Career Centers

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Career Centers

• Career Centers for Elementary Libraries motivate
  students to research occupations within the
  Achieve Texas 16 Career Clusters and become aware
  that education and training are needed to prepare
  for the future. Plans for setting up 3 Career
  Centers are included.

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Career Centers for Elementary

• Achieve Texas Career Center
• Highlights 16 Career Clusters Occupations
• Fastest Growing Careers, Top Paying Careers,
  Quiz
• Jobs, etc. Career Center
• Posters with What employers want and
  Academic courses you need
• 3. Roadmap to Success Career Center
• Display with Posters of careers based on
  interests matched to Career Clusters sits on
  Roadmap Rug

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Achieve Texas Career Center

• Career exploration begins with awareness of 16
  Career Clusters
• Set up a tri-fold reusable cardboard display in
  the library or classroom with the title, Achieve
  Texas Career Center and website, Rotate
  information on board every 2 weeks-Use the Cover
  of a Career Cluster booklet, Career Choices table
  pp.10-11, Fast Growing Careers p. 6, Top Paying
  Careers p.7 Quiz p. 7)
• Add books, videos, DVDs, etc. on table near
  display (see resources at end of PowerPoint)

• Purchase a cardboard tri-fold display board at
  office or teacher supply store. Type titles
  Achieve Texas Career Center,(web address),
  Fast Growing Careers, Top Paying Careers, and
  Quiz Yourself- in Rockwell Extra Bold font,
  print or copy onto transparencies tape to
  display
• Then add information type quiz, fast growing
  list, and top paying career list- print on
  colored paper -use removable Velcro dots to stick
  all materials to display board, change biweekly

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16 Career Cluster Information Handouts

• Use the following information about each career
  cluster as a handout for educators or students
  viewing display

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Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources

• Environmental Engineer, 40, Bachelors Degree,
  design, plan, perform engineering duties to
  protect natural resources, 74, 827
• Environmental Engineer Technician, 26.1,
  Associates Degree, Test and operate equipment to
  protect natural resources, 42, 111
• Forest Conservation Worker, 25, Moderate term
  on-the-job training, Perform labor to develop,
  maintain, protect natural resources, 32, 114
• Waste Liquid waste Treatment Plant and System
  Operator, 22.6, Long term on-the-job training,
  Operate or control an entire system of machines
  to treat water and other liquid waste, 28, 556

• Other occupations in this cluster Farmer,
  Rancher, Florist, Landscaper, Agriculture
  Inspector, Geological Petroleum Technician,
  Conservation Scientist, Pest Control Worker,
  Animal Trainer
• Education Levels Vary Short, long, moderate
  term on-the-job training, work experience in
  related occupation, an Associates Degree,
  Bachelors Degree, or Bachelors Degree with some
  experience
• Job Openings range from 10 animal breeders to 2,
  975 landscapers
• Wages range from 17,123 to 74, 827
• Work related school subjects Science, Math, and
  Reading and Language Arts, Physical Education

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Architecture Construction

• Rigger, 34.8, Short term on-the-job training,
  Set up or repair rigging (frames) for
  construction, shipping, entertainment projects,
  36,602
• Tile and marble setter, 31, Long term on-the-job
  training, Apply tile, marble, and wood to walls,
  floors, ceilings, roof decks, 28,769
• Drywall, ceiling tile installer, 24.3, Moderate
  term on-the-job training, Apply plasterboard,
  other wallboard, or ceiling tiles for decorative,
  sound proofing or fireproofing, 26, 540
• Electrician, 21.8, Long term on-the-job
  training, Installs, maintains, repairs electrical
  wiring, equipment, fixtures following codes, 36,
  497

• Other occupations in this cluster Landscape
  Architect, Surveyor, Interior Designer,
  Construction Manager, Mechanical Drafter, Cost
  Estimator, Carpenter, Brick Mason
• Education Levels Vary Short, moderate, long term
  on-the-job-training, Work experience in related
  occupation, Postsecondary award, and Bachelors
  Degree
• Job openings range from 15 Landscape Architects
  to 1,885 Electricians
• Wages range from 19, 579 to 65, 413
• Work related school subjects Math, Science,
  Language Arts/Reading

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Arts, A/V Technology Communications

• Public Relations Specialist, 33.7, Bachelors
  Degree, Promotes good will with release of
  writing and publicity that make people like a
  business, 49, 302
• Desktop Publisher, 30.2, Postsecondary award,
  Format, type and design graphic elements using
  computer software to publish reading material,
  32, 699
• Audio-Visual Collections Specialist, 26.7,
  Moderate term on-the-job training, Prepare, plan
  and operate audio-visual teaching aids like
  projectors and file aids for education, 34,490
• Library Technician, 26.5, Short term on-the-job
  training, Assists librarians by helping readers
  using library systems to locate materials, and
  compiles records, sorts, shelves books 24,112

