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North Carolina Career Clusters Guide
North Carolina Summer Conference July 21-26, 2009
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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
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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
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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
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© 2009 career communications, inc W. 64th Street • Overland Park, KS 66202
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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 Associate’s Degree Start work in 2012 Starting Salary: $35,169 Job Title #3: Environmental Scientist 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
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© 2009 career communications, inc W. 64th Street • Overland Park, KS 66202
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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
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© 2009 career communications, inc W. 64th Street • Overland Park, KS 66202
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© 2009 career communications, inc W. 64th Street • Overland Park, KS 66202
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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
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