What do you want to be…What do you want to be…
??
There’s no better timeto start thinking about it
than
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Explore your interests and abilitiesExplore your interests and abilitiesLearn what career options are out thereLearn what career options are out therePlan what courses you should take in high Plan what courses you should take in high
school to prepare for your career choicesschool to prepare for your career choices
Is the perfect time to:
The US DepartmentThe US Departmentof Educationof Education
has developed what they callhas developed what they call
to help students do career planningto help students do career planning
The purpose ofThe purpose of
this this presentationpresentation
is to introduce you to theseis to introduce you to these
16 career 16 career clustersclusters
The 16 Career ClustersThe 16 Career ClustersAgriculture, Food Agriculture, Food
& Natural & Natural ResourcesResources
Architecture &Architecture &
ConstructionConstruction
Arts, A/V Arts, A/V Technology & Technology &
CommunicationsCommunications
Business, Business, Management & Management & AdministrationAdministration
Education &Education &
TrainingTrainingFinanceFinance
GovernmentGovernment
& Public& Public
AdministrationAdministration
HealthHealth
ScienceScience
Hospitality &Hospitality &
TourismTourism
HumanHuman
ServicesServices
InformationInformation
TechnologyTechnology
Law, Public Law, Public Safety, Safety,
Corrections & Corrections & SecuritySecurity
ManufacturingManufacturing Marketing,Marketing,
Sales & ServiceSales & Service
Science, Science, Technology, Technology,
Engineering & Engineering & MathematicsMathematics
Transportation, Transportation, Distribution & Distribution &
LogisticsLogistics
as defined by the US Dept of Ed
Do you…Do you…
Have a green thumbHave a green thumb Like working with Like working with
plants and animalsplants and animals Enjoy working outsideEnjoy working outside
?
Interest questions found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Serieshttp://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Maybe a career inMaybe a career in
is right for you.is right for you.
This career cluster icon is being used with permission of the: States’ Career Initiative, 2007, www.career clusters.org
Agriculture, Food & Natural Agriculture, Food & Natural ResourcesResources
This career deals with:This career deals with:
planning, managing, and performing agricultural production, horticulture and landscaping services.
Jobs in this area include:Jobs in this area include:
* Mining* Animal breeder* Fish and game warden* Groundskeeper
* Greenhouse manager* Farm manager* Animal trainer
Career description and jobs possibilities found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Serieshttp://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Do you…Do you… Like making designs Like making designs
or modelsor models Enjoy beautiful and Enjoy beautiful and
historic buildingshistoric buildings Like working with Like working with
plans and blueprintsplans and blueprints
?Interest questions found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Maybe a career inMaybe a career in
is right for you.is right for you.
This career cluster icon is being used with permission of the: States’ Career Initiative, 2007, www.career clusters.org
Architecture & ConstructionArchitecture & Construction
This career deals with:This career deals with:
designing, planning, managing, building and maintainingthe built environment.
Jobs in this area include:Jobs in this area include:
* Drafter* Urban Planner* Brick Mason
Career description and jobs possibilities found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Serieshttp://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
* Architect* Electrician* Surveyor
Do you…Do you… Have an interest in Have an interest in
TV, film or radioTV, film or radio Like to perform musicLike to perform music Have a talent for Have a talent for
writingwriting Like to work with Like to work with
technologytechnology
?Interest questions found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Maybe a career inMaybe a career in
is right for you.is right for you.
This career cluster icon is being used with permission of the: States’ Career Initiative, 2007, www.career clusters.org
Arts, A/V TechnologyArts, A/V Technology& Communications& Communications
This career deals with:This career deals with:
designing, producing, performing, writing and publishing multimedia content.
Jobs in this area include:Jobs in this area include:
* Audio designer* Musician* Cable TV engineer* Journalist
* Animator* Actor* Broadcaster
Career description and jobs possibilities found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Serieshttp://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Do you…Do you… Like working with Like working with
numbersnumbers See yourself as a See yourself as a
natural leadernatural leader Have a talent for Have a talent for
organizing and organizing and planningplanning
Have precision, Have precision, responsibility and responsibility and creativitycreativity
?Interest questions found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Serieshttp://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Maybe a career inMaybe a career in
is right for you.is right for you.
This career cluster icon is being used with permission of the: States’ Career Initiative, 2007, www.career clusters.org
Business, ManagementBusiness, Management& Administration& Administration
This career deals with:This career deals with:
organizing, directing, performing and evaluatingbusiness operations.
Jobs in this area include:Jobs in this area include:
* Accountant* Human resource manager* Administrative assistant
* Receptionist* Interviewer* Marketing manager
Career description and jobs possibilities found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Serieshttp://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Do you…Do you… Enjoy teaching othersEnjoy teaching others Feel comfortable with Feel comfortable with
public speakingpublic speaking Have creativityHave creativity Enjoy working with Enjoy working with
children or teenagerschildren or teenagers
?Interest questions found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Maybe a career inMaybe a career in
is right for you.is right for you.
