Learning About Careers Chapter 13

Agriculture & Natural Resources Agriculturally related job Workers in natural resources focus on ways to improve the present and future quality of life Know at least 3 occupations – pg.224

Architecture & Construction This cluster involves careers in design, building, and maintenance of physical structures Carpenters, Contractors, Electricians, Painters, Plumbers, etc.

Arts, Audiovisual Technology, and Communications Under this cluster, you would like a career that includes designing, performing, or writing High school courses in speech, creative writing, journalism, and drama can help you prepare for a career in this field.

Business & Administration Most business employees work in an office setting They perform many tasks to keep businesses and organizations running smoothly on a day-to-day basis Careers found on pg. 230 (know at least 3)

Education & Training These careers involve planning, managing and providing education and training services Teachers, Nannies, Physical trainers

Finance Very simple!!! Involves careers that manages $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Some careers in this cluster are: Bank clerks and tellers, Financial planners, Loan officers, Stockbrokers, etc.

Government and Public Administration Careers in this cluster involve government, legislative, administrative, and regulatory services Some careers in this field include: City manager, Legislator, Postal worker, Defense strategists

Health Science This cluster is all about helping to keep people healthy of helping to heal people who are injured or ill

Hospitality and Tourism A very fun career cluster! Careers in this cluster involve travel agents, hotel managers, chefs, sports instructors, etc.

Human Services  They involve helping others enjoy their lives as well as making them more comfortable  Help, protect, nurture or provide service for other people

Information Technology Careers in this cluster are computer-based careers. IT careers is the fastest-changing careers!

Law and Public Safety The focus of this cluster is to help people stay safe through judicial, legal, and protective services. Attorneys, Correction officers, FBI agents, firefighters, Judges, Law clerks, Police Officers, etc.

Manufacturing  This cluster involves processing foods and chemicals. They also knit and weave textiles  Blue-collar workers: Instrument makers, Machinists, Foundry workers  White-collar workers: Inspectors, Engineers, Scientists, etc

Retail/Wholesale Sales and Service Career opportunities include planning, managing, and buying merchandise and services

Scientific Research and Engineering In this career, you will be involved in physical science, social science, or engineering Some careers involve: Chemists, Mathematicians, Oceanographers

Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Transportation by land, water, and air offers many opportunities for employment Such careers are: Pilots, Truck drivers, Warehouse managers

ASSIGNMENT!!!! Complete “Facts in Review” questions on page 260 Complete “Facts in Review” questions on page 260 Complete #’s: 2, 5, 7, 9, 10, and 14 Complete #’s: 2, 5, 7, 9, 10, and 14