Follow your Path! CAREER COMPASS

Follow your Path! CAREER COMPASS

September Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources All About Me Architecture & Construction Doghouse

October Arts, A/V Technology & Communicatons The Future

November Business, Marketing & Finance My First Resume

December Education & Human Services Matching

January Health Science Write it Down

FebruaryFebruary Hospitality & Tourism Choose an Occupation

March Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Unscramble

April Information Technology Definitions Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Work Environment

May Transportation, Distribution & Logistics True/False Quiz (Automotive Technology)

CAREER CLUSTERS ACTIVITIES

If the student requests additional career information, please contact the CTE Specialists.Craig Grazioli - graziolic@pearlandisd.orgLindsey Jackson - jacksonlg@pearlandisd.org

Learn about Pearland ISD career pathways and completefun career development activites.

The Pearland ISD nondiscrimination notice can be found at www.pearlandisd.org/cte.

Agriculture, Food &Natural ResourcesBusiness & Industry Endorsement

Career Pathwaysin Pearland ISD

Animal SciencesEnvironmental StudiesMetal Technologies - WeldingOil & Gas Production SystemsPlant Systems

Careers in the Agriculture, Food &Natural Resources cluster usually work with plants, trees and animals.You can also use power tools to construct buildings and run chemicaltests on water and soil sources! Peopleworking in Agriculture, Food & Naturalworking in Agriculture, Food & NaturalResources work on farms, in veterinaryoffices, forests or even out at sea. Theymow lawns, catch fish, grow food, raiseanimals and construct buildings. You can be an engineer, pest control worker, farmer, tree pruner or forest workerand be in this career cluster.and be in this career cluster.

Do you...enjoy caring for animals?like getting dirty, working with your hands or being outdoors?like to build objects with your toys?want to protect the environment?wonder what people do at chemicalwonder what people do at chemical plants or in the oil field?

The Pearland ISD nondiscrimination notice can be found at www.pearland.org/cte.

Sample Careers1. Pest Controller2. Farm Equipment Mechanic3. Veterinarian4. Grounds Keeper5. Can you think of another?

ALL ABOUT ME

1. Things that interest me at home:

2. Things that interest me at school:

3. Things that I am good at doing:

4. Subjects I have to work hard at:

5. Subjects that are easy for me:

CIRCLE ONE

6. I like to solve number problems YES NO

7. I like to write about my ideas YES NO

8. I am very organized YES NO

9. What careers might use some of these interests and abilities?

Architecture andConstructionBusiness & Industry Endorsement

Career Pathwaysin Pearland ISD

Construction ManagementHeating, Ventilation, AirConditioning, Refrigeration (HVAC-R) and Electrical

Roll up your sleeves and put on your hard hat!

Careers in the Architecture and Construction cluster design and buildthings. People in these occupationscan work with many different toolsto help them do their special jobs. to help them do their special jobs. They may build or design houses andbuildings out of wood, steel or stone.They build highways and bridges, too.You can be an engineer, electrician, carpenter or drafter and be in this career cluster.

Do you...help family and friends do projects around the house, like building a bookshelf or laying floor tile?want to learn how to install air conditioners and heaters into homes?like to repair broken items and learnlike to repair broken items and learn how they work?

The Pearland ISD nondiscrimination notice can be found at www.pearland.org/cte.

Sample Careers1. Roofer2. Electrician3. Plumber4. Architect5. Can you think of another?

DOGHOUSE

What you learn today will help you tomorrow!

Reading and math are important skills to have.

Architects and construction workers need to be able to

plan, read and follow directions. They also need to

know how to make estimates on how much material

they will need and how much it will cost.

Materials Needed Unit Price Total Cost

(2) sheets plywood $8.95 each

(1) box roofing shingles $11.45

(1) box roofing nails $1.79

(1) box small nails $1.39

(2) 8 foot boards $7.89 each

1. What is the total cost of materials to build the doghouse?

2. Rounding to the nearest 50 cents, what is the estimated cost of materials to build

the doghouse?

3. What school subjects would help you build a doghouse? Why?

4. BONUS: If there was a 15% increase in prices, how much would each material

cost? What would the new total be?

SPOT

Arts, A/V Technologyand CommunicationsBusiness & Industry Endorsement

Career Pathwaysin Pearland ISD

AnimationAudio & Video ProductionFashion DesignGame Design/SimulationJournalism & CommunicationsForeign LanguagesPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsVisual Arts

Careers in the Arts, Audio/VisualTechnology & Communications clusterfocuses both on creativity and on thetechnologies used in todays’s leadingindustries. People in these occupationscan work with cameras, musical instruments or small tools. They mayinstruments or small tools. They maywork in TV studios, jewelry stores and theaters or be self-employed. You canbe an illustrator, writer, musician, radio announcer, report or filmeditor and be in this career cluster.

Do you...wonder what happens behind the scenes of your favorite show?create new ideas or write stories?enjoy working with computers?love fashion and design?

The Pearland ISD nondiscrimination notice can be found at www.pearland.org/cte.

Sample Careers1. Radio Announcer2. Photographer3. Jeweler4. Writer5. Can you think of another? another?

