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CARLISLE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT’SCAREER PATHWAYS PLANNER: “CHOICES, NOT CHANCES”

A Planner for Your Career Pathway

Choosing your future can be one of the most challenging and exciting decisions you have to make! You have the opportunity to choose yourfuture, not leave it to chance or luck. This Career Pathways Planner is designed to serve as a guide to match your high school program toyour career goals. To plan your career, you need to plan your high school program. The courses you take and your accomplishments in highschool should link to your career goal.

The word “career” implies more than just a job. It includes the education, work, and lifestyle you choose. Achieving success and asatisfying career takes planning, studying, training, and vision.

Your choice of courses now allows you to choose your career later.

For a better future, begin NOW to:1. explore the possibilities,2. determine your career pathway,3. choose courses which follow your career pathway, and4. learn what the workforce needs and expects of its employees.

The related courses listed for each career pathway are courses related directly to a career goal. You may change your focus during your highschool program, but having a goal will help you to select the best courses. The courses listed are available in grades 9 – 12. You shouldwork with your parents, teachers, and counselors to determine which ones are right for you.

5 CAREER PATHWAYS OPTIONS:

Science & Technology

Communication & Performing/Visual Arts

Business & Computer

Human Services

Industrial & Engineering Technology

How to use this Career Planner:

1. Read the information about each career and discover how what you like to do relates to various occupational areas.2. Consider each list of courses and read the course descriptions in the current Educational Planning Guide provided at school. Think

about each course and what it has to offer.3. Discuss your plans with parents/guardians, teachers, and your guidance counselor.4. Select one of the five overall pathways to follow.5. Next, determine which career concentration suits your career goal best. (The Discover Program and Expand Program in the

counseling centers and the COIN program in the West Library may help.)6. Identify your specific courses for next year and complete your course selection form by the due date.7. This guide is intended to help you plan an individualized program leading toward a career goal.

Note: All students graduating from the Carlisle Area School District must complete 4 years of English, 3 years of social studies, 3 years ofmath, 3 years of science, a 4th year of social studies, math, or science, 2 years of arts & humanities, 4 years of physical education, 1 course insafety education, and 2 courses of health. The courses listed on the following pages may not be compatible with individual schedules.Students are encouraged to take Diversified Occupations I & II, Career Exploratory Program, and Keyboarding/Word Processing. Also,students planning to pursue post-secondary education should examine academic requirements of post-secondary institutions. Students areresponsible for talking to counselors and teachers to determine which courses will best meet individual needs and requirements. Refer to thecurrent Education Planning Guide for additional help in examining the scope and sequence of courses.

In the “possible careers charts” on the following pages, you will see the terms “Semi-Skilled, Technical, and Professional.” Semi-skilledpositions are jobs most likely to begin employment immediately after high school. Technical occupations usually require advanced skill ortechnical training in a one or two-year or certificate post-secondary program. Professional level occupations usually require four or moreyears of college/university experience. Remember that most careers of the future will require some advanced training. Be prepared tocontinue your education in a variety of opportunities.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY PATHWAY

GENERAL CAREERS IN SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYAre you interested in... Can you... Do you enjoy...building materials & equipment work with others conducting laboratory experimentsmath & science classesmedicine & health

follow instructions precisely & pay attention to detailuse a calculator and computer

preparing chemicals for an experiment or observation

laboratory experimentscomputers

analyze data collected from experimentation spending time in a research laboratory and/or collecting specimensestablishing a research baselearning about concrete facts & theoretical conclusionsworking with the scientific method of observation & application

If you answered “yes” to most of these questions, you might consider a future in one of the occupations listed below.

POSSIBLE CAREERS

Semi-Skilled Technical ProfessionalAssembly line operator Appliance service Animal researcher OptometristComputer operator Aircraft mechanic Astronomer PharmacistData entry Auto mechanic Cartographer PodiatristLab assistant Computer technician Cartographer Physical therapistMedical/dental assistant Dental technician Chemist PhysicistZoo caretaker Electrician Computer scientist Veterinarian

Electronic technician Cryptologist X-ray technicianEngineering technician Geographer ZoologistHeating/air conditioning/ventilation technician GeologistLaser technician Marine biologistMedia specialist MeteorologistOptician MRI technicianPlumber Medical technologistSurveyor NavigatorTV & radio repair Nuclear quality controlWord processor Nurse

