1. Exploring ALL your options- The future of WORK is LEARNING a living.
Career Planning
Exploring ALL your options-
The future of WORK is LEARNING a living.
Career choice is one of the most critical decisions you will make. The planning you do will determine what you do for the next years of your life. It will determine the lifestyle you live. Working a job is part of life and the more information you have - the better your chances are of finding a job/career that “fits” you!
NOTE: If you have a programmatic, systematic career plan, it would be helpful for parents and students to see the activities planned for sixth, seventh, and eighth grades. Counselors should become familiar with the information in the power point. If you need additional information, go to the career manual located at

2. You need answers… Who Am I? Where Am I Going?
How Am I Going to Get There?
Career planning is a simple process that cannot be done in a short time. It involves answering three questions. Who am I? Where am I going? How am I going to get there? Every school system is equipped to assist you in this process. So let’s take a look.

3. Self-Awareness Who Am I? interest aptitudes values Occupation Sort
Skills
Ideas
O*NET Work Importance Locator
O*NET Interest Profiler
Career Keys
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery
Knowing who you are is not just knowing your name and address. It is becoming familiar with your likes and dislikes, what your abilities are, and what things are important to you. For example, some of you may be very good in math and some of you may not be so good in math - would you want a job where math is the primary skill you must have? Some of you may enjoy being outside in the fresh air - would you want a job where you had to sit in an office all day long, 8 hours a day? Some of you may believe education is an important value and would love to teach school. School systems have different assessments to assist you in discovering your likes, dislikes, and aptitudes. GCIS, GACollege411 and the ASVAB are two resources you can use to help answer the question: Who am I? We are all very unique individuals with many different interest and aptitudes. In order to make an informed decision about the world of work and your place in that world, you should know yourself. You don’t want to make a bad decision about your career and find yourself in a job that you don’t like - that can make you an unhappy person.
Parents should know that GCIS requires a password and ID while GACollege411 and the ASVAB are free.
Georgia Career Information System (GCIS)- A web based career planning program.
GACollege A web based mentor for students and parents to find, apply and finance postsecondary education.

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To help student learn about themselves refer to the Georgia Career Information System (GCIS). This slide shows the GCIS menu. The red arrow points to the assessment links. GCIS has 4 assessments that students can use: Occupational Sort, SKILLS, O*NET Interest Profiler and O*NET Work Importance Locator. You/your child will have other opportunities to take other assessments such as the Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test (PSAT) and the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB). GCIS can help you/students better understand their scores.
Parents and students should be given the GCIS password and Id for GCIS and the ULR address (

5. Students should also use the assessment found on the GACollege411 web site. The GACollege411 web site assist students with the planning, applying and paying for college.
Parents should be given the web address:

6. Knowing “who you are” is a critical part of the career planning process. Being aware of the activities you like to do as well as the activities you don’t like to do can help you decide what careers would best fit you. Awareness of your abilities, what you can do well, will help you narrow down your career choices to those occupations that you will be able to do. Also, most people enjoy working in jobs they think are important.
This PEANUTS cartoon helps to explain the idea of career awareness!
(READ THE CARTOON) Linus says… Charlie Brown says… Lucy says… Give parents/students time to read the information below the cartoon or facilitator can read the information.

7. Where Am I Going? Resources Career Trends Work-based Learning
Exploration
The second part of the career planning process is EXPLORATION. It is important that you and your child spend time exploring jobs/careers that may “fit” your child based on your/their assessment outcomes and what educational opportunities you/they need to reach your/their career goal. You should know where to locate major resources, what the current career trends are, and how the programs and courses at the high school can help you reach your goal.
Career Trends
Work-based Learning

8. Career Trends…
Occupations generally requiring a bachelor degree or more education account for 23-25% of all jobs. However, most jobs require education beyond high school but not necessarily a 4-year college degree.
Therefore, postsecondary education is becoming more and more critical to a young persons future
It is important that you know some of the current career trends.
READ THE TREND.
You should understand that most jobs do not require a 4-year college degree, but most jobs do require education beyond high school. If you choose a career that demands the 4-year degree then plan to spend at least 4 years at a higher level of academic learning. For example, if you plan to teach school, you must attain a 4-year degree and pass a certification test; or if you plan to become a certified electrician, you will spend about 2 years in a technical college or you may become certified in a state registered apprenticeship. If you have average IQ or above, you can do anything you decide to do, but it is important that you determine what you are willing to do to achieve your goal. Remember the more education and training - the more income potential.
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9. Career Trends…
By the year 2010, 42% of job growth will require a vocational certificate, 2-year associate degree, a 4-year bachelor’s degree or more.
Therefore, postsecondary education is becoming more and more critical to a young persons future.
Postsecondary education is becoming increasingly more and more important. The work world of today requires a higher level of skill. Workers are expected to be “knowledge workers!” They will compete with workers in foreign countries. Therefore, ALL students should be considered postsecondary students. ALL students should be planning to continue their education.

