1. WHAT UP? 8 TH GRADE!! ASHLEY FELDER COUNSELOR

2. WHO AM I? WHO AM I? ASHLEY MELISSA FELDER WHITESBURGGRISSOM AUBURN

3. WHO AM I? ASHLEY MELISSA FELDER AUBURN RECRUITER PASSPORT INC ALABAMA LAW

4. WHO ARE YOU? When your number is called say: NAME AND WHICH ONE ARE YOU? a. Spend time outside b. Like being in charge c. Enjoy helping others d. NASCAR, BMX, or Xgames fan e. Friends ask you for help in math and science f. Favorite thing is art g. Text faster than you talk h. Like to fix things and build things

5. WHAT TO EXPECT ABOUT THE EXPLORE : - Determines future core classes for high school -Shows career interests- Determines path for 4 year plan *Demographics and Career Portion English, Science, Math, and Reading Each test takes 30 minutes Break between test 2 and 3 Start time and stop time posted.

6. WHAT TO EXPECT ABOUT THE EXPLORE : OCTOBER 21- Monday Career Inventory OCTOBER 22-Tuesday TEST OCTOBER 23-Wednesday MAKEUPS

7. TEST TAKING TIPS *Plenty of sleep *Eat Breakfast *Take a shower *Watch the time *Answer every question. Not punished for guessing.

8. EXPLORE CAREER CLUSTERS

9. GROW YOUR FUTURE: AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES LIKE TO DO: FISHING, HUNTING, ANIMALS NEED: Organized Strong Science and Business Skills Desire to Protect and Manage Resources On Time Professional Appearance COULD YOU BE: GOLF COURSE TURF MANAGER JOBDEGREEAVG. SALARY Natural Sciences Manager Bachelors$106,400 VeterinarianProfessional$72,100 Environmental Engineer Bachelors$80,300 Farm Manager Bachelors$78,900 Meat and Fish Cutters Short Term$21,000

10. BUILD SUCCESS: ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION LIKE TO DO: WORKING WITH TOOLS, BUILDING THINGS, DRAWING NEED: Attention to Detail Follow Directions Work as a Team Math, Science, Time Management Work with Hands and Tools COULD YOU BE: UNDERWATER ROBOTIC WELDER JOBDEGREEAVG. SALARY ArchitectBachelors$70,000 Landscape Architect Bachelors$37,100 Civil EngineerBachelors$69,300 Elevator Installer Long Term OTJ Training $53,500 Electrical Repair Postsecondary OTJ Training $61,200

11. EXPRESS YOURSELF: ARTS, A/V TECHNOLOGY, COMMUNICATIONS LIKE TO DO: WRITE, ACT, SING, VISUAL ART, MUSICAL INSTRUMENT NEED: Passion For Your Art Perseverance and Self- Confidence Talent plus willingness to improve Time Management and Public Speaking COULD YOU BE: MULTIMEDIA ARTIST JOBDEGREEAVG. SALARY Broadcast News Bachelors$46,700 Graphic Designer Bachelors$40,300 Music Teacher Masters$52,600 EditorBachelors$41,000 WriterBachelors$55,700

12. BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION GOOD WITH NUMBERS, MANAGING MONEY, TEAM LEADER NEED: Math, English, and Public Speaking Attention to detail Being Organized Professional Appearance Enjoyment in working with people COULD YOU BE: SPORTS MARKETER JOBDEGREEAVG. SALARY Accounting Clerks Moderate OTJ Training $30,600 Data Entry Keyer Moderate OTJ Training $25,200 Financial Manager Bachelors$92,900 CEOBachelors$166,400 Advertising Sales Agent Moderate OTJ Training $35,500

13. EDUCATION AND TRAINING ENJOY: SCHOOL, COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, HELP OTHERS STUDY NEED: Strong study skills Enjoy learning new things Solid speaking skills Optimistic and confident Love working with others COULD YOU BE: OUTDOOR EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR JOBDEGREEAVG. SALARY Special Education Bachelors$50,800 Law TeacherProfessional Degree $56,600 College Biology Teacher Doctoral$100,400 Preschool Teacher OTJ Training$25,500 English Teacher Masters$44,900

14. MONEY TALK : FINANCE ENJOY: NUMBERS, EARNING AND TAKING CARE OF MONEY, LEADING PROJECTS NEED: Strong Math, English and Computer Skills Attention to Detail Organized and Reliable Love of Solving Puzzles and Brain Teasers Working with Others COULD YOU BE: FORENSIC LITIGATOR JOBDEGREEAVG. SALARY Insurance Underwriter Bachelors$46,000 Financial Analyst Bachelors$60,900 Credit AnalystBachelors$49,300 Bill CollectorOTJ Training$27,600 Financial Advisor Bachelors$78,200

15. GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION ENJOY:NEWS AND CURRENT EVENTS, SGA, HELPING OTHERS WITH PROBLEMS NEED: Strong Math, English, and Public Speaking Skills Desire to Help Others Good Listening and Time Management Skills Enjoys working on a team Leadership, Debate, or SGA Experience COULD YOU BE: FOREIGN SERVICE DIPLOMATIC COURIER JOBDEGREEAVG. SALARY Mail CarrierOTJ Training$51,200 Criminal Investigator Bachelors$50,400 Urban PlannerMasters$53,100 Transportation Inspector OTJ Training$62,300 Financial Examiner Bachelors$65,300

