EXPLORING CAREERS OF THE FUTURE THROUGH HOLLAND THEORY

EXPLORING CAREERS OF THE FUTURE THROUGH HOLLAND THEORY LCCC CAREER SERVICES Marcia Jones, Manager of Career Services Cyndi Mc. Cabe, Job Placement Coordinator Sarah Hyde-Pinner, Experiential Education Professional Tracy Sullivan, Outreach Specialist Vernice Jackson, Experiential Education Professional

Introduction to Career Development • Step 1: Reflection and Self-Evaluation • Step 2: Exploration • Step 3: Decision-Making and Goal Setting • Step 4: Gaining Experience • Step 5: Implementation

Jobs of the Future • Where will we be working? • What will we be doing?

What Employers Want

HOLLAND THEORY

Holland Theory • Person-Environment Fit • 6 Area of Career Interest • Realistic • Investigative • Artistic • Social • Enterprising • Conventional • Understanding a Holland Code (1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd areas of interest)

HOLLAND PARTY PLANNING

Debrief

HOLLAND PERSONAS

Debrief Questions: 1. How would you guide this student in the career decision making process? 2. What considerations would you make when designing classroom activities?

Persona 1: Betty (Realistic) Betty is a 16 year old female whose favorite projects to work on in school are hands-on, i. e. working with tools and building things. For example, she won the science fair where she built a working model of a volcano. She is the President of the Horticulture Club and was part of a fundraiser to support the beautification of the elementary school playground. She enjoys gymnastics and soccer and her favorite subjects are math and technology-related areas.

Persona 2: Barney (Investigative) Barney is a 14 year old freshman with a strong aptitude in science and math. He loves solving problems and his favorite thing to watch on Netflix is C. S. I. , Mythbusters, and The Next 48 Hours. He is very thoughtful and tends to take all of the time allotted for completion of projects and tests. Barney always wants to know “why” and can at times be a nuisance to his teachers. He has few friends but they are very close and they are founding members of the school’s Dungeons and Dragons Club.

Persona 3: Wilma (Artistic) Wilma is a senior in high school and has always had a propensity for creativity. She has very eclectic style and has won awards for her designs in several media formats including jewelry and graphic design. Wilma is involved in the drama club and has been the head of set design for the last two school productions. She has a diverse range of interests and is struggling with what she wants to do postgraduation.

Persona 4: Jane (Social) Jane is an extremely extroverted, highly articulate junior. She is class president and is involved in debate club as well as being a peer support for the freshman class. Jane’s favorite classes are English, Social Studies, Psychology and Sociology. She volunteers at a local hospital’s front desk and at the library where she reads during story hour to children. She recently shadowed the Director of Community Outreach at St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Persona 5: Fred (Enterprising) Fred is a very outgoing, gregarious, and assertive 16 year old boy who works with the local community college’s NEO Launch Program to help him further a concept he has for a new phone app. He is an Eagle Scout, the junior class representative; and he raised over $1000. 00 for a new cafeteria vending machine. He also won the top prize for selling the most coupon books in the class fundraiser. Fred’s favorite subjects are marketing, business, and psychology.

Persona 6: Judy (Conventional) Judy is a 15 year old process-oriented student with a strong attention to detail. She responds best in structured environments where clear directions are provided for her to follow. Her favorite subjects are business math, data processing, and English. Judy volunteers at the school’s food pantry and enjoys organizing and tracking donations. She is in the Accounting Club, head of the Yearbook Committee, and is a library volunteer. She is also on the Prom Planning Committee.

MAKING CONNECTIONS

LCCC PATHWAYS LEAD TO EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Business and Entrepreneurship In-Demand Jobs • Accountant** • Administrative Assistant • Bookkeeping/Accounting Support • Cost Estimator • Human Resource Assistant** Programs and majors in this pathway lead to careers in accounting, management, sales, marketing, human resources, entrepreneurship (owning your own business), customer service, computer information systems, and business transfer programs. • Logistics Analyst** • Online Merchant • Sales & Marketing Representative ** Linked to a University Partnership

Computer & Information Technologies In-Demand Jobs • Client Support Representative • Network/Systems Support** • Telecommunications Technician • Software Applications Developer** Programs and majors in this pathway lead to careers in network systems, mobile device application and development, software development, web design and development, computer gaming, hardware maintenance, computer security, computer forensics, IT for healthcare, and computer and information technologies transfer programs. • Software Quality Assurance Tester • Web Master • Software Development Engineer** ** Linked to a University Partnership

Culinary and Hospitality In-Demand Jobs • Baker/ Pastry Artist • Food Batchmaker • Meeting, Convention & Event Planner • Personal Chef • Hotel Reservation Agent Programs and majors in this pathway lead to careers in culinary arts, tourism, and transfer programs in this field. • Residential Advisor** ** Linked to a University Partnership

Education In-Demand Jobs • Teacher Assistant • Preschool Teacher • Kindergarten Elementary School Programs and majors in this pathway lead to careers in teaching at the pre-school, elementary and secondary school levels along with an education transfer program. Teacher** • Special Education Teacher** • Vocational Education Teacher ** Linked to a University Partnership

Engineering and Manufacturing In-Demand Jobs • Automated Manufacturing Engineer** • Electro-Mechanical Technician • Maintenance and Repair Technician • Manufacturing Production Technician Programs and majors in this pathway lead to careers in electrical and mechanical engineering; mechatronics or MEMS, welding, alternative energy, computer engineering, and engineering and manufacturing transfer programs. • CNC Operator • Welder ** Linked to a University Partnership

Health and Wellness In-Demand Jobs • Dental Assistant • Diagnostic Medical Sonographers • Dietitian** • Phlebotomists • Registered Nurse Programs and majors in this pathway lead to careers in nursing, health related occupations that work in a hospital or health care setting, exercise and fitness, and health and wellness transfer programs. • Respiratory Therapists • Surgical Technologist ** Linked to a University Partnership

Human/Social Services and Public Safety In-Demand Jobs • Emergency Medical Technician • Municipal Clerk • Police Officer • Social/Human Service Assistant • Social Worker** Programs and majors in this pathway lead to careers in social work, psychology, journalism, counseling, public administration, and safety forces along with associated transfer programs. • Substance Abuse Counselor ** Linked to a University Partnership

Liberal and Creative Arts In-Demand Jobs • Audio/Video Equipment Technician • Graphic Designer • Interpreter/Translator • Reporter** Programs and majors in this pathway lead to careers in humanities, journalism, literature, music, photography, theatre, religion, philosophy, foreign language, digital arts and associated transfer programs. • Radio Announcer** • Technical Writers ** Linked to a University Partnership

Science and Math In-Demand Jobs • Agricultural Technician** • Biological Technician • Chemical Plant and System Operators • Environmental Compliance Inspector** Programs and majors in this pathway lead to careers in mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, sustainable agriculture, environmental, and associated transfer programs. • Food Scientist** • Laboratory Technician ** Linked to a University Partnership

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