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY PATHWAYS

GENERAL CAREERS IN SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

A LISTING OF POSSIBLE COURSES OFFERED RELATING TOTHIS CAREER PATHWAY, grades 9 – 12

(in alphabetical order)

Advanced Topics in Physical ScienceAlgebra II

AP ChemistryApplied Chemistry

Auto Mechanics I, II, & IIIBiology IBiology II

Chemistry IDrafting & Design I & II

Geo/Environmental ScienceGlobal Studies

Honors Chemistry IHonors Physics

Introduction to TechnologyPhysics

Principles of Technology


MATHEMATICS & STATISTICS CAREERS

Are you interested in... Can you... Do you enjoy...computers use a calculator & computers learning about concrete facts & theoretical conclusionsmath courses analyze data collected from numbers, charts, graphs working with numberstechnical advances sequence data developing conclusions from a data baseinformation systems work with numbers

create a data base


POSSIBLE CAREERS

Semi-Skilled Technical ProfessionalAccounting clerk Administrative clerk ActuaryBank teller Bank marketing EconomistBank clerical operations Bank public relations FinancierBill collector Bookkeeper Industrial mathematicsCAD (computer aided design) technician Credit manager Operations research analystCashier Drafter ProgrammerDatabase clerk Insurance adjuster Research mathematicianData entry operator Office manager StatisticianGeneral office clerk Programmer StockbrokerInsurance clerk Purchasing agent Systems analystStatistical clerk


MATHEMATICS & STATISTICS CAREERS



Accounting I & IIA.P. Calculus or Calculus

A.P. ComputersA.P. Statistics

Advanced Word ProcessingAlgebra I

Algebra II or Accelerated Algebra IIApplied Technical Mathematics I, II, & III

Computer ScienceConsumer Education

Drafting & Design I & IIInformation Processing

Keyboarding/Word ProcessingMathematical Analysis or Precalculus

Office System & ProceduresProbability, Statistics, & Discrete Mathematics

Photography


BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE CAREERS

Are you interested in... Can you... Do you enjoy...medical research use laboratory equipment medical laboratory researchmedicine work with scientific & mathematics theories making a contribution to societypharmacy use technology working on a teamdentistry pay attention to details solving problemsphysical therapy work with people in need developing research techniquesradiology working on cutting edge medical research


POSSIBLE CAREERS

Semi-Skilled Technical ProfessionalHospital worker Clinical lab technician BiologistPatient care technician Dental assistant Dental medical illustrator

Dental hygienist Forensic artistMedical technician Medical researchResearch technician OptometristOptician PharmacistX-ray technician Physician

Physical therapistProsthesis model maker


BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE CAREERS



AP ChemistryApplied Chemistry

Biology IBiology II

Chemistry ICommercial Art I & II

Drawing & CompositionHonors Chemistry I

Nurse Aide Clinical ExperiencePainting I & II

PortfolioSculpture & Ceramics


ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE CAREERS

Are you interested in... Can you... Do you enjoy...saving the environment use a calculator & computer working outdoorsstudying & analyzing patterns in nature draw conclusions from an information system doing field researchgovernment regulations work with a variety of science fields applying government regulations to real-world situationsa global perspective of the environment apply scientific principles to real-world situations trouble shooting problems that occur in systemsconservationscience


POSSIBLE CAREERS

Semi-Skilled Technical ProfessionalExtension service worker Conservation technician Biological/Chemical researcherForest conservation worker Environmental inspector BotanistHazardous waste technician Forest Conservation worker ChemistIrrigation systems installer Forest, park ranger Conservation scientistWildlife preserve worker Irrigation systems designer Environmental engineer

Lab technician EPA employeeWildlife preserve manager Geographer

Marine BiologistSoil conservationistUrban/city planner


ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE CAREERS GENERAL



AP ChemistryBiology IBiology II

Chemistry IGeo/Environmental Science

Honors Chemistry ISociology

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY PATHWAYVISUAL ART CAREERS

Are you interested in... Can you... Do you enjoy...drawing & improving your skills visualize designs using your imagination to create new products & designsworking with your hands to improve your artistic abilities

draw, paintcreate forms in clay

learning new ways to express yourselfworking with colors, fabrics, many different materials

creating new thingsbeing an original thinker;creating new products

develop visual competencies using knowledge of of elements & principles of design

drawing people, buildings, or other objects from lifedesigning clothes, buildings, interiors, window displays, bulletin boards, children’s rooms or illustrating stories

