Author: Susan Gubing

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CAREER CLUSTERS

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Architecture & Construction
Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications
Business Management & Administration
Education & Training
Finance
Government & Public Administration
Health Science
Hospitality & Tourism
Human Services
Information Technology
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Manufacturing
Marketing
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

"Career DNA"
Realistic
Generally likes to work with things more than with people. Described as conforming, frank, genuine, hardheaded, honest, humble, materialistic, modest, natural, normal, persistent, practical, shy and thrifty.
Investigative
Generally likes to explore and understand things or events, rather than persuade others or sell them things. Described as analytical, cautious, complex, critical, curious, independent, intellectual, introverted, methodical, modest, pessimistic, precise, rational and reserved.
Artistic
Generally likes to work with creative ideas and self-expression more than routines and rules. Described as complicated, disorderly, emotional, expressive, idealistic, imaginative, impractical, impulsive, independent, introspective, intuitive, nonconforming, open and original.
Social
Generally likes to help, teach and counsel people more than engage in mechanical or technical activity. Described as convincing, cooperative, friendly, generous, helpful, idealistic, kind, patient, responsible, social, sympathetic, tactful, understanding and warm.
Enterprising
Generally likes to persuade or direct others more than work on scientific or complicated topics. Described as acquisitive, adventurous, agreeable, ambitious, attention-getting, domineering, energetic, extroverted impulsive, optimistic, pleasure-seeking, popular, self-confident and sociable.
Conventional
Generally likes to follow orderly routines and meet clear standards, avoiding work that does not have clear directions. Described as conforming, conscientious, careful, efficient, obedient, orderly, persistent, practical, thrifty and unimaginative

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JOB TITLES WITH CAREER DNA from ONET http://www.onetonline.org/find/

http://www.careertech.org/career-clusters/glance/clusters.html

EDUCATION

Associate Degree - 2 Years Nassau County Community College http://collegecatalog.ncc.edu/current/programs/

MILITARY
Enlisted/Officer

Bachelor's Degree - 4 Years
SUNY Old Westbury http://www.oldwestbury.edu/academics/
SUNY STONY BROOK http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/academics.shtml
SUNY FARMINGDALE http://www.farmingdale.edu/academics/

Master's/Doctoral Professional Degree

SHOW ME THE $$$ from ONET
Median Wages:
Projected Growth:

Credentials
Professional Associations/Unions

CONNECTING ACADEMICS TO KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NEEDED FOR MY CAREER

21st Century Skills
Communications:
Written, Speaking, Listening
Creativity
Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
Decision-making
Collaboration/team work
Use of Technology
Research: Access and evaluate information
Research and manage information

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Career Management Skills
Flexible/adaptable
Responsible/Accountable for one’s behavior, actions and future learning
Initiative
Time management
Work Independently & Work collaboratively
Manage projects
Handle multiple tasks at one time
Leadership
Set and achieve goals

WHO WILL HIRE ME?
LONG ISLAND CORPORATIONS

INTERNSHIPS/SHADOWING
CAREER

CAREER ACTIVITIES

Using ONET and Wordle, create two art images of the job titles that interest you.
Find an online video which best describes these job titles or career cluster.
Research one of the college sites listed on page three and create a chart of your college major options.
Research one or more of the corporations listed below and summarize the career opportunities available to you now and in the future.
Research the assistance you could receive from professional associations and the credentials you should possess in order to succeed in this career cluster.
Complete the “Show Me the $$$” Chart
Take the career cluster challenge quiz.
Complete the “Virtual Internship” for this career cluster.
Create a report which includes your decision as to why you feel these two jobs would be good for you. Include in your report the information you have completed in all of the above steps to support your decision.
Submit all of the above to your teacher and attach the report to your ePortfolio website. Added points for creating and attaching a Voki to this project!

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