This career cluster icon is being used with permission of the: States’ Career Initiative, 2007, www.career clusters.org
Education & TrainingEducation & Training
This career deals with:This career deals with:
planning, managing and providing educationand training services.
Jobs in this area include:Jobs in this area include:
* Elementary teacher* High school teacher* Principal
* Child care worker* College professor* Physical trainer
Career description and jobs possibilities found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Serieshttp://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Do you…Do you… Enjoy working with Enjoy working with
numbersnumbers Do well in mathDo well in math Have an interest in Have an interest in
the stock marketthe stock market Feel confident Feel confident
handling other handling other people’s moneypeople’s money
?Interest questions found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Maybe a career inMaybe a career in
is right for you.is right for you.
This career cluster icon is being used with permission of the: States’ Career Initiative, 2007, www.career clusters.org
FinanceFinance
This career deals with:This career deals with:
providing services for financial and investment planning, banking insurance, and business financial management.
Jobs in this area include:Jobs in this area include:
* Credit analyst* Financial examiner* Loan officer* Tax preparer
* Stockbroker* Actuary* Insurance agent
Career description and jobs possibilities found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Serieshttp://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Do you…Do you… Value public serviceValue public service Have an interest in Have an interest in
government and government and politicspolitics
Like to work overseasLike to work overseas Have an interest in Have an interest in
joining the militaryjoining the military
?Interest questions found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Maybe a career inMaybe a career in
is right for you.is right for you.
This career cluster icon is being used with permission of the: States’ Career Initiative, 2007, www.career clusters.org
Government & PublicGovernment & PublicAdministrationAdministrationThis career deals with:This career deals with:
providing government legislative and administrative services including National Security, foreign service and revenue and
taxation at federal, state and local levels.
Jobs in this area include:Jobs in this area include:
* IRS agent* Foreign service officer* Bank examiner* Cryptologist
* Intelligence agent* Soldier or sailor* Legislator
Career description and jobs possibilities found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Serieshttp://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Do you…Do you… Enjoy helping people Enjoy helping people
feel betterfeel better Have an interest in Have an interest in
medicine or dentistrymedicine or dentistry Like science classesLike science classes Have an excellent Have an excellent
memorymemory
?Interest questions found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Maybe a career inMaybe a career in
is right for you.is right for you.
This career cluster icon is being used with permission of the: States’ Career Initiative, 2007, www.career clusters.org
Health ScienceHealth Science
This career deals with:This career deals with:
providing diagnostic, therapeutic, supportive and research services in health care.
Jobs in this area include:Jobs in this area include:
* Optometrist* Chiropractor* Pharmacist* Medical records administrator
* Biostatistician* Hygienist* Paramedic
Career description and jobs possibilities found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Serieshttp://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Do you…Do you… Enjoy travelingEnjoy traveling Enjoy dining in Enjoy dining in
restaurantsrestaurants Like to cookLike to cook Want to help other Want to help other
people enjoy people enjoy themselvesthemselves
?Interest questions found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Maybe a career inMaybe a career in
is right for you.is right for you.
This career cluster icon is being used with permission of the: States’ Career Initiative, 2007, www.career clusters.org
Hospitality & TourismHospitality & Tourism
This career deals with:This career deals with:
providing lodging, food, recreation, organizing conventionsand travel-related services.
Jobs in this area include:Jobs in this area include:
* Travel agent* Hotel manager* Waiter or waitress* Chef
* Lifeguard* Recreation director* Convention manager
Career description and jobs possibilities found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Serieshttp://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Do you…Do you… Enjoy helping other Enjoy helping other
peoplepeople Have sympathy for Have sympathy for
people in unfortunate people in unfortunate situationssituations
Like to help people Like to help people feel and look betterfeel and look better
Enjoy shopping and Enjoy shopping and organizing partiesorganizing parties
?Interest questions found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Maybe a career inMaybe a career in
is right for you.is right for you.
This career cluster icon is being used with permission of the: States’ Career Initiative, 2007, www.career clusters.org
Human ServicesHuman Services
This career deals with:This career deals with:
helping families and tending to human needs.
Jobs in this area include:Jobs in this area include:
* Wedding consultant* Massage therapist* Social worker* Food pantry organizer
* Preschool teacher* Counselor* Home care aide
Career description and jobs possibilities found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Serieshttp://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Do you…Do you… Enjoy working with Enjoy working with
computerscomputers Have a fascination for Have a fascination for
technologytechnology Do well in mathDo well in math Create your own Create your own
computer program or computer program or video gamevideo game
?Interest questions found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Maybe a career inMaybe a career in
is right for you.is right for you.
