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INDUSTRIES AT A GLANCE

More than anything else, our work is the main activity we are involved in on a daily basis. It keeps us busy, gives us a sense of purpose, and adds meaning to our lives. It is one of the important pillars that define who we are, both shaping our values and reflecting our identity. Work becomes a source of ambition, goals, opportunities and growth. On a societal level, productive work allows us to play an important role in contributing to our society.

However, work can lead either to satisfaction or dissatisfaction. So if you don’t want to spend the rest of your life doing something you don’t really enjoy doing, then you have to spend some time planning a career that will make you feel happy and fulfilled. It is possible to choose a career quickly but to find a career that is right for you, it is advisable to slow down the process, give it some thought, and take the time to get it right. This is useful whether you are choosing a career for the first time or changing careers for the tenth time.

Exploring the world of work is considered to be one of the most important steps in the career decision making process. The more you explore the world of work the better your decision will be. This step will help you gather enough information about the different industries to find the occupation that best fits your interests, abilities, personality and fulfill your ambitions. Here you will learn about the required knowledge, abilities, and skills you will need in order to succeed. It is a long, progressive process of choosing education, training, and jobs that fit your interests and skills. It differs from job searching which is considered to be a short-term pursuit of a position that matches your financial and career goals.

To help you plan for your future career and explore the world of work more wisely we have prepared the toolkit “Industries at a Glance”. This toolkit follows the US Department of Education Career Cluster Model which divides the world of work into 16 career clusters or industries. Each career cluster consists of career pathways and occupations that share similar knowledge, interests, skills, and abilities.

The purpose of this toolkit is to help you understand the different industries by organizing them into career clusters.

These clusters represent groupings of occupations based on similar skill sets, interests, abilities, and activities. They contain sub-groupings called career pathways that show you the knowledge and skills required for a particular career field. The pathways can also help you understand the vital connection between the courses you take in high school and particular career fields that interest you. You can explore the career clusters based on your interests and then examine a variety of options that will help you succeed in these career fields.

This toolkit will introduce you to the abilities, skills, interests, and the personal attributes that are related to the different career clusters. It will as well highlight the working conditions and the career pathways in relationship to a specific career cluster. In addition, some examples of the careers that fall under each of these career clusters will be given.

1. Agricultural & Natural Resources

2. Architecture & Construction

3. Arts, A/V Technology & Communications

4. Business & Administration

5. Education & Training

6. Finance

7. Government & Public Administration

8. Health Science

9. Hospitality & Tourism

10. Human Services

11. Information Technology

12. Law & Public Safety

13. Manufacturing

14. Marketing, Sales & Service

15. Scientific Research/Engineering

16. Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

INTRODUCTION

Producing food and taking care of natural resources.AGRICULTURE,

FOOD & NATURAL RESOURCES

Work key words

Plant Cultivate

Grade Sort

Develop Maintain

Abilities

Use of Machines, tools & Things

Organization

Mechanical ability Physical dexterity

Skills

Oral & written communication skills

Decision-making skills

Analytical skills Observation skills

Data-analysis skills Physical stamina

Problem-solving & critical thinking skills

Teamwork skills

Leadership Skills

Interests

Nature and its resources Environment protection

Observe, learn, investigate & solve problems

Training, raising, feeding, and caring for animals

Learn how things grow and stay alive

Plants in an outdoor setting.

Personal Attributes

Self-Reliant Planner

Accurate Creative Problem solver

Practical Conservative

Physical active Persistent

Related School Subjects

Math Earth Sciences

Life & Lab Sciences Foreign languages

Agriculture Environment Sciences

Career Pathways

Animal SystemsEnvironmental Service Systems

AgribusinessFood Products & processing Systems

Biotechnology Systems Natural Resources Systems

Plant SystemsPower, Structural & Technical Systems

Sample Occupations

Horticulturist Mining Engineer

Biochemist Farm Manager

Animal Scientist Animal Trainer

Food Scientist Greehouse Manager

Working Conditions

Work Independently Variety

Work involves physical activity

Operate & repair machines

Follow rules Practical accomplishments

Work indoors & outdoors Seasonal work

Travel for long hoursMaintain safe & healthful working conditions & environment

Exposed to all kinds of weather

Operate and fix machines


Designing, planning, managing, building and maintaining the building environment.

