1. Career Orientation— 2nd Edition
Unit 3:
Planning a Career

2. Objective 1—Trends in Career Opportunities
Slower growth
More diversity
Labor force will become older
Higher growth for service-producers
Replacements account of 3/5 of openings
Fastest-growing occupations are in computer technology and health care
Education is essential

3. “Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other
“Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” President John F. Kennedy

4. Did You Know? In 1900, less than 14 percent of all Americans graduated from high school. By 1999, that figure had increased to 83 percent.

5. Words You Should Know:
Entrepreneur assuming the risk as an individual of owning and operating a business to earn money and make a profit
Private sector working in a company or organization that focuses on making a profit
Public sector working in a local, state, or national government organization

6. Objective 3—Steps in Identifying Careers
Define needs and wants
Identify possible careers
Gather career information
Evaluate your choices
Choose a career path
Design a plan
Be flexible
Continue to evaluate

7. Did You Know?
What do Walt Disney, Charles Lindbergh, William Faulkner, and Bing Crosby have in common? They were all postal workers. Disney was a substitute carrier; Lindbergh was a contract airmail pilot; novelist Faulkner was a Postmaster; and singer and actor Crosby was a clerk.

8. Objective 4—Career Information Sources
Career consultants
Counselors
Educational institutions
Employers
Internet
Personal contacts
Professional societies, journals
Libraries, career centers, guidance offices
Trade associations, magazines

9. Objective 5—Career Clusters
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Architecture & Construction
Arts, A/V Technology & Communications
Business, Management, & Administration

10. Objective 5—Career Clusters cont.
Education & Training
Finance
Government & Public Administration
Health Science
Hospitality & Tourism

11. Objective 5—Career Clusters cont.
Human Services
Information Technology
Law, Public Safety, & Security
Manufacturing

12. Objective 5—Career Clusters cont.
Marketing
Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics
Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics

13. Objective 6—Success as an Entrepreneur
Personal characteristics:
Adaptable/Committed
Competitive
Creative
Drive/sense of urgency/ achievement-oriented
Farsighted/aware
Honest
Leadership ability
Realistic
Responsible
Self-confident
Self-control/emotional stability

14. Objective 6—Success as an Entrepreneur
Skills and Experience:
Interpersonal/social skills
Management/supervisory skills or experience
Organizing skills
Planning skills
Related work experience
Other …
Basic skills
Business education/ skills or experience
Communication skills
Decision-making skills
Hiring skills

15. Did You Know? At the turn of the 20th century, about 38 percent of the labor force worked on farms. By the end of the century, that figure was less than 3 percent.

16. Career Tips for Teens Finish high school Plan your career
Learn how to conduct a good job search
Consider continuing your education
Develop basic computer skills

17. Career Tips for Teens Gain experience early
Research career information
Value your personal interest and abilities
Keep learning

18. Career Orientation— 2nd Edition
Copyright 2007
Curriculum and
Instructional Materials Center,
Oklahoma Department of
Career and Technology Education