Career Pathways
Text Box: What are the 6 Career Paths? Arts &Communication Careers in this path are related to humanities and performing, visual, literary, and media arts. These include architecture; graphic, interior, and fashion design; writing; film; fine arts; journalism; languages; media; advertising; and public relations. Business & Management Careers in this path are related to the business environment. These include entrepreneurship (business ownership); marketing, sales, computer and information systems, finance, accounting, personnel, economics, and management. Engineering & Industrial Careers in this path are related to technologies necessary to design, develop, install, and maintain physical systems. These include engineering, manufacturing, construction, service, and related technologies. Health & Science Careers in this path are related to the promotion of health and treatment of diseases. These include research prevention, treatment, and related health technologies. Human Service & Public Administration Careers in this path are related to economic, political, and social systems. These include education, government, law, and law enforcement, religion, child-care, and social services. Natural Resources Careers in this path are related to agriculture, the environment, and natural resources. These include agricultural sciences, earth sciences, environmental sciences, fisheries, forestry, horticulture, and wildlife.

 

 

Text Box: Exploring Career Pathways How can Career Pathways help me? By exploring career majors and suggested pathways now, you can expand your choices for the future. The courses you select in high school can greatly assist your future career development. Career Pathways have been developed for you and your family to use to help make your career and college decisions easier. By exploring different career pathways, you will see how many of the things you study(math, science, social studies) in school are important in many careers. When you see a connection between what you are learning in school and the demands of the workplace and college admissions requirements, chances are school will mean more to you. Plus, you will be more motivated because you will be in charge of where you are going, and pursuing interests and activities that matter to you. Why are Career Pathways Important? Today’s job market demands a highly skilled work force. Many new jobs require at least one or more years of education beyond high school. So the courses you select in high school can prepare you for further education and employment. To be successful in today’s labor market, you need to be prepared with a school and employment record that shows high academic achievement, good attendance, and that you are driven by a purpose and have goals. Plan of Action Goals are essential to your academic and occupational career. Goals are your road map, giving a destination and a route. Complete a four-year system using Swartz Creek High School’s graduation course requirements and electives that support your career pathway. Picking a career pathway is not a permanent choice. It is only a starting point. It gives you a purpose for being in high school!