ARCHITECTURE

Work key words

New Structures Restoration

Additions Alternations

Repairs

Abilities

Work with hands Visualization (Picture the finished product in mind)

Attention to details Draw

Prepare plans & blueprints Make designs & models

Manual Dexterity Work alone & as part of a team

Follow directions & instructions

Concentration on detailed work for long periods of time

Skills

Communication & interpersonal skills

Visualization skills

Detail – oriented Analytical skills

Critical thinking Organizational skills

Time management skills

Interests

Visit & learn from beautiful, historic or interesting buildings

Create ideas

Enjoy solving technical complex problems

Physical structures

Personal Attributes

Curious Inquisitive


Math (calculus & algebra, Trigonometry & Geometry)

Construction trades

Physical Sciences Drafting

Technology

Career Pathways

Design Construction

Maintenance/Operations

Sample Occupations

Contractor Electrician

Architect Urban Planner

Operator Surveyor

Landscape Architect Drafter

Working Conditions

Follow logical step by step procedures

Solve complex technical problems

Perform work that require precise results

Might work during weekends, evenings and holidays to meet deadlines

Extensive travel in some cases to visit work sites or meet with clients

Physical Stamina

Work indoors & outdoors Exposure to weather

Patient & accurate Persistent

Self-starter Motivated


Designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing or publishing multimedia content.

ARTS, A/V TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATIONS

Work key words

Communicate Integrate

Perform Operate

Design Install

Abilities

Artistic ability Use imagination to communicate information

Read & write Self-expression

Play musical instrument

Skills

Excellent communication skills Leadership skills

Problem solving & critical thinking

Teamwork skills

Computer skills Problem solving skills

Visual skills Manual dexterity


Interests

Perform creative, artistic activities Use technology

Play musical instrument Read & write

Personal Attributes

Creative & imaginative

Determined / tenacious

Good communicator / good vocabulary

Relate well to feelings & thoughts of others


Art /Graphic Design Music

Speech & Drama Audiovisual Technology

Journalism / Literature Communication

Graphic Arts

Career Pathways

Audio/Video Communications Technology

Broadcasting, film & journalism

Performing Arts Printing technology

Telecommunications Visual arts

Sample Occupations

Journalist Audio designer

Audio Engineer Actor

Telecommunications Technologist

Printing / graphics technologist

Animator Commercial artist

Working Conditions

Hectic & stressful Diversity

Tight deadlines/ Stress tolerance

Work under pressure

Organization Keep up with changing cultural taste

Curios about new technology

Self-confident, determined, motivated & often persuasive

Shares informationExpress one ‘self in writing, audio, visual or graphic media arts


BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & ADVERTISING

Running one’s business or be the person who makes a business successful as well as learning the business skills essential to productive operations of companies.

Work Keywords

Plan Organize

Direct Evaluate

Influence Persuade

Interests

Work with numbers Sell things

Persuade others Business functions

Organize people & plan events Create reports

Personal Attributes

Precise & accurate Practical & logical

Responsible Patient


Math Personal finance/business

Accounting Business systems procedures

Business & consumer Law English/language arts

Economics Marketing

Career Pathways

Management Management & accounting

Business financial Human resources

Business analysis Marketing

Administration & information support

Sample Occupations

Human resource manager Financial Analyst

Administrative assistant International Trade Manager

Entrepreneur Accountant

Marketing manager Receptionist

Working Conditions

Teamwork environment Routine activities

Variety of responsibilities Plan without supervision

On the- job related experience Work indoors & outdoors

Organized Tactful

Analytical Self-confident

Ambitious Extrovert

Self-motivated Enthusiastic

Abilities

Plan work Follow instructions

Influence Flexibility

Work with numbers & details

Persuade

Lead others Network and make new contacts

Skills

Communication & interpersonal skills Teamwork

Problem solving & critical thinking Leadership skills

Information technology application

Organizational & staff development skills

Detail-oriented skills Time-management

Customer services


EDUCATION &TRAINING

Planning, managing, providing education and training services and related learning support services.

