FROM OUR SUPERINTENDENT
EXPECTATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL NORMS At the Career Discovery
Dear Students, Your experience at the FCS College & Career Discovery is an exciting day for you! As you begin planning for your high school courses and areas of interest, we encourage you to carefully explore the possibilities that await you. We have designed this event so that you may learn more about the many offerings available at each of our high schools around career pathways, their corresponding career tech student organizations (CTSO’s), speak with current teachers and students, talk with high school counselors, and also interact with several local colleges. You also should take time to visit the information area around internships and mentorships. Career and technical education in our system seeks to connect academic and technical skills to future educational and career opportunities. Options within each pathway offer curriculum and instruction linked to industry standards in labs featuring the latest technology and equipment replicating simulated work environments. Successful completion of a career pathway also allows you to earn industry credentials required in today’s job market. In summary, career pathways will allow you to: • • • • •
blend rigorous academic/technical preparation discover interests and passions utilize career development services experience all aspects of a business or industry plan for transitions into post-secondary opportunities
Many businesses and the local community have worked together to create this event for you to make solid decisions during future high school registration. By now, your school has prepared you for this day in regards to what to expect, professional etiquette, dressing for success, and feeling comfortable engaging with the business leaders and others represented. Our goal is for you to find a career field that brings you immense satisfaction, so make the most of this day! Thank you for your participation! Sincerely,
Explore business/industry opportunities in Forsyth County and high school career pathway choices across the district! Imagine yourself in a particular occupation and actively involved in a high school career pathway that aligns with that occupation! Make the most of your Career Discovery experience! • Visit the high school booths. • Review the pathway guides. • Meet the pathway teachers and see their labs. • Hear firsthand from students in each pathway. • Learn about CTSOs. • Check out the colleges. • Listen to the trade talks and career stories from business/industry leaders. • Gain career guidance from the keynote speakers. • Meet the counselors. • Go “live” and chat with teachers and counselors. • Meet a community hero. • Check out FCS College & Career Development at the district level to find valuable information. Review the activities in this Student Guide. You will complete activities on the “live” day while others will be completed at school.
After the Career Discovery Send thank-you notes to businesses. See sample in this book. Continue to review the valuable information on the website with your teachers and parents until mid-February. Don’t forget to complete the remaining activities in this book.
Dr. Jeff Bearden Superintendent
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DRESS FOR SUCCESS Do's: 1. Get a good nights sleep. 2. Take a shower. 3. Dress up and check your appearance in the mirror. Look like a business person. 4. Mute cell phones and all other digital devices. 5. Remember that first impressions matter. 6. Have a positive attitude. 7. Offer a firm handshake. 8. Make eye contact, smile and stand tall!
DIGITIAL FOOTPRINT Research revealed that 60% of employers will use your social media profiles to learn about you before ever meeting you. Cleaning up your social media profiles to make them more professional is an important but tedious task. Use the guide below to assist you with determining what posts to remove and how to represent yourself in a positive manner to future employers and colleges.
Consider Removing
Don'ts: 1. Chew gum. 2. Use a cell phone or other digital device during the event. 3. Wear sunglasses or headgear, such as a hat or bandana. 4. Mumble. Slouch. Twitch.
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Inappropriate posts (those tagged and tagged) inclusive of videos, photos, comments and meme’s
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Discriminatory comments related to or referencing gender, race, religion, etc.
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Mean, bullying, demeaning, rude cynical or hurtful posts
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Photos that visually show or depict criminal or illegal activities or substances
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Excessive amounts of selfies (especially those with offensive gestures)
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Posts related to dissatisfaction with previous employers
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Professional content showing integrity and responsibility
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Photos of you volunteering
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Posts showing your interests and versatility
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Participation in extra-curricular activities and organizations
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Update your social media names/handles to more professional screennames
