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Find out what you can do NOW to prepare for the hot jobs of tomorrow…
what sparks your interest?
IDENTIFY INTERESTS | EXPLORE EDUCATION | CONSIDER CAREERS
CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION
CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES
find your path
Get fired upDiscover what careers might appeal to you by looking at the chart on the inside pages.
Focus on the futureExplore possible careers through activities like clubs, events and electives, and Career Technical Education (CTE) courses. When you know what truly interests you, your focus can save time, reduce tuition costs and get your career started.
How to get aheadThe classes you take in middle school and high school as well as ROP programs can give you a head start in gaining skills and even earning college credit that can lead to a certificate or degree.
Practical experience gives you an advantage Hands-on technical courses complement traditional math, science, English, art and history classes with real world skills. Career Technical Education classes can fire up your passion and put you on a path to college and exciting careers.
Education linked to employmentMost living wage jobs require education beyond high school so thoughtful education and career planning is necessary for all students. With a career focus and well-developed technical skills, you’ll be set to work in emerging industries that offer the greatest employment opportunities.
What you need to know• Technicaltrainingandcollegeisrequiredformosthotjobs• HighSchoolCareerTechnicalEducationmeetsstatestandardstosupportacademics• CollegesgivecreditformanyCTEclasses• Youcantakemanycommunitycollegeclasseswhileenrolledathighschool
THIS GUIDE WILL HELP YOU IDENTIFY YOUR INTERESTS, EXPLORE RELATED TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND ACADEMIC COURSES, AND PREPARE FOR CAREERS IN THE HOTTEST INDUSTRIES.
Start with what you know about your interests and abilities to consider the wide variety of careers.
Reviewthe15careerpathwaysandexplorethosethatappeal most to you.
Use the web sites listed in this brochure to learn more about possible careers.
Talk with your counselor to select classes or pick activities and learn more about the career pathways that interest you.
Discuss your career plans with your counselor and take ROP or community college classes that lead to a certificate, degree or transfer program in the career pathway that matches your interests.
You’llbenefitfromhavingCareerTechnicalEducation(CTE) courses on your transcript that show your practical knowledge when applying to four-year colleges.
Explore careers in-depth and gain real-world experience by participating in internships.
use this guide
to fuel your future!
INTERESTS
Animals, Plants & OutdoorsApply science to hands-on work
CAREER PATHWAY
Agriculture & Natural ResourcesBusinesses employ 10% of Californians
CAREERS
Agricultural SalesEquipment TechnicianForest RangerGeneticistHeavy Equipment OperatorLaboratory TechnicianLandscape DesignerProcessing Plant ManagerVeterinary Assistant
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Science Class/ClubsWood/Metal Shop
HIGH SCHOOL/ROP
Agricultural ScienceAgricultural WeldingFloral DesignForestry & Natural ResourcesAnimal & Veterinary CareersHorticulture
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
AgricultureAnimal StudiesEquine StudiesVeterinary TechnicianWelding
UNIVERSITY
Agricultural EngineeringAnimal HusbandryEnvironmental StudiesForestryGeneticsLandscape Design
INTERESTS
Artistic & Technical Lead creative people
CAREER PATHWAY
Arts, Media & EntertainmentEmploys three million people
CAREERS
ChoreographerEditorMusic MixerProducer Sound EngineerScientific Illustrator ScriptwriterVideographer Visual Effects Coordinator Web Designer
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Drama ClubPhotographyStage ProductionsTechnology Lab
HIGH SCHOOL/ROP
Art & AnimationCosmetologyDanceGraphic CommunicationTechnical TheaterVideo Production
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Applied Art & DesignArtDanceDrama/Technical TheaterMultimediaPhotography
UNIVERSITY
ArtBroadcast CommunicationDancePhotographyTheater
INTERESTS
Hands-on Outdoor ProjectsBuild & organize with tools
CAREER PATHWAY
Building Trades & ConstructionRetirements will open 18,000 positions
CAREERS
