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What is Career and Technical Education (CTE)?
It is a program of study or series of courses helping students connect learning with a specific career. CTE makes students both college and career ready. CTE helps high school students bridge academic courses needed for graduation with courses geared toward a specific career. CTE is designed to prepare all students for highly skilled and in demand jobs.
Who is a CTE Student?
A student’s path can begin in high school where they enroll in CTE classes and continue their education in to the community college to complete an additional two years of study in that same industry or field. The ultimate goals of a CTE student are graduation from high school and graduation from a community college with a degree or certificate leading to employment.
What Should I Ask my Counselor About CTE Programs?
1. What CTE pathways are offered at my high school?Pathways-A series of classes from 9th grade through community college showing how to make the best use of hands-on learning while reducing
unnecessary or repetitive coursework.
2. What courses are articulated at my high school?Articulation-A specific course(s) taken by a student in high
school where the student receives community college credit on an official transcript for completing the course with a satisfactory grade or better.
This project was funded fully or in part by Carl D. Perkins CTE Act of 2006 grant no. 12-C01-045 awarded to Riverside Community College District and administered by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office. The Riverside Community College District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in education programs, including career and technical education programs, and/or extracurricular school activities. Limited English speaking skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in any programs. Harassment of any employee or student with regard to ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law is strictly prohibited. Inquiries regarding compliance, and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the District’s Title IX Officer/Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Ms. Chani Beeman, 450 E. Alessandro Blvd., Riverside, CA 92508. (951) 222-8039. Alternate formats for
this material are available to individuals requiring disability accommodation. Please contact Julie Pehkonen or the office of Diversity, Equity and Compliance at (951) 222-8039. 318442, 04/13
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Career planning is a process:Everyone says to follow “your passion,” but if you don’t know what that passion is, don’t beat yourself up about it! Here are a few tips to help you hunt down “your passion.”
Where
It’s okay to change your mind;you are allowed to adjust your courseand start working on something new.
1. Learn about yourself Make a list of things you are good at and
enjoy • Imagineyourfutureandsetgoals • Makealistofallthecareers/jobsthat
interest you and ones you would like to learn more about
• Shareyourcareerinterestsandideaswith friends and family and ask for their feedback
2. Match your strengths to career options
• Completeavarietyofassessmenttests
3. Explore and research your career options
• Exploreyourcareer/jobslistonline • Tryseveralactivitiesrelatedtothecareers
you are interested in • Talkwithadultsdoingjobsyouare
interested in • Findamentorwhowillhelpyouwork
towards your dream
4. Don’t Give up! If there is a will, there is a way!
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Careers in business and finance are unique because almost every business and organization has a financial and management component, students will findopportunitiesexistinmanycareerpathsinadditiontobusinessandfinance.Somespecializationsincludeconceptsofaccountingandfinance,includingcomputerapplications,taxes,investments,andassetmanagementas well as pathways in international business and business management. Business and finance professions offer many career opportunities, including thefollowingcareerpathways:BusinessManagement,FinancialServices,andInternationalBusiness.SeewhatclassesareofferedwithintheRiversideCommunity College District in these pathways.
Classes are affordable, quick, local, and state-of-the-art. In two years or less, you will be on your way to a new career and a better way of life for you and your family.
Business & Finance
Business Management Pathway Administrative Office Professional (see page 13)
Executive Office Management ♦ Executive Office Professional
General Business Concentration (see page 7) ♦ ♦ ♦ Human Resources Concentration (see page 7) ♦ ♦ Management Concentration ♦ ♦ ♦ Office Assistant
Office Fast-Track
Virtual Assistant
Financial Services Pathway Accounting (see page 4) ♦ ♦ ♦ Banking & Finance (see page 5) ♦ Bank Operations
International Business Pathway International Business (see page 13)
Logistics Management (see page 13) ♦ Operations and Production Management
Key Information
- Certificatea - Associate Degree ♦- Certificate and/or Degree
Programs highlighted in orange appear in this brochure.
