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IDENTIFY INTERESTS | EXPLORE EDUCATION | CONSIDER CAREERS

CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION

CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES

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Get fired upDiscover what careers might appeal to you by looking at the chart on the inside pages.

Focus on the futureExplore possible careers through activities like clubs, events and electives, and Career Technical Education (CTE) courses. When you know what truly interests you, your focus can save time, reduce tuition costs and get your career started.

How to get aheadThe classes you take in middle school and high school as well as ROP programs can give you a head start in gaining skills and even earning college credit that can lead to a certificate or degree.

Practical experience gives you an advantage Hands-on technical courses complement traditional math, science, English, art and history classes with real world skills. Career Technical Education classes can fire up your passion and put you on a path to college and exciting careers.

Education linked to employmentMost living wage jobs require education beyond high school so thoughtful education and career planning is necessary for all students. With a career focus and well-developed technical skills, you’ll be set to work in emerging industries that offer the greatest employment opportunities.

What you need to know• Technicaltrainingandcollegeisrequiredformosthotjobs• HighSchoolCareerTechnicalEducationmeetsstatestandardstosupportacademics• CollegesgivecreditformanyCTEclasses• Youcantakemanycommunitycollegeclasseswhileenrolledathighschool

THIS GUIDE WILL HELP YOU IDENTIFY YOUR INTERESTS, EXPLORE RELATED TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND ACADEMIC COURSES, AND PREPARE FOR CAREERS IN THE HOTTEST INDUSTRIES.

Start with what you know about your interests and abilities to consider the wide variety of careers.

Reviewthe15careerpathwaysandexplorethosethatappeal most to you.

Use the web sites listed in this brochure to learn more about possible careers.

Talk with your counselor to select classes or pick activities and learn more about the career pathways that interest you.

Discuss your career plans with your counselor and take ROP or community college classes that lead to a certificate, degree or transfer program in the career pathway that matches your interests.

You’llbenefitfromhavingCareerTechnicalEducation(CTE) courses on your transcript that show your practical knowledge when applying to four-year colleges.

Explore careers in-depth and gain real-world experience by participating in internships.

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to fuel your future!

INTERESTS

Animals, Plants & OutdoorsApply science to hands-on work

CAREER PATHWAY

Agriculture & Natural ResourcesBusinesses employ 10% of Californians

CAREERS

Agricultural SalesEquipment TechnicianForest RangerGeneticistHeavy Equipment OperatorLaboratory TechnicianLandscape DesignerProcessing Plant ManagerVeterinary Assistant

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Science Class/ClubsWood/Metal Shop

HIGH SCHOOL/ROP

Agricultural ScienceAgricultural WeldingFloral DesignForestry & Natural ResourcesAnimal & Veterinary CareersHorticulture

COMMUNITY COLLEGE

AgricultureAnimal StudiesEquine StudiesVeterinary TechnicianWelding

UNIVERSITY

Agricultural EngineeringAnimal HusbandryEnvironmental StudiesForestryGeneticsLandscape Design

INTERESTS

Artistic & Technical Lead creative people

CAREER PATHWAY

Arts, Media & EntertainmentEmploys three million people

CAREERS

ChoreographerEditorMusic MixerProducer Sound EngineerScientific Illustrator ScriptwriterVideographer Visual Effects Coordinator Web Designer

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Drama ClubPhotographyStage ProductionsTechnology Lab

HIGH SCHOOL/ROP

Art & AnimationCosmetologyDanceGraphic CommunicationTechnical TheaterVideo Production

COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Applied Art & DesignArtDanceDrama/Technical TheaterMultimediaPhotography

UNIVERSITY

ArtBroadcast CommunicationDancePhotographyTheater

INTERESTS

Hands-on Outdoor ProjectsBuild & organize with tools

CAREER PATHWAY

Building Trades & ConstructionRetirements will open 18,000 positions

CAREERS

ArchitectConstruction ManagerDesignerElectrical Apprentice ElectricianEngineerEngineering TechnicianMechanical ApprenticePlumberSurveyor