seeing art as an integral part of society using a computeruse a camera

using a camera


POSSIBLE CAREERSSemi-Skilled Technical ProfessionalBackground artist Binder/finisher Advertising agency Scientific illustratorDesktop publisher Craftsperson Animator Set designerDraftsperson Darkroom assistant ArchitectFilm processor Draftsperson Art critic/writerFramer Fashion illustrator Art historianGraphic artist Film processing specialist BrokerImage converter Image assembly CartoonistLab technician Image converter Courtroom illustratorLayout artist Image transfer Fashion designerPhotographer Landscape artist Fine arts teacherPress operator Layout artist Form converterPrinting supply sales Media specialist Gallery managerRetail salesperson Newspaper/corporate photographer Graphic designerSign maker Photographer Interior designerStage hand Press operator Magazine editorTypesetter Public relations Museum curator/administrator

Set painter PhotographerStaff photographer Print shop owner

Product illustratorPublic relations

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY PATHWAYVISUAL ART CAREERS



Arts AliveCommercial Art I & IIConsumer Education

CraftsCreative Design Strategy

Distributive Occupations I & IIDrafting and Design I & IIDrawing & Composition

Graphic Communication I & IIPainting I & IIPhotography

PortfolioSculpture & Ceramics I & II

COMMUNICATION & PERFORMING/VISUAL ARTS PATHWAY

JOURNALISM & LANGUAGE ARTS CAREERS

Are you interested in... Can you... Do you enjoy...news reporting & writing research writinginvestigative reporting/writing interview interviewing a variety of peoplesports reporting/writing write traveling to different work sites & situationsinterviewing & reviewing sell Following sports, entertainment, feature storiesediting meet deadlines selling a productadvertising use a computer surfing the information highwayeditorial cartooning proofread keeping current on local, national, & international newsnewspaper & magazine technology search the Internetlibraries & data collectionelectronic communication


POSSIBLE CAREERS

Semi-Skilled Technical ProfessionalCirculation assistant Circulation manager Advertising directorCopy person Desktop publisher ArchivistCub reporter Layout designer Art critic/writerNewsroom worker Photojournalist Columnist

Proofreader DiplomatTypesetter Editor

Feature writerInterpreter/translatorLibrarianMagazine editor, manager, publisherNational Park historianNews reporterNovelistPublisherSports reporterWriter

COMMUNICATION & PERFORMING/VISUAL ARTS

JOURNALISM & LANGUAGE ARTS CAREERS



Commercial Art I & IIDrawing & Composition

French III, IV–Honors, AP FrenchGerman III, IV-Honors, AP German

GovernmentGraphic Communications I & II

Herd TVInformation Processing

OraclePainting I & II

PeriscopePhotography

PortfolioSelected Latin Literature

Spanish III, IV-Honors, AP Spanis


MEDIA CAREERS

Are you interested in... Can you... Do you enjoy...multi-media productions be creative with facial expressions, gestures,

voice inflectionsfilming special events

speech communication sing, dance, act, recite making videosstory/script writing & reading display poise & stage presence working with props, film or in technical mediamake-up, costume & hair design articulate clearly & boldly meeting people through interviews & researchacting entertain & communicate with others seeing a creative idea become a visual projectradio, TV, film, video write & conduct an interview working with sound effects

taping for broadcastresearching new & human interest stories


POSSIBLE CAREERS

Semi-Skilled Technical ProfessionalActor/extra Audio technician Advertising managerElectrical assistant Audio-visual coordinator Casting agencyGrip Commercial writer DirectorMotion picture projectionist Copy writer Director of photographyProduction assistant Editorial writer Effects directorRadio operator Film editor ManagerResearcher Newscaster Media/marketing agentRigging assistant Program coordinator ProducerSound technician Reporter Program managerStunt performer Rigger Radio/TV engineerVoice over specialist Screen writer Set designerWardrobe assistant


MEDIA CAREERS



Building TradesCisco Networking LabCommercial Art I & II

Creative Design StrategiesDrawing & Composition

Herd TVPainting I & II

PeriscopePhotography

Portfolio


MUSIC CAREERS (INSTRUMENTAL & VOCAL)

