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Monson High School

Monson High School. Your Individual Career Plan. Academic Plan & Career Plan. Your Academic Plan is the foundation for your Career Plan. As your self-knowledge & your knowledge of careers increases, you will likely adjust your academic and career plans to meet your goals. Career Clusters.

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Monson High School

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  1. Monson High School Your Individual Career Plan

  2. Academic Plan & Career Plan • Your Academic Plan is the foundation for your Career Plan. • As your self-knowledge & your knowledge of careers increases, you will likely adjust your academic and career plans to meet your goals.

  3. Career Clusters There are six major career clusters: • Arts & Media • Business & Finance or Entrepreneurship • Education, Human Services, Government • Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction • Environmental, Natural Resources, Agriculture • Health

  4. Many Options • Each cluster represents a large variety of career options. • Each career choice has unique skill and educational requirements. • You may find that within the same cluster, some occupations are more or less suited to your interests and preferences.

  5. Educational Requirements Vary Similar careers, or careers that are classified in the same cluster, may have different educational requirements for job entry. The next several slides will provide examples of these differences, comparing careers that require two-years versus four-years of college.

  6. Certificates or Associates Graphic Arts Technology Photography Bachelors and advanced degrees Journalism Architecture Arts & Media

  7. Certificates or Associates Bookkeeping Hospitality Management Bachelors and advanced degrees Accounting Computer Science Business & Finance

  8. Certificates or Associates Day care or early child-hood education Paralegal Bachelors and advanced degrees Teacher/educator Social worker Education, Human Services, Government

  9. Certificates or Associates Electrician CAD Operator Bachelors and advanced degrees Engineer Landscape Architect Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction

  10. Certificates or Associates Animal Care technician Lab analyst Bachelors and advanced degrees Meteorologist Nutritionist Environmental, Natural Resources, Agriculture

  11. Certificates or Associates Dental Technician Nurses Aide Bachelors and advanced degrees Doctor Registered Nurse Health

  12. Identify Career Clusters • Call upon previous experiences to identify a career cluster that appeals to you. • 10th grade research • Career Fairs/Job shadows • Adults who hold jobs that interest you • Part-time jobs

  13. Occupations • There are a large variety of potential occupations within each cluster, some occupations fall under more than one cluster. • Do the occupations in your chosen cluster appeal to you? • Identify a few that stand out and interest you most.

  14. Research is Key • What skills are needed for your chosen occupation? • How many of these skills do you already possess; which skills do you need to develop? • What education level is required to attain a job in your chosen field? • What types of schools and colleges have programs in your field?

  15. Research Resources • Utilize online resources: http://masscis.intocareers.org – career information and profiling http://www.bls.gov/oco/ (occupational outlook handbook) -information and forecasting—what careers are going to be in demand? http://www.collegeboard.com – college search

  16. Set Goals • What classes do I need to take to support my career plan? • What courses will colleges require for admission? • What grades do I need to achieve for college admission? • Do I need to improve my grades in math, science or English?

  17. My career goals mean that I plan to: • Attend a 4-year college (Public or Private?) • Attend a community college • Attend a technical school • Enter the workforce • Enter the military

  18. Achieving your GoalsAcademic Strategies • Do I need: • a tutor; • after school help; • a study group; • extra coursework; • different courses than I have been taking?

  19. Achieving Your GoalsPersonal Strategies • Improved time management • Improved test-taking skills • Extracurricular activities • Improved social skills • More research and networking skills

  20. Achieving Your GoalsWorkplace Readiness Strategies • Job Shadow • Seek informational interviews • Volunteer/public service • Part-time jobs

  21. Graduation requirements and college entrance requirements are not always the same; do you need to: Take more foreign language courses Take higher level math & science courses Take more college prep electives Four Year Plan – Requirements Vary

  22. Your career plan is a continuous process Your academic plan and the choices you make now are the foundation for your career; however, as people gain new life experiences, and interests and needs change, career choices change too. Career is a life-long journey.

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