16. SAVING LIVES: HEALTH SCIENCE ENJOY: HELPING OTHERS, SCIENCE, HOW THE HUMAN BODY WORKS NEED: Strong Math, Science, and Computer Skills Attention to Detail Desire to Help Others Ability to Work on a Team COULD YOU BE: CYTOTECHNOLOGIST JOBDEGREEAVG. SALARY OrthodontistDoctoral$166,400 Registered Nurse Associates$55,000 Pharmacy Technician OTJ Training$23,700 SurgeonDoctoral$166,400 Home Health Aide OTJ Training$18,300

17. BE OUR GUEST: HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM ENJOY: DIFFERENT COUNTRIES, TRAVEL AND SPORTS, FRIENDLY NEED: Strong English and Public Speaking Skills Love to travel, sports, or learning other languages, Being organized and on time Professional Appearance Enjoy working with others COULD YOU BE: HUNTING GUIDE JOBDEGREEAVG. SALARY ChefOTJ$36,600 Lodging Manager OTJ$39,400 Set DesignerBachelors$46,200 InterpreterOTJ$32,700 Food Service Manager Related Work Experience $46,900

18. LEND A HELPING HAND: HUMAN SERVICES ENJOY: GOOD LISTENER, HELP OTHERS WITH PROBLEMS, COSMETOLOGY NEED: Strong English and Public SpeakingSkills Patience and Compassion Work under pressure Love working with others COULD YOU BE: ART THERAPIST JOBDEGREEAVG. SALARY Property Manager Bachelors$68,300 CounselorMasters$35,300 Fitness Trainer OTJ$31,800 ClergyMasters$39,600 Community Service Manager Bachelors$53,300

19. MAKING CONNECTIONS: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ENJOY: WORK WITH COMPUTERS, SOLVING PUZZLES, TAKE MACHINES APART NEED: Strong Math, English, Computer Skills Problem-solving, organization, time management skills Ability to adapt and respond quickly to change Teamwork skills COULD YOU BE: REMOTE SENSING SPECIALIST JOBDEGREEAVG. SALARY Computer Engineer Bachelors$96,200 Computer Programmer Bachelors$69,300 Database Administrator Bachelors$62,400 Computer Support Specialist Associates$41,300 Network Systems Analyst Bachelors$61,000

20. SERVE AND PROTECT: LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, SECURITY ENJOY: HELPING PEOPLE, LEADER OF A TEAM, FOLLOWING RULES NEED: Strong English and Public Speaking Skills Ability to follow strict rules and meet ethical standards Being organized and on time Desire to help people Teamwork skills COULD YOU BE: FOREST FIREFIGHTER JOBDEGREEAVG. SALARY LawyerDoctoral$103,000 JudgeBachelor$44,600 Fire InspectorOTJ$50,700 Emergency Management Specialist OTJ$44,000 Correctional Officer OTJ$52,500

21. MANUFACTURING ENJOY: DESIGN AND BUILD, FACTORY, NEW TECHNOLOGY NEED: Strong Math, English, and Computer Skills Imagination and attention to detail Being organized and on time Time management and teamwork skills Ability to follow and give directions COULD YOU BE: MULTICRAFT AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN JOBDEGREEAVG. SALARY Radio RepairBachelors$44,000 Power Plant Operator OTJ$58,800 Mechanical Engineering Tech Associates$39,900 Telecommunicati ons Equipment Installer OTJ$52,300 Chemical Plant Operator OTJ$54,500

22. STEM ENJOY: GOOD GRADES IN MATH AND SCIENCE, FIX, DESIGN AND BUILD TINGS, WORKING ON PROJECTS AS A TEAM NEED: Strong math, science, and communication skills Focus and attention to detail Being organized and on time Being interested in using high tech tools to solve problems Enjoyment in working on a team COULD YOU BE: SOUND ENGINEER JOBDEGREEAVG. SALARY EngineersBachelors$108,100 Computer Research Doctoral Degree $101,700 Chemical Technician Associate’s Degree $38,300 Surveying and Mapping Technician OTJ$30,700 Aerospace Engineer Bachelors$111,300

23. MARKETING: SOLD ON SUCCESS ENJOY: CONVINCING FRIENDS TO FOLLOW LEAD, ENJOY ART, WRITING, PUBLIC SPEAKING NEED: Strong Communication, Math, and Technical Skills Creativity Organization and Time Management Skills Professional Appearance Enjoyment in working with people COULD YOU BE: FLORAL DESIGNER JOBDEGREEAVG. SALARY Real Estate Sales OTJ$47,500 Customer Service OTJ$26,900 Market Research Analysts Bachelors$53,300 Sales RepOTJ$82,300 Real Estate Broker OTJ$44,800

24. TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION, AND LOGISTICS ENJOY: NASCAR, BOATING, OR BMX, TRAVEL, OPERATING TOOLS AND MACHINES NEED: Strong Math, Science, and Computer Skills Attention to Detail Being Organized and On Time Ability to Think and Act Quickly Strength and Coordination COULD YOU BE: AVIONICS TECHNICIAN JOBDEGREEAVG. SALARY Airline PilotBachelors$90,000 Commercial PilotOTJ$80,300 Railroad Conductor OTJ$44,800 Bridge TenderOTJ$51,200 Ship EngineerOTJ$50,200

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26. YOUR FUTURE IS YOURS TO TAKE 1. DECIDE WHO YOU WANT TO BE 2. EXPLORE JOBS 3. CREATE A PLAN