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States’ Career Clusters Initiative, 2008, www.careerclusters.org

Instructor PowerPoint

CREATING YOUR CAREER GOALSCAREER CLUSTERS

The 16 Career Clusters - Part 1

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What are Career Clusters?• Diverse occupations in Health Care:

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– Doctor or Nurse (care providers)– Hospital Administrator (management)– Medical Researcher (university or company)– Biomedical Equipment Repair– Medical Librarian– Etc.

What do these careers have in common?

• They are all part of a Career Cluster.

What are Career Clusters?

Career Clusters:

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• Are a way to organize occupations that are related to an industry.

• Define career pathways a person can follow and the knowledge and skills they need.

• Link learning in school to knowledge & skills needed for success in college and careers.

• Learning is more relevant to career interests and goals.

Lesson Objectives

In this lesson, we will:

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• Introduce the 16 Career Clusters• Describe the Career Pathways for each cluster.• Show occupations within a Career Pathway.• Share employment projections for careers in

each cluster.• List cluster occupations that will be in demand.• Help you to discover clusters you may want to

explore.

What are Career Clusters?Traditional approach to career prep:

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• Job-specific training (e.g. surgical technician)What happens if your job becomes obsolete (Surgical Tech’s replaced by medical robots)?

Career Cluster approach to career prep:Gain knowledge & skills common to a cluster of careers

Experts say: Expect 7 or more career changes in your life.

• You can more easily move from one career to another within a cluster – transferable skills

The 16 Career Clusters

• Developed by education & industry experts working with the US Dept. of Education

• The 16 Clusters encompass all existing careers• Each cluster includes:

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– List of sample career occupations– Descriptions of career pathways related to

cluster– Categories of knowledge & skills common to

all occupations in the cluster.

The 16 Career Clusters1. Agriculture, Food and

Natural Resources

2. Architecture and Construction

3. Arts, Audio-Video Technology and Communications

4. Business, Management and Administration

5. Education and Training

6. Finance

7. Government and Public Administration

8. Health Science

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9. Hospitality and Tourism

10.Human Services

11.Information Technology

12.Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

13.Manufacturing

14.Marketing, Sales and Service

15.Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

16.Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

What are Career Pathways?• Subsets of occupations within a career

cluster

• Careers in a pathway are related by knowledge, skills and industry focus.

• Changing careers within a pathway is easier than between pathways – share common knowledge and skills.

• Changing careers within a cluster is usually easier than between clusters.

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The Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Career Cluster

Production, processing, marketing, distribution, financing and development of agricultural commodities and resources including:

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– Food– Fiber– Wood products– Natural resources– Horticulture– Plant and animal products & resources.

You may be interested if you:

• Like to work outdoors,

• Enjoy raising or caring for animals,

• Are concerned about the environment,

• Are good at gardening or

• Like to learn about plants, animals, rocks and soils.

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Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Career Pathways

There are 7 Career Pathways in this cluster:

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• Food Products and Processing – Food Inspector, Meat Cutter, Microbiologist

• Plant Systems – Botanist, Farm Manager, Plant Geneticist, Greenhouse Manager

• Animal Systems – Feed Salesman, Wildlife Biologist, Dairy Producer, Veterinarian

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Career Pathways

• Power, Structural & Technical Systems – Agricultural Engineer, GPS Technician

• Natural Resources Systems – Ecologist, Forest Ranger, Soil Technician, Geologist

• Environmental Service Systems – Waste Water Manager, Recycler, Toxicologist

• Agribusiness Systems – Commodity Broker, Livestock Seller, Salesperson.

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Employment Outlook• Agriculture jobs expected to decline

overall due to technology advances

• Job growth projected for:

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– Farm and Agricultural Managers– Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists– Biochemists– Environmental Scientists and

Specialists– Forest and Conservation Technicians– Hydrologists

The Architecture & Construction Cluster

Careers in designing, planning, managing, building and maintaining the built environment.

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You may be interested if you:

• like to build things using tools,

• enjoy making things with wood or other materials,

• can read plans, blueprints or drawings,

• are curious about how cities and towns develop or

• are interested in how buildings, roads and bridges are built.

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Architecture & Construction Career Pathways

3 Career Pathways in this cluster:

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• Design/Pre-Construction – Architect, Computer-Aided Drafter, Surveyor, Civil Engineer

• Construction – General Contractor, Construction Manager, Mason, Electrician, Welder

• Maintenance Operations – Heating/Air Mechanic, Landscaper, Estimator, Carpenter

Employment Outlook• Strong growth for jobs in all three pathways• High demand for managers with B.S. degree in

construction science and for architects• High growth jobs include:

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– Construction Equipment Operators

– Painters– Welders– Heating, Air Conditioning

and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers.

– Architects– Carpenters– Construction Supervisors– Plumbers, Pipefitters and

Steamfitters

– Electricians

The 16 Career ClustersLet’s see what you learned about the first two clusters.