Are you interested in... Can you... Do you enjoy...performing in band, chorus, orchestra sing being creative through musical performancesattending concerts play an instrument working within a group & with the publicmarching in a parade or half time show write or perform music participating in a variety of musical stylesbeing a professional musician, conductor,music teacher, performer, or composer

work several types of sound equipment or light boards

being part of the technical aspects of putting on a live performance

attending or participating in theater or Broadway productions

use computers performing in front of a live audience

working with computers & electronics


POSSIBLE CAREERS

Semi-Skilled Technical ProfessionalComposer or arranger for local groups Composer or arranger for films or TV Instrument designer & builderConductor of a church, community, or children’s ensemble

Director of studio or television group Music store owner

Local music store employee Piano tuner, organ builder, or technician Major symphony orchestra conductorManager of local group Recording engineer Recording artistMusical instrument repair person Sales rep for music store Soloist with orchestraPianist/organist for local church Studio musician Studio ownerPrivate instrumental teacher Symphony orchestra manager University or public school teacherRecording technician for local groups Back-up recording vocalist Travel managerOpera singer Conductor of local chorus Career roles in operaPrivate vocal instructor Director of professional chorus Conductor of professional musiciansSinger in local bank/group Minor roles in opera Professional conductorWriter or composer for local group Sound technician in studio Professional music technician


MUSIC CAREERS(INSTRUMENTAL & VOCAL)



Bel Canto SingersChamber Singers

Concert BandConcert Band/ Concert Choir

Concert ChoirConsumer Education

Music TheoryOrchestra

Orchestra/Concert ChoirSymphonic Band

Theatre Experiences


PUBLIC RELATIONS CAREERS

Are you interested in... Can you... Do you enjoy...Advertising with print media and/or

broadcast mediapersuade others speaking before a group

computers influence others working with computers & graphicsjournalism use computers sellinggraphic arts design presentations & layouts writing advertising & sales copyselling work on a team designing distinctive ads & commercialsphotography imagine an advertising campaignwritingspeaking before a group


POSSIBLE CAREERS

Semi-Skilled Technical ProfessionalBroadcast intern Broadcast advertising journeyman Advertising in broadcast mediaNewspaper intern Newspaper advertising journeyman Advertising in printPublic relations intern Public relations office journeyman Public relations office for business, government, or schoolPublic opinion researcher


PUBLIC RELATIONS CAREERS



Arts AliveArt History

Commercial Art I & IIBroadcasting (Herd TV)

Computer Applications (Desktop Publishing)Consumer Education

Drawing & CompositionExploring Graphic Arts

Exploring Video ProductionGraphic Arts

Keyboarding/Word ProcessingMusic Theory

OraclePeriscope

PhotographyTheatre Experiences


THEATER ARTS CAREERSAre you interested in... Can you... Do you enjoy...art, design, construction, make-up & fashion speak in front of an audience entertaining others in a staged settingtelevision, movies, plays make people laugh or cry being part of a team or production companytechnical support-lighting, sound, staging create images in your mind competing with others for dramatic rolesthe performance of dance picture yourself or someone else act in a variety

of rolesteaching acting, choreography, aerobic dancing

dance classes, stage productions, sports half-time performances, parades, special events

dance & express yourself designing/making costumes, sets, hairstyles & make-up

owning/managing a dance studio, fitnesscenter, theatrical related business

design or help construct sets being physically involved with performance

If you answered “yes” to most of these questions, you might consider a future in one of the occupations listed next.

POSSIBLE CAREERS - THEATERSemi-Skilled Technical ProfessionalChildren’s theater production director Community/Repertory theater director Broadway stage/music performerCommunity theater dancer Community theater dancer Commercial advertiserConstruction worker Designer/lighting technician Designer for stage/screenCostume designer for local theater Movie theater publicity manager Music video recording artistLocal acting career Recording apprentice Professional actorPublic speaker Set designer Professional designerSpecial effects worker Professional set designerTheater ticket salesperson Professional speaker

Special effects/TV stage performerTV/stage/movie director

POSSIBLE CAREERS - DANCESemi-Skilled Technical ProfessionalChoreographer for dance recitals Choreographer for professional shows Choreographer for BroadwayDance fitness class teacher Dance center manager Dance studio ownerDancer in performing group Dance team designer Professional designerLocal competition judge Local theater dancer Professional competition judgeLocal costume designer Regional events judge Professional pageant producerLocal groups dancer Special events producer Professional video/TV dancerLocal show producer Teacher assistant Public/private school teacher