Maintaining a home is a career almost all adults have. Think about what kind of home and family life you want in the

future as an adult.

Where will you live? The city? The country? The suburbs? What state? Will you have any pets? What kind? Will you have

children?

Write a story about how you see yourself in the future, perhaps 15 years from now. Talk about the things that will have

changed. What will your life be like? Talk about what responsibilities you will have.

Business, Marketingand FinanceBusiness & Industry Endorsement

Career Pathwaysin Pearland ISD

Business ManagementFinanceHospital AdministrationHuman ResourcesMarketing

Careers in the Business, Management& Administration cluster help to runbusinesses smoothly. People in these occupations can work with math, gramar, money, people and computers.They work to connect business peopleand provide services that help makeand provide services that help makebusinesses successful. They may work in banks, insurance offices or just aboutANY business you can think of. You canbe a bookkeeper, stock clerk, purchasingagent or manager and be in this career cluster.

Do you...take charge in group projects?want to learn how companies make money?plan to run your own business?work well with math and numbers?

The Pearland ISD nondiscrimination notice can be found at www.pearland.org/cte.

Sample Careers1. Receptionist2. Accountant3. Bank Teller4. Human Resources Administrator5. Can you think of another? another?

MY FIRST RESUME

A resume is a short

summary of a

person’s work

experience and

qualifications. You

can create your first

resume by filling in

the blanks.

Your name

Address

City State Zip

Telephone

Abilities and Talents: (list positive character traits and things you are good at. For example: good listener,

reliable, computer skills, good in math, great speller.)

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Achievements and Awards: (list awards you have received and when. For example: Honor Roll for 4th

Grade, Perfect Attendance 2nd Grade, Scouting Award 2004, Citizenship Award.)

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Work Experience: (list jobs you had or currently have. For example: dog walker, babysitter, plant waterer,

salesperson at school store. These do not have to be jobs you receive pay for.)

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Education:

Grade Name of School

References: (list people who will say good things about you.)

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Education and Human ServicesPublic Services Endorsement

Career Pathwaysin Pearland ISD

Child DevelopmentCosmetologyTeacher Training

Careers in the Education and HumanServices clusters help people learnnew skills and prepare people to help families and communities. People inthese occupations may work in libraries, schools or recreation centers. You can find them helping others withYou can find them helping others withchildcare, family counseling or investigations. You can be a teacher, counselor, librarian, coach, nursingaide or massage therapist and be inthis career cluster.

Do you...enjoy teaching others how to perform a task?listen to friend’s problems and help them?want a career that helps others?

The Pearland ISD nondiscrimination notice can be found at www.pearland.org/cte.

Sample Careers1. School Teacher2. School Principal3. Child Care Worker4. Counselor5. Can you think of another?

Health SciencePublic Services Endorsement

Career Pathwaysin Pearland ISD

Medical ScienceCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

Careers in the Health Science clusterhelp people stay healthy or take careof people who are sick. People in theseoccupations might specialize on different parts of your body like yourteeth, feet, eyes, back or even yourbrain. They may work in hospitals, brain. They may work in hospitals, laboratories, pharmacies, dentist offices or schools. You can be a psychiatrist, optician, pharmacist, nurse or chiropractor and be in thiscareer cluster.

Do you...like helping people?have an interest in science?want to learn how the human body works?like performing lab experiments in school? in school?

The Pearland ISD nondiscrimination notice can be found at www.pearland.org/cte.

1. Nurse2. Pharmacist3. Surgeon4. Dentist5. Can you think of another?

SampleCareers

WRITE IT DOWN How many occupations can you write down that begin with the letter…

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Hospitalityand TourismBusiness & Industry Endorsement

Career Pathwaysin Pearland ISD

Culinary ArtsHospitality Management

Careers in the Hospitality andTourism cluster help people havea safe and good time when theyare traveling or visiting new places.People in these occupations canwork with food, sports, or baker,flight attendant, travel agentflight attendant, travel agentor hotel manager and be inthis cluster.

Do you...enjoy travel and visiting attractions?prepare meals for yourself, family and friends?like to plan activities or events at school? events at school?

The Pearland ISD nondiscrimination notice can be found at www.pearland.org/cte.

1. Hotel Manager2. Chef3. Amusement Park Operator4. Recreation Worker5. Can you think 5. Can you think of another?

SampleCareers

CHOOSE AN OCCUPATION

1. Choose an occupation and write it down here:

2. What kind of skills do you think a person would need for this occupation?

3. What kind of tools do you think this person would use?

4. What do you think a typical day on the job might be like for this person?

5. How is their day on the job similar to your day at school?

6. What kind of education do you think a person would need for this occupation?

Law, Public Safety, Corrections and SecurityPublic Services Endorsement

Career Pathwaysin Pearland ISD

Law EnforcementJunior ROTC

Careers in the Law, Public Safety& Security cluster help protect thepeople living in the community.They may work in law offices, police stations, fire stations orjails. You can be a sheriff, judge, emergency medical technician emergency medical technician (EMT) or warden and be in thiscareer cluster.

