Career Centers

1. 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.

2. 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

3. 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 Achieve Texas Career Center

4. 16 Career Cluster Information Handouts Use the following information about each career cluster as a handout for educators or students viewing display

5. 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, Bachelor’s Degree, or Bachelor’s 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 Agriculture, Food,& Natural Resources

6. 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 Bachelor’s 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 Architecture & Construction

7. Public Relations Specialist, 33.7%, Bachelor’s 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, Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s 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 Arts, A/V Technology & Communications

8. Compensation, Benefits, Job Analysis Specialist, 30.2%, Bachelor’s Degree, Presents programs about benefits (insurance) for businesses, $49, 386 Receptionist & Information Clerk, 27.9%, Short term on–the-job training, Answers questions, finds information for customers, visitors, and workers, $21, 570 Training & Development Specialist, 27%, Bachelor’s 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, Bachelor’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree plus experience, Master’s 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 Business Management & Administration

9. 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, Bachelor’s 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, Bachelor’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree plus experience, Master’s 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 Education and Training

10. Survey Researcher, 37.5%, Master’s Degree, Researches market conditions to determine who buys products, create sales campaigns, $29, 160 Personal Financial Advisor, 28.7%, Bachelor’s 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%, Master’s 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, Bachelor’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree plus experience, Master’s 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, Finance

11. 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%, Bachelor’s 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%, Bachelor’s 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, Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s 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, Government & Public Administration

12. Medical Records and Health Information Technician, 55.3%, Associate’s Degree, Keeps medical records of hospital and clinic patients, $24,685 Physician Assistant, 52.8%, Bachelor’s Degree, Provides healthcare services under Doctor’s supervision, $$77,378 Respiratory Technician, 47.4%, Postsecondary Award, Provide breathing related treatment under Doctor’ supervision, $34,420 Registered Nurse, 34.6%, Associate’s 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, Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree plus experience, Master’s 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 Health Science

13. 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, Bachelor’s 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 Hospitality and Tourism

14. 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%, Bachelor’s degree plus experience, Plan, direct academic and nonacademic activities for children, $33,570 Medical and Public Health Social Worker, 32.8%, Bachelor’s Degree, Help families with psychological and social services when ill, $39,924 Sales Manager, 29.8%, Bachelor’s 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, Bachelor’s Degree, Bachelor’s degree plus experience, Master’s 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 Human Services

15. Network Systems Analyst, 42.6%, Bachelor’s Degree, Install and support use of computer systems, $59,804 Computer Software Engineer, 41.7%, Bachelor’s Degree, Research, design, test computer system, $77,505 Database Administrator, 38.4%, Bachelor’s Degree, Coordinate changes to computers to keep safe, $$64,323 Computer Science Teacher Postsecondary, 34.9%, Master’s 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, Bachelor’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree plus experience, Master’s 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 Information Technology

16. 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%, Associate’s 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, Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s Degree, Bachelor’s 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 Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security

17. Environmental Engineer, 40%, Bachelor’s 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, Bachelor’s 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 Manufacturing

18. Public Relations Specialist, 33.7%, Bachelor’s Degree, Writes and promotes good things about businesses, people, $49.302 Sales Manager, 29.8%, Bachelor’s Degree plus experience, Directs and plans sales using information to increase sales, $$93,178 Advertising and Promotions Manager, 24.4%, Bachelor’s Degree plus experience, Plans and directs advertising to create interest in products, $$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, Bachelor’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree plus experience, Master’s 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 Marketing, Sales, & Service

19. Agriculture Engineer, 100%, Bachelor’s Degree, Apply engineering technology to solve agriculture problems, $56,913 Environmental Science & Protection Technician, 44.8%, Associate’s Degree, Monitor environment and test for pollution, $36,935 Forensic Science Technician, 33.3%, Associate’s 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, Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree plus experience, Master’s 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 Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics

20. 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%, Bachelor’s 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, Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s 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 Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics

21. 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 Jobs, etc. Career Center

22. Careers to Spotlight on Jobs, etc. Career Center Display & Handouts

23. 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.

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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: Bachelor’s Degree • Wages: $45,789 • Academic Subjects: Health, Science, Math, English Language Arts

27. 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: Associate’s Degree • Wages: $52,665 • Academic Subjects: Science, Health, Math, English Language Arts

28. 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

29. 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

30. 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. Road to Success Career Center

31. 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

32. 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,

33. 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

34. 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

35. 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

36. 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

37. 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

38. 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

39. 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

40. 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

41. 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

42. Resources for Achieve Texas Career Centers: All Career Centers should have one or more children’s 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 & Children’s 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