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Preparing for a Career…

Just in case …!

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Self-Assessment

The first step in preparing for your career is to conduct a personal self assessment

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Self-Assessment

Self-discovery is the on-going process of analyzing who YOU are. Questions to ask yourself:

1. Who am I and what do I love to do? Can these interests be found in occupations?

2. What are my special talents and skills? What abilities do I have? Which ones seem easily attainable when I try to learn them?

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Self-Assessment

3. What types of work environments appeal to me? Do I prefer to work outdoors, indoors, with a team or independently?

4. What motivates me? What is it inside of me that is the reason and purpose of my career and my life roles?

5. Where do I fit in this world? What types of products and/or services do people need that also match with who I am?

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Self Assessment

Assessing your personality and personal qualities will help you know which occupations will challenge you to grow and develop and create new possibilities for you in the future.

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Choosing A Career

Once you have completed your self-assessment and determined your talents and abilities you are now ready to choose a career.

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Cornerstones of Career Choices

High Five Principles– Know yourself, believe in yourself and follow your

heart– Focus on the journey, not the destination– Be a good traveler– Access your allies and be a good ally. You are not

alone– Change is constant and brings with it new

opportunities– Learning is life-long. Learning opens the doors to

future opportunities

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Steps to Choosing Your Career

1. Know Yourself – what makes you unique and what do you have to offer a business, organization, agency or society?

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Steps to Choosing Your Career1. Know Yourself

• what do you like to do?

• what skills do you have or wish to develop?

• what is important for you to accomplish in your career and lifetime?

• what in your personal style, temperament, or characteristics may determine a good fit for you?

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Steps to Choosing Your Career

2. Explore Different Careers – what occupational pathways are available at this time or are projected to have a high demand in the future?

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Steps to Choosing Your Career2. Explore Different Careers

Investigate all possible occupations by:

• Attending career fairs at your school or in your community

• Ask everyone what they do, then ask yourself if that work is of interest to you

• Research occupations on the Internet, in career centers, and libraries. See what the outlook is for occupations. Notice the trends and what training is needed to enter the field

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Steps to Choosing Your Career

3. Job Search – apply to training programs, internships and apprenticeships directed toward occupations of your choosing and begin your job search strategy.

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Steps to Choosing Your Career3. Job Search

Job search skills include:• Networking to learn where opportunities

are available

• Writing effective resumes and cover letters that get results

• Accurately completing job applications

• Practicing interviewing techniques with confidence and determination

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Steps to Choosing Your Career

Points to remember:- The key to self-discovery is learning how to

build and maintain a positive self-image- Career exploration involves understanding

the relationship between work and society.- Job search strategies involve learning how

to find work and finding the education needed to be considered for specific occupations.

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Steps to Choosing Your Career

Remember

Today’s and tomorrow’s workers need to participate in life long learning to continue to be employed.

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Choosing an Occupation

• Once you have completed your self-assessment you must choose an occupation that will fit your personality, needs and desires.

• The people, data, things or ideas method is one way of classifying occupations.

• People and careers often fall into more than one category. You are probably suited for two or three of the categories.

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Occupations - People

Working for the betterment of others and/or society. This includes teachers, social workers, child-care workers and law enforcement agents.

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Occupations - Data

Working with numbers, information processing, policies and procedures. This includes accountants, computer scientists and customer service representatives.

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Occupations - Things

Working with tools, equipment and machines. This includes chefs, hair stylists, carpenters and heavy equipment operators

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Occupations - Ideas

Working with concepts, themes or inventions. This includes musicians, writers, composers, artists, photographers and other artistic careers.

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The Holland Code

The Holland Code was developed by Dr. John Holland and is widely used by career counselors and individuals. The theory explores six distinct personality types and six distinct work environments that relate to those personality types. As we review the descriptions on the following slides see which types best describes you.

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Self-Assessment – Holland Code

Realistic (R)Realistic People like to work with machines,

and often with their hands to build things. Their skills include having mechanical know-how and/or stamina to work outdoors, and the ability to operate machinery. They are often practical, love nature and are good problem solvers. They like working with things and tools in occupations such as carpenter, air traffic controller, paramedic or cook.

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Self-Assessment – Holland Code

Realistic (R)Questions to ask yourself

Do I like to work outdoors?

Do I like to work on machinery/equipment?

Do I have mechanical abilities?

Am I skilled in carpentry or building things?

Am I considered a practical person?

