Digital Communications at Lebanon Valley College
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Among all occupations in the economy,...computer occupations account for 5 out of the 20 fastest growing occupations in the economy."
Fast-growing Technology-related Industries
Employment in the technology sector is expected to increase by 11.6 percent, adding 364,000 jobs by 2014.
- software publishers -67.6 percent
- internet publishing and broadcasting -43.5 percent
- internet service providers, web search portals, and data processing services -27.8 percent
Fueling job growth among these industries is the "increased demand for residential and business land-line and wireless services, cable service, high-speed Internet connections, and software"
The Digital Communications program prepares students for careers in the following fields:
- e-marketing
- e-business
- web design
- interface design
- information systems
- programming
- software development
- multimedia design and development
"Traditional media" such as telecommunications, broadcasting, and newspaper, periodical, book, and directory publishers also provide job opportunities for Digital Communications majors.
Since its creation in 2002, Digital Communications alumni have found positions in the following fields:
- public relations, advertising, marketing, sales, journalism
- web design, graphic design, corporate communications
- human resources, banking, insurance, civil service
- database management
Where are they now? Digital Communications alumni--
Kerri Taylor (2005) Communications Manager
Laurie Trovato (2005) Stewardship and Events Coordinator
Amy Meininger (2006) Production Assistant