1. Today is the first day of the rest of your life…
What do you plan to do with it?

2. One thing for sure- You won’t be able to do this!
Career Tech Ed has one primary goal:
Get you out of the hammock and into a career!

3. Living in SoCal isn’t cheap, and it gets more expensive every year.
Rent/Mortgage
Transportation

4. And what about…
Groceries
Fun stuff

5. And don’t forget…
Insurance
Kids

6. One more little detail…

7. CTE wants to get you ready for a life of work in a vocation you love
“Find a job doing something you enjoy and you’ll never work a day in your life.” -Confucius

8. Here’s what we’re doing in CTE…
California Reality Check: What does it cost to live in SoCal?
California Career Zone: What careers will match (and finance!) my lifestyle? What kind of work will I be doing?
College & Career Preparation: What’s the best school to prepare me for my chosen career?
Making the Right Money Moves: Setting smart financial goals.

9. Career Tech Ed: Partners with…
ROP (Regional Occupational Program)
Local Business
Career Exploration
Welding
Auto body & paint
Fashion
Computer business software
Computer networking
Health & Medical
Guest speakers who can present a pathway to a career in a variety of occupations;
Field Trips to the workplace- Get up close and personal with your chosen occupation;
Internships & jobs

10. Some 2nd Quarter Career Choices:
Small business owner- auto repair
Small business owner- body art/tattoo
Graphic Design
Nursing
Welding
Politics
Construction

11. Ask your Counselor about 4th quarter CTE, and jumpstart your Career Preparation!