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Realistic Careers

• Cook• Firefighter• Roofer• Automobile Mechanic• Carpenter

• Emergency Medical Technician

• Building Inspector• Machinist• Heavy Truck Driver• Paramedic

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Self-Assessment – Holland Code

Investigative (I)Investigative People like to explore ideas

and analyze data. They have skills in math and science. Inquisitive, precise and sometimes abstract thinking are some characteristics of their personality. They usually like working with data and ideas in occupational fields such as medicine, computer programming and science technologies.

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Self-Assessment – Holland Code

Investigative (I)Questions to ask yourself

• Do I like math and science classes?• Do I like to solve technical problems?• Do I have an interest in medicine?• Am I competent with computer

applications or programming?• Am I inquisitive and curious by nature?

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Investigative Careers

• Audiologist• Computer

Programmer• Physician• Physician’s Assistant• Pharmacist

• Chemist• Architect• Geoscientist• Veterinarian• Industrial Manager

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Self-Assessment – Holland Code Conventional (C)

Conventional People like an organized and detail-oriented work place. They are often skilled in finance, mathematics, and keyboarding and see themselves as conforming, organized and practical. They like working with data in occupations such as accountant, bank teller, computer support specialist or administrative assistant.

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Self-Assessment – Holland Code

Conventional (C)Questions to ask yourself

• Do I like working with numbers or data?• Do I like word processing or data input?• Am I accurate with numbers, data and

information?• Do I like to reconcile bank statements?• Do I have the ability to handle details?

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Conventional Careers

• Accountant• Customer Support• Insurance Underwriter• Bank Teller• Medical Records

Technician

• Administrative Assistant

• Legal Secretary• Computer Support• Library Technician• Office Clerk

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Self-Assessment – Holland Code

Artistic (A)Artistic People like to create, sing, dance or

write and prefer an unstructured work environment. They have skills in music, art, and/or communication. They value aesthetic qualities and are more likely to relate by indirect means through their medium. They like working with ideas in occupations such as musician, designer, or architect.

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Self-Assessment – Holland Code

Artistic (A)

Questions to Ask yourself

• Do I like music, drama or art classes?

• Do I like writing stories or poems?

• Can I play a musical instrument?

• Am I a talented actor?

• Am I a creative person?

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Artistic Careers

• Commercial Artist• Reporter• Singer• Graphic Designer• Actor

• Musician• Book Editor• Floral Designer• Author • Animator

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Self-Assessment – Holland Code

Enterprising (E)

Enterprising People like to persuade and influence others in areas of business or politics. They perceive themselves as popular, self-confident and social. They are skilled in public speaking and leadership. Enterprising types like working with people and data in occupations like dispatcher, interpreter/translator, or attorney.

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Self-Assessment – Holland Code

Enterprising (E)Questions to ask yourself

• Do I like competition or challenges?• Do I like to influence others?• Do I have the ability to sell products or services?• Do I motivate others?• Am I results oriented?

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Enterprising Careers

• Travel Agent• Real Estate Sales

Agent• Sales Manager• 911 Dispatcher• Interpreter/Translator

• Farm manager• Financial Manager• Lawyer• Construction Manager• Cosmetologist

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Self-Assessment – Holland Code

Social (S)Social People enjoy helping others and

the community. They have skills in teaching, counseling and getting along with others, and are sensitive to others’ needs. They are cheerful, scholarly, and verbally oriented. They like working with people in occupations such as teacher, religious education director, or police officer.

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Self-Assessment – Holland Code

Social (S)Questions to ask yourself

• Do I like to teach children or adults?• Do I like to help others solve problems?• Do I like to care for sick people?• Am I interested in community service?• Am I an understanding and sympathetic

person?

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Social Careers

• Nursing Aide• Coach• Physical Therapist• Teacher

• Counselor• Aerobics Instructor• Police Officer• Religious Education

Director

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The Holland Code

You may find that you fit more than one personality type. Choose the personality type that defines you the best. Then choose which would be second most like you and then the third. Take the first letter of each category to form your Holland Code.

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Your Holland Code

Which personality type defines you best?• Realistic (R)• Investigative (I)• Conventional (C)• Artistic (A)• Enterprising (E)• Social (S)• Write the letters in the spaces below:

________ ________ ________

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Career Exploration

Once you have identified occupations that may fit your characteristics, abilities and personality, it is now time to explore the possibilities.

1. Gather information about many occupations.2. Compare your interests, skills, personality and

values with those occupations that interest you.

3. Consider work-based learning or volunteering to gain some knowledge about your top career options.

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Career Exploration

• Job Shadowing programs usually involve going to work for one or several days with someone whose career interests you. You can observe tasks and skills required for the job, experience the work environment, and interact with people who currently work in your potential career field.