This career cluster icon is being used with permission of the: States’ Career Initiative, 2007, www.career clusters.org
Information & TechnologyInformation & Technology
This career deals with:This career deals with:
the design, development, support and management of hardware, software and multimedia.
Jobs in this area include:Jobs in this area include:
* Network administrator* Webmaster* Data analyst* Technical writer
* Software engineer* Programmer* Digital media specialist
Career description and jobs possibilities found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Serieshttp://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Do you…Do you… Want to be a firefighter Want to be a firefighter
or police officeror police officer Have respect for the Have respect for the
lawlaw Like to help peopleLike to help people Think it would be Think it would be
exciting to work in a exciting to work in a courtroomcourtroom
?Interest questions found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Maybe a career inMaybe a career in
is right for you.is right for you.
This career cluster icon is being used with permission of the: States’ Career Initiative, 2007, www.career clusters.org
Law, Public Safety,Law, Public Safety,Corrections & SecurityCorrections & Security
This career deals with:This career deals with:
providing judicial, legal and protective services.
Jobs in this area include:Jobs in this area include:
* Firefighter* Police officer* Corrections officer* Lawyer
* Judge* Bailiff* Security guard
Career description and jobs possibilities found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Serieshttp://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Do you…Do you… Enjoy creating or Enjoy creating or
designing thingsdesigning things Do well at visualizing Do well at visualizing
concepts and ideasconcepts and ideas Like to work in a Like to work in a
factoryfactory Have good manual Have good manual
dexteritydexterity
?Interest questions found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Maybe a career inMaybe a career in
is right for you.is right for you.
This career cluster icon is being used with permission of the: States’ Career Initiative, 2007, www.career clusters.org
ManufacturingManufacturing
This career deals with:This career deals with:
performing the processing of materials into new products and production planning and control, maintenance,
and process engineering.
Jobs in this area include:Jobs in this area include:
* Factory production worker* Instrument control technician* Electrical equipment installer
* Quality control technician* Instrument maker* Sheet metal worker
Career description and jobs possibilities found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Serieshttp://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Do you…Do you… Love shoppingLove shopping See yourself as a See yourself as a
salespersonsalesperson Want to run your own Want to run your own
businessbusiness Enjoy creating Enjoy creating
advertisements or advertisements or public relations public relations campaignscampaigns
?Interest questions found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Maybe a career inMaybe a career in
is right for you.is right for you.
This career cluster icon is being used with permission of the: States’ Career Initiative, 2007, www.career clusters.org
Marketing, SalesMarketing, Sales& Service& Service
This career deals with:This career deals with:
performing wholesaling and retailing services and related marketing and services including merchandise management.
Jobs in this area include:Jobs in this area include:
* Distribution manager* Traffic clerk* Small business entrepreneur* Food products salesperson
* Marketing manager* Sales supervisor* Retail buyer
Career description and jobs possibilities found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Serieshttp://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Do you…Do you… Enjoy scienceEnjoy science Do well in mathDo well in math Enjoy building and Enjoy building and
fixing thingsfixing things Want to find answers Want to find answers
to questionsto questions
?Interest questions found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Maybe a career inMaybe a career in
is right for you.is right for you.
This career cluster icon is being used with permission of the: States’ Career Initiative, 2007, www.career clusters.org
Science, Technology,Science, Technology,Engineering & MathematicsEngineering & Mathematics
This career deals with:This career deals with:
providing scientific research and professional technical services including laboratory and testing services and research and
development.
Jobs in this area include:Jobs in this area include:
* Physicist* Biologist* Mechanical engineer* Statistician
* Electrical engineer* Nuclear technician* Astronomer
Career description and jobs possibilities found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Serieshttp://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Do you…Do you… Like to fly planes, Like to fly planes,
drive trucks, or pilot drive trucks, or pilot shipsships
Have good eyesight Have good eyesight and quick reflexesand quick reflexes
Have good ability at Have good ability at solving problemssolving problems
Understand Understand mechanicsmechanics
?Interest questions found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Serieshttp://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Maybe a career inMaybe a career in
is right for you.is right for you.
This career cluster icon is being used with permission of the: States’ Career Initiative, 2007, www.career clusters.org
Transportation, DistributionTransportation, Distribution& Logistics& Logistics
This career deals with:This career deals with:
the planning, management, and movement of people, materials and goods by road, air, rail and water.
Jobs in this area include:Jobs in this area include:
* Aircraft mechanic* Airline pilot* Bus driver* Locomotive engineer
* Ship captain* Truck driver* Civil engineer
Career description and jobs possibilities found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Serieshttp://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
So, what do you think?So, what do you think?
Did you see something of Did you see something of interest?interest?
The possibilitiesThe possibilities
are endlessare endless
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