Find out what you can do NOW to prepare for the hot jobs of tomorrow…
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Discover what careers might appeal to you by looking at the chart on the inside pages.
Focus on the future
Explore possible careers through activities like clubs, events and electives, and Career Technical Education (CTE) courses. When you know what truly interests you, your focus can save time, reduce tuition costs and get your career started.
How to get ahead
The classes you take in middle school and high school as well as ROP programs can give you a head start in gaining skills and even earning college credit that can lead to a certificate or degree.
Practical experience gives you an advantage
Hands-on technical courses complement traditional math, science, English, art and history classes with real world skills. Career Technical Education classes can fire up your passion and put you on a path to college and exciting careers.
Education linked to employment
Most living wage jobs require education beyond high school so thoughtful education and career planning is necessary for all students. With a career focus and well-developed technical skills, you’ll be set to work in emerging industries that offer the greatest employment opportunities.
What you need to know
• Technical training and college is required for most hot jobs
• High School Career Technical Education meets state standards to support academics • Colleges give credit for many CTE classes
• You can take many community college classes while enrolled at high school
THIS GUIDE WILL HELP YOU IDENTIFY YOUR INTERESTS, EXPLORE
RELATED TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND ACADEMIC COURSES,
AND PREPARE FOR CAREERS IN THE HOTTEST INDUSTRIES.
Start with what you know about your interests and abilities
to consider the wide variety of careers.
Review the 15 career pathways and explore those that appeal
most to you.
Use the web sites listed in this brochure to learn more
about possible careers.
Talk with your counselor to select classes or pick activities
and learn more about the career pathways that interest you.
Discuss your career plans with your counselor and take
ROP or
community college classes that lead to a certificate, degree or
transfer program in the career pathway that matches your interests.
You’ll benefit from having Career Technical Education (
CTE
) courses on
your transcript that show your practical knowledge when applying to
four-year colleges.
Explore careers in-depth and gain real-world experience
by participating in internships.
INTERESTS
Animals, Plants &
Outdoors
Apply science to
hands-on work
CAREER PATHWAYAgriculture &
Natural Resources
Businesses employ 10% of Californians CAREERS Agricultural Sales Equipment Technician Forest Ranger GeneticistHeavy Equipment Operator Laboratory Technician Landscape Designer Processing Plant Manager Veterinary Assistant MIDDLE SCHOOL Science Class/Clubs Wood/Metal Shop HIGH SCHOOL/ROP Agricultural Science Agricultural Welding Floral Design Forestry & Natural Resources Animal & Veterinary Careers Horticulture COMMUNITY COLLEGE Agriculture Animal Studies Equine Studies Veterinary Technician Welding UNIVERSITY Agricultural Engineering Animal Husbandry Environmental Studies Forestry Genetics Landscape Design INTERESTS
Artistic & Technical
Lead creative
people
CAREER PATHWAY
Arts, Media &
Entertainment
Employs three million people CAREERS Choreographer Editor Music Mixer Producer Sound Engineer Scientific Illustrator Scriptwriter Videographer
Visual Effects Coordinator Web Designer MIDDLE SCHOOL Drama Club Photography Stage Productions Technology Lab HIGH SCHOOL/ROP Art & Animation Cosmetology Dance Graphic Communication Technical Theater Video Production COMMUNITY COLLEGE Applied Art & Design Art Dance Drama/Technical Theater Multimedia Photography UNIVERSITY Art Broadcast Communication Dance Photography Theater INTERESTS
Hands-on Outdoor
Projects
Build & organize
with tools
CAREER PATHWAY
Building Trades &
Construction