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Human Resources Specialist$31.92/hour
Certificate/Associates Degree
Business Education Administrator$50.38/hourMaster’s Degree
Purchasing Agent$30.03/hour
Certificate/Associates Degree
Small Office Manager$14.89/hour
Certificate/Associates Degree
Chief Financial Officer$90.00+/hour
Bachelor’s Degree
Business Management Pathway
Sample occupations associated with this pathway
Accounts Payable Clerk$18.98/hour
Certificate/Associates Degree
Investment Consultant$29.29/hour
Bachelor’s Degree
Tax Preparer$19.56/hour
Certificate/Associates Degree
Auditor$32.92/hour
Bachelor’s Degree
Accountant$32.92/hour
Bachelor’s Degree
Financial ServicesPathway
Sample occupations associated with this pathway
International Shipping Specialist$14.12/hour
Certificate/Associates Degree
Export Sales Representative$52.25/hour
Certificate/Associates Degree
Customs Inspector$44.42/hour
Certificate/Associates Degree
International Market Researcher$32.38/hour
Certificate/Associates Degree
International Business PathwaySample occupations associated with this pathway
Business & Finance Careers in California
*wage is based on the median hourly wage in California
Customs Broker$31.95/hour
Certificate/Associates Degree
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Exploring MyCareer Options?ExecutiveOfficeProfessionalVirtual Assistant ExecutiveOfficeManagerCustomerServiceRepresentativeAdministrativeOfficeProfessionalBookkeeper
How Can I MakeHigh School Count?English CompositionAlgebraKeyboardingIntroduction to ComputersIntroduction to BusinessIntroduction to Accounting
Administrative Office ProfessionalEvery organization needs the office to run smoothly and professionally on adailybasis.Astechnologycontinuestoexpandintheoffice,theroleofanofficetechnologyprofessionalhasgreatlychanged.Someofthecoreareas of office technology include accounting, billing, data processing, and customer service. They oftentimes do a little of everything. These individuals enhance the public image of a business by providing professional, polite and personalized service.
Do You . . .Pay attention to
small details?Like being organized?
Like to try a little
bit of everything?
How Can I Get Started?
High School (Diploma)
•OfficeAssistant•AdministrativeAide•CustomerService
Postsecondary (Certificate/AA Degree)
•CourtClerk•Bookkeeper•LegalOfficeProfessional•VirtualAssistant•ExecutiveOfficeProfessional
College/University (BA Degree or Higher)
•ExecutiveOfficeManager•Accountant•AccountManager
Enjoy teamwork?
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Exploring MyCareer Options?SmallBusinessAdvisorOfficeAdministratorRetailBusinessOwnerOperationsManagerGeneral Manager
How Can I MakeHigh School Count?Business MathEnglish CompositionAlgebraCalculusKeyboardingIntroduction to BusinessIntroduction to Computers
Like being
responsible and
reliable?
General BusinessBusiness managers plan, direct, and organize the day-to-day workings of companies or organizations that make products or provide services. They work in many different settings, such as large and small businesses, government agencies, and schools. Business management involves everything from how technology can improve effectiveness to the best way of using a team. They often create policies, manage daily operations, and plan how resources will be used.
Do You . . .Enjoy being the
leader of the pack?Like talking to and listening to other people?
Come up with
clever solutions to
problems?
How Can I Get Started?
High School (Diploma)
•CustomerServicesRepresentative•SmallBusinessEntrepreneur
Postsecondary (Certificate/AA Degree)
•MarketingMgr.•RegionalSalesMgr.•GeneralManager•Retail/WholesaleBuyer
College/University (BA Degree or Higher)
•ChiefExecutiveOfficer•NationalAccountManager•BusinessTeacher•OperationsManager
Have a natural ability
to motivate others?
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Exploring MyCareer Options?HRSpecialistHRCoordinatorHRAdministrativeAssistantHRConsultantHRRepresentativeHRClerk
How Can I MakeHigh School Count?Business MathEnglish CompositionAlgebraIntroduction to ComputersIntroduction to Business Keyboarding
Get excited when
others succeed?
