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1 CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION CALIFORNIA S what sparks your interest? IDENTIFY EXPLORE EDUCATION CONSIDER Find out what you can do NOW to prepare for the hot jobs of tomorrow

2 find your path THIS GUIDE WILL HELP YOU IDENTIFY YOUR, EXPLORE RELATED TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND ACADEMIC COURSES, AND PREPARE FOR IN THE HOTTEST INDUSTRIES. Get fired up Discover what careers might appeal to you by looking at the chart on the inside pages. Focus on the future Explore possible careers through activities like clubs, events and electives, and Career Technical Education (CTE) courses. When you know what truly interests you, your focus can save time, reduce tuition costs and get your career started. How to get ahead The classes you take in middle school and high school as well as ROP programs can give you a head start in gaining skills and even earning college credit that can lead to a certificate or degree. Practical experience gives you an advantage Hands-on technical courses complement traditional math, science, English, art and history classes with real world skills. Career Technical Education classes can fire up your passion and put you on a path to college and exciting careers. Education linked to employment Most living wage jobs require education beyond high school so thoughtful education and career planning is necessary for all students. With a career focus and well-developed technical skills, you ll be set to work in emerging industries that offer the greatest employment opportunities. What you need to know Technical training and college is required for most hot jobs High School Career Technical Education meets state standards to support academics Colleges give credit for many CTE classes You can take many community college classes while enrolled at high school

3 use this guide to fuel your future! Start with what you know about your interests and abilities to consider the wide variety of careers. Review the 15 career pathways and explore those that appeal most to you. Use the web sites listed in this brochure to learn more about possible careers. Talk with your counselor to select classes or pick activities and learn more about the career pathways that interest you. Discuss your career plans with your counselor and take ROP or community college classes that lead to a certificate, degree or transfer program in the career pathway that matches your interests. You ll benefit from having Career Technical Education (CTE) courses on your transcript that show your practical knowledge when applying to four-year colleges. Explore careers in-depth and gain real-world experience by participating in internships.

4 Animals, Plants & Outdoors Apply science to hands-on work Artistic & Technical Lead creative people Hands-on Outdoor Projects Build & organize with tools Children & Communication Create, organize & report Hands-on Projects Operate technical environmental systems Agriculture & Natural Resources es employ 10% of Californians Agricultural Sales Equipment Technician Forest Ranger Geneticist Heavy Equipment Operator Laboratory Technician Landscape Designer Processing Plant Manager Veterinary Assistant Science Class/Clubs Wood/Metal Shop Agricultural Science Agricultural Welding Floral Design Forestry & Natural Resources Animal & Veterinary Careers Horticulture Agriculture Animal Studies Equine Studies Veterinary Technician Welding Agricultural Animal Husbandry Environmental Studies Forestry Genetics Landscape Design Arts, Media & Entertainment Employs three million people Choreographer Editor Music Mixer Producer Sound Engineer Scientific Illustrator Scriptwriter Videographer Visual Effects Coordinator Web Designer Drama Club Photography Stage Productions Art & Animation Cosmetology Dance Graphic Communication Technical Theater Video Production Applied Art & Design Art Dance Drama/Technical Theater Multimedia Photography Art Broadcast Communication Dance Photography Theater Building Trades & Construction Retirements will open 18,000 positions Architect Construction Manager Designer Electrical Apprentice Electrician Engineer Technician Mechanical Apprentice Plumber Surveyor Wood Shop Cabinetry Construction & Architectural Design Drafting/CAD Masonry Woodshop Cabinetry Construction Computer Integrated Electrician Energy Technology Architecture Structural Education, Child Development & Family Services Employment to grow 40% by 2016 Activities Director Counselor Elder Care Coordinator Psychologist Preschool Aide Social Worker School Administrator Special Education Aide Teacher Aide Teacher Youth Group Classroom Aide Summer Camp Aide Child Development & Education Child Development Psychology Recreation Management Social Science Child Development Education Education Administration Hospitality & Tourism Recreation Management Social Work Energy & Utilities Half of this industry s workforce will retire by 2020 Chemical Engineer Energy Technician Facility Design Engineer HVAC Technician Instrument Repairer Power Grid Engineer Solar Installer Waste Management Operator Water System Technician Computer Lab Science Science Small Engines Energy Technology Environmental Studies Geography Geographic Information Systems Environmental Science Geology Physics Utilities Management

5 Experiment, Fix & Draw Design & build technology Creative & Organized Design & develop style Lead Teams & Compete Analyze, persuade & organize People & Science Care, assess & communicate Hands-on Team Creativity Organize services for people & Design 11% growth to 2016 Architect CAD Drafter Computer Repairer Electrician Electronic Mechanic Engineer Technician GIS Mapping Technician Network Technician Telecommunications Tech Computer Studies Architectural Design Design & Construction Drafting Support Technology Geographic Information Systems Architecture Industrial Design Fashion & Interior Design 5% growth to 2016 CAD Specialist Design Assistant Fashion Forecaster Fashion Illustrator Interior Designer Lighting Specialist Merchandise Displayer Set Decorator Textile Designer Upholstery Estimator Computer Graphic Design Stage Productions Art Cabinetry Cosmetology Drama/Technical Theater Fashion Design Drama/Tech Theater Fashion Design Interior Design Interior Design Fashion Design Finance & 13% growth by 2016 Accountant Bookkeeper Budget Analyst Claims Clerk Cost Estimator Financial Planner Insurance Appraiser Loan Specialist Securities Manager Tax Preparer Computer Applications Accounting Entrepreneurship Finance Law Accounting Administration Finance Insurance Small Management Accounting & Finance Administration Human Resources International Health Science & Medical Technology 19% of all new jobs; 27% increase by 2014 Biomedical Chemist Emergency Medical Tech Home Health Aide Industrial Hygienist Medical Records Technician Operating Room Technician Pharmacist/Technician Physical Therapy Assistant Radiology Technologist Registered Nurse Health Dental Careers Health Careers Medical Assisting Sports Medicine Addiction Studies Biology Health Studies Medical Assisting Medicine Nursing Psychiatric Tech Public Health Biology Health Sciences Kinesiology Public Health Waste Management Hospitality, Tourism & Recreation California s third largest employer Chef Concert Promoter Convention Manager Dietary Aide Food Service Manager General Manager Resort Manager Tour Director Travel Journalist Clubs Foods Little League Umpire Sports Scorekeeper Summer Camp Aide Culinary Arts Food Science Hospitality Tourism Culinary Arts Hospitality Journalism Management Marketing Recreation Management Food Science Nutrition Recreation Management

