What is the Finance Career Cluster? An introduction to the Finance Career Exploration Module

About the Cluster One of the 16 national Career Clusters Involves planning, managing, and providing: Services for financial planning Banking, insurance, and business financial management Has four career pathways

Cluster Name Career Pathways Banking and Related Services Pathway Ex: Loan Officer Business Financial Management Pathway Ex: Financial Controller Financial and Investment Planning Pathway Ex: Financial Manager Insurance Services Pathway Ex: Underwriter

Traits of People in the Finance Field Strong background in math and science Good technical skills Great communication skills Detail-oriented Like working with computers Enjoy reading financial information

Fastest Growing Finance Careers (2006 –2016) Financial Analysts Personal Financial Advisors Customer Service Representatives Financial Services – Securities and Commodities Actuaries Bill and Account Collectors Budget Analysts Brokerage Clerks Accountants and auditors Http://www.achievetexas.org

Top 10 Finance Careers Financial Manager Economist Actuary Personal Financial Advisor Financial Securities: Securities Financial Analyst Market Research Analyst Budget Analyst Credit Analyst Accountants and Auditors

Tentative Module Schedule Day 1 - Module Introduction Day 2 - Explore the Banking and Related Services Pathway Day 3 - Explore the Business Financial Management Pathway Day 4 - Explore the Financial and Investment Planning Pathway

Tentative Module Schedule Day 5 - Explore Insurance Services Pathway Day 6 - Self assessments Day 7 - A Career Journey Day 8 - In the News Day 9 - Scavenger Hunt Day 10 - Portfolio Maintenance, ETC.

Expectations Participation in all activities Good behavior Respectfulness to all guests and other students Close attention to assignment deadlines and instructions

Assignment #1 Career Pathway Matching Activity

Sources www.online.onetcenter.org www.careerclusters.org www.achievetexas.org