• Other occupations in this cluster Librarian,
  Producer and Director, Art and Music Directors,
  Writer and Author, Editor, Actor, Dancer,
  Printing Machine Operator
• Education levels vary Short, moderate, and long
  term on-the-job training, Work experience in
  related occupation, Postsecondary award,
  Associates Degree, Bachelors Degree, Masters
  Degree
• Job openings range from 25 Fine Artists like
  Sculptors to 445 Librarians
• Wages range from 14,495 to 53,715
• Work related school subjects Art, Language
  Arts/Reading, Music, Dance, Social Sciences

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Business Management Administration

• Compensation, Benefits, Job Analysis Specialist,
  30.2, Bachelors Degree, Presents programs about
  benefits (insurance) for businesses, 49, 386
• Receptionist Information Clerk, 27.9, Short
  term onthe-job training, Answers questions,
  finds information for customers, visitors, and
  workers, 21, 570
• Training Development Specialist, 27,
  Bachelors Degree, Presents training programs for
  employees, 46, 902
• Interviewer, except Eligibility and Loan, 26.8,
  Short term on-the-job training, Interviews people
  by phone, mail or in person to complete forms,
  applications, surveys, 25,466

• Other occupations in this cluster Statistician,
  Agent and Manager of Athletes and Performers,
  Chief Executive, Budget Analyst, Accountant,
  Secretaries, Tax Preparer, Office Clerk
• Education levels vary Short, moderate, and long
  term on-the-job training, Work experience in
  related occupation, Postsecondary award,
  Bachelors Degree, Bachelors Degree plus
  experience, Masters Degree
• Job Openings range from 20 Statisticians to 4,000
  Receptionists and Clerks
• Wages range from 21, 570 - 145, 519
• Work related school subjects Reading/Language
  Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science, Physical
  Education, and Arts

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Education and Training

• Library Science Teacher Postsecondary, 100,
  Doctoral Degree, Teach college courses in library
  science, 54,542
• Special Education Teachers PK-High School, 48.6
  48.7 47.1, Bachelors Degree, Teach physically
  and mentally handicapped students, 42,505
  42,130 42, 986
• Law Teacher, Postsecondary, 46.7, First
  Professional Degree, Teaches law courses, 82,
  742
• Fitness Trainer/Aerobics Instructor, 42,
  Postsecondary Award, Instructs or coaches groups
  in exercise activities, 30, 287

• Other occupations in this cluster Criminal
  Justice and Law Enforcement College Teachers,
  Post secondary Art, Language, Health Teachers,
  School Counselors, Career and Technology
  Teachers, Teacher and Graduate Assistants
• Education Levels vary Short term on-the-job
  training, Work experience in related occupation,
  Postsecondary award, Bachelors Degree,
  Bachelors Degree plus experience, Masters
  Degree, Doctoral First Professional Degree
• Job Openings range from 5 Library Science
  Teachers to 4,880 Teacher Assistants
• Wages range from 16,773 - 82, 742
• Work related School Subjects Social Studies,
  Language Arts/Reading, Health, Science,
  Technology, Science, Math

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Finance

• Survey Researcher, 37.5, Masters Degree,
  Researches market conditions to determine who
  buys products, create sales campaigns, 29, 160
• Personal Financial Advisor, 28.7, Bachelors
  Degree, Advise clients on financial plans,
  explaining tax and investment strategies, 81,
  619
• Bill and Account Collector, 27.4, Short term
  on-the-job training, Locate and notify customers
  behind on paying bills, 29,285
• Economists, 25, Masters Degree, Conducts
  research for reports to solve economic problems,
  80,939

• Other occupations in this cluster Accountant,
  Auditor, Credit Analyst Insurance Agent, Loan
  Officer, Tax Preparer, Payroll and Timekeeper
  Clerk, Bookkeeper
• Education Levels vary Short, Moderate, Long term
  on-the-job training, Work experience in related
  occupation, Bachelors Degree, Bachelors Degree
  plus experience, Masters Degree
• Job openings range from 15 Insurance Appraisers
  for Autos to 3, 180 Accountants
• Wages range from 20, 843 to 80, 939
• Work related school subjects Math, Social
  Studies, Language Arts, Reading,

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Government Public Administration