Human ResourcesTheHumanResourcesdepartmentlinksmanagementandemployeestogether. They provide specific services to staff members. They encourage positive relationships for employees and managers, boost job satisfaction, andmakesureallcustomerneedsaremet.Specificareastheyworkinare:staffing, compensation and benefits, training and development, and health and safety.
Do You . . .Want to make the
world a better
place to live?
Do you like working in a team?
Find you are
sensitive to the
needs of others?
How Can I Get Started?
High School (Diploma)
•HRAssistant•HRAssociate•HRAdministrativeAssistant•PersonnelAssociate
Postsecondary (Certificate/AA Degree)
•HRSpecialist•HRConsultant•HRRepresentative
College/University (BA Degree or Higher)
•HRManager•DirectorofHR•EmployeeBenefitsManager•EmployeeRelationsManager
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Exploring MyCareer Options?Accounting ClerkBookkeeperAuditing ClerkAccounting AssociateFiscalTechnicianAccounting Analysis
How Can I MakeHigh School Count?Business Math English CompositionAlgebraCalculusKeyboardingBasic Accounting
Identify problems
and find ways to
solve them?
AccountingAccountants, bookkeepers, and audit clerks help organizations and businesses run efficiently. They are the backbone of the company because they keep all the financial records and make sure things run smoothly. These employees investigate financial information and are responsible for keeping track of the money coming in and going out. They can work for a varietyofcompanies,individuals,andgovernmentagencies.Someoftheirdutiesincludemakingsurepublicrecordsarecorrectandthatalltaxesarepaid right and on time. They also perform budget analysis, financial and investment planning, information technology consulting, and some legal services.
Do You . . . Like working
with numbers? Work well under deadlines? Like to
investigate facts?
How Can I Get Started?
High School (Diploma)
•AccountClerk•AuditClerk•Bookkeeper
Postsecondary (Certificate/AA Degree)
•AccountSpecialist•CostEstimator•TaxPreparer
College/University (BA Degree or Higher)
•Accountant•Auditor•BudgetAnalyst•Controller
Look for patterns and solve puzzles?
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Exploring MyCareer Options?FinancialServicesRepresentativeBank TellerNewAccountsClerkLoanOfficerCustomerServiceOfficerUnderwriter
How Can I MakeHigh School Count?Business MathEnglish CompositionCalculusKeyboardingIntroduction to Business
Like helping other
people?
Banking and FinanceBanks are designed to protect and invest money and valuables. There are two parts to banking: monetary authorities and credit intermediation. The U.S.FederalReserveSystemisthecentralbankandthemonetaryauthorityoftheU.S.A.Theymanagethenation’smoneysupplyandmakethedollarswe use. Credit intermediation is the bank you see on the street corner. Banks secure our money, provide checking and savings accounts, and give loans and credit cards.
Do You . . .Like managing
money?
Like having rules, but once in a while you take a risk?
Like working with
numbers?
How Can I Get Started?
High School (Diploma)
•AccountCollector•BankTeller•NewAccountsClerk•CreditClerk
Postsecondary (Certificate/AA Degree)
•Actuary•LoanSpecialist•CustomerServiceRepresentative•CreditAnalyst
College/University (BA Degree or Higher)
•Appraiser•BankManager•CreditManager•EscrowOfficer•InternalAuditor
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Exploring MyCareer Options?International Business Manager
International Marketer
GovernmentTradeSpecialist
InternationalFinanceManager
InternationalPublicRelations
TradePolicy/PromotionsManager
How Can I Make High School Count?Introduction to Business
IntroductiontoSociology
Economics
PoliticalScience
English Composition
ForeignLanguage
Purchase things on eBay from other countries?
International Business Abusinessisalegalorganizationdesignedtosellgoodsand/orservices to consumers or other businesses in an effort to generate profits. An international business is one with interests in other countries. These businesses are often called multinational corporations. This career includes working with cultural considerations, such as laws and legal systems, economics, political policies, marketing, languages, living standards, cultural traditions, etc.
Do You . . .Want to travel
the world?
Have friends from another country on
your Facebook?
Appreciate other
cultures and
customs?