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Career Exploration

• Internships usually last for a couple of weeks to several months. You not only observe individuals in your career field of interest, but also get a chance to perform some of the job tasks and duties. Internships incorporate mentoring by an experienced career professional who can support your career decisions and goals. Internships can be paid or unpaid.

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Career Exploration

• Cooperative Education and School-Based Enterprises can easily become part of your high school and/or college program by integrating academics and vocational curricula and providing work-related experiences often at an employer’s job site.

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Career Exploration

• Youth Apprenticeship is an employer-school partnership, which offers high school students a combination of academic instruction, structured vocational training and paid work experience, usually lasting one to two years.

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Career Exploration

• Volunteering is an excellent way to learn about a career possibility while developing new work skills, or applying existing skills. Volunteer opportunities are available everywhere—schools, businesses, hospitals, government agencies, and community and non-profit organizations.

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Career Exploration

Why should you participate in Work-Based Learning?

Participating in work-based learning opportunities like these will give you the edge when applying for your first job. Not only will you gain valuable work experience, but work-based learning also offers a world of networking opportunities—the best way to meet potential employers and other people who can provide job referrals.

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Learn More to Earn More

The fastest-growing and highest paying jobs usually require some kind of post-secondary education or skills training for entry and additional training throughout your career. Recent trends also suggest a connection between your level of education and your earning power.

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Learn More to Earn More

Pay can also vary widely between and within occupations. The chart shows the median salary you can expect to earn based on your education and gender. The key is to decide what you want to do, and then get the education or training that will best prepare for that type of work. Proper planning makes reaching your goals much easier.

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Career Clusters

The federal government groups occupations which are similar in nature together into career clusters. This information is located in the Standard Occupational Classification system.

The occupations given after the career clusters are but a few of the many and varied employment opportunities available.

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Career Clusters

Management Occupations

This cluster includes top-level managers and middle managers. Top-level managers are concerned with policy making, planning, staffing, directing and/or controlling activities that are common to many organizations. Middle managers plan, organize, staff or direct activities at an operational level. People in these occupations usually have interests and skills in “people” and “data.” Many have leadership qualities and possess a high degree of creative thinking, decision making and problem solving abilities.

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Management Occupations

• Administrative Services Managers

• Advertising & Promotions Managers

• Computer & Information Systems Managers

• Construction Managers• Education Administrators,

Elementary & Secondary• Financial Managers

• Food Service Managers• Marketing Managers• Medical & Health Service

Managers• Property & Real Estate

Managers• Public Relations

Managers• Sales Managers

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Career Clusters

Business & Financial OccupationsThis cluster includes occupations primarily

pertaining to planning, organizing and controlling specialized operational functions. People in these occupations generally have interests and skills in “data” and “people”. They usually have good analytical, problem-solving and/or good interpersonal skills. Their work may include examining, analyzing, reviewing, purchasing, enforcing and/or personnel responsibilities.

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Business & Financial Occupations

• Accountants & Auditors• Claims Adjusters,

Examiners, & Investigators

• Compliance Officers & Inspectors

• Cost Estimators• Employment, Recruitment

& Placement Specialists

• Loan Officers• Management Analysts• Personal Financial

Advisors• Purchasing Agents,

except wholesale, retail & farm

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Career Clusters

Computer & Mathematical Occupations

This cluster includes occupations pertaining to the application of math and/or computer science in research, development and related activities. People in these occupations generally have interests in “data” and “ideas.” They are creative thinkers who apply mathematical principles to solve problems and research new ideas. Their responsibilities require them to organize, maintain and evaluate information.

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Computer & Mathematical Occupations

• Computer Programmers

• Computer Software Engineers

• Computer Support Specialists

• Computer Systems Analysts

• Database Administrators

• Network and Computer Systems Administrators

• Network Systems Analysts

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Career Clusters

Architecture & Engineering Occupations

This cluster includes occupations pertaining to the design and construction of buildings, equipment, highways, roads, utilization of land and processing systems. They often have interests and skills in “data,” “ideas,” and/or “things.” People in these occupations use technical skills to perform their responsibilities and have high aptitudes in mathematics, creative thinking and problem solving.

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Career Clusters

Life, Physical & Social Science Occupations

This cluster includes occupations pertaining to research and application of scientific knowledge to specific problems and situations. People in these occupations generally have interests and skills in “ideas.” They usually have good research and problem solving skills, and do well in one or more scientific subjects.

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Life, Physical & Social Science Occupations

• Biological Technicians

• Chemists• Environmental

Scientists & Specialists

• Forest & Conservation Technicians

• Geoscientists• Market Research

Analysts• Medical Scientists• Psychologists

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Career Clusters

Community, Social Service & Legal Occupations

This cluster includes occupations pertaining to the needs of people and their communities, families, and spiritual development. They usually have interests and skills primarily in “people” to resolve personal and societal issues. People in these occupations value helping others and have high interpersonal skills including working with cultural diversity. They are creative thinkers, problem solvers and are good listeners.

