Advanced Manufacturing CAREER PATHWAYS MAP

Bachelor Degree + Experience

Two-Year Degree +

Experience

Some Postsecondary Education + Experience

High School/ GED

Human Resources Management, Operations Analysis, Financial Analysis,

Complex Problem Solving, Technical Competencies, Decision Making

Mechanical Competencies, Logistics Management, Time Management,

Persuasion, Critical Thinking

Read Blueprints, Quality Control Analysis, Equipment Operation and Control,

Maintenance and Repair

Soft Skills, Background Check, Reading/ Writing, Arithmetic, Equipment Operation,

Basic Computers

Engineers, Information Technology, Management

Tool and Die, Eng Tech, Team

Supervisor, Customer

Service, Sales

Machinist, Maintenance/

Repair, Quality Technician

Production, Shipping/

Warehouse, Welders

($10 - $13/ HR)*

($12 - $15/ HR)*

($15 - $20/ HR)*

($20 - $30/ HR)*

*Base wage rate not including benefits.**Information required by employers with application includes, work history, GPA, attendance record, and transcripts.

For additional Information :Denise Rathman515-235-0576drathman@iowaabi.org

Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Coordination, Instructing, Mathematics,

Time Management, Personnel Management, Logistics Management,

Budget Management

Commercial ConstructionCAREER PATHWAYS MAP

Installation, Repair, Active Listening, Reading Comprehension, Mathematics,

Time Management

Equipment Operation, Equipment Monitoring, Equipment Repair,

Geometry/Algebra, Bilingual, Technical Reading Comprehension, Active Listening,

Communication Skills

General Mathematics, Equipment Usage, Installation, Troubleshooting, Active

Listening, Technical Reading, Communication Skills

Engineers, Project Managers,

Managers

Journeyman Carpenters, Plumbers,

Electricians, Masons, Telecommunications

Laborers, Equip Ops, Painters, Roofers,

Construction & Maintenance

Helpers, Entry-Level Trainees

(2000 hr limit)

($9-$10/ HR)*

($10-$25/ HR)*

($18-$34/HR)*

($30-$50/ HR)*

Communication Skills, Leadership Skills, Organization and Interpersonal Skills, Computer Skills including CAD and MS

Office

Job Site Foreman, Supervisor,

Superintendent

($30-$33/HR)*

Bachelor Degree and/or exp. or

applicable technical certification/degree

Successful completion of apprenticeship

training program

Successful apprenticeship

testing and HS/GED, or some postsec. ed.,

experience

High school diploma/ GED

(No skills, no training)

Journeyman plus experience

*Base wage rate not including benefits.**Information required by employers with application includes, work history, GPA, attendance record, and transcripts.

For additional Information :Sue Gibbons,515-286-4996sgibbons@desmoinesmetro.com

Financial Services CAREER PATHWAYS MAP

Experience required Graduate

Deg, Certificates

Bachelor Degree and/or

experience

Associate Degree—

Bachelor Deg Preferred

Associate Degree or Equivalent

Exp.

GED/ HS Diploma

Finance, Systems Evaluation, Negotiation, Complex Negotiation and Problem Solving, Persuasion,

Conflict Management, Senior Level Management Skills

Trend Analysis, Projections, Leadership Skills, Organizational Skills, Project Management,

Interrelationships between/among data, Communication skills across teams

Basic Management Skills, Communication Skills within Teams, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving,

Accounting, Basic Comparisons of Data

Written and Verbal Skills, Organizational Skills, Documentation for Compliance Purposes

MS Office, Keyboarding, 10-Key, Customer Service, Communication, Multi-tasking

Revised – September 2008

($21,000-$37,500)

($18,000-$23,000)

($43,600-$66,500)

($58,000-$104,000)

($30,000-$49,900)

Starting base salary ranges are listed and do not include benefits; experience and education requirements are minimums.