Retirements will open 18,000 positions CAREERS Architect Construction Manager Designer Electrical Apprentice Electrician Engineer Engineering Technician Mechanical Apprentice Plumber Surveyor MIDDLE SCHOOL Technology Lab Wood Shop HIGH SCHOOL/ROP Cabinetry
Construction & Architectural Design Drafting/CAD Masonry Woodshop COMMUNITY COLLEGE Cabinetry Construction Computer Integrated Electronics Electrician Energy Technology UNIVERSITY Architecture Engineering Structural Engineering INTERESTS
Children &
Communication
Create, organize &
report
CAREER PATHWAYEducation, Child
Development &
Family Services
Employment to grow 40% by 2016 CAREERS Activities Director CounselorElder Care Coordinator Psychologist
Preschool Aide Social Worker School Administrator Special Education Aide Teacher Aide Teacher MIDDLE SCHOOL Youth Group Classroom Aide Summer Camp Aide HIGH SCHOOL/ROP Child Development & Education COMMUNITY COLLEGE Child Development Psychology Recreation Management Social Science UNIVERSITY Child Development Education Education Administration Hospitality & Tourism Recreation Management Social Work INTERESTS
Hands-on Projects
Operate technical
environmental
systems
CAREER PATHWAYEnergy & Utilities
Half of this industry’s workforce will retire by 2020 CAREERS
Chemical Engineer Energy Technician Facility Design Engineer HVAC Technician Instrument Repairer Power Grid Engineer Solar Installer Waste Management Operator
Water System Technician MIDDLE SCHOOL Computer Lab Science Technology Lab HIGH SCHOOL/ROP Computer Science Electronics Mechatronics Science Small Engines COMMUNITY COLLEGE Energy Technology Engineering Environmental Studies Geography Geographic Information Systems Mechatronics UNIVERSITY Engineering Environmental Science Geology Physics Utilities Management
INTERESTS
Experiment, Fix &
Draw
Design & build
technology
CAREER PATHWAYEngineering &
Design
11% growth to 2016 CAREERS Architect CAD Drafter Computer Repairer Electrician Electronic Mechanic Engineer Engineering Technician GIS Mapping Technician Network Technician Telecommunications Tech MIDDLE SCHOOL Computer Studies Technology Lab HIGH SCHOOL/ROP Architectural Design Computer Science Design & Construction Drafting Electronics COMMUNITY COLLEGE Computer Science Electronics Engineering Engineering Support Technology Geographic Information Systems Mechatronics UNIVERSITY Architecture Computer Science Engineering Industrial Design INTERESTSCreative &
Organized
Design & develop
style
CAREER PATHWAY
Fashion & Interior
Design
5% growth to 2016 CAREERS CAD Specialist Design Assistant Fashion Forecaster Fashion Illustrator Interior Designer Lighting Specialist Merchandise Displayer Set Decorator Textile Designer Upholstery Estimator MIDDLE SCHOOL Computer Graphic Design Stage Productions HIGH SCHOOL/ROP Art Cabinetry Computer Science Cosmetology Drama/Technical Theater Fashion Design Fashion Merchandising COMMUNITY COLLEGE Drama/Tech Theater Fashion Design Fashion Merchandising Interior Design UNIVERSITY Interior Design Fashion Design Fashion Merchandising INTERESTSLead Teams &
Compete
Analyze, persuade
& organize
CAREER PATHWAYFinance &
Business
13% growth by 2016 CAREERS Accountant Bookkeeper Budget Analyst Claims Clerk Cost Estimator Financial Planner Insurance Appraiser Loan Specialist Securities Manager Tax Preparer MIDDLE SCHOOL Computer Applications HIGH SCHOOL/ROP Accounting Business Entrepreneurship Business Finance Business Law Computer Science COMMUNITY COLLEGE Accounting Business Administration Finance Insurance Small Business Management UNIVERSITY Accounting & Finance Business Administration Human Resources International BusinessINTERESTS
People & Science
Care, assess &
communicate
CAREER PATHWAYHealth Science
& Medical
Technology
19% of all new jobs; 27% increase by 2014 CAREERS
Biomedical Chemist Emergency Medical Tech Home Health Aide Industrial Hygienist Medical Records Technician Operating Room Technician Pharmacist/Technician Physical Therapy Assistant Radiology Technologist Registered Nurse MIDDLE SCHOOL Health HIGH SCHOOL/ROP Dental Careers Health Careers Medical Assisting Sports Medicine COMMUNITY COLLEGE Addiction Studies Biology Health Studies Medical Assisting Medicine Nursing Psychiatric Tech Public Health UNIVERSITY Biology Health Sciences Kinesiology Public Health Waste Management INTERESTS
