1. Hannah October 2010

2. The 16 Career Clusters… Agriculture food and 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 & Security Manufacturing Marketing Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Transportation, distribution & Logistics

3. Agriculture food and natural resources In Demand Careers in SD… Pathways Farmer and Rancher Forest Conservation Worker Veterinary Assistant Ag Business Sales & Marketing Ag Processing Technology Agriculture Biotechnology Environmental Science Fundamental Animal Science Horticulture Wildlife and Fisheries

4. Agriculture food and natural resources The most unusual career in this cluster is water well driller One career in this cluster that would interest me is veterinarian Three facts about this career include: $47,000 to $144,000 a year Often work evenings and weekends Vets who treat large animals may have mobile clinics and work outdoors

5. Architecture & Construction In Demand Careers in SD… Pathways Carpenter Heating Air Conditioning Mechanic & Installer Construction Trades Manager Architectural Drafting Cabinetry Computer Assisted Drafting Entrepreneurship Intro to Building Trades Intro to Architecture and Construction Intro to Technology Education Residential Construction

6. Architecture & Construction The most unusual career in this cluster is Concrete Mason One career in this cluster that would interest me is Blacksmith Three facts about this career include: Minimum wage to $22 an hour for most May work outdoors in all weather conditions while installing their work On-the-job training

7. Arts, Audio/video Technology & communications In Demand Careers in SD… Pathways Telecommunications Line Installer /Repairer Graphic Designer Reporter and Correspondent Photographer Radio and Television Announcer Broadcast Technology Commercial Graphic Design Desktop Publishing Digital Animation Interior Design Multi-Media Design Photographic Arts Web Publishing and Design

8. Arts, Audio/video Technology & communications The most unusual career in this cluster is Sociologist One career in this cluster that would interest me is tattoo Artist Three facts about this career include: $15,000 to $50,000 a year or more A high school diploma is usually required Evening and weekend work is common

9. Business Management & Administration In Demand Careers in SD… Pathways Accountant and Auditor General and Operations Manager Management Analyst Office Manager Accounting Clerk Accounting I Business Communications Business Law Database Programming Desktop Publishing Entrepreneurship Introduction to Business Multi-Media Design

10. Business Management & Administration The most unusual career in this cluster is Certified Public Accountant One career in this cluster that would interest me is agent Three facts about this career include: -May work 10 to 14 hours a day -$28,000 to $150,000 a year for most -The median is about $63,000 a year -Post-secondary education in business or law is recommended -Many have at least a bachelor’s degree

11. Education & training In Demand Careers in SD… Pathways Secondary School Teacher Teacher Assistant Middle School Teacher Library Technician Education Administrator Human Development: Adolescence to Adulthood Human Development: Preschool to School Age Introduction to Education & Training Teaching & Training as a Profession

12. Education & training The most unusual career in this cluster is Coach One career in this cluster that would interest me is Computer Trainer Three facts about this career include: $20 to $100 an hour or more for self-employed trainers Post-secondary education or expertise gained through experience Organized

13. Finance In Demand Careers in SD… Pathways Financial Analyst Bill and Account Collector Loan Officer Claims Adjuster, Examiner and Investigator Insurance Sales Agent Accounting I Accounting II Banking Business Communications Entrepreneurship Intro to Financial Services Introduction to Business Risk Management and Insurance

14. Finance The most unusual career in this cluster is Venture Capitalist One career in this cluster that would interest me is Bookkeeper Three facts about this career include: The median is between $32,000 and $37,000 a year The work involves a lot of repetitive tasks Earnings depend on experience, education, location, and employer

15. Government & Public Administration In Demand Careers in SD… Pathways Compliance Officer Urban and Regional Planner Legislator Tax Examiner, Collector and Revenue Agent Government Program Eligibility Interviewer Foundations of CTE Government Service Learning Social Studies

16. Government & Public Administration The most unusual career in this cluster is Politician One career in this cluster that would interest me is Translator Three facts about this career include: $25 to $35 an hour for freelancers $22,000 to $67,000 a year The median is around $38,000 a year

17. Health Science In Demand Careers in SD… Pathways Radiologic Technologist and Technician Licensed Practical Nurse Pharmacy Technician Medical Records Healthy Information Technician Medical Assistant Biomedical Science Certified Nursing Assistant Health Science Careers I Health Science Careers II Human Body Systems Intro to Sports Medicine Medical Intervention Medical Terminology

18. Health Science The most unusual career in this cluster is Quality Controller One career in this cluster that would interest me is Veterinarian Three facts about this career include: $47,000 to $144,000 a year Most work in private practice A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree

19. Hospitality & Tourism In Demand Careers in SD… Pathways Food Preparer and Server Hotel and Resort Clerk Lodging Manager Food Service Manager Recreation Worker Accounting I Entrepreneurship Food Technology Hospitality & Tourism Management Intro to Hospitality & Tourism Nutrition and Wellness Restaurant Management / Culinary Arts I

20. Hospitality & Tourism The most unusual career in this cluster is Butcher One career in this cluster that would interest me is Race Car Driver Three facts about this career include: Unpaid to $10,000 a year for most drivers $100,000 a year or more for successful pro drivers Most drivers hold other jobs and race in their spare time

21. Human Services In Demand Careers in SD… Pathways Childcare Worker Residential Advisor Fitness Trainer/ Aerobic Instructor Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor Clergy Business Management Human Development: Prenatal to Toddlers Human Development: Preschool to School Age Intro to Human Services Nutrition and Wellness Serving Families and Communities

22. Human Services The most unusual career in this cluster is Sociologist One career in this cluster that would interest me is Wedding Planner Three facts about this career include: $20,000 to $60,000 a year or more No formal requirements Creative

23. Information Technology In Demand Careers in SD… Pathways Network Systems/ Data Communication Analyst Computer Software Systems Engineer Computer Software Applications Engineer Database Administrator Computer Analyst Computer Hardware Computer Programming Database Programming Electronics Multi-Media Design Networking Systems Visual Basic Programming Web Programming

24. Information Technology The most unusual career in this cluster is Quality Controller One career in this cluster that would interest me is Video Game Developer Three facts about this career include: $45,000 to $90,000 a year for most Most work 9 to 10 hours a day, and weekend work is common Marketing and business skills are helpful

25. Law, Public safety & Security In Demand Careers in SD… Pathways Emergency Medical Technician Paralegal/ Legal Assistant Detective/ Criminal Investigator Lawyer Fire Fighter Criminal Justice Foundations of CTE Government Psychology Service Learning

26. Law, Public safety & Security The most unusual career in this cluster is Forensic Scientist One career in this cluster that would interest me is Animal Services Worker Three facts about this career include: At least a high school diploma The median is about $32,000 a year Usually work 40 hours a week, which can include evening and weekend shifts

27. Manufacturing In Demand Careers in SD… Pathways Industrial Machinery Mechanic Welder Cabinet Maker and Bench Carpenter First-line Manager Machinist Computer Assisted Drafting Electronics Entrepreneurship - Intro to Manufacturing Intro to Technology Education Machine Tool Mechatronics / Robotics Welding Technology

28. Manufacturing The most unusual career in this cluster is One career in this cluster that would interest me is Steamfitter Three facts about this career include: Most work a 5-day, 40-hour week, but overtime is sometimes necessary $25 to $38 an hour for most A lot of work is done high up on ladders or scaffolds

29. Marketing In Demand Careers in SD… Pathways Retail Salesperson Customer Service Representative Sales Representative Office Clerk First-line Manager Business Law Entrepreneurship Marketing Management Marketing Merchandising Marketing Research Principles of Marketing Principles of Selling & Advertising Retail Marketing

30. Marketing The most unusual career in this cluster is Appraiser One career in this cluster that would interest me is Agent Three facts about this career include: The median is about $63,000 a year Many have at least a bachelor’s degree Many spend much of the day on the phone

31. Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics In Demand Careers in SD… Pathways Industrial Engineer Environmental Scientist Biological Technician Chemist Postsecondary Technical Education Teacher Alternate Energy Systems Computer Aided Drafting Electronics Engineering Design/Develop Introduction to Energy/ Power Introduction to Engineering Introduction to Tech Education Mechatronics / Robotic

32. Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics The most unusual career in this cluster is One career in this cluster that would interest me is Inventor Three facts about this career include: $80,000 a year or more for successful inventors $35,000 to $40,000 a year for somewhat successful inventors Many have a background in science or engineering

33. Transportation, distribution & Logistics In Demand Careers in SD… Pathways Truck Drivers Automotive Service Technician Bus/Truck Mechnic Shipping, Receiving & Traffic Clerk Industrial Truck/Tractor Operator ATV/Small Engine Mechanics Auto body Painting & Refinishing Automotive Brakes Automotive Electronics Entrepreneurship General Service Technician Intro to Energy/Power Intro to Technology Education

34. Transportation, distribution & Logistics The most unusual career in this cluster is Machinist One career in this cluster that would interest me is Race Car Mechanic Three facts about this career include: $25,000 to $100,000 a year for most Race car mechanic courses are offered by some private racing schools and technical institutes The work can be physically demanding

35. Career Cluster Exploration Reflection The top three Career Clusters that interest me include- Arts, A/V Technology & Communication, Education & Training, Human Services Through my exploration of the career clusters, I was most surprised by all the different types of jobs in the world.