North Carolina Career Clusters Guide North Carolina Summer Conference July 21-26, 2009

Career Choices Today Are Difficult More options Definitions are fluid and changing Expectations are very high © 2009 career communications, inc W. 64th Street Overland Park, KS 66202

The North Carolina Career Guide Provides a focus for choosing a career Information = better decision making Interests and skills matter Academics apply to the real world North Carolina-specific information © 2009 career communications, inc W. 64th Street Overland Park, KS 66202

Career Myths One career - lasts a lifetime Money = Happiness Hot jobs, all that matter Counselors have the answers Choosing a career is easy Success is accidental There is a perfect job out there for everyone. © 2009 career communications, inc W. 64th Street Overland Park, KS 66202

Pathway to Your Future Job Title #1: Agricultural Technician Graduate from high school in 2010 No further education Start work in 2010 Starting Salary: $25,319 Job Title #2: Agricultural Technician Graduate from high school in 2010 Associate’s Degree Start work in 2012 Starting Salary: $35,169 Job Title #3: Environmental Scientist Graduate from high school in 2010 Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Start work in 2017 Starting Salary: $53,686 © 2009 career communications, inc W. 64th Street Overland Park, KS 66202

Bring It All Together Write a paragraph Make a T-Chart Write a letter Research online Other © 2009 career communications, inc W. 64th Street Overland Park, KS 66202

Resources Needed to Help Students: Achieve in school Transition to college or work Make academics relevant © 2009 career communications, inc W. 64th Street Overland Park, KS 66202