Interests

Helping people learn new skills Guide others

Working with kids or teenagers

Disseminate new information

Direct and plan activities for others

Help people overcome their challenges

Personal Attributes

Patient Decision maker

Outgoing Innovative / inquisitive


Foreign languages Social studies

Math Science

Psychology Statistics

Career Pathways

Teaching & Training Professional support services

Administration & administrative support

Sample Occupations

Teacher Principal

College professor Child care worker

School administrator Physical trainer

Instructional media designer School counselor

Working Conditions

Fixed work schedule Rewarding

Stressful (large classes) Frustrating (disruptive students)

Work during evenings & weekends

Friendly Good listener

Quick thinker Helpful

Skills

Communication skills Critical thinking skills

Public speaking People skills

Instructional skills Writing skills

Listening skills Problem solving skills

Work Keywords

Help others learn new skills Help others acquire new information

Help people overcome challenges

Direct & plan activities

Abilities

Communicate with different kinds of people

Handle several responsibilities at once

Listen & solve problems Help others acquire new information


Financial and investment planning, banking, insurance and business financial management.

FINANCE

Interests

Persuade Handle money with accuracy and reliability

Direct Use facts to make predications

Analyze financial information & interpret to others

Personal Attributes

Trustworthy Orderly

Self - confident Logical


Accounting Banking/financial services

Math Business law

Banking/finance Statistics

Career Pathways

Financial & investment planning

Business financial management

Banking & related services

Insurance services

Sample Occupations

Stock broker Financial advisor

Banker Loan officer

Tax preparer Financial planner

Insurance agent Credit Analyst

Working Conditions

ConservativeHave framework of rules by which to operate

Formal dress code Work to meet deadlines

Typical office setting (40/week), accountants & auditors travel a lot

Fast - paced environment

Methodical or efficient Accurate & reliable

Attentive Practical

Skills

Written & verbal skills Math skills

Analytical skills Organizational skills

Communication skills Interpersonal skills

Selling skills Decision - making skills

Time - Management Customer services

Work Keywords

Examine Interpret

AnalyzeFinancial, budgetary, tax & investment information

Handle & manage money wisely

Make predictions based on existing facts

Explain the pros & cons of various financial decisions so that people choose what is best for them

Abilities

Work with numbers Attention to details

OrganizationMake predictions based on existing facts


Shaping or protecting the future of countries through providing governmental, legislative, administrative, security, and regulatory services.

GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Interests

PoliticsNegotiate, defend & debate ideas & topics

Plan ideas & work cooperatively with others

Analyze information & interpret to others

Travel and see new things

Personal Attributes

Good communicator Competitive

Service-minded Well-organized

Problem solver Quick thinker


Social studies Political science

Law History

Government Economics

Language arts Foreign languages

Career Pathways

Governance National security

Foreign service Planning

Reveneu & taxation regulation

Public management & administration

Sample Occupations

Urban planner Legislator

Intelligence agent Solider

Tax collector Bank examiner

Foreign service officer Policy analyst

Working Conditions

White collar employees work in office buildings, hospitals or laboratoriesBlue collar employees can be found in warehouses, military bases, construction sites, & national parks.

A variety of duties that may change often

Skills

Analytical skills Intellectual curiosity

Problem solving & critical thinking skills

Writing skills

Interpersonal Skills Speaking skills

Research skills Teamwork

Work Keywords

Defending countryEnforcing country’s interests

Enforcing & passing lawsAdministering different legislative needs

Abilities

Work with details Debate ideas

Persuade


Promoting health, wellness, diagnosis, treating injuries and diseases.

