CAREER PATHWAY GENERAL INFORMATION What Is a Career Pathway? Career Pathways are large groups of careers that share similar characteristics and whose employment requirements call for many common interests, strengths and competencies. Why do I need to understand Career Pathways? Career Pathways can assist you in finding your way among the thousands of different occupations available to you. Following a career pathway makes it easier for you to identify career choices. Career pathways can help you develop a plan on how to prepare for your chosen career interest area. How Many Pathways are There? The State of Michigan and your Monroe High School have Six Career Pathways: Arts & Communications Business, Management, Marketing and Technology Engineering/Manufacturing and Industrial Technology Health Sciences Human Services Natural Resources and Agriscience How do I decide which Career pathway is best for me? Knowing how your personal interests, abillities and skills match to career pathways can help you begin choosing what fits you best. During your education at Monroe High School you will have many opportunities to explore an adjust your Career Pathway. Who can help me understand Career Pathways? Many different people are interested in helping you learn about Michigan s Career Pathways including teachers, parents and other family members, our career development facilitator, counselors, community members, business leaders and business owners. What is a Pathway Major? A Pathway Major is a curriculum plan (Educational Development Plan) that will help you focus on your chosen area of interest during high school and into post-secondary education. A Professional major will lead toward a four-year degree, while a Technical major may only lead toward a two-year degree. There are also apprenticeships and certification programs that will lead to a successful and rewarding career. What is the Difference between the Technical and Professional Careers listed under each pathway? Technical: Students interested in these listed careers will be considering a community college, technical/trade school, or other post secondary training. Professional: Students interested in these listed careers will be considering a four-year college or university program as a requirement for a career level entry. The Pathway Electives recommendations for each area are outlined in the following pages. 1
Career Pathway Definitions Six Career Pathways Arts & Communications Careers related to the humanities, and to the performing, visual, literary, and media arts Business, Marketing, Management & Technology Careers related to all aspects of business including accounting, business administration, finance, information processing and marketing Engineering, Manufacturing & Industrial Technology Careers related to the technologies necessary to design, develop, install, or maintain physical systems Health Sciences Careers related to the promotion of health as well as the treatment of injuries, conditions, and disease Human Services Includes careers in child care, civil service, education, hospitality, and the social services Natural Resources & Agriscience Careers related to natural resources, agriculture, and the environment 2
Arts & Communication Pathway Physical Fitness Intro to Mass Media Communications Foreign Language Music Department Art Foundations, Beginning & Advanced Painting Journalism, Lotus Leaf, Highlighter TV / Multimedia Broadcasting Comptuer Graphic Arts, Advanced Computer Graphic Arts Visual Arts Portfolio Development 1 & 2 Pathway Elective Recommendations Business, Management & Marketing Technology Pathway Intro to Business, Business Law, Small Business Ownership Intro to Mass Media Communications Accounting Fundamentals, Advanced Accounting Web Design Marketing Fundamentals, Advanced Marketing Business Services & Technology Co-op, Marketing Co-op Management Support Fundamentals, Advanced Management Support Basic Programming Computer Science Engineering, Manufacturing & Industrial Technology Pathway Intro to Auto Technology, Automotive Fundamentals, Adv. Automotive. Small Engine Repair Electricity/Electronics Fundamentals, Adv. Electronics/Robotics Basic Drafting & Design, Adv. Arch. Drafting & Design Computer Aided Design (CAD), Advanced CAD Trade & Industry Co-op Engineering Principles Construction Fundamentals, Advanced Contruction Home Repair & Remodelinig Metals 1, Metals 2 Welding Fundamentals, Advanced Welding Machine Tool Fundamentals, Advanced Machine Tool Computer Science-Engineering, Adv. Computer Science Health Sciences Pathway Biology, Chemistry, Physics Parenting Psychology Health Occupations, Health Occupations Cluster Medical Terminology Sociology Anatomy and Physiology Forensic Science, IVN Health Co-op Human Services Biology, Chemistry, Physics Foreign Language Psychology, Adv. Psychology Sociology Management Support Fund. & Adv. Web Design Parenting, Family Relations, House & Interior Design Sewing Fundamentals, Foods & Nutrition 1 & 2 Accounting Fundamentals Natural Resources and Agriscience Biology, Chemistry, Physics, AP Biology Foreign Language Small Engine Repair Ecology Forensic Science, IVN 3
Arts & Communications Pathway Careers related to: o Communications o The performing arts o Visual, literary and media arts o Demonstrate good writing skills o Play a musical instrument o Entertain others through singing or acting o Seek opportunities for self-expression o Deliver oral reports or speeches well ON-THE-JOB TRAINING AND/OR SPECIALIZED TRAINING* Engraving Press Operator Offset Press Operator Phototypesetter Operator Paste-up Artist Computer Typesetter Disc Jockey Dramatic Reader Impersonator Comedian/Comedienne Model Cartoonist Dancer Merchandise Displayer Photographic Process Worker Airbrush Painter Instrumental Musiician Composer/Musician Singer Painter PROFESSIONAL MAJORS (COLLEGE or UNIVERSITY) Musician Interpreter/Translator Columnist TV Production Director Technical Writer Writer/Author Journalist Art Director Choreographer Film Maker Teacher (Art, Drama, Music Speech) Orchestrator Choral Director Art Historian Cartographer Archeologist Landscape Architect Newscaster/Correspondent Archivist & Museum Curator Copywriter 4 TECHNICAL MAJORS Photoengraving Proofer Screen Printing Maching Operator Photoengraver Scanner Operator Lithographic Photographer Compositor Announcer Sports Announcer Freelance Writer Advertising Agent Sign Language Interpreter Graphic Designer Illustrator Medical & Scientific Illustrator Decorator Commercial Artist Photojournalist Interior Designer Music Director Orchestra Conductor Arranger Photographer Cartoonist Advertising Copywriter Stage Technician EMERGING OR FAST GROWING OCCUPATION Internet Graphic Artist Web Designer Color Stylist Manufacturing Industry Digital Artist Public Relations Specialist
Business, Management, Marketing and Technology Careers related to: o Accounting o Business Administration o Finance o Information Processing o Marketing o Hospitality and Food Service o Demonstrate good skills in math o Comfortable asking others to buy products to help with fundraising o Enjoy being the leader o Can easily use computer programs o Enjoy helping others to plan events for my school, church or neighborhood ON-THE-JOB TRAINING AND/OR SPECIALIZED TRAINING* Wholesale Sales Payroll Clerk Sales Clerk Ticket Agent Meter Reader Cashier Salesperson, General Collection Clerk Account Teller Hotel Clerk Automobile Rental Clerk Slot Machine Attendant Tax Preparer Radio Dispatcher File Clerk General Clerk Computer Technician Mail Clerk Messenger PROFESSIONAL MAJORS (COLLEGE or UNIVERISTY) Software Engineer Programmer Analyst Market Research Analyst School Administrator Health Service Administrator Job Analyst Accountant Tax Accountant Auditor Health Services Administrator User Support Analyst City Manager Air Traffic Controller Employee Benefits Manager College Administrator TECHNICAL MAJORS Automotive Parts Sales Assistant Buyer Store Manager Billing Clerk General Bookkeeper Electronic Funds Transfer Coordinator Brokerage Clerk Court Clerk Administrative Clerk Computer Support Specialist Systems Programmer Legal Assistant/Secretary Bookkeeper/Auditing Clerk Restaurant/Food Service Manager Medical Secretary Travel Agent Hotel/Motel Manager Property Manager Office Manager Insurance Agent/Manager Caterer Claims Representative Real Estate Agent/Broker/Appraiser EMERGING OR FAST GROWING OCCUPATIONS Sales Requiring Specialty Skills Internet Administrator Purchasing Agent and Buyer Financial Manager Software Reviewer Website Sales & Development Internet, Customer Service Rep. Internet Sales Consulting Information Technology Auditor Internet Researcher Info. Technology Project Manager Financial Services 5
Engineering/Manufacturing & Industrial Technology Careers related to: o Engineering and Related Areas o Mechanics & Repairers o Manufacturing Technology o Precision Production o Electronics o Construction Trades and Related Industries o Use tools and machinery for many activities o Operate mechanical equipment with little help from others o Familiar with geometry, algebra and some physics o Work diligently on difficult problems to solve o Expect immediate results from the work performed ON-THE-JOB TRAINING AND/OR SPECIALIZED TRAINING* TECHNICAL MAJORS Assembly Line Worker House & Building Interior Cleaner Microcomputer Specialist Aircraft Mechanic Biomedical Equipment Repairer Institutional Housekeeper Maintenance Worker Carpet Installer Chemical Technician Carpenter Dry Wall Installer CAD Repairer Construction Laborer Floor Layer Electronics Technician Millwright Glazier Mechanical Engineering Technician Small Engine Repairer Insulation Worker Metallurgical Technician Alarm Service Technician Lather Nuclear Technician Equipment & Vehicle Cleaner Plasterer Printer Electrician Roofer Robotics Technician Upholsterer Sheet Metal Worker Surveyor Railway Equipment Repairer Structural Iron Worker Industrial Designer Utilities Lineperson Electromechanical Equipment Assembler Broadcast Technician Electronic Installers & Repairer Household Appliance Installer & Repairer Aircraft Pilot/Technician Drafter Precision Metal Worker Laser Technician Electronic Components Worker Furnace Operator Wholesale Sales Representative Grinding Machine Operator