Hands-on Team
Creativity
Organize services
for people
CAREER PATHWAYHospitality,
Tourism &
Recreation
California’s third largest employer CAREERS Chef Concert Promoter Convention Manager Dietary Aide Food Service Manager General Manager Resort Manager Tour Director Travel Journalist MIDDLE SCHOOL Clubs Foods
Little League Umpire Sports Scorekeeper Summer Camp Aide HIGH SCHOOL/ROP Culinary Arts Food Science Hospitality Tourism COMMUNITY COLLEGE Business Culinary Arts Hospitality Journalism Management Marketing Recreation Management UNIVERSITY Business Food Science Nutrition Recreation Management
INTERESTS
Trouble Shooter
Manage
computers &
technical data
CAREER PATHWAYInformation
Technology
18.5% increase by 2012 CAREERS Desktop Publisher Hardware & Software Installer Information System Specialist Multimedia Producer Network Engineer Programmer Software Architect Technical Writer Webmaster MIDDLE SCHOOL Computer Applications Technology Lab HIGH SCHOOL & ROP Business Computer Science Digital Communication Electronics Multimedia COMMUNITY COLLEGE Computer Science Computer Information Systems Electronics Engineering Mechatronics UNIVERSITY Computer Science Electronics Engineering Information Systems Management Info Systems Media ArtsINTERESTS
Hands-on Creative
Design & build
products
CAREER PATHWAYManufacturing
& Product
Development
Salaries range from $33,000 to $97,000 CAREERS CNC Operator Fabrication Designer Maintenance Mechanic Manufacturing Engineer Product Designer Quality Control Inspector Tooling Journeyman Welder MIDDLE SCHOOL Computer Applications Metal Shop Technology Lab Wood Shop HIGH SCHOOL/ROP Automotive Computer-aided Machining Drafting Electronics Welding Wood Working COMMUNITY COLLEGE Applied Art & Design Design Drafting Engineering Graphic Communication Mechatronics Welding UNIVERSITY Engineering Industrial Design Manufacturing Engineering Metallurgy INTERESTS
Persuade People
Plan, organize &
create
CAREER PATHWAY
Marketing Sales &
Services
12% growth to 2016 CAREERS
Advertising Executive Copywriter
Customer Service Rep E-commerce Specialist Entrepreneur International Trade Specialist Marketing Manager Research Analyst Retail/Wholesale Buyer Sales Representative MIDDLE SCHOOL Computer Applications Fundraising School/Club Treasurer Speech/Debate Student Government HIGH SCHOOL/ROP Business Entrepreneurship Business Technology Fashion Merchandising Marketing Multimedia Sports Marketing COMMUNITY COLLEGE Business Fashion Merchandising Graphic Design Marketing Multimedia UNIVERSITY Business Journalism Marketing Public Relations INTERESTS
Activity, People &
Outdoors
Respond,
investigate & write
CAREER PATHWAY
Public Services
16–22% employment growth CAREERS
Attorney
CSI Forensics Technician Counselor
Emergency Medical Tech FBI/CIA Agent Firefighter Legal Clerk Paramedic Police Officer Security Guard MIDDLE SCHOOL Science Student Government HIGH SCHOOL/ROP Fire Science Health Education Law Enforcement COMMUNITY COLLEGE Administration of Justice Fire Technology EMT Social Science UNIVERSITY Administration of Justice Government Public Administration Social Welfare INTERESTS
People, Hands-on
Promote, run and
repair vehicles
CAREER PATHWAY
Transportation
7–14% employment growth CAREERS
Air Traffic Controller Collision Repair Technician Dispatcher
Driver Inspector Insurance Adjustor Mechanic
Parts & Service Manager Pilot Smog Technician MIDDLE SCHOOL Technology Lab HIGH SCHOOL/ROP Automotive Technology Electronics Small Engines COMMUNITY COLLEGE Auto Body Specialist Automotive Technician Diesel Mechanic UNIVERSITY Aeronautical Engineering Civil Engineering Logistics Management Transportation Management
online resources
USE THESE RESOURCES TO RESEARCH MORE
ABOUT WHAT INTERESTS YOU AND LEARN ABOUT
RELATED CAREER AND EDUCATION PATHS.