HEALTH SCIENCES

Interests

Help othersEnjoy teaching people how to live a healthier life

Enjoy the sciences Wellness & sharing your knowledge

Personal Attributes

Compassionate & caring Patient

Conscientious & careful Good listener

Good physical & mental health Emotional maturity

Clear-headed


Biological sciences Communciations

Chemistry Psychology

Physics Foreign languages

Math Laboratory sciences

Human anatomy Occupational health sciences

Career Pathways

Therapeutic Environmental

Information Diagnostic

Sample Occupations

Pediatrician Medical assistant

Radiologic technologist Pharmacist

Optometrist Health educator

Hospital administrator Nurse

Working Conditions

Work under pressureRespond quickly & calmly during emergencies

Follow guidelines precisely & meet strict standards of accuracy

Resolve conflict appropriately in conflict & crisis situations

Shift workPrecuations should be made against exposure to work-related procedures

Skills

Teamwork Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills Stamina

Observation skills Communications skills

Organizational skills Data-analydsis skills

Critical Thinking skills Problem solving skills

Work Keywords

Health Wellness

Diagnosis Treatment of injuries & diseases

Abilities

Follow directionMake decisions based on logic & reasoning

Help others Excellent memory

Follow instructions Scientific ability


Helping others explore the beauty, culture and cuisine of the world around them.

HOSPITALITY & TOURISM

Interests

Explore new places and activities

Travel

Organize activities Help others enjoy their time

Meet new people daily Learn about other cultures

Work with all ages and types of people

Organize activities in which other people enjoy themselves

Personal Attributes

Dependable Self-motivated

Friendly Methodical

Flexible Outgoing


Foreign Languages Food/nutrition

Marketing Accounting

Scoial Sciences Computer applications

Career Pathways

Restaurant/& food/beverage services

Travel & tourism

LodgingRecreation, amusement & attractions

Sample Occupations

Travel agent Lifeguard

Hotel manager Waiter

Food service manager Athlete

Chef Lodging manager

Working Conditions

Hectic Please others

Frequent stress Long hours

Irregular work schedules Wide variety of functions

Deal with all kinds of problems Diversity

Flexible work scheduleHelp people make up their minds

Skills

Communication skills Adventurous skills

Organizational skills Customer service skills

Sales skills Listening skills

Time-management skills

Analytical & problem solving skills

Work Keywords

Identify Understand

Respond to the needs of the consumers Market

Attraction Recreation

Abilities

Ability to work with others Attention to details

Ability to organize Solve problems

Multi-task Make decisions

Tactful Team player

Communicate easily and courteously


HUMAN SERVICES Taking care of families and human needs.

Interests

Help people feel & look better

Care about people and their needs and problems

Enjoy shopping and organizing parties

Think of new ways to do things

Listen to people›s point of view

Make friends with different kinds of people

Participate in community services and/or volunteering

Work with people from preschool to old age

Personal Attributes

Good communicator Non-judgemental

Caring Non-materialistic

Intuitive & logical Compassionate


Language arts Psychology/sociology

Family & consumer services

Finance

Foreign languages Communications

Business education Computer applications

Career Pathways

Early Childhood Development & Services

Family & Community Services

Counseling & Mental Health Services

Personal Care Services

Consumer Services

Sample Occupations

Social worker Psychologist

Child care worker Wedding consultant

Pre-school teacher Counselor

Home care aide Child care worker

Working Conditions

Work in a variety of settings; in comfortable surroundings (legal professionals & support personnel)

Public service and social service workers work in a variety of settings

Substantial travel Understaffing and heavy work load can make the work stressful

Tasks here involve intangible, social outcome rather than visible, product outcome.

Skills

Communication & interpersonal skills


Listening skills Analytical & problem solving skills

Communication skills Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Work Keywords

Maintain social order Improve the lives of others

Listen to others› concerns Help others

Meet needs

Abilities

Help othersMeet the needs of different kinds of people

Think of new ways of doing things

Work with different age groups

Find solutions to different problems


INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Involving the design, development, support and management of hardware, software, multimedia and systems integration services.

