A.C. Reynolds High School Welcome Freshmen!

What do you want to be when you grow up?

Career Clusters

In The Clusters There Are “10” Pathways Agricultural & Natural Resources Technologies Biological and Chemical Technologies Business Technologies Commercial and Artistic Production Technologies Construction Technologies Engineering Technologies Health Sciences Technologies Industrial Technologies Public Service Technologies Transportation Systems

How do you complete a Pathway? Students must take four courses in their chosen pathway. At least one of the four courses must be a starred (completer) course *4

Which Career Pathway is for you?

Pathways Interest Survey INSTRUCTIONS 1. Circle items that best describe you. 2. You may circle as many as you like. 3. Total the number of items circled in each pathway. 4. Write the total in the box to the right for each pathway. 5. Highlight the three highest scores!

READY TO FIND OUT WHICH PATHWAYS ARE YOUR TOP 3 ???

WRITE THE NAME OF EACH PATHWAY ON PAGE 3 Pathway 1: Agriculture & Natural Resources Pathway 2: Biological & Chemical Pathway 3: Business & Marketing Pathway 4: Commercial & Artistic Productions Pathway 5: Construction Pathway 6: Engineering Pathway 7: Health Pathway 8: Industrial Pathway 9: Public Service Pathway 10: Transport Systems

Now – Using a marker, Put a STAR by your TOP 3 Pathways (The 3 with the highest scores)

Select your favorite pathway from your TOP 3. Write this pathway on Page 4 (in the middle circle labeled “PATHWAY”)

Using the Graphic Organizer (on page 4) Write down some careers & courses that interest you from the following slides.

Career Opportunities In Each Pathway Pathway 1--Agricultural & Natural Resources Technologies Fish & Wildlife Management Soil Conservationist Landscape Architect Veterinarian Pathway 2-- Biological & Chemical Technologies Biochemist Dietitian Food & Drug Inspector Toxicologist Pathway 3--Business & Marketing Technologies Accountant Entrepreneur Sports & Entertainment Managers Computer & Information Managers Pathway 4--Commercial & Artistic Productions Technologies Broadcast Technician Photo Journalist Interior Designer Screen Printer Pathway 5--Construction Technologies General Contractor Civil Engineer Carpenter Architect Pathway 6--Engineering Technologies AeroSpace Engineer Physicist Product Design Engineer Mechanical Engineer Pathway 7--Health Technologies Cardiologist Dentist Athletic Trainer Physical Therapist Pathway 8--Industrial Technologies Welder Tool & Die Maker Machinist Structural Metal Worker Pathway 9--Public Service Technologies Cosmetologist Child Care Director Chef Fireman Pathway 10--Transport Systems Technologies Automotive Service Technician Pilot Heavy Equipment Operator Collision Body Repair Technician Remember when choosing a pathway consider the following: Know Yourself (Interests, Aptitudes, Personal Values) Subjects You Enjoy Extracurricular Activities Community Involvement

Some courses are in every pathway! Career Management Digital Communications Computer Applications I Small Business & Entrepreneurship Internships Apprenticeships* Advanced Studies*

Agricultural & Natural Resources Technologies -- Courses Digital Communications Career Management Computer Applications I Small Business & Entrepreneurship Agriscience Applications Agri Production Mgmt I & II* Animal Science I & II* Horticulture I & II* Drafting I Welding I (CEC) Internships, Apprenticeship*, & Advanced Studies*

Biological & Chemical -- Courses Digital Communications Career Management Computer Applications I Small Business & Entrepreneurship Teen Living Life Management Foods I - Fundamentals Biomedical Technology Internship/Apprenticeship*/ Advanced Studies*

Business Technologies -- Courses Digital Communications Career Management Computer Applications I & II* Small Business & Entrepreneurship * Principles of Business Computerized Accounting I & II* Business & Electronic Communications E-Commerce Sports & Entertainment Marketing I & II* Marketing & Marketing Co-op Travel & Tourism* Digital Media I & II* (CEC) Networking I & II* (CEC) Computer Engineering Technology I (CEC) Internship/Apprenticeship*/ Advanced Studies* AP Computer Science

Commercial & Artistic -- Courses Career Management Digital Communications Small Business & Entrepreneurship Computer Applications I Intro to T & I Teen Living Apparel Development I Housing & Interiors I Life Management Printing Graphics I & II* Drafting Digital Media I & II* (CEC) Internship/Apprenticeship* Advanced Studies*

Construction -- Courses Digital Communications Career Management Computer Applications I Small Business & Entrepreneurship Housing & Interiors I Intro to T & I Masonry I & II* (CEC) Construction I & II* Drafting I, II*, & III Welding I (CEC) Internship/Apprenticeship* Advanced Studies*

Engineering Tech -- Courses Career Management Digital Communications Computer Applications I Small Business & Entrepreneurship Intro to T & I Drafting I Network Engineering I, & II* (CEC) Computer Engineering I & II* (CEC) Principles of Technology I & II* Computer Servicing I & II* (ABTCC) Digital Media I (CEC) Internship/Apprenticeship* Advanced Studies*

Health Sciences -- Courses Career Management Digital Communications Computer Applications I Small Business & Entrepreneurship Foods I - Fundamentals Parenting & Child Development Biomedical Technology Allied Health Sciences I & II* Medical Science Internship/apprenticeship* Advanced Studies*

Industrial Tech -- Courses Career Management Digital Communications Computer Applications I Small Business & Entrepreneurship Intro to T & I Drafting I Welding I & II* (CEC) Internship/Apprenticeship* Advanced Studies*

Public Service Tech -- Courses Career Management Digital Communications Computer Applications I Small Business & Entrepreneurship Teen Living Apparel Development I Foods I - Fundamentals Housing & Interiors I Parenting & Child Development Life Management Early Childhood Ed I, II* & III Cosmetology I, & II* (CEC) Internship/Apprenticeship* Advanced Studies*

Transport Systems -- Courses Career Management Digital Communications Computer Applications I Small Business & Entrepreneurship Intro to T & I Automotive Tech I & II* Drafting I Internship/Apprenticeship* Advanced Studies *

GET INVOLVED!! Join a CTSO (Career Technical Student Organization)  Have fun & travel!  Makes learning easy  Get to know your classmates better  Have a place you belong!

Trade & Industry Health Sciences Agricultural Marketing/Business CTSOCTSO

DID YOU KNOW?? The longer you stay in school……… The more money you will make and The easier it will be to find a job. STAY IN SCHOOL!!!

EDUCATION PAYS 2007 Unemployment Rate Level of Education Completed Annual Salary Lifetime Earnings 7.1%High School Dropout$16,1241 Million 4.4% High School Graduate (Diploma) $22, Million 3.0% Some College, No Degree $24, Million 3.8%Associate Degree (2 yr)$29, Million 2.2%Bachelor’s Degree (4 yr)$47, Million 1.8%Master’s Degree (6 yr)$51, Million 1.3% Professional Degree (MD, DDS, Lawyer) $74, Million 1.4%Doctoral (PhD) Degree$77, Million

Good Luck Freshmen Graduating Class of 2012

Turn In Your Surveys See You Thursday, August 14, 2008 Career Pathway Interest Survey