5. Criticize your teachers, fellow students, or businesses at the event.
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CAREER CLUSTERS AND PATHWAYS Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Careers related to all aspects of agricultural products and resources, including plant and animal products and resources • Companion Animal Systems Pathway • Environmental Agriculture Systems Pathway • Landscape Management Systems Pathway • Veterinary Science Pathway Architecture and Construction Careers for those who design, plan, manage, build, and maintain structures • Carpentry Pathway • Drafting Design Pathway Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Professionals who design, produce, exhibit, perform, write, multimedia content, such as within and publish the arts, journalism, and entertainment • Animation and Digital Media Pathway • Audio/Video Technology and Film Pathway Business Management and Administration Careers for those who plan, organize, lead, and evaluate functions for running a business • Entrepreneurship Pathway • Human Resources Management Pathway Education Careers related to all aspects of education, training, and learningsupport services, such as administration and professional support services • Early Childhood Care and Education Pathway • Teaching as a Profession Pathway
CAREER CLUSTERS AND PATHWAYS Energy Careers with common knowledge and skills in the designing, planning, maintaining, generating, transmission, and distribution of traditional and alternative energy. • Energy Systems Pathway Finance Professionals who provide services for financial and investment planning, banking, insurance, and business financial management • Advanced Accounting Pathway • Business Accounting Pathway • Financial Services Pathway • Financial Technology Pathway Government and Public Administration Professionals who plan and execute government functions at the local, state, and federal levels, including national security, foreign service, planning, revenue and taxation, and regulations • JROTC Marines Pathway Health Science Careers for those who provide and manage therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health information, support services, and biotechnology research • Biotechnology Research and Development Pathway • Diagnostic Services - Phlebotomy Pathway • Health Information Technology Pathway • Therapeutic Services - Emergency Medical Responder Pathway • Therapeutic Services - Sports Medicine Pathway Hospitality and Tourism Professionals who assist people with their recreational and entertainment needs in the restaurant industry, food/beverage services, lodging, travel and tourism, and amusement and attractions industries • Culinary Arts Pathway • Hospitality, Recreational and Tourisim Pathway • Sports and Entertainment Marketing Pathway Human Services Careers related to families and human needs, such as counseling and mental health services, community services, personal care, and consumer services • Nutrition and Food Science Pathway • Personal Care Services - Cosmetology Pathway • Interior Design Pathway
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CAREER CLUSTERS AND PATHWAYS Information Technology (IT) Careers related to the design, development, support, and management of hardware, software, multimedia, and systems integration services • Computer Science Pathway • Cybersecurity Pathway • Game Design Pathway • Internet of Things Pathway • Programming Pathway • Web Development Pathway Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security Professionals who provide or manage legal services, public safety, protective services, and homeland security, including professional and technical support services • Firefighting Pathway • Law Enforcement Pathway • Legal Services/Applications of Law Pathway Manufacturing Professionals who process materials into products and related professional and technical support activities • Manufacturing Pathway • Mechatronics Pathway Marketing Careers related to marketing activities for an organization, such as brand management, professional sales, merchandising, marketing communications, and market research • Fashion Merchandising and Retail Managment Pathway • Marketing and Management Pathway • Marketing Communications and Promotions Pathway Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Professionals who manage and conduct scientific research and professional and technical services (e.g., physical science, social science, engineering), including laboratory and testing services and research and development services • Engineering and Technology Pathway Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Careers related to the movement of people, materials, and goods by road, pipeline, air, rail, and water, and related professional and technical support services • Aerospace - Aviation Maintenance Pathway • Aerospace - Flight Operations Pathway • Automotive Service Technology Pathway • Distribution and Logistics Pathway
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FASTEST GROWING OCCUPATIONS
NONTRADITIONAL OCCUPATIONS Nontraditional careers are those occupations or fields of work for which individuals from one gender comprise less than 25% of the individuals employed. Students are encouraged to enroll in courses that fit their career goals regardless of the gender make-up in the classroom. Here are some examples of nontraditional careers.
GROWTH RATE
2017 MEDIAN ANNUAL PAY
Solar Photovoltaic Installers
105%
$39,490
High school diploma or equivalent
• Cosmetology for males
Wind Turbine Service Technicians
96%
$53,880
Postsecondary non-degree award
• Automotive for females
Home Health Aides
47%
$23,210
High school diploma or equivalent
Personal Care Aides
39%
$23,100
High school diploma or equivalent
Physician Assistants
37%
$104,860
Master's degree
Nurse Practitioners
36%
$103,880
Master's degree
Statisticians
34%
$84,060
Master's degree
Physical Therapist Assistants
31%
$57,430
Associate’s degree from an accredited program
Software Developers, Applications
31%
$101,790
Bachelor's degree
Mathematicians
30%
$103,010
Master's degree
Dear _________________,
Physical Therapist Aides
29%
$25,730
Associate’s degree from an accredited program
Thank you for your time and sharing
Bicycle Repairers
29%
$28,390
High school diploma or equivalent
your knowledge about ________________
Medical Assistants
29%
$32,480
Postsecondary non-degree award
Genetic Counselors
29%
$77,480
Master's degree
Occupational Therapy Assistants
29%
$59,310
Associate’s degree from an accredited program
Information Security Analysts
28%
$95,510
Bachelor's degree
Physical Therapists
28%
$86,850
Doctoral or professional degree
to help me choose my high school
Operations Research Analysts
27%
$81,390
Bachelor's degree
career pathway.
Forest Fire Inspectors and
27%
$37,380
High school diploma or equivalent
POSITION
TYPICAL EDUCATION
• Nursing for males
at the FCS College & Career Discovery. I learned about________________________
Prevention Specialists
Source: Occupational Outlook Handbook, Bureau of Labor Statistics, https://www.bls.gov/ooh/fastest-growing.htm, accessed June 21, 2018
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• Drafting for females
and why employability skills are important for my future career. I enjoyed meeting you and the members of your company. I will use the information
Sincerely, Your Name
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CROSSWORD PUZZLE Read the clue at the bottom to figure out the career that matches each description, and fill in the answers on the puzzle!