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Technology LabWood Shop

HIGH SCHOOL/ROP

CabinetryConstruction & Architectural DesignDrafting/CAD MasonryWoodshop

COMMUNITY COLLEGE

CabinetryConstructionComputer Integrated ElectronicsElectrician Energy Technology

UNIVERSITY

ArchitectureEngineeringStructural Engineering

INTERESTS

Children & CommunicationCreate, organize & report

CAREER PATHWAY

Education, Child Development & Family ServicesEmployment to grow 40% by 2016

CAREERS

Activities DirectorCounselorElder Care CoordinatorPsychologistPreschool AideSocial WorkerSchool Administrator Special Education AideTeacher AideTeacher

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Youth GroupClassroom AideSummer Camp Aide

HIGH SCHOOL/ROP

Child Development & Education

COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Child DevelopmentPsychology Recreation ManagementSocial Science

UNIVERSITY

Child DevelopmentEducationEducation AdministrationHospitality & TourismRecreation ManagementSocial Work

INTERESTS

Hands-on ProjectsOperate technical environmental systems

CAREER PATHWAY

Energy & UtilitiesHalf of this industry’s workforce will retire by 2020

CAREERS

Chemical EngineerEnergy TechnicianFacility Design EngineerHVAC TechnicianInstrument RepairerPower Grid EngineerSolar InstallerWaste Management OperatorWater System Technician

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Computer LabScienceTechnology Lab

HIGH SCHOOL/ROP

Computer ScienceElectronicsMechatronicsScienceSmall Engines

COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Energy TechnologyEngineeringEnvironmental StudiesGeographyGeographic Information SystemsMechatronics

UNIVERSITY

EngineeringEnvironmental ScienceGeologyPhysicsUtilities Management

INTERESTS

Experiment, Fix & Draw Design & build technology

CAREER PATHWAY

Engineering & Design 11% growth to 2016

CAREERS

ArchitectCAD DrafterComputer RepairerElectricianElectronic MechanicEngineerEngineering TechnicianGIS Mapping TechnicianNetwork TechnicianTelecommunications Tech

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Computer StudiesTechnology Lab

HIGH SCHOOL/ROP

Architectural DesignComputer ScienceDesign & ConstructionDraftingElectronics

COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Computer ScienceElectronicsEngineeringEngineering Support TechnologyGeographic Information SystemsMechatronics

UNIVERSITY

ArchitectureComputer ScienceEngineeringIndustrial Design

INTERESTS

Creative & OrganizedDesign & develop style

CAREER PATHWAY

Fashion & Interior Design5% growth to 2016

CAREERS

CAD SpecialistDesign AssistantFashion ForecasterFashion IllustratorInterior DesignerLighting SpecialistMerchandise DisplayerSet DecoratorTextile DesignerUpholstery Estimator

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Computer Graphic DesignStage Productions

HIGH SCHOOL/ROP

ArtCabinetryComputer ScienceCosmetologyDrama/Technical TheaterFashion DesignFashion Merchandising

COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Drama/Tech TheaterFashion DesignFashion MerchandisingInterior Design

UNIVERSITY

Interior Design Fashion DesignFashion Merchandising

INTERESTS

Lead Teams & CompeteAnalyze, persuade & organize

CAREER PATHWAY

Finance & Business13% growth by 2016

CAREERS

AccountantBookkeeperBudget Analyst Claims Clerk Cost EstimatorFinancial Planner Insurance AppraiserLoan SpecialistSecurities ManagerTax Preparer

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Computer Applications

HIGH SCHOOL/ROP

AccountingBusiness EntrepreneurshipBusiness FinanceBusiness LawComputer Science

COMMUNITY COLLEGE

AccountingBusiness AdministrationFinanceInsuranceSmall Business Management

UNIVERSITY

Accounting & FinanceBusiness AdministrationHuman ResourcesInternational Business

INTERESTS

People & ScienceCare, assess & communicate

CAREER PATHWAY

Health Science & Medical Technology19% of all new jobs; 27% increase by 2014

CAREERS

Biomedical ChemistEmergency Medical TechHome Health Aide Industrial HygienistMedical Records TechnicianOperating Room TechnicianPharmacist/TechnicianPhysical Therapy AssistantRadiology TechnologistRegistered Nurse