• Hazardous Materials Removal Worker, 35.2, Long
  term on-the-job training, Identify, remove,
  dispose of dangerous materials, 56,898
• Medical, Public Health Social Worker, 32.8,
  Bachelors Degree, Provide support for people who
  have serious health problems , 39,924
• Emergency Management Specialist, 30, Work
  experience in related occupation, Coordinate how
  to respond to disasters like floods, fires,
  44,352
• Social and Community Service Manager, 27.3,
  Bachelors Degree, Plan and oversee programs in
  communities that help people, 42,847

• Other occupations in this cluster Administrative
  Law Judge, Fish and Game Warden, Bus Driver, Mail
  Carriers, Court Clerk, Substance Abuse Counselor,
  Legislator
• Education levels vary Short, Moderate, and Long
  term on-the-job training, Work experience in a
  related occupation, Associate Degree, Bachelors
  Degree, Masters Degree
• Job openings range from 10 Mediators to 1,035
  Administrative Service Managers
• Wages range from 24,746 to 72,585
• Work related school subjects Social Studies,
  Language Arts/Reading, Science,

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Health Science

• Medical Records and Health Information
  Technician, 55.3, Associates Degree, Keeps
  medical records of hospital and clinic patients,
  24,685
• Physician Assistant, 52.8, Bachelors Degree,
  Provides healthcare services under Doctors
  supervision, 77,378
• Respiratory Technician, 47.4, Postsecondary
  Award, Provide breathing related treatment under
  Doctor supervision, 34,420
• Registered Nurse, 34.6, Associates Degree,
  Provide nursing care and planning to sick people,
  52,665

• Other occupations in this cluster Dentist,
  Family Doctor, Audiologist, Speech Therapist,
  Nutritionist, Nuclear Medicine Technologist,
  Massage Therapist, Pharmacy Technician, Nursing
  Aide, Orderly
• Education levels vary Short, Moderate, Long term
  on-the-job training, Postsecondary Award,
  Associates Degree, Bachelors Degree, Bachelors
  Degree plus experience, Masters Degree, First
  Professional Degree
• Job openings range from 10 Prosthetist to 7,625
  Reg. Nurses
• Wages range from 18,322 to 139,140
• Work related school subjects Science, Social
  Studies, Math, Reading/Language Arts, Physical
  Education, Health

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Hospitality and Tourism

• Umpire, Referee, Other Sports Officials, 33.3,
  Long term on-the-job training, Officiate sports
  events enforcing the rules, 26,423
• Host/Hostess in Eating Places, 30.9, Short term
  on-the-job training, Greets people, 14,508
• Waiter/Waitress, 30.2, Short term on-the-job
  training, Take orders and serve food and drinks
  in places to eat, 14,994
• Food Preparation Worker, 30.2,Short term
  on-the-job training, Prepares food, 16,796
• Amusement Park Worker, 26.7, Short term
  on-the-job training, Operate rides, schedule use
  of parks, and maintain equipment, 15,281

• Other occupations in this cluster Convention
  Planner, Lodging Manager, Chef, Coach, Tour
  Guide, Concierge, Hotel Clerk, Bellhop
• Education levels vary Short, moderate, long term
  on-the-job training, Work experience in a related
  occupation, Bachelors Degree
• Job openings range from 15 Umpires to
  12,185Waiter/Waitress
• Wages range from 14,508 to 57,583
• Work related school subjects Arts, Sports,
  Social Studies, Reading/ Language Arts, Math,
  Science, Health

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Human Services

• Personal and Home Care Aide, 41.8, Short term
  on-the-job training, Assist elderly or disabled
  adults with daily living care, 13,477
• Preschool Administrator, 33.6, Bachelors degree
  plus experience, Plan, direct academic and
  nonacademic activities for children, 33,570
• Medical and Public Health Social Worker, 32.8,
  Bachelors Degree, Help families with
  psychological and social services when ill,
  39,924
• Sales Manager, 29.8, Bachelors Degree with
  experience, Trains, Coordinates sales of products
  in an area, 93,178

• Other occupations in this cluster Church Worker,
  Counselors, School Psychologist, Financial
  Manager, Probation Officer, Child Care Worker,
  Dietetic Technician
• Education levels vary Short, Moderate, Long term
  on-the-job training, Postsecondary Award,
  Bachelors Degree, Bachelors degree plus
  experience, Masters Degree, Doctoral Degree,
  First Professional Degree
• Job openings range from 25 Marriage Therapists to
  6,770 Child Care Workers
• Wages range from 13,477 to 89,572
• Work related school subjects Health, Math,
  Social Studies, Reading/Language Arts, Science

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Information Technology

• Network Systems Analyst, 42.6, Bachelors
  Degree, Install and support use of computer
  systems, 59,804
• Computer Software Engineer, 41.7, Bachelors
  Degree, Research, design, test computer system,
  77,505
• Database Administrator, 38.4, Bachelors Degree,
  Coordinate changes to computers to keep safe,
  64,323
• Computer Science Teacher Postsecondary, 34.9,
  Masters Degree, Teach college course in computer
  science, 60,332

• Other occupations in cluster Electrical
  Engineer, Technical Writer, Computer Programmer,
  Desktop Publisher, Security/Alarm Installer
• Education levels vary Moderate to long term
  on-the-job training, Postsecondary Award,
  Associate Degree, Bachelors Degree, Bachelors
  Degree plus experience, Masters Degree, Doctoral
  Degree
• Job openings range from 25 Process Control
  Programmers to 1,680 Computer Systems Analysts
• Wages range from 30,046 to 82,665
• Work related school subjects Science,
  Technology, Math, Reading

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Law, Public Safety, Corrections, Security

• Detective and Criminal Investigator, 32.1, Work
  experience in related occupation, Solve crimes
  and investigate violations of laws, 50,652
• Correctional Officer/Jailer, 29.6, Moderate term
  on-the-job training, Guard prisoners, and help
  law officers with them, 28,624
• Paralegal and Legal Assistant, 29.5, Associates
  Degree, Assist lawyers research cases, 40, 436
• Firefighter, 28.9, Long term on-the-job
  training, Fight fires, respond to emergencies,
  39,885

• Other occupations in cluster Lawyer, Judge,
  Social worker, Court Reporter, Supervisors of
  Police, Fish and Game Warder, Crossing Guard
• Education levels vary Short, moderate, Long term
  on-the-job training, Work experience in related
  occupation, Associates degree, Bachelors
  Degree, Bachelors Degree plus experience,
  Doctoral/ First Professional Degree
• Job openings range from 10 Parking Enforcement
  Workers to 3,035 Police and Sheriff Patrol
  Officers
• Wages range from 17,419 to 113,084
• Work related school subjects Social Studies,
  Reading/Language Arts, Science, Physical Education

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Manufacturing

• Environmental Engineer, 40, Bachelors Degree
  plus experience, Plan and design plants so they
  do not hurt the environment, 74, 827
• Painter, transportation Equipment, 26.6,
  Moderate term on-the-job training, Operate
  machines to paint vehicles, 35,485
• Manufactured Building, Mobile Home Installer,
  21.1, Moderate term on-the-job training, Move
  and install mobile homes, 23,034
• Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and
  Tender, 20.8, Short term on-the-job training,
  Operate machines to prepare products for storage,
  shipping, 21,435

• Other occupations in this cluster Commercial
  Designer, Medical Equipment Repairer, Mechanical
  Engineering Technician, Cabinet Maker, Furniture
  Refinisher, Welder
• Education levels vary Short, Moderate, Long term
  on-the-job training, Work experience in related
  occupation, Postsecondary Award, Associate
  Degree, Bachelors Degree plus experience
• Job openings range from 25 Tool Process Control
  Programmers to 6,160 General Operation Managers
• Wages range from 21,014 to 74,827
• Work related school subjects Math, Science,
  Reading/Language Arts, Technology

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Marketing, Sales, Service

• Public Relations Specialist, 33.7, Bachelors
  Degree, Writes and promotes good things about
  businesses, people, 49.302
• Sales Manager, 29.8, Bachelors Degree plus
  experience, Directs and plans sales using
  information to increase sales, 93,178
• Advertising and Promotions Manager, 24.4,
  Bachelors Degree plus experience, Plans and
  directs advertising to create interest in
  products, 68,286
• Customer Service Representative, 23.4, Moderate
  term on-the-job training, Handle and resolve
  complaints, give information, 26, 328

• Other occupations in this cluster Marketing
  Manager, Sales Engineer, Exhibit Designer,
  Property Manager, Real Estate Agent, Wholesale
  Buyer, Counter Clerk, Cashier, Driver
• Levels of education vary Short, Moderate term
  on-the-job training, Work experience in related
  occupation, Postsecondary Award, Bachelors
  Degree, Bachelors Degree plus experience,
  Masters Degree
• Job openings range from 45 Jewelers to 16,805
  Retail Salespersons
• Wages range from 16,049 to 92,690
• Work related school subjects Language
  Arts/Reading, Social Studies, Technology, Math

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Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

• Agriculture Engineer, 100, Bachelors Degree,
  Apply engineering technology to solve agriculture
  problems, 56,913
• Environmental Science Protection Technician,
  44.8, Associates Degree, Monitor environment
  and test for pollution, 36,935
• Forensic Science Technician, 33.3, Associates
  Degree, Collect, identify, classify, analyze
  evidence related to criminal investigations,
  39,859
• Medical Scientist except Epidemiologist, 32.8,
  Doctoral Degree, Researches and writes about
  human diseases to improve health, 60,332

• Other occupations in this cluster
  Microbiologist, Physicist, Biochemist,
  Hydrologist, Geographer, Chemist, Aerospace
  Engineer, Weigher
• Levels of education vary Short, Moderate, term
  on-the-job training, Associates Degree,
  Bachelors Degree, Bachelors Degree plus
  experience, Masters Degree, Doctoral Degree
• Job openings range from 5 Agriculture Engineers
  to 480 Engineering Managers
• Wages range from 25,038 to 104,512
• Work related school subjects Technology,
  Science, Math, Reading/Language Arts, Health

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Transportation, Distribution, Logistics

• Recreational Vehicle Service Technician, 30.8,
  Long term on-the-job training, Servicing and
  repairing travel trailers and other recreational
  vehicles, 33,402
• Bus Driver for School, 227.4, Short term
  on-the-job training, Drives bus for students or
  other groups safely, 19,026
• Airline Pilot, Co-Pilot, Flight Engineer, 25.2,
  Bachelors Degree, Certified to fly passengers,
  138,910
• Flight Attendant, 24.3, Long term on-the-job
  training, Ensures safety and comfort of airline
  passengers, 71,157

• Other occupations in this cluster Bus and Truck
  Mechanics, Railcar repairer, Motorboat Operator,
  Taxi Driver, Mail Carrier, Sailor, Recyclable
  Collector, Cargo Agent
• Level of education varies Short, Moderate, Long
  term on-the-job training, Work experience in
  related occupation, Postsecondary Award,
  Associates Degree, Bachelors Degree
• Job openings range from 10 Traffic Technicians to
  2,585 Auto service Mechanics/Technicians
• Wages range from 19,026 to 138,910
• Work related school subjects Science, Health,
  Reading/Language Arts, Math

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Jobs, etc. Career Center

• Jobs, etc. displays information about 6 jobs (see
  slide 22) within each Career Cluster to spotlight
  careers that interest students, and show that
  different levels of education are needed within
  career clusters
• Set up a reusable cardboard tri-fold display
  titled Jobs, etc., What Employers Want
  Academic Courses You Need
• Place Career Poster, and other information on
  tri-fold display with Velcro dots rotate weekly
• Add books, videos, DVDs, etc. on table near
  display (see resources at end of PowerPoint)

• Purchase a cardboard tri-fold display board at an
  office or teacher supply store. Type titles
  Jobs, etc. Career Center, What Employers
  Want, Academic Courses You Need in Rockwell
  Extra Bold font print or copy onto
  transparencies to tape to display. Copy
  information on colored paper and rotate weekly
• Information Career posters of jobs go in center
  area, type a list of what employers want- p. 8 in
  Achieve Texas in Action booklets. Type a list of
  academic courses needed- listed on various pages
  in Achieve Texas in Action booklets. Print on
  colored paper -use removable Velcro dots to stick
  to display board. Add Plan for Success pages
  2-3 from booklets

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Careers to Spotlight on Jobs, etc. Career Center
Display Handouts
Agriculture, Food Natural Resources Ranch Manager, Zoologist, Power Plant Operator, Farmer, Floral Designer, Tree Trimmer Architecture Construction Architect, Mechanical Drafter, Building Inspector, Electrician, Brick Mason, Roofer, Carpenter Helper Arts, A/V Technology Communications Librarian, Music Director, Editor, Actor, Audio Visual Technician, Usher Business, Management Administration Statistician, Agent of Athletes, Auditor, Real Estate Manager, Legal Secretary, Office Clerk
Education Training Law Teacher College, School Counselor, Education Administrator, Cooperative Extension Agent, Fitness Trainer, Teacher Assistant Finance Economist, Financial Manager, Loan Counselor, New Accounts Clerk, Tax Preparer, Bank Teller Government Public Administration Urban Planner, Substance Abuse Counselor, Judge, Health Social Worker, Emergency Management, Bus Driver Health Science Dentist, Epidemiologist, Dietitian Nutritionist, Registered Nurse, Massage Therapist, Pharmacy Technician Sample handouts follow
Hospitality Tourism Convention Planner, Food Service Manager, Umpire or Referee, Customer Service Representative, Cook,Waiter Human Services Clergy, Mental Health Counselor, Sales Manager, Manicurist, Sales Representative, Home Care Aide Information Technology Computer Scientist, Comp. Teacher, Electrical Engineer, Computer Programmer, Alarm System Installer, Line Telecommunication Installer Law, Public Safety, Corrections Security Lawyer, Hearing Officer, Court Reporter,Private Detective, Police Officer, Security Guard
Manufacturing Environmental Engineer, Medical Equipment Repair, Power Tool Repair, Cabinet Maker, Welder, Painter Marketing, Sales, Service Market Analyst, Sales Manager, Exhibit Designer, Jeweler, Real Estate Broker, Cashier Science, Technology, Engineering Mathematics Microbiologist, Geographer, Petroleum Engineer, Chemist, Forensic Science Technician, Surveying Technician Transportation, Distribution Logistics Flight Engineer, Aerospace Operations Technician, Bus Mechanic,Captain of Ship, Flight Attendant, Postal Mail Carrier
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Jobs, etc. Career Center Handouts for Health
Science

• Career Choice Tables are in each Achieve Texas in
  Action booklet to use to make handouts for
  students or you can use profiles of people in
  your community in the career studied to connect
  school to life for your students. Samples of 6
  included.

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Health Science Career Spotlight

• Dentist (from Achieve Texas in Action Health
  Science booklet)
• Job Description Diagnose and treat diseases,
  injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums and
  related oral structures. May treat diseases of
  nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affecting
  vitality of teeth.
• Education First Professional Degree
• Wages 139,140
• Academic Subjects Math, Science and English
  Language Arts, Reading

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Health Science Career Spotlight

• Epidemiologist (from Achieve Texas in Action
  booklet)
• Job Description Investigate and describe
  disease, disability, and other health outcomes
  and develop means for prevention and control.
• Education Masters Degree
• Wages 47,069
• Academic Subjects Science, Math, English
  Language Arts, Social Studies

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Health Science Career Spotlight

• Dietitian and Nutritionist (from Achieve Texas in
  Action booklet)
• Job Description Plan and conduct food service or
  nutritional programs to assist in the promotion
  of health and control of disease. May supervise
  activities of a department providing quantity
  food services, counsel individuals, or conduct
  nutritional research
• Education Bachelors Degree
• Wages 45,789
• Academic Subjects Health, Science, Math, English
  Language Arts

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Health Science Career Spotlight

• Registered Nurse (from Achieve Texas in Action
  booklet)
• Job Description Assess patient health problems
  and needs, develop and implement nursing care
  plans, and maintain medical records. Administer
  nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent or
  disabled persons.
• Education Associates Degree
• Wages 52,665
• Academic Subjects Science, Health, Math, English
  Language Arts

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Health Science Career Spotlight

• Massage therapist (from Achieve Texas in Action
  booklet)
• Job Description Massage customers for health or
  restorative purposes.
• Education Postsecondary (training after high
  school)
• Wages 33,786
• Academic Subjects Health, Science, English
  Language Arts

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Health Science Career Spotlight

• Pharmacy Technician (from Achieve Texas in Action
  booklet)
• Job Description Prepare medications under the
  direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix,
  count out, label, and record amounts and dosages
  of medications.
• Education Moderate term on-the-job training
• Wages 25,009
• Academic Subjects Science, Math, English
  Language Arts, Health

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Road to Success Career Center

• Road to Success Career Center contains lists of
  careers by interest. More than one cluster is
  represented. The tri-fold display includes a
  poster listing careers to change monthly. Careers
  Clusters from Achieve Texas are labeled on sides
  of board. Materials for research near display
  (Resource list at end of PowerPoint)
• The display is set on a roadmap rug which may be
  purchased from home improvement stores.
• Add books, home center and building center
  materials to rug

• Purchase a cardboard tri-fold display board at an
  office or teacher supply store. Type titles Road
  to Success Career Center and Career Clusters
  in Rockwell Extra Bold font print or copy onto
  transparencies to tape to display.
• Draw a road with a permanent marker 4 inches wide
  with a center stripe or glue a winding road from
  a bulletin board set onto the display. Velcro a
  poster with pictures and lists of occupations
  that have a common interest, for example
  Adventure. Match the occupations with Career
  Clusters and print on colored paper to Velcro to
  sides of display.
• Provide center materials and place on roadmap
  rug. Use in class or library.