For additional Information :Cassandra Halls515-473-4980c.halls@2ttop.com

Financial ServicesJOB TITLES WITHIN EACH LEVEL

Job Level

Financial Retail Banking Insurance

1 Customer Service Rep, Processor/ Operations,

Mailroom/ Imaging, Administrative Assistant,

Accounting Clerk

Teller, Head Teller, Administrative Assistant, Customer Service Rep, Loan Administration Rep

Admin Support/Secretary, Insurance Clerk, Service Rep, Claims or Insurance Processor, Training Coordinator, Underwriting Tech

2 Collections, Telesales, Senior Administrative

Assistant

Personal Banker, Credit Analyst, Loan Processor, Trust

Administrator

QA Analyst, Sr Claims Rep, Lead Processor, Sr Service Rep, Training Instructor, Lead Service Rep, Insurance Trainer

3 QA, Team Lead/ Sup, Trainer, Business Analyst, Compliance, Tech Writer,

Account Analyst, Accountant, Risk Analyst, Underwriter, Six Sigma

Black Belt, Executive Admin Asst

Assistant Branch Manager, Business Banker, Loan Officer,

Mortgage Banker

Business Analyst, QA Sr Analyst, Claims Specialist, Master Claims Rep, Service Center Supervisor, Sr Training Supervisor, Underwriter

4 Manager, Project Manager, Six Sigma Black Belt

Branch Manager, Credit Analyst, Auditor, Credit Officer, Human

Resources, Trust Officer, Business Line Manager

Consultants (all functional areas), Underwriting Specialist, Claims Mgr, Training Mgr, Underwriting Mgr, Service Center Mgr

5 Function Leader-Department Heads

Market President, Trust Officer Director (all functional areas), Claims Director, Perf Improvement/Training Director, Underwriting Director, Service Center Director

Financial ServicesKEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Job Level

Financial Retail Banking Insurance Summary

1

• Use of PC• Detail orientation• Communication• Customer service• Multi-tasking 

• Use of PC• Customer Service• Communication• Typing• Multi-tasking

• Use of PC• Customer Service• Communication• Detail oriented• Multi-Tasking 

• Use of PC• Customer Service• Communication• Detail oriented• Multi-tasking

2

• Negotiation skills• Sales techniques• Planning/

organizing

• Customer service• Written and

verbal• Communication• Org skills • Documentation

• Communication• Analytical skills• Problem solving• Investigative skills 

• Customer service• Written and

verbal• Communication• Org skills • Documentation

3

• Problem solving • Analytical skills• Written/ verbal• Technical skills • Initiative

• Business Analysis• Project mgmt• Communication• Problem solving 

• Business analysis• Supervisory skills• Initiative• Communication• Problem solving

• Analytical skills• Communication

skills• Problem-solving

4

•  Autonomy• Coordination• Problem solving• Negotiation• Conflict resolution

• Analytical skills• Communication

skills• Trend analysis• Accounting

• Leadership skills • Project mgmt tools

and methodologies• Organizational skills

• Analytical skills• Communication

skills• Leadership skills• Organizational

skills

5

• Strategic thinking• Collaboration• Leadership skills• Robust functional

knowledge

• Negotiation• Problem solving• Strategic thinking• Conflict resolution 

• Project Mgmt skills• Organizing & plng• Conflict mgmt• Strategic thinking 

• Problem solving• Negotiation• Conflict resolution• Project mgmt• Strategic thinking

IT CAREER WEB

Technical Education and Experience / Competency

Self Manage / Little Business Knowledge

& Exp.

Responsible for Results/Some

Business Knowledge & Exp.

P&L ResponsibilityHeavy Business

Knowledge & Exp.Relationship Mgmt

Lead and/or influence Outcomes

HS Diploma/GED, 2-Year, 4-Year degree, Technical Education, Certification (PMP, MS), competency and experience.

4a (65K-95K)

4b

2a ((50K-75K)•QA Analyst•Programmer Analyst•BA•Software Developer•Web Designer

2•QA Lead

•Infrastructure (Systems Programmer, Network Analyst)•Database Administrator•Technical Engineer (Exchange, SQL)

•Database Modeler•Security Analyst•Applications Engineer

6 – Executive Manager, CIO, CTO, CSO

1a•PC/Application •PC Technician•QA Tester•IT Generalist

1•Network Administrator

•Programmer

3a•Project Controller

3b (70K-100K)•Project/Program Manager•BA Lead

•Enterprise Architect•Senior Manager•Technical Project Manager•Security Architect

2b•Senior Developer•Systems Analyst•Technical Team Leader•QA Manager

5 (75K-150K)

(95K and up)

(25K-45K)

(50K-90K)

(60K-90K)

(70K-91K) (70K-95K)

(80K-115K)

For additional Information :Sue Gibbons,515-286-4996sgibbons@desmoinesmetro.com