TEXAS CAREER PATHWAYS AGRICULTURE: Career areas include natural resources and forestry, agricultural mechanics, agribusiness, animal science, plant and soil science, and ornamental horticulture. ARTS, MEDIA, AND COMMUNICATION: arts, visual arts, and written arts. Career areas include performing HEALTH CAREERS: Career areas include biotechnology services, dental and vision services, diagnostic services, health care information services, medical office services, nursing services, preventive and community services, support services, and therapy services. BUSINESS: Career areas include computer science and information systems, accounting and finance, business management, marketing and entrepreneurship. ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY: Career areas include chemical engineering, civil engineering, and mechanical engineering. CONSUMER AND FAMILY SERVICES: Career areas include food services, hospitality, tourism, recreation, interior design, fashion, consumer services, family and human services, dietetics, nutrition and child development. INDUSTRIAL AND TECHNOLOGY: Career areas include aviation, construction, drafting, electronics, graphic communications, manufacturing, and energy and transportation. PUBLIC AND HUMAN SERVICES: Career areas include public services and safety, human and social services, and education.
AGRICULTURE Career areas include natural resources and forestry; agricultural mechanics, agribusiness, animal science, plant and soil science and ornamental horticulture. Ag Business Owner Ag Equipment Operator Ag Sales Representative Animal Breeder Animal Health Technician Forestry Aide Gardener Greenskeeper Horticulturist Landscape Architect Landscape Contractor Livestock Rancher Biological Food Technician Crop Inspector Farm Equipment Mechanic Fire Ranger Fish Hatchery Worker Nursery Manager Plant Geneticist Pest Control Manager Tree Surgeon Veterinarian Water Management Specialist Careers in Agriculture that a student may enter with a high school diploma: Ag Business Clerk Ag Service Trainee Crop Inspector Forestry Aide Groundskeeper Nursery Person Ag Equipment Operator Ag Warehouse Person Feeder Gardener Milker Careers in Agriculture that require 1-3 years of post secondary Ag Equipment Foreperson Ag Importer/Exporter Animal Health Technician Forestry Technician Landscape Designer Soil Conservation Technician Ag Equipment Operator Ag Sales and Services Field Representative Technician Greenhouse Grower/Manager Land Use Planning Technician Careers in Agriculture that require 4+ years of post secondary Ag Business Owner Ag Researcher Ag Teacher County Planner/Landscaper Forester/Ranger Pest Control Advisor Soil/Water Manager Ag Engineer Ag Developer Animal Nutritionist Farm Home Advisor/Extension Agent International Agriculture Plant/Animal Geneticist Veterinarian
ARTS, MEDIA, AND COMMUNICATION Career areas include performing arts, visual arts and written arts. Some of the many career opportunities: Actor Art Historian Broadcast Technician Camera Operator Cartoonist/Animator Ceramist Journalist Musician Newspaper Reporter Photographer Publisher Singer Choreographer Composer Dancer Film Maker Graphic Artist Illustrator Sound Engineer Speech Writer Stagehand Technical Writer TV/Radio Announcer Careers in Arts, Media, and Communication that a student may enter with a high school diploma: Broadcast Technician Dancer Lighting Technician Sound Technician Visual Artist Camera Technician Electronic Equipment Operator Photographer s Assistant Stagehand Careers in Arts, Media, and Communication that require 1-3 years of post secondary Camera Operator Costume/Textile Designer Graphic Designer/Artist Sculptor Sound Engineer Color Technician Film Maker Stage Set Designer Speech Writer Stage Manager Careers in Arts, Media, and Communication that require 4+ years of post secondary Art Educator Cartoonist/Animator Columnist Magazine Layout Artist Photo Journalist Scientific Illustrator Art Historian Choreographer Jeweler Museum Curator Publisher Technical Writer
