Teacher shortage..Just a silly rant..could use advice though

[Melanie Black]

Hi guys,
 
I am a college senior majoring in Early Childhood/Elementary education (we do not have elementary in Ohio anymore).  And I am graduating this December (very excited about this) and I'm very frustrated with the facts that I am living in the only state that really does not have a shortage in teachers.  
 
In fact, my best friend graduated last December and has applied to just about every school in the area and has yet to get a job.  She has been subbing in several districts but a full time job has not been available.  What she is finding is that there are approximately 300 applicants for every teaching job that she has tried to apply for.  It is almost impossible for her to find a job.  Does anyone have any ideas on what an education major can do if she can't teacher?  Because at this point I'm frustrated with teaching, I do still want to work with children in some entity but I also want to have a chance at a job.  
 
I could do headstart I'm sure and graduate school (my ultimate goal is to be a school counselor.  I have been inspired by things that have happened in my own life.  As well as trying to get my social workers license *graduate school will help me do that.*  But at the momment teaching is looking like a pointless endeavor.  
 
What states have major shortages?  Are there any states with shortages in the elementary school years?  I'm finding more and more that I should have just gone into social work to begin with, but hindsight is always 20/20.  
 
~Melanie


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