1. C AREER C LUSTER Nicole October 26, 2010

2. T HE 16 C AREER C LUSTERS … Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Architecture and Construction Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Business Management and Administration Education and Training Finance Government and Public Administration Health Science Hospitality and Tourism Human Services Information Technology Law, Public Safety, and Security Manufacturing Marketing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

3. A GRICULTURE, F OOD, AND N ATURAL R ESOURCES Farmer and Rancher Veterinary Assistant Environmental Engineer Animal Systems Environmental Service Systems Food Products and Processing Systems In Demand Careers in SD…Pathways

4. A GRICULTURE, F OOD, AND N ATURAL R ESOURCES The most unusual career in this cluster is a commercial diver. One career in this cluster that would interest me is a dietitian. Three facts about this career include: - You make $32,000 to $71,000 a year - You need a bachelor’s degree - Most work 40 hours a week

5. A RCHITECTURE AND C ONSTRUCTION Carpenter Heating/Air Conditioning Mechanic & Installer Construction Trades Manager Construction Design/Pre- Construction Maintenance/Operati ons In Demand Careers in SD…Pathways

6. A RCHITECTURE AND C ONSTRUCTION The most unusual career in this cluster is a water well driller. One career in this cluster that would interest me is a painter. Three facts about this career include: - Earn from $10 to $26 an hour - Employers usually prefer to hire high school graduates - The work is physically demanding

7. A RTS, A UDIO /V IDEO T ECHNOLOGY, AND C OMMUNICATIONS Graphic Designer Reporter and Correspondent Photographer Computer and Electronic-based Technology Solid foundation in math Solid foundation in science In Demand Careers in SD…Pathways

8. A RTS, A UDIO /V IDEO T ECHNOLOGY, AND C OMMUNICATIONS The most unusual career in this cluster is a stenographer. One career in this cluster that would interest me is a cost estimator. Three facts about this career include: Earn from $32,000 to $92,000 a year Most work a 5-day,40 hour week You need a bachelor’s or associate’s degree to pursue this job

9. B USINESS M ANAGEMENT AND A DMINISTRATION Management Analyst Office Manager Accounting Clerk Accounting General Management Business Information Management In Demand Careers in SD…Pathways

10. B USINESS M ANAGEMENT AND A DMINISTRATION The most unusual career in this cluster is a data entry clerk. One career in this cluster that would interest me is a career coach. Three facts about this career include: Earn $30,000 to $90,000 a year Travel to meet clients Most have a bachelor’s degree

11. E DUCATION AND T RAINING Teacher Assistant Middle School Teacher Library Technician Administration and Administrative Support Professional Support Services Teaching/Training In Demand Careers in SD…Pathways

12. E DUCATION AND T RAINING The most unusual career in this cluster is a coach. One career in this cluster that would interest me is a social worker. Three facts about this career include: $25,000 to $75,000 a year for most At least a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree The work can be emotionally draining

13. F INANCE Financial Analyst Bill and Account Collector Loan Officer Banking Services Business Finance Insurance In Demand Careers in SD…Pathways

14. F INANCE The most unusual career in this cluster is an actuary One career in this cluster that would interest me is a credit counselor Three facts about this career include: $20,000 to $50,000 a year for most Relevant programs include psychology, counseling, finance, and business Dealing with upset or uncooperative clients can be stressful

15. G OVERNMENT & P UBLIC A DMINISTRATION Compliance Officer Urban and Regional Planner Legislator Foreign Service Governance National Security In Demand Careers in SD…Pathways

16. G OVERNMENT & P UBLIC A DMINISTRATION The most unusual career in this cluster is a researcher. One career in this cluster that would interest me is an activist. Three facts about this career include: $15,000 to $30,000 a year for activists at small organizations Education requirements vary depending on the position Volunteer experience is useful

17. H EALTH S CIENCE Licensed Practical Nurse Pharmacy Technician Medical Records Healthy Information Technician Health Informatics Support Services Therapeutic Services In Demand Careers in SD…Pathways

18. H EALTH S CIENCE The most unusual career in this cluster is a per fusionist. One career in this cluster that would interest me is a dental hygienist. Three facts about this career include: $45,000 to $93,000 a year for most Examine teeth and gums visually and with x-rays to find tooth decay and gum disease Report problems to the dentist

