1. Personal Finance: Module 1 Lesson 1 Determining Your Destiny

2. “Begin with the end in mind.” –Steven Covey, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Determining Your Destiny Slide 2

3. General Introduction to Planning Have you ever  Been in a football huddle?  Played Angry Birds?  Left a few minutes early to gas up?  Waited a few minutes until the rain let up? Determining Your Destiny Slide 3

4. You’ve been invited to a huge birthday party in a nearby town that you’ve never visited … what steps would you take to make sure you can attend? Determining Your Destiny Slide 4

5. Dream BIG! Determining Your Destiny Slide 5  Who has dreams of owning a home?  Who would like to travel the world?  What about learning another language?  Continuing your education?

6. What are your dreams, likes, hobbies, talents, desires, and aspirations ?  Do you enjoy medical shows?  Do you like to cook?  Do you enjoy crime scene investigation?  Do you like helping people? Determining Your Destiny Slide 6

7. What type of lifestyle do you see for yourself? Let’s find out! Determining Your Destiny Slide 7

8. Learn about yourself Links and Activities Learn About Yourself Drive of Your LifeDrive of Your Life (online simulation) Skill Profiler Printables/Worksheets Clues for Clarifying Your Interests Determining Your Destiny Slide 8

9. So many potential career paths to explore…  Career choices in IT (information technology)  Exactly what is a “green” job?  Do you want to work in the music industry (but can’t sing or play an instrument)?  Do you know someone who is an electrician, engineer, or investment banker? Determining Your Destiny Slide 9

10. Introduction to Career Clusters  16 broad career areas identified by the U.S. Department of Education  Designed to narrow down your choices to help organize your career exploration Determining Your Destiny Slide 10

11. Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Careers in production, processing, marketing, distributing, financing, and developing agricultural commodities and resources  Veterinarian  Farmer  Produce buyer  Water quality manager Determining Your Destiny Slide 11

12. Architecture and Construction Careers in designing, planning, managing, constructing, building and maintaining the built environment (roads, buildings, bridges, etc.)  Carpenter  Electrician  Landscape architect  Metalworker/welder Determining Your Destiny Slide 12

13. Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication Careers in designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content including visual and performing arts and design, journalism, and entertainment services  News reporter  Graphic designer  Photographer  Animator Determining Your Destiny Slide 13

14. Business, Management, and Administration Careers in planning, organizing, directing and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive business operations  Data entry specialist  Real estate agent  Project manager  Human resources manager Determining Your Destiny Slide 14

15. Education and Training Careers in planning, managing, and providing education and training services; related learning support services such as administration, teaching/training, administrative support, library and professional support services  Librarian  Teacher  School counselor Determining Your Destiny Slide 15

16. Finance Careers in planning and related services for financial and investment planning, banking, insurance, and business financial management  Accountant  Stockbroker  Banker  Insurance underwriter  Financial planner Determining Your Destiny Slide 16

17. Government and Public Administration Careers in planning and executing government functions at the local, state, and federal levels, including governance, national security, foreign service, planning, revenue and taxation, and regulations  Military  Politician  Postal worker  Court clerk Determining Your Destiny Slide 17

18. Health Science Careers in planning, managing, and providing healthcare and medical services, therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development  Laboratory technician  Paramedic/EMT  Pharmacy technician  Dietician Determining Your Destiny Slide 18

19. Hospitality and Tourism Careers involved in business or leisure services such as travel and transportation, hotels and lodging, food and beverage, event planning, gaming, and associated recreational amusements and attractions  Hotel manager  Chef  Travel agent  Museum guide Determining Your Destiny Slide 19

20. Human Services Careers involved in meeting family and human needs such as counseling and mental health services, family and community services, personal care, and consumer services.  Social worker  Preschool teacher  Funeral director  Hairdresser  Marriage and Determining Your Destiny Slide 20 family therapist

21. Information Technology Occupations related to the design, development, support and management of computer systems (hardware, software, multimedia, data, and network and integration services)  Network administrator  Web designer  Computer programmer  Cable TV technician Determining Your Destiny Slide 21

22. Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Careers in planning, managing, and providing legal, public safety and corrections, and protective services including information security, homeland security, and professional and technical support services  Fire fighter  Probation officer  Forensic scientist  Paralegal Determining Your Destiny Slide 22

23. Manufacturing Careers in planning, managing, and processing of materials and performing related support activities such as production planning and control, maintenance, and manufacturing/process engineering  Robotics tech  Jeweler  Assembly worker  Hazardous material Determining Your Destiny Slide 23 removal technician

24. Marketing, Sales, and Service Careers in planning, managing, and performing marketing activities to reach organizational objectives such as brand management, professional sales, merchandising, marketing communications, and market research  Small business owner  Customer service  Fashion design/ Determining Your Destiny Slide 24 representative merchandising

25. Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Careers in planning, management, and movement of people, materials, or goods (for commercial purposes) by road, pipeline, air, rail, and water as well as related support services  Warehouse manager  Truck driver  Aircraft mechanic  Taxi driver Determining Your Destiny Slide 25

26. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Careers related to science, technology, engineering, and math include planning, managing, and providing scientific research and professional and technical services and laboratory and testing services as well as research/development services.  Chemical engineer  Ecologist  Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration technician  Cardiovascular technician  ALL CAREERS? Determining Your Destiny Slide 26

27. Career Cluster Surveys Links and Activities Learn About Yourself - Career Cluster Survey Printables/Worksheets Career Cluster Interest Survey Determining Your Destiny Slide 27

28. Resources to help you explore careers Links and Activities Occupational Outlook Handbook My Next Move Videos Explore Career Videos Determining Your Destiny Slide 28

29. Financial Education for College Access and Success For this project, the PR/Award Number is V215W100015 and the Department of Education is the funding agency. This information is provided for the reader's convenience. Tennessee and the U.S. Department of Education are not responsible for controlling or guaranteeing the accuracy, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of this information. Further, the inclusion of information or Web site address does not reflect the importance of the organization, nor is it intended to endorse any views expressed or products or services offered. Determining Your Destiny Slide 29