C T E is. . . Technical Careers Education and Career Paths--World of Work

WORK and JOB WORK – paid or unpaid activity directed toward a purpose or goal that produces something of value to oneself and/or to society Work may be paid or unpaid, a job or volunteerism JOB – work people do for pay at a specific place or setting EMPLOYER – a person or business that pays an individual to work EMPLOYEE – Someone who works for a person or business for money (pay) EMPLOYABILITY – being well prepared to get and keep a job Career Paths--World of Work

Seven Work Values Financial Reward – being able to buy and enjoy the lifestyle we desire Creativity – creating, inventing, designing, developing products or ideas Helping Others – also known as Altruism Independence – being able to work in your own way Variety – being able to complete many types of tasks Environment – indoors, outdoors Prestige, Security, Achievement are also work values Career Paths--World of Work

WHY PEOPLE WORK? Money – Impacts our lifestyle Socialization – Interact with people Accomplishment – Personal Satisfaction Prestige – Feelings of Importance Personal Development – Interesting and Stimulating Challenges Mental Well-being – Life long learning Creativity – Solve Problems & Improve Life Career Paths--World of Work

OCCUPATION, CAREER and CAREER PATH OCCUPATION – a group of similar tasks or duties people perform for pay Examples: Chefs, Firefighters, Nurses, Musicians, Accountants, Scientists CAREER – work an individual does throughout his/her lifetime CAREER PATH – group of related occupations that require different skills Career Paths--World of Work

CAREER PATHWAYS Career Paths--World of Work

Family and consumer Sciences pathways Child Development Consumer Economics Services Family & Human Services Fashion Design, Manufacturing & Merchandising Food Science, Dietetics, & Nutrition Food Services & Culinary Arts Hospitality Services Interior Design Career Paths--World of Work

Health science and technology pathways Biotech Research & Development Biotechnology Health Informatics Medical Office Administrative Assistant Therapeutic Services Dental Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Medical Assistant Nursing Pharmacy Surgical Technician Therapeutic Rehabilitation/Exercise Career Paths--World of Work

Skilled & Technical Sciences Pathways Precision Production Trades Cabinetmaking/Millwork Drafting/CAD Graphics/Printing Machine Tool Welding Personal Service Cosmetology/Barbering Esthetician/Nail Technician Protective Service Firefighting Law Enforcement Visual Arts Commercial Art Commercial Photography Building Trades Carpentry Electrician HVAC Plumbing Communication Radio Broadcasting Technician Television Broadcasting Technician Mechanics & Repairs Automotive Collision Repair Automotive Service Technician Electronics Heavy Duty Diesel Career Paths--World of Work

Marketing Pathways Marketing Entrepreneurship Marketing Management Sales & Service Marketing Travel & Tourism Career Paths--World of Work

Information Technology Pathways Information Support & Services Database Development & Administration Technical Support Interactive Media Digital Media (Multimedia) Web Development & Administration Network Systems Programming/Software Development Career Paths--World of Work

Business pathways Accounting & Finance Business Administrative Support Business Entrepreneurship Business Management Business Technology Support Career Paths--World of Work

Agriculture pathways Agricultural Systems Technology Horticulture Science & Management Natural Resources Science & Management Production/Processing Animal Science Plant & Soil Science Science & Management Career Paths--World of Work

Technology & Engineering Pathways Pre-Engineering (Utah Pre-Engineering Program) Project Lead the Way (National Pre-Engineering Program) Career Paths--World of Work

THE WORLD OF WORK Industries Service-Producing Industries - produce or provide some type of business or personal service or intangible products Wholesale and Retail Sales, Transportation, Utilities, Government, Insurance, Finance Services--Business, Education, Legal, Social, Health, Personal Goods-Producing Industries - produce some type of tangible product Construction, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Mining, Forestry Career Paths--World of Work

TECHNOLOGY Take advantage of Your Opportunities—EXPLORE TECHNOLOGY! Sixteen of the 20 fastest-growing jobs are Technology based— that’s 80%! Take advantage of Your Opportunities—EXPLORE TECHNOLOGY! Career Paths--World of Work