6 Trouble Shooter Manage computers & technical data Hands-on Creative Design & build products Persuade People Plan, organize & create Activity, People & Outdoors Respond, investigate & write People, Hands-on Promote, run and repair vehicles Information Technology 18.5% increase by 2012 Desktop Publisher Hardware & Software Installer Information System Specialist Multimedia Producer Network Engineer Programmer Software Architect Technical Writer Webmaster Computer Applications HIGH SCHOOL & ROP Digital Communication Multimedia Computer Information Systems Information Systems Management Info Systems Media Arts Manufacturing & Product Development Salaries range from $33,000 to $97,000 CNC Operator Fabrication Designer Maintenance Mechanic Manufacturing Engineer Product Designer Quality Control Inspector Tooling Journeyman Welder Computer Applications Metal Shop Wood Shop Automotive Computer-aided Machining Drafting Welding Wood Working Applied Art & Design Design Drafting Graphic Communication Welding Industrial Design Manufacturing Metallurgy Marketing Sales & Services 12% growth to 2016 Advertising Executive Copywriter Customer Service Rep E-commerce Specialist Entrepreneur International Trade Specialist Marketing Manager Research Analyst Retail/Wholesale Buyer Sales Representative Computer Applications Fundraising School/Club Treasurer Speech/Debate Student Government Entrepreneurship Technology Marketing Multimedia Sports Marketing Graphic Design Marketing Multimedia Journalism Marketing Public Relations Public Services 16 22% employment growth Attorney CSI Forensics Technician Counselor Emergency Medical Tech FBI/CIA Agent Firefighter Legal Clerk Paramedic Police Officer Security Guard Science Student Government Fire Science Health Education Law Enforcement Administration of Justice Fire Technology EMT Social Science Administration of Justice Government Public Administration Social Welfare Transportation 7 14% employment growth Air Traffic Controller Collision Repair Technician Dispatcher Driver Inspector Insurance Adjustor Mechanic Parts & Service Manager Pilot Smog Technician Automotive Technology Small Engines Auto Body Specialist Automotive Technician Diesel Mechanic Aeronautical Civil Logistics Management Transportation Management

7 online resources USE THESE RESOURCES TO RESEARCH MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU AND LEARN ABOUT RELATED CAREER AND EDUCATION PATHS. Career Exploration Learn about careers based on what interests you. Find assessments, career exploration and a monetary reality check. Link to several career web sites. Find a direction, college, job or experience based on your interests. In-depth information on all industries. Explore careers and prepare for college. Research California career pathways. Explore career and technical education pathways. College Learn about higher education options in California. Develop your plan to go to college. Explore college majors based on your interests and find out how to overcome obstacles. Find out what careers you can pursue with different college majors. Occupational Outlook Research earnings, education needed, job prospects, what workers do on the job and working conditions. Note: Web sites were accurate as of press time and may have changed.

8 prepare now ONCE YOU KNOW WHAT SPARKS YOUR INTEREST, TAKE CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION, ROP AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE CLASSES LEADING TO YOUR CAREER PATH. Sign up for Career Technical Education (CTE) Explore the career path that appeals to you by taking CTE classes Apply what you learn in CTE classes to make academic courses more relevant Gain hands-on experience that will help you excel at college and prepare for a job Develop your program of study Take ROP classes in your career path El Dorado County Central Sierra ROP: (Garden Valley, Placerville & So. Lake Tahoe) Placer & Nevada Counties 49er ROP: (Auburn) Sacramento County ROP: (Mather) Yolo County ROP: (Woodland) Tri-County ROP: (Yuba City) California Association of ROPs: Explore your community college Your high school CTE classes may articulate to your local community college so you ll get credit and won t have to retake some classes. You may also be able to enroll at your community college while you are in high school. American River College Sacramento (916) Cosumnes River College Sacramento (916) Folsom Lake College Folsom (916) Lake Tahoe Community College South Lake Tahoe (530) Sacramento City College Sacramento (916) Sierra College Rocklin, Roseville, Grass Valley & Truckee (916) Woodland Community College Woodland (530) Yuba College Marysville (530) This project was supported by the Carl D. Perkins IV Career Technical Education Act, administered by the California Department of Education. The activity which is the subject of this material was supported in whole or in part by the US Department of Education. However, the opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the position or the policy of the US Department of Education, and no official endorsement by the US Department of Education should be inferred. No person shall, on the grounds of sex, race, color, national origin, or handicap, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under this program. BROCHURE DESIGN BY SIERRA COLLEGE.