1. BMAC…WHAT IS IT?

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3. About the cluster… One of the 16 National Career Clusters One of the 16 National Career Clusters Involves Involves business skills essential to efficient, productive operations for any company Has six career pathways Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved. 3

4. BMAC Career Pathways   Administrative and Information Support o o Example: Executive assistant   Business Analysis o o Example: Budget Analyst   Business Financial Management and Accounting o o Example: Auditor  Human Resources o Example: Benefits Specialist  Management o Example: Office Manager  Marketing o Example: Event Planner Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved. 4

5. Traits of People in the Business Field… Attention to detail Attention to detail Good communication skills Good communication skills Flexible Flexible Leadership skills Leadership skills Risk takers Risk takers Interpersonal Skills Interpersonal Skills Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved. 5

6. Best Business Jobs for 2012-2022 Market Research Analyst Market Research Analyst Marketing Manager Marketing Manager Accountant Accountant Operations Research Analyst Operations Research Analyst Financial Advisor Financial Advisor Logistician Insurance Agent Bookkeeping, Accounting and Audit Clerk Loan Officer Business Operations Manager Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved. 6

7. CAREER EXPLORATION MODULE Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved. 7

8. Tentative Module Schedule  Day 1 o Module Introduction  Day 2 o Explore the Administrative and Information Support Pathway  Day 3 o Explore the Business Financial Management & Accounting Pathway  Day 4 o Explore the Human Resources Pathway Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved. 8

9. Tentative Module Schedule, Cont.  Day 5 o Exploring the Marketing Pathway  Day 6 o Self-assessment  Day 7 o Occupation Interview  Day 8 and 9 o Book Report  Day 10 o Life Span Plan Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved. 9

10. Learning Outcomes Increased knowledge of Business Management & Administration Cluster Increased knowledge of Business Management & Administration Cluster Knowledge of the plethora of resources available Knowledge of the plethora of resources available Increased awareness of various careers within the cluster Increased awareness of various careers within the cluster Clearly defined career interests Clearly defined career interests Ability to conduct research Ability to conduct research Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved. 10

11. Sources www.careerclusters.org www.careerclusters.org www.careerclusters.org www.achievetexas.org www.achievetexas.org www.achievetexas.org www.bls.gov www.bls.gov www.bls.gov Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved. 11