Where my money at?
True or False:
A web developer's average salary is $82,000
True:
A web developer's average salary is $82,651 per year
The range in salary is $48,407 – $141,122
Additional Compensation: Average cash bonus of $2,500 per year
Agree or disagree:
Full Sail University is a flexible option for career-focused digital training
Agree:
Full Sail University of Florida is a full online university that has programs in Digital Arts, Gaming, and Media Communications
Name one tech hub (a city that is known for having lots of tech jobs)
A. NYC
B. Chicago
C. Los Angeles
A. New York City
Which of these careers is technically NOT in the tech industry
A. Social Media Influencer
B. Data Analyst
C. Web Developer
A. Social Media Influencer
People often assume it's a tech or digital career because it happens online, but technically, being an influencer is a marketing and branding career, not a tech or digital development role.
Influencers use digital platforms, but they aren’t building the technology or engineering digital tools.
They might use tech tools (like video editing apps or analytics dashboards), but they aren’t creating those tools.
True or False:
Microsoft has a scholarship available for African American students interested in pursuing tech careers
True:
Blacks at Microsoft Scholarship
Amount: Up to $20,000
Eligibility: High school seniors of African descent planning to pursue tech-related degrees
Deadline: Varies by the year
Details: Supports students with a passion for technology
Which career has the highest average salary?
A. Software engineer
B. Digital Marketer
C. Data analyst
D. UX/UI developer
A. Software engineer
A Software Engineer – Codes apps, programs, or digital platforms
Average Salary: $123,492 per year
Range: $77,921 – $195,717
Additional Compensation: Average cash bonus of $5,000 per year
Second-highest average is UX/UI designer:
Average Salary: $126,509 per year
Range: $84,257 – $189,950
Designs user-friendly interfaces for apps and websites
Jobs in the tech industry are very strict, a college degree is required to work in these fields
Agree or Disagree
Although there are universities that offer degrees in the tech field, you do not have to have a degree for all types of careers.
This field has online and fast/flexible digital course trainings available
USC is a university that offers degrees in game design, digital media, marketing, and film production. What does the acronym USC stand for?
University of Southern California
Which of these careers ARE a digital or tech career?
A. UX/UI developer
B. Cybersecurity specialist
C. Software engineer
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
D. All of the above
UX/UI developer- Designs user-friendly interfaces for apps and websites
Cybersecurity Specialist – Protects digital assets and information
Software Engineer – Codes apps, programs, or digital platforms
Which options are (a) way(s) to gain an internship in the digital and tech field
A. Digital marketing agencies
B. Local small businesses
C. Craigslist ad
A & B:
A. Digital marketing agencies
B. Local small businesses (pitch yourself to redesign or improve their websites)
What is a factor that can influence salaries in digital and tech careers?
A. Geographic location
B. Location
C. Company Size
D. Experience
E. All of the above
Salaries can vary based on factors like geographic location, company size, and individual experience.
**Daily Double**
Which prestigious university (located in Manhattan, The Village) offers degrees in the Tech industry?
NYU (New York) Strengths: Digital Media, Communications, Social Media Strategy
Name a well-known tech/ digital career company
Google/ Apple/ Amazon/ Meta (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp)/ Netflix/ Adobe/ Canva/ Microsoft
True or False: A copywriter is the technical name of a person who provides printing services to clients
False: A copywriter writes compelling content for ads, emails, websites, etc.
Which major online retail company has a Future Engineers scholarship valued at up to $40,000?
Hint: the company shares the same name as a rainforest
Amazon: They have the Amazon Future Engineers scholarship, where recipients receive up to $40,000 worth of scholarship aid over 4 years while in college