1. WHAT IS THE GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (GPA) CAREER CLUSTER? An introduction to the GPA Career Exploration Module… Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved

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3. About the cluster…  Is one of the 16 National Career Clusters  Involves planning, managing, and providing:  Services to people in local communities, states, or on a national level  Services can range from military activities to civilian positions who assist Americans in a variety of situations  Has seven career pathways 3 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved

4. GPA Career Pathways  Governance  Ex: Chief Executives, Legislators, Broadcast News Analysts, Political Scientists/Teachers  National Security  Ex: Artillery and Missile Crew Members/Officers, Infantry, Special Forces  Planning  Ex: Economists, Climate Change Analysts, Architectural and Engineering Managers  Public Management and Administration  Ex: Postal Service Carriers, Municipal Clerks, Social and Community Service Managers  Regulation  Ex: Financial examiners, Coroners, Detectives and Criminal Investigators, Compliance Officers 4 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved

5. Traits of People in the GPA Field…  Strong background in math and science  Good technical skills  Great communication skills  Excellent organizational skills  Willingness to serve/help others in need of assistance 5 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved

6. CAREER EXPLORATION MODULE Government & Public Administration

7. Top 10 Fast-Growing GPA Careers  Security Guard  Social and Community Service Manager  Urban and Regional Planner  Emergency Management Specialist  Administrative Services Manager  Judge  Lawyer  Economist  Tax Examiner  Financial Examiner 7 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved

8. 10 Top-Paying GPA Careers  Administrative Services Manager  Economist  Financial Examiner  Administrative Law Judge  Judges, Magistrate Judge and Magistrate  Emergency Management Specialist  Social and Community Services Manager  Tax Examiner  Urban and Regional Planner  Postal Service Mail Carrier 8 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved

9. Tentative Module Schedule  Day 1  Module Introduction  Day 2 – Governance  Explore the GPA Pathway  Day 3 and Day 4 – Planning & Foreign Service  Explore the GPA Pathway 9 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved

10. Tentative Module Schedule, Cont.  Day 5 – National Security  Explore GPA Pathway  Day 6  Self Assessments  Day 7  A Career Journey  Day 8  In the News  Day 9  Scavenger Hunt  Day 10  Portfolio Maintenance, ETC. 10 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved

11. Expectations  Participation in all activities  Good behavior  Respectfulness to all guests and other students  Close attention to assignment deadlines and instructions 11 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved

12. Assignment #1  Career Pathway Matching Activity 12 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved

13. Sources  www.online.onetcenter.org www.online.onetcenter.org  www.careerclusters.org www.careerclusters.org  www.achievetexas.org www.achievetexas.org 13 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved