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NATIONAL 4-H CURRICULUMProduct Number 08561

Career Journal

AuthorsDebra Barrett, MAEd, Extension Educator, Michigan State University

Frank Cox, MS, Extension Educator, Michigan State UniversityBarbara Duvall, MS, Extension Educator, Michigan State University

Kathy Jamieson, MEd, Extension Educator, Michigan State University Alan Jaros, Program Instructor, Michigan State University

Sara Keinath, MS, Extension Educator, Michigan State University Melissa Payk, MEd, Extension Educator, Michigan State UniversityDave Radloff, BS, Extension Educator, Michigan State University

Laurie Rivetto, MA, Extension Educator, Michigan State University Sienna Suszek, BS, Extension Educator, Michigan State University

Janice Zerbe, MAEd, Extension Educator, Michigan State University

Pro j ec t D i rec torsCyndi Mark, Ph.D., Program Leader Emeritus,

Michigan State University

Tara D. M. Wheeler, MPANational 4-H Council

Ed i torAnita C. Stuever CAE, Communication Works

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Introduct i on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Ac t i v i t y 1 : Sk i l l s . . . Cho i ces . . . Careers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Ac t i v i t y 2 : Mak ing Career Connec t i ons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 5

Ac t i v i t y 3 : Bu i l d Your Fu ture Through Por tfo l i os . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Ac t i v i t y 4 : Educat i on Pay$ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Ac t i v i t y 5 : Career FUNds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 7

Ac t i v i t y 6 : Turn Your 4-H Pass ion I n to Profi t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Ac t i v i t y 7 : Pound ing the Pavement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1

Ac t i v i t y 8 : Pu t t i ng the P i eces Toge ther: Goa l s for the Fu ture . . . . . . . . 6 1

Ac t i v i t y 9 : Pa thways to Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Youth E va lua t i on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 1

G lossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 1

Cer t i f i ca te of Comp le t i on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

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IntroductionWelcome to Build Your Future: Choices, Connections, Careers. When you think about your future are you excited, scared or apprehensive?

Do you know what you want to do, but you’re not sure how to get there?

When you think of doing career building activities, what do you expect?

One teen who completed activities in this curriculum said, “I thought career activities would be

boring, but it was fun.” Some teens like doing career activities, others don’t, and still others want

to hurry up and get a job. This Career Journal is your guide to help you develop the skills and

knowledge you need to build your future.

When we start to take steps to build our future, we set goals, learn what we like and don’t like, and

find out what careers match those choices and connections. We discover what kind of education

we need and how to fund it. We learn about salaries and benefits a career may offer and how that

fits with our goals. We explore a career through research, job shadowing and volunteering, and

discover what we like and don’t like. We learn the skills to find a job and see what it takes to keep it.

Or, we learn to develop business plans and create the job we want by becoming an entrepreneur.

All of these things and more are a part of this curriculum.

This journal, along with the activities you do with your career facilitator, will help you build towards

a successful future. The activities will give you “hands-on” ways to find out what type of career you

want, while others help you apply to a job today!

So grab your career journal, find your career facilitator and get ready for your future!


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2. What has 4-H taught me?

3. What is important to me?

4. What are my career interests?

Opening Questions

You will:

•begin to connect your 4-H or extracurricular experiences, personal interests, skills, values, and personality to career options and college majors.

•work with your group facilitator as he or she guides you through the following pages during Activity 1.

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©1998 Iowa State University Extension, Patricia A. Hendricks

Targeting Life Skills Model for 4-H


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activities that sound interesting to me❒preparing medicines in

a pharmacy❒helping sick people❒working with animals❒helping with sports injuries❒studying anatomy and disease❒performing surgery

Personal qualities that describe me❒compassionate and caring❒good listener❒ follow directions carefully❒conscientious and careful❒patient

In my free time I would enjoy❒ volunteering in a hospital❒ taking care of pets❒exercising and taking care

of myself

School subjects or activities that I enjoy or do well in❒math❒science❒biology❒chemistry

I value❒ living a healthy lifestyle❒ time with family and friends

activities that sound interesting to me❒predicting weather❒predicting or measuring earthquakes❒growing flowers or trees, gardening❒studying rocks and minerals❒raising fish or other animals❒working in a chemistry lab

Personal qualities that describe me❒enjoy helping others with problems❒nature lover❒physically active❒problem solver❒observant

In my free time I would enjoy❒hiking❒participating in 4-H or FFA❒experimenting with a chemistry set

School subjects or activities that I enjoy or do well in❒math❒geography❒biology❒geometry

I value❒ the environment❒animal wellbeing

activities that sound interesting to me❒reading or writing stories or articles❒designing/building scenery for plays❒gardening❒ taking photographs❒acting in a play or movie❒ listening to or playing music

Personal qualities that describe me❒ imaginative❒creative❒outgoing❒enjoy using my hands to

create things❒performer

In my free time I would enjoy❒acting in a play❒drawing or painting pictures❒working on the school newspaper or

yearbook

School subjects or activities that I enjoy or do well in❒social studies❒choir, chorus, or band❒creative writing❒art

I value❒art or music ❒personal creativity

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Adapted from Van Buren Intermediate School District. (2008). Educational Development Plan, 18–19, 22–24.Copyright © 2013 National 4-H Council. All rights reserved.

