What do you want to bewhen you grow up?
Career Clusters
In The Clusters There Are “10” Pathways
• Agricultural & Natural Resources Technologies• Biological and Chemical Technologies• Business Technologies• Commercial and Artistic Production Technologies• Construction Technologies• Engineering Technologies• Health Sciences Technologies• Industrial Technologies• Public Service Technologies• Transportation Systems
How do you complete aPathway?
• Students must take four courses in their chosen pathway.
• At least one of the four courses must be a starred (completer) course.
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Which Career Pathway is for you?
Pathways Interest Survey
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Circle items that best describe you.
2. You may circle as many as you like.
3. Total the number of items circled in each pathway.
4. Write the total in the box to the right for each pathway.
5. Highlight the three highest scores!
READY TO FIND OUT WHICH PATHWAYS
ARE YOUR TOP 3???
WRITE THE NAME OF EACH PATHWAY ON PAGE 3
Pathway 1: Agriculture & Natural Resources
Pathway 2: Biological & Chemical
Pathway 3: Business & Marketing
Pathway 4: Commercial & Artistic Productions
Pathway 5: Construction
Pathway 6: Engineering
Pathway 7: Health
Pathway 8: Industrial
Pathway 9: Public Service
Pathway 10: Transport Systems
Now – Using a marker,
Put a STAR by your
TOP 3 Pathways
(The 3 with the
highest scores)
Select your favorite pathway from your TOP 3.
Write this pathway on Page 4 (in the middle circle labeled
“PATHWAY”)
Using the Graphic Organizer (on page 4)
Write down some careers & courses that interest you from
the following slides.
Career Opportunities In Each Pathway
Pathway 1--Agricultural & Natural Resources Technologies
•Fish & Wildlife Management•Soil Conservationist•Landscape Architect•Veterinarian
Pathway 2-- Biological & Chemical
Technologies•Biochemist•Dietitian•Food & Drug Inspector•Toxicologist
Pathway 3--Business & Marketing
Technologies•Accountant•Entrepreneur•Sports & Entertainment Managers•Computer & Information Managers
Pathway 4--Commercial & Artistic Productions Technologies
•Broadcast Technician•Photo Journalist•Interior Designer•Screen Printer
Pathway 5--Construction
Technologies•General Contractor•Civil Engineer•Carpenter•Architect
Pathway 6--Engineering
Technologies•AeroSpace Engineer•Physicist•Product Design Engineer•Mechanical Engineer
Pathway 7--Health Technologies•Cardiologist•Dentist•Athletic Trainer•Physical Therapist
Pathway 8--Industrial Technologies•Welder•Tool & Die Maker•Machinist•Structural Metal Worker
Pathway 9--Public Service Technologies
•Cosmetologist•Child Care Director•Chef•Fireman
Pathway 10--Transport Systems Technologies
•Automotive Service Technician•Pilot•Heavy Equipment Operator•Collision Body Repair Technician
Remember when choosing a pathway consider the following:•Know Yourself (Interests, Aptitudes, Personal Values)•Subjects You Enjoy•Extracurricular Activities •Community Involvement
Some courses are in every pathway!
• Career Management• Digital Communications• Computer Applications I• Small Business & Entrepreneurship• Internships• Apprenticeships*• Advanced Studies*
Agricultural & Natural Resources Technologies -- Courses
• Digital Communications• Career Management• Computer Applications I• Small Business &
Entrepreneurship• Agriscience Applications• Agri Production Mgmt I & II*• Animal Science I & II*• Horticulture I & II*• Drafting I• Welding I (CEC)• Internships, Apprenticeship*, &
Advanced Studies*
Biological & Chemical -- Courses
• Digital Communications• Career Management• Computer Applications I• Small Business &
Entrepreneurship• Teen Living• Life Management• Foods I - Fundamentals• Biomedical Technology• Internship/Apprenticeship*/• Advanced Studies*
Business Technologies -- Courses
• Digital Communications• Career Management• Computer Applications I & II*• Small Business & Entrepreneurship *• Principles of Business• Computerized Accounting I & II*• Business & Electronic Communications• E-Commerce• Sports & Entertainment Marketing I & II* • Marketing & Marketing Co-op• Travel & Tourism*• Digital Media I & II* (CEC)• Networking I & II* (CEC)• Computer Engineering Technology I (CEC)• Internship/Apprenticeship*/ Advanced Studies*• AP Computer Science
Commercial & Artistic -- Courses
• Career Management• Digital Communications • Small Business & Entrepreneurship• Computer Applications I• Intro to T & I• Teen Living• Apparel Development I• Housing & Interiors I• Life Management• Printing Graphics I & II*• Drafting• Digital Media I & II* (CEC)• Internship/Apprenticeship*• Advanced Studies*
Construction -- Courses
• Digital Communications• Career Management• Computer Applications I• Small Business &
Entrepreneurship• Housing & Interiors I• Intro to T & I• Masonry I & II* (CEC)• Construction I & II*• Drafting I, II*, & III• Welding I (CEC)• Internship/Apprenticeship*• Advanced Studies*
Engineering Tech -- Courses
• Career Management• Digital Communications• Computer Applications I• Small Business & Entrepreneurship• Intro to T & I• Drafting I• Network Engineering I, & II* (CEC)• Computer Engineering I & II* (CEC)• Principles of Technology I & II*• Computer Servicing I & II* (ABTCC)• Digital Media I (CEC)• Internship/Apprenticeship*• Advanced Studies*
Health Sciences -- Courses
• Career Management• Digital Communications• Computer Applications I• Small Business & Entrepreneurship• Foods I - Fundamentals• Parenting & Child Development• Biomedical Technology• Allied Health Sciences I & II*• Medical Science• Internship/apprenticeship*• Advanced Studies*
Industrial Tech -- Courses
• Career Management• Digital Communications• Computer Applications I• Small Business &
Entrepreneurship• Intro to T & I• Drafting I• Welding I & II* (CEC)• Internship/Apprenticeship*• Advanced Studies*
Public Service Tech -- Courses• Career Management• Digital Communications• Computer Applications I• Small Business &
Entrepreneurship• Teen Living• Apparel Development I• Foods I - Fundamentals• Housing & Interiors I• Parenting & Child Development• Life Management• Early Childhood Ed I, II* & III• Cosmetology I, & II* (CEC)• Internship/Apprenticeship*• Advanced Studies*
Transport Systems -- Courses
• Career Management• Digital Communications• Computer Applications I• Small Business &
Entrepreneurship• Intro to T & I• Automotive Tech I & II*• Drafting I• Internship/Apprenticeship*• Advanced Studies *
GET INVOLVED!!• Join a CTSO (Career Technical Student Organization)
Have fun & travel!Makes learning easyGet to know your
classmates betterHave a place you
belong!
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DID YOU KNOW??
The longer you stay in school………
The more money you will make and
The easier it will be to find a job.
STAY IN SCHOOL!!!
EDUCATION PAYS
2007 Unemployment
Rate
Level of Education Completed
Annual SalaryLifetime Earnings
7.1% High School Dropout $16,124 1 Million
4.4%High School Graduate
(Diploma)$22,895 1.2 Million
3.0%Some College, No
Degree$24,804 1.5 Million
3.8% Associate Degree (2 yr) $29,872 1.6 Million
2.2% Bachelor’s Degree (4 yr) $47,324 2.1 Million
1.8% Master’s Degree (6 yr) $51,183 2.5 Million
1.3%Professional Degree (MD, DDS, Lawyer)
$74,148 4.1 Million
1.4% Doctoral (PhD) Degree $77,445 4.4 Million