"Why Do I Need This Math Class?”

Strong MATH skills are required for the following jobs:

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Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources:

Agricultural Economist ■ Agriculture/Commodity Broker ■ Agriculture and Natural Resources Teacher ■ Conservation Scientist ■ Crop Farm Manager ■ Food and Fiber Engineer ■ Golf Course Superintendent ■ Greenhouse Manager ■ Produce Buyer ■ Wildlife Biologist ■ Soil and Water Conservationists ■ Forester ■ Landscape Architect ■ Environmental Engineer

 Architecture & Construction:

Carpenter ■ Computer Aided Designer ■ Demolition Engineer ■ Energy Auditor/Retrofitter ■ General Contractor ■ Green Landscaper ■ Heating ■ Air Conditioning ■ Ventilation and Refrigeration (HVAC) ■ Residential and Industrial Builder ■ Roofer ■ Wind Turbine Maintenance

Arts, A/V Technology & Communications:

Graphic Designer ■ Photographer ■ Textile Designer ■ Fashion Designer ■ Film/Video Editor ■ Production Manager ■ Graphics and Printing Equipment Operator ■ Multi-Media Animator ■ Audio/Visual Equipment Technician ■ Commercial Artist/Illustrator ■ Telecommunication Technician

Business Management & Administration:

Credit and Collections Manager ■ Labor and Personnel Relations ■ Management Analyst ■ Office Manager ■ Operations Research Analyst ■ Risk Manager ■ Purchasing Management

  Education & Training:

Math Teacher ■ College Professor ■ Recreation Worker ■ Pediatric/Maternal Nurse ■ Youth Services Worker ■ Director of Religious Education ■ School Administrator ■ Elementary Teacher ■ School Social Worker ■ Teacher Aide ■ Education Paraprofessional

Finance:

Actuary ■ Auditor ■ Certified Public Accountant ■ Chief Financial Officer ■ Credit Analyst ■ Insurance Appraiser ■ Investment Advisor ■ Loan Processor ■ nderwriter

Government & Public Administration:

Commissioner ■ Electronic Warfare Operations ■ Cryptographer ■ Economic Development Coordinator ■ Assessor ■ Tax Auditor ■ IRS Investigator ■ Tax Attorney ■ Tax Policy Analyst ■ Code Inspector ■ Chief Bank Examiner ■ Census Clerk

Health Science:

Athletic Trainer ■ Dental Laboratory Technician ■ Dietician ■ Exercise Physiologist ■ Pharmacy Technician ■ Physical Therapist/Assistant ■ Ophthalmologist ■ Optometrist ■ Respiratory Therapist ■ Computer Tomography Technologist ■ Cytotechnologist ■ Electrocardiographic Technician

Hospitality & Tourism:

Club Membership Developer ■ Director of Sales ■ Director of Operations ■ Entrepreneur ■ Food and Beverage Manager ■ General Manager ■ Kitchen Manager ■ Night Auditor ■ Restaurant Owner

Human Services:

Preschool Teacher ■ Childcare Facility Director ■ Childcare Assistant ■ Vocational Rehab Counselor ■ Employment Counselor ■ Consumer Credit Counselor ■ Consumer Advocate ■ Insurance Representative ■ Financial Advisor ■ Investment Broker ■ Buyer ■ Small Business

Information Technology:

Database Developer ■ E-business Specialist ■ Media/Instructional Designer ■ Network Administrator ■ Software Applications Engineer ■ Systems Engineer ■ Technical Writer

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security:

Bailiff ■ Security Director ■ Computer Forensic Specialist ■ Computer Security Specialist ■ Computer Forensics Examiner ■ Gaming Surveillance Specialist ■ Intelligence Research Operations Specialist ■ City Manager

Manufacturing:

Design Engineer ■ Electrical and Electronics Technician ■ Industrial Machinery Mechanic ■ Instrument Calibration and Repairer ■ Instrument Control Technician ■ Machine Tool Operator ■ Plumber ■ Pipefitter and Steamfitter ■ Power Generating and Reactor Plant Operator ■ Welder ■ Woodworker

Marketing:

Advertising Sales Agent ■ Marketing Manager ■ Purchasing Manager ■ Real Estate Broker ■ Real Estate Appraiser ■ Sales Engineer ■ Wholesale and Retail Buyer

Science Technology, Engineering & Mathematics:

Astronomer ■ Biotechnology Engineer ■ Chemist ■ Ecologist ■ Energy Transmission Engineer ■ Geothermal Engineer ■ Mathematician ■ Math Teacher ■ Nanobiologist ■ Petroleum Engineer ■ Pharmaceutical Engineer ■ Prototype Engineer ■ Statistician ■ Technical Writer ■ Toxicologist

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics:

Aircraft Mechanic ■ Air Traffic Controller ■ Automotive  Technician ■ Environmental Protection Specialist ■ Flight Engineer ■ Industrial Equipment Mechanic ■ Industrial Hygienist ■ Marine Captain ■ Port Manager ■ Railroad Inspector ■ Ship Engineer ■ Traffic Technician

 

 

* Courtesy of the Michigan Department of Education