1. 5 Star Occupations
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2. What is a 5-Star Career? Has a higher median wage
Has a high employment outlook—there are a lot of openings each year and the number of openings is increasing each year

3. Make a list of careers you think might be 5-Star Careers.
As we go through the lists with the class, check the boxes of any careers that match what other groups put.

4. Why are 5 Star Careers Important?
When choosing an occupation, it’s a good idea to look at the pluses and the minuses of that career.
5-Star careers are the surest way to a reliable, stable occupation.
However, that does not mean that they are the only “good jobs.” Pick a career that works for you and your interests.
All careers have pros and cons—go into that career knowing what your challenges may be!
Don’t just believe what you see on TV. Talk to someone who has that job, if you can, or do online research before you decide. The reality may be quite different from what you think!

5. What is STEM? S T E M
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6. Look over this list of STEm careers and check the box if it interests you.? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

7. Look over this list of STEm careers and check the box if it interests you.? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

8. Look over this list of STEm careers and check the box if it interests you.? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

9. Conventional
Realistic
Enterprising
Investigative
Social
Artistic

10. Enterprising
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11. Investigative
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12. Realistic
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13. Artistic
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14. Social
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15. Conventional
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16. How many years for each degree?
Masters
Bachelors
Certification
Doctorate
Associates 6
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17. Science
Science workers study the physical and natural world through observation and experimentation. Science workers can also inform public policy, such as by providing data to support limits on the use of toxic chemicals. The work of scientists often involves research, writing proposals and academic papers, and presenting findings. Science technicians collect samples, conduct experiments, and do other tasks to assist scientists in those efforts. If you HAD TO CHOOSE one of the areas in the colored text box to study, what would it be?
Space Sciences
Earth Sciences
Life Sciences
Chemistry
Physics
Genetics
Ecology
Neuroscience
Pathology
Nutrition
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18. Technology
Technology workers use science and engineering to create and troubleshoot computer and information systems. For example, some tech workers develop software applications and build and maintain computer networks and databases. Technology work connects people, making all forms of communication—including business transactions, video sharing, and mobile browsing—faster and less expensive. The work often involves designing, testing, maintaining, and improving computer software, hardware, systems, and networks. If you HAD TO CHOOSE one of the areas in the colored text box to study, what would it be?
Computer Science
Information Science
Operating Systems
Artificial Intelligence
Programming
Cryptography
Mobile Computing
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19. Engineering
Engineers and engineering technicians use math, science, and technology to solve real-world problems. The work often involves developing systems, structures, products, or materials. For example, a civil engineer might design a new train station to accommodate more passengers, and an environmental engineering technician might help create an environmental remediation device.
If you HAD TO CHOOSE one of the areas in the colored text box to study, what would it be?
Aerospace
Petroleum
Textiles
Civil
Mechanical
Industrial
Electrical
Etc.
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20. Mathematics
Math workers use numerical, spatial, and logical relationships to study and solve problems. For example, an operations research analyst helps organizations identify practices that improve efficiency, and a mathematical technician applies standard formulas to technological problems in engineering and physical sciences. Mathematics is the technical foundation for science, engineering, and technology. The work often involves finding patterns in data or abstract logic. These patterns can be used to draw general conclusions about data, to test mathematical relationships, and to model the real world.
If you HAD TO CHOOSE one of the areas in the colored text box to study, what would it be?
Algebra
Statistics
Calculous
Game Theory
Geometry
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