1. CAREER EXPLORATION Marlene Mixa Outreach Coordinator CBJT Grant Project

2. Class Overview Choosing a Career Education and Training Requirements Possible Career Paths Websites for Career Exploration Marlene MixaJune 29, 2010

3. Choosing a Career What do I love to do? How can I get paid for it? Marlene MixaJune 29, 2010

4. Choosing a Career What’s important to you?  What you do  Where you live  Working with people  Being your own boss  Money  Variety of tasks  Flexibility of schedule Marlene MixaJune 29, 2010

5. Choosing a Career  EXPLORE  Ask questions  Talk with teachers and counselors  Visit businesses and schools  Do an internship  Attend summer camp Marlene MixaJune 29, 2010

6. My Story What do I want to do? What’s important in a job? Where do I want to live? Marlene MixaJune 29, 2010

7. Knowledge Required for Today’s Careers High School Only Technical Training Four-Year Degree 190065%15%20% Today10%70%20% Marlene MixaJune 29, 2010

8. Education Options Short Courses Certificate Training Programs Diplomas Two Year Degrees Four Year Degrees Graduate or Professional School Marlene MixaJune 29, 2010

9. Career Paths Personal Care Attendant To Certified Nursing Assistant To Licensed Practical Nurse To Registered Nurse Marlene MixaJune 29, 2010

10. Career Paths Automotive Technology Certificate (30 credits) To Automotive Technology AAS Degree (+ 40 credits) Marlene MixaJune 29, 2010

11. Career Paths Basic Welding To Intermediate Welding To Certified Welder Marlene MixaJune 29, 2010

12. Career Paths Production Technologist (15 credits on-line) To Machine Technologist (+ 15 credits) OR Automation Technologist (+ 15 credits) OR Welding Technologist (+ 15 credits) Marlene MixaJune 29, 2010

13. Career Paths CNC Machine Tool Certificate (29 credits) To CNC Machine Tool Diploma (+ 15 credits) To CNC Machine Tool AAS Degree (+ 16 credits) Marlene MixaJune 29, 2010

14. Web Sites for Career Exploration www.dreamit-doit.com – Dream Career Quiz www.onetcenter.org – Career Interest Survey www.iseek.org – Career Pathways www.pinetech.edu Marlene MixaJune 29, 2010

15. THANK YOU! Marlene Mixa CBJT Grant Project Outreach Coordinator

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