Do you...stay calm in difficult situations?enjoy leadership positions?think fighting fires would be exciting?love crime and law showslove crime and law shows on TV?like to keep people safe from danger?

The Pearland ISD nondiscrimination notice can be found at www.pearland.org/cte.

1. Lawyer2. Security Officer3. Firefighter4. Police Officer5. Can you think of another?

SampleCareers

InformationTechnology

Business & Industry Endorsement

Careers in the Information Technology cluster are usually very technical. People in theseoccupations work with computersand lots of information. Theymay work in almost any businesswhere computers are used. Theywhere computers are used. Theymay develop or design computerprograms and hardware. You canbe a webmaster, programmer ordatabase administrator and be in this career cluster.

Do you...like to work with computers?enjoy fixing things?help family and friends with technology issues?want to know how websites are created? are created?

The Pearland ISD nondiscrimination notice can be found at www.pearland.org/cte.

1. Help Desk Technician2. Webmaster3. Cable TV Installer4. Computer Programmer5. Can you think of another?

Sample Careers

Definitions

Occupation: the name for a unique set of tasks, skills and abilities that a work

performs. Many workers can be in the same occupation.

Job: the set of tasks done for a specific employer

Industry: a business or group of businesses making similar types of goods or

services

Employer: the person or company who pays a worker for doing a job

1. What occupations do your family members have?

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2. What are some employers in your community?

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3. What kind of jobs can be done in a hospital?

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Science, Technology,Engineering& Mathematics

STEM Endorsement

Careers in the Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics cluster are usually very technical and employ people who are good atproblem solving and measuringthings. People in these occupationsmay do lots of research. They maymay do lots of research. They maywork in laboratories or in offices.You can be an engineer, archeologist, astronomer or meteorologist and be in this career cluster.

Do you...enjoy taking apart an item & putting it back together?like working with numbers, symbols, and ideas?have the abilitiy to add numbers in your head quickly? in your head quickly?

The Pearland ISD nondiscrimination notice can be found at www.pearland.org/cte.

1. Biological Scientist 2. Chemical Engineer3. Drafter4. Robotics Technician5. Can you think of another?

Sample Careers

Career Pathwaysin Pearland ISDComputer ScienceEngineeringMathematicsScience

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Think about the environment you may want to work in. On each line, circle the environment you like better.

Can you think of any career or careers that have most of your favored environments?

A B Work indoors Work outdoors

Work with people Work with information

Travel Work in office

Work with hands Work with mind

Work by myself Work in groups

Work during the day Work at night

Work in busy places Work in quiet places

Wear a uniform Wear street clothing

Make things Sell things

Communicate with words Utilize math skills

Work 12 months a year Work seasonally

Work the same schedule each day Work a variable schedule

Give directions to others Take directions from others

Work with humans Work with animals

Work under pressure Work without deadlines

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics(Automotive Technology)Business & Industry Endorsement

Careers in the Transportation, Distribution & Logistics clustermove people, material and goodssafely. People in these occupationscan work with cars, buses, trucks, trains, boats and airplanes. You can be a taxi driver, engineer, can be a taxi driver, engineer, air traffic controller or mechanicand be in this career cluster.

Do you...enjoy playing with cars?want to know how cars operate?want to load and unload big trucks?

The Pearland ISD nondiscrimination notice can be found at www.pearland.org/cte.

1. Ship Captain 2. Automotive Mechanic3. School Bus Driver4. Airplane Pilot5. Can you think of another?

Sample Careers

Career Pathwaysin Pearland ISDAutomotive Technology

True/False Quiz Write why the statement is true or false.

True False

1. I need to know exactly what I want to be when I grow up.

2. Once I decide on a career I have to stay in that career forever.

3. My job right now is being a student in school.

4. Lots of good work habits begin when I am a student.

5. Kids my age don’t have jobs.

6. We only learn things in school.

7. Working in a group is easy because everyone always agrees with each other.

8. People get hired for jobs just because they want them.

9. I need information to make good choices.

10. Positive thinking helps you take action; negative thinking causes you to stop.

11. I can learn from my mistakes.

12. It is important to have a plan of action when I decide on a career.

DOGHOUSE

What you learn today will help you tomorrow!

Reading and math are important skills to have.

Architects and construction workers need to be able to

plan, read and follow directions. They also need to

know how to make estimates on how much material

they will need and how much it will cost.

Materials Needed Unit Price Total Cost

(2) sheets plywood $8.95 each $17.90

(1) box roofing shingles $11.45 $11.45

(1) box roofing nails $1.79 $1.79

(1) box small nails $1.39 $1.39

(2) 8 foot boards $7.89 each $15.78

1. What is the total cost of materials to build the doghouse? $48.31

2. Rounding to the nearest 50 cents, what is the estimated cost of materials to build

the doghouse? $48.50

3. What school subjects would help you build a doghouse? Why?

4. BONUS: If there was a 15% increase in prices, how much would each material

cost? What would the new total be? $55.56

SPOT

CTE SpecialistsCraig Grazioli, graziolic@pearlandisd.orgLindsey Jackson, jacksonlg@pearlandisd.org