Interests

Work with computers Play video games and figure out how they work

Fascinated with technology Math & use of logic

Personal Attributes

Reason clearly & logically to solve complex problems

Persistent

Logical / analytical thinker Good concentration skills

Precise & accurate See details in the big picture

Patient Adapt to change


Math Science

Computer tech/Applications Communications

Graphic design Webpage design

Career Pathways

Network Systems Information Support & Services

Interactive Media Programming/ Software Engineering

Sample Occupations

Data –Analyst Webmaster

Software engineer Technical writer

Programmer Network technician

Help desk technician Multi-media producer

Working Conditions

Unpredictable setting that is in constant change

Diverse work setting

Continuous change in the field requires constant learning and re-skilling

Pace is hectic

Dynamic working environment

Concentrate for long periods without being distracted

Skills

Strong people skills Team orientation

Advanced Math skills Communication skills

Detail –oriented Analytical skills

Work Keywords

Store Retrieve & transmit information

Meet needs

Abilities

Use machines, techniques and processes

Concentrate for long periods without being distracted

Problem Solving AbilityAbility to solve technical problems

Adapt to change Logical thinking

Ability to follow instructions

Read technical materials and diagrams and solve technical problems


LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, CORRECTIONS & SECURITY

Planning, managing, and providing legal, public safety, protective services and homeland security.

Interests

Help others learn new things and or overcome their challenges

Observe other people’s behavior

Communicate with different types of people

Protect and are responsible for other people’s safety

Acquire new informationdebate & win arguments

Public affairs

Direct and plan activities for others

Personal Attributes

Adventurous Optimistic

Dependable Community-minded

Decisive Trustworthy


Language arts Law enforcement

Psychology / Sociology Social studies

Government / History Economics

Career Pathways

Correction services Security & protective services

Emergency & fire management services

Law enforcement services

Legal services

Sample Occupations

Attorney Fire fighter

Police officer Lawyer

Correction officer Judge

Police officer Security guard

Working Conditions

Work under pressure Debate & win arguments

Respect rules & regulations Work could be dangerous

Work for long hours Deal with troubling situations

Work could be physically demanding & stressful

Make decisions based on one’s own observation

Handle several responsibilities at once

Work in a variety of settings

Be in a position of authority

Skills

Strong communication & interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving Analytical skills

Listening skills leadership skills

Problem –Solving Empathy

Work Keywords

Protect Enforce the law

Help people figure out the legal system

Respond to emergencies

Abilities

Multi –task Good judgment

Perceptiveness Ability to work in face of danger

Detail - oriented Ability to stay cool under pressure


MANUFACTURING Making or packaging the things that we use or consume every day like cars, computers and food.

Interests

Design things Learn & use new technology

Being creative Put things together

Apply math to work out solutions

Interest in how products & machines come together

Personal Attributes

Self-Confident Work with little supervision

Practical Flexible

Observant Self-motivated

Step by step thinker Physically active


Algebra Physical science

Geometry Foreign languages

Business Computer applications

Agriculture education

Career Pathways

Production Manufacturing engineering

Production planning & control Industrial maintenance

Sample Occupations

Manufacturing engineer Quality control technician

Machinist Electrical equipment installer

Business machine repairer

Instrument maker

Welding technician Instrument control technician

Working Conditions

Work in shifts Follow instructions

Indoors (Warehouse workers)

Think mechanically

Cope with variable weather and traffic conditions (Transportation and distribution workers)

Work from computer monitors and blueprints.

High tech, industrial and handicraft production

Raw material is used to produce finished goods

Do routine organized and accurate work

Perform activities that produce tangible results

Skills

Communication skills Stamina

Computation skills Teamwork

Problem solving & decision –making skills

Time-management skills

Leadership skills Math & computer skills

Customer service skills

Work Keywords

Create Test materials

Assemble Work as a team

Abilities

Ability to use machines, tools Good manual dexterity

Ability to use hands Strong mechanical ability

Visualize concepts & ideasApply math to work out solutions

Put things togetherVisualize objects in three dimensions from flat drawings


MARKETING, SALES & SERVICES

Planning, managing and performing marketing activities to reach organizational objectives.