HEALTH CAREERS Career areas include biotechnology services, dental and vision services, diagnostic services, healthcare information services, medical office services, nursing services, preventive and community services, support services and therapy services. Certified Nursing Assistant Dental Assistant Dental Hygienist Dentist Emergency Medical Technician Family Practitioner Medical Records Technician Nuclear Medicine Technologist Optometrist Pediatrician Pharmacy Aide Physical Therapist Home Health Aide Hospital Administrator Laboratory Assistant Licensed Vocational Nurse Medical Office Secretary Physician s Assistant Psychiatric Aide Radiology Technician Respiratory Care Practitioner Surgical Technician Careers in Health that a student may enter with a high school diploma: Certified Nursing Assistant Laboratory Assistant Optometry Assistant Physical Therapy Assistant Dental Lab Technician Medical Office Secretary Pharmacy Aide Receptionist Careers in Health that require 1-3 years of post secondary Dental Lab Technician Medical Records Technician Paramedic Radiology Technician Vocational Nurse Emergency Medical Technician Operating Room Technician Pharmacy Technician Respiratory Care Practitioner Careers in Health that require 4+ years of post secondary Dental Hygienist Hospital Administrator Nurse Practitioner Physician Registered Nurse Dentist Medical Records Administrator Pharmacist Public Relations
BUSINESS Career areas include computer science and information systems, accounting and finance, business management, marketing and entrepreneurship. Accountant Administrative Assistant Assistant Buyer Computer Operator Database Administrator Finance Manager Loan Manager Office Assistant/Clerk Public Relations Manager Real Estate Broker Small Business Manager Word Processor Actuary Appraiser Bank Teller Customer Service Representative Desktop Publisher Human Resource Manager Marketing Specialist Office Manager Purchasing Agent Receptionist Stock Broker Careers in Business that a student may enter with a high school diploma: Audit Clerk Cashier Clerk Legal Assistant Receptionist Sales Associate Brokerage Clerk Client Services Customer Service Representative Personnel Assistant Records Processor Careers in Business that require 1-3 years of post secondary Administrative Assistant Applications Specialist Associate Accountant Insurance Claims Agent Advertising Specialist Assistant Buyer Computer Graphic Artist Office Manager Careers in Business that require 4+ years of post secondary Accountant Bank Officer Computer Programmer Consultant Real Estate Broker Attorney Business Teacher Computer Networker Marketing Director Stock Broker
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Career areas include chemical engineering, civil engineering, and mechanical engineering. Aerospace Engineering Technician Atmospheric Scientist Bio-Engineering Technician Chemical Technician Computer Software Engineer Electronic Technician Junior Draftsperson Mechanical Engineering Aide Physicist Specialized Parts Representative Traffic Analyst Astronomer Automotive Researcher CAD Technician Civil Engineer Electrical Engineering Aide Industrial Production Manager Mechanical Engineer Nuclear Power Technician Researcher s Assistant Surveyor s Assistant Careers in Engineering Technology that a student may enter with a high school diploma: Engineering Aide Careers in Engineering Technology that require 1-3 years of post secondary Aerospace Engineering Technician Chemical Engineering Technician Electrical Engineering Laboratory Technician CAD Technician Civil Engineering Technician Environmental and Hazardous Materials Mechanical Engineering Careers in Engineering Technology that require 4+ years of post secondary Aerospace Engineer Civil Engineer Mechanical Engineer Chemical Engineer Electrical Engineer
CONSUMER AND FAMILY SERVICES Career areas include food service, hospitality, tourism, recreation, interior design, fashion, consumer services, family and human services, dietetics, nutrition and child development. Apparel/Accessory Salesperson Chef/Cook/Baker Convention Bureau Director Costume Designer Dietary Aide Flight Attendant Food Technologist Hotel General Manager Museum Director Registered Dietitian Tour Guide Youth Recreation Leader Caterer Child Care Aide Cosmetologist Custom Tailor Fashion Designer Food and Beverage Server Hotel Concierge Interior Decorator Preschool Teacher Restaurant Manager Travel Agent Careers in Consumer and Family Services that a student may enter with a high school diploma: Apparel/Accessory Salesperson Dietary Aide Geriatric Assistant Hotel Guest Services Residential Energy Auditor Costume Designer Food and Beverage Wait Staff Home Furnishings Sales Associate Model Careers in Consumer and Family Services that require 1-3 years of post secondary Caterer Consumer Credit Counselor Cosmetologist Drapery/Upholstery Fashion Buyer Preschool Teacher Social Director Textile Designer Chef/Cook/Baker Convention Planner Display/Visual Merchandise Estimator Hotel Concierge Restaurant Manager Teacher s Aide Travel Agent Careers in Consumer and Family Services that require 4+ years of post secondary Apparel Store Manager Consumer Advocate Elementary/Secondary Teacher Fashion Journalist Gerontologist Interior Designer Registered Dietician Child Psychologist Convention Coordinator Fashion Buyer/Designer Food and Beverage Director Hotel General Manager Museum Director/Curator
INDUSTRIAL AND TECHNOLOGY Career areas include aviation, construction, drafting, electronics, graphic communications, manufacturing, and energy and transportation. Aircraft Mechanic Architect Building Inspector Computer Aided Designer Drafter Electronics Tester Heating/Air Conditioning Apprentice Maintenance Supervisor Power Plan Supervisor Satellite Communications Specialist Truck Driver Airplane Pilot Automotive Service Representative Carpenter Apprentice Computer Programmer Electrician Hazardous Materials Technician Machine Operator Aerospace Test Director Printing/Graphics Specialist Telecommunications Technician Careers in Industrial and Technology that a student may enter with a high school diploma: Auto Technician Drafter Electronic Equipment Installer Maintenance Technician Carpenter Apprentice Electrical Repair Person Machine Operator Printer Careers in Industrial and Technology that require 1-3 years of post secondary Cabinet Maker Computer Aide Control System Technician Electronic Technician Licensed Smog Technician CNC Machine Technician Designer Electrician Heating/Ventilation/AC Technician Maintenance Supervisor Careers in Industrial and Technology that require 4+ years of post secondary Architect Graphic Designer Product Design Building Inspector Manufacturing Engineer
PUBLIC AND HUMAN SERVICES Career areas include public services and safety, human and social services, and education. Anthropologist College Instructor Correctional Officer Criminologist Elementary/Secondary School Teacher Family Therapist Judge Lawyer Paralegal Political Scientist School Counselor Teacher s Aide Child Welfare Attendant Community Service Officer Court Bailiff Detective Employment/Job Specialist Firefighter Library Aide Military Personnel Parole Officer Police Officer Social Worker Careers in Public and Human Services that a student may enter with a high school diploma: Bus Driver Highway Maintenance Worker Public Utilities Worker Dept. of Labor Employee Postal Service Employee Careers in Public and Human Services that require 1-3 years of post secondary Caseworker Fire Fighter Human Services Worker Paralegal Youth Recreation Leader Court Reporter Government Worker Internal Revenue Agent Stenographer Careers in Public and Human Services that require 4+ years of post secondary Employment Development Counselor Human Resource Manager Lawyer Politician Probation Officer Public Utilities Supervisor Federal Agent Judge Meteorologist Postmaster Public Utilities Engineer
FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL/CAREER PLAN PROGRAM DESIRED: (CIRCLE ONE) MINIMUM HIGH SCHOOL PLAN (Minimum plan may be taken only if the student has an IEP or a parental/guardian waiver.) RECOMMENDED PLAN DISTINGUISHED PLAN NAME OF STUDENT: (LAST) (FIRST) (MIDDLE) STUDENT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: GRADE: BIRTHDAY: PARENTS/GUARDIANS: ADDRESS: CITY/ZIP: HOME PHONE NUMBER: COURSE TITLE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. CAREER PATHWAY (CHECK ONE) Agriculture Health Careers Engineering Technology Industrial and Technology Arts, Media, and Communication Business Consumer and Family Services Public and Human Services SPECIFIC CAREER OCCUPATION COURSES WILL BE SCHEDULED FOLLOWING THESE PRIORITIES: 1) REQUIRED COURSES, 2) SCHEDULING CONFLICTS, AND 3) BALANCING CLASS SIZES.