1. What is the FINANCE career cluster?
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An introduction to the Finance Career Exploration Module…

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3. About the cluster… One of the 16 National Career Clusters
Involves planning, managing, and providing:
services for financial planning
banking, insurance, and business financial management
Has four career pathways
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4. Cluster Name Career Pathways
Banking and Related Services Pathway
Ex: Loan Officer
Business Financial Management Pathway
Ex: Financial Controller
Financial and Investment Planning Pathway
Ex: Financial Manager
Insurance Services Pathway
Ex: Underwriter
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5. Traits of People in the Finance Field…
Strong background in math and science
Good technical skills
Great communication skills
Detail-oriented
Like working with computers
Enjoy reading financial information
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6. Fastest growing Finance careers (2006 –2016)
Financial Analysts
Personal Financial Advisors
Customer Service Representatives
Financial Services – Securities and Commodities
Actuaries
Bill and Account Collectors
Budget Analysts
Brokerage Clerks
Accountants and auditors
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7. Career Exploration Module
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Finance

8. Top 10 Finance Careers Financial Manager Economist Actuary
Personal Financial Advisor
Financial Securities: Securities
Financial Analyst
Market Research Analyst
Budget Analyst
Credit Analyst
Accountants and Auditors
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9. Tentative Module Schedule
Day 1
Module Introduction
Day 2
Explore the Banking and Related Services Pathway
Day 3
Explore the Business Financial Management Pathway
Day 4
Explore the Financial and Investment Planning Pathway
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10. Tentative Module Schedule, Cont.
Day 5
Explore Insurance Services Pathway
Day 6 Self assessments
Day 7 A Career Journey
Day 8 In the News
Day 9 Scavenger Hunt
Day 10 Portfolio Maintenance, ETC.
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11. Expectations Participation in all activities Good behavior
Respectfulness to all guests and other students
Close attention to assignment deadlines and instructions
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12. Let the Fun Begin!!! Assignment #1 Career Pathway Matching Activity
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13. Sources www.online.onetcenter.org www.careerclusters.org
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