How Can I Get Started?
High School (Diploma)
•Entrepreneur•AccountingAssistant•SalesRepresentative
Postsecondary (Certificate/AA Degree)
•GovernmentTradeSpecialist•InternationalSalesRepresentative•Purchasing/ImportsAgent
College/University (BA Degree or Higher)
•InternationalAccountant•InternationalFinance•InternationalLawyer•InternationalMarketer
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Exploring MyCareer Options?LogisticsManagementSpecialistSupplyChainDirectorWarehouseManagerShippingandReceivingManager
Production Planner
How Can I MakeHigh School Count?English CompositionIntroduction to EngineeringEconomicsIntroduction to BusinessAlgebraIntroduction to ManufacturingIntroduction to Computers
Like to plan your
route from point A to
point B?
Logistics ManagementLogisticsistheartofmanagingandcontrollingtheflowofgoodsbetweenthemanufacturer and the buyer. These can include the sneakers you’re wearing today,tothetextbookyouareusingforclass,towateryoudrink,eventheelectricityusedtokeepyourairconditionerworking.Logisticsinvolvestransporting, warehousing and storing, and packaging of products. All internationaltrading,globalimportingandexporting,andmanufacturingrequiretrained professionals in logistics. These individuals are called logisticians.
Do You . . .Lead the pack?
Like to analyze a situation and make the final
decision?
Enjoy challenges?
How Can I Get Started?
High School (Diploma)
•ShippingandReceivingClerk•StockingandHandlingWorker
Postsecondary (Certificate/AA Degree)
•WarehouseManager•LogisticsManagementSpecialist•ProductionPlanner•IntegratedLogisticsSupportManager
College/University (BA Degree or Higher)
•LogisticsSystemEngineer•InternationalDistributionManager•WholesaleDistributionManager
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Family has a big influence in thechoices we make in our lives.
Take a look at the careers chosen by your grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles, and other relatives. It’s fun to think about how family members’ career choices have influenced their lives. It may help you identify things you want and don’t want in a career. Fill in each box with the career of the listed person. Talk to your family members, and answer the questions below.
CareerFamilyTree
Are there career areas that several of your relatives have pursued? Why?
How have your family members’ career choices changed over time?
What do your relatives tell you about reasons to choose or not choose careers like theirs?
Me!Brother/Sister’s Career
Brother/Sister’s Career
Aunt/Uncle’s Career Aunt/Uncle’s Career Aunt/Uncle’s Career Aunt/Uncle’s CareerFather’s Career Mother’s Career
Grandfather’s Career Grandmother’s Career Grandfather’s Career Grandmother’s Career
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Go to www.rcc.edu/techprep and click on the button “Career Investigation” to find a variety of web links on different careers. Fill out the following information on your chosen career.
Name of the college degree(s) you must have to achieve this career goal.
How many years of college does it take to earn the degree(s)?
What college(s) can you attend locally to begin this career goal?
Write down the college(s) web address(es)
Name four interesting activities someone in this career does on a regular basis:
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From your list what skill do you believe is the most important?
Explain your reason:
Name four skills you have that would make this career a good fit for you:
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What is the average annual pay for this career?
Is this career one that is growing in the US? (Check One) q Yes qNo
Why is this a growing career?
Name two careers related to the one you chose.
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Based on your investigation ofthis career, would you still liketo pursue it? (Check One)
q Yes
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INVESTIGATIONCareer
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Want More Information on CTE Programs?
Moreno Valley Collegewww.mvc.edu
Norco Collegewww.norcocollege.edu/cte
Riverside City Collegewww.rcc.edu
Alvord Unified School District
Corona Norco Unified School District
Jurupa Unified School District
Moreno Valley Unified School District
Riverside Unified School District
Val Verde Unified School District
Riverside County Office of EducationRegional Occupational Center (ROP)
Career and Technical Education
Community College Information
Riverside Community College DistrictCareer and Technical Education (Tech Prep)
951-222-8963www.ExploreCTE.com
K-12 School District Partners
For links to our sponsors, please visit our website at www.ExploreCTE.com