Career Clusters 101 LEVEL 1 What are they

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Career Clusters 101 LEVEL 1 What are they? Why do we care? Jobs for

Career Clusters 101 LEVEL 1 What are they? Why do we care? Jobs for Montana's Graduates A 4 L 1 PP 1

Career Clusters 101 n n Career clusters … Career fields … Programs of Study

Career Clusters 101 n n Career clusters … Career fields … Programs of Study … Big Sky Pathways … n What great Opportunities! Jobs for Montana's Graduates A 4 L 1 PP 1

What are Career Clusters? n Groupings of occupations and industries. n A framework that

What are Career Clusters? n Groupings of occupations and industries. n A framework that shows the entire world of work. Jobs for Montana's Graduates A 4 L 1 PP 1

What are Career Clusters? n Provide career planning n Offer options for students to

What are Career Clusters? n Provide career planning n Offer options for students to experience all aspects of an industry. n Assists students with transitions All clusters have a common foundation knowledge and skills base. Jobs for Montana's Graduates A 4 L 1 PP 1

Sixteen Career Clusters n n n n Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Finance Architecture

Sixteen Career Clusters n n n n Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Finance Architecture & Construction Education & Training Arts, AV Tech & Communications Government & Public Administration Business, Management & Administration Health Science Hospitality & Tourism Manufacturing Human Services Marketing Sales & Service Information Technology Sciences, Tech, Engineering & Mathematics Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Jobs for Montana's Graduates A 4 L 1 PP 1

In Montana …. . n In Montana the 16 clusters have been folded into:

In Montana …. . n In Montana the 16 clusters have been folded into: Six Mega-Clusters Jobs for Montana's Graduates A 4 L 1 PP 1

Jobs for Montana's Graduates A 4 L 1 PP 1

Jobs for Montana's Graduates A 4 L 1 PP 1

DEFINITIONS n A Career Field Means the overall description of one of the six

DEFINITIONS n A Career Field Means the overall description of one of the six areas of employment opportunities. Example: Business, Management & Information Systems Jobs for Montana's Graduates A 4 L 1 PP 1

DEFINITIONS Each Career Field shares the common Foundation Knowledge & Skills of all fields

DEFINITIONS Each Career Field shares the common Foundation Knowledge & Skills of all fields and clusters. Jobs for Montana's Graduates A 4 L 1 PP 1

DEFINITIONS n A Career Cluster is a list of occupations that fall under the

DEFINITIONS n A Career Cluster is a list of occupations that fall under the particular career field heading. Example: for Business, Management & Information Systems, Montana’s clusters are: Marketing & Sales Management & Administrative Services Hospitality and Tourism Finance Information Technology Jobs for Montana's Graduates A 4 L 1 PP 1

DEFINITIONS n A Big Sky Pathway (aka ‘Program of Study’) Is the sequential, non-duplicative

DEFINITIONS n A Big Sky Pathway (aka ‘Program of Study’) Is the sequential, non-duplicative coursework necessary for seamless transition from secondary to post-secondary studies for a select set of occupations. Jobs for Montana's Graduates A 4 L 1 PP 1

DEFINITIONS FIELD BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & INFO SYSTEMS clusters Marketing & Sales Management & Administrative

DEFINITIONS FIELD BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & INFO SYSTEMS clusters Marketing & Sales Management & Administrative Svcs PATHWAYS Big Sky Pathways clusters Big Sky Pathways Hospitality & Tourism PATHWAYS Big Sky Pathways Jobs for Montana's Graduates A 4 L 1 PP 1 Finance Information Technology PATHWAYS Big Sky Pathways

DEFINITIONS n Each of the 16 pathways gives opportunities to further explore career possibilities

DEFINITIONS n Each of the 16 pathways gives opportunities to further explore career possibilities Cluster Overview: Business Management and Administration careers encompass planning, organizing, directing and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive business operations. Business Management and Administration career opportunities are available in every sector of the economy. Pathway Options: Administrative Support Business Information Management General Management Human Resources Management Operations Management Occupation Examples: Human resources manager, Administrative Assistant, Information Systems Manager, Management analyst, Marketing manager, Receptionist, Interviewer. For a complete listing, go to: http: //online. onetcenter. org/find/ career? c=4&g=Go Jobs for Montana's Graduates A 4 L 1 PP 1

ACTIVITY #1 n Browse by Career Pathway Career Clusters contain occupations in the same

ACTIVITY #1 n Browse by Career Pathway Career Clusters contain occupations in the same field of work that require similar skills. Students, parents, and educators can use Career Clusters to help focus education plans towards obtaining the necessary knowledge, competencies, and training for success in a particular career pathway. Using O Net Online http: //online. onetcenter. org/find/ Jobs for Montana's Graduates A 4 L 1 PP 1

ACTIVITY #2 n GO TO MCIS mtcis. intocareers. org n Complete the Career Cluster

ACTIVITY #2 n GO TO MCIS mtcis. intocareers. org n Complete the Career Cluster Inventory n Go to “My Career Plan” q Looking Deeper n Research Options q n Evaluate Options q q q Occupational and Preparation Research q Open document in Word and complete worksheet Evaluate My Occupation Options § Open document in Word and complete worksheet Print Completed worksheets SAVE EVERTHING IN YOUR “MCIS Portfolio” Jobs for Montana's Graduates A 4 L 1 PP 1

Questions? ? ? n Are there any questions? q q Career Clusters … Career

Questions? ? ? n Are there any questions? q q Career Clusters … Career Fields … Programs of Study … Big Sky Pathways … Jobs for Montana's Graduates A 4 L 1 PP 1