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Make your next move backed by data, not guesswork. Choosing a major or a career often feels like a leap of faith — you hear "follow your passion" or "this field is hot right now" without much to actually back it up. This quest changes that. You'll learn to read the labor market the way employers, economists, and career strategists do: through real, publicly available data that shows you what's actually happening in the world of work right now. This self-paced, asynchronous experience is built for you to move through on your own schedule, at your own pace, wherever you are in your career exploration journey. Using trusted tools like O*NET and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, you'll learn to: - Decode what a job actually is — go beyond the job title to understand the day-to-day tasks, responsibilities, and work environment behind a role - Identify in-demand skills — see exactly what employers are prioritizing so you know what to build and highlight - Understand real pay ranges — get grounded, current wage data instead of guesswork or outdated assumptions - Spot where growth is happening — find out which industries and roles are expanding, so you can position yourself ahead of the curve By the end, you won't just have information — you'll have a framework for making confident, informed decisions about your major, your career direction, and the opportunities worth pursuing next. QUEST GUIDE Michael Romero, MBA, PHR Career Management Lead Focus areas: Energy, Construction, Utilities & Transportation | Manufacturing & Trade | Military & Defense | Technology College: College of Engineering Language spoken: English Contact: mromero4@sdsu.edu With over 18 years of experience in HR, talent acquisition, and employee development, Michael brings a results-driven, people-first approach to career navigation. He's spent his career building teams, coaching leaders at every level, and designing training programs that actually move the n