WHAT IS THE FINANCE CAREER CLUSTER? An introduction to the Finance Career Exploration Module… Place Cluster Icon Here

WHAT IS THE FINANCE CAREER CLUSTER?

An introduction to the Finance Career Exploration Module…

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About the cluster…

One of the 16 National Career Clusters

Involves planning, managing, and providing: services for financial planning banking, insurance, and business financial

management

Has four career pathways

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Cluster Name Career Pathways Banking and Related Services Pathway

Ex: Loan Officer

Business Financial Management Pathway Ex: Financial Controller

Financial and Investment Planning Pathway Ex: Financial Manager

Insurance Services Pathway Ex: Underwriter

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Traits of People in the Finance Field…

Strong background in math and science Good technical skills Great communication skills Detail-oriented Like working with computers Enjoy reading financial information

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Fastest growing Finance careers (2006 –2016)

Financial Analysts Personal Financial Advisors Customer Service Representatives Financial Services – Securities and

Commodities Actuaries Bill and Account Collectors Budget Analysts Brokerage Clerks Accountants and auditors

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CAREER EXPLORATION MODULE

Finance

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Top 10 Finance Careers

1. Financial Manager2. Economist3. Actuary4. Personal Financial Advisor5. Financial Securities: Securities6. Financial Analyst7. Market Research Analyst8. Budget Analyst9. Credit Analyst10. Accountants and Auditors

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Tentative Module Schedule

Day 1 Module Introduction

Day 2 Explore the Banking and Related Services Pathway

Day 3 Explore the Business Financial Management Pathway

Day 4 Explore the Financial and Investment Planning Pathway

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Tentative Module Schedule, Cont. Day 5

Explore Insurance Services Pathway

Day 6 Self assessments

Day 7 A Career Journey

Day 8 In the News

Day 9 Scavenger Hunt

Day 10 Portfolio Maintenance, ETC.

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Expectations

Participation in all activities

Good behavior

Respectfulness to all guests and other students

Close attention to assignment deadlines and instructions

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Assignment #1

Career Pathway Matching Activity

Let the Fun Begin!!!

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Sources

www.online.onetcenter.org

www.careerclusters.org

www.achievetexas.org

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http://www.online.onetcenter.org/

http://www.careerclusters.org/

http://www.achievetexas.org/

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WHAT IS THE FINANCE CAREER CLUSTER? An introduction to the Finance Career Exploration Module… Place Cluster Icon Here