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Allied Health and Nursing

Choose a rewarding career as an allied health or nursing professional providing essential care to patients across the industry.

Estimated Salary Range: $45,000-$100,000*
Marketable Skills
  • Health Care Quality and Safety Standards Compliance Patient Assessment Techniques
  • Electronic Health Records (EHR)
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Medication Administration
  • Anatomy and Physiology Knowledge
  • Diagnostic Imaging Operation
  • Ventilator Management and Respiratory Support
  • Surgical Assistance and Instrumentation
Relevant Fields
  • Outpatient Clinics and Medical Offices
  • Emergency Medical Services
  • Diagnostic Imaging Centers
  • Surgical Centers
  • Respiratory Care Centers
  • Nuclear Medicine Departments
  • Ventilator Management and Respiratory Support
  • Public Health and Community Health Organizations
Career Examples
  • Health Information Technician
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
  • Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Nuclear Medicine Technologist
  • Medical Assistant
  • Paramedic
  • Radiologic Technologist
  • Respiratory Therapist
  • Surgical Technologist
  • Public Health Specialist
What's Next For Me?

Love Your Program, But Lost on Career? 
Assess your skills and explore aligned careers like Registered Nurse or Medical Assistant. Gain clarity through job shadowing, internships, or networking.  

Your Interests and Unsure of Your Program? 
Reflect on whether you enjoy patient care, technology, or administration. Research programs such as Nursing, Radiography, or Health Information Management, and seek advice from professionals. 

Not Sure Where to Start at All? 
Begin with entry-level roles or internships to explore various health care fields. Use career assessments and consult advisors to identify a path suited to your strengths and interests. 

Pathway Advisors

Advisors: Nicole Stubbs, Monica Longus, Mary Njah Foncham, Beth Cruz, and Muhammad Amanullah 
Email: HealthScienceAdvisor@pgcc.edu  

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Additional Resources
Health Sciences Collegian Center ›
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College Central Network ›
O*Net: My Next Move ›

Behavioral and Social Sciences 

Work in support systems designed to help others in need and engage in strengthening communities.

Estimated Salary Range: $41,410 - $61,800*
Marketable Skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • Communication Skills
  • Research Skills
  • Ethical Decision-Making
  • Cultural Competency
  • Crisis Intervention 
  • Case Management 
  • Counseling and Support 
  • Psychological Assessment 
Relevant Fields
  • Mental Health Counseling
  • Social Work
  • Human Resources
  • Substance Abuse Counseling
  • Community Outreach and Advocacy 
  • Public Health
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections
  • Nonprofit Management
  • Educational Support Services
  • Research and Data Analysis 
Career Examples
  • Psychiatrist
  • Psychologist
  • Social worker
  • Sociologist
  • Counselor
  • Social and Human Service Assistants
  • Social Science Research Assistants
  • Substance Abuse and Behavioral Counselors 
What's Next For Me?

Love Your Program, But Lost on Career? 
Reflect on your skills (e.g., counseling, case management), explore internships, and network with professionals to uncover opportunities in areas like social work, counseling, or community outreach. 

Deciding Your Interests and Unsure of Your Program? 
Identify what excites you in your courses (e.g., helping others, research, advocacy) and gain clarity through internships or informational interviews. Potential careers include mental health counseling, sociology research, or public health. 

Not Sure Where to Start at All? 
Assess your strengths and interests — whether it’s working with people or conducting research. Begin by shadowing professionals, attending career fairs, or seeking faculty guidance to explore social work, public health, or human resources paths. 

Pathway Advisors

Advisors: Angela McPherson, and Kendra Lewis  
Email: Advising@pgcc.edu 

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Additional Resources
Career Coach ›
College Central Network ›
O*Net: My Next Move ›

Business and Entrepreneurship

Start and accelerate a career in high-demand fields across the business sector—or become a trailblazer and establish your own company. 

Estimated Salary Range - $42,538.76 - $166,684.72*
Marketable Skills
  • Financial Analysis
  • Project Management
  • Leadership and Management
  • Sales and Negotiation
  • Communication Skills
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM) 
  • Data Analysis and Reporting
  • Networking and Relationship Building
Relevant Fields
  • Accounting
  • Finance and Financial Management
  • Business Administrator and Management
  • Personal Management
  • Marketing and Public Relations
  • Sales and Business Development
  • Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
  • Corporate Strategy and Consulting
  • Operations Management 
Career Examples
  • Accountant
  • Auditor
  • Business Development Manager
  • Executive Manager
  • Marketing Manager
  • Marketing Coordinator
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Sales Representative
  • Small Business Owner
What's Next For Me?

