Career Development: Government and Public Administration Careers West Haralson Elementary

What is a Career Cluster? A career cluster is a large grouping of jobs that are similar

5 th Requirements Finance Careers Government and Public Administration Careers Information Technology Careers Marketing Careers Career Inventory using GCIS Jr. Class Presentation Participate in Career Day

Government Careers Includes jobs in governing at local, state and national levels, public safety, protective services and national security

Governing Careers What do we call the person who governs or presides over the United States of America?” What do we call the person who governs or presides over the state of Georgia? What do we call the person who governs or presides over our city? They make decisions for the good of the people who live in towns, states, and the nation

Examples of Governing Careers dClusterVideos/career-and-cluster-videos.aspx Being a Legislaturehttp:// dClusterVideos/career-and-cluster-videos.aspx videos/videos/treasurer/index.shtmlhttp://kids.usa.gov/watch- videos/videos/treasurer/index.shtml Treasurer of the United States -w Kid President Meets the Presidenthttps:// -w

Skills Needed to Work in Governing Careers Public Speaking Skills Decision Making Skills Being Able to Compromise Representing the People Standing Firm with Your Beliefs

Protection/Security Careers What jobs do you think people do to protect us in our town? Who do we depend on to help protect the entire United States of America? –Army –Navy –Marines –Air Force –Coast Guard

Skills Needed to Work in Military Careers gF8military basic traininghttps:// gF8 Physically Prepared Not Give Up Be Prepared to Take Orders ?bckey=AQ~~,AAAACjBzpDE~,_n qIRSl6u890xUH07p_zFZP0nGso4qS7&bclid=0 &bctid= ASVAB testhttp://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid ?bckey=AQ~~,AAAACjBzpDE~,_n qIRSl6u890xUH07p_zFZP0nGso4qS7&bclid=0 &bctid= –Gives the military an idea of what jobs you will perform the highest and be the most successful

ASVAB Test Sample Questions General Science 1. An eclipse of the sun throws the shadow of the A. moon on the sun B. moon on the earth C. earth on the sun D. earth on the moon Arithmetic Reasoning 2. How many 36-passenger buses will it take to carry 144 people? A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 6

ASVAB Test Sample Questions Word Knowledge 3. The wind is variable today. A. mild B. steady C. shifting D. chilling Paragraph Comprehension 4. Twenty-five percent of all household burglaries can be attributed to unlocked windows or doors. Crime is the result of opportunity plus desire. To prevent crime, it is each individual’s responsibility to: A. provide the desire B. provide the opportunity C. prevent the desire D. prevent the opportunity

ASVAB Test Sample Questions Mathematics Knowledge 5. If X + 6 = 7, then X is equal to A. -1 B. 0 C. 1 D. 7/6 Electronics Information 6. Which of the following has the least resistance? A. wood B. iron C. rubber D. silver

ASVAB Test Sample Questions Auto and Shop Information 7. A car uses too much oil when which of the following parts are worn? A. pistons B. piston rings C. main bearings D. connecting rods Mechanical Comprehension 8. Which post holds up a greater part of the load? A. post a B. post b C. both equal D. not clear

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