Which of the following career pathways is in the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources career cluster?

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A. Environmental Service Systems

B. Maintenance Operations

C. Regulation

D. Travel and Tourism

The Arts, Audio-Video Technology & Communications Cluster

Careers in designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing and publishing multimedia content including visual and performing arts and design, journalism and entertainment services.

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You may be interested if you:• enjoy acting or working on a stage

production,

• are a good public speaker,

• can write stories, essays, poems or articles,

• like to draw, paint or take pictures,

• play a musical instrument or

• enjoy using a computer to create visual designs and images.

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The Arts, Audio Video Technology & Communications Career Pathways

6 Career Pathways in this cluster:

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• Audio and Video Technology and Film – Animation, Audio-Video Design

• Printing Technology – Equipment Operator, Webpage Design, Desktop Publishing

• Visual Arts – Photography, Graphic Design, Textile Design, Gallery Management

• Performing Arts – Production Management, Video Editor, Writer, Director, Painter

• Journalism and Broadcasting – Journalist, Broadcast Technician, Editor

• Telecommunications – Telecom Technician, Cable/Line Installer, Programmer

Employment OutlookMost growth in jobs using technology and Internet services

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• Growth jobs in Arts, Audio-Video Technology & Communications include:

– Interior Designers– Equipment Installers & Repairers– Telecommunication Technicians– Printing Press Operators– Audio Technicians and Sound Engineers– Video Technicians– Graphic Designers

The Business, Management and Administration Career Cluster

Careers encompass planning, organizing, directing and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive business operations.

Every economic sector includes business, management and administration functions.

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You may be interested if you:

• like to work with people,

• are good at organizing tasks and people,

• are a leader in clubs or other groups,

• like solving problems with math,

• would like to start your own business or

• are good at earning and managing money.

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The Business, Management and Administration Career Pathways

6 Career Pathways in this cluster:

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• Management – Business Manager, Benefits Manager, Public Sector Manager

• Financial Management & Accounting – Accountant, Auditor, Budget Analyst

• Human Resources – EEO Officer, Human Resource Director, Trainer, Mediator

• Business Analysis – Systems Analyst, Consultant, Product Manager

• Marketing & Communications – Marketing Manager, Customer Service, Sales

• Administrative & Information Support – Receptionist, Assistant, Paralegal

Employment OutlookAdministrative, financial, human resource and property managers will be in demand.

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– Computer Support Specialists

– First Line Managers and Supervisors

– Sales Representatives

– Purchasing Managers

– Customer Service Representatives

– Market Research Analysts

– Wholesale and Retail Buyers

– Meeting and Convention Planners

– Advertising and Promotions Managers.

• High growth careers in the Business, Management & Administration cluster include:

The 16 Career ClustersSee if you can answer this question:

Which career pathway in Arts, Audio-Visual Technology & Communications is represented by the occupation shown in the picture?

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A. Audio and Video Technology and Film

B. Performing Arts

C. Visual Arts

D. Journalism and Broadcasting

The Education and Training Career Cluster

Careers involve planning, managing, and providing education and training services and related learning support services.

The Education & Training career cluster includes jobs in education services, corporate training, e-learning, curriculum and instruction, workforce development and other education and training related fields.

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You may be interested if you:

• have a passion for learning,

• like to help others learn new things,

• enjoy working with children, teenagers or adults,

• are patient and understanding,

• have compassion for other people or

• can explain concepts to others clearly.

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The Education and Training Career Pathways

3 Career Pathways in this cluster:

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• Administration and Administrative Support – Principal, IT Coordinator, Dean

• Professional Support Services – Psychologist, Social Worker, Counselor, Audiologist

• Teaching/Training – Teacher, Teacher Aid, Coach, Corporate Trainer, Professor

Employment OutlookEducation Services is 2nd largest economic sector.

11% growth is projected through 2016.

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– Special Education Teachers– Post-secondary Education Instructors– Technical Writers– Computer and Information Systems Managers– Network Systems Administrators– Training and Development Specialists– Instructional Designers.

• Occupations with faster than average growth in this cluster include:

The Finance Career Cluster

People with careers in Finance are involved in financial and investment planning and services, banking, insurance and business financial management.

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You may be interested if you:• like working with money,

• are good at analyzing numbers,

• are interested in stocks and financial markets or

• enjoy a fast-paced work environment.

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The Finance Career Pathways

4 Career Pathways in this cluster:

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• Financial & Investment Planning – Financial Advisor, Tax Preparer, Securities Broker

• Business Financial Management – Controller, Treasurer, Economist, Tax Examiner

• Banking & Related Services – Credit Analyst, Loan Officer, Debt Counselor, Teller

• Insurance Services – Claims Agent, Claims Clerk, Underwriter, Sales Agent, Appraiser

Employment OutlookModerate growth projected for banking and insurance services.