THEATER ARTS CAREERS



Building TradesChamber SingersChild Care I & II

Concert Choir/Concert BandCommercial Art I & II

CraftsDrawing & Composition

Herd TVOrchestra

Painting I & IIPortfolio

Symphonic BandTheatre Experiences

BUSINESS & COMPUTER PATHWAYMARKETING & SALES CAREERS; BUSINESS & COMPUTER;

INFORMATION SYSTEMS CAREERSAre you interested in... Can you... Do you enjoy...a business environment work easily with others or independently meeting with groupsoffice management organize your time effectively assisting people with products/servicessales design & give presentations selling a variety of products/serviceshospitality & tourism use computers and other technology doing market researchcomputers & technology persuade others forecasting market demandsyour own business work with statistics using numbers to develop proposalsadvertising show initiative working in a variety of placespresentations to groups relate to people communicating with others in a variety of waybuying & merchandising work with the public working with technologymarketing research pay attention to detail organizing a projectdifferent work sites planning an eventinsurance/banking/finance learning new software programsaccounting/record keeping/bookkeeping following directionstelecommunications keeping records, budgets, financial reports


POSSIBLE CAREERSSemi-Skilled Technical ProfessionalAccounting assistant Shipping/receiving Accounting clerk Accountant Travel agentAdjustment clerk Travel agent trainee Buyer Actuary UnderwriterAuto sales Typists Commercial artist Advertising managerBank clerk/teller Wholesale sales Computer maintenance AuditorBookkeeper Entrepreneur Computer programmerCashier Fashion merchandiser Computer systems analystComputer operator Insurance agent EconomistData entry clerk Marketing research Electrical engineerGeneral merchandising Media buyer Hotel managementInsurance clerk Merchandising manager Insurance brokerPayroll clerk Purchasing manager Manufacturer’s repProduct demonstrator Real estate agent Marketing managerReceptionist Restaurant management Software developerRecreation/sporting goods rep Secretary StatisticianRestaurant manager trainee Tax estimator StockbrokerRetail sales Telecommunications technician Store manager

BUSINESS & COMPUTER PATHWAY

MARKETING & SALES CAREERSBUSINESS & COMPUTER

INFORMATION SYSTEMS CAREERS



Accounting I & IICisco Networking

Computer ApplicationsComputer Science

Consumer EducationContemporary Living Skills

Information Technology – Computer Networking (Cisco)Information Technology – Computer Repair (A+)

Information Technology – Operating Systems (2K)Integrated Office Suite IIntegrated Office Suite II

Integrated PCIntroduction to Family & Consumer Science

Intro to Computer CareersKeyboarding/Word Processing

HUMAN SERVICES PATHWAY

CONSUMER SCIENCE CAREERS & PERSONAL CARE CAREERS

Are you interested in... Can you... Do you enjoy...child development communicate with others preparing & serving foodretail management & service design a display or presentation designing & sewing fashion designsfamily & social services use a computer working with pre-school children or the aging populationfood service work with colors & design working in a retail businesshotel & tourism organize travel plans helping people solve problemsnutrition

personal appearance health care

make learning interesting for otherscut/style hairwork with clients

planning vacationsworking with hair, nails, & make-upplanning a fitness/health program


POSSIBLE CAREERS

Semi-Skilled Technical ProfessionalChauffeur Chef Dietitian/nutritionistChildcare worker Childcare director EconomistCook Dietetic technician Extension service specialistCustodian Fashion artist Health inspectorDining room attendant Fashion management Interior designerFlight attendant Hotel/motel management Occupational therapistFood services worker Interior decorator Personnel managementHost/hostess restaurant Model CounselorHotel/food services Reservation agent TeacherHotel/motel maintenance Barber PoliticianMerchandise display worker Cosmetologist Social workerPrivate household worker MorticianProduct demonstrator ManicuristWaiter/waitress


CONSUMER SCIENCE CAREERS & PERSONAL CARE CAREERS



Advanced Culinary ArtsBasic Culinary Arts

Child Care I & IIChild Development & Parenting Skills

Commercial Art I & IIConsumer Education

Contemporary Living SkillsCosmetology I, II, & III

CraftsCulinary Skills I & II

Health & Family LivingMulticultural Foods

Nurse Aide Clinical ExperiencePainting I & II

PsychologySociology

Special Children/Special Adults


EDUCATION CAREERS

Are you interested in... Can you... Do you enjoy...children relate to people easily helping people solve problemsteaching & education use interpersonal skills teaching & preparing lessonschild development assume leadership roles planning thematic unitsspecific academic disciplines work within an organization working with a variety of people of different ages

helping others grow & develop


POSSIBLE CAREERS

Semi-Skilled Technical ProfessionalCamp counselor Library aide AdministratorDay care worker Teacher’s aide CounselorLibrary aide LibrarianTeacher’s aide Teacher - Preschool, Elementary, Secondary

University professor

Note: Students interested in becoming a secondary teacher should concentrate in the field in which they plan to teach.


EDUCATION CAREERS



Child Care I & IIPsychology

Special Children/Special Adults(Other courses related to the area you plan to teach)


HEALTH, FITNESS & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT CAREERS

Are you interested in... Can you... Do you enjoy...family & social services relate to others communicating with a variety of peoplesocial work/counseling pay attention to detail serving others’ needscaring for people be conscientious, dependable & punctual searching for answers to human problemshealth care environments use computers & technology studying the human body & its workingsscience & medicine work in a laboratory setting or a medical facility working with people of all agesfitness & body building apply theory to real world problems maintaining physical fitnesschild development supervising fitness trainingdentistry using technology in many areaspharmacysports


POSSIBLE CAREERSSemi-Skilled Technical ProfessionalAthlete Dental lab technician Art therapist Physical therapistClinical lab technician Dispensing optician technician Athletic trainer PhysicianDental assistant Fitness instructor Audiologist Physician assistantDental lab assistant Licensed practical nurse Case manager PodiatristElectrocardiograph technician Medical lab technician Chiropractor PsychologistElectroencephalograph technician Pharmacist technician Counselor Radiology technicianHealth record technician Physical therapy technician Dental hygienist Rec. facility directorHome health aide Psychiatric technician Dietitian Registered nurseMedical assistant Radiological technician Health services administrator Social workerNursing aide Respiratory therapists Medical records Speech pathologistOptometric aide Sports instructor Medical/scientific illustrator VeterinarianPharmacy aide Surgical technician Nurse practitioner Vocational nursingPhlebotomist Veterinary technician Occupational therapist instructorPhysical therapy aide OptometristRecreational facility attendant Orthotics/prosthetics

Pharmacist


HEALTH, FITNESS & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT CAREERS



Applied ChemistryBiology II

Chemistry ICommercial Art I & II

CraftsDrawing & Composition

Chemistry I – HonorsAP Chemistry

Nurse Aide Clinical ExperiencePainting I & IIPhotography

PortfolioPsychology

INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PATHWAY

CONSTRUCTION CAREERS

Are you interested in... Can you... Do you enjoy...building & construction work from drawings, illustrations & schematics operating tools & equipmentmath & measurement use computers & technology designing & constructing buildingstools, equipment & materialsmasonry, brick laying

apply math & science concepts to real world situations

designing, installing & repairing electrical, mechanical, & HVAC systems

woodworking follow verbal & written directions building with your handsheating & air conditioning systemsprecision work

work with your hands in a variety of environments

applying mathematical theories to real world products

electrical systems design buildings, electrical & HVAC systems


POSSIBLE CAREERS

Semi-Skilled Technical ProfessionalBrick mason Cabinetmaker ArchitectBuilding maintenance Carpenter Builder/developerCabinetmaker’s helper Cost estimator Construction superintendentCarpenter’s apprentice Drafter Construction supervisorDrafting tracer Heating & air conditioning technician Construction trades teacherDrywall installer Journeyman plumber Journeyman carpenterElectrician helper Licensed electrician Manufacturer’s repFitter Manufacturer’s sales rep Master electricianFork lift operator Pipe welder Master plumberHeating & air conditioning Plasterer Welding engineerHighway maintenance Quality control inspector Welding inspectorPainter RoboticsPlumbing RooferRoofer’s helper Sheet metal workerWelder Welder technicianWelder fitter