BIO-POEM - Connecting the Dots Write your first name
Who is interested in Write in your pathway
Who wants to join Write in your CTSOs choices
Whose favorite occupation is Write your favorite occupation
Who can Write something important you will do in this occupation
Who earns Write the median salary for this occupation
Who knows Write knowledge necessary for this occupation
Who values Write the work value(s) related to the occupation
Write your last name
ACROSS 5 Designs buildings 7 Fixes cars 9 Enforces the laws, keeps us safe 12 Helps you buy a house 13 Puts out fires 14 Cooks meals at a restaurant 15 Keeps your money safe
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DOWN 1 Cleans your teeth 2 Cuts your hair 3 Can fly a plane 4 Doctor that helps animals 6 You talk to them about your problems 8 Writes newspaper articles 10 Helps you feel better when you’re sick 11 Grows fruits and vegetables.
Example Ronnie Whose interested in Sports Medicine Who wants to join CTI, HOSA Whose favorite occupation is Physical Therapist Who can alleviate pain Who earns $23 per hour Who knows strength, motor development and function Who values the workplace Lewis
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CAREER WORD SEARCH
CAREER WORD SEARCH
Find the careers in the puzzle below. Look at the first two lines of the puzzle and read the letters that are not used. Place those letters in the blanks below to find a hidden message. Then go on to the next page.
Place the occupations from the Career Word Search in the correct career cluster. Use the first letter of the occupation for clues. Health Science
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Human Service
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Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
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STEM
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Architecture and Construction
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Business, Management & Administrative Government & Public Administration
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Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics
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Agriculture and Natural Resources
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ACCOUNTANT ACTUARY ANNOUNCER ARCHITECT AUDIOLOGIST CARPENTER CHEF
DIETITIAN
JEWELER
PHOTOGRAPHER
EDITOR
LANDSCAPER
PILOT
ELECTRICIAN
LAWYER
PLUMBER
FARMER
LEGISLATOR
PROGRAMMER
FORESTER
LIBRARIAN
REPORTER
GEOGRAPHER
PARALEGAL
ROOFER
SOCIOLOGIST SURVEYOR TEACHER TELEMARKETER VETERINARIAN WELDER WRITER
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Marketing Sales and Service
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Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
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Manufacturing Hospitality and Tourism
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Information Technology
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Finance
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Education and Training
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WHAT TRADE TALKS DID YOU EXPLORE?
WHAT KEYNOTES DID YOU ATTEND?
COMPANY NAME
NAME
A career in this field could be
What was your takeaway?
What education or skills does this career require? NAME
What daily tasks do you perform at your job?
What are some of the entry-level jobs in this field?
What was your takeaway?
WHAT PATHWAYS and CTSOs DID YOU VISIT? PATHWAY
COMPANY NAME First Level Course A career in this field could be Possible Careers in this Pathway What education or skills does this career require?
CTSO What daily tasks do you perform at your job? Pathways that is applicable
What are some of the entry-level jobs in this field?
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FUN things this CTSO does
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FCS COLLEGE AND CAREER DISCOVERY Check Out
DECA OR
FBLA
Meet the Teachers
Healthcare OR
Biotechnology
BINGO
Go Live and Chat with a Counselor
Meet the Teachers
Meet the Teachers
Check Out Skills USA, FCCLA
in the CTSO Booth
Meet the Teachers
Engineering/ Manufacturing/ Mechatronics OR
Visit the Career Launch Booth
Energy
Business Finance
Culinary Arts
Learn about 3DE Academy
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Food and Nutrition
STEM Academy
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Information Technology
FFA in the CTSO Booth
Meet the Teachers
Automotive Technology OR
Cosmetology
Meet the Teachers
Listen to a
Keynote Speaker
Agriculture, Vet Science OR
Landscape Management Meet the Teachers
Check Out
AV and Film, Digital Media
TSA
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Robotics
Graphic Design
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Hospitality
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Check Out
JROTC
Check Out
Teaching as a Profession
in the CTSO Booth
Meet the Teachers
Visit a College Booth
HOSA
Meet a
Go Live and Chat with a Teacher
in the Career Tree Booth
Visit
Meet the Teachers
in the CTSO Booth
Meet the Teachers
Marketing
EXPLORE A TRADE TALK
Meet the Teachers
FCS College Criminal Justice & Career OR Development Law/ Booth and Look Cybersecurity at Career Trees
Community Hero
Flight Operations OR
Firefighting
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THANK YOU
TO ALL OUR SPONSORS
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