Very strong growth in financial and investment planning due to number of retirees.

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– Commodities Brokers– Financial Analysts– Personal Financial

Advisors.

– Tellers– Sales Agents– Sales Managers– Securities Brokers

• High growth occupations in the Finance cluster include:

The 16 Career Clusters

Try another question:

An occupation as a Loan Officer would be in which career pathway of Finance?

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A. Financial and Investment Planning

B. Business Financial Management

C. Banking and Related Services

D. Insurance Services

The Government & Public Administration Career Cluster

Careers in the Government and Public Administration cluster range from working in governance, national security, foreign service, planning, revenue and taxation and management and administration at the local, state or federal level.

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You may be interested if you:• are interested in how public policies affect people,• want to understand how government works,• are concerned about local and national security,• can work together in a team to get a job done,• get satisfaction from providing a service to people or• are the type of person who generally follows rules.

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The Government & Public Administration Career Pathways

There are 7 Career Pathways in this cluster:

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• Governance – Mayor, Governor, Policy Advisor, Legislative Aide, Commissioner

• National Security – Infantry, Naval Officer, Munitions Specialist, Intelligence Analyst

• Foreign Service – Consular Officer, Diplomatic Courier, Foreign Service Officer

The Government & Public Administration Career Pathways

• Planning – Census Clerk, Statistician, Planner, GPS Specialist, Agency Director

• Revenue & Taxation – Assessor, Tax Auditor, Tax Attorney, Investigator, Clerk

• Regulation – Investigator, Code Inspector, Bank Examiner, Border Inspector

• Public Management & Administration – City Manager, County Clerk, Court Clerk.

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Employment OutlookJob growth in Federal Government – homeland security and replacing retiring workers.

In state government, growth will be in public safety and health services.

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– Database Administrators– Operation Research Analysts– Statisticians– Armed Forces – Army, Navy, Marine Corp, Air Force– Building Inspectors– Border Inspectors– Safety Inspectors.

• Careers with growth projections in the Government & Public Administration cluster include:

The Health Science Career Cluster

The Health Science cluster covers careers in planning, managing and providing therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health informatics, support services and biotechnology research and development.

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You may be interested if you:• are concerned with living a healthy lifestyle,• derive satisfaction from helping other

people,• are compassionate to others with health

needs,• like working in teams,• are a good observer and can pay attention

to details or• enjoy learning about science and

technology.

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The Health Science Career Pathways

There are 5 Career Pathways in this cluster:

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• Therapeutic Services – Dentist, EMT, Medical Assistant, Nurse, Dietician, Veterinarian

• Diagnostic Services – ECG Technician, MRI Technician, Pathologist, Lab Technician

• Health Informatics – Unit Coordinator, Medical Librarian, Health Educator, Coder

• Support Services – Biomedical Technician, Transport Technician, Industrial Hygienist

• Biotechnology Research & Development – Biochemist, Cell Biologist, Microbiologist.

Employment OutlookHealth Science facts:

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• among the fastest growing jobs

• 7 of the top 20 occupations with the fastest growth are in health care

• 3 million new jobs between 2006 and 2016 - more than any industry sector

• strong demand in all 5 career pathways

• Over 14 million people employed in health care.

Employment OutlookSome high demand health care occupations are:

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– Registered Nurses

– Home Health Aides

– Medical Assistants

– Dental Hygienists

– Physician Assistants

– Physical Therapists and Physical

Therapy Assistants.

The 16 Career ClustersHere’s another question:

Which career cluster is expected to have the largest job growth through 2016?

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A. Architecture & Construction

B. Health Science

C. Government & Public Administration

D. Business, Management & Administration

Topic Quiz!

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Career Cluster Topic QuizNow let’s see what you’ve learned about the first nine Career Clusters. In this exercise, you will answer five questions about Career Clusters.

Circle the best answer on your answer sheet.

Question 1

Which occupation in the Education and Training cluster will have higher than average job growth?

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A. Counselor

B. Principal

C. Audiologist

D. Special Education Teacher

Career Cluster Topic Quiz

Question 2

Which career cluster would the occupation pictured belong to?

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A. Architecture & Construction

B. Business, Management & Administration

C. Finance

D. Government & Public Administration

Career Cluster Topic Quiz

Question 3

Which Government & Public Administration career pathway would involve diplomatic work with other countries?

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A. Planning

B. National Security

C. Foreign Service

D. Regulation

Career Cluster Topic Quiz

Question 4

Which career cluster would the occupation pictured belong to?

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A. Business, Management & Administration

B. Education & Training

C. Government & Public Administration

D. Health Science

Career Cluster Topic Quiz

Question 5

Which Health Science career pathway would include a career in Nursing?

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A. Diagnostic Services

B. Health Informatics

C. Support Services

D. Therapeutic Services

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CREATING YOUR CAREER GOALSCAREER CLUSTERS

END OF PART 1