WHAT IS THE GOVERNMENT PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (GPA) CAREER CLUSTER? An introduction to the GPA Career Exploration Module Copyright Texas Education

WHAT IS THE GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (GPA)

CAREER CLUSTER?

An introduction to the GPA Career Exploration Module…Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved

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About the cluster… Is one of the 16 National Career Clusters Involves planning, managing, and

providing: Services to people in local communities,

states, or on a national level Services can range from military activities

to civilian positions who assist Americans in a variety of situations

Has seven career pathways

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GPA Career Pathways Governance

Ex: Chief Executives, Legislators, Broadcast News Analysts, Political Scientists/Teachers

National Security Ex: Artillery and Missile Crew Members/Officers, Infantry, Special Forces

Planning Ex: Economists, Climate Change Analysts, Architectural and Engineering Managers

Public Management and Administration Ex: Postal Service Carriers, Municipal Clerks, Social and Community Service

Managers

Regulation Ex: Financial examiners, Coroners, Detectives and Criminal Investigators,

Compliance Officers

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Traits of People in the GPA Field… Strong background in math and science Good technical skills Great communication skills Excellent organizational skills Willingness to serve/help others in need

of assistance

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CAREER EXPLORATION MODULE

Government & Public Administration

Top 10 Fast-Growing GPA Careers Security Guard Social and Community Service Manager Urban and Regional Planner Emergency Management Specialist Administrative Services Manager Judge Lawyer Economist Tax Examiner Financial Examiner

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10 Top-Paying GPA Careers Administrative Services Manager Economist Financial Examiner Administrative Law Judge Judges, Magistrate Judge and Magistrate Emergency Management Specialist Social and Community Services Manager Tax Examiner Urban and Regional Planner Postal Service Mail Carrier

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Tentative Module Schedule Day 1

Module Introduction

Day 2 – Governance Explore the GPA Pathway Explore the GPA Pathway

Day 3 and Day 4 – Planning & Foreign Service Explore the GPA Pathway Explore the GPA Pathway

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Tentative Module Schedule, Cont. Day 5 – National Security

Explore GPA 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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