“I’m preparing you for the Real World”

Pennsylvania Career Guide

 The difference between a job and a career  Selecting a path that creates options  Following dreams while grounded in reality

So You want to Be a Star? Broadcaster/Journalist- Photojournalist - Coach/Umpire - Facilities Manager - Physical Therapist – Sports Statistician - Sports Turf Specialist - High School Student Athletes High School Senior Athletes NCAA Student Athletes NCAA Senior Athletes Drafted from NCAA Odds High School to the Pros Women's Basketbal l456,900130,50014,4003, in 14,300 Men's Basketbal l549,500157,00015,7003, in 12,500 Football983,600281,00056,50012, in 3,900 Baseball455,300130,10025,7005, in 800 Men's Ice Hockey29,9008,5003, in 900 Men's Soccer321,40091,80018,2004, in 4,200

Today: On average, workers will change jobs about seven times during their careers. Nearly 80 percent of all jobs require some sort of postsecondary training. Manufacturing is becoming increasingly driven by advanced science and technology, and the industry has a growing need for a workforce with the right skills. Employers in general are demanding specific skills and experience in addition to college or postsecondary schooling. Additionally, employers often require training beyond high school – either through college or technical schools. Skilled jobs requiring less than a bachelor’s degree comprise almost half of today’s job market. Tomorrow: Advancement in technology will cause rapid and unpredictable changes in career demands. High-tech workers will need to return to school to learn new skills. Manufacturing will shift from mass production to flexible production. Workers will need an even wider range of skills than they do today. The key to successfully landing jobs will be developing a wide selection of needed skills. The worker who is prepared to engage in continuing education, both on and off the job, will have the economic advantage in the workplace. Traditional skilled trades, such as auto mechanics, plumbers, electricians and dental hygienists will still be in demand.

Media Mythmaking and Employment Reality

The Only Constant is Change “Career Change through Lifelong Learning”

Applications Engineer Computer Systems Analysts Customer Service Representatives Home Health Aides Medical Assistants Network Systems Analysts Nursing Aides & Orderlies Registered Nurses Truck Drivers Veterinary Technicians Computer Operators File Clerks Marine Engineers New Account Clerks Order Clerks Photographic Equipment Repairers Photographic Process Workers Radio Operators Telephone Operators Textile & Apparel Workers

Your Quick Reference Guide Background on the information provided in the ODB: 1. Occupation – Provides a descriptive title of the occupation. 2. Interest Code – Links the occupation to the categories established in the interest assessment test on pages 5 and 6. 3.Employment Outlook – Information is based on occupational projections produced by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry, Center for Workforce Information & Analysis. Projected employment is the number of jobs expected in the year Openings per year are the number of job openings per year, due to growth and replacement needs caused by exiting workers. The tables are sorted based on annual openings, from most to fewest within each cluster. 4. Wage Data – Information is from the Occupational Employment Statistics survey. Wages are 2008 annual figures and represent the entry-level and average wage in Pennsylvania and the average wage in the nation. 5. High Priority Occupations – Occupation is designated as a statewide High Priority Occupation (HPO) – one which is in demand by employers, has high skill requirements and offers a family-sustaining wage. 6. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) – Occupation is a special STEM priority occupation requiring substantial Mathematics or Science preparation. These occupations are essential to maintaining the economy, quality of life, national security and technological superiority of our country. (Pg. 19 in your booklet)

Getting There Alternative Education/Career Paths Career and Technical Education Pennsylvania Skills Certificate Tech Prep Registered Apprenticeship (Pg. 44 & 45 in your booklet)

The Costs of College (Pg. 49 in your booklet)

To-Do List for High School Students What am I going to do after graduation? Am I headed for college, vocational training or right into the workforce? How am I going to navigate the path I choose?

Job Resources PA Career Link You can visit PA CareerLink online at: (Pg. 55 in your booklet for listing of services)

Keeping your Job: Professional Behavior at Work How Are Your Soft Skills? Punctuality Self-motivation Flexibility Teamwork Basic Professionalism Outward Professionalism Job Professionalism (Pgs in your booklet)

Finding Common Threads or Themes  Professionalism – Student, Employee, Employer  Life Long Learner  Flexibility and Adaptability  Interdisciplinary Nature of Life

CAREERS, they aren’t just for Guidance anymore.