enrich your life, it will keep you current in your field and therefore make you more employable. Education Research Tools What Major do I need for that Career? (video) Tips from GCC Transfer Services Mass Career Information System / MassCIS / CIS 360)* College Navigator Careers According to Education Requirements Short-term Projections for Occupations in Mass Select different filters to adjust this graph/information to organize the graph according to your needs. Long-term Projections for Occupations Select different filters to adjust this graph/information to organize the graph according to your needs. CAREERwise Career Pathways (graphics) Types of Training High-Powered Credentials GCC Certificate Programs GCC Certificates that “Stack” into a Degree GCC Associates Programs GCC MassTransfer to Bachelor’s Degree Programs Certificate Programs That Lead to High-Paying Jobs Types of Training Industry Recognized Credentials (IRC’s) Relevant GCC Services Admissions Office Academic Advising Transfer Services Career Readiness & Internships Additional Career Exploration Processes & Resources Career Planning – Tips and graphic organizers Reality Checking – Do current qualifications and financial/life-style goals match career aspirations? Marketable Skills – Which skills can you market or need to obtain? Occupational Research – What do occupations involve and which is the best fit for you? Labor Market Information Research (LMI) – How can work-related data and analysis inform career choices? Experiential Research – What hands-on and real-world experiences will reveal which jobs are the best “fit”?