Exploring Careers

Basi

c Va

lues

Courage- overcoming fear to face problems

Responsiblity- beign dependable and

trustworthy

Acheivement- wanting to succeed in whatever you do

Compassion- caring for others

Recognition- wanting to be resoected and appreciated

Relationships- being close to friends and family

8 Stylesof Learning

Styles of Learning

Verbal- saying/hearing

Logical- classifying/patterns

Visual- colors/pictures

Musical- rhythem/melody

Bodily- interacting w/ objects

Interpersonal- sharing/cooperating

Intrapersonal- independently

Natualistic- observing

Careers for all Types

US Department of Education Career 

Clusters

Argriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

Architecture and Construction

Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and CommunicationsBusiness, Management, and

AdministrationEducation and Training

Finance

Government and Public AdministrationHealth Science

Hospitality and Tourism

Human Services

Information Technology

Law, Public Safety, and Security

Manufacturing

Marketing, Sales, and ServicesScience, Technology, Engineering, and

MathematicsTransportation, Distribution, and Logistics

Career Cluster Pathways

Agriculture, Food, and

Natural Resources

Food Production

and Processing Ssytems

Plan Systems

Animal Systems

Power, Structural, and

Technical Systems

Natural Resources Systems

Environmental Systems

Agribusiness Systems

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

Job Examples: Farmer, park ranger, animal trainer, food inspector, logger, ecologist, veterinarian, arborist, geologist, miner

Architecture and

Construction

Design/ Pre-Construction

ConstructionMaintenance/ Operations

Architecture and Construction

 

Job Examples: Building inspector, surveyor, architect, bricklayer, electrician, drywall inspector, drafter, civil engineer, plumber

Arts, Audio/Video Technology,

and Communicatio

ns

Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications

Job Examples: Actor, computer animator, musician, camera operator, telephone technician, broadcast technician, choreographer

Business, Management,

and Adminsitratio

n

Business, Management, and Administration

Job Examples: Receptionist, business analysis, human resources manager, marketing manager, accounting clerk, 

controller, recruiter

Education and

Training

Job examples: Teacher, coach, corporate trainer, librarian, school 

principal

Education and Training

Finance

Finance

Job Examples: Stockbroker, banker, insurance agent, financial analyst, economist, auditor, accountant, tax 

preparer, loan officer

Government and Public Administrat

ion

Governance

National Security

Foriegn Service

PlanningRevenue

and Taxation

Regulation

Public Management

and Administratio

n

Government and Public Administration

Job Examples: City manager, customs inspector, legislator, urban planner, postal worker, army officer, meter 

reader, sanitation worker

Health Science

Therapeutic Services

Diagnostic Services

Health Informatics

Support Services

Biotechnology Research

and Development

Health Science

Job Examples: Paramedic, physician, nurse, pharmacist, physical therapist, dietician, dentist, home health aide, 

health educator

Hospitality and

Tourism

Hospitality and Tourism

Job Examples: Chef, caterer, lifeguard, professional athlete, hotel manager, housekeeper, travel agent, personal fitness trainer, concierge

Human Services

Human Services

Job Examples: Child care worker, social worker, psychologist, counselor, 

consumer advocate, hairstylist, product safety tester

Information

Technology

Information Technology

Job Examples: Computer programmer, e-commerce specialist, Web designer, 

systems analyst, network administrator

 

Law, Public Safety, and

Security

Law, Public Safety, and Security

Job Examples: Firefighter, security guard, bailiff, paralegal, attorney, judge, dispatcher, crime lab 

technician, detective, parole officer

Manufacturing

Manufacturing

Job Examples: Machinist, welder, production manager, robotics engineer, model maker, baker, 

industrial designer, textile designer

Marketing, Sales, and

Service

Marketing, Sales, and Service

Job Examples: Cashier, inventory clerk, real estate broker, interior designer, model, retail salesperson, telemarketer, marketing researcher

Science, Technology, Engineering,

and Mathematics

Science, Technology, Engineering, 

and Mathematics

Job Examples: Engineer, astronomer, mathematician, physicist, 

microbiologist, chemist, aerospace engineer, oceanographer

Transportation,

Distribution, and Logistics

Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

Job Examples: Airline pilot, taxi driver, railroad conductor, cargo agent, shipping clerk, air traffic controller, vehicle mechanic

7 Steps of Effective

Decision Making

Define your needs or

wants Analyze your

resources

Idenify your options

Gather information

Evaluate your

options

Make a decision

Plan how to reach your

goal

Education and

Training Alternatives

On-the-Job Training •Paid on-site instruction in how to perform a particular job•Ex: new employees

Apprenticeship •Learn how to do a job through hands-on experience in the job under the guidance of a skilled worker.•EX: construction or manufacturing workers

Vocational-Technical Center •Schools offering a variety of skills-training programs•EX: automotive or computer technology

Trade Schools •Privately run schools that train student for a particular profession•More exprensive than vocational-technical centers•EX: chef or hairstylist

Community and Technical Colleges

•Colleges offer 2-year associate degreee programs and certification programs•Credits can be transferred to a 4-year college or university•EX: accountant or desktop publisher

4-Year Colleges and Universities•Schools offer a bachelor's degree for 4 years of study•Postgraduate education is study after the completion of a bachelor's degree•EX: teaching or physical therapy

Military Service •Education and training offered by the US government in exchange for service in a branch of the military•Offers more than 200 different types of job trainings•Ex: health technician or air traffic controller

Continuing Education •Programs for adult students offered by high schools, colleges, and universities•Courses help adults complete education, brush up on old skills, and persue new interests

Distance Education •Online classes (aka, satalite classes) for specific training or credit towards a degree•Offered by all types of education providers•Allow students more flexibility in geography and time