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Health

HIGH SCHOOL/ROP

Dental CareersHealth CareersMedical AssistingSports Medicine

COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Addiction StudiesBiologyHealth StudiesMedical AssistingMedicineNursingPsychiatric TechPublic Health

UNIVERSITY

BiologyHealth SciencesKinesiologyPublic HealthWaste Management

INTERESTS

Hands-on Team CreativityOrganize services for people

CAREER PATHWAY

Hospitality, Tourism & RecreationCalifornia’s third largest employer

CAREERS

ChefConcert PromoterConvention ManagerDietary AideFood Service ManagerGeneral Manager Resort ManagerTour DirectorTravel Journalist

MIDDLE SCHOOL

ClubsFoodsLittle League UmpireSports ScorekeeperSummer Camp Aide

HIGH SCHOOL/ROP

Culinary ArtsFood ScienceHospitalityTourism

COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Business Culinary ArtsHospitalityJournalismManagementMarketingRecreation Management

UNIVERSITY

Business Food ScienceNutritionRecreation Management

INTERESTS

Trouble Shooter Manage computers & technical data

CAREER PATHWAY

Information Technology18.5% increase by 2012

CAREERS

Desktop PublisherHardware & Software InstallerInformation System Specialist Multimedia ProducerNetwork EngineerProgrammerSoftware ArchitectTechnical WriterWebmaster

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Computer ApplicationsTechnology Lab

HIGH SCHOOL & ROP

BusinessComputer ScienceDigital CommunicationElectronics Multimedia

COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Computer ScienceComputer Information SystemsElectronics EngineeringMechatronics

UNIVERSITY

Computer ScienceElectronics Engineering Information SystemsManagement Info SystemsMedia Arts

INTERESTS

Hands-on CreativeDesign & build products

CAREER PATHWAY

Manufacturing & Product DevelopmentSalaries range from $33,000 to $97,000

CAREERS

CNC OperatorFabrication DesignerMaintenance MechanicManufacturing EngineerProduct DesignerQuality Control InspectorTooling JourneymanWelder

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Computer ApplicationsMetal ShopTechnology LabWood Shop

HIGH SCHOOL/ROP

AutomotiveComputer-aided MachiningDraftingElectronicsWeldingWood Working

COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Applied Art & DesignDesign DraftingEngineeringGraphic Communication MechatronicsWelding

UNIVERSITY

EngineeringIndustrial DesignManufacturing EngineeringMetallurgy

INTERESTS

Persuade PeoplePlan, organize & create

CAREER PATHWAY

Marketing Sales & Services12% growth to 2016

CAREERS

Advertising ExecutiveCopywriterCustomer Service RepE-commerce Specialist EntrepreneurInternational Trade SpecialistMarketing ManagerResearch AnalystRetail/Wholesale BuyerSales Representative

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Computer ApplicationsFundraising School/Club TreasurerSpeech/DebateStudent Government

HIGH SCHOOL/ROP

Business EntrepreneurshipBusiness TechnologyFashion MerchandisingMarketingMultimediaSports Marketing

COMMUNITY COLLEGE

BusinessFashion MerchandisingGraphic DesignMarketingMultimedia

UNIVERSITY

BusinessJournalismMarketingPublic Relations

INTERESTS

Activity, People & OutdoorsRespond, investigate & write

CAREER PATHWAY

Public Services16–22% employment growth

CAREERS

Attorney CSI Forensics TechnicianCounselorEmergency Medical TechFBI/CIA AgentFirefighterLegal ClerkParamedicPolice Officer Security Guard

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Science Student Government

HIGH SCHOOL/ROP

Fire ScienceHealth EducationLaw Enforcement

COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Administration of JusticeFire TechnologyEMTSocial Science

UNIVERSITY

Administration of JusticeGovernmentPublic AdministrationSocial Welfare

INTERESTS

People, Hands-onPromote, run and repair vehicles

CAREER PATHWAY

Transportation7–14% employment growth

CAREERS

Air Traffic ControllerCollision Repair TechnicianDispatcherDriverInspectorInsurance AdjustorMechanicParts & Service ManagerPilotSmog Technician

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Technology Lab

HIGH SCHOOL/ROP

Automotive TechnologyElectronicsSmall Engines

COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Auto Body SpecialistAutomotive TechnicianDiesel Mechanic

UNIVERSITY

Aeronautical EngineeringCivil EngineeringLogistics ManagementTransportation Management

online resourcesUSE THESE RESOURCES TO RESEARCH MORE ABOUT WHAT INTERESTS YOU AND LEARN ABOUT RELATED CAREER AND EDUCATION PATHS.

