Exploring Michigan s Career Pathways

1. Exploring Michigan’s Career Pathways Created by Linda Volz

2. Human Services This pathway focuses on careers that are related to child care, civil service, education, hospitality, and the social services

3. Personal Characteristics Need to be open, friendly, and understanding Like to solve problems Feel the need to make things better for others Like to read, travel, or tutor young children

4. Skills Need to work with others Problem solving Communication skills (reading, speaking, and writing) Understanding of human nature

5. Courses in School Social Studies History Language Arts Psychology Cosmetology Child Care

6. Sample Careers Teacher Lawyer Police Detective Social Worker Cosmetologist Librarian Police Officer

7. Now the FUN begins. After each pathway there will be a series of question relating to the information you have just read. Please place the cursor on the appropriate answer and click.

8. Which picture represents the Human Services Pathway? Social worker Graphic Artist

9. Which list of courses would be necessary for this pathway? Language Arts Psychology Child Care History Math Physics Agriculture Language Arts

10. Which activity should a person engage in if they are going into the Human Services Pathway? Zoo Caretaker Tutor

11. Health Sciences This pathway is related to the promotion of health and treatment of disease in humans or animals.

12. Personal Characteristics Must enjoy caring for people or animals that are sick Interested in diseases and how the body works Enjoy reading about science and medicine Think it would be fun to volunteer at a hospital or veterinary clinic

13. Skills Good communication skills (writing, reading, and speaking) Must be proficient in science and math Problem solving skills Excel in health classes

14. Courses in School Biological Sciences, Physics, Chemistry Health Education Nutrition Math

15. Sample Careers Dentist Doctor Veterinary Technician Respiratory therapist Physical Therapist Dental Hygienist Medical Assistant

16. Which picture represents the Health Science Pathway? Play Therapist Bowling Manager

17. Which list of courses would be necessary for this pathway? Electronics Accounting Math Language Arts Math Health Science Language Arts

18. Which activity should a person engage in if they are going into the Health Services Pathway? Assistant to Banner Pilot Hospital Volunteer

19. Natural Resources and Agriscience The careers in this pathway are related to agriculture, environment, and the natural resources.

20. Personal Characteristics Must be curious about the physical world Must have an interest in plants and animals Like to fish, hunt or garden or mow the lawn Interested in protecting the environment

21. Skills Must like and get good grades in math Excel in various science classes Enjoy geography classes Must be proficient in communication skills

22. Courses in School Agriculture Biological Sciences Math Botany

23. Sample Careers Farmer Oceanographer Landscaper Marine Biologist Forester Conservation Agent Fish and Wildlife Warden

24. Which picture represents the Natural Resources and Agriscience? Medical Assistant Forest Firefighter

25. Which list of courses would be necessary for this pathway? Science Math Language Arts Computer science Biology Agriculture Math Language Arts

26. Which activity should a person engage in if they are going into the Natural Resources and Agriscience? Camping Enthusiast Piano Player

27. Way to go!!! Yes, a social worker does belong in the Human Services Pathway.

28. So sorry, but a graphic artist actually belongs in the Arts and Communication Pathway.

29. Yes, these are courses that a student should take if they are interested in this pathway.

30. Actually, these are courses someone would take in school if they were interested in Natural Resources.

31. Becoming an assistant to a Zoo Keeper would not really help you in this pathway.

32. Excellent!!! Tutoring would be a great experience.

33. Bravo! A play therapist does belong in this pathway.

34. So sorry, but a bowling manager belongs in the Business pathway.

35. These classes are more for an engineering career.

36. Way to go!! Someone going into the Health Sciences would need math and science.

37. Too bad, being an assistant to a Banner Pilot would be a better activity for the Engineering Pathway.

38. Fantastic!! Volunteering at a hospital would be a super activity.

39. Yes!! A medical assistant would fit into the Health Science Pathway.

40. Super duper!! A forest firefighter does belong in the Agriscience Pathway.

41. Actually, these courses would be more appropriate for the Business Pathway.

42. Absolutely, these classes would be a must for this pathway.

43. No way—this activity would fit better in the Arts and Communication Pathway.

44. Yes sir, camping would be a great extracurricular activity for someone pursuing this pathway.

45. Can you help Matt choose a pathway? You are a middle school counselor and your job is to help 8th grade students choose a career pathway before they enter high school. Matt just can’t decide. He likes to help others and his grades are excellent in math and science. Health is one of his favorite classes. Pick the logo that best represents the pathway he should choose.

46.  Way to go!! The Health Sciences would be a great pathway for Matt.

47.  So sorry, Matt would probably have more success in the Health Sciences Pathway.

48. No, Matt should really go in to the Health Science Pathway.

49. Decisions, Decisions!!It is time for you to create your EDP (educational development plan). You need to choose your classes for your freshman year of high school. After studying career pathways this year you have learned that:1. You have the aptitude for math and science.2. Fishing and hunting are two of your interests. 3. You are very curious about the physical world.

50. Below are two different schedules for your freshman year. Which one do you feel is BEST for you based on the previous information ? Language Arts Basic Math Science Art Language Arts Algebra Science Gym

51. Career Pathways Thanks for viewing this presentation. Hope you have a better idea of the pathways and which one best suits your personality, skills, and interests. If you would like more information, then check out a web site like http://www.learning.usd383.org/tlcf/tlcf2001/products/robinson/default.htm or ask your teacher.

52. Actually, an art class would not be a good elective choice for someone who is probably header into the Natural Resources pathway.

53. This schedule would probably be the best. It has math and science classes and the gym class allows you access to outdoor activity. A good choice for someone entering the Natural Resource pathway.