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Find out what you can do NOW to prepare for the hot jobs of tomorrow…

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THIS GUIDE WILL HELP YOU IDENTIFY YOUR INTERESTS, EXPLORE
RELATED TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND ACADEMIC COURSES,
AND PREPARE FOR CAREERS 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

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

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

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

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USE THESE RESOURCES TO RESEARCH MORE
ABOUT WHAT INTERESTS YOU AND LEARN ABOUT
RELATED CAREER AND EDUCATION PATHS.
Career Exploration
www.bls.gov/k12 Learn about careers based on what interests you.
www.cacareerzone.org Find assessments, career exploration and a monetary reality check.
www.californiacareers.info Link to several career web sites.
www.careerclues.org Find a direction, college, job or experience based on your interests.
www.careervoyages.gov In-depth information on all industries.
www.mappingyourfuture.org Explore careers and prepare for college.
www.statecenter.com/industrysectors Research California career pathways.
www.whodouwant2b.com Explore career and technical education pathways.
College
www.californiacolleges.edu Learn about higher education options in California.
www.knowhow2go.org Develop your plan to go to college.
www.missingmajor.com Explore college majors based on your interests and find out how to
overcome obstacles.
www.uncwil.edu/stuaff/career/majors Find out what careers you can pursue with different
college majors.
Occupational Outlook
www.bls.gov/oco 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.

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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: www.eduhsd.k12.ca.us/ROP.htm (Garden Valley,
Placerville & So. Lake Tahoe)
• Placer & Nevada Counties 49er ROP: www.49errop.com (Auburn)
• Sacramento County ROP: www.sacrop.org (Mather)
• Yolo County ROP: www.ycoe.org/depts/ssis/#YROP (Woodland)
• Tri-County ROP: http://rop.sutter.k12.ca.us (Yuba City)
• California Association of ROPs: www.carocp.org
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) 484-8011 www.arc.losrios.edu
Cosumnes River College—Sacramento (916) 691-7344 www.crc.losrios.edu
Folsom Lake College—Folsom (916) 608-6500 www.flc.losrios.edu
Lake Tahoe Community College—South Lake Tahoe (530) 541-4660 www.ltcc.edu
Sacramento City College—Sacramento (916) 558-2111 www.scc.losrios.edu
Sierra College—Rocklin, Roseville, Grass Valley & Truckee (916) 624-3333 www.sierracollege.edu
Woodland Community College—Woodland (530) 661-5700 www.yccd.edu/woodland
Yuba College—Marysville (530) 741-6700 www.yccd.edu
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.