3. What do you want to be…

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5. There’s no better time to start thinking about it than

6. MIDDLE SCHOOL Explore your interests and abilities Explore your interests and abilities Learn what career options are out there Learn what career options are out there Plan what courses you should take in high school to prepare for your career choices Plan what courses you should take in high school to prepare for your career choices Is the perfect time to:

7. The US Department of Education has developed what they call to help students do career planning

8. The purpose of this presentation is to introduce you to these 16 career clusters

9. The 16 Career Clusters Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Architecture & Construction Arts, A/V Technology & Communications Business, Management & Administration Education & TrainingFinanceGovernment & Public AdministrationHealthScience Hospitality & TourismHumanServicesInformationTechnology Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security ManufacturingMarketing, Sales & Service Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Transportation, Distribution & Logistics as defined by the US Dept of Ed

10. Do you… Have a green thumb Have a green thumb Like working with plants and animals Like working with plants and animals Enjoy working outside Enjoy working outside ? Interest questions found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml

11. Maybe a career in is right for you. This career cluster icon is being used with permission of the: States’ Career Initiative, 2007, www.career clusters.orgwww.career clusters.org

12. Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources This career deals with: planning, managing, and performing agricultural production, horticulture and landscaping services. Jobs in this area include: * Mining * Animal breeder * Fish and game warden * Groundskeeper * Greenhouse manager * Farm manager * Animal trainer Career description and jobs possibilities found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml

13. Do you… Like making designs or models Like making designs or models Enjoy beautiful and historic buildings Enjoy beautiful and historic buildings Like working with plans and blueprints Like working with plans and blueprints ? Interest questions found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml

14. Maybe a career in is right for you. This career cluster icon is being used with permission of the: States’ Career Initiative, 2007, www.career clusters.orgwww.career clusters.org

15. Architecture & Construction This career deals with: designing, planning, managing, building and maintaining the built environment. Jobs in this area include: * Drafter * Urban Planner * Brick Mason Career description and jobs possibilities found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml * Architect * Electrician * Surveyor

16. Do you… Have an interest in TV, film or radio Have an interest in TV, film or radio Like to perform music Like to perform music Have a talent for writing Have a talent for writing Like to work with technology Like to work with technology ? Interest questions found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml

17. Maybe a career in is right for you. This career cluster icon is being used with permission of the: States’ Career Initiative, 2007, www.career clusters.orgwww.career clusters.org

18. Arts, A/V Technology & Communications This career deals with: designing, producing, performing, writing and publishing multimedia content. Jobs in this area include: * Audio designer * Musician * Cable TV engineer * Journalist * Animator * Actor * Broadcaster Career description and jobs possibilities found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml

19. Do you… Like working with numbers Like working with numbers See yourself as a natural leader See yourself as a natural leader Have a talent for organizing and planning Have a talent for organizing and planning Have precision, responsibility and creativity Have precision, responsibility and creativity ? Interest questions found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml

20. Maybe a career in is right for you. This career cluster icon is being used with permission of the: States’ Career Initiative, 2007, www.career clusters.orgwww.career clusters.org

21. Business, Management & Administration This career deals with: organizing, directing, performing and evaluating business operations. Jobs in this area include: * Accountant * Human resource manager * Administrative assistant * Receptionist * Interviewer * Marketing manager Career description and jobs possibilities found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml

22. Do you… Enjoy teaching others Enjoy teaching others Feel comfortable with public speaking Feel comfortable with public speaking Have creativity Have creativity Enjoy working with children or teenagers Enjoy working with children or teenagers ? Interest questions found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml

23. Maybe a career in is right for you. This career cluster icon is being used with permission of the: States’ Career Initiative, 2007, www.career clusters.orgwww.career clusters.org

24. Education & Training This career deals with: planning, managing and providing education and training services. Jobs in this area include: * Elementary teacher * High school teacher * Principal * Child care worker * College professor * Physical trainer Career description and jobs possibilities found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml

25. Do you… Enjoy working with numbers Enjoy working with numbers Do well in math Do well in math Have an interest in the stock market Have an interest in the stock market Feel confident handling other people’s money Feel confident handling other people’s money ? Interest questions found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml

26. Maybe a career in is right for you. This career cluster icon is being used with permission of the: States’ Career Initiative, 2007, www.career clusters.orgwww.career clusters.org

27. Finance This career deals with: providing services for financial and investment planning, banking insurance, and business financial management. Jobs in this area include: * Credit analyst * Financial examiner * Loan officer * Tax preparer * Stockbroker * Actuary * Insurance agent Career description and jobs possibilities found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml

28. Do you… Value public service Value public service Have an interest in government and politics Have an interest in government and politics Like to work overseas Like to work overseas Have an interest in joining the military Have an interest in joining the military ? Interest questions found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml

29. Maybe a career in is right for you. This career cluster icon is being used with permission of the: States’ Career Initiative, 2007, www.career clusters.orgwww.career clusters.org

30. Government & Public Administration This career deals with: providing government legislative and administrative services including National Security, foreign service and revenue and taxation at federal, state and local levels. Jobs in this area include: * IRS agent * Foreign service officer * Bank examiner * Cryptologist * Intelligence agent * Soldier or sailor * Legislator Career description and jobs possibilities found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml

31. Do you… Enjoy helping people feel better Enjoy helping people feel better Have an interest in medicine or dentistry Have an interest in medicine or dentistry Like science classes Like science classes Have an excellent memory Have an excellent memory ? Interest questions found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml

32. Maybe a career in is right for you. This career cluster icon is being used with permission of the: States’ Career Initiative, 2007, www.career clusters.orgwww.career clusters.org

33. Health Science This career deals with: providing diagnostic, therapeutic, supportive and research services in health care. Jobs in this area include: * Optometrist * Chiropractor * Pharmacist * Medical records administrator * Biostatistician * Hygienist * Paramedic Career description and jobs possibilities found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml

34. Do you… Enjoy traveling Enjoy traveling Enjoy dining in restaurants Enjoy dining in restaurants Like to cook Like to cook Want to help other people enjoy themselves Want to help other people enjoy themselves ? Interest questions found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml

35. Maybe a career in is right for you. This career cluster icon is being used with permission of the: States’ Career Initiative, 2007, www.career clusters.orgwww.career clusters.org

36. Hospitality & Tourism This career deals with: providing lodging, food, recreation, organizing conventions and travel-related services. Jobs in this area include: * Travel agent * Hotel manager * Waiter or waitress * Chef * Lifeguard * Recreation director * Convention manager Career description and jobs possibilities found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml

37. Do you… Enjoy helping other people Enjoy helping other people Have sympathy for people in unfortunate situations Have sympathy for people in unfortunate situations Like to help people feel and look better Like to help people feel and look better Enjoy shopping and organizing parties Enjoy shopping and organizing parties ? Interest questions found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml

38. Maybe a career in is right for you. This career cluster icon is being used with permission of the: States’ Career Initiative, 2007, www.career clusters.orgwww.career clusters.org

39. Human Services This career deals with: helping families and tending to human needs. Jobs in this area include: * Wedding consultant * Massage therapist * Social worker * Food pantry organizer * Preschool teacher * Counselor * Home care aide Career description and jobs possibilities found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml

40. Do you… Enjoy working with computers Enjoy working with computers Have a fascination for technology Have a fascination for technology Do well in math Do well in math Create your own computer program or video game Create your own computer program or video game ? Interest questions found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml

41. Maybe a career in is right for you. This career cluster icon is being used with permission of the: States’ Career Initiative, 2007, www.career clusters.orgwww.career clusters.org

42. Information & Technology This career deals with: the design, development, support and management of hardware, software and multimedia. Jobs in this area include: * Network administrator * Webmaster * Data analyst * Technical writer * Software engineer * Programmer * Digital media specialist Career description and jobs possibilities found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml

43. Do you… Want to be a firefighter or police officer Want to be a firefighter or police officer Have respect for the law Have respect for the law Like to help people Like to help people Think it would be exciting to work in a courtroom Think it would be exciting to work in a courtroom ? Interest questions found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml

44. Maybe a career in is right for you. This career cluster icon is being used with permission of the: States’ Career Initiative, 2007, www.career clusters.orgwww.career clusters.org

45. Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security This career deals with: providing judicial, legal and protective services. Jobs in this area include: * Firefighter * Police officer * Corrections officer * Lawyer * Judge * Bailiff * Security guard Career description and jobs possibilities found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml

46. Do you… Enjoy creating or designing things Enjoy creating or designing things Do well at visualizing concepts and ideas Do well at visualizing concepts and ideas Like to work in a factory Like to work in a factory Have good manual dexterity Have good manual dexterity ? Interest questions found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml

47. Maybe a career in is right for you. This career cluster icon is being used with permission of the: States’ Career Initiative, 2007, www.career clusters.orgwww.career clusters.org

48. Manufacturing This career deals with: performing the processing of materials into new products and production planning and control, maintenance, and process engineering. Jobs in this area include: * Factory production worker * Instrument control technician * Electrical equipment installer * Quality control technician * Instrument maker * Sheet metal worker Career description and jobs possibilities found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml

49. Do you… Love shopping Love shopping See yourself as a salesperson See yourself as a salesperson Want to run your own business Want to run your own business Enjoy creating advertisements or public relations campaigns Enjoy creating advertisements or public relations campaigns ? Interest questions found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml

50. Maybe a career in is right for you. This career cluster icon is being used with permission of the: States’ Career Initiative, 2007, www.career clusters.orgwww.career clusters.org

51. Marketing, Sales & Service This career deals with: performing wholesaling and retailing services and related marketing and services including merchandise management. Jobs in this area include: * Distribution manager * Traffic clerk * Small business entrepreneur * Food products salesperson * Marketing manager * Sales supervisor * Retail buyer Career description and jobs possibilities found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml

52. Do you… Enjoy science Enjoy science Do well in math Do well in math Enjoy building and fixing things Enjoy building and fixing things Want to find answers to questions Want to find answers to questions ? Interest questions found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml

53. Maybe a career in is right for you. This career cluster icon is being used with permission of the: States’ Career Initiative, 2007, www.career clusters.orgwww.career clusters.org

54. Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics This career deals with: providing scientific research and professional technical services including laboratory and testing services and research and development. Jobs in this area include: * Physicist * Biologist * Mechanical engineer * Statistician * Electrical engineer * Nuclear technician * Astronomer Career description and jobs possibilities found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml

55. Do you… Like to fly planes, drive trucks, or pilot ships Like to fly planes, drive trucks, or pilot ships Have good eyesight and quick reflexes Have good eyesight and quick reflexes Have good ability at solving problems Have good ability at solving problems Understand mechanics Understand mechanics ? Interest questions found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml

56. Maybe a career in is right for you. This career cluster icon is being used with permission of the: States’ Career Initiative, 2007, www.career clusters.orgwww.career clusters.org

57. Transportation, Distribution & Logistics This career deals with: the planning, management, and movement of people, materials and goods by road, air, rail and water. Jobs in this area include: * Aircraft mechanic * Airline pilot * Bus driver * Locomotive engineer * Ship captain * Truck driver * Civil engineer Career description and jobs possibilities found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml

58. So, what do you think? Did you see something of interest? The possibilities are endless

59. Take some time this year Explore Explore Complete interest and ability inventories Complete interest and ability inventories Go on our CHOICES Career Program Go on our CHOICES Career Program Ask questions of adults you come in contact with Ask questions of adults you come in contact with GOOGLE!! GOOGLE!!

60. The following 2 websites were used as resources for this presentation www.career clusters.org http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml The Internet has a Wealth of Information Use It Use these links to get started on your Career Search