7 Steps to Success Step 1 Take Surveys

Step 1: Take Surveys Personality Characteristics n Learning Style n Interests n Skills n

Step 2: Learn About Career Options Education required n Pay n Lifestyle n Outlook

Step 3: Look at Education n n What kind of degree is necessary What

Step 4: Talk to Others n Seek out other points of view Parents l

Step 5: Make Your Decision Select the Career Cluster that fits you best n

Step 6: Review Your Decision It is OK to change your mind n Goals

Step 7: Take the Next Big Step Clear goals to get to high school

Vocabulary Value – the things most important to you n Aptitude – natural abilities

Career Clusters Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources n Architecture & Construction n Arts, Audio

Career Clusters Finance n Government & Public Administration n Health Science n Hospitality &

Career Clusters Lab, Public Safety, Corrections & Security n Manufacturing n Marketing n Science,

Activity Break into groups of three n Answer the following questions about your two

Questions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Name the cluster Briefly describe occupations in the

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7 Steps to Success

Step 1: Take Surveys Personality Characteristics n Learning Style n Interests n Skills n Values n

Step 2: Learn About Career Options Education required n Pay n Lifestyle n Outlook n

Step 3: Look at Education n n What kind of degree is necessary What schools are available l l What classes should you take in High School What tests are required for admissions n l n ACT, SAT, etc. Extracurricular activities Other Options? l Military, On the Job training, workforce

Step 4: Talk to Others n Seek out other points of view Parents l Siblings l Teachers l Guidance Counselors l Professionals l

Step 5: Make Your Decision Select the Career Cluster that fits you best n Decide what you want after high school graduation n Plan your high school classes accordingly n Tailor your extracurricular activities to fit your needs n

Step 6: Review Your Decision It is OK to change your mind n Goals and plans change over time n

Step 7: Take the Next Big Step Clear goals to get to high school graduation n The next step n Technical School l College l Military l Work Force l n Careers are life long – constantly review

Vocabulary Value – the things most important to you n Aptitude – natural abilities or talents n Skills – abilities gained through training and practice n

Career Clusters Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources n Architecture & Construction n Arts, Audio Visual Technology & Communications n Business Management & Administration n Education and Training n

Career Clusters Finance n Government & Public Administration n Health Science n Hospitality & Tourism n Human Service n Information Technology n

Career Clusters Lab, Public Safety, Corrections & Security n Manufacturing n Marketing n Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics n Transportation, Distribution & Logistics n

Activity Break into groups of three n Answer the following questions about your two assigned Career Clusters. n n Pages 17 -32

Questions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Name the cluster Briefly describe occupations in the cluster do. What are activities people in this cluster may enjoy doing? What are some related classes? What are some related hobbies, activities and groups?