Career Exploration
www.bls.gov/k12 Learn about careers based on what interests you.
www.cacareerzone.org Find assessments, career exploration and a monetary reality check.
www.californiacareers.info Link to several career web sites.
www.careerclues.org Find a direction, college, job or experience based on your interests.
www.careervoyages.gov In-depth information on all industries.
www.mappingyourfuture.org Explore careers and prepare for college.
www.statecenter.com/industrysectors Research California career pathways.
www.whodouwant2b.com Explore career and technical education pathways.
College
www.californiacolleges.edu Learn about higher education options in California.
www.knowhow2go.org Develop your plan to go to college.
www.missingmajor.com Explore college majors based on your interests and find out how to overcome obstacles.
www.uncwil.edu/stuaff/career/majors Find out what careers you can pursue with different college majors.
Occupational Outlook
www.bls.gov/oco Research earnings, education needed, job prospects, what workers do on the job and working conditions.
Sign up for Career Technical Education (CTE)
• Explore the career path that appeals to you by taking CTE classes
• Apply what you learn in CTE classes to make academic courses more relevant • Gain hands-on experience that will help you excel at college and prepare for a job • Develop your program of study
Take ROP classes in your career path
• El Dorado County Central Sierra ROP: www.eduhsd.k12.ca.us/ROP.htm (Garden Valley, Placerville & So. Lake Tahoe)
• Placer & Nevada Counties 49er ROP: www.49errop.com (Auburn) • Sacramento County ROP: www.sacrop.org (Mather)
• Yolo County ROP: www.ycoe.org/depts/ssis/#YROP (Woodland) • Tri-County ROP: http://rop.sutter.k12.ca.us (Yuba City)
• California Association of ROPs: www.carocp.org
Explore your community college
Your high school CTE classes may articulate to your local community college so you’ll get credit and won’t have to retake some classes. You may also be able to enroll at your community college while you are in high school.
American River College—Sacramento (916) 484-8011 www.arc.losrios.edu
Cosumnes River College—Sacramento (916) 691-7344 www.crc.losrios.edu
Folsom Lake College—Folsom (916) 608-6500 www.flc.losrios.edu
Lake Tahoe Community College—South Lake Tahoe (530) 541-4660 www.ltcc.edu
Sacramento City College—Sacramento (916) 558-2111 www.scc.losrios.edu
Sierra College—Rocklin, Roseville, Grass Valley & Truckee (916) 624-3333 www.sierracollege.edu
Woodland Community College—Woodland (530) 661-5700 www.yccd.edu/woodland
Yuba College—Marysville (530) 741-6700 www.yccd.edu
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ONCE YOU KNOW WHAT SPARKS YOUR INTEREST, TAKE
CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION, ROP AND COMMUNITY
COLLEGE CLASSES LEADING TO YOUR CAREER PATH.
This project was supported by the Carl D. Perkins IV Career Technical Education Act, administered by the California Department of Education. The activity which is the subject of this material was supported in whole or in part by the US Department of Education. However, the opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the position or the policy of the US Department of Education, and no official endorsement by the US Department of Education should be inferred. No person shall, on the grounds of sex, race, color, national origin, or handicap, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under this program. BROCHURE DESIGN BY SIERRA COLLEGE.