Office Machine Repairer Heat Treater Radio Operator Machine Tool Operator PROFESSIONAL MAJORS Telephone Installer & Repairer Machinist (COLLEGE or UNIVERSITY) Vending Machine Repairer Manufacturing Inspector Bowling Pin Machine Mechanic Metal Roller & Finisher Chemical Engineer Auto Mechanic Oil & Gas Drillling Production Worker Chemist Climate Control Mechanic Polisher & Buffer Electrical/Electronic Engineer Numerical Control Tool Operator Tool & Die Maker Industrial Engineer Auto Body Repairer Welder Manufacturing Engineer Auto Service Advisor Welding Machine Operator Marine Architect Manufacturing Painter Cabinet Worker Marine Engineer Truck & Bus Mechanic Furniture & Wood Finisher Mechanical Engineer Heavy Equipment Mechanic Patternmaker & Model Maker Mining Engineer Industrial Sewing Machine Operator Sawyer Plant Manager Mobile Home Installer & Repairer Woodworking Machine Operator Production Manager Electromechanical Equipment Assemble Quality Control Engineer Robotics Engineer Civil Engineer Automotive Engineer EMERGING OR FAST GROWING OCCUPATIONS Architect Satellite Technician Middleware Engineer Ceramic Engineer Computer Hardware Designer PC & Multi Media Specialist Database Administrator Computer Engineer Network Administrator or Specialist Design Engineer 6
Health Sciences Careers related to the promotion of health as well as the treatment of injuries, conditions and disease: o Dentistry o Medicine o Nursing o Therapy and/or Rehabilitation o Diet and Nutrition o Physical Fitness o Interested in health issues o Demonstrate ease when working with people o Interested in learning how the body works o Care about the well being of people and animals ON-THE-JOB TRAINING AND/OR SPECIALIZED TRAINING* Physical Therapy Aide Dental Assistant Dietetic Aide EEG/EKG Technician Nurse Aide/Orderly Occupational Therapy Aide Home Health Aide Medical Assistant Nursing Technician Optometric Assistant Hospice Worker/Assistant Laboratory Assistant Histologist Medical Records Technician Admitting Clerk Animal Caretaker PROFESSIONAL MAJORS (COLLEGE or UNIVERSITY) Physical Therapist Dentist Surgeon Hospital Administrator Medical Scientist Pharmacist Music Therapist Psychologist Psychiartrist Nuclear physicist Medical Records Administrator Pathologist Toxicologist Veterinarian Physician Occupational Therapist Art Therapist Speech/Language Pathologist/Audiologist Medical Physicist Nurse Practitioner Nuritionist Respiratory Therapist TECHNICAL MAJORS Physical Therapy Assistant Dental Hygienist Surgical Technician Dental Lab Technician Dialysis Technician Occupational Therapy Assistant Pharmacy Assistant Mortician Licensed Practical Nurse Computer Tomography Scan Technologist Optometric Technician Cardiac Catherization Special Records Technologist MRI Technologist Veterinary Technician Medical Records Technician Administrative clerk Emergency Medical Technician Respiratory Therapist and Technician Registered Nurse Ultrasound Technologist EMERGING OR FAST GROWING Geneticist (Animal or Human) Anesthesiologist Assistant Electroneurodiagostic Technologist Physician Assistant Medical Biotechnologist Clinical Laboratory and Radiological Technician Physical Therapist 7
Human Services Careers related to: o Child and Family Services o Civil Service o Education o Hospitality o Social Services o Law Enforcement and Legal Education o Religion and Related Careers o Enjoy interacting with people o Demonstrate good skill writing and speaking in front of my class in school or other groups o Interested in helping people to solve their problems o Like to help people learn new skills o Can do several things at the same time o Prefer working with people ON-THE-JOB TRAINING AND/OR SPECIALIZED TRAINING* Child Care Worker Author Commercial Artist Court Administrator Halfway House Manager Legal Assistant Library Technician & Assistant Private Investigator Refuse Collector Flight Attendant Religious Worker Sheriff & Bailiff Social Service Aide Exercise/Aerobic Instructor Chef/Cook Meat Cutter Waiter/Waitress Postal Clerk Service Station Attendant Geriatric Aide Store Detective TECHNICAL MAJORS Police Supervisor Athletic Trainer Psychiatric Aide & Technician Substance Abuse Counselor Compliance/Enforcement Inspector Corrections Officer Driving Instructor Interior Designer Interpreter & Translator Hazardous Waste Technician Recreation Leader Truck Driver Journalist Police Officer or Detective or Fire Fighter/Inspector Food Service worker PROFESSIONAL MAJORS (COLLEGE or UNIVERSITY) Administrative Law Judge Anthropologist Preschool Teacher College Administrator College Instructor Elementary School Teacher Elementary Counselor Historian Human Resource Manager & Specialist Judge Lawyer Librarian Market Research Analyst Placement Specialist Psychologist School Administrator School Counselor Social Worker Urban & Regional Planner Career-Technical Education Teacher Vocational Rehabilitation counselor Sports Professional Substance Abuse Counselor Clergy EMERGING OR FAST GROWING OCCUPATIONS Speech-Language Pathologist & Audiologist Teacher Residential Counselor Technology Education Teacher Paralegal Labor Relations manager 8