Career Exploration www.bls.gov/k12 Learn about careers based on what interests you.www.cacareerzone.org Find assessments, career exploration and a monetary reality check. www.californiacareers.info Link to several career web sites. www.careerclues.org Find a direction, college, job or experience based on your interests. www.careervoyages.gov In-depth information on all industries.www.mappingyourfuture.org Explore careers and prepare for college.www.statecenter.com/industrysectors Research California career pathways. www.whodouwant2b.com Explore career and technical education pathways.

College www.californiacolleges.edu Learn about higher education options in California. www.knowhow2go.org Develop your plan to go to college.www.missingmajor.com Explore college majors based on your interests and find out how to overcome obstacles. www.uncwil.edu/stuaff/career/majors Find out what careers you can pursue with different college majors.

Occupational Outlook www.bls.gov/oco Research earnings, education needed, job prospects, what workers do on the job and working conditions.

Note: Web sites were accurate as of press time and may have changed.

Sign up for Career Technical Education (CTE)• ExplorethecareerpaththatappealstoyoubytakingCTEclasses• ApplywhatyoulearninCTEclassestomakeacademiccoursesmorerelevant• Gainhands-onexperiencethatwillhelpyouexcelatcollegeandprepareforajob• Developyourprogramofstudy

Take ROP classes in your career path• ElDoradoCountyCentralSierraROP:www.eduhsd.k12.ca.us/ROP.htm(GardenValley,

Placerville&So.LakeTahoe)• Placer&NevadaCounties49erROP:www.49errop.com(Auburn)• SacramentoCountyROP:www.sacrop.org (Mather)• YoloCountyROP:www.ycoe.org/depts/ssis/#YROP (Woodland)• Tri-CountyROP:http://rop.sutter.k12.ca.us(YubaCity)• CaliforniaAssociationofROPs:www.carocp.org

Explore your community collegeYourhighschoolCTEclassesmayarticulatetoyourlocalcommunitycollegesoyou’llgetcreditandwon’thavetoretakesomeclasses.Youmayalsobeabletoenrollatyourcommunitycollege while you are in high school.

American River College—Sacramento(916)484-8011www.arc.losrios.edu

Cosumnes River College—Sacramento(916)691-7344www.crc.losrios.edu

Folsom Lake College—Folsom(916)608-6500www.flc.losrios.edu

Lake Tahoe Community College—SouthLakeTahoe(530)541-4660www.ltcc.edu

Sacramento City College—Sacramento(916)558-2111www.scc.losrios.edu

Sierra College—Rocklin,Roseville,GrassValley&Truckee(916)624-3333www.sierracollege.edu

Woodland Community College—Woodland(530)661-5700www.yccd.edu/woodland

Yuba College—Marysville(530)741-6700www.yccd.edu

prepare nowONCE YOU KNOW WHAT SPARKS YOUR INTEREST, TAKE CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION, ROP AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE CLASSES LEADING TO YOUR CAREER PATH.

ThisprojectwassupportedbytheCarlD.PerkinsIVCareerTechnicalEducationAct,administeredbytheCaliforniaDepartmentofEducation.TheactivitywhichisthesubjectofthismaterialwassupportedinwholeorinpartbytheUSDepartmentofEducation.However,theopinionsexpressedhereindonotnecessarilyreflectthepositionorthepolicyoftheUSDepartmentofEducation,andnoofficialendorsementbytheUSDepartmentofEducationshouldbeinferred.Nopersonshall,onthegroundsofsex,race,color,nationalorigin,orhandicap, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under this program. BROCHURE DESIGN BY SIERRA COLLEGE.