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Road to Success Display Poster 1

• Adventure (career poster sets listed in
  resources at end of PowerPoint) You may make your
  own with Achieve Texas in Action booklets. Type
  and print careers and pictures on 8x10 paper.
  Use a poster maker to enlarge and laminate for
  reuse.
• Career Clusters with adventure include
  Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources,
  Hospitality Tourism, Law, Public Safety,
  Corrections, Security, Science, Technology,
  Engineering Mathematics, Transportation,
  Distribution, Logistics
• Sample Careers to list (20) Airplane Pilot,
  Aerospace Engineer, Astronaut, Archaeologist,
  Bomb Squad Officer, Cruise Director, FBI Agent,
  Firefighter, Geologist, Model, Inventor, Oil Rig
  Worker, Park Ranger, Police Officer, Race Car
  Driver, Secret Service Agent, Ship Captain, Truck
  Driver, Tour Director

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Road to Success Display Poster 2

• Art or Drawing (career poster sets listed in
  resources at end of PowerPoint) You may make your
  own with Achieve Texas in Action booklets. Type
  and print careers and pictures on 8x10 paper.
  Use a poster maker to enlarge and laminate for
  reuse.
• Career Clusters Architecture Construction,
  Arts, A/V Technology Communication, Education
  Training, Marketing, Sales, Service
• Sample careers to list (20) Actor, Advertising
  Executive, Architect, Ariel Photographer, Artist,
  Automobile Designer, Art Librarian, Art Teacher,
  Cartoonist,Chef, Comedian, Exhibit Designer,
  Interior Designer, Museum Curator, Music
  Therapist, Screenwriter, Sound Engineer,
  Vocalist, Writer, Producer,

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Road to Success Display Poster 3

• Animals (career poster sets listed in resources
  at end of PowerPoint) You may make your own with
  Achieve Texas in Action booklets. Type and print
  careers and pictures on 8x10 paper. Use a poster
  maker to enlarge and laminate for reuse.
• Career Clusters Agriculture, Food, Natural
  Resources, Education Training, Science,
  Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
• Sample careers to list (20) Animal Breeder,
  Animal Scientist, Animal Therapist, Beekeeper,
  Biology Teacher, Circus Trainer, Deep Sea Diver,
  Ecologist, Gardener, Geographer, Horse Trainer,
  Landscape Architect, Marine Biologist,
  Meteorologist, Oceanographer, Paleontologist, Pet
  Groomer, Tree Surgeon, Veterinarian, Zoologist

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Road to Success Display Poster 4

• Computers (career poster sets listed in
  resources at end of PowerPoint) You may make your
  own with Achieve Texas in Action booklets. Type
  and print careers and pictures on 8x10 paper.
  Use a poster maker to enlarge and laminate for
  reuse.
• Career Clusters Arts, A/V Technology,
  Communications, Information Technology,
  Marketing, Sales, Service, Science, Technology,
  Engineering, Mathematics
• Sample careers to list (20) CAD Specialist,
  Computer Sales, Computer Teacher, Database
  Administrator, Drafter, Electrical Engineer,
  Graphics Designer, Hardware Engineer, Information
  Manager, Internet Access Provider, Network
  Manager, Programmer, Repair Technician,
  Researcher, Robotics Engineer, Software Engineer,
  Systems Analyst, Technical Support, Technical
  Writer, Webmaster

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Road to Success Display Poster 5

• Mathematics (career poster sets listed in
  resources at end of PowerPoint) You may make your
  own with Achieve Texas in Action booklets. Type
  and print careers and pictures on 8x10 paper.
  Use a poster maker to enlarge and laminate for
  reuse.
• Career Clusters Architect Constructions,
  Business, Management, Administration, Finance,
  Health Science, Government Public
  Administration, Science, Technology, Engineering
  Mathematics
• Sample careers to list (20) Accountant, Auditor,
  Aerospace Engineer, Architect, Banker, Civil
  Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Financier,
  Machinist, Mathematician, Market Researcher,
  Naval Engineer, Nurse, Petroleum Engineer,
  Physicist, Purchasing Agent, Stock Broker,
  Surveyor, Tool Die Maker, Traffic Planner,
  Urban Planner

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Road to Success Display Poster 6

• Money (career poster sets listed in resources at
  end of PowerPoint) You may make your own with
  Achieve Texas in Action booklets. Type and print
  careers and pictures on 8x10 paper. Use a poster
  maker to enlarge and laminate for reuse.
• Career Clusters Business, Management,
  Administration, Finance, Marketing, Sales,
  Service
• Sample careers to list (20) Accountant, Banker,
  Business Manager, Credit Manager, Economist,
  Entrepreneur, Financial Planner, Insurance
  Broker, Lawyer, Loan Officer, Management
  Consultant, Marketing Director, Mortgage Banker,
  Purchasing Agent, Real Estate Agent, Retail
  Manager, Sales Representative, Stock Broker,
  Venture Capitalist

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Road to Success Display Poster 7