Interests

Communicate ideas to others

Being in charge

Make displays & promote ideas

Give presentations & enjoy public speaking

Persuade people to buy products or to participate in activities

Create ads or public relations campaigns

Personal Attributes

Enthusiastic Persuasive

Competitive Friendly

Creative Outgoing

Self-Motivated Detail oriented

Innovative Decisive


Language Arts Math

Business/Marketing Economics

Computer applications Communications

Psychology Multi-media technology

Career Pathways

Management & entrepreneurship

Professional sales & marketing

Marketing communication & promotion

Marketing information management & research

Buying & merchandising Distribution & logistics

E-Marketing

Sample Occupations

Customer service representative

Planning analyst

Buyer Sales associate

Real estate broker Public relations manager

Database manager Sales manager

Working Conditions

Stressful Full time

Frequent travels Long working hours

Work under pressure Frequent change of schedule Skills

Analytical skills Creativity

Communication skills Critical thinking skills

Marketing skills

Work Keywords

Sell Advertising

Sales Promotions

Marketing Public Relations

Abilities

Ability to establish & maintain effective personal relationships

Ability to communicate persuasively, both orally and in writing

Communicate ideas Persuade others


SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATHEMATICS

Preparing graduates to be at the frontline of 21st century technology innovation and problem solving.

Interests

Science Enjoy lab work

Enjoy building & fixing things Explore new technology

Experimenting

Personal Attributes

Intellectual capacity Mechanically inclined

Objective Ability to deal effectively with personnel

Detail oriented Help things be precise

Inquisitive Methodical


MathElectronics / computer networking

ScienceTechnical classes / technology education

Drafting / computer aided drafting

Laboratory sciences

Computer applications Foreign languages

Career Pathways

Science mathematics Engineering & technology

Sample Occupations

Chemical engineer Oceanographer

Biologist Mathematician

Statistician Electrical engineer

Astronomer Biotechnologist

Working Conditions

Work occurs in a scientific or industrial area

Work involves formulating policies and standards, planning and directing projects and programs and monitoring personnel

Work in a laboratory Pay attention to details

Figure out how things work and investigate new things

Skills

Analytical skills Organization skills

Communication & cooperation Skills

Financial management

Creative abilities Management

Leadership skills

Work Keywords

Principles & theories of Science & Math

Solve problems in research & development

Help invent and improve products and processes

Abilities

Attention to Details Mathematical ability

Find answers to questions Interpret formulas

Organizational ability to plan, formulate and carry out programs

Ability to observe details


TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION &LOGISTICS

Planning, management and movement of people, materials and products by road, air, rail and water as well as infrastructure planning and management, logistics and maintenance of equipment and facilities.

Interests

Anticipate needs and prepare to meet them

Design efficient processes

Fly planes, drive trucks or pilot a ship

Plan roads or power systems

Travel

Personal Attributes

Realistic Planner

Mechanical Observant

Coordinated


Math Economics

Trade & industry courses Business education

Technology & engineering technology

Physical sciences

Career Pathways

Transportation operations Warehousing & distribution center operations

Logistics planning & management

Facility & mobile equipment maintenance

Transportation systems /infrastructure planning management & regulation

Health, safety & environmental management

Sales & service

Sample Occupations

Pilot Urban planner

Automotive aircraft mechanics

Flight attendant

Transporation Inspector Bus driver

Civil engineer Ship captain

Working Conditions

Work under pressure Subject to noise, dirt and grease

Work outside in bad conditions

Working conditions vary widely

Workers here are more prone to injuries

Work can be physically demanding

Skills

Communications skills Problem solving & book keeping skills

Organizational skills Critical thinking skills

Computer skills Customer services

Work Keywords

Transport Managing flow of goods and people

Air, water and truck transportation

Urban transit and ground passenger transportation

Abilities

Good at understanding Mechanics

Good eyesight & quick reflexes

Work long & varied hours Solve problems


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