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Community, Social Service & Legal Occupations

• Clergy• Educational, Vocational,

School Counselors• Lawyers• Paralegals and Legal

Assistants• Probation Officers and

Correctional Treatment Specialists

• Rehabilitation Counselors• Religious Activities and

Education Directors• Social and Human

Service Assistants• Social Workers, Child,

Family and School• Social Workers, Medical

and Public Health

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Career Clusters

Education, Training & Library Occupations

This cluster includes occupations that involve direct contact with individuals to provide for their education and training. People in these occupations generally have interests and skills in “people” and value helping others to learn and develop. Their skills include speaking, listening, teaching and serving others. They demonstrate a high level of social skills.

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Education, Training & Library Occupations

• Adult Literacy, Remedial Education & GED Teachers

• College and University Teachers

• School Teachers – Pre-School, Elementary, Middle School, Secondary, Special Education

• Librarians• Library Technicians• Self-Enrichment

Teachers• Teacher Assistants• Vocational Education

Teachers & Instructors

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Career ClustersArt, Design, Entertainment, Sports

& MediaIncludes occupations pertaining to the creating and

performing of artistic works in various forms. People in these occupations usually have interests and skills in “ideas” and “people” and some in “data” and/or “things.” Many value creativity and independence. They are skilled in creative thinking and are very expressive in nature. Many have aptitudes in writing, presenting ideas, information and public speaking.

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Art, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media Occupations

• Actors• Artists• Athletes & Sports

Competitors• Audio & Video Equipment

Technicians • Coaches and Scouts• Editors• Film & Video Editors• Floral Designers

• Graphic Designers• Multi-Media Artists &

Animators• Musicians & Singers• News Analysts, Reporters

& Correspondents• Producers & Directors• Public Relations

Specialists• Writers & Authors

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Career ClustersHealth Care Practitioners &

Technical Occupations

Includes occupations dealing with the prevention and diagnosis of human and animal ailments and prescribes medical and surgical treatments. People in these occupations often have interests and skills in “people” and “data” and value helping others in a medical setting. They have aptitudes in acquiring and evaluating information and also must interpret and communicate information effectively to others. Good problem solving and decision skills are also necessary.

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Health Care Practitioners & Technical Occupations

• Audiologists (Hearing Disorders)

• Cardiovascular Technologists & Technicians

• Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

• Dental Hygienists• Dietetic Technicians• Emergency Medical

Technicians & Paramedics

• Licensed Practical Nurses

• Medical/Clinical Lab Technicians

• Medical/Clinical Lab Technologists

• Medical Record/Health Technicians

• Occupational Therapists• Pharmacists• Pharmacy Technicians

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Health Care Practitioners & Technical Occupations

Continued• Physical Therapists• Physician Assistants• Physicians, Family &

General Practitioners• Radiologic

Technologists & Technicians

• Recreation Therapists• Registered Nurses

Respiratory Therapists• Respiratory Therapy

Technicians• Speech-Language

Pathologists• Surgical

Technologists• Veterinarians

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Career ClusterHealth Care Support

OccupationsOccupations pertaining to providing health

services to assist medical practitioners and technicians. People in these occupations have interests and skills primarily in “people” and “data” and value helping others in a medical setting. They usually have good communication and interpersonal skills.

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Health Care Support Occupations

• Dental Assistants

• Home Health Aides

• Medical Assistants

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Career Management

YOU are in charge of your life and your career.

• And as YOUR manager, you should– Plan for a lifetime of change in the workforce

– Plan for changes in your personal career goals

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Career Management

Career Management requires YOU to:

– Learn how to adjust, resolve and seize the challenges and opportunities that await you in our dynamic and changing global workplace

– Manage YOUR life, take risks, learn new skills and adapt to new work environments, occupational demands and technological advances

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Just in Case…

Basketball does not work out there are many occupations that will provide you with a sense of accomplishment.

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Just in Case…

• You can plan for success which will support you for a life time.

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Just in case…

• You become something more than a former athlete and basketball player.

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Just in Case…

• You can be successful in something other than sports.

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Just in case…

• You can build a future for yourself, a future that no one can take away.

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Just in case…

• Basketball doesn’t last forever.

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reference

• Career Choices of North Carolina published by the North Carolina State Occupational Information Coordinating Committee

• Cape Fear Workforce Development Board

Craig Umstead - Chairman