Introduction to Technology ©2005

Chapter 1: Why Study Technology?

Career: Web Designer

Directions: Look up the career in the Occupational Outlook Handbook and fill out the following:


1.		Nature of the Work. What does a person in this career do?



2.		Education and Training. What is the minimum education or training needed for this career?



3.		Employment. How many people have this career? In what fields do they work?



4.		Working Conditions. What are the working conditions for this career?



5.		Earnings. What is the median salary? (If median salary is not available, list the median hourly earnings instead.)



6.		Further Learning. Chapter 1 discusses the importance of selecting a rewarding career. Search for information about this career, using want ads, company Web sites, or online job search sites. Using the information you find, describe why being a Web designer might or might not be a rewarding career for you.