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8 th grade career info

8 th grade career info. Letter from Counselor. Complete 2 surveys in Naviance before January 2 1 st https://www.naviance.com /. Surveys (due by FEBRUARY 5th). StrengthsExplorer. Cluster Finder. 4 Parts You decide what things you like to do NOW and in the FUTURE. 78 questions

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8 th grade career info

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  1. 8th grade career info

  2. Letter from Counselor Complete 2 surveys in Naviance before January 21st https://www.naviance.com/

  3. Surveys(due by FEBRUARY 5th) StrengthsExplorer Cluster Finder 4 Parts You decide what things you like to do NOW and in the FUTURE • 78 questions • Asks questions about what you prefer

  4. Everyone is different • Some people enjoy talking: some are quiet. • Some like to sit and read; some like to run around. • Some like to have a lot of friends: some have fun with just a few friends. We each have great talents • The more we know about our talents, the more we can understand what makes us special and how we can use those talents to do things really well. Strengths Explorer • Lists top three themes of talent

  5. Meet with Mrs. Greathouse(January22-February 8) Discuss your survey results Talk about High School plans Complete a Personal Graduation Plan

  6. Reality Check https://texasrealitycheck.com/Location?flow=lifestyle

  7. Imagine . . . $28,080 Annual Salary $2,333 monthly budget Item Payment Amount Left Federal Income Tax (10%) $233 $2,100 Social Security Tax (7.65%) 178 1,922 Medical/dental insurance + out-of-pocket 150 1,772 Housing (Rent - 1 Bdrm, Unfurnished) 600 1,172 Food 330 842 Car Payments 300 542 Car Insurance 167 375 Gas, Oil, etc. 70 305 Telephone 30 275 Utilities 105 170 Clothing 30 140 Entertainment 30 110 Personal Items 2585 Furniture, TV, appliances 50 35 Savings 25 10 Miscellaneous 10 0

  8. Minimum Wage vs. Skilled Job You Choose! • Unskilled • Labor Skilled Labor $13.50 x 40 hrs/wk $540.00 x 52 wks/yr $28,080 $7.25 x 40 hrs/wk $290.00 x 52 wks/yr $15,080

  9. Option 1: Work Ready • Retail Sales • Receptionist • Bill/Account Collector • Medical/Dental Assistant • Social/Human Service Assistant • Cashier • General Office Clerk $18,500 - $25,760 9

  10. Option 2: Military Service Careers • ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE, • MARINES, COAST GUARD • Potential Annual Salary • Enlisted, basic pay: $18,000 • Aircraft Mechanic: $36,600 • Military Pilot: $72,300 10

  11. Option 3: Technical or Community College • One to two year program that earns technical/career certifications. • Two year program at a community, or junior college earning an Associate’s Degree • Potential Annual Salary $20,000 + 11

  12. Jobs Requiring certifications Starting Salaries with Certificates and/or Associate Degree • Licensed Vocational Nurse $41,494 • Accounting Clerk $19,933 • Radiologic Technologist $33,881 • Electrician $26,108 • Physical Therapy Assistant $32,928 • Chemical Technician $33,208 • CAD Drafter $35,983 • Electronic Technician $35,161 • Forensic Science Tech $28,313 Source: Texas Workforce Commission—Wage Information Network, Texas Statewide Entry Wage 12

  13. Option 4: College or University • A four-year program that results in a Bachelor’s degree. • Many universities also offer Master’s degree and Doctoral degree programs. • Potential Annual Salary $40,000+ 13

  14. professional Jobs Starting Salaries with 4-year College Degrees Chemical Engineer $50,060 Wildlife Biologist $41,400 Registered Nurse $47,710 Accountant $42,233 Network Administrator $48,520 Public School Teacher $45,000 Physician’s Assistant $64,770 Statisticians $52,490 Computer Software Engineer $67,620 Source: Texas Workforce Commission—Wage Information Network, Texas Statewide Entry Wage; US Dept of Labor; US Census Bureau 14

  15. Achieving Related Careers • Business Finance, • Construction, • Correction Services, • Engineering/Technology • Restaurant Services • Facility Maintenance • IT Support • National Security • Quality Assurance • Regulation You have more energy and more goals than other people. You love a sense of accomplishment.

  16. Caring In your heart, helping other people is very important. You want to make the world better by helping people in small ways or big ways. Related Careers • Production • Teaching/Training • Therapeutic Services • Travel/Tourism • Administration/Admin Support • Diagnostic Services • Family Community Services • General Management • Lodging

  17. Competing You see many things in life as a game, and you feel great joy when you win. You truly hate to lose because you are always striving for first place. Related Careers • Animal Systems (genetics, nutrition, growth & development) • Banking • Business Information Management • Manufacture Production Process • Merchandising

  18. Confidence You believe in yourself and what you can do. This helps you take on challenges because you feel sure you can succeed. Related Careers • EMT/Fire Management • Journalism/Broadcasting • Law Enforcement • Legal Services • Performing Arts

  19. Dependability Trust is important to you, and you care about being seen as responsible and trustworthy. People count on you to do what you say you will do. When you make a promise, you mean to keep it. Related Careers • Administration/Admin Support • Animal Systems • AV Tech & Film • Construction • Health Safety • Law Enforcement • Public Management • Support Services

  20. Discoverer A thinker and learner, you are excited about exploring ideas and making connections. You like to ask the questions “How?” and “Why?” Related Careers • Accounting • Agribusiness • Biotechnology research/development • Business Finance • Consumer Services (Fin, Real Estate, Insurance) • Design/Pre-construction • Counseling/Mental Health Services

  21. Future Thinker Your mind loves to think and dream about the future. You are a person who thinks about what is possible, not what is impossible. Related Careers • Design/Pre-construction • Engineering & Technology • Health/Safety/Environment Management • Manufacturing Production Process • Marketing Communication

  22. Organizer Scheduling, planning, and organizing your world makes life better. People count on you to get the details right and pull a plan together. Related Careers • Accounting • Admin Services • Agribusiness • AV Technology • Biotech Research • EMT/Fire • Environmental Services • Health/Safety • Marketing Management • National Security • Public Administration

  23. Presence You were born to be at the front of the room telling stories and taking the lead. Other people watch you and listen to you. Related Careers • Governance • Human Resources • Journalism/Broadcasting • Legal Services • Marketing Communication

  24. Relating You like to start friendships and keep them for a long time, maybe even your whole life. You widen the circle of friends for yourself and others. Related Careers • Banking • Counseling • Early Childhood Development • General Management • Governance • Human Resources • Professional Support Services

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