What do you want to be…
?
There’s no better time
to start thinking about it than
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Is the perfect time to:
Explore your interests and abilities
 Learn what career options are out there
 Plan what courses you should take in high
school to prepare for your career choices

The US Department
of Education
has developed what they call
to help students do career planning
The purpose of
this
presentation
is to introduce you to these
16 career clusters
The 16 Career Clusters
Agriculture, Food
& Natural
Resources
Education &
Training
Hospitality &
Tourism
Manufacturing
Architecture &
Construction
Arts, A/V
Technology &
Communications
Business,
Management &
Administration
Finance
Government
& Public
Administration
Health
Science
Human
Services
Information
Technology
Law, Public
Safety,
Corrections &
Security
Marketing,
Sales & Service
Science,
Technology,
Engineering &
Mathematics
Transportation,
Distribution &
Logistics
as defined by the US Dept of Ed
Do you…

Have a green thumb
 Like working with
plants and animals
 Enjoy working outside
?
Interest questions found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Maybe a career in
This career cluster icon is being used with permission of the: States’ Career Initiative, 2007, www.career clusters.org
is right for you.
Agriculture, Food & Natural
Resources
This career deals with:
planning, managing, and performing agricultural production,
horticulture and landscaping services.
Jobs in this area include:
* Mining
* Animal breeder
* Fish and game warden
* Groundskeeper
* Greenhouse manager
* Farm manager
* Animal trainer
Career description and jobs possibilities found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Do you…

Like making designs
or models
 Enjoy beautiful and
historic buildings
 Like working with
plans and blueprints
?
Interest questions found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Maybe a career in
This career cluster icon is being used with permission of the: States’ Career Initiative, 2007, www.career clusters.org
is right for you.
Architecture & Construction
This career deals with:
designing, planning, managing, building and maintaining
the built environment.
Jobs in this area include:
* Architect
* Electrician
* Surveyor
* Drafter
* Urban Planner
* Brick Mason
Career description and jobs possibilities found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Do you…

Have an interest in
TV, film or radio
 Like to perform music
 Have a talent for
writing
 Like to work with
technology
?
Interest questions found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Maybe a career in
This career cluster icon is being used with permission of the: States’ Career Initiative, 2007, www.career clusters.org
is right for you.
Arts, A/V Technology
& Communications
This career deals with:
designing, producing, performing, writing and publishing
multimedia content.
Jobs in this area include:
* Audio designer
* Musician
* Cable TV engineer
* Journalist
* Animator
* Actor
* Broadcaster
Career description and jobs possibilities found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Do you…

Like working with
numbers
 See yourself as a
natural leader
 Have a talent for
organizing and
planning
 Have precision,
responsibility and
creativity
Interest questions found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
?
Maybe a career in
This career cluster icon is being used with permission of the: States’ Career Initiative, 2007, www.career clusters.org
is right for you.
Business, Management
& Administration
This career deals with:
organizing, directing, performing and evaluating
business operations.
Jobs in this area include:
* Accountant
* Human resource manager
* Administrative assistant
* Receptionist
* Interviewer
* Marketing manager
Career description and jobs possibilities found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Do you…

Enjoy teaching others
 Feel comfortable with
public speaking
 Have creativity
 Enjoy working with
children or teenagers
?
Interest questions found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Maybe a career in
This career cluster icon is being used with permission of the: States’ Career Initiative, 2007, www.career clusters.org
is right for you.
Education & Training
This career deals with:
planning, managing and providing education
and training services.
Jobs in this area include:
* Elementary teacher
* High school teacher
* Principal
* Child care worker
* College professor
* Physical trainer
Career description and jobs possibilities found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Do you…

Enjoy working with
numbers
 Do well in math
 Have an interest in
the stock market
 Feel confident
handling other
people’s money
?
Interest questions found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Maybe a career in
This career cluster icon is being used with permission of the: States’ Career Initiative, 2007, www.career clusters.org
is right for you.
Finance
This career deals with:
providing services for financial and investment planning, banking
insurance, and business financial management.
Jobs in this area include:
* Credit analyst
* Financial examiner
* Loan officer
* Tax preparer
* Stockbroker
* Actuary
* Insurance agent
Career description and jobs possibilities found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Do you…

Value public service
 Have an interest in
government and
politics
 Like to work overseas
 Have an interest in
joining the military
?
Interest questions found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Maybe a career in
This career cluster icon is being used with permission of the: States’ Career Initiative, 2007, www.career clusters.org
is right for you.
Government & Public
Administration
This career deals with:
providing government legislative and administrative
services including National Security, foreign service and
revenue and taxation at federal, state and local levels.
Jobs in this area include:
* IRS agent
* Foreign service officer
* Bank examiner
* Cryptologist
* Intelligence agent
* Soldier or sailor
* Legislator
Career description and jobs possibilities found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Do you…

Enjoy helping people
feel better
 Have an interest in
medicine or dentistry
 Like science classes
 Have an excellent
memory
?
Interest questions found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Maybe a career in
This career cluster icon is being used with permission of the: States’ Career Initiative, 2007, www.career clusters.org
is right for you.
Health Science
This career deals with:
providing diagnostic, therapeutic, supportive and research
services in health care.
Jobs in this area include:
* Optometrist
* Chiropractor
* Pharmacist
* Medical records administrator
* Biostatistician
* Hygienist
* Paramedic
Career description and jobs possibilities found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Do you…