Love Your Program, But Lost on Career? 
If you enjoy your program but are uncertain about your career, explore how your skills apply to fields like accounting, marketing, or business management. Gain exposure through internships or mentorships to clarify career options. 

Deciding Your Interests and Unsure of Your Program? 
If you're uncertain but studying a business or marketing-related program, reflect on what excites you—whether it's leadership, sales, or finance. Use internships and career fairs to explore roles in finance, marketing, or entrepreneurship.

Not Sure Where to Start at All? 
Begin by developing key skills like financial analysis, communication, and leadership. Take relevant courses, or shadow professionals in fields like marketing, human resources, or sales to guide your decision.

Pathway Advisors

Advisors: Raquel Calhoun, Crystal Williams, Lundi Carter (CTE Advisor), and Francisco Ramon Obregon (CTE Advisor)
Email: businessadvisor@pgcc.edu

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Additional Resources
Career Coach ›
College Central Network ›
O*Net: My Next Move ›

Education

Positively shape future generations through learning and growth. You can also sustain and promote knowledge across various areas, from teaching and child care support to child care administration.

Estimated Salary Range: $35,219 - $60,582*
Marketable Skills
  • Communication skills
  • Classroom management
  • Child development knowledge
  • Planning and organization
  • Technology integration
  • Empathy and emotional intelligence
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Assessment and data analysis
  • Lesson planning and curriculum design
Relevant Fields
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Family Studies
  • Teacher Assistant
  • Teacher
  • Child Development
  • Inclusive Education
  • Language Teacher 
Career Examples
  • Child care professional
  • Preschool teacher
  • K-12 teacher
  • Special education
  • Education administrator
  • Family child care provider
  • Paraprofessional educator
What's Next For Me?

Love Your Program, But Lost on Career? 
Focus on your skills, like communication or classroom management, and explore roles that match, such as teaching or administration. Shadow professionals or take internships to clarify your path. 

Deciding Your Interests and Unsure of Your Program? 
Reflect on what excites you most about education or childcare. Choose a flexible program, like education or child development, to explore various career options. 

Not Sure Where to Start at All? 
Assess your skills and interests, then research broad foundational programs. Seek guidance from mentors or advisors to identify the right starting point. 

Pathway Advisors

Advisors: Dariq Cobb and Sabrina Slocum
Email: educationadvisor@pgcc.edu

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Additional Resources
Educator Licensure ›
Career Coach ›
College Central Network ›
O*Net: My Next Move ›

Liberal and Creative Arts

Do you envision a career in the arts, media, communications, design, or marketing? Thrive in a fulfilling job that inspires you to innovate each day.

Estimated Salary Range: $17,539.00 - $99,373.55*
Marketable Skills
  • Creativity
  • Communication
  • Adaptability to technology
  • Storytelling
  • Project management
  • Technical skills (e.g., camera operation, programming)
  • Leadership and team management
Relevant Fields
  • Technology
  • Film and Television
  • Advertising and Marketing
  • Gaming Industry
  • Entertainment
  • Fashion and Apparel
  • Education and Training
  • Publishing and Media
  • Performing Arts
Career Examples
  • Architect
  • Art curator
  • Art consultant
  • Fine artist
  • Game design
  • Computer programming
  • Digital arts
  • Creative director
  • Game designer
  • Multimedia artist
  • Animator
  • User experience designer
What's Next For Me?

Love Your Program, But Lost on Career? 
If you're passionate about your program but unsure of the career path, focus on identifying transferable skills such as creativity, communication, and design tools. Explore careers in advertising, entertainment, or technology.  

Deciding Your Interests and Unsure of Your Program? 
If you're uncertain about your interests, identify which aspects of your program excite you (e.g., design, storytelling, technical skills). Once you know what drives you, explore careers like game design, cinematography, or UX/UI design. Participate in projects or extracurricular activities for hands-on experience.

Not Sure Where to Start at All? 
Begin by assessing your strengths and interests, such as creativity and technical skills. Research careers that align with these attributes, such as design, film production, or game design.