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activities that sound interesting to me❒putting things together❒designing buildings❒working on cars, mechanical things❒using advanced math to

solve problems❒gardening❒using tools

Personal qualities that describe me❒practical❒enjoy using my hands❒ logical❒good at following directions❒observant

In my free time I would enjoy❒building stage sets for a

school play❒sketching cars, parts, or objects❒working on cars

School subjects or activities that I enjoy or do well in❒math❒geometry❒woodworking❒science

I value❒creating or overseeing projects❒using technology

activities that sound interesting to me❒ interviewing people❒using a computer to do math❒ typing letters, forms, banners❒keeping records, filing,

taking notes❒working with numbers❒organizing files and paperwork

Personal qualities that describe me❒practical❒ independent❒organized❒enjoy using machines❒enjoy being around people

In my free time I would enjoy❒being in a speech contest

or debate❒using a computer❒volunteering in a hospital office

School subjects or activities that I enjoy or do well in❒speech❒ language❒math❒marketing

I value❒change❒entrepreneurship

activities that sound interesting to me❒helping people solve problems❒working with kids❒working with elderly people❒preparing food❒being involved in politics❒solving a mystery

Personal qualities that describe me❒ friendly❒open❒outgoing❒good at making decisions❒good listener

In my free time I would enjoy❒ tutoring young children❒helping with a community project❒coaching kids in a sport

School subjects or activities that I enjoy or do well in❒ language arts❒history❒speech❒math

I value❒working with or helping others❒ family and community

Adapted from Van Buren Intermediate School District. (2008). Educational Development Plan, 18–19, 22–24.Copyright © 2013 National 4-H Council. All rights reserved.

What did you find out about yourself? Below are descriptions of six career pathways or career clusters and the types of careers associated with each.

My favorite career pathway: ________________________________________________ Score: _____________

Three careers to explore related to this pathway:

1. __________________________ 2. ____________________________ 3. ___________________________

My second favorite career pathway: _________________________________________ Score: _____________

Three careers to explore related to this pathway:

1. _________________________ 2. ____________________________ 3. ___________________________

Identify Your Skill Set: Career Pathway and Careers

Exploring Career Pathways: Get to Know Yourself Worksheet (cont.)

Arts and Communications Pathway: all forms of communication, as well as performing and visual arts.

Business, Management, Marketing, and Technology Pathway: all aspects of promotion, business, management, and technology.

Engineering, Manufacturing, and Industrial Technology Pathway: design, manufacture, and repair of products.

Health Sciences Pathway: promoting health and treating injuries, conditions, and diseases.

Human Services Pathway: serving, teaching, helping, and nurturing others.

Natural Resources and Agriscience Pathway: growing or producing plants and animals and preserving natural resources.

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Career Pathways and Careers

actorad copywriteranimatorannouncerart directorartist/painteraudiovisual service

technicianbroadcast techniciancable installercamera operatorcartoonist casting directorchoreographercircus performer

coachcomediancommercial artistcommunication specialistcomputer animatorcostume designercriticcuratordancer desktop publisher directordisc jockeyeditorfashion designerfilm and TV crew member

graphic designergraphic equipment operatorinterior decoratorinterior designerjournalistlighting technician magician makeup artistmodelmotivational speakermusicianphotographerproducerprofessional athletepublic relations specialist

publisherrecording engineersound technician special effects technician station managerstunt performerstylisttattoo artistTV or radio reportervideo game developervideographerwebsite designerwriter

account executiveaccount manageraccountantactivity coordinatoractuaryadministrative assistantadministrative support staffadvertising account

executiveadvertising copywriteragentanalystappraiserart administratorart dealerassociation managerauctioneeraudiovisual engineerauditorauto salespersonbakerbank managerbank tellerbed and breakfast ownerbell attendantbilling manager

bookkeeperbus driverbusiness systems analystbutchercashiercaterer chefchief executive officerclaims agentclub managercommercial analystcommunication specialistcomputer engineercomputer network specialistcomputer programmercomputer support personcomputer techniciancomputer trainercookcorporate trainercourier/messengercredit report providercuratorcustomer service

