2. Why should 8th graders explore careers? »Learn where your interests could lead you in a career »Become aware of a variety of careers »Learn what classes in high school can help you explore options »Plan high school classes that can get you closer to your career goal » CHANGE PASSWORD FOR SCHOOL »Learn where your interests could lead you in a career »Become aware of a variety of careers »Learn what classes in high school can help you explore options »Plan high school classes that can get you closer to your career goal » CHANGE PASSWORD FOR SCHOOL

3. 10 Fastest Growing Occupations –US Bureau of Labor Grads 2016 Percent Change »Network systems and data communications analysts 53.4% increase $67,460) » Personal and home care aides 50.6%($18,180) » Computer software engineers, applications 44.6% increase ($82,000) »Veterinary technologists and Technicians 41% ($27,750) »Dental hygienists 43% » Personal Finance Advisor 41% $66,120) Percent Change »Network systems and data communications analysts 53.4% increase $67,460) » Personal and home care aides 50.6%($18,180) » Computer software engineers, applications 44.6% increase ($82,000) »Veterinary technologists and Technicians 41% ($27,750) »Dental hygienists 43% » Personal Finance Advisor 41% $66,120)

4. »Theatrical and performance makeup artists 39.8% ($36,730) »Medical Assistants 35.4% ($26,290) »Veterinarians 27.6% ($81,490) »Substance Abuse and Behavioral disorder Counselors 34.4%($35,950) »Theatrical and performance makeup artists 39.8% ($36,730) »Medical Assistants 35.4% ($26,290) »Veterinarians 27.6% ($81,490) »Substance Abuse and Behavioral disorder Counselors 34.4%($35,950)

5. Occupations with the most new jobs Forbes Associate's Degrees or Postsecondary Vocational »Registered nurses 22% ($55,000 AVG) »Radiologic and X-ray Technicians »Dental Hygienist ($57,000) »Web designer ($47,000) »Solar panel consultants and Installer (($50,000) Associate's Degrees or Postsecondary Vocational »Registered nurses 22% ($55,000 AVG) »Radiologic and X-ray Technicians »Dental Hygienist ($57,000) »Web designer ($47,000) »Solar panel consultants and Installer (($50,000)

6. »Physical Therapist Assistant ($46,111) »Hair Stylist ($22,500) »Electrical or Electronic Engineering Technician ($47,163) »Paralegals and legal assistants »Medical secretaries »Physical Therapist Assistant ($46,111) »Hair Stylist ($22,500) »Electrical or Electronic Engineering Technician ($47,163) »Paralegals and legal assistants »Medical secretaries

7. Occupations with the Most New Jobs: Bachelor's Degrees »Software Developers »Accountants and auditors »Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists »Computer Systems Analysts »Human Resources, Training and Labor Relations »Software Developers »Accountants and auditors »Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists »Computer Systems Analysts »Human Resources, Training and Labor Relations

8. »Computer software engineers, systems software »Actuary 27% ($87,650) »Biomedical Engineer 14% ((81,540) »Environmental Engineer 22% ($78,740) »Computer software engineers, systems software »Actuary 27% ($87,650) »Biomedical Engineer 14% ((81,540) »Environmental Engineer 22% ($78,740)

9. Arapahoe Campus Career and Technical Education »Students who are 16 and older and in their junior or senior year may enroll »Credits for high school graduation and credits for industry certification and some college credits »Students who are 16 and older and in their junior or senior year may enroll »Credits for high school graduation and credits for industry certification and some college credits

10. Course offerings »Auto/Collision repair »Water Management »Nursing Assistant »Computer Information Systems »Esthetician »Greenhouse management »Web & Gaming Applications »Hairstyling »Auto/Collision repair »Water Management »Nursing Assistant »Computer Information Systems »Esthetician »Greenhouse management »Web & Gaming Applications »Hairstyling

11.  Nail Technician  Urban Agriculture  Intro to Criminal Justice  Natural Resources Management  Forensics Technology  ProStart – Culinary Studies »Environmental Sustainability »Graphic Communications  Nail Technician  Urban Agriculture  Intro to Criminal Justice  Natural Resources Management  Forensics Technology  ProStart – Culinary Studies »Environmental Sustainability »Graphic Communications

12. Collegeincolorado.org »Internet based software program »Create and develop a career portfolio »Follows you to the high school »Can explore careers at home on this program »Internet based software program »Create and develop a career portfolio »Follows you to the high school »Can explore careers at home on this program

13. 8th Grade Career Fair April 26 th 9:00 – 11:30 »Students will attend four 30 minute sessions »You will be assigned sessions based on your interest »Attendance will be taken at the sessions »Please pass quickly, show respect to our speakers »Students will attend four 30 minute sessions »You will be assigned sessions based on your interest »Attendance will be taken at the sessions »Please pass quickly, show respect to our speakers