10. Career Trends…
An associate or bachelor’s degree is the most significant source of postsecondary education or training for 6 of the 10 fastest growing occupations.
Therefore, postsecondary education is becoming more and more critical to a young persons future.
Read the trend. NOTE: If you have the 10 fastest growing occupations printed for parents/students, refer them to that information.
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11. Career Trends…
Employment growth will be concentrated in the service-providing sector of the economy. The strongest growth projections are in education, health, and business services.
Read the trend.
Service producing occupations should be plentiful. The Hospitality and Tourism industry in Georgia is strong and will provide numerous jobs in the next ten years along with health, business, and educational services. The high school curriculum includes career pathways in hospitality and tourism, business information technology, and health and medical science technology.

12. Career Trends…
Research indicates that students who formulate career plans expect to complete higher levels of education than those who don’t.
PLANNING is critical to a young person’s success in school. GOAL setting is a glimpse into their future. Good planning is based on gathering information, formulating a PLAN, and learning to manage that plan.

13. Some of the U. S. fastest growing occupations 2000-2010
Medical Assistants
Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts
Physician Assistants
Social and Human Service Assistants
Home Health Aides
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
Physical Therapist
Computer Software Engineers
Computer Software Systems Engineers
Physical Therapist Assistants
Notice the number of occupations in the health industry. Notice number of occupation in business information technology.

14. Some of the Fastest growing occupations in Georgia
Sales Agents, Advertising
Medical Assistants
Computer Scientists
Pest Controllers & Assistants
Paralegals
System Analysts
Guards
Computer Programmers
Home Health Aides
Computer Engineers
Telemktrs, Door-To Door Sales

15. Explore ALL Your Options
Nontraditional Occupations
You should always look at ALL your options. You never know when the most unlikely career will be one you like the most. Let’s look at careers that you might not explore because of your gender - these are called nontraditional occupations.

16. What are nontraditional careers/occupations? (NTOs)
Those careers traditionally held by members of one gender. For example, carpentry is a nontraditional occupation for women; nurses aid, for men.
Those occupations in which 25% or less of the workforce is of one gender.
NTOs are careers traditionally held by members of one gender or occupations in which 25% or less of the workforce is of one gender.
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17. Examples of Nontraditional Careers
Women
Aerospace Engineer
Air Traffic Controller
Airline Pilot
Architect
Auto Mechanic
Bricklayer
Drafter
Electronics Tech
Film Director
Funeral Director
Guard
Men
Teacher’s Aide
Teacher (Elementary and Kindergarten)
Typist
Hairdresser/Cosmetologist
Health Aide, except Nursing
Legal Assistant
Secretary
Speech Therapist
Statistical Clerk
These are examples of nontraditional careers. Look over the list: Young men do you see anything that might interest you - young women do you see anything that might interest you? There are barriers that keep young men and women from pursuing nontraditional careers. Let’s take a look at these barriers.

18. What are the advantages of nontraditional occupations (NTOs)?
Salary
Advancement Opportunities
Benefits
The Work Itself - Job Satisfaction
Education/Training
Work Hours
You should explore all your opportunities. Nontraditional careers offer some real advantages, they are:
SALARY: Nontraditional jobs often afford the opportunity for better pay. With more jobs to choose from, there is a better chance of getting a better-paying job. Jobs traditionally held by men do pay better wages. Furthermore, men working in jobs which are nontraditional for them (the female dominated jobs) often earn more than women who work in those fields and may ultimately raise the pay for everyone.
ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Nontraditional jobs, especially those in the apprenticeable trades, usually have established steps for advancement. For example, in construction work, a worker can move from apprentice to journey level, to supervisor, to superintendent, and so on. Workers in some trades start their own contracting businesses.
BENEFITS: In nontraditional jobs which are unionized, the wages are usually higher, various fringe benefits and job protections may be negotiated.
THE WORK ITSELF - JOB SATISFACTION: The greater the range of experience a job offers and the more options it makes available, the greater chance for self-satisfaction.
EDUCATION/TRAINING: Most nontraditional jobs require specialized skills, which are compensated according to the amount of training and education. Apprenticeship training, for example, usually provides beginning wages equal to half of what the training journey level earns. As the apprentice learns and performs better, she or he generally received periodic increases in wages. When training is completed, the apprentice is usually earning 90% of journey level wages. This process enable trainees to earn while they learn.
WORK HOURS: Many nontraditional jobs in the skilled trades have potential overtime pay. Also, these jobs often provide a greater variety of schedules or shifts to choose from, and pay for evening and night shifts is often higher.