19. H OSPITALITY & T OURISM Hotel and Resort Clerk Lodging Manager Food Service Manager Lodging Recreation, Amusements, and Attractions Travel and Tourism In Demand Careers in SD…Pathways

20. H OSPITALITY & T OURISM The most unusual career in this cluster is a race car driver. One career in this cluster that would interest me is an event planner. Three facts about this career include: $25,000 to $75,000 a year for salaried planners No formal requirements The work can be mentally tiring

21. H UMAN S ERVICES Childcare Worker Residential Advisor Fitness Trainer/ Aerobic Instructor Consumer Services Counseling and Mental Health Services Personal care services In Demand Careers in SD…Pathways

22. H UMAN S ERVICES The most unusual career in this cluster is a pet groomer. One career in this cluster that would interest me is a psychologist. Three facts about this career include: $35,000 to $110,000 a year Assess clients’ psychological needs At least a master’s degree in psychology

23. I NFORMATION T ECHNOLOGY Computer Software Applications Engineer Database Administrator Computer Analyst Information Support and Services Network Systems Web and Digital Communications In Demand Careers in SD…Pathways

24. I NFORMATION T ECHNOLOGY The most unusual career in this cluster is a webmaster. One career in this cluster that would interest me is a website designer. Three facts about this career include: $35,000 to $75,000 a year for some A bachelor’s or associate degree is recommended Work from home or in an office

25. L AW, P UBLIC S AFETY, & S ECURITY Detective/ Criminal Investigator Lawyer Fire Fighter Correction Services Legal Services Law Enforcement Services In Demand Careers in SD…Pathways

26. L AW, P UBLIC S AFETY, & S ECURITY The most unusual career in this cluster is a bailiff. One career in this cluster that would interest me is a child and youth worker. Three facts about this career include: $25,000 to $40,000 a year for most Some work shifts or are on call The work can be stressful and emotionally draining

27. M ANUFACTURING Welder First-line Manager Machinist Production Quality Assurance Logistics and Inventory Control In Demand Careers in SD…Pathways

28. M ANUFACTURING The most unusual career in this cluster is a tool and die maker. One career in this cluster that would interest me is a cost estimator. Three facts about this career include: $32,000 to $92,000 a year for most Some enter the field after years of experience in the construction industry Prepare cost summaries outlining all of the costs involved in projects

29. M ARKETING Sales Representative Office Clerk First-line Manager Professional Sales Merchandising Marketing Research In Demand Careers in SD…Pathways

30. M ARKETING The most unusual career in this cluster is an art dealer. One career in this cluster that would interest me is a real estate agent. Three facts about this career include: $15,000 to $100,000 a year or more Work in offices, but also travel to and from properties Schedules vary and often include evening and weekend work

31. S CIENCE, T ECHNOLOGY, E NGINEERING, & M ATHEMATICS Environmental Scientist Biological Technician Chemist Engineering Technology Science and Math In Demand Careers in SD…Pathways

32. S CIENCE, T ECHNOLOGY, E NGINEERING, & M ATHEMATICS The most unusual career in this cluster is an astronaut. One career in this cluster that would interest me is conservator. Three facts about this career include: $30,000 to $67,000 a year or more for experienced conservators Self-employed conservators may work longer hours Most work a regular 8-hour day

33. T RANSPORTATION, D ISTRIBUTION, & L OGISTICS Truck Drivers Automotive Service Technician Bus/Truck Mechanic Sales and Services Transportation Operations Warehousing and Distribution Center Operations In Demand Careers in SD…Pathways

34. T RANSPORTATION, D ISTRIBUTION, & L OGISTICS The most unusual career in this cluster is a train operator. One career in this cluster that would interest me is an auto detailer. Three facts about this career include: Minimum wage to $15 an hour for most The work is dirty and physically demanding Owners set their own hours

35. C AREER C LUSTER E XPLORATION R EFLECTION The top three Career Clusters that interest me include Human Services, Health Sciences, and Hospitality & Tourism. Through my exploration of the career clusters, I was most surprised by all of the options that there are in the career clusters.