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Choosing your Career Pathway & Examining What the Future Holds

Career Cluster is group of careers that share common features The 16 Career Clusters Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Architecture & Construction Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications Business, Management & Administration Education & Training Finance Government & Public Administration Health Science Hospitality & Tourism Human Services Information Technology Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Manufacturing Marketing, Sales & Service Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

Career Pathways is a smaller group of jobs within a career cluster that use similar skills Each career cluster contains several career pathways You can start in a lower-level job in a career path and, with more education and experience, move up within that path

Here are a few examples of Career Paths: Example 1 "Patient Care" is a path within the "Health Science" career cluster Moving up could be viewed in this progression Home Health Aide → Nursing Assistant → Licensed Practical Nurse Example 2 "Administrative Support" is a path within the "Business, Management & Administration" career cluster Moving up could be viewed in this progression Receptionist → Office Clerk → Office Manager

Finding the right career for you is a process

Individuals utilize personality assessment tools to assist in finding what career is the right one for them. MYERS-BRIGGS INDICATOR MY CAREERTOPIA ASSESSMENT

Take Out Your Career Pathways Chart 1.On the back of the chart list at least three things under Interests, Aptitude and Strengths 2. With those responses in mind: A.Examine the six Career Pathways in the first column. B. Go to the next column and ask, “Is this career path for me”? C.Under Career Categories find two that fit you – again reflect on Interests, Aptitude and Strengths. D.Check to see if the Courses in school would fit your aptitude and strengths E.Finally select two careers and go to the back and record them in Career Objectives

* * It is important to uncover career choices that are in demand. * Our world is ever changing. As you process a career path for yourself now, it is critical you are constantly mindful of future career choices. The DID YOU KNOW video brings this awareness about.

Potential 2022 Career Pathways  Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists What They Do: Research market conditions to help guide sales and marketing decisions average wage $60,300 – 2022 predicted job openings 131,000 – Bachelor’s Degree  Software Systems Developers What They Do: Develop high-level software systems in a variety of industries average wage $99,000 – 2022 predicted job openings 82,000 – Bachelor’s Degree  Registered Nurses What They Do: Assess patients' needs and provide care to patients. $65,470 median annual wage in ,800 predicted job openings by 2022 – Associates Degree  Elementary School Teachers What They Do: Teach children foundational skills and concepts. $53,400 median annual wage in ,000 predicted job openings by 2022 – Bachelor’s Degree

Potential 2022 Career Pathways  Accountants and Auditors What They Do: Analyze financial records and ensure compliance with financial requirements and standards. $63,550 median annual wage in ,700 predicted job openings by 2022 – Bachelor’s Degree  General and Operations Managers What They Do: Direct and coordinate the operations and staff of organizations. $95,440 median annual wage in ,100 predicted job openings by 2022 Bachelor’s Degree  Carpenter What They Do: Construct houses, other structures, and various frames and fixtures out of wood. $39,940 median annual wage in ,200 predicted job openings by 2022 High school diploma or Trade School What skills and educational levels are employers currently demanding of recent hires – and what will they demand in the future?