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!

Trade & Industry

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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