ArchitectConstruction ManagerDesignerElectrical Apprentice ElectricianEngineerEngineering TechnicianMechanical ApprenticePlumberSurveyor
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Technology LabWood Shop
HIGH SCHOOL/ROP
CabinetryConstruction & Architectural DesignDrafting/CAD MasonryWoodshop
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CabinetryConstructionComputer Integrated ElectronicsElectrician Energy Technology
UNIVERSITY
ArchitectureEngineeringStructural Engineering
INTERESTS
Children & CommunicationCreate, organize & report
CAREER PATHWAY
Education, Child Development & Family ServicesEmployment to grow 40% by 2016
CAREERS
Activities DirectorCounselorElder Care CoordinatorPsychologistPreschool AideSocial WorkerSchool Administrator Special Education AideTeacher AideTeacher
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Youth GroupClassroom AideSummer Camp Aide
HIGH SCHOOL/ROP
Child Development & Education
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Child DevelopmentPsychology Recreation ManagementSocial Science
UNIVERSITY
Child DevelopmentEducationEducation AdministrationHospitality & TourismRecreation ManagementSocial Work
INTERESTS
Hands-on ProjectsOperate technical environmental systems
CAREER PATHWAY
Energy & UtilitiesHalf of this industry’s workforce will retire by 2020
CAREERS
Chemical EngineerEnergy TechnicianFacility Design EngineerHVAC TechnicianInstrument RepairerPower Grid EngineerSolar InstallerWaste Management OperatorWater System Technician
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Computer LabScienceTechnology Lab
HIGH SCHOOL/ROP
Computer ScienceElectronicsMechatronicsScienceSmall Engines
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Energy TechnologyEngineeringEnvironmental StudiesGeographyGeographic Information SystemsMechatronics
UNIVERSITY
EngineeringEnvironmental ScienceGeologyPhysicsUtilities Management
INTERESTS
Experiment, Fix & Draw Design & build technology
CAREER PATHWAY
Engineering & Design 11% growth to 2016
CAREERS
ArchitectCAD DrafterComputer RepairerElectricianElectronic MechanicEngineerEngineering TechnicianGIS Mapping TechnicianNetwork TechnicianTelecommunications Tech
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Computer StudiesTechnology Lab
HIGH SCHOOL/ROP
Architectural DesignComputer ScienceDesign & ConstructionDraftingElectronics
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Computer ScienceElectronicsEngineeringEngineering Support TechnologyGeographic Information SystemsMechatronics
UNIVERSITY
ArchitectureComputer ScienceEngineeringIndustrial Design
INTERESTS
Creative & OrganizedDesign & develop style
CAREER PATHWAY
Fashion & Interior Design5% growth to 2016
CAREERS
CAD SpecialistDesign AssistantFashion ForecasterFashion IllustratorInterior DesignerLighting SpecialistMerchandise DisplayerSet DecoratorTextile DesignerUpholstery Estimator
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Computer Graphic DesignStage Productions
HIGH SCHOOL/ROP
ArtCabinetryComputer ScienceCosmetologyDrama/Technical TheaterFashion DesignFashion Merchandising
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Drama/Tech TheaterFashion DesignFashion MerchandisingInterior Design
UNIVERSITY
Interior Design Fashion DesignFashion Merchandising
INTERESTS
Lead Teams & CompeteAnalyze, persuade & organize
CAREER PATHWAY
Finance & Business13% growth by 2016
CAREERS
AccountantBookkeeperBudget Analyst Claims Clerk Cost EstimatorFinancial Planner Insurance AppraiserLoan SpecialistSecurities ManagerTax Preparer
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Computer Applications
HIGH SCHOOL/ROP
AccountingBusiness EntrepreneurshipBusiness FinanceBusiness LawComputer Science
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
AccountingBusiness AdministrationFinanceInsuranceSmall Business Management
UNIVERSITY
Accounting & FinanceBusiness AdministrationHuman ResourcesInternational Business
INTERESTS
People & ScienceCare, assess & communicate
CAREER PATHWAY
Health Science & Medical Technology19% of all new jobs; 27% increase by 2014
CAREERS
Biomedical ChemistEmergency Medical TechHome Health Aide Industrial HygienistMedical Records TechnicianOperating Room TechnicianPharmacist/TechnicianPhysical Therapy AssistantRadiology TechnologistRegistered Nurse
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Health
HIGH SCHOOL/ROP
Dental CareersHealth CareersMedical AssistingSports Medicine
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Addiction StudiesBiologyHealth StudiesMedical AssistingMedicineNursingPsychiatric TechPublic Health
UNIVERSITY
BiologyHealth SciencesKinesiologyPublic HealthWaste Management
INTERESTS
Hands-on Team CreativityOrganize services for people
CAREER PATHWAY
Hospitality, Tourism & RecreationCalifornia’s third largest employer
CAREERS
ChefConcert PromoterConvention ManagerDietary AideFood Service ManagerGeneral Manager Resort ManagerTour DirectorTravel Journalist
MIDDLE SCHOOL
ClubsFoodsLittle League UmpireSports ScorekeeperSummer Camp Aide
HIGH SCHOOL/ROP
Culinary ArtsFood ScienceHospitalityTourism
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Business Culinary ArtsHospitalityJournalismManagementMarketingRecreation Management
UNIVERSITY
Business Food ScienceNutritionRecreation Management
INTERESTS
Trouble Shooter Manage computers & technical data
CAREER PATHWAY
Information Technology18.5% increase by 2012
CAREERS
Desktop PublisherHardware & Software InstallerInformation System Specialist Multimedia ProducerNetwork EngineerProgrammerSoftware ArchitectTechnical WriterWebmaster
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Computer ApplicationsTechnology Lab
HIGH SCHOOL & ROP
BusinessComputer ScienceDigital CommunicationElectronics Multimedia
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Computer ScienceComputer Information SystemsElectronics EngineeringMechatronics
UNIVERSITY
Computer ScienceElectronics Engineering Information SystemsManagement Info SystemsMedia Arts
INTERESTS
Hands-on CreativeDesign & build products
CAREER PATHWAY
Manufacturing & Product DevelopmentSalaries range from $33,000 to $97,000
CAREERS
CNC OperatorFabrication DesignerMaintenance MechanicManufacturing EngineerProduct DesignerQuality Control InspectorTooling JourneymanWelder
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Computer ApplicationsMetal ShopTechnology LabWood Shop
HIGH SCHOOL/ROP
AutomotiveComputer-aided MachiningDraftingElectronicsWeldingWood Working
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Applied Art & DesignDesign DraftingEngineeringGraphic Communication MechatronicsWelding
UNIVERSITY
EngineeringIndustrial DesignManufacturing EngineeringMetallurgy
INTERESTS
Persuade PeoplePlan, organize & create
CAREER PATHWAY
Marketing Sales & Services12% growth to 2016
CAREERS
Advertising ExecutiveCopywriterCustomer Service RepE-commerce Specialist EntrepreneurInternational Trade SpecialistMarketing ManagerResearch AnalystRetail/Wholesale BuyerSales Representative
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Computer ApplicationsFundraising School/Club TreasurerSpeech/DebateStudent Government
HIGH SCHOOL/ROP
Business EntrepreneurshipBusiness TechnologyFashion MerchandisingMarketingMultimediaSports Marketing
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
BusinessFashion MerchandisingGraphic DesignMarketingMultimedia
UNIVERSITY
BusinessJournalismMarketingPublic Relations
INTERESTS
Activity, People & OutdoorsRespond, investigate & write
CAREER PATHWAY
Public Services16–22% employment growth
CAREERS
Attorney CSI Forensics TechnicianCounselorEmergency Medical TechFBI/CIA AgentFirefighterLegal ClerkParamedicPolice Officer Security Guard
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Science Student Government
HIGH SCHOOL/ROP
Fire ScienceHealth EducationLaw Enforcement
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Administration of JusticeFire TechnologyEMTSocial Science
UNIVERSITY
Administration of JusticeGovernmentPublic AdministrationSocial Welfare
INTERESTS
People, Hands-onPromote, run and repair vehicles
CAREER PATHWAY
Transportation7–14% employment growth
CAREERS
Air Traffic ControllerCollision Repair TechnicianDispatcherDriverInspectorInsurance AdjustorMechanicParts & Service ManagerPilotSmog Technician
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Technology Lab
HIGH SCHOOL/ROP
Automotive TechnologyElectronicsSmall Engines
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Auto Body SpecialistAutomotive TechnicianDiesel Mechanic
UNIVERSITY
Aeronautical EngineeringCivil EngineeringLogistics ManagementTransportation Management
online resourcesUSE THESE RESOURCES TO RESEARCH MORE ABOUT WHAT INTERESTS YOU AND LEARN ABOUT RELATED CAREER AND EDUCATION PATHS.