CONSTRUCTION CAREERS



Accounting I, II, & IIIApplied Technical Mathematics I, II, & III

Automotive Technology I, II, & IIIConstruction Trades Technology I, II, & III

Consumer EducationDrawing & Composition

Drafting IExploring Drafting & Design

Exploring Metal & Power TechnologyIndustrial Technology

Interior & Fashion DesignIntroduction to Technology Education

Keyboarding/Word ProcessingPre-Engineering

Principles of TechnologyWoodworking


ENGINEERING & ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CAREERS

Are you interested in... Can you... Do you enjoy...engineering: aeronautics, biomedical,chemical, civil, electrical, environmental,mechanical, nuclear, systems

use computers, CAD CAMapply mathematical & scientific principles to models

designing & working with projects, models & prototypesworking from diagrams & schematics

tools & equipmentdesign & architecture

use problem solving skillsdesign systems

working in laboratory settingsusing high technology equipment & principles

computer & technology think in an organized way work on teams


POSSIBLE CAREERS

Semi-Skilled Technical ProfessionalEngineering technicianRobotics technician

Engineering: aerospace, agriculture, biomedical, ceramic,chemical, civil, electrical, environmental, genetic,industrial, marine, metallurgical, materials, nuclear,safety, transportation


ENGINEERING & ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CAREERS



Algebra IAlgebra II or Accelerated Algebra II

A.P. Calculus or CalculusA.P.Chemistry

A.P. Computer ScienceBiology II

Chemistry ICisco Networking LabCommercial Art I & II

Computer ScienceDrafting & Design I & IIDrawing & Composition

Geo/Environmental Science, Option IIIHonors Chemistry I

Honors PhysicsManufacturing Technology I

PhysicsPortfolio

Precalculus or Mathematical AnalysisPrinciples of Technology


MANUFACTURING & INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY CAREERS

Are you interested in... Can you... Do you enjoy...building & making a variety of products visualize a product from beginning to end working with your handsmaterials, tools, machine equipment work indoors operating machinery/toolshigh technology be creative & design products working on a teamthe way things workproduction management

improve things to make them work betteruse systems thinking

solving problems using technology, math skills, mechanical skills

use computers & computer applications applying technology to productionbeing a trouble shootercreating products using your hands


POSSIBLE CAREERS

Semi-Skilled Technical ProfessionalAssembler Associate engineer Advanced technicianComputer operator Auto technician ArchitectConstruction worker/technician Computer technician Civil engineerDrafter trainer Construction foreman Construction superintendentFitter Designer Construction supervisorMachine operator Drafting Electrical engineerMechanic assistant Drafting technician Manufacturer’s repPacker/packager Electronic technician Mechanical engineerRiveter Job foreman Production coordinatorWelder Machinist Welding engineer

Mechanical technicianPower plant operatorQuality controlSales & serviceSpecialized technicianTool & die makerWelder inspectorWelder technician

Welding robotics/automation


MANUFACTURING & INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY CAREERS












TRANSPORTATION CAREERS

Are you interested in... Can you... Do you enjoy...planes, trains, automobiles, motorcycles use computer & other technologies operating vehicleselectronics design/repair engines designing & using technological systemsengineering: electrical, mechanical, chemical, environmental, civil

follow a schematic diagramuse math to solve problems

working with your hands to build & repairdesigning vehicles

alternative energy sources, electronics, computers

solving problemsworking with electronics & electricity

math & science


POSSIBLE CAREERS

Semi-Skilled Technical ProfessionalApprentice body repair Aircraft mechanic Air traffic controllerApprentice painter Auto technician specialist Automotive dealership owner/managerApprentice technician Automobile salesperson/leasing agent Automotive engineerAutomotive service center attendant Body technician Automotive instructorBrake technician Diagnostician Body shop owner/managerDetail Estimator/service writer Industrial traffic managerRail worker Full line auto technician Manufacturer’s representativeRepair technician Locomotive engineer

Paint technicianParts store ownerService manager/supervisorStructural technician


TRANSPORTATION CAREERS











Listing of counselors, buildings, and phone numbers:

High School , West Building (grades 11 & 12):Raeleen Eckerd = 240-6861Aaron Hurwitz = 240-6862

Jan Ober = 240-6860High School , Swartz Building (grades 9 & 10):

Barry Adams = 240-6841Joan Bauderman = 240-6839

Lamberton Middle School (grades 6 – 8):Ann Shover = 240-7911

Cynthia Sutton = 240-6765Wilson Middle School (grades 6 – 8):

Bev Lins = 240-6745Milford Pittman = 240-7910

This Career Pathways Planner was originally funded through the Carl D. Perkins,Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act, contract number 386-8039

of 1998, Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Career Pathways Planner Coordinator: Dr. Pamela M. FosterGrant Administrator: Dr. John C. Foster, Pennsylvania Department of Education

Revised in 2001

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