• Music (career poster sets listed in resources at
  end of PowerPoint) You may make your own with
  Achieve Texas in Action booklets. Type and print
  careers and pictures on 8x10 paper. Use a poster
  maker to enlarge and laminate for reuse.
• Career Clusters Arts, A/V Technology
  Communication, Business, Management,
  Administration, Education Training, Marketing,
  Sales, Service
• Sample careers to list (20) Actress, Advertising
  Designer, Aerobics Instructor, Booking Agent,
  Camera Operator, Choir Director, Choreographer,
  Composer, Conductor, Dance Instructor, Dancer,
  Disc Jockey, Event Planner, Instrument Repair,
  Lighting Engineer, Music Teacher, Night Club
  Manager, Producer, Sound Engineer, Talent Director

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Road to Success Display Poster 8

• Science (career poster sets listed in resources
  at end of PowerPoint) You may make your own with
  Achieve Texas in Action booklets. Type and print
  careers and pictures on 8x10 paper. Use a poster
  maker to enlarge and laminate for reuse.
• Career Clusters Health Science, Education
  Training, Science, Technology, Engineering,
  Mathematics, Human Services
• Sample careers to list (20) Archeologist,
  Astronaut, Biochemist, Chemist, Chiropractor,
  Dentist, Dermatologist, Dietician, Forensic
  Investigator, Forest Ranger, Geologist, Medical
  Technician, Nurse, Nutritionist, Optometrist,
  Pharmacist, Physician, Science Teacher, Surgeon,
  Veterinarian

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Road to Success Display Poster 9

• Sports/Athletics (career poster sets listed in
  resources at end of PowerPoint) You may make your
  own with Achieve Texas in Action booklets. Type
  and print careers and pictures on 8x10 paper.
  Use a poster maker to enlarge and laminate for
  reuse.
• Career Clusters Business, Management
  Administration, Health Science, Education
  Training, Human Services
• Sample careers to list (20) Aerobics Instructor,
  Agent, Announcer, Athlete, Broadcaster, Camp
  Director, Coach, Equipment Manager, Facilities
  Manager, Fitness Trainer, Gymnastics Instructor,
  Health Club Operator, Journalist, Lifeguard,
  Personal Trainer, PE Teacher, Recreational
  Director, Referee, River Guide Sportscaster, Team
  Manager

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Road to Success Display Poster 10

• Speaking (career poster sets listed in resources
  at end of PowerPoint) You may make your own with
  Achieve Texas in Action booklets. Type and print
  careers and pictures on 8x10 paper. Use a poster
  maker to enlarge and laminate for reuse.
• Career Clusters Education Training, Government
  Public Administration, Human Services,
  Marketing, Sales, Service, Transportation,
  Distributions, Logistics
• Sample careers to list (20) Air Traffic
  Controller, Broadcaster, Counselor, Dispatcher,
  Entertainer, Flight Attendant, Journalist, Judge,
  Lawyer, Lobbyist, Minister, News Anchor,
  Politician, Public Relations, Reporter,
  Salesperson, Speech Therapist, Teacher, Telephone
  Operator, Travel Agent

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Road to Success Display Poster 10

• Travel (career poster sets listed in resources
  at end of PowerPoint) You may make your own with
  Achieve Texas in Action booklets. Type and print
  careers and pictures on 8x10 paper. Use a poster
  maker to enlarge and laminate for reuse.
• Career Clusters Human Services, Hospitality
  Tourism, Marketing, Sales Service,
  Transportation, Distribution, Logistics
• Sample careers to list (20) Airline Personnel,
  Astronaut, Body Guard, Bus Driver, Chauffeur,
  Cruise Director, Curator, Diving Instructor,
  Flight Attendant, International Banker,
  Missionary, Military Serviceperson, Pilot,
  Purchasing Agent, Railroad Engineer, Salesperson,
  Taxi Driver, Tour Guide, Travel agent, Truck
  Driver

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Resources for Achieve Texas Career Centers

• All Career Centers should have one or more
  childrens career handbooks, poster sets, books,
  videos, DVDs, games, interest inventories. Use
  books, videos, DVDs, games and interest
  inventories Career Clusters Lessons for Life
  Activities 1-5 listed in Activity Sections in
  Resources.
• Poster Sets (not listed in Activities 1-5 and
  Resources
• Career Cluster Poster Series Childrens
  Dictionary of Occupations Posters Career
  Exploration Posters for Elementary
  www.careerkids.com
• Career Ideas for Kids Poster Set Career
  Clusters Poster Set, http//ff.films.com/id/23693/
  Career_Clusters_Poster_Set.htm