Enjoy traveling
 Enjoy dining in
restaurants
 Like to cook
 Want to help other
people enjoy
themselves
?
Interest questions found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Maybe a career in
This career cluster icon is being used with permission of the: States’ Career Initiative, 2007, www.career clusters.org
is right for you.
Hospitality & Tourism
This career deals with:
providing lodging, food, recreation, organizing conventions
and travel-related services.
Jobs in this area include:
* Travel agent
* Hotel manager
* Waiter or waitress
* Chef
* Lifeguard
* Recreation director
* Convention manager
Career description and jobs possibilities found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Do you…

Enjoy helping other
people
 Have sympathy for
people in unfortunate
situations
 Like to help people
feel and look better
 Enjoy shopping and
organizing parties
Interest questions found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
?
Maybe a career in
This career cluster icon is being used with permission of the: States’ Career Initiative, 2007, www.career clusters.org
is right for you.
Human Services
This career deals with:
helping families and tending to human needs.
Jobs in this area include:
* Wedding consultant
* Massage therapist
* Social worker
* Food pantry organizer
* Preschool teacher
* Counselor
* Home care aide
Career description and jobs possibilities found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Do you…

Enjoy working with
computers
 Have a fascination for
technology
 Do well in math
 Create your own
computer program or
video game
?
Interest questions found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Maybe a career in
This career cluster icon is being used with permission of the: States’ Career Initiative, 2007, www.career clusters.org
is right for you.
Information & Technology
This career deals with:
the design, development, support and management of hardware,
software and multimedia.
Jobs in this area include:
* Network administrator
* Webmaster
* Data analyst
* Technical writer
* Software engineer
* Programmer
* Digital media specialist
Career description and jobs possibilities found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Do you…

Want to be a firefighter
or police officer
 Have respect for the
law
 Like to help people
 Think it would be
exciting to work in a
courtroom
?
Interest questions found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Maybe a career in
This career cluster icon is being used with permission of the: States’ Career Initiative, 2007, www.career clusters.org
is right for you.
Law, Public Safety,
Corrections & Security
This career deals with:
providing judicial, legal and protective services.
Jobs in this area include:
* Firefighter
* Police officer
* Corrections officer
* Lawyer
* Judge
* Bailiff
* Security guard
Career description and jobs possibilities found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Do you…

Enjoy creating or
designing things
 Do well at visualizing
concepts and ideas
 Like to work in a
factory
 Have good manual
dexterity
?
Interest questions found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Maybe a career in
This career cluster icon is being used with permission of the: States’ Career Initiative, 2007, www.career clusters.org
is right for you.
Manufacturing
This career deals with:
performing the processing of materials into new products and
production planning and control, maintenance,
and process engineering.
Jobs in this area include:
* Factory production worker
* Instrument control technician
* Electrical equipment installer
* Quality control technician
* Instrument maker
* Sheet metal worker
Career description and jobs possibilities found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Do you…

Love shopping
 See yourself as a
salesperson
 Want to run your own
business
 Enjoy creating
advertisements or
public relations
campaigns
Interest questions found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
?
Maybe a career in
This career cluster icon is being used with permission of the: States’ Career Initiative, 2007, www.career clusters.org
is right for you.
Marketing, Sales
& Service
This career deals with:
performing wholesaling and retailing services and related
marketing and services including merchandise management.
Jobs in this area include:
* Distribution manager
* Traffic clerk
* Small business entrepreneur
* Food products salesperson
* Marketing manager
* Sales supervisor
* Retail buyer
Career description and jobs possibilities found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Do you…

Enjoy science
 Do well in math
 Enjoy building and
fixing things
 Want to find answers
to questions
?
Interest questions found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Maybe a career in
This career cluster icon is being used with permission of the: States’ Career Initiative, 2007, www.career clusters.org
is right for you.
Science, Technology,
Engineering & Mathematics
This career deals with:
providing scientific research and professional technical services
including laboratory and testing services and research and
development.
Jobs in this area include:
* Physicist
* Biologist
* Mechanical engineer
* Statistician
* Electrical engineer
* Nuclear technician
* Astronomer
Career description and jobs possibilities found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Do you…

Like to fly planes,
drive trucks, or pilot
ships
 Have good eyesight
and quick reflexes
 Have good ability at
solving problems
 Understand
mechanics
Interest questions found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
?
Maybe a career in
This career cluster icon is being used with permission of the: States’ Career Initiative, 2007, www.career clusters.org
is right for you.
Transportation, Distribution
& Logistics
This career deals with:
the planning, management, and movement of people, materials
and goods by road, air, rail and water.
Jobs in this area include:
* Aircraft mechanic
* Airline pilot
* Bus driver
* Locomotive engineer
* Ship captain
* Truck driver
* Civil engineer
Career description and jobs possibilities found at Glencoe Online Career Cluster Series
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
So, what do you think?
Did you see something of
interest?
The possibilities
are endless
Take some time this year

Explore
 Complete interest and ability
inventories
 Go on our CHOICES Career Program
 Ask questions of adults you come in
contact with

GOOGLE!!
The Internet has a Wealth of Information
Use It
The following 2 websites were used as resources
for this presentation
www.career clusters.org
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/student/introclusters.shtml
Use these links to get started on your
Career Search