personal finance: module 1 lesson 1 determining your destiny

Personal Finance: Module 1 Lesson 1

Determining Your Destiny

“Begin with the end in mind.”–Steven Covey, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Determining Your Destiny • Slide 2

General Introduction to Planning

Have you ever Been in a football huddle?

Played Angry Birds?

Left a few minutes early to gas up?

Waited a few minutes until the rain let up?


You’ve been invited to a huge birthday

party in a nearby town that you’ve never visited …

what steps would you take to make sure you

can attend?


Dream BIG!


Who has dreams of owning a home?

Who would like to travel the world?

What about learning another language?

Continuing your education?

What are your dreams, likes, hobbies,

talents, desires, and aspirations?

Do you enjoy medical shows?

Do you like to cook?

Do you enjoy crime scene investigation?

Do you like helping people?


What type of lifestyle do you see for yourself?

Let’s find out!


Learn about yourself

Links and ActivitiesLearn About Yourself

Drive of Your Life (online simulation)

Skill Profiler

Printables/WorksheetsClues for Clarifying Your Interests


https://secure.collegefortn.org/Career_Planning/Learn_About_Yourself/Learn_About_Yourself.aspx

http://www.driveofyourlife.org/

http://www.careerinfonet.org/skills/skills_list.aspx

http://studentaffairs.stanford.edu/sites/default/files/cdc/files/Clues_For_Clarifying_Your_I.pdf

So many potential career paths to explore…

Career choices in IT (information technology)

Exactly what is a “green” job?

Do you want to work in the music industry (but can’t sing or play an instrument)?

Do you know someone who is an electrician, engineer, or investment banker?


Introduction to

CareerClusters

16 broad career areas identified by the U.S. Department

of Education

Designed to narrow down your choices to help organize

your career exploration


Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Careers in production, processing, marketing, distributing,

financing, and developing agricultural commodities and

resources

Veterinarian

Farmer

Produce buyer

Water quality manager


Architecture and Construction

Careers in designing, planning, managing, constructing,

building and maintaining the built environment (roads,

buildings, bridges, etc.)

Carpenter

Electrician

Landscape architect

Metalworker/welder


Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication

Careers in designing, producing, exhibiting, performing,

writing, and publishing multimedia content including

visual and performing arts and design,

journalism, and entertainment services

News reporter

Graphic designer

Photographer

Animator


Business, Management, and Administration

Careers in planning, organizing, directing and evaluating

business functions essential to efficient and productive

business operations

Data entry specialist

Real estate agent

Project manager

Human resources manager


Education and Training

Careers in planning, managing, and providing education and

training services; related learning support services such as

administration, teaching/training, administrative support, library

and professional support services

Librarian

Teacher

School counselor


Finance

Careers in planning and related services for financial

and investment planning, banking, insurance, and business

financial management

Accountant

Stockbroker

Banker

Insurance underwriter

Financial planner


Government and Public Administration

Careers in planning and executing government functions

at the local, state, and federal levels, including

governance, national security, foreign service, planning,

revenue and taxation, and regulations

Military

Politician

Postal worker

Court clerk


Health Science

Careers in planning, managing, and providing healthcare and

medical services, therapeutic services, diagnostic services,

health informatics, support services, and biotechnology

research and development

Laboratory technician

Paramedic/EMT

Pharmacy technician

Dietician


Hospitality and Tourism

Careers involved in business or leisure services such

as travel and transportation, hotels and lodging, food and

beverage, event planning, gaming, and associated

recreational amusements and attractions

Hotel manager

Chef

Travel agent

Museum guide


Human Services

Careers involved in meeting family and human needs

such as counseling and mental health services, family and

community services, personal care, and consumer services.

Social worker

Preschool teacher

Funeral director

Hairdresser

Marriage and


family therapist

Information Technology

Occupations related to the design, development, support and

management of computer systems (hardware, software,

multimedia, data, and network and integration services)

Network administrator

Web designer

Computer programmer

Cable TV technician


Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

Careers in planning, managing, and providing legal, public

safety and corrections, and protective services including

information security, homeland security, and professional and

technical support services

Fire fighter

Probation officer

Forensic scientist

Paralegal


Manufacturing

Careers in planning, managing, and processing of

materials and performing related support activities such

as production planning and control, maintenance, and

manufacturing/process engineering

Robotics tech

Jeweler

Assembly worker

Hazardous material


removal technician

Marketing, Sales, and Service

Careers in planning, managing, and performing marketing

activities to reach organizational objectives such as brand

management, professional sales, merchandising, marketing

communications, and market research

Small business owner

Customer service

Fashion design/


representative

merchandising

Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

Careers in planning, management, and movement of

people, materials, or goods (for commercial purposes) by

road, pipeline, air, rail, and water as well as related support

services

Warehouse manager

Truck driver

Aircraft mechanic

Taxi driver


Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)

Careers related to science, technology, engineering, and math

include planning, managing, and providing scientific research

and professional and technical services and laboratory and

testing services as well as research/development services.

Chemical engineer

Ecologist

Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration technician

Cardiovascular technician

ALL CAREERS?


Career Cluster Surveys

Links and Activities

Learn About Yourself - Career Cluster Survey

Printables/Worksheets

Career Cluster Interest Survey


https://secure.collegefortn.org/Career_Planning/Learn_About_Yourself/Learn_About_Yourself.aspx

http://financeintheclassroom.org/downloads/Career_Cluster_Interest_Survey.pdf

Resources to help you explore careers

Links and Activities

Occupational Outlook Handbook

My Next Move

Videos

Explore Career Videos


http://www.bls.gov/oco/

http://www.mynextmove.org/

http://knowitall.scetv.org/careeraisle/students/hs/index.cfm

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