representativedata entry specialist

database developerdatabase managerdebt collectordebt counselordepartment managerdesktop publisherdirector of human resourcesdirector of securitydiving instructore-commerce analyst e-commerce directoreconomist electronics engineering

technician electronics repairerentrepreneurevent plannerexecutive assistantexhibit designerfashion retailerfast-food workerfinancial analystfinancial plannerflight attendantfood and beverage

manager

franchiseefundraisergaming and resort managergolf course superintendenthealth records professionalhosthotel managerhotel/motel clerkhuman resources specialistimporter/exporterindustrial psychologistinsurance agentinsurance claims adjusterinsurance underwriterinterpreterinvestment advisorkitchen managerlegal secretary library assistant loan officerloan processor logistics specialistmanagement consultantmarket research analystmarketing service managermarketing specialist

ARTS AND COMMUNICATIONS CAREER PATHWAY

BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND TECHNOLOGY CAREER PATHWAY


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Career Pathways and Careers (cont.)

media buyermedia specialistmedical secretarymoney managermortgage brokeroffice manageroperations analystoperations manageroperations research analystorder processorpayroll managerplanning analystproduct plannerproject managerproperty manager

public accountantpublic relations specialistpurchaserquality controllerreal estate agentreceptionistrecreation directorrenovatorrepossession agentresearch analyst researcher restaurant manager retail buyerretail salespersonsales representative

service managersmall-business ownersports marketersports officialstatisticianstenographerstocks traderstore manager/ownersystems analysttax preparertechnical sales representativetechnical security analysttechnical writertelemarketertelephone operator

tour bus operatortour guidetourism developertrade show managertravel agenttreasurervalet attendantvideo game developervirtual reality specialistwaiterwebsite designerwebsite manager

aerospace engineerair traffic controlleraircraft mechanicairport ground crew memberanthropologistappliance repairerarchaeologistarchitectastronautastronomerastrophysicistauto body repairerauto dealerauto salespersonautomated manufacturing

technicianautomobile assemblerautomobile mechanicautomotive painteraviation inspectoravionics technicianbicycle mechanicbiological technicianboilermakerbookbinder

bricklayer/stonemasonbridge inspectorbuilding inspectorbus drivercabinetmakercable installer/repairercalibration techniciancarpentercarpet installercarpet/upholstery cleanercartographer chemical engineerchemical engineering

technicianchemistchimney sweepcivil engineercivil engineering technicianclothing manufacturercommercial drivercommercial pilotcomputer aided draftercomputer engineercomputer programmercomputer science technician

computer software engineercomputer-aided drafterconcrete masonconservatorconstruction tradespersoncrane operatorcustodiandiesel mechanicdispatcherdrafter/computer-aided

design operatordrywall installerelectrical engineerelectrical engineering

technicianelectricianelectronic engineering

technicianelectronics assemblerelectronics repairerelectronics technicianelevator installer/repairerengineer engineering technicianflight attendant

flight engineerflooring installerfood scientistforensics specialistfreight inspectorfreight moverfurniture finishergeneral contractorgeologistglazierheating, ventilation, and air

conditioning technicianheavy-equipment mechanicheavy-equipment operatorhelicopter pilothoist/winch operatorhome inspectorhydrologistimporter/exporterindustrial designerindustrial machine mechanicindustrial technicianindustrial truck operatorinspectorinsulator

BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND TECHNOLOGY CAREER PATHWAY (cont.)

ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING, AND INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY CAREER PATHWAY


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inventorironworkerland surveyorlandscape architectlandscaperline workerlogistics specialistmachine operatormaintenance staff/repairermanufacturing engineermanufacturing machine

operator mathematicianmechanical engineermechanical engineering

technicianmetallurgical engineermicrobiologistmilling operatormillwrightmining engineer

mining specialistmodel makermotorcycle mechanicmoveroffice machine repaireroperations research analystpackagerpainterpaleontologistparking lot attendantpetroleum engineerphysicistpipefitterplastererplumberpool installerprinting press operatorproduct design engineerproduction woodworkerpurchaserquality controller

race-car driverrace-car mechanicreal estate appraiserrenovator researcher road construction workerroofersafety coordinatorsafety technicianscience/math teacherscientistsheet metal workership captainshipping/receiving clerksmall engine mechanicsolderer and brazersprinkler system installerstatisticiansteam fitterstock clerksurface drillersurvey technician

taxi drivertechnical sales representativetechnical writertextile engineertile settertool and die makertow-truck drivertrain operatortransit operatortruck driverupholsterervaletvending machine servicerwarehouse managerwaste collectorwelderwell drillerwindow washer

ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING, AND INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY CAREER PATHWAY (cont.)

ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING, AND INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY CAREER PATHWAY

acupuncturistanesthesiologistathletic traineraudiologistbiological engineerbiomedical engineercardiovascular technicianchiropractordental assistantdental hygienistdental lab techniciandentistdermatologistdiagnostic techniciandieticiandoctorfamily practitioner

fitness instructorgenetic counselorgerontologisthealth record professionalhealthcare administratorhome-care workerlaboratory technicianlicensed practical nursemassage therapistmedical illustratormedical imaging technicianmedical lab technicianmedical secretarymental health nursemidwifeneurologistnuclear medical technician

nursenurse practitionernursing assistantnutritionistobstetricianoccupational therapistoptical laboratory technicianoptometrist orthodontist paramedicpathologistpediatricianpharmacistpharmacologistpharmacy technicianphlebotomistphysical therapist

physician assistantplastic surgeonpodiatristprosthetist/orthotistpsychiatrist psychologist public health nurseradiation therapistradiologistrespiratory therapistspeech pathologistsports psychologistsurgeonsurgical technicianveterinarianveterinary technician

HEALTH SCIENCES CAREER PATHWAY

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4-H youth development professional

addiction counseloradoption counselorambassadoranimal handleranimal-control officerarchivistart/music therapistassessorbailiffborder inspectorbuilding inspectorcareer coordinatorcensus clerkchild/youth workerchild-care directorchild-care providerchild-care workercity managercivil litigatorclergycoachcoast guardcombat engineercommissionercommunity service directorcommunity workercomputer trainerconservation officercorporate lawyercorporate trainercorrectional officercorrections educatorcosmetologist county clerkcourt clerkcourt reportercriminal lawyercriminologist

curriculum developercustoms agentdetention deputydispatcherdistance learning teacherdriving instructordry cleanerearly childhood educatoreconomic development

officereconomistelementary teacherembalmeremployee benefits

representativeemployment counselorEnglish as a second

language teacherenvironmental health

inspectorevent plannerfamily/consumer scientistfederal agentfederal aid coordinatorfirefighterfitness instructorfloristfood inspector foreign-language teacherforeign-service officerforensics specialistforest fire fighterfuneral directorgaming investigatorgerontologistgunsmithhairstylisthazardous materials

responderhigh school teacherhighway control pilot

historianhome-care workerhousekeeperhumanitarian aid workerimmigration officer infantry soldierinstructional coordinatorinternal revenue investigatorinterpreterjudgelegal secretarylibrarianlibrary technicianlifeguardlocksmithmail carriermanicuristmarriage/family therapist mayor mediatormilitary officer morticianmotivational speakermovermusic instructornail techniciannannynational security officerparalegalparent educatorpark warden/rangerparole officerpedicuristpersonal financial advisorpersonal trainerpet groomerpolice detectivepolice officerpolitical activistpolitical advisorpolitical lobbyist

political plannerpoliticianpostal clerkprincipalprison wardenprivate investigatorprobation officerprofessorprogram administratorpublic policy analyst public safety officerrecreation therapistrehabilitation counselorreligious workerresearcherrevenue officerschool counselorsea warfare officersecurity directorsecurity guardsecurity systems techniciansheriffsign language interpreterski patrolsmall business ownersocial workerspa attendantspecial agentspecial education teacherspeech pathologistsports instructorsports psychologiststatisticiansuperintendenttailor/dressmakertax auditorteacher assistanttranslatortutorvolunteer coordinatorwedding planner


HUMAN SERVICES CAREER PATHWAY


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agricultural engineeragronomistanimal breederanimal caretakeranimal traineraquaculturistarboristbeekeeperbiological technicianbiologistbotanistbutchercartographer commercial driverconservation officerecologist

environmental consultantenvironmental engineerenvironmental technicianfarm equipment mechanicfarmerfieldworkerfisherfood inspectorfood scientistforester forestry technicianfruit/vegetable growergardenergeologistgolf course superintendentgreenhouse growergreenhouse worker

heavy-equipment mechanicheavy-equipment operatorhorse trainerhorticulturisthydrologistland surveyor landscape architectlivestock ranchermarine biologistmeteorologistmicrobiologistminer mining engineernutritionistoil drilling technicianpark warden/ranger

petroleum engineerplant breeder/geneticistpower-plant operatorrecycling technician surface drillersurvey techniciantree harvesterveterinarian veterinary technicianwaste collectorwater-treatment plant

operator water-well drillerwildlife biologistzookeeper


NATURAL RESOURCES AND AGRISCIENCE CAREER PATHWAY

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Cooperative Extension offers careers in many of these pathways. Ask your mentors, cooperative extension agents, or 4-H professionals to tell you about their careers.

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