Career Exploration www.bls.gov/k12 Learn about careers based on what interests you.www.cacareerzone.org Find assessments, career exploration and a monetary reality check. www.californiacareers.info Link to several career web sites. www.careerclues.org Find a direction, college, job or experience based on your interests. www.careervoyages.gov In-depth information on all industries.www.mappingyourfuture.org Explore careers and prepare for college.www.statecenter.com/industrysectors Research California career pathways. www.whodouwant2b.com Explore career and technical education pathways.
College www.californiacolleges.edu Learn about higher education options in California. www.knowhow2go.org Develop your plan to go to college.www.missingmajor.com Explore college majors based on your interests and find out how to overcome obstacles. www.uncwil.edu/stuaff/career/majors Find out what careers you can pursue with different college majors.
Occupational Outlook www.bls.gov/oco Research earnings, education needed, job prospects, what workers do on the job and working conditions.
Note: Web sites were accurate as of press time and may have changed.
Sign up for Career Technical Education (CTE)• ExplorethecareerpaththatappealstoyoubytakingCTEclasses• ApplywhatyoulearninCTEclassestomakeacademiccoursesmorerelevant• Gainhands-onexperiencethatwillhelpyouexcelatcollegeandprepareforajob• Developyourprogramofstudy
Take ROP classes in your career path• ElDoradoCountyCentralSierraROP:www.eduhsd.k12.ca.us/ROP.htm(GardenValley,
Placerville&So.LakeTahoe)• Placer&NevadaCounties49erROP:www.49errop.com(Auburn)• SacramentoCountyROP:www.sacrop.org (Mather)• YoloCountyROP:www.ycoe.org/depts/ssis/#YROP (Woodland)• Tri-CountyROP:http://rop.sutter.k12.ca.us(YubaCity)• CaliforniaAssociationofROPs:www.carocp.org
Explore your community collegeYourhighschoolCTEclassesmayarticulatetoyourlocalcommunitycollegesoyou’llgetcreditandwon’thavetoretakesomeclasses.Youmayalsobeabletoenrollatyourcommunitycollege while you are in high school.
American River College—Sacramento(916)484-8011www.arc.losrios.edu
Cosumnes River College—Sacramento(916)691-7344www.crc.losrios.edu
Folsom Lake College—Folsom(916)608-6500www.flc.losrios.edu
Lake Tahoe Community College—SouthLakeTahoe(530)541-4660www.ltcc.edu
Sacramento City College—Sacramento(916)558-2111www.scc.losrios.edu
Sierra College—Rocklin,Roseville,GrassValley&Truckee(916)624-3333www.sierracollege.edu
Woodland Community College—Woodland(530)661-5700www.yccd.edu/woodland
Yuba College—Marysville(530)741-6700www.yccd.edu
prepare nowONCE YOU KNOW WHAT SPARKS YOUR INTEREST, TAKE CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION, ROP AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE CLASSES LEADING TO YOUR CAREER PATH.
ThisprojectwassupportedbytheCarlD.PerkinsIVCareerTechnicalEducationAct,administeredbytheCaliforniaDepartmentofEducation.TheactivitywhichisthesubjectofthismaterialwassupportedinwholeorinpartbytheUSDepartmentofEducation.However,theopinionsexpressedhereindonotnecessarilyreflectthepositionorthepolicyoftheUSDepartmentofEducation,andnoofficialendorsementbytheUSDepartmentofEducationshouldbeinferred.Nopersonshall,onthegroundsofsex,race,color,nationalorigin,orhandicap, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under this program. BROCHURE DESIGN BY SIERRA COLLEGE.