19. Check out the Career Center in your school for career related materials and resources…
Investigate possible career fields
Match careers to interest and aptitudes
Learn about high school programs such as Youth Apprenticeship, Tech Prep, Postseconday Options, etc.
Study job search skills and resume writing
Investigate military careers
Explore postsecondary options
Sharpen your testing taking skills
Investigate financial aid and scholarships
NOTE: If you have a GO Center/Career Center, make sure students and parents are well aware of where it is, when can it be used, what types of information are found there, and how it can help in the career planning process. If you have information regarding the Career Center (brochure, one-page handout about the center), be sure students/parents get that!

20. Participate in work-based learning programs
Youth Apprenticeship
DCT
DECA (Marketing)
CBE
Internships
KNOW WHAT YOU DON’T WANT TO DO!
Work-based learning is a program that young people will have opportunity to experience at the high school. It is important that young people have this opportunity to experience the world of work first hand and be able to apply much of the knowledge and skills they have learned in the classroom. It is also important to find out if this is the type of work you REALLY want to do!

21. How Am I Going To Get There?
Planning
Planning in
high school and
postsecondary school!
The third part of the process is PLANNING. Planning is the key to your future. What you do in high school will determine what you can do after graduation. The level of education you need to be competitive in your chosen field is an important piece of knowledge. This information will help you decide what classes you should take in high school to prepare you for the next step after graduation.

22. HIGH SCHOOL POSTSECONDARY
What level of education do I need to reach my career goal?
Planning
HIGH SCHOOL
Technology/Career Seal
College Preparatory Seal
Dual Seal
POSTSECONDARY
college, technical school, military, special purpose schools, apprenticeships, OJT
Fail to plan - plan to fail! It is important that you have explored your chosen career fields. You should know the level of education you will need to be successful and competitive in that field. Selecting a high school diploma seal is also very important. The diploma seal at the high school level will determine, in many case, what you can do after you graduate. Different occupations require different levels of education and/or training. Remember - only about 24% of all jobs require a 4-year degree, but most jobs require education/training after high school.

23. Special Purpose School
Options after high school …
What level of education do you need to reach your career goal?
College
Military
Technical Colleges
You should know what your next step is after graduation from high school and you should prepare for it while you are in high school!
Special Purpose School

24. Two-year degree or more
University of Georgia (Research)
Georgia Southern University (Regional)
State University of West Georgia (Senior)
Atlanta Metropolitan College (Two-year)
Some careers require two or more years of education beyond high school. Some careers require four or more years beyond high school. Does your chosen career require a 2-year or 4-year degree?
NOTE: Board of Regents requirements for admissions to these institutions are different with each level. or

25. Technical Colleges Atlanta Technical College Augusta Technical College
DeKalb Technical College
Griffin Technical College
Gwinnett Technical College
West Georgia Technical College
North Metro Technical College
North Georgia Technical College
Some careers require education and training in technical colleges. Some programs at technical colleges require two years, while others require less time to complete. Check out GCIS, DTAE website, the Georgia Student Finance Commission, and your local school counselor/advisor or your school’s Career Center for more information about technical colleges in your area and the programs they have to offer.

26. Special Purpose Schools
International School of Skin and Nail Care
Bauder College
Brown College of Court Reporting and Medical Transcription
Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Services
Georgia Driving Academy
Some careers require special training. For example, what do you think the Georgia Driving Academy will teach you to do. They teach you how to drive the big trucks. Or what about Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Services? They teach funeral services. These jobs require special skills taught in a very specialized way.

27. EARN AND LEARN
Programs
Some careers combine education and earning.

28. ASVAB-Armed Services Vocational Assessment Battery
Military
ASVAB-Armed Services Vocational Assessment Battery
The military will provide education in a selected field and will pay you! GCIS has information regarding military employment and education in the military or ask your counselor/advisor about this type of service. Many high schools offer Junior ROTC. This is not just for students who are interested in Armed Services as a career. This program provides opportunities for students to learn and practice life skills, leadership, teamwork, and the basic competencies, foundation skills, and personal qualities that will help make a young person successful in the world of work.
GCIS has a military file that will relate civilian jobs to military life.

29. Apprenticeships Bricklayers Carpenters Cement Masons Electricians
Heating/Cooling
System Mechanics
Heavy Equipment Operators
Ironworkers
Plumbers/Pipe Fitters
Roofers
Welders
State registered apprenticeships will provide education and will pay you! GCIS has information on state registered apprenticeships or ask your counselors/advisor about this type of employment and education.

30. Now it is your turn. So get busy if you have not already begun your journey into the world of work! Answer the questions: Who am I?, Where am I going? and How am I going to get there?
Good
Luck
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Completed May, 2005; revised September, 2006 by Vivian Snyder, Coordinator, Career Development, GDOE, Career, Technical and Agricultural Education
For inquiries contact: Vivian Snyder at or