Pathway Advisors

Advisors: Karen Burks, Marcus Turner, Candice Caldwell, Emmanuelle' Willis, and Tamika McKelvin
Email: Advising@pgcc.edu

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Additional Resources 
Career Coach ›
College Central Network ›
O*Net: My Next Move ›

Public Safety and Law

Serve and protect the public. Our pathway covers a variety of career options that allow you to become a positive force for change in your community. 

Estimated Salary Range:  $47,000 - $81,000*
Marketable Skills
  • Active listening
  • Verbal communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Complex problem solving  
  • Social perceptiveness
  • Active learning
  • Knowledge of government bodies and laws
  • Reading comprehension
  • Spreadsheet software
  • Document management software 
Relevant Fields
  • Government and public administration
  • National security
  • Regulation and policy making
  • Public management
  • Human services
  • Legal services
  • Emergency services
  • Victim advocacy
  • Environmental safety

 

Career Examples
  • Corrections officer
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
  • Forensic scientist
  • Legal assistant
  • Paralegal
  • Parole or probation agent
  • Police officer
  • Criminal investigator
What's Next For Me?

Love Your Program, But Lost on Career? 
Think about what excites you most about public safety: Is it being in the action, like responding to emergencies or working to solve broader issues, like preventing problems or supporting communities? 

Deciding Your Interests and Unsure of Your Program? 
What kind of impact do you want to have on your community—serving people directly, or working to create rules and systems that ensure fairness and safety for everyone? 

Not Sure Where to Start at All? 
When you think about making a difference, do you imagine working with people or creating systems and policies that help your community? 

Pathway Advisors

Advisor: Charles Rogers
Email: PSLadvising@pgcc.edu

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Additional Resources
Career Coach ›
College Central Network ›
O*Net: My Next Move ›

Sciences and Engineering

Study science and engineering to build the skills for technical fields.

Estimated Salary Range:  $47,000 - $81,000*
Marketable Skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Complex problem solving
  • Analytical or scientific software
  • Verbal communication
  • Programming
  • Active listening
  • Inductive reasoning
  • Quality control analysis
  • Presentation software
  • Cloud-based data access and sharing software
Relevant Fields
  • Biomedical
  • Civil, electrical, mechanical, chemical, and nuclear engineering
  • Marine science
  • Public management
  • Genetics and biotechnology
  • Robotics
  • Emergency services
  • Urban planning
  • Facilities management
Career Examples
  • Biologist
  • Chemist
  • Computer programmer
  • Construction manager
  • Data scientist
  • Engineer
  • Software developer
What's Next For Me?

Love Your Program, But Lost on Career? 
What part of your program excites you the most—creating, problem-solving, managing, or innovating—and how do you see that fitting into a future career?

Deciding Your Interests and Unsure of Your Program? 
What types of activities do you enjoy most: hands-on work, planning and organizing, solving puzzles, or creating new ideas? How do you see those fitting into a science, engineering, or construction role?

Not Sure Where to Start at All? 
Think about a time when you built something, figured out how something works, solved a tricky problem, or helped organize a project. How could you see that connecting to a career?

Pathway Advisors

Advisor: Paul Van Cleef, Janghyuk Lee, and Devin Richards
Email: Advising@pgcc.edu

Schedule a Navigate Appointment

Additional Resources
STEM Collegian Center › 
STEM Grants and Collaboration › 
Career Coach ›
College Central Network ›
O*Net: My Next Move ›

Technology

Create or work with evolving technologies in computer operations and support, earn necessary certifications, or find a skilled trade in technology aligned with your passion.

Estimated Salary Range: $47,000 - $81,000*
Marketable Skills
  • Programming
  • Critical thinking
  • Complex problem solving
  • Systems analysis
  • Network monitoring software
  • Communication skills
  • Development environment software
  • Data base management system software
  • Web platform development software
  • Judgment and decision making
Relevant Fields
  • Information support and services
  • Software development
  • Data science
  • Artificial intelligence and machine learning
  • Game development
  • Network engineering
  • Web and digital communications
  • Robotics and automation
  • Cloud computing
Career Examples
  • Computer network architect
  • Network systems administrator
  • Database administrator
  • Artificial intelligence and machine learning
  • HVAC technician
  • IT specialist
  • Software developer
  • Cybersecurity analyst
What's Next For Me?

Love Your Program, But Lost on Career? 
What aspect of your technology program do you enjoy the most, and which of these could you see yourself doing every day in a career?

Deciding Your Interests and Unsure of Your Program? 
What excites you most about technology? Which of these interests would you like to explore further in a program?

Not Sure Where to Start at All? 
What are you most curious about when it comes to technology—how things are built, how they work, how they connect, or how they solve problems? Why?

Pathway Advisors

Advisors: Paul Van Cleef, Janghyuk Lee, Devin Richards, Lundi Carter (CTE Advisor), and Francisco Ramon Obregon (CTE Advisor)
Email: Advising@pgcc.edu

Schedule a Navigate Appointment

Additional Resources
STEM Collegian Center › 
STEM Grants and Collaboration › 
Career Coach ›
College Central Network ›
O*Net: My Next Move ›

Transportation

Work in transportation with an automobile or trucking career, service motorcycles, or learn how to use drone technology.

Estimated Salary Range: $47,000 - $81,000*
Marketable Skills
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Troubleshooting
  • Repairing
  • Operations monitoring
  • Critical thinking
  • Active learning
  • Route navigation software
  • Inventory management software
  • Spreadsheet software
Relevant Fields
  • Logistics and supply chain management
  • Automotive engineering
  • Urban and regional planning
  • Traffic management
  • Public transportation management
  • Sustainability
Career Examples
  • Automotive service technicians and mechanics
  • Bus drivers
  • Delivery truck drivers
  • Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
  • Material moving machine operators
  • Motorcycle sales manager
  • Mechanic
What's Next For Me?

Love Your Program, But Lost on Career? 
Which of these feels like a career path you'd want to explore—fixing and maintaining equipment, planning efficient routes, or ensuring everything runs smoothly?

Deciding Your Interests and Unsure of Your Program? 
Which specific courses or topics within transportation programs that you find particularly exciting or daunting?

Not Sure Where to Start at All? 
How do you see yourself working directly with vehicles, overseeing transportation operations, or planning and improving systems in the field?

Contact Information

Program Director: Barbara McCreary
Email: tdi@pgcc.edu

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Additional Resources
Career Coach ›
College Central Network ›
Maryland Eligible Training Provider List ›
Baltimore County American Job Centers ›
Washington D.C. American Job Centers ›

Wellness, Culinary Arts, and Hospitality

Transform your love for cooking into a fulfilling career as a chef, become a professional in the hospitality industry, or a champion of physical fitness.

Estimated Salary Range: $34,410 - $84,380* 
Marketable Skills
  • Customer service and hospitality skills
  • Culinary skills
  • Event planning
  • Management and leadership skills
  • Creativity and design
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Time management
  • Physical fitness knowledge
  • Social media proficiency
  • Sales and marketing and skills
Relevant Fields
  • Food and beverage
  • Hospitality
  • Travel and tourism
  • Health and fitness
  • Restaurant industry
  • Event planning
  • Catering
  • Leisure and recreation
  • Social media marketing
  • Tourism services
Career Examples
  • Baker
  • Caterer
  • Chef
  • Event planner
  • Food service manager
  • Food stylist
  • Hotel and resort manager
  • Lifeguard
  • Lodging manager
  • Personal trainer
What's Next For Me?

Love Your Program, But Lost on Career? 
Explore industries like Food and Beverage, Hospitality, Event Planning, or Fitness based on your program. Develop skills in customer service, management, and creativity, and consider careers such as chef, event planner, food service manager, or personal trainer. 

Deciding Your Interests and Unsure of Your Program? 
Identify your interests in areas like culinary arts, wellness, or hospitality. Try internships or short courses in fields like tourism, social media marketing, or recreation, exploring roles like baker, hotel manager, or food stylist. 

Not Sure Where to Start at All? 
Identify your key interests, such as cooking, fitness, or travel, and explore relevant industries like hospitality or event planning. Build foundational skills in communication and time management, and consider starting with roles like lifeguard, personal trainer, or event planner to gain clarity.

Pathway Advisors

Advisors: Dariq Cobb and Sabrina Slocum
Email: WCHAdvisor@pgcc.edu

Schedule a Navigate Appointment

Additional Resources
Career Coach ›
College Central Network ›
O*Net: My Next Move ›

*Salary estimates are based on industry data and may vary by location, experience, and employer.

We hope you feel confident moving forward. If you need assistance or have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re here to help. 

 

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